Mythic Mind Legacy Podcast

Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss:The Whetting of GudrunThe Lay of HamdirBaldr's DreamsThe List of RigThe Song of HyndlaThe Song of GrottiGroa's ChantThe Sayings of FiolsvinnThe Waking of AngantyrBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmindEnroll in Josh Traylor's Paradise Lost course at https://www.patreon.com/JoshTraylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Coming to you from August of 2024, Thomas Salerno, Elisabeth Dawson, and I (Andrew Snyder) discuss Tolkien, "On Fairy-Stories" and related topics regarding the arts, philosophy, and more. I also provide some updates on what is happening with Mythic Mind, including a new course and a new series.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindThomas Salerno: https://thomasjsalerno.substack.com/Elisabeth Dawson: https://ebdawson.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

In this episode, I discuss the BBC's recent audio drama adaptation of C.S. Lewis's That Hideous Strength. You can read my article and subscribe to the Mythic Mind Fellowship Substack here: https://mythicmind.substack.com/p/a-review-of-the-bbcs-that-hideousSubscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderBecome a patron and/or enroll in a course here: https://www.patreon.com/c/mythicmindEnroll in Josh's course here: https://www.patreon.com/c/JoshTraylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss A Short Poem about Sigurd, Brynhild's Ride to Hell, The Death of Niflungs, The Third Poem of Gurdun, Oddrun's Lament, The Poem of Atli, and the Greenlandic Lay of AtliTo become a patron and join these conversations and to gain access to all Mythic Mind content, including past, present, and upcoming courses, you can go to http://patreon.com/mythicmind Enroll in Hannah's Latin course at https://www.patreon.com/HannahGilmoreWatch the video of this conversation and subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/zQFGV3q-VCoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

In this episode, I (mostly) read my recent article for the Mythic Mind Substack on video games and sub-creation, which you can find here: mythicmind.substack.comBecome a patron or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmindSubscribe to my YouTube channel at youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

This is a collection of the audio from my last four YouTube videos. To watch the videos and subscribe to my channel, go to https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderBecome a patron and/or purchase a course at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Today I am joined by Master Samwise and Josh Traylor to discuss the potential value of video games, as well as some of our favorite titles.Purchase a course (including The Elder Scrolls and Philosophy) and/or become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderSubscribe to Sam's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@master_samwiseSubscribe to Josh's Substack at https://www.substack.com/@jgtraylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

In this episode, I discuss a bit about where we have been and where we are going.Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderBecome a patron or purchase a course at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss The Death of Sinfiotli, The Prophecy of Gripir, the Lays of Regin, Fafnir, and Sigrdrifa, and Fragment of a Poem about Gudrun. Subscribe to keep up with these chats, and be sure to listen to the Mythic Mind podcast on any of the standard platforms. To become a patron and join these conversations and to gain access to all Mythic Mind content, including past, present, and upcoming courses, you can go to http://patreon.com/mythicmind Enroll in Hannah's Latin course at https://www.patreon.com/HannahGilmoreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

In this episode, I discuss Tolkien's concept of The Long Defeat.Watch the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderBecome a Mythic Mind patron and enroll in a course here: patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9Prs-HhBTxQEnroll in my courses here: https://www.patreon.com/c/mythicmindEnroll in Hannah's course here: https://www.patreon.com/c/HannahGilmoreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

This is a Fellowship chat we had in July regarding Tolkien's On Fairy-Stories and related topics.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindConnect with Thomas Salerno at https://thomasjsalerno.substack.com/Connect with E.B. Dawson at https://ebdawson.com/Subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

This lesson from "The Wisdom of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings" explores the background and motivations of Sauron. To gain complete access to the course, become a Tier 3 patron today at patreon.com/mythicmind!Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

With this episode, I am releasing one of our first videos from the Lord of the Rings course to the public. I also tease what I believe will be the next podcast series!If you are not already there, it is not too late to join the course by becoming a Tier 3 patron!patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

The Mythic Mind Fellowship is currently working its way through the Poetic Edda! In the fourth of these chats, we discuss the next four texts: All-wise's Sayings, The First and Second Poems of Helgi Hundingsbani, and The Poem of Helgi Hiorvardson.Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8XFYWQ0x3GMJoin the Mythic Mind Fellowship at patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a Tier 3 patron to participate in The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Lord of the Rings!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

The Mythic Mind Fellowship is currently working its way through the Poetic Edda! In the third of these chats, we discuss the next four texts: Hymnir's Poem, Loki's Quarrel, Thrym's Poem, and The Poem of Volund.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

