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Live from Mount Olympus

Onassis Foundation
Prometheus
Zeus
Pandora
Minotaur
Greek Mythology
Theseus
Ariadne
Eros
Fire
Athena
Aphrodite
King Minos
Olympians
War
Humanity
Theseus and Ariadne
Athens
Knossos
Olympus
Hephaestus

A dramatic adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields) is our host.

Season Seven: Apollo & Artemis: Are you ready to jam out with the gods in our first-ever musical season?

Apollo, shining god of... more

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Latest Episodes

Far Shooting Apollo, god of music, tells the story of his first dramatic adventure in his latest song, "Dragon Slayer."

Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo.  

"Dragon Slayer" was composed by Magda Giannikou, lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase, p... more

Are you ready to jam out with the gods? Because Live From Mount Olympus returns with its first-ever musical season! 

When Apollo, shining god of music, releases his hit single, “Dragon Slayer,” Hermes invites him into his Godspod podcast. With the s... more

As they set sail with the tributes for Athens, Ariadne and Theseus dream of their future together. But a rest stop on the island of Naxos reveals how quickly the Fates can alter the future for humans - and for the gods.

Live from Mount Olympus is pr... more

The moon is full, and Minos’s guards take Theseus deep within the labyrinth to face the Minotaur.

Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  

Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.

Our series creator and showrunner is Jul... more

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Shining Apollo
god of music and prophecy
Olympian deity
Episode: Apollo & Artemis: Trailer
King Minos
King of Crete and antagonist of the story.
Episode: Theseus & Ariadne 1: "No tributes have ever returned to Athens..."
Beth Clancy
Weaver who crafted a warp-weighted loom
Episode: "Everything is part warp and part weft."
Nima Gobeir
Co-host of Mind Shift, a podcast exploring the future of learning and how we raise our kids
Mind Shift
Episode: Prometheus 3: “Grasp it in the middle – just where the zig meets the zag!”

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André De Shields
Host of Live from Mount Olympus; narrator and host; prominent figure in Onassis Foundation productions

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Yo Hermes do you know Percy Jackson

    amazing just amazing …butttt don’t update episodes enough

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ( [•] ____ [•] )
    United States16 days ago
  • Awesome

    This is an amazing podcast being someone who loves Greek mythology, I think it perfectly captured the Greek vibe. But personally I like a bit more gore, either way the best podcast ever But not as good as PJ nothing is as good as Percy Jackson ❤️😃👊🏻👏🏻🌟✨⭐️🌈

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @0 master
    United Statesa month ago
  • Are you serious?

    It’s great! But what does it have to do with greeking out? It’s completely different. this podcast is as good as Greeking Out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toxic Nija
    Canadaa month ago
  • It is good could be better learn from Greeking out

    To all complaining about like people marrying their uncle and stuff that is Greek mythology not the show so bug off

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    🍪 The first cookie
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love it,but…

    In season 2 Persephone married Hades ,but Zeus is Persephone’s father and Hades is Zeus’s brother………….So Persephone married her uncle🤨🫤That’s just weird!😑just weird

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kick me :)
    United States2 months ago

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Many say the storytelling and voices are excellent, with strong Greek myth vibes, while a few compare it to other myth shows and wish for more gore or LGBTQ+ myth coverage.
Listeners praise the myth theater blend and production quality, though some want more frequent episode updates.
Overall, the production and host presence receive strong positively-biased feedback, with fans requesting more seasons and guest collaborations.

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Theseus & Ariadne 4: “Who puts a surprise for a kid under a huge heavy rock?!”
Q: If you're the son of the King of Athens, why are you a tribute?
Theseus explains that he grew up believing he was just a regular boy, unaware of his royal lineage until later, as both a secret kept by his mother and a test of his strength and strategy.

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The show blends timeless Greek myths with theatrical storytelling, anchored by a charismatic host who doubles as narrator. Recent seasons tease epic partnerships between heroic figures and gods, with Theseus and Ariadne at the center as fate, love, and courage collide in elaborate mythic reimaginings. Production values are highlighted by live-action performance sensibilities, sound design, and music, making ancient tales feel immediate and immersive for tweens and multi-generational listeners. A standout element is the integration of contemporary theater sensibilities with myth, creating a dynamic, stage-like audio experience that sets it apart in the mythology genre.

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Live from Mount Olympus launched 5 years ago and published 60 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. King Minos
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4. Nima Gobeir

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