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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.
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Spirits

Multitude

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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world ...
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Living Myth

Michael Meade

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Mosaic presents Living Myth, a podcast with Michael Meade, renowned mythologist and storyteller. Meade presents mythic stories that offer uniquely insightful and wise ways of understanding the current dilemmas of the world we live in. Living Myth proposes that genuine solutions to the complex and intractable problems of our world require both transcendent imagination and cohering, transformative narratives.
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This is the Myths Your Teach Hated, a weekly podcast where I tell the stories of cultures around the world in all of their original, bloody, uncensored glory. Modern tellings of these stories have become dry and dusty, but I’ll be trying to breathe new life into them. These stories are NSFW.
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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
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Skeleton Keys

Torri Yates-Orr, John Bucher

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SKELETON KEYS is a podcast dedicated to unlocking the mysteries of mythology and history in pop culture. Each episode is a skeleton key to unlock a particular artist, film, comic or other popular art through myth and history. Hosts, Torri Yates-Orr is an African American Historian and John Bucher is a Mythologist. Together, they take a look at the people, places, and events happening in culture in order to mine out a deeper meaning, having a ton of fun along the way.
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Mythologies of the World

Mythologies of the World

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Mythologies of the World will talk about some different mythologies. Also Mythologies of the World will help simplify it if there is any difficulty in understanding. Cover art photo provided by Saketh Garuda on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@sakethgaruda
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Once upon a time, many centuries ago, the veil between the realms of the mortal and the divine was nonexistent. Knowledge and information flowed freely, and the gods eagerly imbued their wisdom to all of their followers. After a time, mortals developed a desire for independence, and a young hero found a way to build a barrier that no divine voice could penetrate. Undeterred, the gods patiently waited until they discovered a rather unorthodox solution for their communication conundrum. Mortal ...
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Have you ever wondered "What is a Viking?", "Were Vikings tattooed?" or "Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU. In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair ...
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National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

National Leprechaun Museum Talking Stories

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Talking Stories is a podcast of stories, folklore, mythology, and chat from the Storytellers of the National Leprechaun Museum, on the 1st and 15th of every month. The National Leprechaun Museum, the first ever attraction dedicated to Irish mythology, opens up a fun and magical world full of fascinating folklore, mythology and enchanting stories.
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The Vedic Universe is about the structure of our universe as described in “The Srimad Bhagavatham”, a sacred book of the Hindus. It not only includes the heavens but also the netherworld. I first drew a pictorial version of this universe that later helped me to write and talk about it.
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Ancient Heroes

Patrick Garvey

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Exploring the history and mythology of the ancient world. Archaeologists and scholars join to discuss ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and other civilizations of the distant past.
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Let's talk about the mysterious, the supernatural, the hidden, the lost- but not forgotten. What draws us back, time and time again, to these places of tragedy an unknown? I'll do my best to find out, and to let you know what I learn. Find resources, artwork, merch, and more at: www.backawayslowlypodcast.com
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Drunk Mythology

Radiant Media Productions

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Krista and Christian tell mythological stories of feats and failures in from around the world through podcasting with the help of friends and too many drinks.
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World myths and legends with Scottish storyteller and USA Today bestselling author Daniel Allison. Discover breathtaking stories from around the world, all told in Daniel's intimate and lyrical style. Also featuring guest spots from the world's best oral storytellers.
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LukeLore

Luke Greensmith

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Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join producer and screenwriter Luke Greensmith as he explores folklore from around the world.
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Between the Worlds Podcast

Amanda Yates Garcia, Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs

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Join us Between the Worlds as we discuss tarot, psychology, mythology, pop culture, witchcraft, magic, art, and history with host Amanda Yates Garcia and a series of special guests. Music and production by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs. (Looking for the podcast Strange Magic? You can find those episodes here as well. Just scroll down, Strange Magic episodes begin with the acronym SM. If you'd like to read our statement on the end of that podcast, please see the show notes of episode BTW 28: Ace ...
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Main Street Mythology

