Alan Cornett

Alan Cornett
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Alan Cornett comes from the mountains of eastern Kentucky where his ancestors settled over two centuries ago. He is a former assistant to Russell Kirk, and enjoys books, bluegrass, basketball, bourbon, and Wendell Berry. Alan lives in Lexington, Kentucky.

Recent Essays

Eduard Habsburg On Building Families

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My guest once again is His Imperial and Royal Highness, His Excellency Eduard Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and Ambassador of Hungary to The Holy...

Chris Arnade Walks the World

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Chris Arnade writes the Substack ‘Chris Arnade Walks the World,’ which chronicle his wanderings as he literally walks and walks and walks all over...

Andrew Petiprin On Popcorn With the Pope

Alan Cornett -
Andrew Petiprin is co-author of a new book from Word on Fire called Popcorn With the Pope, which examines all the movies on the...

Joel Miller on Books & Reading

Alan Cornett -
Joel Miller of Miller’s Book Review Substack reads and reviews a prodigious number of books for this regular Substack. Joel formerly served as vice...

Holly Ordway on Tolkien’s Faith

Alan Cornett -
It is another year and that must mean another appearance by my guest Holly Ordway. Holly and I discuss her most recent book, Tolkien’s...

Feasting with Caitlin Smith Gilson

Alan Cornett -
Caitlin Smith Gilson is a philosopher, theologian, poet, and novelist. I originally contacted her to invite her to come on the podcast to discuss...

Laird Mackintosh: The Last Phantom

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Laird Mackintosh is a longtime Broadway actor who had the opportunity and privilege to play the Phantom himself in the final performances of the...

Dale Ahlquist on G.K. Chesterton

Alan Cornett -
My guest is Dale Ahlquist who has made the study and promotion of the works and ideas of G.K. Chesterton his life’s work. We...

Ferenc Hörcher On Roger Scruton

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Ferenc Hörcher comes to us from Budapest where he is a professor of political science and philosophy. He is the author most recently of...

John Herreid & Contemporary Catholic Art

Alan Cornett -
John Herreid is editor of a new art compilation from Ignatius Press titled The Catholic Home Gallery: Eighteen Works of Art by Contemporary Catholic...

Eric Twardzik & American Ivy Style

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Eric Twardzik is a regular in such publications as the Robb Report, WM Brown, and Drake’s online. His focus is men’s clothing and the...

Holly Ordway & Sharing the Gospel Through Literature

Alan Cornett -
Holly Ordway is the first returning guest on Cultural Debris. Holly and I discuss her most recent book Tales of Faith: A Guide to...
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