The Mythic Mind Fellowship is currently working its way through the Poetic Edda! In the second of these chats, we discuss the next four texts: Vafthrudnir's Sayings, Grimnir's Saying, Skirnir's Journey, and Harbard's Song.Patrons of any tier are invited to participate in these chats. Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindEnroll in the upcoming Lord of the Rings Study at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-wisdom-of-middle-earth-the-lord-of-the-rings or become a Tier 3 patron through Patreon.Find the video of this Fellowship chat here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVlLAuD9XQUBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Today I am joined by Thomas Salerno and Master Samwise to discuss the new Tolkien film, The War of the Rohirrim.Follow Sam here:  @master_samwise  Follow Thomas here: https://thomasjsalerno.substack.com/ Watch the video of this conversation and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yns-tDu_S-4Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: https://www.patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

The Mythic Mind Fellowship is currently working its way through the Poetic Edda! In the first of these chats, we discuss the first two texts, Völuspá and Hávamál.Patrons of any tier are invited to participate in these chats. Reading along is definitely helpful, but all patrons are welcome to join! Check Discord for the details or send me a message.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindFind the video of this Fellowship chat here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4T1yDVRn_0&t=202sBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

Today I am joined by Chris Jackson to discuss the concepts of legacy and the hero's journey as laid out in his drafted book, "Legacy: How to Live a Life Worth Remembering."You can keep up with Chris at https://alegacylived.com/Become a patron and get access to exclusive and ad-free episodes at patreon.com/mythicmindEnroll in a course - including the upcoming Lord of the Rings Study - at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I am joined by The Middle-earth Mixer (@middleearthmixr) for a general conversation about what makes Tolkien great, as well some of the ideological factors that are often part of the broader Tolkien community.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmindEnroll in a course - including The Lord of the Rings - at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Use the code "MIXR" for 25% off any course!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I am joined by a few of the participants in my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course. To get access to all of the material from that course, including the recordings of our live conversations, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and use the code "PODCAST" for 50% off the cost during the month of November.Become a patron of the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

Today I am joined by Aaron Bair to discuss his book, A Joyful Outpost: Exploring the Household Economy of the Beavers from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.Purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3AcIx2I Enroll in a course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmindAll videos/podcasts from "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" are now available to $10+/month patrons!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I explain why I dropped the "many meaningful roads ahead" ending line from the show and I discuss the issue of looking for meaning in a supposedly meaningless world.Enroll in a Mythic Mind study today while prices are lowered! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Recommended Book: On the Incarnation by AthanasiusBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I discuss the trajectory of neoplatonism from the pre-Socratics to Boethius. You can watch the video of the main lesson here: Boethius and NeoplatonismSupport my work by becoming a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind.Purchase "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Recommended Book: The Death of Ivan IlyichUse the code "MYTHIC" for 10% your order at MiddleBorne ArmsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

(A couple days after the original posting, I realized that the file I uploaded had a broken ending. This has now been corrected.)In this episode, I provide my introduction to Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy, which was made for my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" course.To enroll in the course and gain permanent access to all materials, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and use the code "FORTUNE" before the end of September for 50% off the cost of the coursePurchase The Consolation here: https://amzn.to/4e5cSi1Order a custom-made wooden sword or bookmark from Middleborne Arms and use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% off your order!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I provide my introduction to Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy, which was made for my "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" course.To enroll in the course and gain permanent access to all materials, go to https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ and be sure to use the patron code "FORTUNE" before the end of September for 50% off the cost of this course.Become a patron and join the Mythic Mind Fellowship here: patreon.com/mythicmindPurchase The Consolation here: https://amzn.to/4e5cSi1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

Some of the participants in the recently completed "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" course have reassembled to discuss a high-level view of C.S. Lewis's Ransom series - Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength.You can purchase the entire course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/, and be sure to use the code RANSOM before the end of October 2024 for 50% off the cost!Recommended book: Tom Shippey's Translation of Beowulf Shop Middleborn Arms and use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% off your order!Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship at patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I conclude my series on Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as I discuss Beowulf's encounter with the dragon - and his mortal doom.For a deeper look at this material, enroll in "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" today!Get an awesome, handcrafted wooden sword or book mark from Middleborne Arms and use the code "MYTHIC" for 10% off your order!Recommended Book: Winters in the WorldSupport me on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

Click this link to enroll today!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, we continue to discuss Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as our hero does battle with the hell-dame, the mother of Grendel.Sign up for the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/Also, for the rest of August, my now (nearly) complete "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" course is reduced to half price. Although the course is not currently ongoing, the content will be available to you indefinitely. Use the same link as above.Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, I finally return to my series on Tolkien's translation of Beowulf!If you would like to take a deeper dive into this incredible text with a great community of like-minded adventurers, be sure to enroll in the August "Beowulf and Boethius" course! Until the end of July, you can use the code "MYTHICMIND" for 50% off tuition!Sign up here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/life-death-and-meaning-with-beowulf-and-boethiusBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the third essay in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man.To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition.To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the first two essays in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man.To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition.To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.

