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Author Jeff Garvin and book blogger Dan Zarzana examine books & films through the lens of The Hero’s Journey. Pioneered by world-renowned teacher and mythologist Joseph Campbell, and refined by Disney story veteran Christopher Vogler, The Hero’s Journey i

Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 93 EPISODES

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    The Hero's Journey podcast is a fascinating and thoughtful exploration of movies and books through the lens of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey. While it provides valuable insights and analysis, some listeners feel that it is missing representation and diversity. The podcast does an excellent job of applying the hero's journey to the films and books discussed, enhancing the enjoyment for listeners who have watched or read them beforehand. The chemistry between the hosts is engaging, and their love for movies and stories shines through in their discussions. However, some listeners find the long breaks where they talk about miscellaneous things to be less enjoyable. Overall, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on popular culture and storytelling, making it a must-listen for those interested in analyzing narratives.



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    Latest episodes from The Hero's Journey

    Series Finale: Silverado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 94:29


    Say “So long” to Jeff and Dan as they ride off to the sunset with their final episode of The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast: Silverado. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast has been a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Replay: The Shawshank Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 62:34


    Hey listeners! Jeff here. We're taking a little break so Dan can deal with some personal family matters. We'll be back soon—but in the meantime, we thought you might enjoy a flashback.  This month's offering is a replay of our first episode from way back in November 2017.  The Last Jedi topped the box office, Wonder by R.J. Palacio was the best-selling book of the year, and “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran dominated the Billboard Charts. It was a simpler time, listeners.  Allow Dan and I to take you to the way-back-when, if only for an hour. It's time. Barter for a rock hammer, pin up your poster of Rita Hayworth, and prepare to inspire hope in your fellow inmates. This is a replay of The Hero's Journey of The Shawshank Redemption. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JFK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 106:17


    Gather your team, prep your subpoenas, and prepare to take on the military-industrial complex. This is The Hero's Journey℠ of JFK. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Scrooged

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 83:09


    Pour yourself a Tab & vodka, hunker down in your office, and prepare for an 80s retelling of a classic Christmas tale. This is The Hero's Journey℠ of Scrooged. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Enter the Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 93:40


    Focus your mind, break out your nunchucks, and prepare to kick some butt. This is The Hero's Journey℠ of Enter the Dragon. Full show notes here. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What We Do In The Shadows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 104:05


    Finish your basketti, floss your fangs, and get ready for a batfight! This is The Hero's Journey℠ of What We Do in the Shadows. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hoffa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 103:25


    Wipe the sweat from your brow, grab a picket sign, and get ready to march the line, baby. This is The Hero's Journey℠ of Hoffa. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Heathers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 90:28


    Get some BQ Corn Nuts and pour yourself a mug of multi-purpose deodorizing disinfectant; this is the hero's journey of Heathers. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    HJP Joins Glisten+

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 3:45


    We've got some exciting news: The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is joining a family of podcasts called Glisten+. Founded by a team of Grammy- and Emmy-award nominated filmmakers and writers, Glisten+ creates cinematic-quality audio experiences that blur the line between audiobooks and podcasts. We're proud to be a part of their new unscripted offerings. To get an ad-free version of the podcast, please visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/herosjourney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Toy Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 84:06


    Find your moving buddy, book your party reservation at Pizza Planet, and don't forget my invitation, because you've got a friend in me. This is the Hero's Journey℠ of Toy Story. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    True Lies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 97:39


    Get your cover story straight, tighten up your tango, and charge those camcorder batteries. This is the hero's journey of True Lies. Listen now: https://herosjourneypodcast.com/true-lies   The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Good Will Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 91:09


    Grab a bag of caramels, brush up on your sines and cosines, and let's go beat up some smaht kids. This is the hero's journey of Good Will Hunting. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    The X-Files Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 75:12


    Unexplained deaths. Strange marks on the skin. Unidentifiable metal implants. Do you want to believe? This is the Hero's Journey℠ of The X-Files Pilot. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    The Silence of the Lambs (w/Special Guest Dan Butler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 103:05


