Oh Muses! We return to Ithaca with Odysseus after 20 years of adventuring. In this episode we encounter PTSD in action, elaborate disguises, the death penalty, double standards, Agamemnon’s ghost, and a test of furniture.
This episode has a lot of death, so if you don’t want to listen, we understand.
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Jun 2024
S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux
Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named. You can listen to Greeking Out ... Show More
25m 53s
Jun 2024
S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!
Oh Muses! We are looking back at what ancient people have left us. In this episode we encounter bad customer reviews, the names of ancient dogs, vibes-based history, daily life in the ancient world, and some fun stories that aren’t true. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks e ... Show More
26m 23s
Jan 2021
Odysseus and the Cyclops!
This is an ancient tale indeed! It comes from one of the most famous books in the world, Homer's ODYSSEY. The hero of our tale, Odysseus, lands on a strange island and soon becomes the captive of the giant one-eyed monster Polyphemus. The vivid nature of this story made it a ... Show More
11m 12s
Aug 2019
The Odyssey Pt. 4: Death To All Suitors
Following his reunion with his son, Telemachus, Odysseus puts his plan in motion, goading the suitors into anger as his allies stole their weapons and sealed the palace doors. As Odysseus prepared to reveal himself, he knew one thing; he would show no mercy. Parcasters - We hope ... Show More
51m 11s
Mar 2025
Le Renard et le Cheval, de Jacob et Wilhelm Grimm
Il était une fois un paysan qui avait un vieux cheval dévoué. Comme il était devenu vieux et qu'il n'était plus bon à rien, son maître décida de ne plus le nourrir et lui dit:
« Certes, je n'ai plus besoin de toi, mais si tu me montres que tu as encore suffisamment de force pour ... Show More
3m 55s
Feb 2021
Behind the Story - Sweettoothia, Mummies, & Egyptian Treasures
The Behind the Story Series was designed to accompany the regular story episodes and provide more information about the places the goops travel to. While writing for Episode 82 - Sweettoothia and the Egyptian Pharaohs, I found out so many interesting things about Mummies, Pharaoh ... Show More
13m 47s
Dec 2023
Zeus
Zeus, the chief deity in Greek mythology, is the Olympian god of sky and thunder, and is king of all other gods and men.
His tale is one of overthrowing fathers, eating babies and seducing women, both mortal and divine, by changing his own form. He's one of the most complex figur ... Show More
53m 20s