Oct 29, 202656 minS1
Dr. Tim Reichert, founder and co-CEO of STAPLE Investments and PhD economist, joins the podcast to discuss his essay on "Christian Ownership Maximalism." We dive deep into why owning the means of production is essential...
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The TAC Podcast
Hosted by Thomas Aquinas College · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the official podcast of Thomas Aquinas College.Each week, senior members of the teaching faculty open a window into the intellectual life of the College through conversations rooted in the Great Books and the pursuit of first principles. Together, they explore the foundational questions that have shaped Western civilization.Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the podcast invites listeners into the same kind of thoughtful, rigorous dialogue that defines the classroom experience. From ancient mathematics and astronomy to philosophy, theology, and modern science, each episode seeks to understand the truth of things by returning to first principles.Occasionally featuring guest scholars and educators, the show offers rich discussions on the Great Books, liberal education, and the enduring relevance of classical learning.New episodes air weekly.Subscribe and join the conversation.
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What is The TAC Podcast about?
Welcome to the official podcast of Thomas Aquinas College. Each week, senior members of the teaching faculty open a window into the intellectual life of the College through conversations rooted in the Great Books and the pursuit of first principles. Together, they explore the foundational questions that have shaped Western civilization.
Who hosts The TAC Podcast?
The TAC Podcast is hosted by Thomas Aquinas College. The show has published 37 episodes to date.
What has The TAC Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Christian Ownership Maximalism - Dr. Tim Reichert | Ep. 37 The TAC Podcast" (29 October 2026, 56 minutes), "The Most Depressing Book of the Bible (It's Not Job) | Ep. 36 The TAC Podcast" (22 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Don Quixote: The Danger of Living for Other People's Eyes | Ep. 35 The TAC Podcast" (15 October 2026, 59 minutes).
How often does The TAC Podcast publish?
The TAC Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 37 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The TAC Podcast?
Booking probability for The TAC Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The TAC Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The TAC Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The TAC Podcast?
The strongest fits for The TAC Podcast are Universities & Colleges. The TAC Podcast has an education audience.
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Thomas Aquinas College hosts The TAC Podcast, an education podcast with 37 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 22, 202647 minS1
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we turn our attention to Sacred Scripture for the first time, beginning with one of the most enigmatic and brooding books of the Bible: Ecclesiastes. Often attributed to King Solomon...
- Oct 15, 202659 minS1
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we explore Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece, Don Quixote. Why does a 17th-century novel feel startlingly modern — even postmodern — in its treatment of identity, self-consciousness...
- Sep 24, 202645 minS32
How do we endure profound suffering, grief, and sudden loss when our world falls apart? In this episode of "The TAC Podcast," we examine Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius and his masterpiece, "The Consolation of...
- Sep 17, 202635 minS1
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we are joined by Thomas Aquinas College alumnus Father Andrew De Silva—pastor at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in New Jersey and Captain in the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps. Father Andrew...
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- Sep 10, 202648 minS1
What can Aristotle teach us about the study of the natural world more than 2,000 years after he wrote the Physics? Unlike modern physics, Aristotle's study of nature begins not with equations, specialized experiments...
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Why You Feel Alone | Ep. 29 The TAC Podcast
Sep 3, 202648 minS1In this episode of "The TAC Podcast," we explore the "loneliness pandemic," and the fundamental human need for connection, through the lens of Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics." Join us as we discuss the different levels...
- Aug 27, 202654 min
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we explore the groundbreaking social encyclical from Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas, which addresses the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence. Drawing parallels to the Industrial...
- Aug 20, 202644 minS1
In this episode of "The TAC Podcast," we explore Pope Leo XIII's landmark 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum (On Capital and Labor). This foundational document of modern Catholic social teaching addressed the dire condition...
- Aug 13, 202643 minS1
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, host John Goyette sits down with Mike Ortner, tech entrepreneur, founder of Capterra, and author of The Catholic School Playbook. Together, they explore the essential foundations of...
- Aug 6, 202649 minS1
What does it really mean to have faith? In this episode of The TAC Podcast: Great Books and First Principles, John Finley and Chris Decaen explore Søren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling and one of the most unsettling...
- Jul 23, 20261h 5mS1
What separates a masterpiece from mere entertainment? In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we move beyond film criticism to explore the "first principles" of cinema. Drawing on the insights of Aristotle, Aquinas, and...
- Jul 16, 20261h 1mS1
What does it mean to teach? Can knowledge truly be transferred from one person to another, or must every student ultimately learn for himself? In this episode of The TAC Podcast, John Finley and Chris Decaen explore St...
- Jul 9, 20261h 5mS1
Shakespeare's sonnets have captivated readers for more than 400 years. But what makes them some of the greatest poems ever written? In this episode of The TAC Podcast, John Finley and Chris Decaen take a close look at...
- Jul 2, 202648 minS1
Abraham Lincoln is remembered for some of the greatest speeches in American history. But what made them so powerful? In this episode of Th e TAC Podcast, John Finley and Chris Decaen explore Lincoln's greatest public...
- Jun 25, 202657 min
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe America could not endure half slave and half free? Why did Stephen Douglas insist that the nation should stop debating the morality of slavery altogether? In this episode, TAC tutors John...
- Jun 18, 20261h 19mS1
For centuries, some of the greatest writers in the Western tradition have wrestled with a troubling question: What does evil actually look like? In this episode, join TAC tutors John Finley and Chris Decaen as they...
- Jun 11, 20261h 11mS1
Is a liberal arts education a "luxury item" for the elite, or a necessary foundation for the human soul? In this episode of The TAC Podcast, host John Finley is joined by alumnus and tech veteran Nathan Haggard to...
- Jun 4, 202644 minS1
"Who can say what truth is?" In a world of competing ideologies and "brain hacks," is it possible to find solid ground on the most important questions of human existence? In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we dive into...
- May 28, 202657 minS1
In this episode of The TAC Podcast, we explore one of the most influential and challenging works of modern literature: T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land." Written in the aftermath of the First World War, the poem presents a...
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