Latest / The Thought Atlas Podcast
Why Epic Poetry Disappeared—and Why It Should Return | Peter Gunn
Human beings have always lived through stories.
Long before movies and social media, myths and epic poems helped people understand suffering, purpose, virtue, and what it meant to live a meaningful life.
But somewhere along the way, something changed.
In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by Peter Gunn—a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran, bodybuilder, guitarist, poet, and creator on a mission to revive epic poetry for a modern generation.
After a childhood marked by obesity, a near-death experience at age seven, and two decades of military service, Peter turned toward storytelling…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.