In the main episode for Stoner, Jeremy and Daniel discuss John Williams’ uminous and deeply moving novel is a work of quiet perfection in which William Stoner emerges not only as an archetypal American, but as an unlikely existential hero. In this episode we discuss passion, academia, stoicism, and profundity in ordinary life. To get the inside scoop and much more, don’t just take a hit and pass but stay with us to the end of the episode. As always, thanks for listening and enjoy. on point by discussing another theme they have no credibility to discuss: politics. If you haven’t already heard enough uninformed political drivel, this mini may just turn you off from political chatter for a good while. If we can do that, it’s a job well done — time’s better spent reading, or listening to the Good Scribes Only podcast.