Episodes

  • Proverbial #103: Grace Kelly

    Proverbial #103: Grace Kelly
    Jul 28 2022
    People often say that Jackson Pollock's work is "actually quite good." No one ever says this about Rembrandt, though. No "actually" is necessary. Wonder why? Joshua Gibbs looks into it.

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    23 mins
  • Proverbial #102: My Sparkling Personality

    Proverbial #102: My Sparkling Personality
    Jul 20 2022

    Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains.



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    20 mins
  • Proverbial #100: Gravity Always Wins

    Proverbial #100: Gravity Always Wins
    Jun 16 2022

    The 100th episode of Proverbial is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal.



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    23 mins
  • Proverbial #99: Problems

    Proverbial #99: Problems
    May 31 2022

    Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates.



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    23 mins
  • Proverbial #98: Giving the Devil His Due

    Proverbial #98: Giving the Devil His Due
    May 19 2022

    You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains.



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    21 mins
  • Proverbial #97: Self Help

    Proverbial #97: Self Help
    May 12 2022

    Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores.



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    26 mins
  • Proverbial #96: Sick Fascination

    Proverbial #96: Sick Fascination
    Apr 27 2022
    "Don't shoot the messenger" seems like obvious advice, so why are we even tempted to shoot poor, helpless messengers? We have our reasons, though. Joshua Gibbs explores.

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    25 mins
  • Proverbial #94: The Hours

    Proverbial #94: The Hours
    Apr 8 2022

    "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb.



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    22 mins