Wow. What a lovely reaction to come back to. Huge gratitude to everyone that has given me their time and lent me their ears. Keep it going. Share with all those who might enjoy it. Thank you! xx
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Having been interrupted when I first tried to listen, I felt it deserved my full attention. Fascinating, thought provoking & hugely enjoyable. Thank you.
mar 15, 2025, 11:47 pm • 3 0 • view
What a journey. So loved this, Alex. Hoping more is on its way. Thank you❤️
mar 16, 2025, 8:42 pm • 3 0 • view
Just subscribed
mar 15, 2025, 3:53 pm • 4 0 • view
📌
mar 16, 2025, 9:01 pm • 0 0 • view
In den antiken Traumbüchern bedeutet: Sich spiegeln = Tod.
mar 16, 2025, 3:06 pm • 5 0 • view
“⬆️In the ancient dream books means: to reflect oneself = death.”
mar 16, 2025, 4:15 pm • 1 0 • view
Ooh! How interesting.
mar 16, 2025, 3:11 pm • 2 0 • view
Fascinating episode. Great project. Even if I do wonder how truly 'Greek' a Greek myth is that we mostly only know about through Ovid. (And yes Parthenius, but the differences are important.)
mar 16, 2025, 3:17 pm • 6 0 • view
I guess, as Egyptian as what we know from Greek historians about their mythology is, etc. Which is why I tie it back to the Homeric hymn to Demeter at the end, where N is just a flower. It isn't really that important. The notion of nationality is pretty fluid back then, anyway.
mar 16, 2025, 3:29 pm • 15 0 • view
I think a good number of these stories/mythologies are so very ancient that they come from deep prehistory. Where they were written down, 'first recorded' is just the annotation of later ages.
mar 16, 2025, 5:20 pm • 2 0 • view
There are further examples coming where different sources are directly contradictory - about Cassandra for instance, who according to some sources had two of Agamemnon's kids and lived to a ripe old age. I recorded early drafts with a more academic approach to different sources, but it was dull.
mar 16, 2025, 3:29 pm • 22 1 • view
In the end, I decidedthe primary function of this was story-telling. So, I would choose my favourite (and most impactful) shaping of each myth and make that the starting point. I am so grateful for your engaging with the material so thoughtfully. xx
mar 16, 2025, 3:29 pm • 41 0 • view
Yes, I was hoping for a level of pedantry that wasn't appropriate to what you are (admirably) trying to achieve with this series. I suppose I would highlight though that (as you know) the (prior) Parthenius version precludes any association with Echo ... or metamorphosis.
mar 16, 2025, 5:27 pm • 1 0 • view
Eastern Mediterranean, often as not. Recall that Herodotus, while in Egypt, was so greatly exercised about the Heracles stories he found there that he took a trip to Tyre in an attempt to pinpoint its origin, eventually concluding that there was both the earlier god Heracles, and Heracles the hero.
mar 16, 2025, 3:45 pm • 5 0 • view
Oh there are LOADS of mythical personas who might be amalgamations. AND the reverse. Super-powerful earth nature mother goddess, was chopped up into smaller female deities, as society passed from matriarchal to patriarchal.
mar 16, 2025, 4:32 pm • 6 0 • view
Oooh this looks right up my street - will seek it out. Thank you!
mar 16, 2025, 4:18 pm • 1 0 • view
I’m sure it wasn’t dull
mar 16, 2025, 3:36 pm • 1 0 • view
It kinda was. It was the equivalent of being forced to read footnotes in the middle of a novel.
mar 16, 2025, 3:37 pm • 3 0 • view
I absolutely loved it! So many take-aways! Keep it lit!!
mar 15, 2025, 8:01 pm • 3 0 • view
Thank you for the podcast, I’ve just finished listening to it and felt like standing up and applauding. It’s so good.
mar 15, 2025, 7:50 pm • 3 0 • view
Is it age appropriate for a 10yo? A friend's son is obsessed with Greek mythology
mar 15, 2025, 2:56 pm • 2 0 • view
bsky.app/profile/alex...
mar 15, 2025, 3:02 pm • 6 0 • view
Young children often don't pick up on the adult themes while adults do. My grandmother thought I shouldn't be watching Up Pompeii but I only picked up on the smut in pubertal repeats.
mar 15, 2025, 3:11 pm • 2 0 • view
It amused me that as I listened to this, the chosen adverts was a Walmart beauty products campaign. Seemed appropriate but I am very much the stoney ground for that particular seed.
mar 17, 2025, 6:08 pm • 2 0 • view
Ha! Are you in the States then?
