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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Daring to make a difference with a mega dose of self-development. Mind Manners is your muse for all things mindset, biohacking, mental health, and being your best self. Listen to podcast host and licensed psychotherapist, Albert Nguyen breaks the silence and destigmatizes mental health by diving deep into exploring interventions, research and give unique insights into the mental realm. He shares personal stories and advice he would actually abide by. Whether you’re needing fuel to feel inspi ...
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Miriam is an animal communicator, Reiki Master, a writer and filmmaker. Her horse helped her heal her heart from trauma and she made the short documentary , "Talking To Golden Arrow“ about her journey. In this podcast, “Animal Wisdom Stories”, Miriam shares messages from animals to enlighten and entertain you. The interviews with leading experts from the animal world will inspire and inform. A beautiful meditation closes the show for well-being and relaxation each week.
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Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus, The Fall of Troy (Final)
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Liv reads the final books of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. The final horrors of the war, and some satisfying bad luck for the Greeks on their way home... Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient source, audiobook style. For regular…
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It Began With an STI, Origins of Athenian Theatre & Euripides’ Satyr Play, Cyclops
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Liv looks at some of the more phallic origins of theatre (hint, it's very phallic) and retells the only surviving Satyr play, Euripides' Cyclops. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as defere…
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Coming Soon: Euripides, the First (Best) Playwright
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No, Euripides was not the first playwright but he was the first BEST playwright. Coming September 3rd, we're diving into the man himself, the world in which he wrote, and everything that made him unique (and joyfully weird)! Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions. S…
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Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy, Part 10
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Liv reads Book 12 and part of Book 13 of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. The Greeks get a little divine help in the form of a follow wooden horse. It does not go well for the Trojans (or Sinon, or Laocoon). Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading…
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Sometimes You Just Stumble Into Something... More As to Your Qs
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Surprise! Liv answers even more listener questions because there were too many and they were too good. Remember you can submit your question for the next Q&A episode(s) anytime at mythsbaby.com/questions Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and …
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The Best Answers Are Ridiculously Long Winded & Detailed in Historical Context... Answers (Q&A 2)
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Liv answers more listener questions, featuring myth, history, and lots of educated rambling! Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! 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…
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Is it Sappho, Sappho, or Psappho? Answering All Your Burning Questions (Q&A 1)
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Liv answers listener questions, featuring myth, history, and a little bit about ancient Greek dialects! More questions will be answered on Friday's episode. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm no…
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Conversations: Real Men Compete Naked, the Ancient Olympics w/ Alexandra Sills
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Liv speaks with Alexandra Sills (of Gladiator episodes fame) about the origins of the Olympic Games. Spoilers: the ancient Greeks were a wild bunch. Read more from Alexandra at Bad Ancient and Working Classicists. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fic…
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Sing, Muse, of Gods and Wrestlers, Origins & Odes of the Ancient Olympics
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A look at the ancient and mythological history of Olympics, featuring some songs written for the ancient games' victors. 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. Sources: Pindar, the Odes, translated by An…
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Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy, Part 9
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Liv reads the rest of Book 10 and Book 11 of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. Paris is injured and the only woman who can save him is the wife he abandoned for Helen. Things aren't looking good for the Trojans, but Aeneas is pretty cool. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! This is not a standard narrative…
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Remnants of a Matriarchy Hidden in the Crimes of Zeus (Part 2)
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Liv finishes revisiting the third episode of the podcast, the many crimes of Zeus, this time breaking down what's hidden behind the wild stories of a predatory god. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! Submit to this year's summer/anniversary Q&A! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fictio…
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A Special Anniversary Episode, Seven Years of LTAMB
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Some of Michaela's favourite moments from the last couple years of the podcast, because it's our seven year anniversary! CW/TW: this compilation features episodes on Seneca's Thyestes (major gore etc.) and one on Ovid's "Nice Guys" (major misogyny), and as always... far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involve…
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Remnants of a Matriarchy Hidden in the Crimes of Zeus
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Liv revisits the third episode of the podcast, the many crimes of Zeus, this time breaking down what's hidden behind the wild stories of a predatory god. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! Submit to this year's summer/anniversary Q&A! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typi…
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