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Mythology in all its bloody, brutal glory

Episode 82 – Battle of the Seasons

This week on MYTH, we’re finally going to begin the long journey out of the cruel heart of winter.  You’ll discover that cactus leaves make mediocre meals, that corn can travel very fast, and that lightning can turn you into Gandalf the White.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, a rabbit and a spider will square…
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Episode 72U – Family Reunion

This week on MYTH, it’s a long overdue reunion, tender and tearful.  You’ll see that if you want murder done you should probably do it yourself, that Odysseus is very confident in his battle skills, and that Penelope can only take so much before she loses it.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s the towering…
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Episode 72T – Good Omens

This week on MYTH, we’ll have tests and omens and portents, oh my.  You’ll discover that you can read the future in a bird’s dinner, that Odysseus likes to test the people helping him, and that pirates are a real problem.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, be vewy vewy quiet – we’we hunting…evewything. Check out…
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Episode 72S – Return of the King

This week on MYTH, Odysseus is home.  You’ll see that Athena is finally ready to come clean, that Odysseus can be shockingly oblivious, and that swineherds are the best people.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll discover why you should never be the lookout for a cheating god. Check out this episode!

Episode 72R – Take Me Home Country Roads

This week on MYTH, Odysseus will finally catch a real break in his attempts to get home.  You’ll see that random prophecies are never actually random, that magic sleep is the best sleep, and that Poseidon hates public transit.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn that it’s wrong to throw a baby off a…
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Episode 72Q – On the Road Again

This week on MYTH, Odysseus is going to find help in unexpected places.  You’ll see that it’s a bad idea to creep around a princess, that sometimes hiding is easy, and what to do if someone asks you if you’re a god.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, Zeus is going to get freaky with a…
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Episode 72P – Naked and Afraid

This week on MYTH, Odysseus is getting wrecked.  You’ll see that scarves are the perfect accessory, that leaves make a great bed but not a great outfit, and that Odysseus would kill for a fig leaf.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see why you should never trust infants. Check out this episode!

Episode 72O – Homeward Bound

This week on MYTH, it’s time for Odysseus to make a final push towards home.  You’ll see that Odysseus is a liar, that not all goddesses are jealous, and that rafts can be fancy.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it doesn’t pay to brag about how many kids you have. Check out this episode!

Episode 72N – Secrets and Lies

This week on MYTH, Telemachus’ secret is about to get out.  You’ll discover that you really shouldn’t blame a slave for what a prince does, that the suitors are really bad at being villains, and that talking in your sleep can be helpful.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see what happens when you piss…
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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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