Getting back into the Odyssey with the stories of Telemachus, Menelaus, and Orestes.
Oct 21
446: Samhain: Back from the Dead
👻No one parties on Halloween Night like Nera and his friendsBecause their parties involve making bracelets. And corpses. And making bracelets for corpses.It's Samhain night, and Nera, a lowly spearman, accepts a dare from his king. It's a simple task that will change his life fo ... Show More
56m 17s
Oct 7
445: Indian folklore: Fake It 'Til You Make It
💪There's something powerful about confidence.Except that, if you're not actually powerful...or generous...or deadly, pretending to be those things can get you in a lot of trouble. Only if you get caught, though. Three stories from South India of people who are faking it.😈 The C ... Show More
53m 53s
Mar 2021
Hercules vs. Theseus Pt. 2
After slaying the Minotaur, losing his father, and cutting ties with Hercules, a traumatized Theseus goes down a dark path. Now it’s up to Hercules to rescue the young king from his own mistakes… even if it means fighting him to the death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
51m 24s
Feb 2019
Telemachus is a Whiny Little B---- (The Odyssey Part 1)
Telemachus, Odysseus and Penelope's whiny, grown son, with the help of Athena, is a on a mission to find information about his father.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 woul ... Show More
32m 27s
Dec 2023
Orestes, Captaining the Ship of Catastrophe (Euripides’ Iphigenia Among the Taurians Part 3)
More tension, more unknown sibling secrets, and the hatching of a plan... For background on Iphigenia's family and the events that lead to this play, check out this Spotify playlist. Submit your Q&A responses here! Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus c ... Show More
34m 42s
Dec 2023
Estranged Siblings, a Mysterious Statue, and a Dramatic Escape (Euripides’ Iphigenia Among the Taurians Part 4)
Newly reunited siblings plan their dramatic escape from the Taurians! For background on Iphigenia's family and the events that lead to this play, check out this Spotify playlist. Submit your Q&A responses here! Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus conte ... Show More
40m 15s
May 2022
That is One Cursed Necklace! The Deadly Dynasty of Cadmus & Harmonia (Part 2)
How does a curse like theirs filter down the generations? The fate of the family of Cadmus and Harmonia, and their own...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 r ... Show More
38m 26s