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name ascribed by the ancient Greeks to the author of the ''Iliad'' and the ''Odyssey''

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Classic Gaming Brothers
CGB - Episode Three Hundred Forty Eight: The Odyssey!

Classic Gaming Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 41:49


Another episode of Classic Gaming Brothers! This week we dive into Homer's epic poem, and talk about some video games related to The Odyssey! Our Patrons: Classic Gaming Enthusiast -- Byrgenwerth -- We have officially launched a Patreon! Check it out: https://patreon.com/ClassicGamingBrothers -- Send us feedback on episodes at ClassicGamingBrothers@gmail.com (and have a chance at winning a free game!), comment on our Facebook or shoot us a DM. -- Make sure to like our pages and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite streaming service we are on most of them. -- Check us out on Twitch at https://Twitch.tv/classicgamingbrothers and YouTube @Classicgamingbrothers. -- We have a website, it is at https://www.classicgamingbrothers.com    -- Intro/Outro song is "The Little Broth" by Rolemusic from the album "The Black Dot". The BWP song when used is "The Black" also by Rolemusic

Not In a Creepy Way
NIACW 677 The Jackal

Not In a Creepy Way

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 89:29


The Brothers discuss 1997's "The Jackal," which was maligned at the time but we found quite enjoyable. During which they discuss the Sidney Poitier, Kirstie Alley, and Tom Bergenger thriller "Shoot to Kill," authors David Morell and Stephen Hunter, Jack Black, and Pretty Woman.   Housekeeping starts at 1:17:45 during which J introduces us to RunPee.com for your "best time to go to the restroom during a movie viewed in the theater, Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," the other adaptation of the Homer classic "O Brother, Where Art Thou," and a photoshoot with Father Anderson's car.   File length 1:29:28 File Size 68.8 MB Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@notinacreepyway.com Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy Way

Confidently Wrong
#224 Road Trip from Hell - The Odyssey 2026

Confidently Wrong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 89:34


The crew saw Christopher Nolan's latest epic film, The Odyssey, and strive to put their visceral feelings into words. We had to match the epic 3 hour run time with an epic runtime of our own. Make sure you hit the restroom before starting this pod. It's a long one! Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Instagram: @confidently_pod YouTube: @confidentlywrongpodcast Website: confidentlywrong.simplecast.com Credits: Hosted by: Wesley Nakamura, Brian Redondo, Savon Jones Edited by: Wesley Nakamura Theme Music: Implied Authority by Bass Elf Link: https://soundcloud.com/bass_elf_music

Everyday Ethics
Church lessons from Covid, modernising Homer's Odyssey, and remembering Bryan Gallagher.

Everyday Ethics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 56:50


The Covid 19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of life: education, health, work… and religion. New research collates the experience of faith communities and how they engaged with the state. Have churches learned the lessons from the pandemic? Professor Gladys Ganiel coauthored the reports, and is joined in the studio by Rev John Alderdice (part of the Methodist Church's response group), Dr Naomi Green (the assistant general secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain), and Father Tim Bartlett(who represented northern Bishops on the faith forum).Christopher Nolan's epic film based on Homer's epic Odyssey poem is enjoying box office success. The Guardian's Charlotte Higgins tells why she fell in love with the poem as a teenager and considers how far modern moral sensibilities should influence the adaption of classics.And Sunday Sequence remembers Bryan Gallagher, whose distinctive voice and gifted storytelling delighted radio audiences. Father Brian D'Arcy reflects on the death of his friend and we listen back to Audrey's conversation with Bryan back in 2020 when he reflected on his life and what he might change if he had the chance to do it again.

Fresh Air
Best Of: ‘Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson / Actor Jon Bernthal

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 47:51


Christopher Nolan's new film ‘The Odyssey' is a box-office hit, but classics scholar Emily Wilson, who translated Homer's poem from the original text, says the film's script is abysmally written, lacking in emotional depth and character development. She talks about her translation and divisive criticism of the film. Also, we hear from actor Jon Bernthal who plays Menelaus, King of Sparta in ‘The Odyssey' and the Punisher in the new Spider-Man movie.  See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

You're Saying It Wrong
An (ahem) Odyssey Through Ancient Greek

You're Saying It Wrong

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 32:43


For no reason whatsoever, we look at some words that come from Homer's famous tale and Ancient Greek more generally.

Toy Power Podcast
#452.5: ReIssue Ep- Do What They Wanna Do; Say What They Wanna Say…

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 75:07


This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; even though we are Celebrating our 10th Year of Podcasting; we unfortunately exhausted all our energy on the Previous SDCC Reveals & Announcements Ep. So we are giving you a ReIssue episode instead from the Vault. (Originally Posted as Ep #143 - from October 2019). Original blurb: It’s a very special ep as we’re joined by not one, but two of favourite guests in Davey Damaged and Scotty so that’s right – it’s a Homer episode! Trent takes us through a vintage retrospective look at The Addams family by Playmates. Perfectly timed for Halloween, we wonder what could have been with this short-lived line and look to the future of the franchise as a new movie approaches. What characters didn’t get made, which ones make the camera glow and where does MC Hammer fit into it all? We make the jump to Show and Tell as Davey tries to trump us all with a purchase so large, we doubt it will actually fit in his toy room! There’s some DC, MOTU and even Final Fantasy options to choose from. Frank gives a lovely tribute showing that sometimes, the value of a toy; lays in more than its sticker price. Then it’s Quiz time and with Davey onboard, anything is possible. To say this episode goes off the rails is putting it mildly – but on the plus side we learnt that Trent can’t hold his liquor, Ben thinks photos record sound, Space Jam was an event and Rick Moranis is Trent’s muse. So hold on for this crazy ride that also serves as a farewell for one of the team…Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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X101 - On-Demand
26th Annual National Brockway Truck Show August 6th – 9th

X101 - On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026


X101's Matt Brooks sits down with Tom Kile to discuss the upcoming Brockway Truck Show and what activities will be happening throughout the weekend. Listen to the full interview on[Read More...] The post 26th Annual National Brockway Truck Show August 6th – 9th appeared first on X101 Always Classic - WXHC.com.

