The longer I listened to Mr Siracusa the more I realized he had little of substance to offer. Some people get to talk. Other have to act.

A must listen, Simon has a way with words.

Love this podcast. My fav stoic one. Its so focused chill and his voice is soothing. I listen to him as i fall asleep :)

I like show. I’ve tried many philosophy podcast and this is one of the best. With all that being said, the interviews are painful. It’s not the guest or the content(although some is redundant) it’s the audio with about 99% of them as well as the flow of the conversation. I might have to go to the archives to listen to more of his pre-interview heavy content. - Diogenes

Whether you're just getting the basics or have been practicing for a long time, this podcast is a valuable asset to learning Stoicism and applying it to your life. Simon blends an engagement with ancient Stoic sources and modern Stoic practitioners, and supplements it with his personal experience and interviews with experts from a wide range of fields. It is also worthwhile to support him on Patreon and gain access to the pre-2020 backlog.

Please stop interrupting so much.

Simon Drew has done a fantastic job of reviving Stoic Philosophy for the modern-day thinker. He keeps things simple, practical, and uses intuitive examples that help you understand how to actually apply the wisdom to your daily life.

Why add an er to the word idea it sounds ridiculous.. why would he do that ..

I love this podcast. I’ve been listening for at least two years and Simon has helped me greatly to apply Stoic principles to my life and the various situations I face. It’s wonderful to listen to something that may seem really esoteric or complex and have it broken down in its simplest meaning. Even if you are new to Stoicism as I am, I believe you’ll love learning from Simon.

This is a really good podcast if you have issues with depression and anxiety.

Best stoic podcast! Practical and understandable! Great job!

I am new to these Stoic studies, or I suppose habits and/or lifestyles. I feel myself in a rut most of the time due to battling a mental illness so I tend to always try to find things to improve my outlook on life. I’m addicted to self help and always trying to make myself better. And from what I have heard, that’s part of stoicism. So I’m already part of the way there! Hearing the narrator speak about lessons and passing advice is great. I unfortunately can’t listen to any podcasts before #22 but it’s where I started! I’ve learned a lot and have become more grateful. My days are starting out better and they are continuing to get better as the days go on. Thank you for everything you do and don’t stop! Ps. Sorry for the long halfway pointless review.

Excellent podcast for those new or expierenced with stoic teachings. The narrator is very well spoken and offers great advice to all who will listen. My favorite episode is one of Simon's earlier episodes: #6. His advice to write your own philosophy and goals is very insightful and helpful. Thanks Brother!

I don’t like following the crowd or latest fad. I love this podcast because he focuses on values and how to live up to them. It’s an encouragement. He quotes from ancient wisdom of the stoics. It’s all about personal growth and wanting more. I gave the podcast 5 stars because most are short and powerful segments.

Learning about stoicism has been a tremendously positive experience in my life. Simon Drew does a remarkable job with this podcast. The podcast is easily to listen to, practical, and thought provoking. I couldn’t ask for more. I listen to many podcasts and this is by far my favorite. Thank you Simon!

There are too many resources out there that are fun and interesting but not exactly practical. When I am looking for resources I give it a simple test by asking: Can I actually apply this to my day to day existence? When the answer is “no,” I simply skip it and forget it. This podcast is actually practical and, to me, practical = valuable. Why is it practical? Because after explaining a stoic principle or reading a quote, Simon ALWAYS follows it up with an everyday example. Further, these examples allow me to actually apply the stoic teachings to my life. Thanks Simon, good work.

I really enjoyed this interview. Bryan and Simon seemed to jive well and together brought up some great ideas for practical applications of the stoic principles. I’m planning on listening to it again in a few days to review the valuable wisdom within this short conversation.

My husband and I listen everyday. We started from the original. We start our day off listening to Simon. We absolutely love him and learning about Stocism.

Episodes are well thought out, interesting, and Simon Drew is easy to listen to. They're also the perfect length to feel like I got something valuable out of it without a huge time commitment.

This podcast is amazing. So stoic and relevant to me. I love it.

Hey, Simon, my name is Samson. I Truly, thank you for your podcast and being generous and taking the time to do these podcast very helpful in my and many other day to days as one of the guys mentioned some of us Take your podcast everywhere lol I wouldn't care what your beliefs are you have brought value To me and others I would like to meet you someday and get some of your knowledge face to face I've grown so much from your podcast and I think you very much for your time and effort you put every day Some day's I just looked forward to listening to your podcasts thank you so much respect and love Simon!

