Best Athena Zeus Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 34: Cryptid Encounters in the Driftless Midwest w/ Maudlin 1:02:29

9h ago1:02:29

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Remember to rate us 5 stars wherever you listen! Join Host Travis Wyrwood and Co-Host Dawson Trailer for an interview of strange encounters in the North Woods with Priscilla and David from the band Maudlin. The Driftless region of the Midwest, the place where the mighty glaciers of the Ice Age never trampled, is one of the strangest places on earth…

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Episode 33: Lost Media and an Alien Named Ausso One w/ Caneshreds 1:12:00

5h ago1:12:00

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Remember to rate us 5 stars wherever you listen! Join Special Guest Canaan Sharon along with Host Travis Wyrmwood and Co-Host Dawson Trailer as we dive into Lost Media, Zombies, and a very strange Alien Abduction story from Montana. All that and so much more, this week on Pumpkin Hill Radio. Go check out Canaan Sharon's socials and music! Instagram…

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The Twelfth Labor of Heracles, or Why Hera and Hades Are At Odds 11:45

1d ago11:45

11:45

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Today, we travel back in time to a time when ancient Greece was in its prime, and heroes walked among us. We learn about Heracles, the hero who was tasked with performing twelve Labors to atone for slaying his family in an induced fit of madness. The final Labor, as you will see, involved the …

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EP 59: Artemis Redux 29:07

12d ago29:07

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In this latest episode, we revisit the towering goddess Artemis, who reveled in the hunt, yet also protected girls, women and young animals. Of all the divinities, she was the most paradoxical. If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novels about the gods, The Winnowing and Homo Divinitas, available on Amazon.com and Audible.co…

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Interlude II 11:55

3h ago11:55

11:55

Pholus is revisited by the god in the book and begins questioning whether or not he is emotionally capable of being the gods’ therapist. This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Pholus. Illustrations, including cover and episode art, by M…

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Episode 32: Plasmic Soul Boogaloo 1:04:28

1d ago1:04:28

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Join Host Travis Wyrmwood and Co-Host Dawson Trailer for a lesson in Greek Gods, the content of our Plasmic souls, and much more. Check back on episode 31 for the first half of this conversation, though feel free to listen to this first as they can be enjoyed independently. Take a look around the Red Temple: https://pumpkinhillradio.etsy.com Etsy c…

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S2E5-3 - Hades Takes A Listener Request; Or Unbeknownst to Ares, He Is Set Up 13:30

9d ago13:30

13:30

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! I received quite the audacious dead letter the other day, and given the fact that I appreciate honesty and chutzpah, I decided to humor it. Yes, I really am deliberately delaying my ceasefire! Although I won't swear this upon the river Styx. After all, such an oath isn't the sort of thing I'd …

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Session Six: Echo 15:56

21d ago15:56

15:56

Cursed to only speak once spoken to and to repeat the final words of another, Echo makes a visit and Pholus is unsure how to communicate with this unusual patient. This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Pholus and Ana Paula Saldaña Cisn…

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Episode 31: FTL Communication and Psychic Tattoos 56:07

7d ago56:07

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This week Host Travis Wyrmwood and Co-Host Dawson Trailer explore the Plasmic Universe Theory and the weight of light. We also talk about one man's prison escape gone wrong in the 1500s and finding a rat in a bag of chips. All that and so much more, this week on Pumpkin Hill radio. Listen now! Take a look around the Red Temple: https://pumpkinhillr…

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Prometheus 5: “We’re gonna stick it to Zeus!” 27:12

14d ago27:12

27:12

It’s always upsetting when best friends fight, but when your best friend is the king of the gods, you’re bound to get burned. What will come of this stormy dispute between Zeus and Prometheus? Well, wedding-crashers Prometheus and Epimetheus plan to go home with a glowing gift of their own…By Onassis Foundation

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How to Reach a Ceasefire Agreement; Ares and Hephaestus Make Peace; Fireside Folklore with Hades, Season 2, Episode 5-2 12:52

26d ago12:52

12:52

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! The tale I've been wanting to tell, The Golden Pail, requires far more characters than we have deities for! This is primarily because a few of us, including myself, are at odds, and we're all too stubborn to move from our entrenched positions. However, if I am to rail against you mortals, or r…

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Session Five: Momus 20:48

14d ago20:48

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Hated by the rest of the gods, Momus is the god of mockery and he takes pride in it by critiquing others. They say honesty is the best policy, but is being honest always the right thing to do? This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Phol…

