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Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean

Liv Albert
Greek Mythology
Patriarchy
The Odyssey
Feminism
The Thebaid
Euripides
Odysseus
Medea
Zeus
Herodotus
Odyssey
Ancient Rome
Dionysus
Thebaid
Ovid
Homer
Mythology
Statius
Clytemnestra
Roman Empire

The most entertaining and enraging stories from 'Classical' mythology (and, often, ancient history of the wider Mediterranean!) told casually, contemporarily, and (more often than not) sarcastically. The world of Greek mythology and the history of the wider ancient Mediterranean is full of wonder, horror, and utter hilarity. These myths and stories are timeless for a reason, they're just as releva... more

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Liv reads Book 15 of Homer's Odyssey, translated by Ian Johnston. It's time for Telemachus to return home (always with a goddess' help!). This modern translation is used with immense gratitude to translator Ian Johnston and Vancouver Island Universit... more

This is an episode of the Memory Collective podcast ANCIENT HISTORY 101 by Alexandra Sills! Find loads more episodes on endless topics in ancient history wherever you're listening to this (and more info here)... AVAILABLE NOW! The Odyssey: a Modern R... more

This episode originally aired in June 2023. Liv speaks with Dr Joe Watson about the trans characters of Ovid's Metamorphoses, Iphis and Caeneus, along with some necessary asides into Atalanta, Arachne, and Medusa. : WHO WANTS TO WATCH THE ODYSSEY WIT... more

Liv answers some GREAT listener questions about language, anachronisms, and more... But most importantly: WHO WANTS TO WATCH THE ODYSSEY WITH ME?! I'm teaming up with the new Odyssey movie to give away tickets to advance screenings on July 13 in Toro... more

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Recent Guests

Felicia Day
Author, actor, and creator of The Lost Daughter of Sparta graphic novel
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Episode: Conversations: Giving a Voice to a Lost Daughter of Sparta with Felicia Day
Lee Moore
Author of China's Backstory
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Episode: Conversations: Blood-Sweat Horses and Empire, Ancient Greece and China w/ Lee Moore
Kacper Szymczak
Creative Director & CEO of Artificer
Artificer Games
Episode: Conversations: Will Theseus Get What’s Coming to Him? Minos with Kacper Szymczak
Laura Jenkinson Brown
Creator of You Are Odysseus (Greek Myth Comics)
Greek Myth Comics
Episode: Introducing... You Are Odysseus by L Jenkinson Brown
Emily Wilson
Translator of Homer; author of Crossing the Wine Dark Sea
Publisher/Academic
Episode: Conversations: Why is Being 'Complicated' a Bad Thing? Translating Homer w/ Emily Wilson
Dr. Alecto Hardwick
Greek literature academic focusing on women in tragedy and the intersection of literature with psychology
University/Academic affiliation discussed in episode
Episode: Conversations: Get In the Dragon Wagon, We’re Going Shopping, Women in Euripides w/ Dr. Alecto Hardwick
Christie Vogler
Returning guest who studies medicine in the ancient world, focusing on women and medicine
Movies We Dig / Mythology/History community
Episode: BONUS RE-AIR Conversations: Othering Women in the Origins of Western Medicine w/ Dr Christie Vogler (Parts 1 and 2
Antone Minard
Professor, University of British Columbia; Celtic studies expert
University of British Columbia
Episode: Conversations: The Real Gauls of Classical Times with Dr. Antone Minard
Katherine Backler
Scholar and author of 'Athena's Sisters', focusing on Athenian women's identities and contributions beyond traditional roles.
University/Independent Scholar
Episode: Conversations: Even Women Had Names, Athenian Women (Without Husbands) w/ Katherine Backler

Host

Liv Albert
Host of the show, reader of myths, with commentary and narration

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23.5k ratings
  • Excited to Listen, Disappointed by the Tone

    I was so excited to listen to this podcast, but I was deeply disappointed by the podcaster’s opening remarks. The tone felt unnecessarily hateful and immediately took away from what I had hoped would be a thoughtful conversation.

    Audible
    1
    Anonymous
    United States9 days ago
  • Let’s Talk About Hypocrisy, Baby!

    I have listened to every episode of this podcast from beginning to end (latest episode as I’m writing this dated 06/30/26). I genuinely enjoyed the unique, feminist perspective Liv presented on myths and plays, and I especially appreciated her takes on the Spartan mirage, Atlantis, and stuffy old white men who ignored or did their best to destroy women’s impacts on all things Ancient Greek. However, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated by her harping on Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey movie (... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    dkitt82
    United States13 days ago
  • Well researched but

    Well researched and explains the topics well but why she choses to use a crass tone is a mystery to me. It’s rather off-putting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tofu_Boy
    Spain15 days ago
  • Quirky entertaining always interesting

    Quirky entertaining always interesting great way to learn about myths, baby!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy User 2025
    United Statesa month ago
  • Why

    No cursing if you were a kids podcast never say bad stuff which could hurt young minds jerk

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dead dance243
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host's engaging delivery, myth-education focus, and accessible deep dives into complex material.
Some listeners wish for fewer digressions or more straightforward history notes, but overall reception is highly positive.
Fans value the mix of myth readings with contemporary commentary and guest perspectives.

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#121
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#84
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#90
Canada/History
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#27
Italy/History
Apple Podcasts
#121
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Apple Podcasts
#179
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

RE-AIR: Why Did Clytemnestra Kill Cassandra, Another Q&A
Q: Why does Clytemnestra kill Cassandra?
The host explains that the question is deeply dependent on which source one trusts; the Odyssey gives a fleeting mention that can be interpreted in multiple ways, while Aeschylus' Agamemnon adapts the tale for dramatic effect. Because the sources are centuries apart and largely male-produced, a definitive, modern explanation is elusive, and the reasons are likely a mix of jealousy, rage, and political context rather than a single clear motive.
Conversations: It's All Greek to Me! Ancient History 101 w/ Alexandra Sills
Q: Why is you bringing in early-career researchers important to the show?
Because fresh perspectives and new research can challenge established narratives and keep the conversations vibrant and inclusive, not just driven by established names.
Conversations: It's All Greek to Me! Ancient History 101 w/ Alexandra Sills
Q: Would you tell listeners a bit about Ancient History 101 and what makes it different?
It's a back-to-basics approach that invites a wide range of experts to break down the context, biography, and motivations behind ancient texts and events, making the material accessible without sacrificing scholarly nuance.
Ancient History 101 by Alexandra Sills, a Memory Collective Podcast
Q: What time does the Hellenica cover and how should a reader approach reading Xenophon in relation to Thucydides?
Rees explains that Hellenica picks up where Thucydides left off, and suggests reading Thucydides first, then continuing with Hellenica to get a fuller sense of the narrative, while recognizing Xenophon's unique perspective.
Ancient History 101 by Alexandra Sills, a Memory Collective Podcast
Q: Would you introduce yourself for our listeners who may not know you?
Dr. Owen Rees introduces himself as an ancient historian and lecturer at Birmingham Newman University, and then proceeds to discuss Xenophon's role as both historian and philosopher.

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A lively, long-running show that mines Greek myth and the broader ancient Mediterranean for meaning, humor, and cultural critique. Episodes mix close readings of myths with conversational commentary, reader questions, and meta-notes about translation, adaptation, and historical context, often weaving in contemporary politics and education. The host frequently features guest experts and creators to expand on mythic narratives, modern retellings, and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Notable strengths include a distinctive voice, ambitious explorations of representation and empire in myth, and collaborations that bring myth education to a broader audience. Potential listeners will likely enjoy thoughtful analysis wrapped in accessible storytel... more

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