mar 17, 2025, 6:12 pm • 0 0 • view
Yes. San Francisco to be specific.
mar 17, 2025, 6:13 pm • 1 0 • view
For now at least 🤷♂️
mar 17, 2025, 6:13 pm • 1 0 • view
Frisco features in the next episode!
mar 17, 2025, 6:15 pm • 1 0 • view
I will listen (but I would have anyway).
mar 17, 2025, 6:19 pm • 2 0 • view
I just listened, and “Wow” is my response, too—a brilliant, invigorating, thought-provoking piece of work. I can’t wait for the next episode. Congratulations, Alex.
mar 17, 2025, 10:53 am • 2 1 • view
Very well strung together, interesting , fresh and easy to listen to. This is actually the first time I’ve listened to a whole podcast and been left wanting for next week! I’ve now recommended it to my 21 yo on his very long commute, and this should be the ultimate test.
mar 17, 2025, 11:59 am • 2 0 • view
🤞🏽
mar 17, 2025, 12:00 pm • 1 0 • view
I enjoyed the intellectual stimulation. It tickled parts of my brain that had been left unattended for quite some time. It also left me thinking and that is important. After so much dumbing down, it is good to hear another interesting perspective, thank you. Your pronunciation in Spanish, very good.
mar 16, 2025, 6:07 pm • 2 0 • view
Just listened to it on a stroll through the Walthamstow Wetlands. Your passion and the fact you’re so comfortably in your groove really shows. Also, your prose is poetry. Can’t wait for the next episode.
mar 16, 2025, 3:59 pm • 3 0 • view
🙏🏽
mar 16, 2025, 4:29 pm • 1 0 • view
Half way through, Alex. Your new podcast is fabulous. Utterly compelling.
mar 15, 2025, 12:58 pm • 3 0 • view
Loved it 😊
mar 15, 2025, 4:43 pm • 3 0 • view
This was an absolute delight. Loved the format and the depth of the analysis, plus your amazing rich voice makes it a fantastic listen. Looking forward to the next episode.
mar 15, 2025, 12:25 pm • 3 0 • view
Looking forward to the next one Alex absolutely brilliant 💪👏
mar 20, 2025, 4:03 am • 2 0 • view
Virtuoso work, thanks so much. Brilliant to 'hear' (a la section on Echo) so many women experts and artists. When's the book out? And any chance of a programme on the Minoans?
mar 17, 2025, 12:54 pm • 3 0 • view
Was great. Loved the fact you are tying up the mythology to arts, sociology, psychology, etc… pleasure to listen to. Then I went back to “how they broke Britain” from @mrjamesob.bsky.social and found this page 28…
mar 16, 2025, 6:03 pm • 3 0 • view
Lovely! As a psychotherapist I have often thought that it’s rarely Narcissus who ends up seeking therapy - it’s usually Echo
mar 15, 2025, 2:08 pm • 6 0 • view
So true! As @dr-ruthsmith.bsky.social attested!
mar 15, 2025, 2:15 pm • 3 1 • view
Can’t wait for the Oedipus episode…
mar 16, 2025, 4:43 pm • 2 0 • view
A two-parter FOR SURE.
mar 16, 2025, 4:45 pm • 1 0 • view
Liked this a lot.Thanks for the intro to Marianna Sangita and lots of other glorious music.
mar 16, 2025, 6:38 pm • 2 0 • view
What a beautiful and interesting Pod. I’m so appreciative of the extensive research that’s taken place to pull this wonderful Odyssey into Greek mythology and its interactions with our current perceptions. A story weaved by the beautiful tones of Alex. Excited for the next sweet journey. Thank You
mar 15, 2025, 2:52 pm • 7 1 • view
Going to walk round our little town listening to it. xxxx
mar 15, 2025, 12:34 pm • 3 0 • view
Unfortunately I can't find you on Pocket Casts. 😥
mar 15, 2025, 3:51 pm • 0 0 • view
It's definitely there. play.pocketcasts.com/podcasts/9e9...
mar 15, 2025, 3:59 pm • 0 0 • view
Hi Alex, This was a joy this morning.. I had no idea I was interested in Greek gods 🤣 Looking forward to more podcasts from you 🙏🏼
mar 17, 2025, 3:40 pm • 2 0 • view
It was wonderful Alex
mar 18, 2025, 9:45 am • 2 0 • view
This was wonderful, Alex. The last ten minutes were eye opening. Thank you.
mar 19, 2025, 9:36 pm • 2 0 • view
Just pure delight! Loved it, thank you.