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Episode 30: Fallout and Bionicles, all in One Glorious Hour 1:05:11

17d ago1:05:11

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30! 30! 30! That's what people say when they see what episode number we have this week. Host Travis Wyrmwood and Co-Host Dawson Trailer talk about the Fallout TV show and playing Fallout 4 before going into the research corner for a study in Greek Mythology. That study quickly turned into 10 hours of Bionicle research and you get to hear all about …

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Prometheus 4: “Fire stays on Olympus! I’m not sharing!” 20:39

1M ago20:39

20:39

The Olympians have won the right to rule the world — but there’s not much left to rule. Zeus gets to work creating new living creatures, and Prometheus is eager to teach the primitive men that Zeus molded out of mud in his own image. But the two gods have very different ideas about the mud men’s capabilities……

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EP 58: Pericles' Funeral Oration 25:37

8d ago25:37

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In this latest episode, we listen to a portion of the greatest speeches of all time, Pericles’ famous funeral oration. Inspired by the goddess Athene, it was given by this Athenian statesman at the end of the first year of the war between Athens and Sparta. As citizens assemble to bury their sons and fathers — warriors lost in defense of the city —…

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The Box of Puppies; Episode 1 of Sweet Stories to Share; A Satirical Episode About Censorship And Its Detriment to Discourse 13:56

22d ago13:56

13:56

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! After the passage of the Divine Censorship Act by the U.S. Congress, (and overwhelmingly, I might add), I'll be ceding my podcast to my eldest sister, Hestia. Never fear, though! You'll still get to enjoy stories, recipes, fun facts, and games! Tonight, you'll hear an adaptation on L. Frank Ba…

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Session Four: Athena 19:46

11d ago19:46

19:46

Athena is a busy goddess. She's crafty, guides heroes on their quests, and not to mention is protector of an entire city. How does she have time for a therapy session? She doesn't! This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Pholus and Margu…

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Chaos Control: Ep 29.5 Studying the Weapons of the Gods 45:41

21d ago45:41

45:41

Well hello there. Travis and Dawson are still talking so why not post it. The weapons of the gods are pretty fucking nuts so let's talk about them. all that and so much more on this weeks extended cut aka Chaos Control Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Join the Cult of the Star Mother https://www.patreon.com/PumpkinHillRadio…

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Episode 29: Lessons in Greek Mythology - Athena is born lvl 70 with full Raid Gear 1:01:32

21d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Since when did we become historians? Take a ride down (ancient) memory lane with Host Travis Wyrmwood and Co-Host Dawson Trailer as we continue our study of the Greek Gods. Today we explore the birth and antics of Athena, and her crafty mother Metis. We also discuss Massage Therapy School and the deepest trenches of the ocean. All that and more, to…

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Prometheus 3: “Grasp it in the middle – just where the zig meets the zag!” 19:18

24d ago19:18

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Zeus and Prometheus brave the depths of Tartarus and face a fearsome creature in their quest to free some monstrous allies. Once liberated, the Cyclops make Zeus a shocking new weapon, which he must learn to wield without setting the whole world on fire.By Onassis Foundation

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Cloud Camels, A Clever Folktale from Yemen; Episode 5, Season 2 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 21:50

30d ago21:50

21:50

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! My apologies for the delay getting this particular episode to you. Managing the Underworld's affairs has been quite the handful these days, what with Persephone absent and the mortal world being quite wrought with turmoil of late. This week, our journey takes us to the country of Yemen. Though…

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But Hades Adores Myths and Stories! 2:30

1M ago2:30

2:30

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings listeners! Persephone here. After coming to the Upperworld, I've been observing the way you mortals behave, and I thought I'd take a leaf out of the playbook to defend my dear pomegranate prince, who's been taking a lot of heat lately! I know. Hearing the drama of the gods isn't your cup of tea ... but Ha…

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Episode 28: Lessons in Greek Mythology - Rise of Zeus 1:03:33

1M ago1:03:33

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Season 2 just won't quit! Join Host Travis Wyrmwood and Co Host Dawson Trailer, along with chip-hungry guest Sam Page, as we begin our journey into Greek Mythology and set the stage for a year of discovery. That, plus we talk about the found-footage favorite, Chronicle and a lot more. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Join the Cult of the S…

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Prometheus 2: “What’s that glow at the top of the mountain?” 19:32

20d ago19:32

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After Zeus frees them from the prison of their father’s belly, the young Olympians gleefully experience the world for the first time, and nearly burn down their new home.By Onassis Foundation

