Muses of Mythology
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsTwo siblings explore how ancient myths become modern pop culture while reading Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." New episodes every other Tuesday!
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Story 82: The Ship of the Dead, or This One Made Darien Cry
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB“I’m sure—and this is me again, huffing Hopium—he’s got something planned.” Set sail to prevent Ragnarok in Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead! Other topics include ranking Riordanverse books based on satisfying endings, the injustice of Halfborn Gunderson’s Big Damn Hero Moment happening off-page, the LEGENDARY transcription from Chapter 9 to Chapter 10, the massive crossover story that Riordan is definitely, totally, absolutely going to write… eventually, DJ refusi...
Story 81: The Hammer of Thor, or The One with Alex Fierro!
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB“I’m thirty. I don’t hang out with sixteen-year-olds who haven’t been to therapy yet.” The podcast course corrects and dives back into Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard! Other topics include Magnus Chase subverting the expectations for a male hero protagonist, the three-way tie for Worst Parent Ever, an unexpected comparison of an elf and dwarf to heroes of the Iliad, Darien’s struggles to picture settings accurately, how Alex Fierro is a great character who would probably be mean to ...
Story 8X: A Major Announcement
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWe're not ending the show! If you read the title, got freaked, and immediately checked the show notes, let us assure you that the announcement isn't the end of Muses of Mythology. Since you're here, we'll give you the short version: The first ten minutes is the start of what was meant to be our Einherjar episode. Then we went off-mic for about 30 minutes to have a serious conversation about some challenges we've experienced recently and the show's future. We're not ending the show. We'r...
Story 80: Let’s Check Into Hotel Valhalla
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB“Water? Do you think Odin would serve water?!” Time to begin the journey through Norse mythology in earnest! First stop: Valhalla. Other topics include a brief examination of how far away Iceland is from the rest of the Nordic countries (Thank you, Owen!), a correction on the number of floors in Hotel Valhalla, Odin’s penchant for costumes, a typical day in Valhalla, the best of meats, and the prettiest of trees. Spoilers for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Discovery, Samurai...
Story 79: The Edda-ting of Norse Mythology
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB“He’ll flood the Earth. So, let’s not do that; we’re in Iceland.” Before we get into talking about Norse mythology, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) spend some time exploring why talking about Norse mythology is so weird. Other topics include the brevity of the Viking Age compared to other mythic eras, when Christianity became all the rage in Scandinavia, Snorri Strurlson being way more than a poet, the challenges in approaching a mythology without any cultural primary sources, and a remi...
Story 78: The Sword of Summer; Or Magnus Chase Gets a Life
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB“Have you heard the theory that Jason Grace goes to Valhalla?” Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) leave Greek mythology behind and check into Hotel Valhalla with Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. Other topics include the perfect timing to branch away from the Percy Jackson books, first-person narrative being Rick Riordan’s greatest strength, the fluctuating timeline of these interconnected middle-grade book series, a quick stop at Pronunciation Station, who gets sent to which mythologica...
Hidden Women: A Conversation with Amrita Sen
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB"Illuminating the often-overlooked stories of women in mythologies." In this special bonus episode, Darien was joined by author, drawer, and singer Amrita Sen to discuss her musical audiobook, Hidden Women. "Hidden Women is a captivating collection of stories that shines a spotlight on the often-overlooked women who played significant roles in the lives of famous men from well-known narratives. This collection offers listeners a fresh perspective by delving into the untold stories of these...
'A Christmas Carol' (1999) - 12 Days of Musemas
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBIs A Christmas Carol the best Christmas tale ever told? Yes, and we're still not taking feedback at this time. Enjoy the first episode of our special Patreon Holiday Event: 12 Days of Musemas! Listen to the rest of the series over the next 11 days at Patreon.com/musesofmythology Spoilers for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Support the show
Story 77: The View from Mount Olympus
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB“Why is he a bird still?!” From the top of Mount Olympus, we explore the home of the gods and reflect on our journey through Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Other topics include the name for a group of pegasi, Medusa’s inventory management strategy, the correct number of treats to give a multi-headed canine, weirdly specific myths Percy knows versus common ones he doesn’t, the ever-evolving perception of ancient deities, Camp Half-Blood’s strawberry-based economy, and Rick...
