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Mythology in all its bloody, brutal glory

Hiatus Announcement

Hey folks. As the title suggests, I am indeed going on a little hiatus so there won’t be a new episode this week as scheduled. I’ve got an absolute bear of an exam looming over me – a two-day, 16-hour licensing extravaganza coming up in April. I’ve been able to balance work, studying, life, and…
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Episode 88 – You’re Welcome

This week on MYTH, we’re going to catch up with one of the all-time great tricksters.  You’ll see that fire likes to hide, that you can’t trust birds, and that toenails are valuable.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s a tragic tale of jealousy, revenge, and…fluffy critters? Check out this episode!

Episode 87 – Shotgun Wedding

This week on MYTH, it’s a strange inversion of the more famous tale of The Little Mermaid.  You’ll see that you shouldn’t trust strange mermen, that bells are more powerful than children, and that underwater houses are dope.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn why you shouldn’t piss off your She-Hulk wife. Check out…
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Episode 86 – For Fox Sake

This week on MYTH, it’s a pair of sexy shape-shifting spirits.  You’ll discover that Emperors can be creepy old men, that some women give foxy a whole new meaning, and that the Mikado isn’t just a Gilbert and Sullivan opera that I use as a vocal warmup.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s the supernatural…
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Episode 85 – Lazy Town

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to the Philippines for a less than loveable trickster.  You’ll find that sand doesn’t kill fleas, that gravity makes a poor cook, and that you can’t cook rice in coins.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s a backwards-jointed creature with a strong maternal instinct. Check out this episode!

Episode 84 – A Pound of Flesh

This week on MYTH, it’s tales of love, loss, and litigation for the annual Valentine’s special.  You’ll learn that the best things happen to the worst people, that you should always have a lawyer read your contracts, and that we’ll always have Casablanca. Check out this episode!

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!