Proverbial #99: Problems

People often say that Jackson Pollock's work is "actually quite good." No one ever says this about Rembrandt, though. No "actually" is necessary. Wonder why? Joshua Gibbs looks into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know what you bring to the table? You've got to. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 100th episode of Proverbial is devoted to the greatest proverb of all time. No big deal.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who would send a boy to do a man's job? Joshua Gibbs investigates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have actually figured out a few things that your parents didn't understand. Don't get cocky. Joshua Gibbs explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it better to find yourself, to lose yourself, or to be yourself? What if none of these really works? Joshua Gibbs explores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Don't shoot the messenger" seems like obvious advice, so why are we even tempted to shoot poor, helpless messengers? We have our reasons, though. Joshua Gibbs explores.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away," although this episode is about an entirely different (every day) proverb.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but it's better this way. Joshua Gibbs explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every human judgement is based on incomplete data. A proverb from psychologist William James helps us sort out this vexing truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.