Rachel Smythe's Lore Olympus (Vol 1) (ReMyth Episode Unlocked)
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWe apologize for the delay in our regularly scheduled programming. We need a bit more time to release the best version of our finale of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Please accept a very special Patreon episode drop, our ReMyth episode about the first print volume of Lore Olympus, the beloved webcomic by Rachel Smythe. The volume focuses on the first 25 chapters of Lore Olympus, but our conversion does include spoilers for up to chapter 188. (Check it out! https://www.webtoons.com/e...
Story 76: The Iliad is #Relatable (Just Not to You) w/ Emily Garber
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MB“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 I...
Story 75: Oh My Gods, They Were Roommates (w/ Megs Peterson)
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB“You can’t be precious about your interpretations of a text that was so unstable.” Returning guest and temporary co-host Megs Peterson (they/them) comes aboard to discuss the many rich, valid interpretations of Achilles and Patroclus’ relationship and how it’s not necessary to have a strict definition of said relationship to value their bond—but the homophobic interpretations are automatically wrong. Other topics include similarities between the deaths of Patroclus and Jason Grace, who is...
Story 74: Pandora Should Get to Punch Hesiod (with Quinn Albert)
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB“Hesiod definitely didn’t have a problem with women.” Pandora gets blamed for everything. Literally, Hesiod decided the first human woman is responsible for every bad thing in the world. Quinn Albert (she/her) joins the podcast to discuss the terrifying implications of stories that blame women for the suffering of men. Also, charm bracelets! Topics include Hesiod’s account from the worst side of TikTok, Hermes’ incredible epitaph, justice for the goddess Pandora, the insidious plot to er...
Story 73: Prometheus Takes Us to McDonald’s
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB“You were never going to take us to McDonald’s, Zeus!” Rick Riordan created a rather bizarre portrayal of Prometheus. But what else is new? The Ancients also presented dramatically different versions of the fire-thieving Titan of foresight. Let’s talk about all of them and Mary Shelley, too! Talking points include who is really to blame for Luke Castellan’s fate, Zeus being a brat about getting tricked by Prometheus, dolphin culture, that time some CW writers decided Artemis was totally in...
Story 72: The River Hudson and Other Potamoi (with DisneyBeans)
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB“Rivers are goofily important.” Life thrives around rivers, and fandom thrives around fan creators. This week, we’re joined by special guest DisenyBeans (Bri) to discuss the potamoi (AKA River Gods). Talking points include minor spoilers for Chalice of the Gods, the importance of cutting those plastic can holder rings up, a friendly reminder to STAY OUT OF CANALS, rivers as primordial kings, that time Achilles straight up fought a river, and the AMAZING fandom merch you can order from Dis...
Story 71: The Dread Queen Persephone
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB“Persephone is not a minor goddess.” Our residency in the Underworld ends with some quality time spent with Queen Persephone. Talking points include Rick Riodran’s wildly different portrayals of Persephone in various stories, DJ’s season-based headcanon to explain the wildly different portrayals, Darien ruining another beloved mythic name etymology, Persephone always being queen of the underworld and goddess of spring, and the importance of examining culture alongside myth. LAST WEEK! L...
Story 70: Demeter, Goddess of Continental Breakfast with Erin Moynihan (Camp Half-Pod)
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB“Guess we know who planned the menu for this one.” The other half of Camp Half-Pod, writer and Dolphin Girl Erin Moynihan (she/her), joins the show to reexamine Demeter’s reputation as mythology’s biggest helicopter parent. Talking points include which godly parents actually care about their demigod children, projecting difficult parental relationships onto Demeter in the Taking of Persephone story, speculation about Demeter’s opinions of the gluten-free movement, the most unexpected puzzl...
