An update about what we're doing with our shows to be in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.

We're putting Fake Nerds Watch, Animation Station, Fake Nerd Cine-Files, Mythellaneous, and Animation Station on pause along with some alterations to the main show. Basement Arcade, Basement: Arcade Pause Menu, and Fake Nerd Book Club will continue to put out shows during the strikes.

Strike Information
- WGA Strike Information: https://www.wgacontract2023.org/strike-hub
- SAG-AFTRA Strike Information: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/ 
- SAG-AFTRA Proposals: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PROPOSALS.pdf 
- The Snaklist: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/the-snacklist-support-striking-workers 
- Donation link: https://members.sagfoundation.org/donate

Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

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Mythellaneous is the show for exploring the ancient mythologies and historical writings of different cultures. An opportunity for exploring the older tales our modern books, movies, comics, etc. are based on. From the classic Greeks under Zeus to the original tales about the Ark of the Covenant, the goal is to learn more than what's on the surface and share it with you.

Welcome back to Mythellaneous! It’s been a few years, but we’re back with some fun, new episodes. For the next few weeks, we’ll be going back through the Indiana Jones franchise and talking about the various MacGuffins that have made them so famous.

Let's talk about the Sankara Stones! Brandon, our resident Indiana Jones super-fan, dives into where the idea for the Sankara Stones came from! They're the only MacGuffin in the franchise that doesn't exist... or does it?? He dives into specific mythological and historical accounts that made up the artifact from the second Indiana Jones film: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/D41tIhPNIWI

Don’t forget to check out these sources for more information!
Indy in the Classroom - The Archaeology Of Indiana Jones
Temple Of Doom
http://www.indyintheclassroom.com/projects/archaeology/temple.asp
Star Wars Explained - The REAL History of the Sankara Stones - Indiana Jones Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTfx4BpNBGw
Empire Magazine - The Real Story Behind the McGuffins
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/indiana-jones-mcguffins/
Encyclopedia.com - The Thuggee
https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/thuggee#:~:text=No%20organized%20cult%20of%20killers,creation%2C%20preservation%2C%20and%20destruction
Medium.com - Shiva and Adi Shankara
https://medium.com/sanatana-dharma/shiva-and-adi-shankara-32d79c0b5ca3
Express - Indiana Jones George Lucas: Temple of Doom’s ‘Sankara Stones were a bit of a reach’
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1411558/indiana-jones-temple-of-doom-sankara-stones-george-lucas-interview-harrison-ford
Indiana Jones Wiki - Sankara Stones
https://indianajones.fandom.com/wiki/Sankara_Stones
Britanica - Shiva
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shiva
LearnReligions.com - What is Shiva Linga
https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-shiva-linga-1770455#:~:text=The%20Lingam%20stones%20are%20used,Das%2C%20Subhamoy

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Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

linktr.ee/FakeNerd

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https://www.facebook.com/fakenerdpodcast/
[email protected]

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Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

Mythellaneous is the show for exploring the ancient mythologies and historical writings of different cultures. An opportunity for exploring the older tales our modern books, movies, comics, etc. are based on. From the classic Greeks under Zeus to the original tales about the Ark of the Covenant, the goal is to learn more than what's on the surface and share it with you.

Welcome back to Mythellaneous! It’s been a few years, but we’re back with some fun, new episodes. For the next few weeks, we’ll be going back through the Indiana Jones franchise and talking about the various MacGuffins that have made them so famous.

First up, is the Ark of the Covenant. Brandon, our resident Indiana Jones super-fan, brings a report on one of the most famous religious artifacts in history! He dives into the mythological and real-world origins that made up the plot that drove the film forward!

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/DzX4AQ2LmoE

Don’t forget to check out these sources for more information!
Live Science - The Ark of the Covenant https://www.livescience.com/64932-the-ark-of-the-covenant.html
National Geographic - The true story of the 'lost city' made famous by Indiana Jones https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/tanis-egypt?loggedin=true&rnd=1685765958137
Star Wars Explained - The REAL History of the Ark of the Covenant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-zXrXETdeQ&list=PL1E873sPZ0POtOBOcFgBRy4FHSAOzuArP
Bible Study Tools - Ark of the Covenant - Bible Story
https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-stories/ark-of-the-covenant.html
Britannica - Where Is the Ark of the Covenant?
https://www.britannica.com/story/where-is-the-ark-of-the-covenant
History - Ancient Mysteries: Lost Ark of the Covenant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKnzxFHaxzE&t=7s

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Fake Nerd Podcast is an audio podcast where we offer a more positive take on pop culture with news, reviews and interviews from the likes of Marc Guggenheim and Andrea Romano. 

Find us at ITunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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This week, Brandon takes a listener request and talks about the Shield of Achilles! The two are also joined by special guests from the Fake Nerd Podcast! Patreon: Patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast Teepublic: Teepublic.com/user/fakenerpod Sources: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/shield-achilles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achilles%27_heel#cite_note-4 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ekphrasis https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-does-shield-achilles-represent-how-does-464397 https://www.owleyes.org/text/iliad/read/book-xviii#root-219022-1-1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield_of_Achilles

A week late, but we have a new report from Sparkz! This week, we continue through Greek Mythology by talking about Prometheous, the Titan doomed to chained and eaten alive day after day! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fakenerdpodcast Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fakenerdpod

This week Brandon takes the reigns to tell you about the Greek god of death. He doesn't play a large role in mythology and it's rare if anyone has even heard of him. Take a listen!

We're back! This week, Sparkz takes us to a new ancient region, Greece. He tells the story of the creation of the universe as told by the ancient greeks.

Want to learn more about the ancient origins of our Christmas celebration? Well travel with us back to the ancient time of Yuletide festivals and learn what may be the reason for the season, as it were, for Norse myths and the Scandinavian people during the Winter Solstice.

We promised to get a couple specials out on our off weeks, so here's the first one! This was recorded for The Fake Nerd Podcast but we figured it would be a good fit for this feed as well! Enjoy!

This week Brandon tells the Sparks about how Santa Claus was inspired by Odin! No really! Sources https://www.dictionary.com/e/yuletide/ Tales of Norse Mythology by Helen A. Guerber https://www.norwegianamerican.com/featured/dont-take-odin-out-of-yule/ https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/visit-st-nicholas http://www.orkneyjar.com/tradition/hunt.htm