Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

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Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family.

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S6E9 - Let's Get Sanskrit! ...

05.27.2022

Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Narasimha. We encounter overreactions of the deadly kind, a major religion, a father determined to kill his son, reincarnations, loose terminology, and trying to cheat death. — This episode was ...

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05.27.2022 S6E9 - Let's Get Sanskrit! Narasimha and Hiranyakashipu Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Narasimha. We encounter overreactions of the deadly kind, a major religion, a father determined to kill his son, reincarnations, loose terminology, and trying to cheat death. — This episode was ...
05.20.2022 S6E8 - One Horse to Rule Them All Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the end of the Trojan War. We encounter an absolute bummerscape of death, ambiguous characters, the Homeric Expanded Universe, war, living in the big city, and a giant, wooden horse. ...
05.13.2022 S6E7 - The Bitter Rancor of Achilles Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the Greeks arriving in Troy. We encounter two grown men acting like toddlers, more women being kidnapped, war, death, a divine plague, and a man gets dragged behind a chariot. ...
05.06.2022 S6E6 - Rallying the Troops Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of two armies preparing for war. We encounter lots of names, plowing irresponsibly, ant people, dancing, prophecies that are ignored, and the sacrifice of a daughter. —---- National Geographic Kids Greeking ...
04.29.2022 S6E5 - Khipu Me in Mind: Cavillaca and Cuniraya Viracocha Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Cavillaca and Cuniraya Viracocha. We encounter getting pregnant from eating fruit, fatherless sons, turning to stone, blaming the messengers, and putting curses on wildlife. —---- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out ...
04.22.2022 S6E4 - Living in D'Nile: The Revenge of Isis and Horus Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the Revenge of Isis and Horus. We come across medical malpractice, indecisive gods, eye removal, strained uncle-nephew relationships, the line of succession, and a letter writing campaign. —---- National Geographic ...
04.15.2022 S6E3 - Thetis, Peleus, and the Birth of a Warrior Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Thetis, Peleus, and Achilles. We come across gods threatened by greatness, the concept of legacy, having children, marriage without love, and young people making big decisions. —---- National Geographic Kids ...
04.08.2022 S6E2 - Helen of Sparta Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Helen of Sparta. Or Helen of Troy. We come across scary snake facts, dangerous love spells, Zeus’ swan shenanigans, rogue princes, and two sets of twins. —---- National Geographic Kids ...
04.01.2022 S6E1 - The Wedding, The Apple, and The Shepherd Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the beginnings of the Trojan War. We come across emotional mess, judging women by the way they look, wedding crashers, tests that are really traps, and unfaithful shepherds who are ...
03.18.2022 Greeking Out Season 6 Incoming! Greeking Out is coming back on April 1st!
12.03.2021 S5E8 - Circe Our final episode this season! In this episode, we tell the tale of Circe. We encounter bad decisions, using potions to solve your problems, unrequited love, a sea change, and personal growth. --- Grab a parent and tell us what ...
11.26.2021 S5E7 - Apollo and Hermes In this episode, we tell the tale of an impressive prank. We encounter a crisis of self-image, an impromptu dance party, emotional mess, and a sincere apology. —- Have you checked out the books that started it all? Follow the ...
11.19.2021 S5E6 - Living in D'Nile with Isis and Osiris In this episode, we well the tale of Isis and Osiris, or Aset and Usir. We encounter sibling rivalry, playing stupid games to win stupid prizes, dying multiple times, being ripped into pieces, doing all the of the work and ...
11.11.2021 S5E5 - Hephaestus and Dionysus In this episode, we tell a tale of an elaborate revenge plot. We encounter the god of wine and fun times, an introvert at a party, good craftsmanship, and bonding through mutual enemies. —- Have you checked out the books ...
11.05.2021 S5E4 - Ragnarok-ing Out with Loki Not Explicit! This episode, as with all our episodes, is for kids! Thanks for letting us know, it was a mistake. In this episode, we tell a tale of the trickster Loki and his quest to fix his own mistakes. ...
10.29.2021 S5E3 - Ancient Greek Monster Mash the Sequel Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell the tale of many terrifying monsters. We encounter Latin, the removal of all of someone’s muscles, winning contests against jealous gods, ill-advised romances, some truly brutal deaths, and terrorizing the countryside. This one ...
10.22.2021 S5E2 - Pygmalion and Galatea In this episode, we tell the tale of Pygmalion and Galatea. We encounter a man in love with his work, some serious skill with marble, the blessings of a goddess, and some questionable themes. --- This week's episode features the ...
10.15.2021 S5E1 - Demeter and Persephone and Hades Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Demeter and her daughter Persephone. We encounter IRL kidnappings that are not romantic, fruits that are really berries, dial up, the king of the Underworld, and learning to make decisions ...
06.18.2021 S4E8 - The Ancient Olympics Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of ancient athletes that competed (and cheated) to win the Ancient Olympic games. We encounter an Emperor who bribes his way into winning, athleticism without pants, and a lot of foot ...
06.11.2021 S4E7 - Prophets and Seers Oh Muses! The stories featured in Greeking Out are original adaptations of classic Greek myths. This week’s story features punishments that don’t fit the crime, being able to see the future, spying on a goddess, gods who don’t take rejection ...
06.04.2021 S4E6 - Mesopotamian Around with Gilgamesh Oh Muses! In this episode we are Mesopotamian Around while we tell the epic tale of Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality. We encounter more bad coping mechanisms for grief, the realities of death, a descent into the Underworld, and ...