PATREON UNLOCKED: "Reflection" (A Twisted Tale)
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIt's our birthday week! Our gift to you, dear listeners, is a sneak behind the Patreon paywall! (Our gift to ourselves is an extra week to get back on schedule!) Learn more about SAGE at https://www.sageusa.org/ "What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?" This week's journey through the Twisted Tales series takes DJ and Darien to somewhere they've never been before: Chinese mythology. Woefully unprepared but incredibly excited, the siblings dive into Reflection by Elizabeth Lim. M...
Story 69: We Talk A Lot About Hades w/ Manasa (Camp Half-Pod)
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB"I just love Hades as a character." In antiquity, the wise refrained from even speaking the name of the god of the underworld to avoid drawing his attention. Today, Manasa (she/her) from Camp Half-Pod joins us to talk about Hades a whole lot! Talking points include the staying power of childhood favorites, translations of The Iliad, the chilling power of marble, and pinpointing exactly when SMITE lore became completely unhinged. Get more Manasa on Camp Half-Pod at https://linktr.ee/camp...
Story 68: Back to the Underworld (w/ Robert Gaymer)
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB“William Shakespeare? The playwright?" Do you get déjà vu? Podcast favorite Robert Gaymer (they/them) returns for what can only be described as an episode remake. We’re heading back to the Underworld to thoroughly examine its landscape, citizens, and infrastructure. Talking points include the various rivers that make up Underworld topography, controversial judges, creative ways to pay the ferryman, and why death feels less scary if the afterlife is bureaucratically organized. Review Ra...
Story 67: Morpheus Gets Retconned
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB“I get to talk about the Sandman now!" We hope you're well-rested because this week's episode is about the god of dreams, Morpheus! Who is definitely, totally, absolutely a legitimate figure from ancient Greek mythology and the god who put Manhattan to sleep in The Last Olympian. Talking points include cringe couple pet names, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy being #Goals, the importance of enthusiastic consent, DJ's recent bought of organ mutiny, and a new Podcast Giveaway! Leave us a happy...
Story 66: Our AroAce Queen, Hestia
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MB“That's some BIG AroAce vibes, kid." It's time to give the goddess of home and hearth her due! This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) discuss the Top Three Hestia Moments in the Rick Riordan Books (Spoiler: There are only three Hestia moments). Talking points include why the home is not passive but something heroes fight for, how the hosts know nothing about Giants from Greek myth, Luke as a Son of Hestia rewrite, and everything being Zeus’ fault (of course). Spoilers for Hades, L...
Story 65: Thetis, Double-Dip the Baby!
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB"Thetis had to be always on her grind." Mythology has a lot of terrible dads. For once, let's talk about an excellent mother! Thetis did the MOST for her son, Achilles (even when she probably shouldn't). But as Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) learn, not even a goddess can save her son from a prophecy. Other topics include Achilles having no chill, DJ's stance on the Ares v. Apollo Flying Chariot Conflict, Darien coming dangerously close to saying a popular myth retelling isn't good, an...
PATREON UNLOCKED: Percy's Friends Give Terrible Gifts
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBDJ overcame a fate that took out Houdini—but he's still recovering from the experience. Please enjoy this Unlocked Patreon episode from Bunker 9 in which Darien and DJ dunk on Percy's terrible presents outlined in a 2022 Read Riordan post (https://rickriordan.com/2022/08/happy-birthday-percy/). Note: DJ was totally correct about Chainsaw Man popping off. Spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus, and Trials of Apollo About Us Muses of Mythology was created an...
Story 64: Under the Sea in Poseidon's Court
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB“What are morals to a dolphin?" Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) journey under the sea and get to know important members of Poseison's court: Amphitrite, Triton, and Delphin. Talking points include mythological evidence that Amphitrite wouldn't be mean to Percy, how Triton's fishtail directly led to the transformation in how sirens are depicted, and an awful lot of dolphin facts. Spoilers for Lore Olympus and SpongeBob SquarePants Content Warning: Sexual assault, kidnapping, murder, an...