The Empire Film Podcast
No Sex Scenes! (ft. guest, Destin Daniel Cretton)

The Empire Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 94:54


This week's episode of the Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt — freshly returned from Comic-Con and San Diego — sit down for a lovely chat with Spider-Man: Brand New Day director, Destin Daniel Cretton. Either side of that, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara, Amon Warmann, and Ben Travis to discuss their favourite Spider-movies, look back at Comic-Con and a whole bunch of trailers, and review Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Ish. They also get into Emily Wilson's scathing criticism of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and discuss authors and writers who dislike movies based on their works. We've yet to hear from Homer, but we do have an ask in with his publicist. Enjoy.

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit
How Australia Turned the F/A-18A Hornet into a Killer [CLIP]

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 11:12


Get the full, ad-free episode here: https://www.10percenttrue.com/pricing-plans/listFormer Royal Australian Air Force Hornet pilot and Fighter Combat Instructor Ray "Homer" Simpson returns for Part 2.

Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)
Reloading Podcast 595 – ReloadingListener Todd stops by to talk SASS

Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026


Hello, and welcome to the Reloading Podcast here on the Firearms Radio Network.   Tonight the gang is talking with a listener who was been loading for a long while and shoots SASS.   Cartridge corner:    Suicide hotline 988 or 800-273-8255 https://walkthetalkamerica.org/ For Active Military or veterans, www.militaryonesource.com   Reviews:   Reloading Podcast Merch link   Please remember to use the affiliate links for Amazon and Brownells from the Webpage  it really does help the show and the network. Also visit https://huntshootoffroad.com/shop/ and use code RLP10 to save 10%on your Brass Goblin gear.   Patreons  New Patreons:  Current Patreons: Slim, Rick P, Billy G, Roland Y, Chris B, Justin N, Zeke, Byron Y, Homer, Larry C, Milsurp Duo, Chris S, Paul N, Alexander R, Carl K, Mark K, Drew, Richard C, Kenneth D, Mike S RLP pledge link   Thank you for listening.   How to get in contact with us: Google Voice # 608-467-0308 Reloading Podcast website. Reloading Podcast Facebook Reloading Podcast on Instagram Reloading Podcast on MeWe Reloading Podcast on Discord The Reloading Room  Buckeye Targets Rabbit Hole Precision YouTube Rabbit Hole Precision Website  

Guru Viking Podcast
Ep372: Hermitix - James Ellis

Guru Viking Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 154:41


In this episode I am joined by James Ellis - independent researcher; writer; host of the Hermitix podcast; and founder of the online magick school, the Hermitage. James traces his spiritual journey including new atheism, explorations in the occult, Gurdjieff work, conversion to and deconversion from Catholicism, and the founding of his online magick school, the Hermitage. James offers his critique of magickal protection practices, recounts his experiences of summoning demons of the Goetia, and explains his approach to spiritual teaching. James also describes his years of alcoholism, the complexities of British class culture, the awakening of his intellectual potential, his graduate studies in Continental Philosophy, why he did not enjoy reading Homer's Odyssey, and the pros and cons of talking in stories. … Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - James on Homer's Odyssey and favourite fiction 07:02 - Church of England upbringing 09:26 - A class mutt 12:22 - Working class lessons 15:10 - Winnie the Pooh vs the Moomins 16:13 - Chronic underachieving at school 22:36 - Functional alcoholism from 14-22 years old 26:53 - Discovering a passion for reading 30:50 - James' reading regime 32:36 - Finding time for reading 35:41 - School is an engine of trauma 39:45 - University degrees in Fine Art and Continental Philosophy 40:44 - A profound experience at 22 years old 45:08 - Why Continental Philosophy? 48:19 - Awakening intellectual potential 50:52 - Writing from the age of 16 53:53 - Beginnings of spiritual seeking & Alan Watts 56:04 - New Atheism, Chaos Magick, & the Occult 59:18 - Franz Bardon & Gurdjieff 01:03:34 - Franz Bardon and solo practice 01:07:43 - Discipline and building mind power 01:09:45 - Motives for occult involvement 01:12:30 - Crowley and HGA 01:15:47 - Becoming a Catholic 01:18:12 - Seeking falls away 01:23:40 - James draws a line in the interview 01:26:17 - Talking properly vs telling stories 01:28:26 - How to talk properly 01:30:04 - Energetic changes in the chest 01:34:46 - Free flowing being 01:36:56 - James asks for Steve's reaction 01:40:37 - De-converting from Catholicism 01:46:17 - Catholic formation 01:48:28 - Trying to share doubts with Catholics 01:50:09 - A small wave of de-converts 01:51:44 - Why the recent vogue of conversion to traditional Christianity 01:52:55 - Can the modern man return to religion? 01:57:04 - Being a child of Winter 02:00:04 - Magick without seeking 02:00:57 - James' magickal school, the Hermitage 02:09:15 - James on the experience of evil 02:14:27 - Summoning a demon of the Goetia 02:16:32 - Critique of magickal protection 02:20:17 - Why James still teaches banishing and protection magick 02:22:43 - Why James decided not to pursue a PhD 02:25:39 - Alan Chapman, John Michael Greer, and mentors 02:32:04 - Spiritual teaching and so what? … To find our more about James Ellis, visit: - https://www.youtube.com/@hermitixpodcast - https://the-hermitage.mn.co/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

PopaHALLics
PopaHALLics #168 "Blast(s) From the Past"

