Muses of Mythology

By Muses of Mythology

Join two siblings on an exciting journey as they dive into ancient myths and uncover how these tales shaped modern pop culture, all while reading Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians<

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Muses of Mythology episodes:

November 08, 2022 Story 47: Help! We're Lost in the Labyrinth
“Run! Just run! Go!”

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) are trapped in a labyrinth! Which is totally fine cause it turns out a labyrinth is just basically a really long hallway. So, why did Theseus need help navigating it to slay the Minotaur? Turns out, Daedalus really is just that good.

Other topics include not-so-hot takes about the Frozen level in Kingdom Hearts 3, DJ’s maze-solving superpower, a probably terrible synopsis of a horror movie no one in this episode has seen, and a mysterious December project coming to the Muses of Mythology Patreon.

Here’s a link to the essays Darien referenced in this episode: https://www.luc.edu/medieval/labyrinths/index.shtml

Learn more about Safe Supplies at https://www.safesupplieshelp.com/

Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Hades, The Stanley Parable, The Legend of Zelda, DC Comics, The Labyrinth, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Kingdom Hearts 3, We Were Here 2, Pan’s Labyrinth, and Remnant from the Ashes

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, mental illness, bestiality, murder, imprisonment, kidnapping, human sacrifice, Christianity, and religious conversion.
PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch

Which Percy Jackson Character Hates You? Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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58min
October 25, 2022 Story 46: 4 Happy Haunts (w/ Standby Line)
“If you can't make your own goat's blood, store-bought is fine.”

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) find themselves haunted by another podcast! Tim (he/him) and AJ (he/they) from Standby Line have materialized to socialize over ghosts, shades, and happy haunts of all shapes and sizes.

Other topics include the nuances of cheating death, how children of Hades operate as ghosts, that one time Bianca Di Angelo totally haunted Percy Jackson by accident, and ghost law (a topic we know frighteningly little about).

Get more Standby Line at https://open.spotify.com/show/24St9OzlAzdq6ybjel8Co1

Spoilers for Heroes of Olympus, Pokemon Red/Blue, Danny Phantom, Hades, DC Comics Lore, Twisted Metal, The Haunted Mansion (Ride), Smite, Pee Wee Herman's Great Adventure, and Luigi's Mansion 3

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, animal sacrifice, the Industrial Revolution, implied child death, war, violence, and sex.

PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch

Spooky, Scary Ghost Stories Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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1h 36min
October 18, 2022 BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: Disney's 'Hercules' (Remyth Episode)
IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!!

Muses of Mythology turns two this month! We're celebrating by unlocking special bonus episodes from Patreon, giving listeners new episodes every week!

This week, we're unlocking our very first Remyth episode, previously only heard by our Podcast Hero and God-tier level Patrons. In this episode, we discuss the 1997 Disney animated masterpiece Hercules and argue that, hey, this is actually a pretty solid myth adaptation for the times.
Major spoilers for Disney's Hercules.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of death, grief, infidelity, child death, and the afterlife.

PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch

Spooky, Scary Ghost Stories Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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1h 12min
October 11, 2022 Story 45: The Depowering of Nymphs
“I’m pretty sure—with very little evidence to support this—that nymphs and satyrs are the same species.”
Women in mythology deserve more respect, and nymphs are no exception. In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) examine how nymphs went from revered nature goddesses to helpful but unimportant NPCs. Then, the show briefly becomes an episode of Through the Mist as the siblings try to figure out if a nymph spawns when a satyr dies and becomes a plant.

Other topics include Percy’s anime hero training level-up moment, the mechanics of star nymphs, why there are no fire nymphs, and Darien becoming mortal enemies with a fandom wiki (again).

Spoilers for Lore Olympus, Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Chronicles of Narnia, and Terraria

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sexual harassment, sexual assault, death, pregnancy, reproduction, animal captivity, alcohol, murder, natural disasters, and kidnapping.

Learn more about Bess the Book Bus at https://bessthebookbus.org/

PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch

'Long Live the Pumpkin Queen' Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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1h 1min
October 04, 2022 BIRTHDAY BONUS EPISODE: 'Go the Distance' (A Twisted Tale)
IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!!!

Muses of Mythology turns two this month! We're celebrating by unlocking special bonus episodes from Patreon, giving listeners new episodes every week!

Let's start with a hiatus favorite: DJ tells Darien about one of the books in the YA Disney AU Twisted Tales series. Go the Distance: A Twisted Tale by Jen Calonita asks the question, "What if Meg had to become a Greek god?" The answer is awesome.
Major spoilers for Go the Distance and Disney's Hercules.

