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The Daily Stoic

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Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday draws a lesson about life from the great Stoic thinkers, Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger, and keeps it short enough to fit a commute. Episodes average about 23 minutes, though they range from 4 to 57, and new ones arrive most days. With more than 1,000 published and roughly 378 hours in the feed, the show suits anyone who wants Stoicism as a daily habit rather than a one-off read.

Beyond the daily lessons, there are Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia and politics, recent episodes feature Chris Guillebeau, Rainn Wilson and Thomas Ricks. It's filed under Education, Business, Society and Culture, which hints at how wide it casts. You'll find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

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Recent Episodes

01Learn To Ask This of Your Actions | Is Stoicism Compatible With Christianity?07 Jul 202614 min
02This is The Most Valuable Thing | No One Said It'd Be Easy06 Jul 20266 min
03The 7 Pillars Of A Spiritual Revolution | Rainn Wilson05 Jul 202644 min
04The Ancient Ideas That Built America | Thomas Ricks04 Jul 202628 min
05Could You Do This? | Do Your Job03 Jul 20268 min
06You Are Not Fixed | How A Stoic Would Respond To A Tyrant02 Jul 202621 min
07Excellence Is Not an Act, But a Habit01 Jul 20264 min
08Jo Ellis Served Her Country. Then They Made Her A Target.01 Jul 20261 hr 13 min

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Filmed at WiseCast Studios

Episodes of The Daily Stoic have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo, in the heart of Sydney. Two studios, five sets, engineered sound and broadcast-grade cameras, with a production team that handles everything from record to release.

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The Daily Stoic FAQs

What is The Daily Stoic about?
The Daily Stoic delivers a new lesson about life each day, drawing on the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Alongside the daily reflections, the show features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics and beyond. It sits across the education, business, society and culture categories.
Who hosts The Daily Stoic?
The show is presented by author and speaker Ryan Holiday, who brings listeners a daily lesson inspired by Stoic philosophy. Beyond the solo episodes, he runs listener Q+As and sits down with guests from a range of fields, including sports, academia and politics.
Where is The Daily Stoic recorded?
Episodes of The Daily Stoic have been filmed at WiseCast Studios, Suite 203, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, in Sydney. The facility runs two studios with five sets and an in-house production team handling recording and post-production.
Where can I listen to The Daily Stoic?
You can find The Daily Stoic on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. The show also has an official website at DailyStoic.com, where you can learn more or subscribe to The Daily Stoic Premium for ad-free listening.
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes arrive most days, in keeping with the show's daily-lesson format. That steady rhythm has built a catalogue of more than 1,000 published episodes.
How long is a typical episode?
Episodes average around 23 minutes, though they vary widely, the shortest run about 4 minutes and the longest stretch to 57 minutes. The brief daily reflections sit at one end, with longer interview episodes at the other.
How many episodes are there?
There are more than 1,000 published episodes, adding up to roughly 378 hours of listening. It's a deep back catalogue, so new listeners have plenty of daily lessons and interviews to work through.
Who are some recent guests on the show?
Recent episodes have featured conversations with Chris Guillebeau, along with Rainn Wilson on the seven pillars of a spiritual revolution and Thomas Ricks on the ancient ideas that built America. Guest interviews sit alongside the show's shorter daily reflections.

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