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Sapphires and Scorpions: A Fairy Tale From Palestine About How Generosity and Greed Are Rewarded, Episode 4, Season 2 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 25:36

1M ago25:36

25:36

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! This week, we have officially begun a new season of our podcast because Persephone is no longer with us! Yes folks, Dionysus is officially handling the recipe segment. Of course, that means I won't be getting my Mutabal for quite some time, but I suppose good things come to those who wait. Thi…

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Interlude I 11:55

28d ago11:55

11:55

Finally given a break in his schedule, Pholus finds a book Chiron gifted him a long time ago and it is proving to be useful now, but something is a little strange. The book seems to know exactly who he is. This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schi…

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Chaos Control: Ep 27.5 One Hour Isn't Enough 52:24

2M ago52:24

52:24

Sometimes the recording goes over an hour. That's when we use Chaos Control. Listen in to the second half of this weeks episode now! Topics include Eclipse talk, 900 year old humans, and more! Chaos Control is the even more laid back, no filter version of PHR proper. Expect episodes twice a month, every other week just 2 days after a new PHR episod…

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Episode 27: A Cybertour of the Biblical Ark Complete with Dinosaurs Sponsored by Arkansas 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

You read the title right folks. All that Ark business PLUS Hosts Travis Wyrmwood and Co Host Dawson Trailer talk about the deep lore of Cloverfield, then dig into the true meaning of the eclipse. Stay tuned! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Join the Cult of the Star Mother https://www.patreon.com/PumpkinHillRadio…

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Prometheus 1: “Was that the party where Uncle Kronos threw up all his kids?” 21:06

27d ago21:06

21:06

Kronos, king of the gods, throws a party that spins out of control. When Prometheus tries to convince his fellow Titans not to go to war, the results are disastrous.By Onassis Foundation

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Divine Idol: The Gods Sing To Solve The Podcast's Fiscal Woes, Episode 3-1 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 31:37

1M ago31:37

31:37

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! This is a bittersweet episode for me because we are bidding farewell to Fireside Folklore with Hades as you know it. You see, we've encountered some fiscal challenges related to our Olympian problems, including ensuring you don't have to deal with the acoustics of the Underworld, a transition …

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Session Three: Harmonia 21:31

2M ago21:31

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Harmony is hard to maintain, especially in this day in age. How does Harmonia do it while keeping sane? Who says she does? This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Pholus and Tara Gravelle as Harmonia. Illustrations, including cover and e…

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Episode 26: A week at the Movies with the Devil 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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A fully live streamed episode! A pretty good one too. Season two is going great. Season two Co Host Dawson Trailer Joins Host Travis Wyrmwood to talk about all the movies released this week, from Godzilla to Ghostbusters and some things in between. Sam joins in late to drop some big opinions. Also we have a Patreon now! Take a look around the Red T…

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The Sticks of Justice, A South African Folk Tale About How a Clever Man Caught a Thief; Season 2, Episode 3 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! This episode was recorded before Persephone left for the Upperworld, so depending on where you are, it may be spring or perhaps your Southern hemisphere Hades is eagerly catching up with his tropical queen! This week, we're traveling to South Africa, a country which rose from the ashes of Apar…

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Session Two: Demeter 23:06

1M ago23:06

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The biggest mistake others make is underestimating Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and mother of Persephone. Do not make her angry or you might end up eating yourself for dinner. This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Pholus and Bre…

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Episode 25: Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice Hype, and the final days of a Pre-Godzilla X Kong World 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

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Well, season 2 is moving like a freight train over the salt flats with no breaks and a nitrous engine. Host Travis Wyrmwood and Co-host Dawson Trailer talk about being approached by hyper religious protesters at the Twin Temple show, then get hyped about Movies like Beetlejuice ,Immaculate, and the final days before we experience Godzilla. All that…

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Persephone's Imminent Departure; Fireside Folklore with Hades, S2E2-1 7:47

2M ago7:47

7:47

Send over your dead SMS messages. The coming of spring is bittersweet, for this is when Persephone must go back to the Upperworld. How will that change the podcast? Will Dionysus end up taking over the recipe segment? Will Persephone accept the offer of a temporal gate? Or will nothing change at all? Persephone must grapple with these questions in …

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Session One: Dionysus 26:26

2M ago26:26

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Pholus welcomes his first patient as therapist: the god of wine and revelry. He was preparing for a party, so he must be prepared for things to get wild, right? This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Pholus and Brendon Etter as Dionysus…

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Prometheus: Live from Mount Olympus Season Four Trailer 1:08

