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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Ep. 20: Interview with Michael Ward, C.S. Lewis Expert

Posted June 30, 202100:55:45

In today’s Primer+ episode, Charley talks with the world’s leading C.S. Lewis expert— Michael Ward.

Michael Ward, a Catholic priest,...

Episode 19: The life and writing of C.S. Lewis

Posted June 28, 202100:16:10

In this episode, I get you primed on a remarkable, incredibly readable author— C.S. Lewis.

While he is best known as the author of the beloved...

Episode 18: Interview with Jerry Lenaburg on the Splendid and the Vile

Posted May 27, 202100:46:10

In this Primer Plus Episode, Melissa Rihl interviews Jerry Lenaburg about the historical nonfiction book, The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill,...

Episode 17: Winston Churchill - the most pivotal player in the 20th century

Posted May 24, 202100:15:51

In this episode, I get you primed on Winston Churchill and a remarkable book that captures the predicament he was in on his first day as prime minister....

Episode 16: Interview with Malachy Walsh, Socratic Scribbler

Posted May 5, 202100:48:51

Charley sits down with Malachy Walsh, author of Socratic Scribbling. Malachy spent some 25 years at J. Walter Thompson working directly with...