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The Emerald

Joshua Schrei
Mythology
Power
Climate Change
Empowerment
Animism
Social Movements
Goddess Shakti
Spiritual Solutions
Relational Power
Ragnarok
Environmental Justice
Spirituality
Fire
Community Engagement
Cultural Practices
Social Dynamics
Eros
Dragons
Gaza
Ritual

The Emerald explores the human experience through a vibrant lens of myth, story, and imagination. Brought to life through the wise, wild, and humorous vision of Joshua Michael Schrei — a teacher and lifelong student of the cosmologies and mythologies of the world — the podcast draws from a deep well of poetry, lore, and mythos to challenge conventional narratives on politics and public discourse, ... more

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“We don’t go to other planets because our planet is dying. Our planet dies, specifically because we perpetually want to go somewhere else.” Fresh off of the Initial Public Offering of Space X, the largest IPO in human history, it's worth revisiting t... more

Seven years ago last Tuesday, The Emerald podcast was born. This episode reflects on the journey of the podcast so far and gives hints of what's to come, all through the prism of the number 7, which is — to say the least — a mythically important numb... more

The dragon, or serpent, in myth and story, is the coiling, spiraling power of nature itself. And so, how cultures have treated the dragon depends a lot on how they view nature and how they view the world. Some have celebrated and honored the serpent ... more

Dragon lore is everywhere in global mythology — no matter what continent you live on, the land you inhabit holds dragon story, and quite possibly was shaped by dragons, or has sleeping dragons in it. Such dragons have captured human imagination acros... more

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Recent Guests

Veronica Strang
Author of Water Deities, scholar on serpentine powers
University/Academic researcher
Episode: Enter the Dragon, Part 2: On Order and Chaos
Eve Bradford
Mythosomatic practitioner and mythic body course facilitator
The Vital Weave
Episode: Enter the Dragon, Part 2: On Order and Chaos
Eli Sanchez Pakan Meni
Professor discussing the Anaconda in Shipibo traditions.
Episode: Enter The Dragon, Terrifying and Beautiful (Part 1)
Chief Beverly Cook
A member of the Mohawk Nation who shared the creation story of Sky Woman.
Episode: Carry That Weight: On Mythic Burdens and Cosmic Supports
Nadia Irshad Gilbert
Active in the Palestinian movement
Episode: I Think I Hear the Coming of a Planetary Roar
Shivani Hawkins
Living Sanskrit teacher and practitioner
Living Sanskrit
Episode: On Powers, Great and Small
Jack Mitchell
Nyungar researcher and storyteller
Episode: On Powers, Great and Small
Kanani Aton
Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner
Episode: On Powers, Great and Small
Dr. Omid Safi
Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University
Episode: On Singing to the Beloved in Times of Crisis

Host

Joshua Michael Schrei
Host of The Emerald, known for a mythic, ceremonial, and relational approach to storytelling and exploration of power, culture, and consciousness.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • Good

    But dense. May need a break.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jalvmxm
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mystical, magical, hypnotic, dreamy, poetic, relaxing

    There is nothing like it. It captivated me from the very first listen and from that moment I had to listen to every single episode. They are all incredible and unique. It left me satisfied. Yet craving more because I love the vibes of this podcast so much and wish there were more podcasts like this one. It’s poetic and artsy but has important messages that are conveyed so insanely well! Please give us MORE! We need new episodes. Keep the goodness coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ericaE87
    United States2 months ago
  • These things need to be said. Thank you for saying them.

    Each episode touches something deep in me. I just finished “The Revolution Will Not Be Pathologized”. Thank you for putting into words something that has been niggling at me for years. These things need to be said. Thank you for saying them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KateBPhoto
    United States3 months ago
  • Guardians and protector - 02 sept 2024 episode

    The prayer you said at the end and this whole episode was hypnotizing and so grounding. It is the wisdom I have received in pockets of life but was continuous. Thank you for taking all this wisdoms and making these episodes. It is a blessing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rn_atí
    United States4 months ago
  • What a Gift l!

    Stunning and beautiful. It somehow feels wrong when I refer to this as a “podcast”. Joshua’s work here is simply magnificent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nono5000
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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The production and host voice are frequently described as powerful and immersive.
Listener insights consistently praise the show's transformative storytelling and poetic production.
Guests are valued for depth, scholarly context, and mythic interpretation.
Audience finds the content uniquely healing and spiritually meaningful, with a strong sense of community.

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#97
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Apple Podcasts
#92
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Apple Podcasts
#133
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#49
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#179
Germany/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#10
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trickster Jumps Sides (Re-Issued for Tricky Times)
Q: How does Trickster behave in relation to societal norms?
Trickster disrupts established orders regardless of their ideological leanings, portraying them as sacred cows that need to be challenged.
Trickster Jumps Sides (Re-Issued for Tricky Times)
Q: What role does Trickster play in cultural rituals and renewal?
Trickster must be honored and included in societal rituals to ensure cultural renewal and avoid chaos.
All of My Lessons Come in the Form of a Sound ( w/ Trevor Hall)
Q: What does it take to get it blooming?
It's all about acknowledging the energy that flows through and around us, whether that be through sound, music, or other creative processes.

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A thoughtfully crafted exploration of myth, culture, and imagination, blending mythic storytelling with scholarly context and personal narrative. Conversations often center on power, transformation, and relational ethics through serpent and dragon symbolism, Indigenous and ancient traditions, and contemporary spiritual practice. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to reframe binaries (order vs. chaos, power vs. humility) and its altar-like production that fuses poetry, ritual, and storytelling to illuminate modern social and personal questions. For potential listeners, it offers a poetic, ceremonial lens on myth and meaning that appeals to those curious about how ancient wisdom can inform today's politics, culture, and inner life.

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1. Living Myth
2. For The Wild
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4. Sounds of SAND
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Recent guests on The Emerald include:

1. Veronica Strang
2. Eve Bradford
3. Eli Sanchez Pakan Meni
4. Chief Beverly Cook
5. Nadia Irshad Gilbert
6. Shivani Hawkins
7. Jack Mitchell
8. Kanani Aton

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