Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The classic myth of Icarus, the boy who flew too close to the sun. Guess what, it doesn't work out for him this time either.
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Jul 2
Anne of Green Gables - Chapter 25
This week we are continuing the story of Anne of Green Gables, written by L. M. Montgomery. Enjoy this classic with us every week on Thursday, with your favorite story reader, Amanda Weldin! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and th ... Show More
25m 25s
Jun 2020
S2E4 - Daedalus and Icarus
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Daedalus the inventor, his son, Icarus, and their escape from imprisonment. We come across old friends, a man with a plan, the mysterious death of rivals, children who won't listen to their parents, and someone tragically falls into t ... Show More
27m 19s
May 2023
S8E6 - You Odyssey This: Arrows and A-Rivals
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 l ... Show More
35m 19s
May 2021
S4E5 - The Stories of the Stars
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tales of Orion and Kallisto, who both meet horrible fates for being Artemis’ friend. We encounter pranks that go way too far, Zeus not being able to leave anyone alone, the creation of constellations, and love leading to pregnancy. --- Nation ... Show More
21m 5s
Dec 2023
S9E8 - Bellerophon and Pegasus pt 2 - It All Goes Wrong
Oh Muses! A classic hero with a classic end. Today we finalize the tale of Bellerophon and Pegasus. We encounter weapons of war, hubris, tactical retreats, and the death of a hero. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It ... Show More
17m 44s
May 2023
S8E3 - You Odyssey This: Hubris and the Lotus Eaters
Oh Muses! Troy still looms large in the tale of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca. Odysseus starts to tell his tale from the beginning and we encounter vengeful seas, neglecting the gods, non-linear storytelling, lotus eaters, a hostile work environment, and invasion. --- Check ou ... Show More
25m 43s
Jun 2023
S8E8 - Oh Me Oh Maya: The Hero Twins and the Shining Deceit
Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Hero Twins, the false sun Seven Macaw, and the creation of several versions of humanity. In this episode we encounter crimes against birds, severed arms, broken beaks, dental surgery, medical malpractice, and anthropomorphic astronomy. —- Check o ... Show More
18m 38s
Nov 2019
S1E4 - Echo and Narcissus
Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the nymph Echo, the mortal she fell in love with. We come across unfaithful gods, repetition, eternal curses, repetition, reflective surfaces, repetition, and life lessons. --- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly ... Show More
14m 42s
Jun 2023
S8E10 - Ancient Greece's Most Wanted Part Deux
Oh Muses! Protect us as we invoke the names of the rascals of Greek Mythology who live in Tartarus. Ixion. Salmoneus. Danaides. In this episode, we encounter someone being pushed into a fire, flirting with clouds, DIY weather, wedding night murder, violations of hospitality, and ... Show More
26m 19s