Story 76: The Iliad is #Relatable (Just Not to You) w/ Emily Garber

Story 76: The Iliad is #Relatable (Just Not to You) w/ Emily Garber

“Oh my God, the winds are real?!” It’s the big one. This whole season has been leading up to The Iliad. Buckle up, dear listeners, because we brought in a real Iliad kid. Emily Garber (she/her), classics scholar(ish) and co-host of The Monster Donut podcast, shares the kind of insight about The Iliad you’d usually have to pay tuition to get. And so the episode is the length of a decent college lecture. Enjoy! Other topics include dividing Greek classical scholars into two camps, how The Il...

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BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Darien Takes the Worst PJO Quiz Ever

BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Darien Takes the Worst PJO Quiz Ever

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...

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Chapter 25: Polyphemus' Sympathetic Disney Prequel

Chapter 25: Polyphemus' Sympathetic Disney Prequel

It's the ultimate showdown: Polyphemus' lack of hospitality versus Odysseus's hubris. Which will the gods hate more? The answer may surprise you! Topics include sympathetic Disney villain prequels, ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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Chapter 21: We Don't Hail Hydra

Chapter 21: We Don't Hail Hydra

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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

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