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Join Bobby and Robby as they attempt to tell all the awesome stories of Greek Mythology without getting too off track.

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  • Jul 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 42m AVG DURATION
  • 52 EPISODES


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Ep. 51 - The Journey of the Son

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 25:07


This episode is the beginning of our dive into the epic known as The Odyssey. However, we are going to be talking about what’s been going on with Odysseus’ family.

Ep 50 - The Twins of Rome

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 30:05


This week we are taking a break from Greek Mythology and covering the Mythic founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. From their birth to the founding of the great empire

Ep 49 - The End Of The Age Of Heroes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 24:40


This is the final episode covering the Trojan War. This episode gives an abridged version of all the major battles during the ten year war of great fame.

Ep. 48 - The Beginning of the End

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 46:35


In this episode I wrap up all of the Set-up leading to The Trojan War. Next week we get to the good stuff that I know y’all have been looking forward to.

Ep 47 - The Major Faces of the Trojan War

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 51:50


In this episode I cover the characters who I think are the three major characters in the Myth of the Trojan War. Topics Covered: Helen of Sparta/Troy; Paris of Troy; Achilles.

Ep 46 - The Judgement of Paris

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 30:14


Trojan War Part 1 of 4. In this episode I cover the events that led up to the great saga known as The Trojan War. Subjects covered: The Marriage of Thetis and Peleus; The Judgment of Paris.

Ep 45 - The Foolish King And His Greed

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 28:03


In this episode we cover the adventures of King Midas of Phrygia.

Ep 44 - Those Who Tempted Fate And Lost

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 34:05


This week is a three story week of hubris and it’s punishment.

Ep. 43 - The Girl Who Stood Up For What She Believed In

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 36:51


Special Guest: Travis. This week we finish the tale of Oedipus with learning the fate of his children through the eyes of his daughter, Antigone. Great victim, or bold icon of virtue. Listen and decide.

Ep 42 - Talk About Mommy Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 36:43


This week I’m flying solo as we dive into the craziness that is the myth of Oedipus Rex.

Ep 41 - The Weaver Who Got A Big Head

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 41:38


Special Guest: Mom. Join us as we talk about the mother of spiders, Arachne and why she does what she does.

Ep. 40 - The Greatest Mortal Witch Of Greece

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 56:57


Join Bobby and Special Guest, Mom as they discuss Medea and whether she truly evil or just misunderstood.

Ep. 39 - Returning With The Golden Fleece

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 28:48


This episode we finish the epic adventures of Jason and the Argonauts and see what becomes of our hero Jason and his friends.

Ep. 38 - The Ditzy Hero Of Greece

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 31:20


Join me this week as I cover the first half of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts. There’s a lot of ground to cover so I am saving analysis for the end of next weeks episode.

Ep. 37 - The Man Whose Brother Was A Horse

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 27:19


In this episode I tackle the myth of Bellerophon, brother to Pegasus and one of the greatest of greek heroes. At least till his fall from grace.

Ep. 36 - The Bloody Huntress

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 26:47


This week is the tale of Atalanta, the only Greek action heroine.

Ep. 35 - Love Transforms

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 30:22


In this episode Bobby tackles three myths where love led to drastic transformations. First up Ceyx and Alcyone, lovers whose tragedy transforms both of them into something new. Next is Iphis, whose love transforms them into a new person (lgbtqa+). Finally there is Pygmalion and Galatea, a story about how a man’s love transforms his beloved. Listen in and then join the discussion.

Ep. 34 - Love’s pain and joy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 32:20


Flying solo this episode Bobby talks about the myths of Pyramus and Thisbe and Baucis and Philemon. The first myth is the tragic source of Romeo and Juliet. The second is a story about how love and kindness can reap magnificent rewards.

Ep. 33 - Nymphs Who Were Unlucky In Love

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 59:01


Join Bobby and a special guest this week as they cover the tragic stories about the unrequited love of Echo and the rejection of love by Daphne.

Ep. 32 - The Original Romeo And Juliet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 50:47


Join Bobby and a special guest as they discuss the tragic romance of Orpheus and Eurydice and what versions of the myth make sense to them.

Ep. 31 - The Life And Death Of Heracles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 55:55


Join Rob and I as we finish the epic saga of Heracles and his Labors and Life.

Ep. 30 - The Adventures of Heracles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 55:04


This week we begin the lengthy tale of Heracles and his many adventures. Join Rob and I as we learn what really happened in Ancient Greece and not what Disney told us happened.

Ep 29 - The Women Zeus Left Behind

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 56:09


Welcome Back!! In this episode I’m flying solo and trying out a new microphone so please give feedback. This week we are cow themed with the stories of Io and Europa, princesses who had the unfortunate fate of catching Zeus eye. Plus a bonus prologue for next weeks episode.

Ep. 28 - The Nightengale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 27:09


Hey folks! Welcome to our season finale. Hope you enjoy our last show of the year and come back to see what we have in store for you next season/year!

Ep. 27 - The tragic triplets of the sky

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 39:15


This week Rob and I cover the Myths surrounding Helios, the sun, Eos, the dawn, and Selene, the moon. Hope you enjoy these three quick myths as the holidays begin to approach.