Great podcast! I listen every day (starting from older episodes). I love the teachings of stoicism.

I mentioned this in another stoic podcast review, that Stoic-related podcasts are few and far between — good ones even moreso. I've been on my Stoic journey only a week or so now, and this one was the first that I came upon, starting from the beginning and up to around episode 20 or so. I'd like to comment both on what I like/appreciate and also where I think Simon could improve upon from my experiences/perspective in radio, podcasting, and voiceover work. What works for me: • I love the short format — average ten minutes, short and sweet, and I can get a few episodes in on my walk, or just listen to one and spend the rest of my walk thinking on what he talked about and spending time meditating on personal application. • As much as hearing "quote" "end-quote" gets old for me, I do appreciate all the quotes from Epictetus and Seneca and other philosophers, hearing these concepts from the source. I have found myself on numerous occassions backing up again with the "back 10 seconds" button to listen to the quotes again and even jot them down in my journal. • I like that your podcast is clearly thought out — you've clearly sat down to write out a script and read from that as opposed to free-forming it like some others (that could clearly benefit from using a script). Your podcast isn't filled with "umms" and "uuhhhs" and other unnecessary filler speech. • And like your title suggests, it is a practical stoic podcast — the information you present is practical, and I benefit from it and can apply it personally. A few things that don't really work for me and could help improve your podcast: • I tell this literally to every podcaster I run across — PLEASE use vocal compression on your audio recording. You have too many highs and lows in your audio, and when I'm driving around in the car or walking next to busy traffic, it becomes difficult to hear the moments when your voice goes soft. Use a moderate amount of compression, but not too much that it starts to sound like Top 40 radio and punchy. • Please STOP reading the reviews. I'm there for one thing: to listen to someone talk about and teach me Stoic principles. If I want to here/read what other people are saying about your podcast, I'll just read the reviews. I have literally skipped every single review you've read just so I can get to the meat and potatoes of your podcast. • Maybe continue to refine your reading voice, so that when you read through your script for the episode, it sounds a little less like you're reading — that might involve thinking about natural breaks or pauses in phrasing to let something sink in, or to slow things down to more of a reflective, conversational pace. You're all ready like half way there, I think, and there is certainly room for growth. Reading conversationally isn't easy and few do it well (at least in the podcasting world), but I think envisioning yourself as having an intimate conversation with someone while you read your script will go a long way towards making it feel more natural and less like you're reading. Good podcast, Simon. I've taken away quite a bit from it and used it to help work things out in my journal and my blog, processing stoicism and how it applies to my life. I hope that you'll see my critiques for what they are, just a "prop up" to help you make it the very best that it can be. Memento mori

I recently discovered this podcast and am now in the process of going back and listening to all prior episodes. Simon provides a great combination of stoic history and actionable advice. The length of each show is perfect for a short commute or morning routine and well delivered. Very nicely done! Keep spreading the work of stoicism!

Being new to the concepts of Stoicism, this is an excellent introduction. Simon Drew has provided excellent insight into these theories. The production quality is also quite good. And while I enjoy some long format podcasts, this podcast with a generally short duration is a welcome change of pace. Easy to spend some quality insightful times over a lunch break and hear a complete show. Thanks to Simon Drew for this excellent contribution.

This podcast is well produced, with useful content. Simon Drew clearly lives this philosophy and breaks it down in an entertaining way. Just so good!

I never knew I’d find something so inspirational, I have regained my lost zest for life since I have been tamed by it. The lessons thought on this program are easy to follow and live by moment by moment I feel like my life is improving

Really thankful for your podcast, Simon; Thank You for your efforts in making it and sharing it with the world! I wanted to further my stoic education and am really gld I found this free podcast, my best wishes to you and I hope that more people are able to listen to this and improve their day-to-day living. I like the way you quote passages from the Stoics, interpret them and often clarify or add to them. Thanks for making Stoicism mainstream.

I love this podcast! I highly recommend listening to it even if you haven’t heard of stoicism. It is very helpful and life changing!

Is there a way to do that?