Newton's Dark Room

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What would the history of our world be if we only had our imagination to explain it? Main Street Mythology is an urban-fantasy audio drama that explores city life through the legends of a modern pantheon of gods.
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Welcome to The Leigh Lyle-Toal Effect. Focusing on world events, conspiracy theories, true crime, alien phenomenon, mythology and topics suggested by you the listeners. Guests will be like minded people and experts to help us get further in sight. This will all take place in a very relaxed, non judgemental environment.
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The Half-Blood Happy Hour

Zach Bigelbach, Gabrielle German, Lucy Adame, Noah James, Magnus Lewis

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Welcome to The Half-Blood Happy Hour! A biweekly Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast where a group of delightful demigods dive into a world where the mythologies of the world come to life. Join our players as they embark on an adventure to unlock the mysteries of gods and monsters in the modern world!
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Are you ready to unlock your true hidden power and create the life you desire? Do you want to explore the mysteries of consciousness, and ancient wisdom to address the pressing political issues of our time? Join me, Clayton Cuteri, on Traveling To Consciousness, where we engage in profound and honest conversations about harnessing your inner power to manifest your divine human experience and bring about meaningful change. With a commitment to fixing corruption through spirituality, we delve ...
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The Hidden Djinn

iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild

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Around the world, and throughout history, billions of people have believed in an entire race of creatures known as the djinn. Ancient, powerful, and hidden from the human eye, djinn lore spans continents and centuries. Join host Rabia Chaudry every week as she takes you into the world you never even knew existed, the world of the Hidden Djinn.
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The Wanderer. This is a podcast for Anglo-Saxon Heathenism, history, Folklore and mythology. We will discuss subjects such as Yggdrasil, the world tree, the Anglo Saxon Runes, The people who were alive at the time when Heathenism was the only religion open to them, how the people worshipped their gods, and which gods were most popular to different sections of Anglo Saxon Society. This is a PayPal link if anyone wants to donate a dollar or a pound to help keep the podcast going. If you would ...
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Mythos Podcast

Nicole Schmidt

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This podcast is a storytelling journey through world-folklore. With brief context and analysis in the introductions, the main focus is the retelling of stories themselves. From saucer-eyed spectral dogs to pond-scum haunting child-eating witches - experience the darker side of Britain's folklore in Series 1. Then journey to central and eastern Europe to the world of Slavic folklore, home of Baba Yaga and lurking nature spirits (Series 2). From there, step into the vast world of Nordic Folklo ...
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Captivating Storytelling about Mythology, History, and Folklore! Embark on a mystical voyage with Mythical Arcana! You'll be transported to the mythical realms of ancient gods, heroic warriors, and legendary creatures. Immerse yourself in captivating stories of creation and destruction, love and betrayal, as we explore the rich tapestry of human imagination. Discover the untold secrets of forgotten civilizations, unravel the enigmatic threads of folklore, and delve into the depths of histori ...
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Story Archaeology

