Best Bastards On Air Podcasts (2025)

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Conversations: Fulvia, the Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome w/ Dr Jane Draycott 1:39:49

14h ago1:39:49

1:39:49

Liv speaks with historian Dr Jane Draycott about Fulvia of ancient Rome, a woman at the centre of the fall of the Roman Republic... Unsurprisingly the conversation became something wider, looking at ancient women more broadly. Plus, we rant about the patriarchy, because it deserves it. Find more about Jane's new book Fulvia: the Woman Who Broke All…

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Ancient History Fangirl: How an Empire Ends, Rome's Gothic Immigrants 1:06:03

4d ago1:06:03

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An episode of Ancient History Fangirl. One that I, Liv, really want you all to hear. This story isn’t just about Goths that lived outside Rome. It’s also about the Goths that lived inside the Empire—as everything from slaves to soldiers to free citizens. How they were treated within that empire fueled and fed the wheel of the Migration era. Hatred …

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 4) 1:19:28

8d ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Liv reads The Thebaid, by Statius, translated by JH Mozley. The Argives, with Polyneices, prepare to go to war with Thebes. The Thebans ask Tiresias for help and a drought is sent to slow the Argives as they move through Nemea. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to th…

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The Partial Historians: Augustus' Mausoleum with Dr Victoria Austen 1:11:06

11d ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Introducing the Partial Historians, an Ancient Roman History Podcast, part of the Memory Collective Podcast Network! This episode originally aired on the PH feed in spring 2024. Dr Rad and Dr G speak with Dr Victoria Austen (also a friend of LTAMB!) about Augustus' Mausoleum in Rome. And, not to worry, there are plenty of jabs at Augustus, as is on…

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A Long & Storied (Mythical) Tale of Tyranny, Revisiting Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound 1:31:05

14d ago1:31:05

1:31:05

This three part series originally aired in 2021. Prometheus gave humanity fire, but he paid the price. Prometheus is brought to his punishment and meets the chorus of Oceanids. The Prometheus Bound is an examination of tyranny and the rule of Zeus, king of the gods. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episod…

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Hermes Historia: AUT-- Wait, What Did He Say?! Modern Reception of Julius Caesar 40:54

18d ago40:54

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In today's Hermes Historia special episode Michaela Pangowish breaks down the phrase 'AUT CAESAR AUT NIHIL' and the way we understand Julius Caesar today. Caesars, dictators, billionaire oligarchies are bad, actually. For more Hermes Historia episodes (typically co-hosted by Liv!) sign up for LTAMB's ad-free Oracle Edition on Patreon. Submit your q…

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Conversations: How the Historical Sausage Gets Made, Roman Colonization of North Africa w/ Matthew McCarty 1:34:09

22d ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Liv and Michaela speak with Roman archaeologist Matthew McCarty about Rome's colonization of North Africa and how that act of settler colonialism had ripple effects in the later French colonization. Find more from Matthew here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing…

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LIVE in London! Let's Talk About Medusa, Baby! w/ Cosi Carnegie 1:18:14

25d ago1:18:14

1:18:14

For the first time ever, Liv hosted a LIVE ticketed event at The Common Press bookstore in London, UK, alongside Cosi Carnegie (of Cosi's Odyssey). They discuss Medusa, in all her forms, live in conversation. If you're interested in seeing Liv speak live, let us know! Watch the video version here! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or …

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Conversations: Old Tales, New Media, The EPIC (!!) Takeover w/ Christie Vogler, Joe Goodkin, and Joel Christensen (Part 2) 1:37:04

29d ago1:37:04

1:37:04

Finally, the second half of Christie Vogler's EPIC takeover episode. Christie speaks with Homerist Joel Christensen and modern Homeric bard Joe Goodkin about the intricacies of EPIC, modern musicals as reception, and all their favourite moments from EPIC The Musical! If you're keen for more EPIC talk listen to the Movies We Dig episode Christie men…

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Metal Swap Meet Band Announcement! Date and Location! 9:49

29d ago9:49

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Brian, Israel, and Juan announce the headlining band for Metal Swap Meet 2025! Also discussed is the location of the event as well as the date. Spoiler, it's on October 11, 2025, in San Diego.Check out our website:https://www.sdmetal.org/msm/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sdmetalswapmeet/?hl=enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/sdmetalswapmeet/…

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Muse, Sing the Songs of Persephone's Women... Dead Women of the Odyssey 43:43

1M ago43:43

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Examining the women of the Underworld in Homer's Odyssey (and contextualizing last Friday's episode a little further...) This coming Friday: part two of the EPIC takeover that fully delves into its musical depths. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle…

