Welcome to Nearly Heroes, a never-ending discussion about the risks, threats, and crises that confront us, and the ways that classic stories can teach us to overcome them with purpose, ethics, and integrity.
On the monthly Nearly Heroes podcast, our hosts share their perspectives and anxieties about today’s most panic-inducing problems and remind each other that humans have been there before and can overcome anything. Recalling heroic tales from myth, history, and pop culture, we try to calm the waters and chart our way forward. Periodically, we present “Nearly Heroes Deep Dives,” podcast episodes that focus in detail on a singular heroic figure from the past who inspires us. And throughout, we describe our own work in battling personal obstacles to get ever closer to that mountain top, no matter how many times the rock rolls back down.
Enjoy these posts and podcasts as we all strive to be the hero our modern world needs.