600 episodes

The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.

Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! Greek & Roman Mythology Retold iHeartPodcasts and Liv Albert

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    • 4.7 • 4.6K Ratings

The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of ancient epics every Friday.

    Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy (Part 6)

    Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy (Part 6)

    Liv reads the rest of Book 6 and part of 7 of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. The Trojans get a new hero on their side, grandson of Heracles, Eurypylus. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!

    This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient source, audiobook style. For regular episodes look for any that don't have "Liv Reads..." in the title! For a list of Roman/Latin names and who they were in the Greek, visit: mythsbaby.com/names

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    For Love or Possession, Defining Ancient Parenthood (Euripides’ Ion Part 3)

    For Love or Possession, Defining Ancient Parenthood (Euripides’ Ion Part 3)

    Mistaken identities, lost half divine children, and the horrors of Apollo. Euripides tears apart the patriarchy. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!

    CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.

    Sources: Euripides' Ion: translation by Cecelia Eaton Luschnig; introduction to Euripides' Orestes and Other Plays by Edith Hall.

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 33 min
    Conversations: A Man of Many Turns, Odysseus & the Odyssey w/ Joel Christensen

    Conversations: A Man of Many Turns, Odysseus & the Odyssey w/ Joel Christensen

    Liv speaks with Joel Christensen about Odysseus and the Odyssey and what we really should take from his long and storied journey. Check out Joel's amazing website full of weird nerdy things. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!

    CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Keeping the Secrets of Apollo, Euripides’ Ion (Part 2)

    Keeping the Secrets of Apollo, Euripides’ Ion (Part 2)

    Mistaken identities, lost half divine children, and the horrors of Apollo. This week, Creusa and Ion continue to share stories and Xuthus takes on the role of Patriarch. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!

    CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.

    Sources: Euripides' Ion: translation by Cecelia Eaton Luschnig; introduction to Euripides' Orestes and Other Plays by Edith Hall.

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 43 min
    Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy Part 5

    Liv Reads Quintus Smyrnaeus: The Fall of Troy Part 5

    Liv reads Book 4 and part of 5 of the Fall of Troy, translated by AS Way. After the death of Achilles, the Greeks honour him with funeral games held by Thetis. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!

    This is not a standard narrative story episode, it's a reading of an ancient source, audiobook style. For regular episodes look for any that don't have "Liv Reads..." in the title! For a list of Roman/Latin names and who they were in the Greek, visit: mythsbaby.com/names

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Beware the Blood of a Gorgon, Euripides’ Ion (Part 1)

    Beware the Blood of a Gorgon, Euripides’ Ion (Part 1)

    Back with another fascinating Euripidean woman... Mistaken identities, lost half divine children, and the horrors of Apollo. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content!

    CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing.

    Sources: Euripides' Ion: translation by Cecelia Eaton Luschnig; introduction to Euripides' Orestes and Other Plays by Edith Hall.

    Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 37 min

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The greatest and most real series of Greek myth and drama discussion and story telling. Liv is wonderful, intellectually adroit and blazingly original! Do yourself a favor and listen, you will not regret it. Thank you Liv, for all that you do, feel, and speak. Solidarity!

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