PRIMER Podcast

Primer is a podcast that gets you quickly going on a variety of topics (books, people, events, issues, etc.). Once primed, you are ready to go deeper. The podcast was started by Joe McCormack, author of “BRIEF” and “NOISE.” www.personalprimer.com

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Episode 15: Socratic Scribbling

Posted May 3, 2021 • 00:16:48

In this episode, we go back 2,500 years to address a modern writing dilemma called “Blank Page Syndrome.” As a retired advertising man, Malachy...

Episode 14: Psych

Posted March 29, 2021 • 00:13:34

In this episode, I talk about the detective comedy-drama television series that never disappoints.

Psych follows the adventures of a detective...

Episode 13 - Interview with Professor Susan Hanssen on the Battle of Lepanto

Posted March 17, 2021 • 00:41:00

In this Primer Plus episode, Melissa Rihl interviews Professor Susan Hanssen on the Battle of Lepanto, which occurred on October 7, 1571. Professor...

Episode 12: The Battle of Lepanto

Posted March 15, 2021 • 00:15:29

In this episode, I revisit an epic naval battle that determined the fate of Christian Europe in 1571. This event represents a turning point between...

Episode 11: Are the Great Books really all that Great? Interview with Scott Hambrick, founder of Online Great Books

Posted March 3, 2021 • 00:52:04

Charley talks to Scott Hambrick the founder of OnlineGreatBooks.com...