Once upon a time, I gifted $10+/month patrons subscriptions to my Substack on Tolkien's letters, but that process became overly tedious. However, I am now bringing it back - in a way. I am starting to record my reading of these articles and posting them to the Patreon podcast feed. The first episode is now available to everyone, but, moving forward, this series will be exclusive to $10+/month patrons.In addition to this series, patronage will provide you with ad-free episodes of the Mythic Mind Legacy and Fellowship podcasts delivered into a single feed.Mythic Mind Patreon: patreon.com/mythicmindSubstack: https://andrewnsnyder.substack.com/

For the first recorded Fellowship chat, Elisabeth Dawson and I talked about philosophy, Boethius, the arts, and more. We did not have a clear agenda for this conversation, but I believe it moved in some very worthwhile directions. Most future Fellowship chats will be on the Mythic Mind Fellowship podcast, so be sure to subscribe to that one as well!Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship at patreon.com/mythicmindBrowse my independent course offerings at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/

In this episode, I deviate from my normal literary focus to talk a bit about Fallout (the show and game) and the value (if any) video games might have in discussions related to stories and literature.I would love to hear your thoughts, either through a message, comment here, or on Speakpipe at speakpipe.com/mythicmind.Support me on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmindBrowse the upcming courses I am offering at andrewnsnyder.podia.com

In this episode, I am including the audio for the introductory video for the upcoming "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course." To get full access to the course, be sure to enroll!Use the code "PODCAST" at checkout to receive 50% off the cost!https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewisYou can also support my work on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmind

Enroll in the "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" study here! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewisUse the code "PERELANDRA" for 25% off tuition!Support my work on Patreon at patreon.com/mythicmindLook up my full conversation with Jonathan Kutz on The Classical Life Podcast.

The Hell-fiend Grendel strikes Heorot, ushering in time of shadow and despair for the Hall of Hrothgar. By turn of Providence, Beowulf take to the sea in aid of the Danes.Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship and support my work at patreon.com/mythicmind

This is the inaugural episode of our new sub-series on Beowulf as we continue to look at some of Tolkien's non-legendarium work. In this short episode, I set up the series and discuss the story's introduction, bringing us up to Hrothgar and the construction of Heorot.Join the Mythic Mind Fellowship and support my work here at patreon.com/mythicmind!Enroll in our summer study, "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" at https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewis!

In this episode I am joined by Aaron Irber, host of the I Might Believe in Fairies podcast, to discuss Tolkien's written story, Smith of Wootton Major.Give it a listen and be sure to check out Aaron's show as well!Join the Fellowship at patreon.com/mythicmindSign up for the C.S. Lewis study here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewisSign up by the end of 2023 with the promo code FIRSTINTHEWARDROBE to receive 25% off. If you sign up by the end of November, you will also get free access to the Beowulf and Boethius course when it becomes available!

In this episode, I finally get back to Tolkien's Tales from the Perilous Realm to discuss Roverandom with author and podcaster Thomas Salerno, my first repeat guest. If you enjoy this conversation and have not already done so, I welcome you to listen to our previous episode on Leaf by Niggle.If you don't already keep up with Thomas's work, you can find him here: https://thomasjsalerno.substack.comhttps://youtube.com/@StarQuestMediaTo support my work and join the Fellowship, you cana go to patreon.com/mythicmind.

In this short episode, I discuss some exciting plans for the summer and recommend an incredible series!patreon.com/mythicmind

Join me as I read from and reflect on Tolkien's great poem on myths and mythmaking, Mythopoeia!Join the guild, either as an active or silent participant, at patreon.com/mythicmind.I also encourage you to pull up a chair next to our hearth and subscribe to the Mythic Mind Humanities Guild podcast.

As I continue to get my schedule in order so I can provide you with completely new content, I am providing my reading and reflections on Litlte Red Riding Hood from my now semi-Patreon-exclusive series on Grimms' Fairy Tales.I intend to return to you with the final episodes of my series on Tales from the Perilous Realm soon!You can support my work and join the Guild at patreon.com/mythicmind

Be sure to subscribe to the newly launched Mythic Mind Humanities Guild podcast, which is now available on all standard platforms.To join the guild, head over to patreon.com/mythicmind.Find the Mythic Mind Substack at mythicmind.substack.com

In this short episode, I share some personal updates, recommendations, and a Mythic Mind promotion!Support my work and join the guild at patreon.com/mythicmind.

In this short episode, I provide some updates and recommend Michael Heiser's book, The Unseen Realm.

In this episode, we return to the house of Tom Bombadil and Goldberry as I speak with guild member Jeremy Kee about what we can learn from these strange, inspiring characters.Support my work and gain access to our exclusive Discord server at patreon.com/mythicmind!

In this short episode, I discuss some changes in my content workflow as I seek to bring Mythic Mind ever-closer to actualizing its potential. Also, I recommend a couple other podcasts I've been listening to lately.Support Mythic Mind and/or join the Humanities Guild at patreon.com/mythicmind