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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
Odyssey
Euripides
Herodotus
Zeus
Odysseus
Thebaid
Dionysus
Medea
Ancient Rome
Homer
Statius
Ancient Greece
Clytemnestra
Ovid
Thetis

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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Happy Spoooooky Season! Today Dr Charlotte Spence joins Liv to talk about the weird, wacky, and deeeeeeeply f---ed up tradition of ancient curse tablets... (Many awkward and icky laughs are had!) AVAILABLE NOW! The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit... more

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A timely revisiting of this ICONIC conversation about the wondrous goddess Thetis with one of Liv's favourite myth experts! This episode originally aired in March 2025. Liv speaks with returning guest Dr Maciej Paprocki about the goddess Thetis, a go... more

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Recent Guests

Maciej Paprocki
Scholar of myth; editor of Thetis volume
University/academia (The Staying Power of Thetis volume)
Episode: RE-AIR Conversations: Powerful or Powerless, Caring or Careless? The Goddess Thetis w/ Maciej Paprocki
Annabelle Oh
Co-author in the new myth-series crossover
The Wild Zone / Camp Half-Blood crossover collaboration
Episode: Camp Half-Blood Crossover! Liv and Genn of AHFG Chat with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh
Rick Riordan
Author of the Percy Jackson series
Disney-Hyperion / Rick Riordan
Episode: Camp Half-Blood Crossover! Liv and Genn of AHFG Chat with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh
Dr. Carla Ionescu
Artemis expert
Artemis Centre / Artemis Expert
Episode: RE-AIR Conversations: Better Off With Bears, Artemis & Goddess Worship w/ Dr Carla Ionescu
Amy Pistone
Scholar guest on Sophocles and Trachiniae
[not explicitly stated in transcript]
Episode: Back To School Replay: A Most Sophoclean Prophecy, Women & Wordplay in Sophocles’ Trachiniae w/ Amy Pistone
Gillian Glass
Scholar guest discussing Lucian and the Syrian Goddess
University of Bergen (as of 2024–/postdoc)
Episode: Conversations: Picking Apart Truth from Satire in Lucian's On the Syrian Goddess w/ Dr Gillian Glass
Ryan Denson
Author/academic expert on sea monsters, interviewed guest
[not explicitly stated in transcript]
Episode: Conversations: The Wonders of the Ancient and Mythical Mediterranean, More Sea Monsters w/ Dr Ryan Denson
Dr. Charlotte Gregory
Episode: Conversations: The Americanness of Modern Masculinity... Reception in Nolan's Odyssey w/ Dr Charlotte Gregory
Charlotte Gregory
Returning guest, PhD focus on reception of Homer and masculinity
(mentioned as scholar in prior episode)
Episode: Liv Reads Homer: The Odyssey (A Modern Translation!) Books 18

Hosts

Liv Albert
Host of the show, reads and discusses myths and history; creator of the myth-centric podcast.
Michaela Pangorish
Co-host who introduces episodes and participates in discussion; producer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23.6k ratings
  • Wanted to like it

    She jumps around a lot from original sources to commentary, so it’s hard to really learn basic history about myths from this show. But beyond that, she complains about Israel and Christianity. I don’t understand how she thinks it’s OK to alienate a lot of of her Christian and Jewish listeners. Stick to the topic and shut up about your bigotry!

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    Sheltie1pitbull2
    United States18 days ago
  • Amazing

    Very funny, insults the… eccentric men, and actually tells an interesting story each time. Some of the most interesting podcast episodes are here

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    🐹Hammy🐹🫠
    Hong Konga month ago
  • Extremely amazing show

    It is an amazing podcast. I love greek myths and greek tradgedy and greek history and Liv does it all with amazing depth, analysis and connection to modern events. I’ve been listening non-stop for the past two months and I’m so happy I found this podcast. Thank you, Liv, for speaking up for Palestine, and thank you for all of the amazing episodes.

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    Nope5515
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love Myths

    Such a great pod - So well read and a wonderful listen - one of my favorite pods

    Apple Podcasts
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    arthousecleaner
    United States2 months ago
  • Ancient Myths Brought to Colorful Life

    I’ve always believed that myths are the original soap operas. Long before television, people were captured by stories of love, jealousy, revenge, impossible choices, heroes, monsters, and deeply flawed gods.

    If you can tell those stories well, you’ll have my attention every time.

    That’s exactly what Liz does in this podcast.

    Liz has an obvious passion for mythology, and it comes through in every episode.

    She doesn’t just retell ancient stories—she examines them, questions them, mentions diff... more

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    Victorious Unicorns
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the host's engaging, lively approach and deep knowledge of myths.
Many appreciate feminist lens and accessible scholarship.
Some critics note strong subjective commentary and occasional digressions.
Fans value diverse guests and thoughtful discussions on representation in myth and media.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#150
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RE-AIR Conversations: Powerful or Powerless, Caring or Careless? The Goddess Thetis w/ Maciej Paprocki
Q: Why is it important to read Thetis through a feminist lens, and how does that change our interpretation of the myths?
A feminist reading helps recognize Thetis' agency, her refusals, and her strategic uses of power, rather than reducing her to a mere plot device or Achilles' mother; it also highlights how later authors demonize or complicate her to engage with contemporary social anxieties about women's autonomy.
RE-AIR Conversations: Powerful or Powerless, Caring or Careless? The Goddess Thetis w/ Maciej Paprocki
Q: How does Thetis' experience with Peleus relate to broader patterns of divine women in Greek myth?
Thetis' attempted immortality ritual for Achilles and the violence of Peleus' actions fit a recurring pattern where gods or mortals subjugate powerful female figures; her frequent transformations (to escape or defend) and the binding motif echo larger themes of gendered power in myth.
RE-AIR Conversations: Powerful or Powerless, Caring or Careless? The Goddess Thetis w/ Maciej Paprocki
Q: What do we know about Thetis beyond the Iliad, and how does that shape our view of her power?
There are fragmentary sources and later poets (like Pinder and Lycophon) that hint at a pre-Iliadic Thetis who wielded significant influence and could affect divine politics, suggesting her power was real and more extensive than the Iliad alone shows.
Camp Half-Blood Crossover! Liv and Genn of AHFG Chat with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh
Q: What is the intent behind the focus on mythological 'deep cuts' in your books?
The deep cuts add depth and discovery for curious readers, offering more intricate connections to classic myths while expanding the comfort zone for young listeners to explore less well-known but equally fascinating myths.
Camp Half-Blood Crossover! Liv and Genn of AHFG Chat with Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh
Q: How do you balance staying faithful to myths while making the content appropriate for younger audiences?
It's a careful balancing act where I study primary sources and acknowledge their biases, then craft the storytelling to be faithful yet not overly gruesome, ensuring stories are engaging without nightmares for kids.

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This show blends myth, history, and critical thinking with a bold, feminist-leaning lens. Across episodes, listeners encounter in-depth discussions with scholars and authors, lively readings of ancient epics, and thoughtful commentary on representation, gender, and modern media. The host keeps a conversational, often provocative tone that makes academic topics accessible and entertaining, while feature guests bring scholarly context, new retellings, and cross-disciplinary insights. A standout feature is the show's willingness to challenge traditional interpretations and to spotlight women's agency in antiquity, supported by a steady stream of book conversations, historical debates, and cultural provocations that resonate with curious, educa... more

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