2M ago1:08

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You’d think being able to see the future would be a gift – but Prometheus’s visions are never completely clear, and he learns that not everyone wants to see what lies ahead. When he glimpses a coming war that will threaten the whole world, Prometheus knows he must forge an unlikely alliance with the young Olympian Zeus. But their friendship is test…

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Episode 24: Talking Dune part 3, a very Godzilla x Kong Season 2 Premier 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Host Travis Wyrmwood brings Dawson and Mitch into the studio to celebrate the beginning of Pumpkin Hill Radio Season 2. Join us as we deep dive into Dune, Godzilla, and the horrors of Movie Theatre sanitization, plus a whole lot more. Take a look around the Red Temple: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RedTempleRadio?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Pumpkinhillra…

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Half of a Halfling, A Fairy Tale From Palestine About A Man's Courage, Compassion, and Cleverness; Season 2, Episode 2 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Here is the long-awaited first stop in Palestine. This week, we retell the story of Half of a Halfling, a story about a young hero who was born with one foot, one arm, one ear, and one eye. Despite his challenges, he goes on to prove to the naysayers that he is just as capable as everyone else…

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Prologue 14:16

3M ago14:16

14:16

Pholus, the wise Centaur, is preparing for a party, but his preparation is put on halt when he is visited by an unexpected guest, the king of the gods himself, and he has a special task for the Centaur. This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffm…

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Chronos Messes With Time, Or Why The Episode Has Been Delayed; Episode 1.1 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 5:41

2M ago5:41

5:41

Send over your dead SMS messages. Show Notes for "Fireside Folklore with Hades" Special Episode: Greetings, mortals and immortals alike. Hades here, with an unexpected special episode to explain the delay in releasing our next tale. As many of you know, I take great pride in crafting each episode with care and precision. However, even the lord of t…

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The Woodcutter's Wealthy Sister; A Cautionary Syrian Tale About a Foolish Woodcutter and a Frightful Demon; S2E1 of Fireside Folklore with Hades 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! This came out later than intended, but it's here at last: our inaugural episode for our second season of this folklore podcast, coming at you straight from the Underworld. We dedicate this season to the people of Palestine and those who stand in solidarity with their struggles. By showcasing t…

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Cursed Into Secrecy, Full Production; An Underworld Twist on Faithful John, The Famous German Fairy Tale; Episode 20C of Fireside Folklore With Hades 57:30

3M ago57:30

57:30

Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! For those who can't be left in suspense, here is the full tale of "Cursed Into Secrecy". This truly is the final (yes, final!) upload before Season 2. We will endeavor to have the premiere episode, set in Syria, ready by March 1, because we all know you can't sleep without our deadtime stories…

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Cursed Into Secrecy, Part 2, An Underworld Adaptation of the German Tale Faithful John, Episode 20B of Fireside Folklore with Hades 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! In this final installment of "Cursed Into Secrecy", Charon and Nyx have the showdown of a lifetime as they heatedly discuss whether Hades is a manipulative and controlling god who merely enjoys playing games with those in his dominion, or a concerned friend who is trying to keep their wedding …

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Cursed Into Secrecy, An Underworld Adaptation of the German Tale "Faithful John", Fireside Folklore with Hades - Episode 20, Part 1 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

Send over your dead SMS messages. Welcome listeners to this ultimate deception! What we thought would be our final episode before the beginning of Season 2 turned out to simply be the penultimate episode, squared! In this first installment of the Underworld's adaptation of the German tale "Faithful John", Charon and Nyx are getting married, and I n…

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PSA - Season 1 Finale Delayed; Season 2 Dedication 3:14

4M ago3:14

3:14

By Tiffany J. Kim

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Episode 23: SpongeBob, Pokemon, and an Alien Encounter 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

Join Ghost Host Travis Wyrmwood this week as we dive into the lore behind the Hash Slinging Slasher, the truth behind Lavender Town Syndrome, and a far-too-real first hand account of Aliens visiting in the night. All that plus Castlevania, today! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Join the Cult of the Star Mother https://www.patreon.com/Pump…

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Damon and Pythias' Underworld Quest: The Greek Legend Reimagined - Fireside Folklore with Hades, Ep. 19 16:02

3M ago16:02

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Ferry passengers! Lord Hades here with a tantalizing glimpse into our next mythic podcast tale. Join me as we welcome a bold mortal visitor to the Underworld - one Pythias, who comes seeking a cure to save his afflicted father. But like all who petition the God of the Dead, he quickly learns favors do not come free…