Podcasts about mythology

Can fear and enchantment be two sides of the same coin?  How can stories help children navigate through darkness and wonder?  Maria Tatar, the John L. Loeb Research Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and of Folklore and Mythology at Harvard University, joins us to discuss the role of children's literature in offering curiosity and courage in young readers.  Warning: you may never think about some classic books the same way again...

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Narrator: Thomas Jones

We love a theatre ghost, but what about THE Theatre Ghost - The Phantom of the Opera! We are joined by the author of Our Strange Duet, Erin A. Craig to discuss her adaptation of the stage play, how Phantom transformed her into a theatre kid, and her own spooky experiences backstage as a professional stage manager! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of fire and housing insecurity. GuestErin A. Craig is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. After getting her B.F.A. from the University of Michigan, in Theatre Design and Production, she stage managed tragic operas with hunchbacks, séances, and murderous clowns, then decided she wanted to write books that were just as spooky. You can order Our Strange Duet wherever you get books. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Will you join us for year 10, episode 500, and beyond at patreon.com/spiritspodcast??- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344- Check out the fabulous sexual education podcast Sex Ed with DB! Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Nate welcomes author and philosopher, Charles Eisenstein, for a long-requested conversation on the mythologies underneath civilization. For over two decades, Charles has argued that the crises defining modern life all trace back to the story of separation, the largely unspoken belief that each of us is an isolated self, competing against other selves and against a nature made of indifferent, exploitable resources. Charles traces how this story co-evolved with technology, language, and scale, and how quantitative thinking both extends and distorts our understanding of complex problems. He and Nate also discuss why Charles has come to believe that ecological and energy constraints will not force humanity onto a wiser path, rather that the choice has to be made consciously, person by person. (Conversation recorded on August 12th, 2026)    About Charles Eisenstein: Charles Eisenstein is an American author, public speaker, and teacher whose work focuses on civilization, consciousness, money, and human cultural evolution. He graduated from Yale University in 1989 with a degree in Mathematics and Philosophy, and spent the following decade as a Chinese–English translator before turning to writing and speaking full-time. He is the author of several books, including The Ascent of Humanity (2007), Sacred Economics (2011), The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible (2013), and Climate: A New Story (2018). His most recent book, The Coronation, examined the pandemic as a mirror of civilization's relationship to control, fear, and uncertainty. His essays have circulated widely online, and he speaks and gives interviews frequently on themes spanning economics, ecology, and spirituality.   Show Notes and More   Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future   Join our Substack newsletter   Join our Hylo channel and connect with other listeners  

Marlon and Jake discuss the books they'd banish from school reading lists—not ban but give a well-earned time out. They consider why the Bible shouldn't make the cut, why mythology deserves to expand beyond the Greeks and Romans, and what kinds of books actually resonate with high school readers. Plus: why being a great book doesn't necessarily make something a great book to teach—and whether length should matter. Subscribe to our River-herd digital newsletter and our print newspaper, The Eddy, for sneak peeks of our upcoming books, free giveaways, and exclusive content: https://sites.prh.com/the-eddy-newspaper Mythology by Edith Hamilton Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Pearl by John Steinbeck “Who Am I This Time?” by Kurt Vonnegut King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard Benito Cereno by Herman Melville The Tempest by William Shakespeare The Radiance of the King by Camara Laye The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald “The Library of Babel” by Jorge Luis Borges “The Aleph” by Jorge Luis Borges Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë The Monk by Matthew Gregory Lewis The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton The Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy by Douglas Adams The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare As You Like It by William Shakespeare Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare You Can't Take It with You by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Animal Farm by George Orwell 1984 by George Orwell The Trial by Franz Kafka Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Look Back in Anger by John Osborne Butley by Simon Gray The Loneliness of a Long-Distance Runner by Alan Sillitoe Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis The Circle by W. Somerset Maugham

The Lads sit down with fantasy author and former high school classmate Vail Finn to talk about his debut novel, In Ithan, and how fantasy literature plays a surprising number of roles in our cultural framework.Get the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48cg4rkFollow Vail's YouTube: AllWhoComeInPeace

