It's Classical World at the Movies again and in this episode we discuss "Hercules In New York," the 1970 movie that marked Arnold Schwarzenegger's screen debut.

Filmed on a shoestring budget, the film centers around the demigod Hercules and his desire to have a good time on earth-- and what better place to do that than "Fun City," New York, New York? Though released in 1970, the film still has a very '60s sensibility.  But what of its Classical references? Are they accurate?  Join us and find out!

Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dr. Gary Stickel discuss. 

In Chapter 14 of The Odyssey, Odysseus finally returns home, but he has been disguised by Athena.  He looks to stay in the hut of his loyal swineherd Eumaeus while he plans his attempt to overtake the suitors, save his wife, Queen Penelope, and recapture his palace. 

Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts Dr. Gary Stickel, our guide for this epic journey.

On one momentous day in rock history, three groundbreaking albums were released: Nevermind by Nirvana, The Low End Theory by Tribe Called Quest and Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Each album represented both a paradigm shift musically as well as clarion call for the sensibilities of Generation X. 

Join us as we discuss this incredible day in music. 

We continue our encore presentation, with our second part of our inquiry into whether there is a secret number system hidden in The Iliad and The Odyssey. 

Dr. Gary Stickel continues the discussion of his theory of the secret number system hidden in Homer's works. 

Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.

In an encore presentation, we revisit one of the seminal topics of this podcast: Is there a secret number system hidden in The Iliad and The Odyssey? Did Homer convey secret ancient mystery teachings in his great epics? 

Join us as Dr. Gary Stickel shares with us his theory of "Code 12," the secret number system hidden in Homer's works! 

Sean Marlon Newcombe hosts.

Chapter 13, whereupon Odysseus finally reaches the shores of his beloved home, Ithaca, but not without his Phaeacian helpers incurring the wrath of Poseidon. 

One of the most colorful passages in the entire work, in chapter 12, Odysseus recounts his encounters with the Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis and the cattle of Helios! 

Odysseus journeys to Hades, the underworld, where he learns his fate and the fate of those he loves. 

It's a podcast crossover! Join in as we share an episode from our sister podcast, "Make Matriarchy Great Again." (If you haven't subscribed, please do.  You'll love it.)

Madeline Miller's beautiful and lyrical novel, "Circe," Is one part mythology, one part biography and one part half-remembered dream.  It is a work that explores Greek myth from the perspective of a female character-- and does so with insight and poetry.  Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden as they discuss this marvelous book. 

Odysseus.  Circe.  She's our Matron (34 Circe, right?).  Whose side do you think we're on? ;-)