Bonus Recap: The Story So Far: Books 1 - 10
In this special bonus episode, we catch up on the full story so far across Books 1–10. From Telemachus finding his courage and searching for his father, to Odysseus escaping Calypso, surviving storms ...
18 Jul 8min
Homer vs. Hollywood: Nolan’s Film vs. Homer’s Original: What Changed?
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey vs. Homer’s Original: What Changed?We step away from our book-by-book journey for a special episode comparing Christopher Nolan’s 2026 film adaptation of The Odyssey with H...
15 Jul 5min
Book 10: Winds, Beasts, and Enchantments
Still recounting his adventures to King Alcinous and the Phaeacian nobles, Odysseus describes a journey that grows ever stranger and more dangerous. A gift of winds turns to disaster, cannibal giants ...
14 Jul 4min
Book 9: The Cyclops
Odysseus begins recounting his adventures to the Phaeacians — from the raid on the Cicones and the forgetful Lotus-Eaters to his terrifying encounter with the one-eyed Cyclops Polyphemus. Cleverness s...
12 Jul 5min
Book 8: The Games and the Bard
In Phaeacia, King Alcinous honors Odysseus with athletic games where the hero proves his strength. That evening, the bard Demodocus sings of Troy, moving Odysseus to tears and prompting the king to as...
12 Jul 3min
Book 7: The Palace of the Phaeacians
Odysseus enters the splendid palace of King Alcinous and Queen Arete in Phaeacia. Welcomed with warm hospitality, he begs for passage home and finds new hope among a people blessed by the gods.Check O...
12 Jul 4min
Book 6: The Princess and the Castaway
Shipwrecked and exhausted, Odysseus wakes on the shores of the Phaeacians and meets the kind young princess Nausicaa. With her help and Athena’s guidance, the hero finds a path toward hospitality and ...
12 Jul 3min
Book 5: The Nymph’s Island
In Book 5, the gods finally intervene as Hermes orders Calypso to release Odysseus. The hero builds a raft and sets sail, only to face Poseidon’s deadly storm. A gripping episode of captivity ending a...
12 Jul 5min