Story 63: Andromeda, Peach, and Other Damsels in Distress w/ Katie (The Dam Snack Bar)
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB“‘No one touches her!’” Katie (she/her) from The Dam Snack Bar podcast joins the show to discuss the fate of Andromeda and present such piping hot takes as, "The Damsel in Distress trope isn't bad, actually." Talking points include Andromeda possibly being the earliest known damsel in distress, Darien fondness for an incredibly unpopular ship, DJ’s hero complex, Katie’s favorite fictional love interests, and why it’s okay to have a little problematic content in your fiction (as a treat). ...
Story 62: Pegasus' Brother is Just a Guy w/ Owen (Through the Mist)
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB"Because horse." Would you believe this episode was originally going to feature a talking horse? Fortunately, we got Owen from Through the Mist to come back instead! And he's bringing all his knowledge of the lore and a fabulous theory regarding the true heritage of pegasi in the Riordanverese. Talking points include Pegasus' brother being just a guy, anatomically accurate pegasus, how to properly ride a winged horse, and an unexpected defense of the map design in COD4: Black Ops Zombie...
Story 61: Kronos is a Terrible Dad (w/ Robert Gaymer)
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB"Guess who was the father." It's been five books, so we guess we have to talk about Kronos now. Good thing Robert Gaymer (they/them) of TheDamMemePage is here to help get through the mess that is the Names of the Titans. Talking points include which Titan had what job, the value of the name "Kruke," the reason why the Titanesses sat out the Titan War, and DJ's correct and brain-melting observation about stars and constellations. Spoilers for Trials of Apollo, Lore Olympus, Borderland...
Story 59: The Last Olympian, or Percy Saves the World? (Pt. 2)
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB"Nico breaks Percy out of jail." Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) finish their conversation about The Last Olympian–for real this time! Topics include the curse of Achilles making Percy a full-on superhero, whether Luke went to the "Middle Place," if the armpit is a good weak point, a direct call out of Seaweed Brain podcast, and much bemoaning over Luke saying THAT. Please note: This episode was recorded before the release of The Sun and the Star. All thoughts regarding the relationship...
Story 59: The Last Olympian, or Percy Saves the World? (Pt. 1)
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB"It's all Zeus' fault." Let's kick off the final book in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) have so many thoughts about this book that it became the podcast's first two-parter! Topics include who has a claim on loot (magical, flying chariot loot, or otherwise), the tragedy of mortals who cannot let go of the gods, how the deaths of underdeveloped characters can still be sad, and why Zeus is totally to blame for all this mess. Spoilers for T...
PREVIEW: Eragon and Back Again - Ep 1. Eragon: Prologue
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBGet a taste of Darien's new podcast! Welcome to the inaugural episode of Eragon and Back Again! Hosts Darien Smartt (she/her) and Lucy Hart (she/her) dive into the world of Alagaësia and explore the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini. Join us as we explore themes, foreshadowing, and narrative techniques that will give you a whole new appreciation of this childhood favorite. As professional writers, we provide an insightful look into the series and share our personal experiences with...
PREVIEW: Eragon and Back Again (Trailer)
June 01, 2023 04:00 - 50 seconds - 650 KBNEW PODCAST COMING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 Two adult writers revisit a childhood favorite and journey through Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle! It's a weekly podcast about adventure stories and writing tips, with plenty of laughs along the way. Keep up with the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eragonpod/ Send an email to [email protected] Support the show
Story 58: The Great God Pan is Soup! (w/ Robert Gaymer)
April 11, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB“Pan went back to the primordial god soup.” We close out season four with an episode about Pan! Which means it's finally time to answer a question from the beginning of the season: What counts as "the wilds?" Beloved past guest, podcaster, and meme maker Robert Gaymer returns only to be dragged into a fierce debate! Other topics include Grover’s arc from follower to activist leader, the many myths of Pan’s parentage, the time Pan and Apollo faced off in a battle of the bands, Robin Hood’...
Story 57: Daedalus says 'Ethics are Optional' (w/ Lochlyn)
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB"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 decad...
