Classically Trained

By Classically Trained Podcast

A media analysis podcast in which hosts Allison and Julia discuss modern media (including TV & film, books, and music) that depicts the Ancient Mediterranean world, its peoples, and its stories. W... more

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December 31, 2023Episode Twenty One: The Thief
We're back!
In this episode, we discuss the novel The Thief, by Megan Whalen Turner. For once coming in at a reasonable length, we talk fantasy genre convention, Hesiod, and getting jumpscared by guns.

Content warnings:
Profanity
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Music by Dark Fantasy Studios.
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1h 9min
April 03, 2023Episode Twenty: Ancient Apocalypse
In this exceptionally lengthy episode, we break down a single episode of Ancient Apocalypse, the Netflix docuseries hosted by Graham Hancock. Suffice to say we did not enjoy it. Featuring carbon dating, the myth of the flood, Star Guy, and a whole lot of made up bullshit.

Content warnings:
Profanity
Discussion of racism and white supremacy
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Music by Dark Fantasy Studios.
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2h 26min
January 01, 2023Episode Nineteen: Doctor Who
In this episode, we tackle three episodes of the new series of Doctor Who: Fires of Pompeii, The God Complex, and The Eaters of Light. Featuring Sibyls, the etymology of 'volcano', Roman sexuality, and, of course, some complaining about Steven Moffat, join us on this romp through a show that's beloved by both of us!
(And, for funzies, a few comments about aliens and Atlantis that proved to be foreshadowing for our first episode of 2023...)

Content warnings:
Profanity
Discussion of sex and sexuality
Discussion of death, including mass death in natural disasters
Discussion of imperialism and imperial violence
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2h 2min
November 26, 2022Episode Eighteen: The Wicked and the Divine
In this episode, we discuss The Wicked and the Divine vols. 1-4, by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. We talk Dionysus, the Satanic Panic (and also Satan, a bit), child sacrifice, and the Homeric Hymn to Demeter, plus a few takes that make it clear that at time of recording, neither of us had read the entire run. In summary: art good.

Content warnings:
Profanity
Discussion of child/infant death, specifically ritual child sacrifice
Mentions of rape and sexual assault
Mentions of sex and sexuality
Discussion of drugs and drug use
Mentions of racism and racist tropes
Mentions of transphobia
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1h 48min
August 31, 2022 Episode Seventeen: Disney’s Hercules
On this episode, we're joined by special guest Dr. Victoria Austen to discuss 1997 film Hercules. We talk trends in feminism, the Christianization of myth, and the cult of Elon Musk.
Find Victoria on Twitter, @Vicky_Austen, and give her a follow!
And click here for Dr. Polt's threads on Hercules, as mentioned by Victoria.
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1h 51min
July 07, 2022Episode Sixteen: The Last Olympian
In this episode on the FINAL (AT LAST) Percy Jackson book, we talk about the Iliad (some more), Nico DiAngelo ex machina, and why Hestia is the most underrated Greek deity.

Content Warnings:
Mentions of canon-typical violence and death
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1h 41min
June 02, 2022Episode Fifteen: The Mummy
In this episode, we dive into one of Julia's favourite movies, 1999's The Mummy. Turns out one of Julia's favourite movies is pretty racist. Featuring (a significant lack of) archaeological ethics, the magical ability to read ancient Egyptian, and yet another shoutout to our friend and yours Edward Said.

Content Warnings:
Extensive discussion of racism and racist (particularly orientalist) tropes
Mentions of cannibalism
Brief mention of incest
Profanity
Discussion of violence, death, and human remains

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1h 42min
February 15, 2022Episode Fourteen: Battle of the Labyrinth
This episode, we have a special guest: friend of the podcast Madi, who is a dedicated fan of Percy Jackson and joined us to share her perspective on this book! Digressions include environmentalism, how to pronounce 'Daedalus', and the Teletubby vaccination forgery scandal.

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Profanity
Discussion of violence and death; mentions of body horror (possession)
Discussion of sexual assault

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1h 17min
February 04, 2022Special: Till We Have Faces
In this special episode, Julia strikes out on her own to conduct a semi-scholarly takedown of C.S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces. Spoilers: she hated it. Featuring unfortunate fantasy naming, the Christianization of Cupid and Psyche, and a weak attempt to explain Apuleius.

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Profanity
Discussion of racism and misogyny

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56min
January 16, 2022Episode Thirteen: The Titan’s Curse
In this episode we discuss Percy Jackson book 3: The Titan's Curse. Featuring: both-sides-ism, a small amount of complaining about philosophy professors, and a pitch for casting Aphrodite. Also, we call Rick Riordan out for fridging. We continue to have mad nostalgic fun with these episodes.

Content warnings:
Mild profanity
Discussion of violence and death
Mentions of sexuality and sexual assault

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1h 16min

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How many episodes does Classically Trained have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.