Chris Thompson and Isolde Carmody

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Story Archaeology combines the knowledge and skills of the storyteller with academic exploration of ancient texts. The main focus is the Irish tradition but at https://storyarchaeology.com, you will find an archive of podcast articles, stories and translations as well as new podcast conversations with people from around the world who have ‘Stories in the Landscape’ to share.
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In this week's episode, Dan sits down with Gloria Notarangelo and Richard Wakeman as they discuss the remnants of the old worlds and how they inspire their tattoo art. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Gloria on her Instagram: @dyrs_hjarta_art Follow Richard on his Instagram: @richardkwakeman And follow the both of them on the…
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Revisiting... Hecate! A re-airing of the 2022 episode looking at everything there is to know about Hecate, all powerful goddess of witchcraft, and some real life women accused of witchcraft in ancient Greece. Submit your question for the next Q&A episode here, or sign up for our new newletter here! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. G…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Thank you for sticking with us through this marathon of episodes! Tonight, my nephew Hephaestus takes the mic and tells us why he chose this old-time radio episode from Lights Out! which starred Boris Karloff as David, an ambitious scientist who thought he could conquer death. What he didn't r…
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Head to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO! Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this episode! 💀 For MORE Urban Legends and Scary Stories: https://bit.ly/scarystoriesexplained 🧑‍💻Join the Discord for FREE! (limitations apply) » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Messed Up Ori…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! We're back again and I can't believe I've managed to keep my family together and disciplined enough to get this done! Persephone must have something to do with it. Tonight, we'll be hearing from Chronos (or is that Cronus?), and he'll be reading us the tale of Urashimataro and the Turtle from …
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Harvard Professor John Stauffer joins us to discuss the history of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” and its significance and meanings for American culture. He shows that it’s a song that unites and divides the country, and that it has been used by many different groups in American social and political life. It’s a fascinating interview that takes …
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Featuring clips from episodes on Ovid's Medea, Chthonic Cuties, conversations with Antonia Aluko and Dr Ellie Mackin Roberts, and readings of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Samuel Butler. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I refe…
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Take a seat to listen in on my discussion with Professor Brady DeSanti about the windigo, Indigenous history, his own research and more. Needless to say, a huge thanks goes out to Professor DeSanti for making the time to chat with me, as well as guiding my general path through such an intricate subject. IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE/DISCUSSION Brady DeSan…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! We've reached the midpoint of our celebration! Tonight, Hestia will be telling the old Russian tale of Morozko, otherwise known as Father Frost. In this tale, we learn that kindness actually doesn't kill, and cruelty can chill a person to the bone. Literally! Any feedback via dead letter shoul…
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In this (late, it's still free for a reason) Hermes Historia episode, Michaela shares a brief history of ancient Greek funerary practices. Because Spooky Season. Sign up for a new newsletter to stay in the loop about the upcoming ad-free subscriptions where future Hermes' Historia episodes will live! Submit your questions to the quarterly Q&A episo…
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Join us for a special episode of our podcast with 2 very special guests, Rachel Thornton, our dramaturg and director, and Jane Ulysses Grell, a guest storyteller from the island of Dominica, who are here to discuss our Halloween show: "A Last Act of Kindness". Tickets are still on sale for our Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th shows through our…
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This episode addresses the issue of the “strongman” in politics and the way it exemplifies and contributes to a loss of authenticity, a lack of integrity and a loss of soul in modern cultures. “As a storyteller and someone who studies mythology, I carry stories around, maybe in the same way that someone might carry food or medicine or equipment in …
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American folk singers, Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, discuss their popular and historically significant “Glory Hallelujah Suite” as part of our Julia Ward Howe/Battle Hymn of the Republic week. Learn about “Say Brothers Will You Meet Us?” “John Brown’s Body,” “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and the “Marching Song of the First Arkansas Colored Regime…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Tonight, our very own Apollon has chosen an episode of old-time radio from the series Box 13. Here, we learn that sometimes, the mind can manifest curses more horrifying than anything seen in horror movies. We'll take a trip to the Bayou and find out what happens when a man is cursed and belie…
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If you’re not thinking about the best ways to creep people out with your final wishes after you die, you’re not optimizing. An urban legends episode featuring witches’ graves, ladies in green, and spooky sleep things! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, drowning, religious persecution, animal dea…