PopaHALLics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 29:28


PopaHALLics #168 "Blast(s) From the Past"We discuss writer/director Christopher Nolan's epic take on Homer's nearly 3000-year-old poem "The Odyssey." Kate's back too, talking about old—and new—favorites she watched while recovering from surgery.Theaters:"The Odyssey." Greek warrior Odyssey spends 10 hard yeasr trying to get home after the Trojan War. Plagued by the gods, or just needing GPS? Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as his wife Penelope, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, John Leguizamo, and Charlize Therzon.Streaming:"Disclosure Day," various streamers. Director Steven Spielberg returns to one of his favorite subjects with this action-packed adventure about a cybersecurity expert (Josh O'Connor) and a TV meteorologist (Emily Blunt) trying to expose the existence of alien life. A government contractor (Colin Firth) wants to silence them."The Rip," Netflix. Damon and buddy Ben Affleck star in this action thriller based on real events. When a group of Miami cops discover millions in cash during a house raid, is one or more of them actually trying to steal it? With Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, and Kyle Chandler."Lucky," Apple TV. When a multi-million-dollar heist goes wrong, con artist Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) must figure out who conned her while running for her life. This miniseries also stars Annette Benning and Timothy Olyphant."Rental Family," Hulu, Disney +, YouTube. In Japan, a struggling actor (Brendan Fraser) takes an unusual gig playing stand-in roles for strangers. When he's asked to pretend to be a young girl's father, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur in this film."I Will Find You," Netflix. This miniseries is based on Harlan Coben's novel. A father (Sam Worthington) imprisoned for his son's murder receives evidence suggesting his child may be alive. He escapes and seeks the truth. "Dublin Murders," Tubi. Two detectives (Killian Scott and Sarah Greene) investigate a young girl's murder on the outskirts of Dublin. This TV series is based on Tana French's novels "In the Woods" and "The Likeness.""Voicemails for Isabelle," Netflix. In this rom-com, a young woman (Zoey Deutch) copes with her sister's death by leaving voicemails for her describing her chaotic life in San Francisco. A mysterious real estate agent (Nick Robinson) unwittingly begins to receive the messages."Grantchester," Passport (PBS). This British series about a clergyman investigating mysterious wrongdoings in his small village with the help of an overworked detective inspector ends with its 11th season. "Blast from the Past," Tubi. In this 1999 romantic comedy, Adam (Brendan Fraser) has lived his entire life in a fallout shelter. When he finally comes to the surface, he finds the nuclear apocalypse didn't occur—and meets gorgeous Eve (Alicia Silverstone).

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s
Home Sweet Homer, Pt. 2 — The Odyssey | Next Picture Show

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 74:05 Transcription Available


Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey approaches Homer’s epic from a much more literal vantage point than O Brother Where Art Thou, but that doesn’t mean it’s a dutiful, beat-by-beat adaptation. So this week we’re talking through the ways in which Nolan put his personal stamp on one of the most well-known stories in all of literature, from the film’s non-linear structure and preoccupation with time, to the physicality and humanity Nolan brings to this big-screen spectacle about a time of apparent magic. Then in Connections, we look at how these two very different films approach their shared source material, not just in direct character and narrative parallels, but also their interest in the oral tradition and eras coming to an end. Then in Your Next Picture we return to the subject of O Brother ’s music with a recommendation for the 2000 concert film Down From the Mountain. Please share your thoughts about O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Odyssey, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Matt Johnson’s Tony and Brad Bird’s Ratatouille This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overdue
Stop! Homer Time: The Iliad - Chatting with Emily Wilson

Overdue

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 44:02


With the recent release of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and buzz around Emily Wilson's translation of Homer, we thought we would unlock this special Stop! Homer Time episode originally released to Patreon supporters in early 2024.In November 2023, the acclaimed translator returned to the show to chat with us as we embarked upon our Iliad read. She spoke with us about her process, what it was like to have an audience clamoring for her translation, and what happens when the muses make you forget how to play guitar. For more information on longreads series like Stop! Homer Time, please head to patreon.com/overduepod.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THIRD EYE DROPS
The Odyssey Is Not What You Think: Reality Is a Soul Trap | Ike Baker

THIRD EYE DROPS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 121:28


Esotericist, Ike Baker returns to the mind meld!

Close Reads
The Pros and Cons of Christopher Nolan's Adaptation of "The Odyssey"

Close Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 66:14


What makes The Odyssey difficult to adapt? Which parts of Homer's story are most essential to include? In what ways does Christopher Nolan's adaptation work (and not work)? Writer, teacher, and film-lover Joshua Gibbs joins the show to discuss in this special episode. What did you think of the film? Let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

Toucher & Rich
Fred Toucher's Movie Review of THE ODYSSEY | What Happened Last Night | Red Sox Beat A's 4-2 on Monasterio's 2-run Homer in 10th - 7/30 (Hour 1) 

Toucher & Rich

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 43:25


(00:00) Fred went to see THE ODYSSEY and give his very in-depth movie review!(00:23:00.53)(00:33:53.21) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Andrew Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night. Tarik Skubal gets standing ovation in possible last Tigers start as trade deadline looms.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ink to Film
The Odyssey (2026 Film) | An Epic For Our Time

Ink to Film

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 116:24


Christopher Nolan's sword and sandals epic is dominating the box office and generating an immense amount of buzz, hot takes, backlash, and praise. In episode 390, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they compare the film to Homer's epic poem, debate the value of 70mm IMAX, consider a career-defining performance, and unpack the film's overall themes that Nolan uses to make this story one for modern audiences. They finish with an impossible task, deciding which one was better: the book or the movie! Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup The Odyssey or any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: "Rapture" by Ross Bugden  https://youtu.be/vja87ZXejyk?si=PJlByfDXNemtqJMo References https://youtu.be/G_IfNYuyEZA?si=vbKrehIDiqIxQoZe Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.co... Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.co... James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

The Strange Harbors Podcast

One of our longest episodes ever in which we review the movie of the summer: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. We discuss the filmmaker's ongoing battle with his inner clinician, an updated ranking of the filmography, and the odd right-wing backlash facing the movie. Nolan continues from 2023's Oppenheimer his reflection of our own cracked modernity and its broad gesture towards the death of civility, but does The Odyssey maintain its predecessor's craft and evocative core? Tune in and find out.

FUT IN REVIEW
EA Sports FC 27 Gameplay Deep Dive!

