For all those who like to read their Greek myths in comic form, this one's for you! With the help of special guest Erica Rose Hampton, we delve into one of the most famous web comics in the world. While you may love it or hate it, it is undeniable that Rachel Smythe's Lore Olympus embraces and modernizes the heavy topics presented to us in myths, making it a compelling piece of modern reception. Plus, who doesn't love revisiting the messy relationships of the Olympians? We discuss the perils of modern dating, critiques of YA and Romance (looking at you Twilight), and end on an expletive-filled rant about capitalism. See? It is compelling!If you would like to learn more about Erica (or recommend more examples of Demeter and Persephone in modern media), you can do so here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Blood of Zeus, Season 3 Interview (2025), with Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, Derek Phillips, & Elias Toufexis
It wouldn't be a series finale episode if we didn't go out with a bang! Joined by the creators of Blood of Zeus, Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, as well as the voice actors for the series' leads of Heron (Derek Phillips) and Seraphim (Elias Toufexis), we delve into the creative process of producing one of our favorite modern retellings of Greek myth. Though our heroic brothers may be at odds in the show, the camaraderie of the writers and performers is evident as we discuss the importance of storytelling in our modern era.Please be sure to support the show Blood of Zeus by watching and liking the show on Netflix along with following the show on social media (@bloodofzeus). Likewise, learn about other projects Derek and Elias are involved with by following their socials. Special thanks once again to Zoé Elise Thomas for stepping in as host for this episode. You can find Zoé on Bluesky under the handle @archaeadne.bsky.social. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Blood of Zeus, Season 3 (2025), with Zoé Elise Thomas
It wouldn't be a Blood of Zeus episode if we didn't bring back the reigning champ and monster 'enthusiast' Zoé Thomas. We break down our reactions to the third and final season of Netflix's animated myth-fest, Blood of Zeus, created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides. Highs, lows and Bacchic hallucinations, we've got a lot to say about this one, so grab your lightning bolts, hop on your flying chariot and join the sparagmos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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She's The Man (2006)
"All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players." That's right! We trade in one mysterious bard for another as we tackle Christie's pick for a favorite film, She's The Man. This adaptation of a Disney Channel Original Movie, Motocro... uhh we mean, Shakespeare's Twelfth Night has everything one could hope for: shenanigans, soccer, romance, and early 2000s female empowerment through masquerading as a man. Oh, and did we mention this film has Channing Tatum?While it's all fun in games for the majority of the episode, their is a short discussion of bullying and mild SA that occurs at the 1:24:01-1:26:46 mark. Be warned and be respectful! And as always, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe if you like what you hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Galaxy Quest (1999)
We continue our suite of host-picks that have nothing to do with the central premise of our show with Colin's random movie pick: Dean Parisot's 1999 addition to the Star Trek canon, Galaxy Quest. This time, we're the Thermians taking a piece of media at face value with no appreciation for context, irony or the dramatic arts. Or are we Saris? Either way, listen as we find a way to turn this late 20th century satirical sci-fi action into a reflection on anthropology and the transmission of culture, as well as meditate on the state of nerdom, fictional space aliens and the fear of being a cringey millennial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over Movies We Dig | Film, Antiquity and Everything in Between
Is it a movie podcast? Is it a history podcast? Is it an unholy union of the two? Short answer: yes!Each episode, hosts Colin MacCormack, Elijah Fleming and Christie Vogler break down a new movie about Greece, Rome or the wider ancient world and what works (or doesn’t work) about them. But this isn’t a podcast for nitpicking historical inaccuracies. Rather, it’s a chance to get hot takes on Hollywood films from professional nerds/academics and take a closer look at the relation between our movies and our pasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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