Eli Bosnick, Heath Enwright, and Noah Lugeons team up for a weekly attempt to prove that if god existed, his PR couldn't possibly be this bad.
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.
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Joe and Sean rummage through cinema’s garbage for the good, bad, and god-awful! Tune in for insightful and comedic deep dives of hidden gems, out-there oddities, and Hollywood stinkers. Horror, Sci-Fi, Action and everything in-between, the Dumpster never disappoints!
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Father-daughter powerhouse take on the podcasting world! We talk faith, politics, philosophy, sports, art, food, beer, whiskey--you know, everything that matters!
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A weekly-ish Podcast about whatever we want, but also nothing... and movies. Hosted by Theresa is Dead and Alex is Bored look for new episodes Thursday/Friday
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This week, Dan and Jordan from Knowledge Fight join us to review Trump by Grace, a pro-Trump TV show that was aborted in the first trimester despite their constant protests about how sinful that is. --- Hear more from Dan and Jordan on Knowledge Fight If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out o…
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We're cracking open the coffin this week in the Video Dungeon and letting that mustache run wild! Get ready for an in-depth look at Nosferatu (2024), the latest gothic masterpiece from visionary director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman). This newest incarnation of the 1922 silent horror classic brings a chilling tale of obses…
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Conversations: They Weren't Always F***able, the History of Sirens & Harpies w/ Dr Ryan Denson
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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
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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
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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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This week, the Christmas-tacular spills over into the last week of December. --- Check out more from Cara on the Talk Nerdy podcast If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed,…
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Hermes Homerica: They're Making an Odyssey Movie & We Have Thoughts
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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
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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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Sure, we're off this week, but we had a secular bonus episode ready to go for our patrons anyway, and we figured that, if ever there was a time of year for gifting a bonus episode to everyone else, this was it. Happy holidays! --- If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://pat…
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RE-AIR: Holiday Special: Battle of the Bastards, Who's The Worst? Theseus vs. Jason
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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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2024 Year End Wrap-Up | Movie Dumpster LIVE
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Welcome to our 2024 Year End LIVE Wrap-Up!
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Conversations: What Makes a Serial Killer, Mythological or Otherwise? w/ Debbie Felton
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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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Uncle Buck (1989) | Movie Dumpster S7 E18
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This week in the Video Dungeon we're headed to Shermer Illinois! Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most beloved comedies of all time: Uncle Buck! Directed by John Hughes and starring the legendary John Candy. Not only is it a staple of the holiday season, but we are also going to find out if this is John Hughes' best movie starring John Can…
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Battle of the Bastards: Achilles v Odysseus w/ Hermes Michaela
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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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486: The Gospel According to Scrooge
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This week, the guys team up for an atheist review of The Gospel According to Scrooge, in which Dickens' classic tale of redemption gets a lot more Jesus crammed into its margins. On stage. With music. Sung badly. --- If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godaw…
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Pop n Jay get together in this Advent season to talk about what this season is really all about, Charlie Brown. O come, o come Pop n Jay listeners!By Popnjay
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Can You Talk About the Cats in Greece? Another Q&A
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Liv answers more listener questions, from cats in both modern and ancient Greece to Hera's attempted coup and everything in between. 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 info…
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This week, the gang is coming at you live from Nashville, Tennessee with an atheist review of Pickleball Princess. The latest from sentient Q-tip Donald James Parker, this film seeks to answer the age old question; "What is Donald James Parker into these days?" And for once, the answer isn't Jesus. === If you’d like to make a per episode donation a…
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The Oh So Disjointed Life of Helen of Sparta, and Hekate in the Haida Gwaii (Q&A)
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Liv answers listener questions about Helen, the trouble with translations, pesky personification deities, and more. The episodes referenced were with guest Maciej Paprocki. Submit a question for a future Q&A here. 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…
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RE-AIR: Conversations: From Homer, With Love… The Evolution of Oral Storytelling w Dr Joe
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Due to a cough that Liv just cannot seem to shake, part two of the Q&A episodes will be coming next week. Instead, today enjoy a favourite episode from earlier this year. This episode originally aired on April 19, 2024. Liv is joined by Joel Christensen to talk all things oral storytelling, the tradition, theories on its origins, and how the Iliad …
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