This week's story is an adaptation of the classic Greek myth about the famous, superstrong demigod, Hercules! Enjoy!!
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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
Oct 2020
S3E1 - Heracles Pt. 1 - the G.O.A.T. of Greek Mythology
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Heracles and his Labors. We come across comical amounts of horse manure, an uncontrollable rage that destroys lives, cousin rivalry, and snakes. And we all know how the Oracle feels about snakes. National Geographic Kids Greeking Out ... Show More
29m 24s
Jan 2019
Hercules Pt. 1: Strength in Suffering
Of all the mythological figures of Ancient Greece, none has maintained as much prominence as Hercules, the demigod gifted with super strength. While many of us know of Hercules's feats, his childhood and early life were defined by drastic mistakes and their gruesome consequences. ... Show More
46m 15s
Feb 2022
Jason and the Golden Fleece!
We are back with another classic and it's fantastic! Full of action and adventure, this one is a wee bit longer also, and perfect for smallies who love a brave and daring hero! It always amazes me just how long these stories have survived and transformed, and again and again, we ... Show More
19m 5s
Sep 2015
10A-Hercules: Going into Labor
The story of Hercules is one part gritty, serious tragedy and two parts over-the-top monster fights. This week, in the origin story of one of the greatest mythological heroes of the western world, we get to see the human side of the demigod before the story goes completely off-th ... Show More
35m 40s
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