
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 94 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryArts | |||

In this bonus lecture from Campbell’s WNDT TV days in the early 1960's, The Shaman and the Priest, he contrasts two ancient spiritual lineages: the lone visionary who gains power through ordeal, and the priest who serves the continuity of the communi... more
In this episode, we present audio from two rare televised lectures from Joseph Campbell’s early public-broadcast career - Dead Sea Scrolls and No God but God - originally aired on WNDT in New York in the early 1960s.
In these archival recordings, Ca... more
In this bonus episode, The Psychological Implications of Mythology (Part 2), we continue Joseph Campbell’s exploration of depth psychology—moving from Freud and Adler into the profound insights of Carl Jung. Campbell examines how myth reflects the in... more
In this episode of Pathways called “Early Europe and the Celtic Tradition,” we travel back to Joseph Campbell’s 1970 lecture at Sarah Lawrence College, where he traces the mythic roots of Europe - from Paleolithic cave art and goddess-centered societ... more
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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.
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.
I really enjoy following these original recordings, thank you for sharing them
I’m so glad to find this podcast. To have the opportunity to hear Professor Campbell. Thank you all who makes this possible.
One of my favorite podcasts, listening to Joseph Campbell lecture is a treat, and I appreciate the commentary
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Content revolves around the exploration of mythology, psychology, and the profound impact of Joseph Campbell's teachings on contemporary society. Themes such as the psychological implications of myths, the duality of self, the origins and functions of myths, and archetypal theory are frequently discussed. The unique approach incorporates archived lectures and offers historical context, allowing listeners to appreciate Campbell's insights on human existence, consciousness, and spirituality across different cultures and traditions. This podcast is particularly notable for its focused discussions and expert commentary, making it an engaging resource for those interested in mythology, psychology, and personal development.
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