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🦢 Let them eat sand 🦢 A story from Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen about a witch who wants to take over the kingdom and the twelve kids who stand in her way. Just kidding, they have no idea what's going on. --- 😈 The Creature: Walek You no longer need to leave your meat out forever on a sun-warmed stone. You know why? The Walek, that's why. -…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! I, Hades, removed an episode from this feed. Yes, though the Underworld doesn't generally let anything go, this time, I struck down something I said. It was the episode offering you the chance to sit by our fireside. It now has a permanent home which can be found at firesidefolklorewithhades.c…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Welcome back to another installment of our 13 Nights of Halloween event. What happens when an innocent grocery run turns into a harrowing game of cat and mouse? In tonight's urban legend, our star Artemis gets more than she bargains for when she goes out to buy a few bags of Halloween candy fo…
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Julia Ward Howe led one of the most significant lives in US history. She was a poet, feminist, political reformer, champion of international pacifism, and much more. Dr. Elaine Showalter joins us to discuss Julia Ward Howe’s life, and the various civil wars she witnessed and had to fight. From composing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” to writing …
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Liv teams up with Genn and Jenny of Ancient History Fangirl to tell the first half of Lucian's True History. Sign up for the newsletter here. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Sources: Lucian's True…
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Summary In this episode, Clayton Cuteri explores the various wars plaguing society, emphasizing the need to focus on the true conflict between the elites and the common man. He discusses how culture wars distract from this essential issue and calls for a grassroots movement to awaken people to the reality of their situation. The conversation serves…
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In this episode we look for Satan in the oval office during the last decade of the 20th century and the first couple of the 21st. Think of them as the Jon Stewart presidents. There are cameo guest star appearances from The International Prophecy Conference, Jerry Rolan Church, Bill Clinton, Roman Emperor Nero, Arkansas, witchcraft, George Walker Bu…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! We're back with another short story, this time read by Hermes, entitled the Inn by Guy De Maupassant. This story explores isolation and the trick our mind can play when left to its own devices without someone to keep things in check. Hermes, being Hermes, took liberties with his pronunciations…
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We’re dedicating this week to shows about Julia Ward Howe and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” She wrote it in 1862 during America’s most serious crisis. As the 2024 Presidential Election looms, we’re facing another threat to our liberties and our future. We need something inspirational, something like Julia Ward Howe offered the nation during th…
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There can be few people who don't have at least a passing awareness of the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis. But probably a significantly smaller number don't know much about Lemuria, another alleged land mass which sunk to the depths and which has since been seized upon by occultists to posit theories about our ancestral past. In this epis…
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The festival of Samhain, is one that has been celebrated, in one form or another, for a very long time. In the early Irish stories it was a time for gatherings and feasting. But how has it changed in more recent times? Join Chris as she explores The 'Schools' Folklore collection'' finding some fascinating Halloween tales. Links for this episodeTake…
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58: BEAUTY AND THE BLOUSE | Blusang Itim, the 80s Supernatural Makeover Classic Step into the wardrobe of wonders with "Blusang Itim," where fashion meets sorcery in the most unexpected twists. This isn't just any makeover episode—imagine trading your identity for a blouse that swings your life from blah to voila, but with a pinch of chaos. Revisit…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Thank you for joining us for our third night in our 13 Nights of Halloween series. Tonight, we'll be listening to "Catch Kill", an episode from the old-time radio show, Darkness, chosen by our very own Athena. This tale explores the concept of taking justice into one's own hads, as well as not…
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This week on MYTH, it’s once again time for the annual Halloween special. You’ll discover why you should never trust wandering strangers, why you should always handle eggs with care, and why you should be suspicious of unusual waterfowl. Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll travel to the city of Ansbach for a very real and very macabre story of magic …
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Thank you for joining us for our second night of Halloween horror. Tonight, we explore the importance of ensuring you know what you're getting into before tying the knot. In our tale, Mr. Fox, by Joseph Jacobs, we are taken on a harrowing journey as Lady Mary learns that her dashing suitor, Mr…
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Join Evan, Jo & Katie as they react and discuss the Horned Women, a story that definitely has a very 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 message!A special thanks to Brendan Atkins for our amazing art! You can find Brendan's work on Instagram @brendansketches or www.brendanatkins.comMusic is For Spring by Light PatternsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/ligh…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Thank you for joining us on this spooky journey to celebrate Halloween. We start this morbid tour beyond the veil by exploring a universal fear: death. Can opulence and power truly keep death at bay, or is it just an illusion that crumbles under the weight of inevitable fate? Join us on an eer…
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Liv speak with Asrar Mattsson Chaara about female suicides in Ovid's Heroides. Submit your questions to the quarterly Q&A episodes! Sign up for the newsletter here! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.…
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Summary In this episode, Clayton Cuteri explores the themes of spiritual journeys, government critique, and the need for collective action. He discusses the impact of government spending on war, the vision for global infrastructure, and the importance of personal empowerment through education. The conversation emphasizes the power of small changes …
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