FUT IN REVIEW

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 41:38


Welcome back to FUT in Review #739! Today, John and Homer (Graeme) reunite after a well-deserved one-week breather to break down the first official gameplay details released by EA Sports. Moving away from pure real-life football, the duo dissects the deep-dive pitch notes and six-minute trailer to explore what competitive FUT 27 mechanics will actually look like on the pitch.We break down the technical updates and system shifts unfiltered:The Manual Defending Overhaul: EA is attempting to dial back AI-controlled defenders in competitive play. AI teammates will no longer win possession outright for you or boast extreme interception radiuses; instead, manual input gets a wider reach and better tackles. John and Homer debate whether EA will hold their ground or "patch the life out of it" five weeks in like previous years when the casual player base complains about conceding goals.The Corner Kick & Crossing Rework: Long-standing short corner metas might finally be challenged. A new camera transition during corners gives players a brief window to trigger "avoidance" mechanics, shield, and manually attack space in the box. Coupled with a complete crossing overhaul that replaces assisted trajectories with space-targeted deliveries, crossing into the box might actually be viable again.New L1 & R1 Trigger Mechanics: The team breaks down the newest controller additions. By tapping both L1 and R1 (LB & RB) simultaneously, players can now trigger curved runs to exploit spaces behind high-line center-backs. Additionally, EA is capping the distance of manual-triggered runs to prevent unauthentic 80-yard fullback overlaps that force opponents into low-block six-at-the-back systems.Off-Balance Dribbling & PlayStyles: Powered by physical attributes, elite dribblers will now stumble through shoulder challenges and body bumps without instantly losing control. Plus, EA has narrowed the gap between regular PlayStyles and PlayStyle+ traits to make early-game starter cards far more useful.⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK

The Third Act Podcast
Episode 300: Episode 300 - The Odyssey, Oh Brother Where Art Thou? (2000)

The Third Act Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 142:45


On the three-hundredth episode of THE THIRD ACT PODCAST, the crew are celebrating a podcasting milestone the way Nolan intended!Jericho, Christian, and Armando defy the cinematic gods by tackling Christopher Nolan's latest IMAX blockbuster experience, THE ODYSSEY by pairing it with Ethan and Joel Coen's folksy 2000 Homer adaptation Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? In the Recently Watched segment, THE FIRM (1989), MADE IN BRITAIN (1982), ROAD (1987), MAGELLAN, and HADESTOWN: THE MUSICAL are discussed.They also talk format fiascos, epic rants, sexual derangement, large scale imagery, and a very special commemorative email!Subscribe to Jericho's Substack: symbioticreviews.substack.comKeep in touch with us on Instagram and email us anytime at: TheThirdActPodcast@gmail.com   

Dog Days of Podcasting Challenge
Clinton Alvord : comedy4cast

Dog Days of Podcasting Challenge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026


Ten years of wandering, condensed into a sprint. This time around, we are bringing you a very-special retelling of Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. It's high on energy but also delightfully low on patience. Because let's be honest: ten years is a long time to spend lost at sea, and we have a podcast to run. Behind the Scenes of "A Condensed-Space Odyssey" Our actors are ready, the sound effects are mostly accurate, and everything is set to go. Well, except for some last-minute edits made strictly for time-management purposes. Clinton is sure the cast won't mind. After all, who wouldn't be thrilled about having their grand theatrical moments reduced to brief cameos? Our story centers on a hero of the Trojan War, Odysseus. Right now, he's just trying to get home to Ithaca. But a petty Poseidon and a very love-struck nymph have other plans. You'll feel the ocean spray during his turbulent raft ride through monstrous whirlpools, hear the beckoning call of rock-loving sirens, and almost taste the tragic consequences of munching on flowers and farm animals. And in a faction of the time Christopher Nolan took to tell the story! Can a hero survive when his script is cut? The sails are set, the wind is in the bag, and the clock is ticking. Grab your favorite goblet of wine and join us for the ride of a lifetime! Listen now or face the wrath of a cut-for-time god! >> Special Guest Star: Bonnie Kenderdine>> You can also support comedy4cast by becoming a patron on Patreon>> Or you can get Clinton a Dunkin' card or a cup of coffee via Ko-Fi>> Follow comedy4cast on BlueSky, Instagram, Facebook, MeWe, and Mastodon >> Give us a call via the Super Secret Phone Line (213) 290-4451>> Also check out Clinton's other podcast, The Topic is Trek>> Certain sounds effects heard on comedy4cast are courtesy of freeSFX and FreeSound.org Click here for a transcript of this episode.

Arroe Collins
You've Seen The Odyssey Now Experience The Music With Robin Batteau

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 27:57 Transcription Available


Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon's epic triumph The Odyssey resurrects the ancient world that turbocharged Western civilization — democracy, theater, philosophy, architecture, art.If that era had a soundtrack, it would sound uncannily like Robin Batteau's magical, mystical Banned in Sparta: eleven songs mosaic‑ed from the shards of pottery and scraps of parchment left behind by Greece's great lyric poets. These were the original singer‑songwriters — Archilochus, Sappho, Alcaeus — performing with lyres the way Dylan or Taylor Swift perform with guitars today.Bat­teau built these songs like a paleontologist assembling a T. Rex, filling gaps in the ancient fragments with “musical bones” of his own devising. And to bring them fully to life, he chose voices from our own Golden Age of singer‑songwriting: Eric Andersen (“tremulous, touchingly chamber finale”), Carolyn Hester (who hosted Dylan's first recorded appearance), Livingston Taylor, Kate Taylor, Tom Paxton, rocker Robin Lane, plus Tony‑winning actor James Naughton and his children Greg and Keira, Batteau himself, and newcomer Matt Nakoa.The result is a contemporary folk mosaic that feels both ancient and modern — a soundtrack to the world Homer walked through.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
History with Dr Grant Morris

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 7:55


Christopher Nolan's version of the Odyssey has got lots of you talking about the Homer classic again .. which is quite astonishing given it was written around the 8th century. But as our resident historian Dr Grant Morris is keen to explain .. this isn't the first time Homer's timeless works have been giving the pop culture treatment.

The Bugle
An AI Odyssey

The Bugle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 54:00


Joining Andy this week on issue 4387 of The Bugle is Tiff Stevenson and from across the pacific Hari Kondabolu. As they report on Elon Musk's plans to remake an accurate portrayal of Homer's An Odyssey following the release of Christopher Nolan's cinematic blockbuster. Elsewhere the Bugle catch up of the actions of the 47th US President, the Italian con man who tricked tourists for years, Andy Burnham's first few days in office and the Commonwealth Games!