Story 56: It's Antaeus with a Steel Chair!
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB“You think you know wrestling?!" Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) know nothing about wrestling. If only someone would show up and help them get through this episode about wrestling! Other topics include deadly bearhugs, reused plot lines, kayfabe, and Darien's heel turn to becoming the villain of the podcast. Learn more about the Malala Fund at https://malala.org/ Check out TheCrystalConman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCrystalconman Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Professio...
Story 55: Calypso's Sad Girl Dating Guide
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB“The most Sad Girl in the Rick Riordan books.” Experiencing heartache? Maybe skip this episode for now. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) present their most melancholy episode yet by discussing Calypso. She’s sad, she’s pretty, and she’s nothing like her mythic source material in The Odyssey. Other topics include Darien being weirdly cool with age gaps getting explained away in fantasy romance stories, DJ being weirdly into hella-sad relationship tropes, the Leo Valdez Defence Club, the ...
Story 54: Hephaestus Makes Cool Stuff (w/ Leo TheGeekScorpio)
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB“Hephaestus is our protagonist, so we’re on his side right now.” Leo the GeekScorpio (he/him) returns to discuss the god of the forge, Hephaestus! And that means DJ, once again, gets to dunk on Eternals (2021). Other topics include wedding anniversary gifts, reorganizing the Periodic Tables of Elements, DC Hephaestus being a secret-keeping bro, Pandora’s Box v. Pithos, and the correct way to impart divine knowledge without undermining human ingenuity. Check out Leo on Gaming Theater Pres...
Story 53: Riddle(s) of the Sphinx
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB“Riddles are hard! Even Tolkien.” The Sphinx arrives from a distant land, which means it’s time for a battle of wits! DJ (he/him) challenges the listeners to a riddle contest. Darien (she/her) did not come prepared. Other topics include conspiracies surrounding ancient sculpture techniques, math tricks for solving riddles, Darien’s favorite riddle answers, and how “What is in my pocket?” is absolutely not a riddle—and that’s okay. Spoilers for Assasin’s Creed: Odessey, Class of the Tita...
Story 52: The Only Cool Thing About King Minos
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB“He gets bodied by an eleven-year-old!” King Minos was a malevolent tyrant who became a judge of the Underworld because he happened to be a son of Zeus. Talk about a nepo baby. In this week’s episode, DJ presents the single example he could find of King Minos in modern pop culture. Then Darien throws out the script to present her essay on the ancient Minoan civilization. Enjoy the ride, folks. Other topics include Ghost Minos’s very bad plan, undecipherable texts, archeological scandals...
Story 51: Icarus Doesn't Do Much
January 03, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB“Don’t fly too close to the sun.” Let’s fly into 2023 with a big myth that doesn’t have much to it. In fact, it really is just the one thing. But the story of Icarus flying too close to the sun has permeated storytelling for centuries. So, naturally, Darien and DJ take the opportunity to discuss how much they dislike Eternals (again). Other topics include a vague understanding of video game lore based on the lore of a different video game, musical lyrics, graphic novels that hit just a lit...
Story 50: Hera Watches Troy Burn with Megan Peterson
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB“I will watch Troy BURN!” After finally escaping the Labyrinth, the siblings come face to face with what might be the scariest goddess of all: Hera. Fortunately, writer and podcaster Megan Peterson (they/she) is here to provide literary insight, historical context, and biting wit. Other topics include the Cold War and the American Nuclear Family, lessons about dangerous men, women’s footraces that are sixth shorter than the men’s division, Achilles beating up a literal river, DJ not being...
'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens (12 Days of Musemas)
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBIs A Christmas Carol the best holiday story ever told? Yes, and we're not taking feedback at this time. Enjoy the first episode of our special Patreon Holiday Event: 12 Days of Musemas! Listen to the rest of the series over the next 11 days at Patreon.com/musesofmythology Spoilers for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Support the show
Story 49: Is Theseus Actually Awesome? with Owen (Through the Mist)
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB“Have you heard about the Ship of Theseus?” We’ve talked about the Labyrinth. We’ve talked about the Beast of the Labyrinth. We’ve talked about the woman who navigated the Labyrinth. Now, we finally discuss the hero who gets all the credit: Theseus. Bad news, y’all. He’s actually pretty cool. Owen from Through the Mist returns to talk about all the other things Theseus should be known for. Will Owen send us all into an existential crisis again? Tune in to find out. Other topics includ...
Story 48: Finding Ariadne with Quinn Albert
November 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB“There’s nothing there, so I’m projecting onto Ariadne so hard!” Quinn from The Monsterous Woman Pod joins the show for an episode about Ariadne. Not Theseus, Dionysus, Medea, Renya’s sister, Quinn’s niece, or Megara from Disney’s Hercules. Ariadne. Seriously. Other topics include Theseus, Dionysus, Medea, Renya’s sister, Quinn’s niece, and Megara from Disney’s Hercules. Find more of Quinn! The Monstrous Woman Pod: https://linktr.ee/themonstrouswomanpod OnQuinnsAndNeedles Instagram: ht...
Story 47: Help! We're Lost in the Labyrinth
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB“Run! Just run! Go!” Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) are trapped in a labyrinth! Which is totally fine cause it turns out a labyrinth is just basically a really long hallway. So, why did Theseus need help navigating it to slay the Minotaur? Turns out, Daedalus really is just that good. Other topics include not-so-hot takes about the Frozen level in Kingdom Hearts 3, DJ’s maze-solving superpower, a probably terrible synopsis of a horror movie no one in this episode has seen, and a mysteri...
Story 46: 4 Happy Haunts (w/ Standby Line)
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB“If you can't make your own goat's blood, store-bought is fine.” Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) find themselves haunted by another podcast! Tim (he/him) and AJ (he/they) from Standby Line have materialized to socialize over ghosts, shades, and happy haunts of all shapes and sizes. Other topics include the nuances of cheating death, how children of Hades operate as ghosts, that one time Bianca Di Angelo totally haunted Percy Jackson by accident, and ghost law (a topic we know frightening...
BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Disney's 'Hercules' (Remyth Episode)
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!! Muses of Mythology turns two this month! We're celebrating by unlocking special bonus episodes from Patreon, giving listeners new episodes every week! This week, we're unlocking our very first Remyth episode, previously only heard by our Podcast Hero and God-tier level Patrons. In this episode, we discuss the 1997 Disney animated masterpiece Hercules and argue that, hey, this is actually a pretty solid myth adaptation for the times. Major spoilers for Disney's Hercu...
Story 45: The Depowering of Nymphs
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB“I’m pretty sure—with very little evidence to support this—that nymphs and satyrs are the same species.” Women in mythology deserve more respect, and nymphs are no exception. In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) examine how nymphs went from revered nature goddesses to helpful but unimportant NPCs. Then, the show briefly becomes an episode of Through the Mist as the siblings try to figure out if a nymph spawns when a satyr dies and becomes a plant. Other topics include Percy’s...
BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: 'Go the Distance' (A Twisted Tale)
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!! Muses of Mythology turns two this month! We're celebrating by unlocking special bonus episodes from Patreon, giving listeners new episodes every week! Let's start with a hiatus favorite: DJ tells Darien about one of the books in the YA Disney AU Twisted Tales series. Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale by Jen Calonita asks the question, "What if Meg had to become a Greek god?" The answer is awesome. Major spoilers for Go the Distance and Disney's Hercules. Content War...
Story 44: Everything You Know About Satyrs is Wrong
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB“Why? Why?!” The podcast finally gives Grover Underwood and all satyrs their proper due! Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk about Percy and Grover’s friendship, the difference between Greek satyrs and Roman fauns, and… Wait. What’s with all this art featuring naked, horse-tailed men balancing wine goblets on their genitals? Spoilers for Go the Distance (A Twisted Tale), This is the End, Good Omens, Supernatural, Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny, South Park, Lore Olympus, and Cat in ...