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Odysseus, Man or Monster? The EPIC (!!) Takeover w/ Christie Vogler 54:43

1M ago54:43

54:43

Past guest and host of Movies We Dig, Christie Vogler takes over the podcast to guide Liv through EPIC The Musical... Today Liv and Christie listen to No Longer You from EPIC and set the stage for next week's full takeover episode where Christie and guests will go over the musical in detail. Find more from Christie on the Movies We Dig podcast, par…

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Movies We Dig: KAOS (live at CAMWS w/ Amy Pistone) 1:25:51

1M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Introducing Movies We Dig, the podcast about film, antiquity and everything in between, part of the Memory Collective Podcast Network! This episode was recorded live at the annual meeting of the Classical Association of the Midwest and South to talk about the 2024 Netflix show, KAOS. Filling in for Colin as co-host is fan favorite (and regular gues…

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Conversations: Sing, Muse, of a Woman... Mythica, Penelope's Bones, w/ Emily Hauser 2:13:21

1M ago2:13:21

2:13:21

Once again Liv is joined by the wonderful Emily Hauser, this time for the episode that started it all, a conversation about Mythica (Penelope's Bones in the US and Canada), a look at the women of Homer and through them, women of the Bronze Age. Find Mythica or Penelope's Bones wherever you get books (ideally, not Amazon). Submit your question for t…

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Sweetbitter: Women in the Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:21 43:00

2M ago43:00

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(Re)introducing season 3 of Sweetbitter: Women & LGBTQIA+ History, part of the Memory Collective Podcast Network! This season Leesa, Ellie, and Alyse dive into the not at all controversial world of women and queer history of... the Bible, and Christianity. Submit your question for the next LTAMB Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes a…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 3) 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Liv reads The Thebaid, by Statius, translated by JH Mozley. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient source, audiobook style. For regular episodes loo…

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Ancient History Fangirl's Boudicca 1: the Seeds of Rebellion 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Liv's off to the UK and realized she's never covered Boudicca! Presenting episode 1 of Ancient History Fangirl's 2021 series on Britain's warrior queen. The story of Boudicca’s revolt is as epic as you can get. It’s got murder and pillage, Romans behaving badly, cities on fire, and a layer of destruction that was scorched into the earth. But it's a…

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Conversations: When Science Meets Storytelling, Storylife w/ Joel Christensen 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Liv is joined by our favourite Homerist to talk narrative, virality, and how epics can help us understand the mess we're in. Find more about Storylife here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Gre…

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RE-AIR: Lightening the Mood With a Pegasus Special 52:10

2M ago52:10

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Today's episode is a re-airing of a couple of Liv's favourite Pegasus-related episodes, because it's time for something light and silly. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve ass…

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Conversations: It Turns Out Women Are People, Women's Collective Memory w/ Emily Hauser 1:43:58

2M ago1:43:58

1:43:58

Liv speaks with Emily Hauser about... Women. Ancient and mythological women, the ways they shared stories, and collective memory. Learn more about the Memory Collective. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far…

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SPECIAL! Selections from Jenny Williamson's Enemy of My Dreams Audiobook 40:05

2M ago40:05

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In today's special episode we're sharing selections from Enemy of My Dreams by Ancient History Fangirl's Jenny Williamson, narrated by Lisa Flanagan, published by Canary Street Press. Shared with permission of the Author and publisher. Learn more here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so …

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Conversations: Powerful or Powerless, Caring or Careless? The Goddess Thetis w/ Maciej Paprocki 1:56:23

2M ago1:56:23

1:56:23

Liv speaks with returning guest Dr Maciej Paprocki about the goddess Thetis, a goddess with seemingly immense but mysterious power, and a woman who has enough agency in her life that she becomes tragically unique. Learn more about the Staying Power of Thetis. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and …

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The Forgotten Goddess of Memory, Mnemosyne & All She Gave Us 35:44

2M ago35:44

35:44

Introducing Mnemosyne // the Memory Collective, Liv looks at the goddess of memory, and memory itself. Learn more about the Memory Collective here. Submit your question for the next Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek my…

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Conversations: Women's Patience/Patients & Hippocratic Medicine w/ Dr Christie Vogler (Part 2) 1:55:41

3M ago1:55:41

1:55:41

TW! Horrors of Women's/Female Health. Liv speaks with Dr Christie Vogler about the long and storied and utterly infuriating ancient history of women's medicine in the West. Check out Christie's podcast, Movies We Dig, now part of the Memory Collective podcast network! Submit your question for the next Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free …