Daily Signal News
Victor Davis Hanson: What Critics Get Wrong About Homer's ‘Odyssey'

Daily Signal News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 12:25


Homer's Odyssey was not written as a straightforward account of the Bronze Age. It emerged from centuries of oral storytelling that preserved faint memories of Mycenaean civilization, absorbed the customs of the Greek Dark Ages, and incorporated warfare, agriculture, politics, and language from Homer's own time. The collapse that followed the Trojan War transformed ruined palaces, forgotten tombs, and distant rulers into stories of Cyclopes, demigods, and legendary heroes. That complicated history also challenges criticism of Christopher Nolan's adaptation, since Homer's poem itself blends multiple eras rather than presenting a historically exact picture of ancient Greece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Old Timey Podcast
114: The Fate & Legacy of Floyd Collins (Finale)

An Old Timey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 113:27


By Friday, February 13th, 1925, rescue workers were getting close to Floyd Collins, who lay trapped deep down in Sand Cave. Above ground, crowds gathered and prayed for Floyd. Reporters questioned state officials for any updates. Photographers readied their cameras around the rescue shaft, hoping to capture the big moment.  By that point, Floyd Collins had been stuck for two weeks. Rescuers were confident they would find him. They just didn't know if they'd find him alive. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Norm pulled from: “Charles Lindbergh – No Fan Of The American Press – Sound Familiar?” Mr. Magazine, September 5, 2019. https://mrmagazine.me/2019/09/05/charles-lindbergh-no-fan-of-the-american-press-sound-familiar-a-mr-magazine-blast-from-the-past-circa-may-1954/.Collins, Homer, and John Lehrberger. The Life and Death of Floyd Collins. Cave Books, 2001.“Fingerprints and Bloodstains.” Kentucky Cop Stories, January 29, 2022. https://kentuckycopstories.wordpress.com/2022/01/29/fingerprints-and-bloodstains-louisville-ky/.Kem, David Randolph. The Kentucky Cave Wars: The Century That Shaped Mammoth Cave National Park. David Randolph Kem, 2014.Murray, Robert K., and Roger W. Brucker. Trapped! The Story of Floyd Collins. University Press of Kentucky, 1982. https://archive.org/details/trappedstoryofst0000murr.Reilly, Lucas. “The 1925 Cave Rescue That Captivated the Nation.” Mental Floss, July 13, 2018. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/544782/1925-cave-rescue-that-captivated-the-united-states-floyd-collins.Theiss, Nancy. “1936 Murder Case Still Resonates in La Grange.” Courier-Journal, June 2, 2026. https://archive.is/vPbAz.Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Daily Signal Podcast: Victor Davis Hanson: What Critics Get Wrong About Homer's ‘Odyssey'

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 12:25


Homer's Odyssey was not written as a straightforward account of the Bronze Age. It emerged from centuries of oral storytelling that preserved faint memories of Mycenaean civilization, absorbed the customs of the Greek Dark Ages, and incorporated warfare, agriculture, politics, and language from Homer's own time. The collapse that followed the Trojan War transformed ruined […]

Pop Culture Affidavit
Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 174: The Odyssey

Pop Culture Affidavit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026


It’s part two of a two-part crossover with Required Reading With Tom and Stella. In part one, we looked at Homer’s The Odyssey. Here, we take another look at The Odyssey, this time looking at the recently released blockbuster movie directed by Christopher Nolan. What did we think of the [...]

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Welcome To The Party Pal: The Mind-Bending Film & Television Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed!

This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal dissects The Odyssey, the 2026 epic action fantasy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with his wife Emma Thomas. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem the Odyssey, it stars an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. In the film, Odysseus (Damon), the Greek king of Ithaca, undergoes a long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War and encounters mythical beings as he attempts to reunite with his wife Penelope (Hathaway). Join in as hosts Michael Shields and Ryan O'Connell confront a cyclops, dangerous creature-enchantresses, perilous ocean whirlpools, backstabbing suitors, and more in an episode that praises Nolan's breathtaking achievement of a film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keen On Democracy
Why Volodymyr Zelensky Is the World's Only Living Statesman: Steven B. Smith on the Leadership America Lacks