Todd Elliot  The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore --------------------------------------   TOPIC :     The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore     Todd Elliot is a farmer and researcher who brings hands-on experience and historical insight to demonstrate how forgotten traditions behind successful farming can still be used today. In The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore (Inner Traditions, March 2026), he reveals how renewing our relationship with the land through forgotten traditions that draw on ancient folklore, such as land-spirit work to protect crops, heal herds, plant magic and prayer, can rebuild the sacred partnership with the living landscape and increase fertility. In The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology, and Folklore (Inner Traditions, March 2026), farmer and esoteric scholar Todd Elliott uncovers a forgotten tradition in which agriculture and magic were inseparable. Long before fertilizers and farm technology, growers across North America and Western Europe worked with prayers, rituals, plant lore, lunar cycles, and land spirits to protect crops, strengthen herds, and invite fertility.

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This is why its so important to look at all religions and mythology as a whole. You're no longer dying on the hill of ignorance and instead, you get a look at the grand picture of all of them as a collective. Open Up That Third Eye & Stay Weird! To find Devon--- https://foundationofasha.com/waterofwell/Ashaarena.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/4dvlZhA2sgOaxcU3tApZn1?si=n3-i9sXwRNq5DPM1dPWlew&utm_source=copy-link For Everything Meta Mystics--- onlymystics.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

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Host Sue ‘Rose' Minahan explores the dynamic energy of “Mars Action Squares Saturn” by reviewing evolving cultural consciousness themes during their thirty-year cycles since 1908.Mars Rules AriesMars transits protective Cancer while retrograde Saturn, transits in identity-based Aries. Thus, Mars the ruler of Aries guides Saturn while in the sign of Aries.Their energy influencing us to redetermine directions in addressing what drives our honest needs of identity. These relate to the emotional drives supporting close-knit, family-like relationships. We internally process re-establishing motives and ambitions while Mars squares Saturn in apparent retrograde.30-Year CycleMars in Cancer square Saturn in Aries, repeats only about every 30 years because of their ecliptic orbits. Mars orbits the Sun in two years, and Saturn in 30 years. Most recent exact squares on August 15, 1996, and July 11, 1968.Their current square began August 23 shortly before the Lunar Eclipse. The energy reaches an exact culmination at 13° Cancer/Aries on September 1st – staying in orb until September 8. Mars enters Leo on September 29 and Virgo on November 26. Saturn stations direct on December 10.Connect with inspiration! Never miss an episode—subscribe at TalkCosmos.com and catch new weekly episodes across YouTube, Facebook, radio, and podcast platforms.SUE ‘ROSE' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer Consultant, Speaker, Writer, Dwarf Planet University graduate, and Vibrational Astrology student under Linda Berry. Kepler Astrology Toastmasters (KAT) Charter member, and WineCountrySpeakers.org member. Holds an Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree and a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist & musician. Mythology enthusiast. Founder of Talk Cosmos weekly conversations, awakening heart and soul consciousness since 2018.Website: TalkCosmos.com | YouTube: YouTube.com/@talkcosmos#MarssquareSaturn #MarsinCancer #SaturninAries #TalkCosmos #SueRoseMinahan #astrology2026In the spirit of Einstein's wisdom on the shifting nature of energy, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder the collective unconscious and focus on the cosmic kaleidoscope. Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150!Visit https://talkcosmos.com(opens in new tab) for weekly schedule, blog, and information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back in the duat yall (for real actually!) and we're steering this boat towards the end of the Throne of Fire! We've got returning guest Darien (you'll recognize them from many amazing podcasts) joining us to discuss classic Riordan unintentional bisexuality, Darien's all time favorite Rick imagery, and what the heck is going on with Walt. Tickets to our CAVEAT SHOW September 26th at 4pm in NYC (livestream also available) here.Check out more about Darien's PJO podcast Muses of Mythology: https://musesofmythology.com/Plus Eragon and Back Againand Bad Moon's Orbit!Join our Patreon! Join the cool kids! ⁠Patreon.com/SeaweedBrain⁠

Ryan Dawson joins Ryan Gable to talk Biblical history, mythology, and theology, and how they relate to current events. https://www.ryandawson.org*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, subscribe below. 