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The Myth of Aspasia, Woman, Politician, Philosopher, Wh*re 39:44

3M ago39:44

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Aspasia was an intelligent, independent and influential woman at the heart of Classical Athenian politics. She was also a sex worker. This is the instagram reel this episode is 'responding' to. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.…

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Conversations: Othering Women in the Origins of Western Medicine w/ Dr Christie Vogler (Part 1) 1:34:47

3M ago1:34:47

1:34:47

Liv speaks with Dr Christie Vogler about the long and storied and utterly infuriating ancient history of women's medicine in the West. The video clips referenced: Competing Medical Practices in Domina: Livia & Augustus's story in 'Domina' - Part 21; Medical Pluralism on HBO’s Rome: Rome Pullo has surgery HD; and if you want to see the transition to…

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The Subtle Art of Women's Work, Arachne the Weaver 56:55

3M ago56:55

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Arachne wasn't just a talented weaver and artist, she was a woman who dared to become more than her feminine station allowed. Breaking down the 'womanly arts', weaving as a form of independence and the threat that posed to the patriarchal order. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much mo…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 2) 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Liv reads Statius' Thebaid, book 2, translated by JH Mozley. The ghost of Laius travels from the Underworld; Polynices and Tydeus return to Thebes and threaten the king Eteocles. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby This is…

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Why Did Clytemnestra Kill Cassandra, Another Q&A (Part 2) 43:23

3M ago43:23

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The seminar referenced is In the Ruins of History: A CAWS/#EOTalks Roundtable in Solidarity with Palestine. Find out more about Liv's event/live podcast recording in London, April 15th, alongside Cosi Carnegie of Cosi's Odyssey. Submit to the next Q&A episode at mythsbaby.com/questions. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to t…

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Conversation: Singing the Songs of Sumer, the Mesopotamian Mythology of Ancient Iraq w/ Alex W 1:36:35

3M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

Liv is joined by Alex W to discuss Sumerian mythology and some broader history of Mesopotamia/Ancient Iraq. Learn more from Alex vis his podcast, the Drumbeat Forever After, here. As mentioned in the episode, Aseel Jad El-Haq is 28, the youngest of seven sisters. She grew up in Khan Younis, the daughter of a successful clothing company owner, going…

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Angry Women Speaking Truth to Power; a Q&A Episode (Part 1) 34:11

3M ago34:11

34:11

Liv answers listener questions about Hera's attempted coup, jewellery, and more... Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: When Ovid Invented Pick-up Artistry, the Ars Amatoria w/ Imogen Briscoe 1:40:37

4M ago1:40:37

1:40:37

This episode originally aired in February 2024. Liv is joined by Imogen Briscoe to talk Ovid's Ars Amatoria, the Art of Love, aka the first pick up artist playbook. Did Ovid create the 2000 years of misogyny we've had since? Nope, but he sure made it worse with this one! Read more from Imogen on Twitter and at the Ekklesia Magazine. Help keep LTAMB…

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AHFG Book Club: Jenny Williamson's Enemy of My Dreams 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

In a very special episode, Liv and Genn McMenemy of Ancient History Fangirl interview debut author Jenny Williamson. Find Enemy of My Dreams wherever you get your books. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby. CW/TW: far too …

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Conversations: To Palestine, With Love... Ancient & Biblical History of the Levant w/ Dr Chance Bonar 1:42:17

4M ago1:42:17

1:42:17

Liv speaks with ancient and biblical scholar Chance Bonar about the history of Palestine and the ancient Levant. This conversation examines the history of the place and the people, people which included Jews and Judaism co-existing with others who have called that land home since the Bronze Age, those same people the west seeks to erase. There is n…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: A Long and Storied History of Sparta, Modern Misuse & Misconception w/ Stephen Hodkinson 1:40:25

4M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

This episode originally aired in January 2023. (Note: we'll return to new episodes very soon, there's been some behind the scenes changes and loads of recordings we're perfecting, stay tuned!) Liv speaks with Stephen Hodkinson, expert in all things Sparta. They discuss Sparta throughout history including its use in politics from the founding of the…

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Hermes Historia: Giorgos the Oikist, Colonization in Greek Antiquity 42:43

4M ago42:43

42:43

Michaela teaches Liv about 6th century Greek colonization for not at all relevant reasons. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves god…

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RE-AIR: Queering the Classical World w/ Yentl Love (the Queer Classicist) 1:21:46

