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Episode 72M – Sacrificial Bull

This week on MYTH, Telemachus is finally going to catch up on some of what you already know.  You’ll see that bulls can agree to be sacrificed, that Helen has a stash of happy drugs, and that everyone likes Odysseus as long as they don’t have to be around him.  Then, in Gods and Monsters,…
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Episode 72L – Coming Unraveled

This week on MYTH, Telemachus is going to be a little bit all over the place.  You’ll discover you can be an expert in bird omens, that Penelope is crafty in every sense of the word, and that it’s important to know when you’re talking to a goddess.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll journey…
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Episode 72K – Party Pooper

This week on MYTH, it’s finally time to meet Odysseus’ long-abandoned son and see how things are going back on the home front.  You’ll discover that wannabe stepdads are the worst, that absentee fathers make it hard to be well-adjusted, and that Athena is a master of disguise.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see…
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Episode 72J – Holy Cow

This week on MYTH: beef.  It’s what’s for dinner.  You’ll see that you should really listen to magical warnings, that stealing from gods is a bad idea, and that there’s never a good time for a nap.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll discover why deadbeat dads and magical horses are a deadly combination. Check…
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Episode 75 – Let Your Hair Down

This week on MYTH, it’s a dysfunctional Valentine’s Day special for a dysfunctional year.  You’ll learn why you should say no to vegetables, what lions are scared of, and how to leave a room with no doors.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see why you should be careful who you marry. Check out this…
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Episode 72I – A Rock and a Hard Place

This week on MYTH, we’ll try to survive a trio of murderous monsters.  You’ll see that Odysseus was a bondage enthusiast, that Odysseus was a music lover, and that Odysseus doesn’t always say the right thing.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s time for a double helping of sea monster origin story. Check out this…
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Episode 72H – Bring Me to Life

This week on MYTH, we’re going back into the sunless abyss to meet our heroes.  You’ll discover that Heracles can be in two places at once, that you don’t have to stop holding a grudge just ’cause you’re dead, and that human paradise can be animal hell.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a…
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Episode 72G – Dead by Dawn

This week on MYTH, Odysseus is going to meet a lot of people who are mostly dead.  You’ll see that the reception line in hell takes forever, that even dead mothers are good at guilting their children, and that swords work great on ghosts.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn how to get whatever…
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Episode 74 – Creepy Crawly Christmas

This week on MYTH, it’s once again time for the annual holiday special!  You’ll learn why spiders are good luck, why you should use more cobwebs in your Christmas decorating, and why you should plant a tree in your living room.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll want to finish your chores on time so…
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Episode 72F – 525,600 Minutes

This week on MYTH, it’s time to drink the night away and then some.  You’ll see that some people want to get home more than others, that drinking yourself sick eventually gets old, and that you shouldn’t pass out on the roof.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll discover the creepy story behind a simple…
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