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Two YouTubers await at the end of the dungeon. One only tells the truth, and the other tells the truth in the most suspicious way possible. Can you figure out who is who? Find out in this episode of the Overly Sarcastic Podcast! Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.Aurora Volume 2 Available Now!https://comicaurora.com/books/OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPTwitter.com/OSPyoutubeTwitter.com/sophie_kay_Music By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Grab your decks, cuties, because we are diving into the courtly game origins of tarot, its development into an occult staple, and many artists' modern interpretations with the curators of The Morgan Library's recent exhibition: Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of gambling and misogyny. Guests- Dr. Claire Gilman is Acquavella Curator and Department Head of Modern and Contemporary Drawings at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. - Dr. Joshua O'Driscoll is Curator and Department Head of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at The Morgan Library and Museum in New York. Together, they organized Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Will you join us for year 10, episode 500, and beyond at patreon.com/spiritspodcast??- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344- Check out the fabulous sexual education podcast Sex Ed with DB! Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Fatefully, I tried to pick my battles 'til the battle picked me” This week, we're diving into the timeless influence of Greek mythology in Taylor Swift's music by exploring connections between Taylor's songs and classic Greek myths. Jodi finds links between Demeter and Persephone's sorrow in The Hymn to Demeter and the Folklore song "My Tears Ricochet.” Maansi shows us how  "Long Story Short” sounds like Odysseus recounting his epic journey as he returns home. And Jenn gets into the ancient story of the Labyrinth and how it reflects themes of self-discovery and transformation in "Labyrinth." Is Taylor Swift a modern-day Homer? Listen and find out!    Subscribe to get new episode updates: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe Stay up to date: www.aptaylorswift.com    Mentioned in this episode:  Mythology, Edith Hamilton The Iliad, Homer The Odyssey, Homer Metamorphoses, Ovid Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan E44: Metaphors + “The Tortured Poets Department” E22: Mastermind  Homeric Hymns  The Hymn to Demeter Hadestown (musical) Hercules (Disney animated film) E54: One Year Anniversary of AP Taylor Swift Circe, Madeline Miller Fantasyland by Kurt Andersen The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell Stephen Fry's Mythos, Heroes, and Troy  Episode Highlights:  Introduction to Greek Mythology "my tears ricochet" folklore "long story short" evermore "Labyrinth" Midnights Follow us!  TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree →linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm →  tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com   Affiliate Codes:  Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off!  Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro *** This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z.

