Explore the meaning of the proverb “Every dog has its day.” Learn when to use it for encouragement and when a different approach might be better.
Early to Bed, Early to Rise: Does the Proverb Still Hold True?
Is “early to bed, early to rise” the key to success? We look at this old saying, what it means, and when it might (or might not) be good advice.
Don’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater: Meaning & Wise Applications
Understand the proverb “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” – explore its meaning, when to use it wisely, and when it might mislead.
Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: The Art of Diversification
Understand the timeless wisdom of “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Learn when to diversify and the rare times when focusing all your resources makes sense.
The Golden Rule: Understanding “Do Unto Others…”
Explore the power of the Golden Rule – “Do unto others…” – with examples of its wise application and potential limitations.
Discretion is the Better Part of Valor: Meaning & When to Apply It
Understand the meaning of “discretion is the better part of valor.” Learn when to use this proverb wisely and when a bolder approach is needed.
Cut Your Coat According to Your Cloth: A Guide to Smart Spending
Learn the meaning of “Cut your coat according to your cloth” and discover when to apply this proverb for wiser financial decisions.
The Meaning of “Curiosity Killed the Cat”
Is “curiosity killed the cat” a dangerous warning or a call for exploration? Learn the proverb’s meaning, uses, and when you should embrace your curiosity instead.
Charity Begins at Home: Understanding the Proverb
Explore the proverb “Charity begins at home.” Learn its meaning, appropriate uses, and when it might be misapplied.
Is “Blood Thicker Than Water”? Understanding a Complex Proverb
Is family always first? Explore the meaning of “blood is thicker than water,” when its use is appropriate, and when it might be challenged.
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A History of Sex as a Business 05 | The Colonial Export: Race, Empire, and the Global Trade
European colonialism didn’t just extract gold, spices, and land from colonized peoples — it also created and exploited systems of sexual commerce that were explicitly organized around race. This episode examines how empire built racialized sex economies across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
A History of Sex as a Business 04 | Courtesans, Kings, and the Politics of Pleasure
In Renaissance Europe and the Ottoman Empire, certain women leveraged beauty, intelligence, and proximity to power into remarkable — if precarious — social positions. This episode explores the cortigiana onesta, the imperial harem, and the Japanese geisha as case studies in how women navigated systems that simultaneously celebrated and constrained them.
A History of Sex as a Business 03 | The Middle Ages: God, Sin, and Regulation
The medieval Church condemned commercial sex as mortal sin — and then many of the same institutions that preached that message either tolerated or directly profited from licensed brothels. This episode explores the extraordinary contradiction at the heart of medieval sexuality and the economic logic that drove it.
A History of Sex as a Business 02 | Greece, Rome, and the Architecture of Desire
From the intellectual companionship of Athenian hetaerae to the licensed brothels of imperial Rome, this episode examines how two of history’s most influential civilizations built elaborate social and legal structures around the commodification of sex — and who paid the price.
My Life Is Full, Just Not by Your Standards: In Defense of the Quiet, Curious Life
Some people look at a life spent learning, writing, and thinking and see something to pity. Here’s a warm, honest defense of the quiet, curious life — and a look at why the pity says more about the person giving it than the one receiving it.
Contemporary: The Gift and the Responsibility of Right Now
Contemporary means sharing the same time. But it carries something more interesting than a date stamp. In this episode, we explore what it means to be a person of your moment — and what you owe to the time you’re living in.