4M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

This episode originally aired in June 2023. Liv speaks with PhD student Yentl Love about queerness in the ancient world and Greek mythology, about classical reception in Lil Nas X, and so much more. Follow Yentl (the Queer Classicist) on Twitter, and learn more on her site. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW…

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RE-AIR: Very Extravagant Rich People, Ancient Sparta & The Spartan Mirage (Part Two) 49:04

4M ago49:04

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This episode originally aired in January 2023 as part of the research series on ancient Sparta. We're talking all things Spartan culture: all the things made them Spartan, set them apart from the rest of the Greek world. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given i…

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What Does it Mean to Rebel? (Ancient) Resistance to Imperial Violence 41:08

4M ago41:08

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Revisiting the story of Europa of Tyre alongside the true story of the siege of Milos. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods an…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 1) 1:01:58

4M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Liv reads book one of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. Oedipus looks back on the mess that was his family. His son Polynices is refused his share of the Theban throne and travels to Argos where he meets the king and hero Tydeus. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscr…

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Hermes Historia: Homer, have you heard of him? Pretty chill dude 52:24

4M ago52:24

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On today's Hermes Historia Michaela tells Liv the Homeric origins of her favourite messed up ancient family... For future episodes of Hermes Historia (aside from a few one offs we might release now and then!) subscribe to the podcast's Patreon. The Oracle Edition features AD-FREE episodes, Hermes Historia, and so much more! patreon.com/mythsbaby CW…

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Behind Every ‘Great’ Man… Metis, Thetis, and the Power of Prophecy 41:21

5M ago41:21

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The stories of Zeus and two goddesses defined by prophecies and patriarchy. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monste…

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Conversations: They Weren't Always F***able, the History of Sirens & Harpies w/ Dr Ryan Denson 1:32:05

5M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

Liv speaks with returning guest, the Sea Monster Guy Ryan Denson, about the history and transformation of Sirens and Harpies. Find more from Ryan on Twitter/X. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek …

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Greek Myth is So Much More Than Terrible Gods and Misogynist Monsters 50:24

5M ago50:24

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What makes a myth, and what does that mean? Liv looks at mythology as a concept and the sources that shared it with us. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing information for m…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: Beware of the Splash Zone! Gladiators in the Greek World w/ Alexandra Sills 1:45:15

5M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

This episode originally aired in September 2023. Liv speaks with Alexandra Sills who studies spectacle! and, specifically: when Gladiators went to Greece... They talk mythologizing gladiatorial games, adapting things (splash zone!) and even, the evidence for women fighting in games. Read more from Alexandra at Bad Ancient and Working Classicists. H…

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Hermes Homerica: They're Making an Odyssey Movie & We Have Thoughts 47:52

5M ago47:52

47:52

In a special New Years Eve episode, Michaela and Liv discuss the news that Christopher Nolan is making an adaptation of the Odyssey... For the first time, this was recorded in person so the audio isn't ideal but there will be video available on the podcast's YouTube in the next couple of days. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given …

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RE-AIR: Conversations: A Most Sophoclean Prophecy, Women & Wordplay in Sophocles’ Trachiniae w/ Amy Pistone 1:19:20

5M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

This episode originally aired in the spring of 2022. Liv speaks with returning guest Amy Pistone who specializing in Sophoclean tragedy. Amy shares some of the complexities hidden within the Trachiniae and they discuss Sophoclean prophecies (ie., the origin of Never Trust the Oracle). Follow Amy on Twitter. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve a…

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RE-AIR: Holiday Special: Battle of the Bastards, Who's The Worst? Theseus vs. Jason 49:21

5M ago49:21

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Because it only seemed right, here's a holiday re-airing of 2022's inaugural Battle of the Bastards. (Yes, Michaela and I will make this an annual thing!) It's that time of year when I can't fathom writing another heavily researched script so here's me breaking down Theseus vs. Jason, mostly from memory. Who is the worst? Will the results be 50/50?…

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Conversations: What Makes a Serial Killer, Mythological or Otherwise? w/ Debbie Felton 1:45:01

5M ago1:45:01

1:45:01

Liv speaks with Dr Debbie Felton about serial killers of the ancient world, both mythological and otherwise. Plus, monsters and monstrosity... Find more from Debbie here, including links to the books mentioned, and the Ancient Monsters Blog here. CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or…

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Battle of the Bastards: Achilles v Odysseus w/ Hermes Michaela 45:10

5M ago45:10

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In a special, rambley holiday episode, Liv and Michaela look at who was worst Achilles or Odysseus? CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the pod…

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