“There's too much drama, brother.”Darien (she/they) did NOT break her promise! It's the Medea episode! DJ (he/him) is very proud. Other topics include a very important third-place play, not letting a man married to a witch leave said witch to marry your daughter, Jason (not Grace) being the worst, a very bad gift, and the very weird choices Rick Riordan made with Medea. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about child death, murder, dismemberment, and abandonment.Spoilers for The Heroes of Olympus, The Burning Maze, Psychonauts 2, Circe by Madeline Miller, Ariadne and Atalanta by Jennifer Saint, Medea by Eilish Quin, and Hades 2.Bonus episode We Make a Kingdom Hearts Game on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsMuses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyGet you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merchFind us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com----------------------- Support the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science at the University of Sussex, joins Kevin Frazier, director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to examine whether artificial intelligence could ever be conscious.Drawing on Seth's essay, “The Mythology of Conscious AI,” the pair attempt to define consciousness, develop the strongest arguments for and against machine consciousness, and assess what the current evidence can—and cannot—tell us. They also discuss the risks posed by AI systems that are perceived to be conscious and what AI labs, policymakers, and users should do amid profound uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join Talk Cosmos as we explore the 4° Pisces Lunar Eclipse occurring on August 27–28. As the second celestial marker in this eclipse pair, this show picks up where our August 2nd episode left off, diving deeper into the August 12 Solar Eclipse at 20° Leo.Navigating the EnergyThe Pisces Lunar Eclipse focuses on what part of a dream or vision we must ground—avoiding fantasy—to discern the exact skills needed to transform ideas into reality. Sudden insights guide us in activating this process. Ultimately, the 4°59' Pisces Lunar Eclipse asks us to reset our self-care and heal our sense of self-worth—and possibly our physical well-being—while developing our resources and talents for true self-reliance.Nodal Dynamics & Critical DegreesThis Pisces Lunar Eclipse echoes the lingering residue from the recent 18-month Pisces-Virgo nodal cycle following the earlier Solar Eclipse in Leo. With the nodes having entered their new cycle, they hold at the critical 29th degree for over two months (July 26 through October 9). The 4° Pisces 54' Lunar Eclipse occurs at 12:18 a.m. EDT on August 28, and at 9:8 p.m. PDT on August 27.The Essence of the LuminaryThe Moon regulates how the past—reflected through the Sun's light—flows into the present. Every lunar cycle supports an evolving life story as we navigate shifting emotional energies and find new meanings. Eclipses intensify these dynamics, bringing our focus to pivotal changing factors in our lives.The ConversationJoining Sue Rose Minahan from Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawai'i, will be Talk Cosmos member Amanda Pierce of Seattle, Washington.Connect with inspiration! Never miss an episode by subscribing to TalkCosmos.com across YouTube @TalkCosmos, Facebook, KKNW-AM radio, and all major podcast platforms.AMANDA PIERCE: blends her eclectic style of astrology and energy magic around a soul-centered approach to life and healing. With a B.A. in Psychology, Astrology and Energy Work Consultation | Meditation | Writing & Editing. Empowerment-based Meditation: teaching in-person 4-week series classes. Email: Amandamoonastrology@gmail.com Past WSAA Board Member | UAC 2018 Volunteer Coordinator.SUE ‘ROSE' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer Consultant, Speaker, Writer, Dwarf Planet University graduate; Vibrational Astrology student under Linda Berry, Kepler Astrology Toastmasters Charter member; Wine Country Speakers member; holds an Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz. Artist & musician. Mythology enthusiast. Talk Cosmos weekly conversations awaken heart and soul consciousness since 2018. talkcosmos.com#PiscesLunarEclipse #lunarnodes #nodalaxis #JupiterinLeo #Astrology2026 #TalkCosmos #SueRoseMinahan #AmandaPierceIn the spirit of Einstein's wisdom on the shifting nature of energy, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder the collective unconscious and focus on the cosmic kaleidoscope. Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150!Visit https://talkcosmos.com(opens in new tab) for weekly schedule, blog, and information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we conclude our three part journey through the seventeen stages of the heroes journey as laid out by Joseph Campbell in his seminal work “Hero with a Thousand Faces.” In the free section of the show we discuss THE ULTIMATE BOON which we explore in its various manifestations including the traditional narcotic coded drink of the gods and heroes; soma. We also discuss the reluctance to return from the journey (looking at you Odysseus), the magick shapeshifting flight and the occasional need (plot twist) for the hero to be rescued from without. In the extended show we Cross the Threshold and explore what exactly that means, if it's even possible to describe it; which is the next, difficult step which gives way to the journey coming full circle, the work accomplished and freedom rings once more. Thank you and enjoy the show.In this week's episode we discuss:The Ultimate BoonSigns of MasterySurviving the ReturnSomaThe Refusal To ReturnThe Magic FlightShokoshimbutsu MummiesMagickal TransformationIn the extended episode available at http://www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:Crossing the Return ThresholdThe Inconsistency Between the Two WorldsRip Van WinkleMaster of the Two WorldsThe BagavadghitaReconciliation With the Universal WillThis episode was written by Luke Madrid in collaboration with Tim Hacker who wrote the skeleton of the schizo's journey for each seventeen stages with commentaries. Additional commentaries by Mari Sama and Heka Astra.Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewholerabbit936Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Campbell, Joseph. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. 3rd ed., New World Library, 2008.https://ia601406.us.archive.org/30/items/Birdsfrogsandmirrors/JosephCampbell%20-%20The%20Hero%20With%20a%20Thousand%20Faces%20Commemorative%20Edition.pdfSupport the show

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Luke interviews Rob about his research project focusing on the mythology of the first video game heroes. The conversation ranges far and wide to encompass the nature of performance studies, Rob's early work on ghosts and psychic mediums, and the scholar's professional life and creative process.

