Practical Stoicism

Most Stoicism podcasts spend their time explaining what Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus believed 2,000 years ago. Tanner Campbell is more interested in what you should do with that wisdom on a Tuesday morning in 2026. Practical Stoicism takes the core principles of Stoic philosophy -- the pursuit of virtue, the development of character, the distinction between what you can and cannot control -- and translates them into usable advice for modern life. Campbell describes himself as an American philosopher of Stoicism, and his episodes reflect that practitioner mindset. New episodes drop on Mondays and Fridays, usually running 10 to 15 minutes. Some are close readings of classic Stoic texts, others tackle contemporary problems like whether AI threatens our sense of purpose. The brevity is intentional: Campbell treats each episode like a focused meditation on a single idea rather than an exhaustive lecture. He also publishes a thrice-weekly newsletter called Stoic Brekkie and runs a private community called Prokopton for listeners who want deeper engagement. The show has earned a 4.7-star rating from 654 reviews on Apple Podcasts, which is a strong signal for a relatively young podcast. Campbell is direct and conversational -- he talks to you like a friend who happens to have spent years studying ancient Greek philosophy. If you already listen to The Daily Stoic and want something that goes further into practical application without the self-help packaging, this is a natural next step.