05.28.2021 S4E5 - The Stories of the Stars Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tales of Orion and Kallisto, who both meet horrible fates for being Artemis’ friend. We encounter pranks that go way too far, Zeus not being able to leave anyone alone, the creation ...
05.21.2021 S4E4 - Andromeda and Perseus Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of a hero who rescues a princess and a princess who doesn't really need rescuing. We come across boastful mothers, scary sea monsters, a terrible flood, a monster with a sad ...
05.14.2021 S4E3 - The Giant Problem Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the Gigantomachy, or how the Giants challenged the Olympians for control of the Cosmos. We come across a war started for ridiculous reasons, lots of fighting, the help of a ...
05.07.2021 S4E2 - Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Pandora Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the creation of humans. We come across generous Titans, a vengeful Zeus, stories with plots that reinforce gender stereotypes, and all the horrors of mankind. —- National Geographic Kids Greeking ...
04.30.2021 S4E1 - The Olympians and the Titans Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of how the Olympians came to power. We come across some pretty bad parents, people with too many arms, primordial beings with anatomical names, and lots of baby-eating. National Geographic Kids ...
04.16.2021 Season 4 – Coming Soon! Oh Muses! This is not an episode! Just a glimpse of the wonders to come. Season 4 coming April 30th 2021!
11.14.2020 S3E5 - Of Eros and Psyche Pt. 2 Oh Muses! In this last episode of season 3 we conclude the tale of the lovers Eros and Psyche. We come across cranky mother-in-laws, helpful insects, and a journey to the underworld National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly ...
11.07.2020 S3E4 - Of Eros and Psyche Pt. 1 Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the lovers Eros and Psyche. We come across some jealous siblings, gaslighting, a very unpleasant prophecy, invisible servants, and hiding your true self. National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a ...
10.31.2020 S3E3 - Midas and the Golden Touch Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of King Midas and his Golden Touch. We come across comical amounts of horse manure, an uncontrollable rage that destroys lives, cousin rivalry, and snakes. And we all know how the ...
10.24.2020 S3E2 - Heracles Pt. 2 - The Twelve Labors of Heracles Oh Muses! In this episode we finish the tale of Heracles and his ten or twelve labors. We learn a lot about vicious livestock, poisonous poop, and using your brain instead of your brawn. National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is ...
10.17.2020 S3E1 - Heracles Pt. 1 - the G.O.A.T. of Greek Mythology Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Heracles and his Labors. We come across comical amounts of horse manure, an uncontrollable rage that destroys lives, cousin rivalry, and snakes. And we all know how the Oracle feels ...
06.12.2020 S2E5 - Ancient Greece's Most Wanted Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the inhabitants of Tartarus, and their dastardly deeds. We come across violations of hospitality, someone who tries to cheat death, and people who are just plain mean. Some people get ...
06.05.2020 S2E4 - Daedalus and Icarus Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Daedalus the inventor, his son, Icarus, and their escape from imprisonment. We come across old friends, a man with a plan, the mysterious death of rivals, children who won't listen ...
05.29.2020 S2E3 - Atalanta the Warrior Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Atalanta the Warrior and her adventures. We come across rampaging centaurs, estranged fathers, spiteful log burning, and some shiny shiny golden apples. --- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a ...
05.22.2020 S2E2 - Orpheus and Eurydice Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of two star-crossed lovers and their journey to the Underworld and back. We come across a bard with a lot of charisma, anti-snake propaganda, and dying of a broken heart. --- ...
05.15.2020 S2E1 - Theseus and the Minotaur Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the monstrous creature in the labyrinth and of King Minos and his defeat at the hands of Ariadne and Theseus. We come across bovine-centered miracles, dramatic irony, and improper coping ...
05.06.2020 We're Back! Season 2 Coming Soon In honor of the 2nd Zeus the Mighty book-Zeus the Mighty: The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur-we're excited to announce Season 2 of Greeking Out, coming to your ears starting May 15th!
11.18.2019 S1E5 - Arachne the Weaver Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the mortal weaver Arachne and her excellent tapestries. We come across some ill-advised bragging, weaving, a tapestry with a lot to say, gods in disguise, and an unfortunate bargain. --- ...
11.11.2019 S1E4 - Echo and Narcissus Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the nymph Echo, the mortal she fell in love with. We come across unfaithful gods, repetition, eternal curses, repetition, reflective surfaces, repetition, and life lessons. --- National Geographic Kids Greeking ...
11.04.2019 S1E3 - Ancient Greek Monster Mash Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell tales of monsters that lurk in the shadows of ancient Greece. We come across riddles, ill-advised drinking, kingdoms for ransom, eye-gouging, and a man-eating whirlpool-and we also learn how not to behave in ...
10.28.2019 S1E2 - Phaethon and the Sun Chariot Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Phaethon, son of Helios, and how he travels to distant lands in order to meet the father he's never known. We come across flaming horses, surprise siblings, difficult co-parenting decisions, ...
10.21.2019 S1E1 - Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, in which Jason travels to the far edges of the known world in search of a fleece to help him regain his kingdom. We encounter ...
10.09.2019 Get Ready for Nat Geo Kids Greeking Out! Oh Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. Episode 1 ...