Story 57: Daedalus says 'Ethics are Optional' (w/ Lochlyn)

Story 57: Daedalus says 'Ethics are Optional' (w/ Lochlyn)

"Ethics are optional." Our favorite grad student Lochlyn (she/her) joins the pod to discuss the incredibly creative and ethically ambiguous mythological inventor Daedalus! Was he just one guy? Was he really from Athens? And what was up with the nephew murder? Other talking points include the bizarre human impulse to feel threatened by greatness that is not one's own, Chiron not being the worst teacher ever, why Daedalus should have been a son of Hespestaus, and mild slander towards a decade...

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BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Mr. Tumnus is the Worst Satyr

BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Mr. Tumnus is the Worst Satyr

Happy Birthday, Podcast of Poseidon!! Our podcast birthday is in October, and we’re going to be those people by celebrating all month long! This means we’re giving gifts to YOU, our legendary listener...

5 Okt 202136min

Chapter 24: Lo-fi Siren Songs To Jump Off A Ship To

Chapter 24: Lo-fi Siren Songs To Jump Off A Ship To

In the Odyssey, Homer depicted sirens as mysterious musicians with all the world's knowledge in their voices. Later storytellers would transform sirens into... sexy naked ladies. And we hate that. T...

28 Sep 20211h 8min

Chapter 23: Circe's a Goddess and Samantha Can Do Better

Chapter 23: Circe's a Goddess and Samantha Can Do Better

We're well into The Sea of Monsters, which means it's time to talk about that original witchy woman, Circe. Which animal would you hope to be turned into if you washed up on Circe's island? (Women and...

14 Sep 20211h 25min

Chapter 22: Would You Rather (Charybdis and Scylla Edition)

Chapter 22: Would You Rather (Charybdis and Scylla Edition)

So, you're about to enter the Sea of Monsters. But first, you need to get past the dreaded oceanic beasts Charybdis and Scylla. How do you survive with your ship and crew intact? DJ has a pretty good ...

31 Aug 20211h 8min

Chapter 21: We Don't Hail Hydra

Chapter 21: We Don't Hail Hydra

How would you defeat the Hydra? Obviously not by cutting off its head. You could aim for the body, but what if you can't tell where the neck ends and the body begins? This week, Darien and DJ talk abo...

17 Aug 20211h

Chapter 20: Hermes, Bugs Bunny, and Other Trickster Gods

Chapter 20: Hermes, Bugs Bunny, and Other Trickster Gods

It's been a while since we've talked about a god! This week, DJ (he/him) takes over the research to talk about the good ol' god of messengers, thieves, and tricksters, Hermes. Topics include early 2...

3 Aug 20211h 8min

Chapter 19: Never Go to Dinner with Tantalus

Chapter 19: Never Go to Dinner with Tantalus

If there's one thing you can count on at Podcast of Poseidon, it's conversations about bad dads. And, oh gods, do we have a pretty terrible dad for you all this week. We're talking Tantalus, known for...

20 Jul 20211h 8min

Chapter 18: The Gray Sisters and Pop Culture Power Trios

Chapter 18: The Gray Sisters and Pop Culture Power Trios

The Gray Sisters are another strange, magical trio from mythology. In honor of this trio of cab-driving gossips, we're exploring other great trios from storytelling. Topics include power trios, weir...

6 Jul 20211h 4min

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