Scott Bryson, PhD: Stories for the Third Quarter

Shortish videos on myth, meaning, midlife, and music.

This channel is a place where I think out loud about stories, old ones and modern ones. And I use the phrase "the third quarter" for the middle stretch of life that comes after early adulthood but before old age. It’s a time when the stories that once guided us—about identity, success, certainty, or ambition—often begin to loosen their grip, and we find ourselves asking new questions about who we are, what we want, and where we’re going.

Here, I talk about myths, novels, films, and other cultural stories, because they help us see more clearly. These videos aren’t about quick answers. They’re about slowing down, paying attention, and seeing how stories can show us more about what matters in life's second half.

By the way, if you prefer listening, you can also find these conversations in podcast form wherever you listen to podcasts.

Learn more at
https://www.sbryson.com