    Study your case file, steam up a pot of fava beans, and put the lotion in the basket. This is the Hero's Journey℠ of The Silence of the Lambs. About Special Guest Dan Butler: Dan Butler is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and actor with a career spanning four decades. He's probably best known for his portrayal of Bulldog Briscoe on one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, Frasier. But he's also played all over the country in dozens of professional theater productions from Neil Simon to Shakespeare to Stephen King. He's played roles in such TV shows as House, Star Trek Voyager, The X-Files and in films including (but not limited to): Enemy of the State, Blonde, and Karl Rove, I Love You (which he also co-wrote, co-directed, and produced). And, most significantly for us, he played Roden, the Entomologyst who identifies the enigmatic Death's Head Moth in Jonathan Demme's 1991 opus, and the subject of this episode, The Silence of the Lambs. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 103:38


    Grab your sketch pad, change your hair color yet again, and remember me. This is the Hero's Journey℠ of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    DragonHeart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 94:42


    Sharpen your shword, prepare your aloe burn treatment, and commit the Code to heart. Thish ish the hero'sh journey of Dragonheart. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on X and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    The Fellowship of the Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 125:57


    Pay your tab at the Green Dragon and pack your second breakfast. We're going on an adventure! This is the hero's journey of Peter Jackson's 2001 adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by creators/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on X and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 75:06


    Flee your abusive aunt and uncle, take a running start at the barrier between platforms nine and ten, and change into your school robes. This is the Hero's Journey of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.  The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on X and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    An American Werewolf in London

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 70:25


    Light a candle, beware the moon, and keep clear of the moors. This is the hero's journey of An American Werewolf in London. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on X and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    This Is Spinal Tap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 92:08


    Squeeze into those leather pants, locate the stage, and crank up your amp to 11. This is the hero's journey of This is Spinal Tap. The Hero's Journey ℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on X and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Knives Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 78:50


    Cover your tracks, prepare your alibi, and get ready to stare into the donut hole. This is the  hero's journey of Knives Out. The Hero's Journey ℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at movies through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writer/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit https://www.patreon.com/herosjourney. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    The Sting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 78:12


    Identify your mark, stack the deck, and know your escape route. This is the hero's journey of The Sting. The Hero's Journey ℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at movies through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writer/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit https://www.patreon.com/herosjourney. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 61:44


    Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of the game, we present to you the Hero's Journey of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The Hero's Journey ℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at movies through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writer/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit https://www.patreon.com/herosjourney. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 99:27


    Dust off your fedora, pack your Grail Diary, and don't call me Junior! This is the hero's journey of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The Hero's Journey ℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at movies through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writer/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Twitter and Instagram. To see exclusive bonus content and gain the right to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit https://www.patreon.com/herosjourney. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).  

    Misery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 89:33


    Load your typewriter with white long-grained mimeo paper and take your Novril. This is the hero's journey of Misery. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at movies through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writer/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Predator

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 81:15


    Grab your gear, prep your mud bath, and get to the choppa! This is the Hero's Journey℠ of Predator. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at movies through the lens of Joseph Campbell's world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writer/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. The trademark Hero's Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org).

    Sideways

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 114:37


    Gas up the Saab, load the trunk with Pinot Noir, and prepare your mental thesaurus of olfactory terminology. This is the hero's journey of Sideways. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through the lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Tombstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 96:28


    Pin on your marshal's badge, load your six-gun, and saddle up. This is the hero's journey of Tombstone. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Ex Machina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 117:14


    Kill the power, deactivate the cameras, and prepare to see how you behave when you're unobserved. This is the hero's journey of Ex Machina. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Elf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 90:04


    Pack your New York City snowglobe, pull on your gold elf spandex, and wave goodbye to your friends from the Poor Man's Island of Misfit Toys. This is the hero's journey of Elf. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    The Sixth Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 83:44


    Don your lensless glasses, crawl inside your red tent fort, and get ready to see dead people. This is the hero's journey of The Sixth Sense. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Voglers The Writers Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Remember the Titans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 105:17


    Put on your uniform, lace your cleats, and hit the field! This is the hero's journey of Remember the Titans. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Voglers The Writers Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana

    Better Off Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 89:58


    Prepare your copy of Final Exit, clean your skis, and withdraw two dollars from the ATM because you're gonna need that later. This is the hero's journey of Better Off Dead. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Voglers The Writers Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    True Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 73:36


    Queue up your Sonny Chiba triple feature, put on your peach chapstick, and gas up your purple Cadillac convertible. This is the hero's journey of True Romance.