Ep 26 - Perseus, the slayer of Gorgans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 49:12


This week Rob and I cover the story of Perseus and Medusa. Y’all may know this story from Clash of the Titans and Percy Jackson, or you may not. Either way come join us on this adventure.

Ep 25. - Theseus and the Labyrinth

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 54:26


This week we finish the tale of Theseus and his adventures on the road to becoming king of Athens. Rob comes to a conclusion about Theseus. Let’s see if you agree.

Ep. 24 Theseus and the road to Crete

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 41:52


This week Rob and I are diving into the adventures of Theseus and all of the heroics he did before facing off against the Minotaur in the infamous Labyrinth.

Ep. 23 - Eros & Psyche pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 54:33


Happy Veterans’ Day everybody! This week we are continuing our story about Cupid (Eros) and Psyche. This week is about all the trials and tribulations that Psyche endures in order to get her family back together. Hope you enjoy!

Ep. 22 - Eros and Psyche pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 52:53


Since we’ve finally finished the glossary we’re jumping back into telling the amazing stories of Greek and Roman Mythology. This week we begin with the wonderful story of Eros (Cupid) and Psyche. This is the romantic myth that inspired some of our favorite fairy tales. Hope you enjoy hearing it as much as I enjoyed telling it.

Ep. 21 - Halloween Special pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 40:01


This week we continue our tour of the scary boogie-women from around the world.

Ep. 20 - Halloween Special pt.1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 28:31


We’re taking a short break from greek mythology to talk about boogywomen of the world in celebration of Halloween

Ep. 19 Dionysus - The Pretty Party Boy of Olympus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 47:15


This week we cover the multiple births as well as the mortal life of Dionysus the god of wine.

Ep. 18 Hermes - The Amoral Messenger

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 45:34


In this episode we cover Hermes the messenger of the gods. Warning: This episode covers a lot of rape.

Ep. 17 Apollo - The Gay Sun God

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 51:33


In this episode we cover the many love affairs of Apollo. We also cover some of his adventures in the mortal world.

Ep. 16 Artemis - The Lesbian Huntress

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 56:03


In this episode we cover the Goddess Artemis and her fierce protection of the idea of being a virgin. Rob gets promoted from guest to co-host.

Ep. 15 - Hephaestus - The Lame Smith God

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 50:52


In this episode I’m covering the god of the forge himself, Hephaestus. I’m going to take a look at his birth, marriage, divorce and second marriage. Warning there will be talk about child abuse in this episode.

Ep. 14 - Athena - Zeus’s Favorite Daughter

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 40:35


This week I cover the details about Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, War, Skillcrafts and Domestic Arts. Join me as we try to figure out why she was instantly Zeus’s favorite kid and wether or not she can be considered one of his legitimate heirs.

Ep. 13 - Ares - The Heir of Olympus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 43:27


In this episode we cover the God of War himself, Ares. Not just who is was as a god but who he was as a dad. Special Returning Guest for this episode is my mother.

Ep. 12 - Aphrodite - The Popular Pretty Girl of Olympus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 36:00


This week I cover the goddess Aphrodite and a few of her greatest affairs, along with her many children.

Ep. 11 - Zeus - King of the Gods

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 63:17


This week, we cover the father of Greek Mythology himself, Zeus. King of the Gods, Father to many of them, as well as father to many of the heroes of Ancient Greece. Returning Guest - Robbie the Roommate.

Ep. 10 - Poseidon - King of the Deep Blue Sea

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 35:23


In this weeks episode we’re going to take a closer look at the King of the Seas and his long list of lovers and children.

Ep. 9 - Hades - The Lonely King

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 40:39


This week we’re going to catch up with Hades, God of the Underworld and Riches.

Ep. 8 - Hera - The Reluctant Queen of Heaven

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 51:14


In this episode I cover two little known myths about Hera, The Queen of the Gods. Warning: This episode contains elements of Rape and Forced Marriage. Special guest: my roommate, Matt

Ep. 7 - Demeter - The Third Mother Earth.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 75:04


This week we cover Demeter, the goddess of the Harvest, and her three kids. This episode is longer because of a special guest, my mother.

Ep. 6 - Hestia - Home Is Where The Hearth Is

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 43:53


This week we are covering the Goddess Hestia. Goddess of Hearth, Fire and Home. We get to hear the myths of how she became a virgin and how a donkey became her BFF.

Ep. 5 - Plato’s Different Men

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 43:44


This week I cover an alternative version on the creation of humanity and how I think it impacts the way we see ourselves.

Ep. 4 - Man, Woman, and Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 91:18


Today Bobby covers the tales of Prometheus and Pandora and how Hesiod believes how mankind came to be.

Ep. 3 - Baby, It’s What’s For Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 62:18


In this episode we continue learning about the gods by following Cronus and Rhea and the Titanomachy. Warning: this episode contains talks of Incest and Infantacide.

Ep 2 - But Mommy Told Me To

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 40:02


In this episode we start at the beginning with how the gods came to be. Warning: Incest, Infanticide, and Patricide to happen in this episode.

Ep. 1 - Hello and Welcome

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 8:33


Welcome to Mythic Monday. I’m your host, Bobby, and I can’t wait to start this journey with y’all through the world of Greek Mythology. The stories start next week so get ready to learn about the family that started it all.

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