It is not often that someone can articulate these concepts simply. Reading direct translations without metaphor or scenarios can be very tedious and Simon does a great job of taking you to the “Threshold of your own mind” but letting you walk through the door. Many times I find myself saying ,”Hmm. Never looked at it that way. Maybe that’s why...” and triggering deep introspection. Keep up the great work and I will assuredly keep listening.

To date there are around 120 episodes of this podcast, and I’ve listened to all but 7. Simon is a great teacher and a wonderful person to listen to. Stoicism is a philosophy that I have found to be very helpful. Typically I’m a person who can be probe to procrastination and getting stuck on things. While I’m working at becoming well read in stoicism and other philosophy, this podcast is a great way to incorporate the lessons into your life everyday, it calms you down when you deviate from your plans, and it teaches you new ways to interpret stoicism in our time period. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone, you won’t be disappointed.

Simon’s podcast is Stoic gold. Measured, thoughtful, and generous in its content it is ideal for beginning the journey or reminding yourself of what’s important on the journey. I have binged listened and not an episode has gone by that hasn’t left me reflecting and developing my own philosophy of life. Top work, chap. Keep it up!

Simon is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and articulate student of Stoicism doing the generous work of spreading it's practical wisdom through this well conceived and executed podcast. Highly recommended.

Simon Drew is awesome. Thanks for providing brief wisdom in short snippets. I found stoicism through Tim Ferriss and found your podcast by searching stoic in Spotify! Keep up the awesome work <3

A million thanks for offering these thoughts to live by, in lovely little digestible chunks. Highly recommended.

Thank you Simon. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I listen to a few episodes on my 40 minute commute to work. This really makes me feel centered, and not out of control. As in, in my mind; makes me feel like I have my thoughts in order. Great stuff, man.

Simon does a fantastic job of taking a stoic principle, uses great quotes from the ancient philosophers and then modernizes it and adapts it to the world and society that we live in today. He comes across extremely friendly and very grounded oh and I have thoroughly enjoyed learning how to live with virtue and serenity with this podcast. Thank you immensely for helping to improve my life!

I love this podcast! Thank you for providing short lessons on stoicism and occasional longer interviews with stoic thought leaders.

I am learning and applying stoicism! Thank you for this!

Love listening when I am doing something that takes about 10 minutes. What better way to accomplish a task than to simultaneously make yourself better by learning from the Stoics.

Simon Drew’s podcast fulfills the title of the show, the “Practical Stoic,” because he focuses on how Stoic principles can be applied in the lives of the listeners. He typically presents a concept touched upon by the “Big Three” (Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca), then fleshes out the concept to improve the understanding of the listener, and provides examples of how the presented Stoic principle applies in the modern world. Mr. Drew does an excellent job when interviewing modern Stoic philosophers, allowing the guest the freedom to be comfortable and present their ideas, while at the same time shaping the interview so that it always includes the underlying idea of pragmatic application of Stoicism to everyday life.

So glad I stumbled upon this podcast. Furthered my knowledge and interest in Stoicism. All around great podcast!

Simon Drew has a way of distilling stoic principles so that they are simple to understand and incredibly relevant to my day to day life. I really enjoy this podcast as well as the interviews. #58-Caretake This Moment is one that I listen to repeatedly to keep myself grounded as I seek to apply stoic principles to my every moment.

I was looking for some easy to understand, but accurate information on Stoicism. Unfortunately it can be a very dry topic when an ungifted speaker delivers the information. Fortunately Simon is able to deliver a concise and pleasant narration which I've enjoyed immensely. Keep up the good work!

Bites of stoic wisdom that I play while working or driving, feeding my inner stoic to help narrow my focus on what is important day to day...These are truly priceless when one considers their value in relation to living an optimal “good life”. Thank you for all your hard work Simon Drew!!!

Stoicism has been the perfect fit to my view on life. I did not know that something so practical has existed for millennia. Thank you Simon for putting this podcast together, exploring many different topics and applying Stoicism. I’ve been devouring your episodes and look forward to many many more. We need more of this in the world. Thanks again.

Keep up the great work.

Simon presents directly applicable stoic advice in a well articulated and pleasant manner. It has been helping me stay focused on principled self improvement, and I am grateful to have discovered the show.

Excellent podcast, to the point, and every bit as practical as the name says.