The Life of Henry V by William Shakespeare w/Jesan Sorrells and Zac Stucki
The Life of Henry V by William Shakespeare w/Jesan Sorrells and Zac Stucki — Delving into William Shakespeare’s The Life of Henry V, Jesan Sorrells and Zac Stucki analyze the cultural foundation of leadership, the decline of cultural confidence in Western societies, and the complex responsibilities leaders face when making consequential decisions. They connect Shakespeare’s lessons on accountability and mentorship to today’s leadership crises—highlighting generational gaps, the impact of…
The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare w/John Hill and Jesan Sorrells
The Tragedy of Coriolanus by William Shakespeare w/John Hill and Jesan Sorrells — Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. — Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! — Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast:…
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare w/Katie Mestres & Jesan Sorrells
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare w/Katie Mestres & Jesan Sorrells — Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. — Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! — Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast:…
The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers - What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon
The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers - What Lies at the Bottom of Our Constitutional Order w/Dorollo Nixon — Jesan Sorrells and Dorollo Nixon, Jr. examine the foundational debates framing citizenship, rights, and law in the United States through readings from The Federalist Papers and recent (2026) Supreme Court case analysis. They discuss the evolving meanings of “a more perfect union,” birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, Fourth Amendment protections in the digital age, and the…
The Odyssey by Homer translation by T.E. Shaw (Lawrence of Arabia) w/Jesan Sorrells
The Odyssey by Homer, translation by T.E. Shaw (Lawrence of Arabia) w/Jesan Sorrells — Examining Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, this episode dives into timeless leadership lessons for modern managers and entrepreneurs. The conversation focused on the decline from heroic responsibility to entitlement in Western culture, the enduring value of facing challenges head-on, and the need for leaders to reclaim meaning by embracing tradition and personal accountability. Insights from translator T.E. Lawrence’s…
Project Hail Mary, Masters of the Universe and Sunsetting the Dark Knight w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells
Project Hail Mary, Masters of the Universe, and Sunsetting the Dark Knight w/Tom Libby & Jesan Sorrells — Explore the cultural impact and evolution of superhero films as Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby compare the archetypes of Batman and Superman, analyze changing generational tastes in cinema, and dig into new millennial-focused heroic narratives in movies like Project Hail Mary and Masters of the Universe. They discuss the importance of sincerity in modern heroism, debate whether Gen X or Millennial…
The Coming Millennial Superhero
Millennials are beginning to be heroic at the movies. — Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. — Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! — Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast:…
The Declaration of Independence by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman, July 4, 1776
The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, July 4, 1776. — Music: Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, Performed by European Archive (https://musopen.org/) — Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. — Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the…
The Declaration of Independence at 250 w/Dorollo Nixon, Jr. and Jesan Sorrells
The Declaration of Independence at 250 w/Dorollo Nixon, Jr. and Jesan Sorrells — — Time-Stamped Overview — — Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. — Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! — Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons…
The Architecture of a Republic - American at 250
Leaders, never bet against the American people. — Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. — Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! — Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribe…
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger — Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the impact of historical trauma, and the power of redemption in leadership. They discuss Hugo's romanticism, the enduring influence of French history on civic institutions, and how individual heroism still inspires contemporary audiences. The episode also draws parallels between Les Misérables' characters, modern…
Ben-Hur and Our Western Christian Assumptions
Leaders, we almost never examine the assumptions that underlie the scaffolding of the decisions we make. — Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music. — Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! — Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The…