    Don't Look Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 85:20


    Quarter your Xanax, activate social media push notifications, and point your telescope toward the stars. This is the hero's journey of Don't Look Up. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Voglers The Writers Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Saving Private Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 83:41


    Grab your gear, soldier, ditch the typewriter, and stick close to your band of brothers this is the hero's journey of Saving Private Ryan. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Voglers The Writers Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Major League

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 82:00


    Break in your mitt, warm up your arm, and tear open your pouch of Big League Chew. This is the hero's journey of Major League. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Voglers The Writers Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Mr. Holland's Opus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 85:16


    Have a box of tissues at the ready, clear your spit valve, and remember that when a flat precedes a note, it indicates the note is to be played a half step lower. This is the hero's journey of Mr. Holland's Opus. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through then lens of Joseph Campbell's mythological framework, using Chrisopher Voglers The Writers Journey as a guide. Hosted by writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana.

    Thelma & Louise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 91:00


    Pack your gigantic suitcase, grab your .38, and hop into your BFF's car. This is the hero's journey of Thelma & Louise. The Hero's Journey is a podcast about books and films through the lens of Joseph Campbell's Hero With a Thousand Faces mythological framework and its modern counterpart, The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler.

    Fargo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 80:40


    Scrape the ice off your windshield, reserve your room at the Blue Ox, and fire up the ol' woodchipper. This is the hero's journey of Fargo.

    It's a Wonderful Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 97:51


    Merry Christmas, you wonderful old listeners! Make a wish, chuck a rock through the window of that dilapidated old house across the street, and hold tight to your dreams. Writers Dan Zarzana and Jeff Garvin are about to take you through the hero's journey of It's A Wonderful Life. 

    Goodfellas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 94:22


    This month, writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana dissect Scorsese's 1990 real-live ganster tale using Joseph Campbell's mystical framework. (Like ya do.) So, borrow a kitchen knife from your sweet ol' ma,  stuff a .38 snubnose down your pants, and take your first pinch like a champ. This is the hero's journey of Goodfellas.

    Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 103:58


    Lock your doors, bolt your windows, turn off the lights — and join writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana as they use Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey as a knife to dissect John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic, Halloween.

    Terminator 2: Judgment Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 103:59


    Writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana take apart the story of TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY using the elements of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey (and Dan's Arnold impression, and perhaps an adult beverage.)

    Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 86:32


    String your bow, fletch an arrow, and join writers Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana as they use Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey framework to deconstruct Kevin Reynolds's 1991 blockbuster ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES. 

    Jaws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 69:32


    Book blogger Dan Zarzana and author Jeff Garvin examine Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster Jaws (starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw) using the framework of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey. Pack your Dramamine and fill your chum bucket. We're going fishing.

    American Graffiti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 78:16


    Gas up your hot rod, tune your radio to the Wolfman Jack show, and prepare your traffic light pick-up lines. We're cruising the strip with American Graffiti.

    Apollo 13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 76:59


    Don your pressure suit, clear your relief tube, and calculate your gimbal angles. We're lifting off on APOLLO 13.

    The Hunt for Red October

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 79:36


    Secure the hatches, flood the ballast tanks, and man your stations. We are on The Hunt for Red October!

    Outbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 69:35


    Lives are at stake and we have an oath to our listeners to uphold. Put on your hazmat suit and try to remain calm. We have been ordered to investigate Outbreak.

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