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 43:21


“The statesman is an educator who leads through language — who gives a people the language they need to think about themselves.” — Steven B. Smith on what makes a statesman Was Odysseus a statesman? The Yale political philosopher Steven B. Smith — who, by the way, can't beg, steal or borrow a ticket to Christopher Nolan's cinematic epic — offers a cautious yes. While Odysseus wasn't exactly a founder of states, he was, to borrow one of Homer's favorite words, “polytropos” — which translates as many-sided, a master of the political adaptability that Machiavelli demanded of his Prince. In his forthcoming On Statesmanship, Smith distinguishes the true statesman from the mere leader. All 195 states in the world have leaders, he says, almost none are blessed with statesmen. A genuine statesman, he explains, is an educator who leads his fellow citizens through language. So Lincoln's Gettysburg Address gave Americans new words to think about themselves. Just like de Gaulle's “certain idea of France” and Churchill's uncompromisingly defiant language in 1940. For statesmen, timing is everything. “Fortune is a woman,” Machiavelli advised his Prince, so she should be mastered adventurously. Many are called, few are chosen. But then they are unchosen. That same unbowed Churchill spent a decade in the political wilderness before 1940, then got booted out of office at the end of the war. Hegel called such figures world-historical individuals — used by history, then cruelly discarded. Ironically, it's “great” men of history like Odysseus and Churchill who are most vulnerable to its female fortune. On Statesmanship is equally clear about who doesn't qualify for this exclusive club. Smith argues that Lenin, Hitler, and Napoleon might have founded states, but weren't statesmen because they had no respect for the rule of law. Nor is the club purely Western, white, or male. Mandela, Havel, Gandhi, and MLK all qualify as “statesmen without states.” Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew makes the cut as a constitutionalist if not a democrat. Fortune might be a woman, but Margaret Thatcher and Indira Gandhi mastered fate with more adventure than their male colleagues. Political leadership these days, Smith says, is monopolized by either technocrats or demagogues. In fact, Smith can only name one true contemporary statesman — Volodymyr Zelensky who, he says, is “doing a stirring imitation of Winston Churchill.” Otherwise the world is drifting into Thucydides' trap where the strong do what they like and the weak suffer what they must. Thus our longing for many-sided leaders like Odysseus. Which is why Nolan's blockbuster is such a hit that Steven Smith has yet to see it. One small footnote to this conversation. Afterwards, Smith sent me a note expressing a correction of how he described Obama: “Reflecting back on the conversation, I was embarrassed about what I said about Obama lacking ‘civil courage.' That is not exactly what I meant. Probably a better formulation would be to say that he lacked what Plato called ‘thymos,' a kind of public-spirited anger. His rationality and ‘coolness' — in many ways admirable traits — gave the impression that he was too aloof from the rough-and-tumble of politics. Anger and indignation when judiciously employed, as my former student Amia Srinivasan has argued, remain formidable tools in the statesman's tool kit.” Five Takeaways •       A Leader Is Not a Statesman. There are 195 states in the world and every one has a leader; almost none has a statesman. The concept is an ideal of what leadership aspires to be, running from Plato's Politikos and the philosopher-king to the present. The statesman has the usual leadership virtues — foresight, courage, determination, a willingness to say unpopular things — but Smith's central claim is different: the statesman is an educator who leads through language, giving a people the words they need to think about themselves. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address shaped how Americans understand their republic; de Gaulle led with “a certain idea of France”; Churchill and Disraeli wrote the British self-image.•       Timing — and the Tragedy. Statesmanship is a matter of the ripe moment, and the moment is cruel. Churchill spent the 1930s in the political wilderness, changed parties, presided over Gallipoli — and yet when 1940 came, he was there, prepared; the instant peace was established, the voters discarded him. Lenin resolved the Marxists' endless debate about whether Russia was “ripe” by deciding that ripeness was a matter of willpower. Hegel called such figures world-historical individuals — Caesar, Napoleon, Alexander — whom history uses for its purposes and then throws away. Even without Hegel's grand narrative, Smith notes, statesmen are routinely and cruelly discarded by their own people. There is a tragedy built into the art.•       Who's Out — and Who's In. Lenin, Hitler, and Napoleon founded states, but founders of tyrannies are not statesmen: for Smith the modern statesman is inseparable from constitutionalism — rule of law, balance of powers, the capacity to listen and accept less than the whole loaf. Nor is the club white, Western, or male. Mandela, Havel, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King appear as “statesmen without states,” shaping nations before or without holding office; Lee Kuan Yew qualifies as a constitutionalist if not a democrat; Thatcher — who famously told a wobbling American president to stiffen — and Indira Gandhi practice statecraft at the highest level. As for the word itself: Smith keeps “statesman.” “Statesperson,” he rules, is ugly.•       The Anti-Statesmen: Technocrat and Demagogue. Smith's chapter on anti-statesmen identifies the two failed models of modern leadership: the technocrat, a problem-solver-in-chief without a narrative, and the demagogue — a Greek word, and a breed democracies reliably produce — who rules through fear, intimidation, and humiliation. Trump, mentioned barely twice in the book, is filed under the latter, classically. Obama remains Smith's enigma: civic seriousness and dazzling rhetorical gifts — yet lacking, Smith suggests on reflection, what Plato called thymos, a kind of public-spirited anger. Obama's rationality and coolness, admirable in themselves, gave the impression of a man too aloof from the rough-and-tumble of politics; anger and indignation, judiciously employed — as Smith's former student Amia Srinivasan has argued — remain formidable tools in the statesman's tool kit. The Democrats, Smith argues, are trapped between both failed models, and need what Lincoln, FDR, JFK, and Reagan had: an affirmative story of America to embed themselves in.•       One Statesman Standing. Asked to name a contemporary statesman, Smith offers exactly one — “and I say God bless him”: Volodymyr Zelensky, doing a stirring imitation of Winston Churchill, showing guts and magnanimity in a horrible moment for his people. Otherwise: seven British prime ministers in a decade, and a paucity everywhere else. Statesmen, Smith warns, cannot simply be willed into existence. And the alternative is already visible — the world of Thucydides, where the strong do what they like and the weak suffer what they must, carved into spheres of influence by Iran, Russia, and China. That is what a w...

Reality Raincheck
The Odyssey by Homer with guest Dr. Emily Hauser

Reality Raincheck

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 68:40


Exploring The Odyssey with Dr. Emily Hauser | Homer, Emily Wilson, Greek Mythology & the Humanities Few books have shaped Western literature more profoundly than Homer's The Odyssey. Nearly 3,000 years after it was composed, readers are still asking the same questions Homer posed: What makes a hero? What does it truly mean to find home? How much of our lives is shaped by fate, choice, and the stories we tell ourselves? In this episode of Reality Raincheck, we're joined by ancient historian and classicist Dr. Emily Hauser for an in-depth discussion of one of history's greatest epics. Together we explore Homer's world, the remarkable staying power of The Odyssey, the challenges of translating ancient Greek into modern English, and why Emily Wilson's acclaimed translation has introduced a new generation of readers to this timeless masterpiece. We also discuss some of the most fascinating questions surrounding The Odyssey: Who was Homer, and did he really write The Odyssey? Why is The Odyssey still taught in schools and universities around the world? How does Emily Wilson's translation differ from earlier translations? What role do Athena and the Greek gods play in Odysseus's journey? What does the poem teach us about heroism, family, identity, and home? What can modern readers still learn from an ancient epic? One of the themes that stayed with me after this conversation is the importance of the humanities. Great literature doesn't simply entertain us—it teaches us to think carefully, wrestle with difficult ideas, understand cultures beyond our own, and appreciate the experiences of people separated from us by centuries. Those are skills worth preserving. As colleges and universities continue to reduce or eliminate humanities programs, I believe we should make a conscious effort to support them. The study of literature, history, philosophy, languages, and the arts helps shape thoughtful, curious, compassionate people. If you believe these disciplines matter, I encourage you to learn more about organizations like the National Humanities Alliance and the work they're doing to advocate for humanities education. If you enjoyed today's conversation, I highly recommend Dr. Hauser's bestselling book, Mythica: A New History of Homer's World, Through the Women Written Out of It. It offers a fascinating look at the women, history, archaeology, and culture that shaped the world behind The Iliad and The Odyssey. Learn More Dr. Emily Hauser Website: https://www.emilyhauser.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyhauserauthor/?hl=en Mythica (Penelope's Bones in the U.S.) Penelope's Bones by Emily Hauser Support the Humanities National Humanities Alliance: https://nhalliance.org/

Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!
Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show! 7.28.26

Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 202:27


33.034 When you've got rockin' on your mind... it's gotta be DJ Del Villarreal's "Go Kat, GO! The Rock-A-Billy Show!" Broadcasting LIVE from the world-famous Motorbilly Studio, it's your Aztec Werewolf™ pal, DJ Del bringing you 3 big hours of the hottest roots-rockin' sounds around. Tonight we're wishing the late American country music comedian and guitarist (Henry) "Homer" Haynes (of Homer & Jethro fame) a happy 106th posthumous birthday with a bushel basket of hilarious hillbilly rockers! More great songs from bands appearing at the Great Lakes Rockabilly Road Trip (go to the website www.greatlakesrockabilly.com for info, tickets and news!) and a raucous R&B set featuring both vintage and modern rockin' blues acts! Requests: del at motorbilly dot com - good to the last bop!™Please follow on FaceBook, Instagram & Twitter!

Two True Freaks! Mega Feed
Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 174: The Odyssey

Two True Freaks! Mega Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026


It’s part two of a two-part crossover with Required Reading With Tom and Stella. In part one, we looked at Homer’s The Odyssey. Here, we take another look at The Odyssey, this time looking at the recently released blockbuster movie directed by Christopher Nolan. What did we think of the [...]

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Zen Parenting Radio
The Odyssey- Episode #880

Zen Parenting Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 73:16


Cathy and Todd discuss the most recent summer blockbuster, The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s epic and why a 2,700-year-old story about identity, home, and longing still hits just as hard today. From the Cyclops to the Sirens to Circe, they trace the myths and monsters and what those stories still reveal about who we are, and why the humanities matter to a thriving culture. It’s also a conversation about disguise and belonging, and why it’s so hard to come home when the choices of war change the world and leave shame behind. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World

The Next Picture Show
Home Sweet Homer, Pt. 2 — The Odyssey

The Next Picture Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 74:05 Transcription Available


Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey approaches Homer’s epic from a much more literal vantage point than O Brother Where Art Thou, but that doesn’t mean it’s a dutiful, beat-by-beat adaptation. So this week we’re talking through the ways in which Nolan put his personal stamp on one of the most well-known stories in all of literature, from the film’s non-linear structure and preoccupation with time, to the physicality and humanity Nolan brings to this big-screen spectacle about a time of apparent magic. Then in Connections, we look at how these two very different films approach their shared source material, not just in direct character and narrative parallels, but also their interest in the oral tradition and eras coming to an end. Then in Your Next Picture we return to the subject of O Brother ’s music with a recommendation for the 2000 concert film Down From the Mountain. Please share your thoughts about O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Odyssey, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. Next Pairing: Matt Johnson’s Tony and Brad Bird’s Ratatouille This episode is presented by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code NEXTPIC26 for 15% off.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/join/NextPictureShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomer & Gio
Yanks Sanchez Hits 1st Homer, Lindor Shines in Mets Win

Boomer & Gio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 10:04


Jerry's got Dave Sims call as the Yankees beat the White Sox with Ali Sanchez hitting his first career HR. Max Fried said he was not great, not terrible. The Mets beat the Braves as Lindor drove in 6 with a triple and two home runs. Plaxico Burress was with Carton and Lil' Wayne and was asked which was worse, playing for the Jets or going to prison.

Boomer & Gio
Hour 2 - NFL Rookie Problems, Sanchez Hits First Homer For Yanks

Boomer & Gio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 39:35


Chris Russo leaves Boomer a mystery message about a potential opportunity, before Boomer heads to a Chicago card show with Phil Simms. Al turns into a "Cam Ward truther" after watching Quarterback on Netflix, leading Boomer to recount his own terrible rookie year. Jerry returns for an update that starts with a talk about herpes, followed by Dave Sims calling the Yankees' win on Ali Sanchez's first HR, Max Fried assessing his outing, and Francisco Lindor driving in six as the Mets beat the Braves. Plus, Plaxico Burress gets asked if playing for the Jets or going to prison was worse, and the hour wraps with a cult leader making people convulse.

Tim Conway Jr. on Demand
From Homeless to Homer, It's An Odyssey Outrage!

Tim Conway Jr. on Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 35:38 Transcription Available


The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour with Mark Thompson Hour 1 (7.27) Mark Thompson is in the chair tonight filling in for Tim Conway Jr., who’s off on his Alaska cruise. Mark just touched down hours ago with his soon-to-be wife Courtney from their European vacation to her ancestral homeland of Croatia. They kicked things off in London during a stifling heatwave and even had a theater run-in with the sexy new couple Meryl Streep and Martin Short. Mark only spotted two homeless people the whole time he was in London — so why can’t LA and its homeless industrial complex do better? Has anyone seen “The Odyssey”? The big-screen remake of the classic tale is crushing it at the box office and helping rescue Hollywood. Was it really written by the blind poet Homer? Turns out the story kept changing every time it was told over the centuries. One classics professor who translated the original text that inspired Christopher Nolan’s film just ripped the movie to shreds, calling it an absolute stinker. Meanwhile, big cities are losing kids as families pack up and move to smaller towns — the number of children under 18 in major urban areas has dropped 10% in the past decade, while fertility rates keep falling across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nerdrotic Podcast
Spider-Man Far From Homer | Rings of Power Gets Pegg-ed – The Real BBC w MauLer and HeelvsBabyface

Nerdrotic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026


Welcome to Bagging, Boarding, and Chatting. The Comic Book Show with Gary from @nerdrotic , Az from @HeelvsBabyface and @MauLerYT #Hollywood #Disney #mandalorianandgrogu Las VegasContinue reading

Nerdrotic Podcast
Spider-Man Far From Homer | Rings Of Power Admits FAILURE – Nerdrotic at Night 603

Nerdrotic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026


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Cinemondo Podcast
The Odyssey (2026) Movie Review | Christopher Nolan's Epic Masterpiece? | Cinemondo Deep Dive!