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of death, grief, infidelity, child death, and the afterlife.

PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen' Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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54min
September 27, 2022 Story 44: Everything You Know About Satyrs is Wrong
“Why? Why?!”
The podcast finally gives Grover Underwood and all satyrs their proper due! Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk about Percy and Grover’s friendship, the difference between Greek satyrs and Roman fauns, and… Wait. What’s with all this art featuring naked, horse-tailed men balancing wine goblets on their genitals?

Spoilers for Go the Distance (A Twisted Tale), This is the End, Good Omens, Supernatural, Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny, South Park, Lore Olympus, and Cat in the Hat
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sex, genitalia, sexual harassment, drunkenness, alcohol, Christianity, death, and torture.

PODCAST MERCH AVAILABLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch

Darien's Mythology Fashion Doll Line Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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49min
September 13, 2022 Story 43: Hellhounds and Other Terrible Pets
“Can I talk about Good Omens?”
Who’s a good boy? None of these hounds of damnation, that’s for sure. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) dive into the infernal realms to discuss hellhounds of all shapes and sizes — but mostly big, black, and red-eyed.
Other topics include why Cerberus both is and is not a hellhound, the lack of hellhounds in Africa, the most upsetting creature origin story, and that time wolves sieged Paris.

Spoilers for Supernatural, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Adventure Time, Helluva Boss, and Good Omens
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal attacks, dogs, wolfs, guns, death, the afterlife, Christianity, organized religion, colonization, World War II, and Nazis.

CoD Black Ops Lore Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP0bQGrQZlc

Learn more about Boise Pride Festival at https://boisepridefest.org/

PODCAST MERCH AVAIBLE AT MusesOfMythology.com/Merch

Germany's Book Covers Are Wild Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com

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59min
August 30, 2022 Story 42: Scary, Sexy Empusa Lady
"You've seen my ex!"

In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) agree that the Greek Empusa is probably not the direct inspiration for the modern vampire. So obviously, they spend most of the episode talking about vampires! (Mostly Marceline the Vampire Queen)
Other topics include Darien recounting the plot of Dracula, Jenny Nicholson’s two-hour video essay on The Vampire Diaries, drinking shades of red versus sparkling in the sun, scary sexy monster ladies, dramatic readings of award-winning ancient plays, and why cis men want to have sex with things that will kill them.

Spoilers for Adventure Time, Stardust, Dracula, and The Frogs
Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about blood, bloodletting, outdated medical treatments, implied sexual assault, death, patriarchy, sex, sexuality, impaling, bats, and blood consumption.

Check out Darien's new podcast That's the Sitch on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/7dKrUL5YsCKH8wZg6s9KrA?si=199a0ba5eb2d4fa8

Witness the masterpiece that is Jenny Nicholson's two-hour video on The Vampire Diaries at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4AdFD3E2ok

Happy Birthday, Percy! Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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55min
August 16, 2022 Story 41: The Battle of the Labyrinth, or Percy Gets Lost
"Nico, you're eleven and you need a nap!"

Muses of Mythology has arrived!

Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) kick off the new season by getting lost in the Labyrinth—and getting into fierce debates about godly parental roles, Camp Half-Blood culture and safety, and why Pan might be their least favorite character.

What Once Was Mine, A Whole New Wolrd, and As Old A Time Twisted Tales Bonus Episodes up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

Learn more about The Cabin at https://www.thecabinidaho.org/

About Us

Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/musesofmythology

Find us @MusesOfMyth on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com
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1h 49min
June 21, 2022 Chapter 40: Zoë's Constellation Prize
It's our last episode for The Titan's Curse! We finish with the death of Zoë Nightshade and the fantastical world of constellations. Then we wrap with a Major Announcement!

Other topics include stellarfication, the logistics of monarchy in The Lion King, the science behind identifying constellations, DJ's favorite Final Fantasy XIV class, and far too much conversation about Sesame Street.

We will return on Tuesday, August 16!

Spoilers for Minecraft, Final Fantasy XIV, Stardust, The Princess and the Frog, The Lion King, Superman: Emperor Joker, Sesame Street: Don’t Eat That Picture, and Moana

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about sexual assault, animal cruelty, death, excrement, disembowelment, murder, and mental illness.

Percy Jackson in the Kanto Region Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythology

About Us

Podcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.

Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellart

Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology

You can also leave us a 5-star rating and review on your favorite podcatcher at Lovethepodcast.com/poseidonpod

Find us @PoscastOfPoseidon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at PodcastOfPoseidon.com
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59min

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