This is our longest episode yet. Today we dig into the origins of the Batman. Gotham's darkest Caped Crusader, the man who puts fear into the criminal underworld. We discuss his creators, his origin, his allies, his rogues gallery and the city he was born into, Gotham. We talk about how the world influenced him and how he influenced the world in this comic book history, nerdy deep dive episode of the Family Plot Podcast!

Cale makes excuses, while The Boys break off a new season. Then, they discuss the AI revolution with Charon, the ferryman.  Starring Cale Evans, and Jacob Brayton. Music by Josh Brayton. With special guest: Raine The Podcast From Hell is a fully improvised comedy podcast featuring creatures from the worlds of Mythology, Lore, Legends, and the minds of North Carolina's okayest improvisors.

We discuss camera movements and blocking choices, our wish for one more platonic couple at the end, and how happy we were to see Faith and "the Mayor" interacting again. Oh yeah, and we have a cool scythe now!

We've got some spooky ones for you this time, gang! From creepy coins, haunted horses, and more than a few ghost cats. Plus, perhaps one of the scariest hauntings handled the most casually we've ever heard!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, queerphobia, enslavement, and child death. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Will you join us for year 10, episode 500, and beyond at patreon.com/spiritspodcast??- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344- Check out the fabulous sexual education podcast Sex Ed with DB! Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who are Thor and Ragnarok in Norse Mythology? How did the Vikings fuse their own spiritual beliefs with Christianity? And how do Norse spiritual practices continue in some ways today through Scandinavian indigenous cultures? In Episode 6 of this series, Anita Anand and William Dalrymple are joined by Dr Eleanor Barraclough, author of Embers of the Hand, to discuss the sunset of this era, and how Vikings infused Christianity into their own spiritual practices. Try Attio for free at attio.com/empire Summer sale is here: get an annual Empire Club membership for an extra 20% off with code SUMMER26. That's ad-free listening, early-access, every bonus episode, and full access to our exclusive members' series. Sale ends August 31st, so grab it before summer's over.   For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: Charlie Rodwell Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this wildly, entertaining discussion, KRizz and CoopaDil explore and nerd out over the enduring legacy of Spaceballs (1987), Mel Brooks' parody of Star Wars, and how it both celebrates and critiques that iconic franchise. Highlighted is the film's cultural influence & impact, it's clever satire of merchandising (is this true, Yogurt? LOL), and what makes it resonate decades after it's release. May the Schwartz be with you!Key Topics: Spaceballs' parody of Star Wars; the logistical cultural longevity of cult films; merchandising $atire in Spaceballs; George Lucas‘s green light approval and the impactful significance of such; the mythology and parody balance baked within Spaceballs; the film's special effects and production quality; the film's characters and their symbolic meanings; the reason behind Spaceballs' cult status.Takeaways: Spaceballs' parody is rooted in a deep understanding of Star Wars; the film's longevity is due to its clever, satire and cultural residence; George Lucas is approval was crucial for Spaceballs success; the movies commentary on merchandising, reflects real industry practices; parody can serve as both critique and celebration of the source material.If you like what we do in the way of caramelicious nostalgia, drop by and show us some support at Buy Me a Coffee dot com… (go to link below), we so appreciate you! Thanks a latte!!

California has long been known as a place where people come to remake their lives and look to achieve big dreams. But the postcard image of California doesn't tell its full history.On Midday Edition Tuesday, we speak with award-winning journalist and author Michael Hiltzik about the more complex history he writes about in his book "Golden State: The Making of California."Hiltzik will be at this year's KPBS San Diego Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the University of San Diego.Guest:Michael Hiltzik, journalist and author, "Golden State: The Making of California"Link:KPBS San Diego Book Festival

Seriah and Saxon welcome to the show Nathan Brown. They converse about the true history of the Goddess Lilith, Mythology, fairy tales, Cryptids, Bigfoot, Missing People, Ghosts Ships, the Bermuda Triangle, and more...Some of this is in the Patreon segment for this show.Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! All this for only $3 a month!Outro Music is Lilith by Andra DareDownload Nathan's E-Book about Lilith here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shop my all-natural skincare products at Arvoti.com.Did dragons actually exist, or has history been rewritten to make sure you never ask?In this episode, I share what I found in old books, Latin dictionaries, and dragon artwork, and outline why those sources contradict what we learned in school.A 1946 dictionary defined dragons as "now rare". My 1700s Latin dictionary lists female dragons, water dragons, and baby dragons as if they were distinct animals. Medieval manuscripts placed dragons next to elephants and wolves, not in a separate section labeled fantasy.Ancient China, medieval Europe, Japan, the Vikings, and the feathered serpent cultures of Central and South America all recorded dragon-like creatures independently across thousands of years. The Chinese zodiac uses eleven real animals and one dragon. Why?My argument with Dr. Phil about carbon dating comes up. So does the Triceratops skull I once stood next to before a museum whisked it away, a 1500s book on the medicinal use of the unicorn horn, Marco Polo's writings on dragons and griffins, and why I think rare book collectors are acting as gatekeepers of a version of history most people will never see.I'm not telling you dragons existed. I'm asking why the answer feels so protected.You'll Learn:[0:00] Introduction[3:45] How a 1946 dictionary defined dragons as "now rare" instead of imaginary[5:48] Dozens of disconnected cultures recorded strikingly similar dragon creatures[9:01] Why medieval books listed dragons alongside real animals like elephants and lions[12:52] The newspaper accounts of flying reptiles that historians still debate[17:46] Why the Chinese zodiac lists only real animals, except the dragonResources Mentioned:1984 by George Orwell | BookThe Travels of Marco Polo the Venetian by Marco Polo | ArchiveDictionary, English and Latin by Robert Ainsworth (1773 edition) | ArchiveDe Unicornu Observationes Novae by Bartholin, T. et al. (Unicorn Book) | ArchiveDr. Phil Primetime episode on Conspiracy Theories – Believing Everything Yet Nothing! (featuring Gubba) | YouTubeRelated Gubba Homestead Episodes:These Secrets Hidden in Mainstream History Reveal A Dark PatternFind more from Gubba: Gubba Homestead | X | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | WebsiteGubba Homestead Products | Shop

Narrator: Thomas Jones

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https://www.facebook.com/dan.armstrong.7359 - Dan ArmstrongDan Armstrong returns to the Typical Skeptic Podcast for a fascinating examination of the symbolism and etymology of ufology, ancient history, hidden language, and the deeper meanings embedded within religious and mythological traditions.Dan is a highly intellectual independent researcher, former teacher in Asia, and longtime friend of the show. His research covers ufology, black operations, conspiracy, ancient civilizations, comparative symbolism, and the origins and transformations of words associated with unusual aerial phenomena.Dan has studied the work of Pierre Sabak extensively, including Sabak's concept of “New Ufology”—an approach that uses ancient language, occult symbolism, and etymology to investigate possible connections between UFOs, celestial vessels, angels, gods, serpents, dragons, and other beings described throughout history.Could ancient accounts of gods traveling through the heavens represent early interpretations of advanced craft or nonhuman intelligence? Do chariots, winged beings, divine messengers, and celestial vehicles preserve different cultural descriptions of the same underlying phenomenon? Has important knowledge been hidden within words and symbols that modern readers no longer understand?Dan has appeared numerous times on the Typical Skeptic Podcast's former channel and has also been featured on James Bartley's Cosmic Switchboard.Topics include:Symbolism and etymology within ufologyPierre Sabak and New UfologyAncient celestial vehicles and divine chariotsWinged beings, angels, gods, and messengersSerpent and dragon symbolismHidden meanings embedded within languageReligious and mythological UFO connectionsAncient civilizations and forgotten historyBlack operations and conspiracy researchThe evolution and manipulation of wordsModern UFO encounters compared with ancient accountsThis conversation explores speculative and alternative interpretations of language, mythology, history, and the UFO phenomenon. Keep an open mind, question everything, and decide for yourself.Typical Skeptic PodcastWe go deep. You decide.Established 2019.#DanArmstrong #PierreSabak #NewUfology #Ufology #UFO #UAP #Etymology #Symbolism #AncientHistory #AncientMysteries #Mythology #AngelicBeings #DivineChariots #HiddenHistory #ConspiracyResearch #JamesBartley #TSPArchives #typicalskepticpodcast“We Go Deep. You Decide.”Established 2019Please like, subscribe, share and turn on notifications. Your support helps independent conversations like this continue.If you value the work we're doing and are in a position to help, any support toward keeping the Typical Skeptic Podcast going would make a real difference right now. Never obligated—always deeply appreciated.

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we embark on part 2 of our journey to slap each and every single one of the Hero's 1,000 faces as laid out in Joseph Campbell's titular work that outlines the seventeen phases of the Heroes Journey. We begin the free show by discussing the best phase of the heroes journey, the encounter with the Goddess of the Universe before moving onto the phase where she becomes a deadly temptress which is nothing compared to integrating the Oedipal demon of the Dark Father and his subsequent redemption something something where did my foreskin go? In the extended show we discuss the tenth stage, "Apotheosis" and that takes the entire rest of the episode because, frankly, somebody has to geek out about this stuff! Thank you and enjoy the show :)In this the free side of this episode we discuss:Meeting with the Goddess The Daughter of FortitudeThe Universal MotherWoman as TemptressNo Fap / Female Reversion Death SticksAtonement With the FatherCircumcision Drinking Blood RitualsInitiation into ManhoodIn the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we discuss:The BodhisattvaChrist and The FatherAndrogenic DeitiesPerils of ApotheosisBloodborne / Dark Souls This episode was written by Luke Madrid with inspiration / collaboration with Tim Hacker. Additional commentary by Heka Astra and Mari Sama.Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Hero With a Thousand Faces, Joseph CampbellSupport the show

Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science at the University of Sussex, joins Kevin Frazier, director of the AI Innovation and Law Program at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to examine whether artificial intelligence could ever be conscious.Drawing on Seth's essay, “The Mythology of Conscious AI,” the pair attempt to define consciousness, develop the strongest arguments for and against machine consciousness, and assess what the current evidence can—and cannot—tell us. They also discuss the risks posed by AI systems that are perceived to be conscious and what AI labs, policymakers, and users should do amid profound uncertainty.Find Scaling Laws on the Lawfare website, and subscribe to never miss an episode.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week we talk about earworms, The Well of Lost Plots, Dungeon Crawler Carl, It's Alive, Partially Devoured, Daniel Kraus, Pinball Fx, MicroScoop, Coffin Moon, Mythology, Reaper books, Lit RPG, movieworms, Margin Call, AI, Save the Cat, Vegas floods, writing class, Blood Magic, Jeff the Killer, Joe Dirt, Spaceship Earth, Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, Diamond Comics Distributor, Puppet Master, The Jetsons, and Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. So, grab a slice, it's time for a GeekShock!

Is it possible that some mythological creatures that ancient people spoke of were inspired by the fossil bones of extinct animals? Leah, one of our discord members, joins us to talk about an interesting theory that the mythological Griffin may have had it's origins in ancient gold miners discovering the fossil bones of a dinosaur called Protoceratops. Here is the book referenced during the show:The First Fossil Hunters: https://a.co/d/0fc9kt0cAnd the Paleontology blog we read from: Mark Witton's Blog: https://markwitton-com.blogspot.com/2016/04/why-protoceratops-almost-certainly.htmlYou can find Leahs channels and website through the links below:Gaming YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DorkyDodoArt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@naturenerdartNature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@World-of-Dodo Website: www.leahck.comColoring Book: https://www.amazon.com/Paleozoic-Pals-Coloring-Book-Klehn/dp/B0GBCTLG3N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 You can support us through Patreon or Paypal by going to our support page on our website:https://www.brothersoftheserpent.com/support