Cinemondo Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 20:03


Send us Fan Mailtarring Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, Samantha Morton, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo, Corey Hawkins, Bill Irwin, and an incredible ensemble cast, this adaptation of Homer's legendary epic may become one of Christopher Nolan's defining achievements.Was this Nolan's best film yet? Is it one of the greatest IMAX experiences ever made? And where does it rank among the best films of the year?Support the show

Religion Unplugged
Does "The Odyssey" Understand Ancient Greek Religion?

Religion Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 59:11 Transcription Available


Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” hit theaters a little over a week ago.The film earned an estimated $124 million on its opening weekend and, at the time of this recording, received a score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 4.4 stars on Letterboxd.While Nolan's mastery of his craft and a well-loved cast have certainly done their part in making the film a success, the credit must still go where it is due—to the architect of the source material: Homer.Tradition says that Homer was a blind, rambling poet. However, most historians agree that it is unlikely that one man put the epic together. Instead, The Odyssey was likely built on hundreds of years of oral tradition—with each poet adding their brick to the masterful wall that is the tale of Odysseus. And today, through this new film, our century adds its own brick to the wall.And through the centuries of this poem's adaptation and evolution, the amalgam of worldviews the different poets brought to the story exposed the spiritual beliefs of an entire age.For readers coming from an Abrahamic faith background, the way deities are presented in the tale is both familiar and foreign. The power checks out—as does the relational element and the blessings. But the foolishness, the pettiness—the humanity of the gods—feels foreign and even blasphemous.So how does this new rendition, made by people living in a society dominated by Abrahamic faiths and secularism deal with the devout, but perplexingly hubristic character of Odysseus? Is faith treated thoughtfully and with respect? Or is it made out to be as fantastical as the strange creatures of Greek myth?To find out how religion is and isn't represented in The Odyssey, I spoke with Religion Unplugged's very own culture critic and frequent host of the podcast, Joseph Holmes.

The Thomas Jefferson Hour
#1714 Christopher Nolan's Odyssey

The Thomas Jefferson Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 55:07


Host David Horton interviews Clay about Christopher Nolan's new blockbuster film on Homer's Odyssey. How closely does it follow the Homeric original? What changes in theme and character did Nolan make to turn the ancient poem into a film for our time? What should we make of the culture war dispute over the casting of a Black woman as Helen of Troy and a transgender actor as Sinon of the Wooden Horse episode? Since Homer makes the story a triumphant homecoming of the last of the heroes of Troy, why does Nolan make Odysseus a man of regret for the role he played in ending the heroic age and bringing on the long Greek Dark Ages? Is Matt Damon an adequate Odysseus? How about Charlize Theron as the goddess Calypso? What themes was Nolan attempting to wrestle with, and how successful was he? Does it help to have a deep background in the Homeric epics, or is it best to see the film with little or no familiarity with the epic tradition? This episode was recorded on July 23, 2026.  

Signposts with Russell Moore
Why Christopher Nolan's Odyssey Haunts Us Right Now

Signposts with Russell Moore

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 14:57


From the Moore to the Point newsletter: No matter which way we turn, we don't know what home is. That's why Homer still rings true, even in the era of IMAX and SpaceX. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here. Keep up with Russell: Sign up for the weekly newsletter where Russell shares thoughtful takes on big questions, offers a Christian perspective on life, and recommends books and music he's enjoying. Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American Prestige
Bonus - The Real Odyssey w/ Joel Christensen (Preview)

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 15:38


Subscribe now for the full episode. Joel Christensen, professor of classics at the CUNY Graduate Center, joins Danny and Derek for a discussion about Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey. They talk about the scholarly debate over Homer as an idea rather than an individual; the mythic Trojan War; guilt and moral responsibility in Homer's Odysseus vs. Nolan's; the roles of Penelope, Telemachus, and Agamemnon; the film's monsters, casting choices, and depictions of the gods; and how Nolan's ending departs from that of the original.  Be sure to check out Joel's book Why Odysseus? Survivor, Scoundrel, Anti-Hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ancients
Hollywood's Odyssey: The Historians' Verdict

The Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 70:40


Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film Odyssey brings Homer's epic roaring back to life and Tristan Hughes and Dr. Emily Hauser are here to unpack every storm, monster and star-making turn. From the brilliance of the adaptation to the ancient story beneath it, Tristan and Emily bring their expert historical knowledge to challenge what Nolan keeps, what he changes, and why Odysseus still captivates us after 2,500 years.MOREZeusListen on AppleListen on SpotifyCassandra: Priestess of TroyListen on AppleListen on SpotifyWe're going on *TOUR* to Australia and New Zealand! - tickets are selling fast, last few available here.Presented by Tristan Hughes. The editor is Natasha Hughes. Studio manager is Hanif Hussain. The video producer is McKenna Fernandez, producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastSign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week PLUS early access, ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boyce of Reason
s08e53 | Nolan's Homer: Ancient Myth vs. "Modern Audience" | with Stelios Panagiotou

Boyce of Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 115:02


@LotuseatersDotCom and @PhilosophyAcrossTime ’s Stelios Panagiotou discurses his take on Nolan’s Odyssey, as a Greek and as a Philosopher. Follow the fellow: https://x.com/Panagiotou90St https://www.youtube.com/@PhilosophyAcrossTimeSupport this channel:https://www.paypal.me/benjaminboycehttps://cash.app/$benjaminaboycehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/benjaminaboyce

Unspooled
The Odyssey (with Lucas Matthew Herchenroeder)

Unspooled

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 64:06


Amy drops an emergency Unspooled episode to unpack Christopher Nolan's epic take on The Odyssey, joined by USC classics professor Lucas Herrenroeder. Together they compare Homer's original poem with Nolan's bold reinterpretation, exploring everything from its Bronze Age authenticity and towering Cyclops sequence to the film's treatment of Circe, the sirens, and the gods themselves. Along the way, they debate what Nolan changes, what he leaves behind, and how his version reframes Odysseus as a flawed hero. You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheer Check out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices