Best Grendel Podcasts (2024)

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Drop-In Session with Nyah 22:06

2h ago22:06

22:06

Drop-In Session with Nyah by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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54 - Abolition of Man Part 2 47:31

6d ago47:31

47:31

In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the third essay in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition. To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://…

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Drop - In - Session Rayon 20240708 PDX Pop Now! Radio 9:55

2d ago9:55

9:55

Drop - In - Session Rayon 20240708 PDX Pop Now! Radio by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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Episode 128 - The Lives of Christopher Chant, by Diana Wynne Jones 1:31:06

3d ago1:31:06

1:31:06

We’re continuing Diana Wynne Jones’ beloved Chestomanci series with The Lives of Christopher Chant! We follow Christopher as he journeys through the Anywheres, chafes under the controlling adults in his life, and dedicates himself to cricket and cricket alone. A romp, a revelation, the best time we’ve had in quite a while - you owe it to yourself t…

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Hanging Out With Hit Man 46:53

4d ago46:53

46:53

This week we talk about HIT MAN, which Richard Linklater and Glen Powell wrote together, and which Linklater directs and Powell stars in. We also reference Quentin Tarantino saying Linklater's DAZED AND CONFUSED, released more than 30 years ago, is a great hang — and whether HIT MAN is, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Drop-In Session with Grimiss 32:33

15d ago32:33

32:33

Drop-In Session with Grimiss by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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Episode 127 - Magic's Promise, by Mercedes Lackey 1:30:39

13d ago1:30:39

1:30:39

We're returning to Valdemar with Magic’s Promise, by Mercedes Lackey! In his second book, Vanyel is 12 years older but perhaps not wiser as he struggles to move past his lover Tylendel’s tragic death. While attempting to find some rest at his family’s home (and mostly just finding homophobia), Vanyel and his companion Yfandes are pulled into a myst…

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The Acolyte Review 35:41

16d ago35:41

35:41

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53 - The Abolition of Man, Part 1 49:34

24d ago49:34

49:34

In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the first two essays in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition. To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt…

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The Problem With Every Godzilla Movie 51:16

1M ago51:16

51:16

We have a multitude of opinions about Godzilla Minus One, which has been pretty much universally praised. Also, Aaron explains the Act 3 problem that plagues every Godzilla movie. And we scold the critics for being scolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 126 - Abhorsen, by Garth Nix 1:22:41

1M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

We’re completing the Old Kingdom trilogy and becoming Abhorsens in our own right. We discuss Lirael’s interiority, forgive Sam for his book 2 failings, start a cult dedicated to Mogget worship, and consider how this series helped inspire the current YA fantasy horror boom. We went to the ninth gate and returned, what did you do this weekend? And re…

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Episode 125 - The Castle in the Attic, by Elizabeth Winthrop 1:15:09

2M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Sir Simon has us in his thrall! The Castle in the Attic remains a pure delight, bringing out the child searching for a magical miniature castle in us both. We discuss Sir Simon’s bizarre (yet winning) quirks, the joys of soft boy William, and the key ways that fictional parents disrupt fantasy narratives. Put a mouse to roast over your tiny fire - …

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Seeing Both Sides With The Sympathizer 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

In keeping we the two sides seen by the protagonist of The Sympathizer, we offer the second of our two episodes this week. The Sympathizer is a brilliant absurdist nightmare. Marlon Brando fans may be especially intrigued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Last Baby Reindeer Podcast 43:25

2M ago43:25

43:25

Enjoy two back-to-back episodes — one about Baby Reindeer and one about The Sympathizer — because Tim forgot to post Baby Reindeer. In this episode, we talk about missed connections, stalkings, empathy. and low-key helpful small-town cops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Drop-In Session with Collin Hegna 50:34

2M ago50:34

50:34

Drop-In Session with Collin Hegna by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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Community Voices Featuring Honk!PDX 11:23

2M ago11:23

11:23

Community Voices Featuring Honk!PDX by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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Tolkien Letter 1 7:22

2M ago7:22

7:22

Once upon a time, I gifted $10+/month patrons subscriptions to my Substack on Tolkien's letters, but that process became overly tedious. However, I am now bringing it back - in a way. I am starting to record my reading of these articles and posting them to the Patreon podcast feed. The first episode is now available to everyone, but, moving forward…

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52 - Fellowship Chat with Elisabeth Dawson 34:52

2M ago34:52

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For the first recorded Fellowship chat, Elisabeth Dawson and I talked about philosophy, Boethius, the arts, and more. We did not have a clear agenda for this conversation, but I believe it moved in some very worthwhile directions. Most future Fellowship chats will be on the Mythic Mind Fellowship podcast, so be sure to subscribe to that one as well…

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Batman: Strange Apparitions 1:31:39

2M ago1:31:39

1:31:39

If you're keeping track of these, this is number eight. When did we record it? None of your business, turkey hunters! This time around, on Batman Books Are Burning In Hell, Matt Seneca & Tucker Stone are talking about Batman: Strange Apparitions by Steve Englehart & Marshall Rogers.By Tucker Stone

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Episode 124 - Trickster's Queen, by Tamora Pierce 1:35:13

2M ago1:35:13

1:35:13

We finally finish a series! Trickster’s Queen brings the many threads of political intrigue loose in the Copper Isles to a satisfying (if predictable) conclusion. We discuss the coziness of a perfect fantasy regime change and how overly rosy depictions of righted systemic injustices both help and harm the readers. Perfect spy blobs, spice intoleran…

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Drop-In Session with San Gabriel 26:30

2M ago26:30

26:30

PDX Pop Now! Radio: Interview with Portland artist San Gabriel (Recorded 2024-04-29)By Portland Radio Project

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Unlocked, unlocked 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

What happens when you give jail inmates more control over their lives? Let's poor some hooch, light up some coffee cigarettes, and talk about Netflix's Unlocked: A Jail Experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Community Voices featuring Five Oaks Museum 10:54

3M ago10:54

10:54

Community Voices featuring Five Oaks Museum by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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Drop-In Session with Baby Grendel 37:24

3M ago37:24

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Portland artist Baby Grendel (fka Small Town Sci-Fi) talks to PDX Pop Now! Radio about their new self-titled EP.Taken from PDX Pop Now! Radio - 2024.04.22By Portland Radio Project

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Community Voices featuring Weird Portland United 26:42

3M ago26:42

26:42

Community Voices featuring Weird Portland United by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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51 - Fallout 10:36

3M ago10:36

10:36

In this episode, I deviate from my normal literary focus to talk a bit about Fallout (the show and game) and the value (if any) video games might have in discussions related to stories and literature.I would love to hear your thoughts, either through a message, comment here, or on Speakpipe at speakpipe.com/mythicmind. Support me on Patreon at patr…

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Episode 123 - Westmark, by Lloyd Alexander 1:04:57

3M ago1:04:57

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Westmark has it all - political intrigue, long cons, a dashing leader of the revolution, and two months in a garret writing other people’s letters. We discuss Lloyd Alexander’s fast-paced opening to the Westmark trilogy and why it feels like classic fantasy in spite of its lack of true fantasy elements. Join us in breaking down Theo’s soft boy prot…

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My Name Is Dylan Shingo 1:06:51

3M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

On this episode, Tucker, Chris & Joe tackle the latest Kazuo Umezz books to make it to American shores: My Name Is Shingo! And that's not the only comic that came across the US Border under the microscope...they're also all about Batman, and his adventures with Italian mainstay, Dylan Dog. Does this Caped Crusader appearance mean more Batman yakkin…

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Drop-In Session with Rachel Wong 36:49

3M ago36:49

36:49

Drop-In Session with Rachel Wong by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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3 Body Talk 51:15

3M ago51:15

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This episode, your pod pals Keith, Aaron and Tim talk about Netflix's the Three Body Problem, how the Game of Thrones guys love killing everyone you love, and how weird it is when supermodels are cast as cops and EMTs. We like the Three Body Problem, based on the novel by Liu Cixin that Tim is not sophisticated enough to understand. Hosted on Acast…

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50 - The World of C.S. Lewis 1:11:08

4M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

In this episode, I am including the audio for the introductory video for the upcoming "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course." To get full access to the course, be sure to enroll! Use the code "PODCAST" at checkout to receive 50% off the cost! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewis You can also support my work …

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Episode 122 - Deltora Quest, by Emily Rodda 1:26:38

3M ago1:26:38

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We’re covering the first two books of Emily Rodda’s Deltora Quest series, The Forests of Silence and The Lake of Tears! Deltora brings out the best in us; we rave about the impeccable art, wild pacing and grotesque monsters as we travel the kingdom searching for hidden gems. Scholastic book fairs, reading positions we’ve aged out of, fights about B…

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Drop-In Session with Black & Loud Fest 32:58

4M ago32:58

32:58

Drop-In Session with Black & Loud Fest by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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X-Men 97 Can Save Us All 53:40

4M ago53:40

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In this episode we talk about our love of the brilliant X-Men 97, dream re-cast the 2000 X-Men movie, and pitch the greatest comic-book story that will never, ever be made. We also imagine a solution to the Logan-Scott-Jean love triangle, talk about past great animated shows, and envision a plan for world peace inspired by Magneto. Come to me, my X…

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Episode 121 - Race to the Sun, by Rebecca Roanhorse 1:32:42

4M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Welcome to Middle Grade March! This episode, we’re following siblings Nizhoni and Mac Begay as they save their dad from monstrous coal exec Mr. Charles. They discover their similarities to the Hero Twins of Navajo legend and explore their burgeoning abilities through increasingly challenging trials. Grace and Madeleine discuss preferred middle scho…

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Netflix's Damsel Models Itself After Grendel 38:48

4M ago38:48

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Netflix's Damsel flips the typical woman captured by beast narrative on its head, and lets the women take the lead but is it successful? Aaron and Keith talk about Millie Bobby Brown's performance as a fantasy heroine, why Damsel might have the best dragon CGI ever, and the oddness of so many reviewers focusing on gender while completely missing th…

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Dune 2: The First 2024 Blockbuster 42:33

4M ago42:33

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Is the Dune 2 worth the hype, or does the adaptation fail to build on the original film's strengths? Aaron, Keith and Tim talk through the challenges of watching science fiction epics, why the Dune series is flipping the typical hero formula, and how Dune 2 is likely to influence future Hollywood projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Drop-In Session With Steve Drizos 23:11

5M ago23:11

23:11

Drop-In Session With Steve Drizos by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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Drop-In Session with Dan Cable & Michelle Kicherer 32:19

5M ago32:19

32:19

Drop-In Session with Dan Cable & Michelle Kicherer by Portland Radio ProjectBy Portland Radio Project

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Grace's Reading Corner - Grendel, by John Gardner 1:12:24

5M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

A special lil episode on the enigmatic Grendel, by John Gardner! After covering The Snow-Walker’s Son and considering ancient Nordic literary monsters, Grace was compelled to revisit this darkly comedic retelling of Beowulf from his foe’s perspective. Joining her is Ranae Hanson, author, activist, and top-notch mother-in-law. Curl up in your watery…

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