Happy 150 episodes of the Overly Sarcastic Podcast! We cover everything from Blue's best work yet, to Red's fondness for heists and lack of fondness for the Fast and the Furious, to all the possible things we dream of sending off into space. Our podcast, like our videos, sometimes touches on the violence, assaults, and murders your English required reading list loves (also we curse sometimes). Treat us like a TV-14 show.Aurora Volume 2 Available Now!https://comicaurora.com/books/OSP has new videos every Friday:https://www.youtube.com/c/OverlySarcasticProductionsChannelQuestion for the Podcast? Head to the #ask-ospod discord channel:https://discord.gg/OSPMerch:https://overlysarcastic.shopFollow Us:Patreon.com/OSPTwitter.com/OSPyoutubeTwitter.com/sophie_kay_Music By OSP Magenta ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sometimes you have to take a quick sidebar to talk about a bunch of women with the same name, but very different roles in Arthurian legend! From a pure Elaine that dies of heartbreak, to another who is scheming to give birth to the Perfect Knight, you'd be surprised how many Elaines can fit in these Arthurian stories!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual assault, death, adultery, injury, misogyny, torture, and pregnancy. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Will you join us for year 10, episode 500, and beyond at patreon.com/spiritspodcast??- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344- Check out the fabulous sexual education podcast Sex Ed with DB! Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Moss, Part Two: Moss explores the Raven, a bird of deep mythology and intelligence, appearing in Norselegends as Odin's messengers and in modern culture like Game of Thrones. Though often seen as harbingers of doom in works by Shakespeare and Poe, Ravens are highly adaptable and have successfully recolonized urban areas. The narrative shifts to the Cormorant, whose guano fueled a 19th-century fertilizer boom that enriched businessmen while exploiting Chinese indentured laborers. This led to synthetic fertilizers, which Moss argues have caused a decline in farmland birds like the Gray Partridge and Skylark. A tragic highlight is Mao Zedong's campaign against the Tree Sparrow, which triggered a massive insect population boom and a famine killing up to 50 million people. Moss also recounts the "Emu War," where the Emu successfully evaded the Australian army's machine guns. The Snowy Egret's near-extinction due to the fashion industry's demand for plumes is credited with sparking the founding of the Audubon Society by women activists. Finally, the Emperor Penguin is presented as a modern "miner's canary," signaling the urgent threat of the climate crisis to global biodiversity. (2)

David Gornoski sits down with Karen Elkins to explore the importance of taking a polymath approach to understanding the universe, the frightening truths hidden behind ancient myths, the value of innovating in harmony with nature rather than violating it, what to expect from TeslaTech 2026, and much more. For more details about TeslaTech 2026 visit here: https://www.teslatech2026.com/ Check out Karen Elkins' YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@sciencetosage Follow David Gornoski on X here: https://x.com/DavidGornoski Visit https://aneighborschoice.com for more

The JBP's latest episode begins with the news of Joe's weekly true-crime video podcast, partnering with Wolf Entertainment (28:45) before Marc Lamont Hill shares his thoughts on the upcoming Joe Jackson Documentary 'The Manager. The Mythology. The Legend.' (34:42). Political Commentator Roland Martin is being extorted (44:50), A$AP Rocky withdraws a job offer with a graphic designer which leads the room to speak on dealing with entrepreneurs (52:26), and the latest debate on splitting the dinner bill after a Queen Naija livestream (1:07:40). Myspace is planning a comeback (1:39:10) while actor Jonah Hill says he would 'annihilate' someone using his Jiu-Jitsu training (1:53:57). Also, QueenzFlip discusses trigger words that lead to fights (2:09:00), the old school vs. new school fighting rules (2:16:50), weird AI videos from Mario Lopez (2:25:02), the father of the attacker at Alapachee High School gets sentenced to 15 years (2:29:24), and more.  Become a Patron of The Joe Budden Podcast for additional bonus episodes and visual content for all things JBP! Join our Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/joebudden 

Feminist witches? Yes please! We're joined by scholar and practicing witch, Emma Quilty, to talk about her research into modern witches, feminist practices, political activism, and witchy tupperware parties.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of capitalism, abusive relationships, Charlie Kirk, misogyny, gender violence, and queerphobia.GuestEmma Quilty is a social anthropologist who works in the field of feminist science and technology studies. Her research investigates the shifting practices of algorithmic harm and gender violence, and how they are facilitated by digital infrastructures and emerging systems like artificial intelligence. She is the author of Witch Power: Hexing the Patriarchy with Feminist Magic. You can follow her on Instagram @emma__quilty. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Will you join us for year 10, episode 500, and beyond at patreon.com/spiritspodcast??- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344- Check out the fabulous sexual education podcast Sex Ed with DB! Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Narrator: Thomas Jones