Best Erika Kyba Podcasts (2025)

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An Inner Happiness is Absolutely of my World: A Door to the Soul 4:33

4d ago4:33

4:33

Today, Erika Kyba reads Salvador Espriu's "An Inner Happiness is Absolutely of my World," a self-reflective meditation on poetry as a door to the soul of the poet.By Erika Kyba

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Holy Sonnet XII: A Greater Wonder 4:36

11d ago4:36

4:36

Today, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet XII, which offers a frame for looking at nature with new eyes.By Erika Kyba

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Ode to the West Wind: Beyond the Grave 4:24

18d ago4:24

4:24

Today, Erika Kyba reads the conclusion of Percy Shelley's Ode to the West Wind. We see the poet recognize his mortality and surrender himself and his work to the autumnal spirit. However, he hopes that the wind's destruction will ultimately bring renewal.By Erika Kyba

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Ode to the West Wind: Destruction and Renewal 4:20

25d ago4:20

4:20

Today, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from Percy Shelley's Ode to the West Wind, which celebrates the destructive spirit of the West Wind as a harbinger of renewal.By Erika Kyba

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Holy Sonnet IX: A Heavenly, Lethean Flood 4:34

1M ago4:34

4:34

Today, Erika Kyba reads John Donne's Holy Sonnet IX, in which the poet wrestles with the themes of sin, guilt, and forgiveness.By Erika Kyba

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Love (III): When Love Bids You Welcome 4:33

1M ago4:33

4:33

Today, Erika Kyba reads Love (III), the conclusion of George Herbert's Love series. This poem portrays the beautiful way in which Love crosses over the boundaries of guilt and sin to reach the human soul.By Erika Kyba

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The Sacrifice: "Was Ever Grief Like Mine?" 4:32

2M ago4:32

4:32

Today, Erika Kyba reads an excerpt from George Herbert's The Sacrifice, a beautiful meditation on the Passion.By Erika Kyba

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Love (II): Such True Desires 4:34

2M ago4:34

4:34

Today, Erika Kyba reads George Herbert's Love (II), in which the poet turns to correct the problems of disordered love that he raised in Love (I).By Erika Kyba

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Love (I): Thou Standing By 4:33

2M ago4:33

4:33

Today, Erika Kyba reads George Herbert's Love (I). Join her to unpack his beautiful ode to a forgotten Creator.By Erika Kyba

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Little Brother: The Wrath to Come 4:32

2M ago4:32

4:32

Today, Erika Kyba reads Robert W. Service's darkly enthralling "Little Brother." Together, we explore the truth of the poet's bleak vision, as well as looking for avenues of hope.By Erika Kyba

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The Hollow Men: This is the Dead Land 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

Today, Erika Kyba reads the conclusion of T. S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men." Eliot continues to paint a picture of the dark, deathly kingdom that the hollow men find themselves in, entrenched in the shadow of World War I.By Erika Kyba

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Beggar to Beggar Cried: Driven by the Itch 4:26

3M ago4:26

4:26

Today, we explore "Beggar to Beggar Cried," by the Irish poet, William Butler Yeats. This is a poem about the desire for peace and security, juxtaposed with a restlessness of spirit.By Erika Kyba

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The Hollow Men: When Life and Death Mean Nothing 4:22

3M ago4:22

4:22

Today, I am joined by Alexandra Comus to read an excerpt from "The Hollow Men," by T. S. Eliot. This is a poem that warns about the consequences of living without meaning, as the shadow of death continually hangs over the world.By Erika Kyba

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The Nativity Ode: When Wisest Fate Says No 4:34

3M ago4:34

4:34

Today, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, we see that the joy of the Nativity sparks a longing and a hope for an Edenic golden age. However, the poet reminds us that all things must be harrowed before they can be remade.By Erika Kyba

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The Nativity Ode: Such Music Sweet 4:35

4M ago4:35

4:35

Today, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, we witness Creation move from hushed awe to jubilant songs of praise.By Erika Kyba

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Episode Two: A Mortal's Heart 36:38

4M ago36:38

36:38

In the conclusion to Delirium, Ariadne tells Dionysus of her fall from grace, reliving her most painful memories of the Minotaur and Theseus. Dionysus proves to love her despite her mistakes, but how can she bring herself to trust in the promises of a lover once again? With Katrin Surkan as Ariadne, Noah Abrudeanu as Dionysus, Erika Kyba as Narrato…

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Episode One: Tales of Love and Madness 40:23

4M ago40:23

40:23

On the desert island of Naxos, Ariadne and Dionysus exchange the stories of their lives. Ariadne reveals the tragic fall of the Minotaur and the tyranny of her father, while Dionysus tells her of his tenuous connection to the gods and his quest to understand love as mortals do. Ariadne finds herself falling in love with her wayfaring god quite agai…

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The Nativity Ode: With Wonder Whist 4:01

4M ago4:01

4:01

Today, we continue exploring Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity." In this excerpt, Milton meditates on the cosmic awe that the Christ child's surpassing power inspires.By Erika Kyba

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The Nativity Ode: When Light Comes to Darkness 4:35

4M ago4:35

4:35

Today, we explore Milton's "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," which ponders the cosmic effects of Christ's coming into the world.By Erika Kyba

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The Windhover: A Christological Kestrel 4:25

4M ago4:25

4:25

Today, we explore Hopkins's "The Windhover," a meditation on the flight of a kestrel. Hopkins opens our eyes to the wonder of a natural world that is richly layered with meaning.By Erika Kyba

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The World is Too Much With Us: Bethink Your Creed 4:36

5M ago4:36

4:36

"Creed" is a concept that's often neglected in our day and age, as many nonreligious thinkers consider the idea of creed archaic or limiting. However, everyone has one; your creed is the set of principles that governs your life, whether you recognize it or not. Wordsworth's "The World is Too Much With Us" indicts his generation's creed of materiali…

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Guigemar: The Confession 4:34

6M ago4:34

4:34

This final installment of Guigemar that we will read portrays Guigemar and his lady as they finally come to terms with their love for one another, and as Guigemar is sped on to declare his love for her.By Erika Kyba

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The Healing Hour: Do Not Bother Children When They are Skateboarding 22:02

6M ago22:02

22:02

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Eleven of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Do Not Bother Children When They are Skateboarding. They discuss the importance of confronting danger in a controlled capacity, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, and allowing children to take risks.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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Guigemar: Cupid's Ambush 4:14

6M ago4:14

4:14

In this installment of Guigemar, the incandescent, fierce flame of desire begins to consume Guigemar and his lady.By Erika Kyba

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The Healing Hour: Assume That the Person You are Listening to Might Know Something You Don't 21:32

7M ago21:32

21:32

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Nine of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Assume That the Person You are Listening to Might Know Something You Don't. They discuss the importance of truly listening before giving someone advice, and how Jordan Peterson proposes that we listen to people when we disagree with them.…

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Guigemar: The Hospitality 4:32

7M ago4:32

4:32

This installment of Guigemar portrays the lady's reply to the wounded knight and illuminates aspects of her character, such as her hospitality and virtue. However, the lady is not without her discontents, as she reveals to Guigemar.By Erika Kyba

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The Healing Hour: Be Precise in Your Speech 22:02

7M ago22:02

22:02

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Ten of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Be Precise in Your Speech. They discuss the importance of precisely identifying problems that arise in relationships, in our lives, and in society.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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Guigemar: The Encounter 4:33

7M ago4:33

4:33

This installment of Guigemar portrays the first encounter between Guigemar and the imprisoned young lady. The poet brings some interesting elements to the forefront in their encounter, including the focus on his heartbeat and his dependence on the lady's hospitality.By Erika Kyba

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Guigemar: The Caged Lady 4:46

7M ago4:46

4:46

This installment of Guigemar introduces some important new characters into the story. Most important of these is a young lady, imprisoned by her jealous and much older husband. A portrait of Venus hanging in the young lady's chamber contains some clues as to what the poet intends to do with her character.…

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The Healing Hour: Tell The Truth, or at Least Don't Lie 21:48

7M ago21:48

21:48

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Eight of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Tell The Truth, or at Least Don't Lie. They discuss lies in all their forms- little white lies, toxic "life-lies", and broader societal lies- as well as how it harms us to participate in them.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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Guigemar: The Voyage 4:36

8M ago4:36

4:36

This installment of Guigemar takes our protagonist to a magical ship that sets sail without any prompting of his. Guigemar falls fast asleep in a room that bears strong associations to King Solomon and is likely meant to evoke the Song of Songs. This may or may not foreshadow what Guigemar will find upon waking up.…

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The Healing Hour: Pursue What is Meaningful, Not What is Expedient 20:31

8M ago20:31

20:31

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Seven of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Pursue What is Meaningful, Not What is Expedient. They discuss what Dr. Peterson means by expedience, practical ways to choose the meaningful path over the expedient one, and the broader implications of the ideas within the chapter.…

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Guigemar: The Curse 4:37

8M ago4:37

4:37

This installment of Guigemar portrays our protagonist's fateful hunt of a white hind with a stag's antlers. Considering the supernatural legends associated with the white stag, you might think that Guigemar would take heed of the creature. The question is...will he?By Erika Kyba

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The Healing Hour: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World 20:36

8M ago20:36

20:36

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Six of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Set Your House in Perfect Order Before You Criticize the World. They discuss the perils of nihilism, the triumph of choosing healing over harming others, and practical ways to set our own houses in order.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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Guigemar: The Hunt 4:31

8M ago4:31

4:31

Today, we read an opening excerpt from Marie de France's Guigemar, a medieval tale of curses, courtly intrigue, and forbidden love. We examine the poet's characterization of the knight, Guigemar, and how his lack of tenderness foreshadows the dramatic events to follow.By Erika Kyba

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The Healing Hour: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them 23:01

8M ago23:01

23:01

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Five of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Do Not Let Your Children Do Anything That Makes You Dislike Them. They discuss how Dr. Peterson's ideas counter the modern trend of gentle parenting, weigh the merits of his advice, and talk about how to apply his ideas about child discipline to self discipline.…

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The Healing Hour: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today 21:20

8M ago21:20

21:20

Today, Adriana and Erika discuss Rule Four of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Compare Yourself to Who You Were Yesterday, Not to Who Someone Else is Today. They discuss how to evaluate the spheres of your life that you want to prioritize over others, and why it's generally a bad idea to constantly judge yourself by the achievements of othe…

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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: Do I Dare to Eat a Peach? 4:31

8M ago4:31

4:31

Today, we finish out "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," watching the final analysis of our narrator's life play out. The narrator asks himself a seemingly bizarre yet poignant question: Do I dare to eat a peach? The way we choose to answer that question for ourselves might be more impactful than you would think at first glance.…

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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: The Perils of Communication 4:30

9M ago4:30

4:30

This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" shows our narrator justifying his decision not to pursue his beloved by pointing out the perils of relationships and frustrated communication. Instead of confronting the problem, Prufrock chooses cynicism and avoidance...perhaps a choice we have all made at one point or another.…

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Make Friends with People Who Want the Best for You 21:52

9M ago21:52

21:52

Join us as we discuss Dr. Jordan Peterson's 3rd rule for life and surrounding yourself with supportive influences.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: When Death Itself Mocks Us 4:26

9M ago4:26

4:26

This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" begins to unravel the dark consequences of our narrator's failure to courageously pursue that which he loves most.By Erika Kyba

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The Healing Hour: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping 24:34

9M ago24:34

24:34

Adriana and Erika are joined by the lovely Annika Monson to discuss Rule Two of Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life: Treat Yourself Like Someone You Are Responsible for Helping. They discuss the importance of balancing chaos and order in life, as well as some practical ways to think about approaching that.…

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The Healing Hour: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back 19:34

9M ago19:34

19:34

Adriana and Erika kick off the semester with a brand-new series: reading Jordan Peterson's Twelve Rules for Life and thinking about practical ways to apply his wisdom. Today, they tackle Rule One: Stand up Straight With Your Shoulders Back. They discuss the importance of posture, feedback loops, and the stories we tell ourselves.…

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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: How Should I Presume? 4:32

9M ago4:32

4:32

This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" reintroduces our narrator's fruitless longing for romance, as he is paralyzed by beauty rather than inspired by it.By Erika Kyba

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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock: To Dare or Not to Dare? 4:49

9M ago4:49

4:49

This installment of T. S. Eliot's "Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" takes our narrator right up to the entrance of a social engagement, where he wavers between entering and running away. Faced with an anxiety common to the human experience, Prufrock must decide whether or not he will expose himself to the possible judgement of others.…

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The Healing Hour: Come and Get Your Protein, Part Two 20:23

1y ago20:23

20:23

The protein party isn't over: Adriana and Erika discuss more health benefits of a high protein diet and some easy ways to incorporate it into your diet.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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The Healing Hour: Come and Get Your Protein 19:48

1y ago19:48

19:48

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika discuss the many health benefits of protein.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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The Healing Hour: Adventure in the Everyday 21:19

1y ago21:19

21:19

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika reflect on how we can find adventure in every day of our lives.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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The Healing Hour: To Supplement, or not to Supplement? 20:42

1y ago20:42

20:42

In this episode of The Healing Hour, Adriana and Erika answer your questions about multivitamins.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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The Healing Hour: Mind, Body, and Soil 21:17

1y ago21:17

21:17

Adriana and Erika discover the concept of regenerative and organic farming, talk about pesticides, and ponder the nature of the tomato.By Erika Kyba & Adriana Azarian

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