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Pathways with Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell Foundation
Mythology
Joseph Campbell
Buddhism
Psychology
Christianity
Jungian Psychology
Hinduism
Thomas Mann
Art and Mythology
Vietnam War
Islam
Freedom
Comparative Mythology
Anima/animus
Ego
Kundalini Yoga
Tarot
Symbolism
Religion
Kent State University

An official podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network that unearths little-heard talks from Joseph Campbell and examines their context and meaning. Hosted by Brad Olson, PhD.

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Welcome to Season 6 of Pathways with Joseph Campbell. Whether you’ve been listening from the very beginning or are just discovering the podcast, we’re glad you’re here. This new season continues our journey into the archived lectures and enduring ins... more

Recorded in 1966 at Sarah Lawrence College, this lecture follows Joseph Campbell through the symbolic ascent of Kundalini yoga - moving from instinct and desire at the base of the spine to the awakening of the heart, where the sacred syllable OM is h... more

In this episode called “The Vitality of Myth,” recorded at the Cooper Union in 1973, Joseph Campbell explores why modern life feels spiritually thin and psychologically unmoored. Campbell argues that myths lose their vitality when they are treated as... more

In this bonus episode, "Archetypes of the Christ Legend", recorded at Mann Ranch in 1971, Joseph Campbell explores the Christ story not as literal history but as mythic revelation. Tracing shared archetypes across Buddhism, Mithraism, Hinduism, and J... more

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Brad Olson
Host of the show; scholarly facilitator of Campbell's lectures and related analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 337 ratings
  • Beautiful

    Thank you for taking the time to restore these priceless lectures by Joseph Campbell.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dondrup01
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing

    The best , inspirational , and transformative of the spirit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nima Dabiri
    United States4 months ago
  • My Favorite Podcast

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vicklesnyc
    United States6 months ago
  • You Can’t Go Wrong With Joe C

    Brad, Thank you for presenting our beloved American maverick in all his articulate strength and musing philosophical humor. Your portrait is unerring. Your insights always valuable. It’s a joy to tune in - to see what nooks ‘n crannies Joe C’ll have us moving into next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    St. Francie
    United States8 months ago
  • A gift

    I have always wished I could be a student in Campbell’s classes, and these recordings, lovingly bookended with their own context, are making my wish come true! Thank you for keeping Campbell’s words reverberating beyond time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beehivesteph
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the archival quality and the way lectures are contextualized by the host.
Fans appreciate free access to Campbell's lectures and the thoughtful commentary.
Many comment on the depth and clarity in connecting myth to modern life.

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Bonus: Psychological Implications of Mythology (Part 2 )
Q: Can you tell us about the Indian people?
The host indicated they would be discussing Indian culture in the upcoming episodes.
EP 43: Mythology - The Path (Part 2)
Q: Do you find that Lévi-Strauss really cares that he went to value for studying dead bodies?
I find Lévi-Strauss excessively complicated and focused too much on language instead of myth's visual and imaginative core.
EP 43: Mythology - The Path (Part 2)
Q: What will be the myths of the future?
Myths are slow to develop, emerging only after centuries, and they reflect particular communities in specific historical contexts.

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This show curates archival lectures and commentary on mythology, religion, and psychology, with a strong emphasis on Joseph Campbell's ideas and their modern context. Episodes explore mythic structures, archetypes, and cross-cultural narratives, often pairing Campbell's original talks with host reflections to illuminate how ancient myths speak to contemporary questions about meaning, culture, and personal growth. Noteworthy are in-depth conversations that connect Campbell's teachings to Jungian psychology, Eastern philosophies, and modern cultural issues, offering listeners a bridge between classic scholarship and present-day relevance.

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Pathways launched 5 years ago and published 101 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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