Cicero the Comedian

The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Michael Fontaine joins in to discuss his recent translations, How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor by Marcus Tullius Cicero and How to Get Over a Breakup: An Ancient Guide to Moving On by Ovid.

The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Intro music by Jack Bauerlein. 

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