The Troubadour Podcast
1) Why Brutus Killed Caesar: Shakespeare’s Leadership & Betrayal Lessons
Send us a text Unlock timeless leadership and betrayal lessons from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar as we explore the question: Why did Brutus kill Caesar? In this lecture, we dive into Brutus’s famous “s...Show More
2) Why Atheism Failed (and How Ayn Rand Can Save It)
Send us a text Proudly presented at the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) Austin Chapter—learn more and get involved here: FFRF Austin Chapter: [https://austinffrf.org/] Main FFRF Site: [https:/...Show More
3) From Mahabharata to Workplace Justice
Send us a text What happens when an epic Hindu poem collides with modern workplace bias? Artistic-director Sharanya Rao joins Kirk to trace three big chapters of her journey: consulting on Mahabharat...Show More
4) Ahab's Tears - Moby Dick Character Analysis & Dramatic Reading
Send us a text In this video I give a brief analysis of Ahab's character and a reading of one of his speeches in chapter 132, The Symphony.
5) Epic Mahabharata Tales: Uncovering Female Agency, Divine Curses & Royal Intrigue
Send us a text Join me for an in-depth conversation with actress and poet Divya Goruganthu as we unravel the rich layers of the Mahabharata Tales! In this episode, we dive into one of India's most end...Show More
6) Experience The Iliad: Live Performance of Epic Passages
Send us a text Join me for a dynamic live reading of The Iliad, bringing the epic drama, passion, and power of Achilles to life. Experience firsthand how Homer's timeless verses still resonate today, ...Show More
7) Can Genetics Predict Our Future? Razib Khan on Natalism, Free Will, and Human History
Send us a text In this episode of Troubadour, Kirk Barbera sits down with geneticist Razib Khan to explore a provocative question: Does our DNA determine our beliefs and behaviors? Razib, known for hi...Show More
8) From Babbling to Beethoven: The Evolution of Music, Language, and Consciousness
Send us a text Join Kirk and Dr. Aleksey Nikolsky on a fascinating journey through human expression in this episode where we explore how our earliest babbling blossoms into the complex symphonies of B...Show More
9) Transforming Life Through Imagination: The Secret of Blake’s “The Crystal Cabinet”
Send us a text Unlock the secret of transformation through imagination with William Blake’s “The Crystal Cabinet.” In this video, I explore how Blake’s vivid metaphors—the crystal cabinet, the golden ...Show More
10) The Iliad - A new Translation for Young Adults (chapter one)
Send us a text This a sample of a new translation of the Iliad for young adults that I have completed. I have crafted this from the original greek into Modern English Verse. That is, verse that is rea...Show More