mar 19, 2025, 2:14 pm • 2 0 • view
Heard it twice! Just amazing - the choice of music made it incredible interactive for me. Και σε άλλα τέτοια ή σε ανώτερα! 🙌
mar 17, 2025, 4:51 am • 2 0 • view
This is every bit as good as I thought it would be. I held off on listening until I found the right moment, which turned out to be walking the dog with the daffodils blooming around us. Thank you Alex.
mar 22, 2025, 10:54 am • 11 1 • view
I'm not a podcasts person at all - I've tried and I never stick with them, it just doesn't fit my life all that well. However, so much hype for this, that I installed PocketCasts just to give it a go, and it was excellent, very interesting indeed. 1/3
mar 18, 2025, 2:00 pm • 1 0 • view
One thought that occurred to me when you were talking about mirrors and hubris, was a potential parallel with Twin Peaks, and particularly the path of Dale Cooper whose mirror scene is iconic - although he's certainly not the only one to have a very significant mirror/self-gaze moment. 2/3
mar 18, 2025, 2:00 pm • 1 0 • view
More on the hubris side though - one reading of TP (esp S3) is that Cooper's hubris in believing he can fix everything is what ultimately leads to his failure (if it is a failure - even that is debatable) and his being consumed/lost as a result. I wonder if Lynch/Frost had Narcissus in mind. 3/3
mar 18, 2025, 2:00 pm • 1 0 • view
I think you will be quite pleased with this weekend’s coming episode. 😉
mar 18, 2025, 2:09 pm • 1 0 • view
Ha, spoilers! ;-) Nice one, thanks - and congrats again, top work.
mar 18, 2025, 2:34 pm • 1 0 • view
Thanks. I'm looking forward to this!
mar 15, 2025, 4:04 pm • 2 0 • view
Excellent pod Alex & beautifully put together 👍
mar 20, 2025, 12:41 pm • 2 0 • view
Thank you! A x
mar 20, 2025, 12:42 pm • 1 0 • view
I saw the pod, I saw you were hosting. What a marriage! This will be a firm favourite on my bedtime pod list. Eagerly awaiting the next episode. Alex, you were born to podcast. You just have it 🙌🏼
mar 15, 2025, 3:03 pm • 3 0 • view
Tremendous. Thank you.
mar 16, 2025, 10:17 pm • 2 0 • view
Just found you again after following you for so long on the other place (which I left and deleted after Musk’s ridiculous comments about UK last summer).
mar 15, 2025, 9:34 pm • 3 0 • view
I still haven't had the opportunity to listen, but as a @quietriotpod.bsky.social follower and Greek mythology enthusiastic, I am sure it will be awesome!
mar 15, 2025, 6:59 pm • 3 0 • view
Now, for the next episode, put in notes who sings the intro. Same Marianna? And where do we find meaningful translation of what she says?
mar 15, 2025, 4:27 pm • 5 0 • view
The full track will be released to mark the launch of our YouTube channel in a couple of weeks. x
mar 15, 2025, 4:28 pm • 4 0 • view
Ooh, great idea!
mar 16, 2025, 4:45 pm • 1 0 • view
Warm congratulations on this excellent first episode. A long-time listener to “Oh, God” and “Quiet Riot”, here in rural New Zealand.
mar 17, 2025, 7:38 pm • 2 0 • view
Sending lots of love. x
mar 17, 2025, 7:45 pm • 1 0 • view
Thank you, @sturdyalex.bsky.social - just listened to Podyssey and loved it - perfect listening for a Sunday morning
mar 16, 2025, 11:31 am • 3 0 • view
So! Anyway...how often do you reckon you will be releasing episodes? X
mar 16, 2025, 4:05 pm • 1 0 • view
I am aiming for weekly, but they may end up being fortnightly. Because OMG
mar 16, 2025, 4:28 pm • 4 0 • view
OK fortnightly seems more reasonable in terms of time!
mar 16, 2025, 5:33 pm • 1 0 • view
Loved it! 👏🏻👏🏻
mar 15, 2025, 6:58 pm • 3 0 • view
I loved it
mar 16, 2025, 7:07 pm • 2 0 • view
Both fun and thought-provoking, thank you for this!
mar 15, 2025, 1:40 pm • 3 0 • view
Loved it - thank you.
mar 15, 2025, 12:22 pm • 1 0 • view
Alex, it’s magnificent: human and whimsical and profound.
mar 19, 2025, 8:52 pm • 2 0 • view
Dear Alex, My sincerest congratulations on the new podcast. I found it utterly absorbing, learned so much and, as I almost never do with any other podcast, will certainly listen again. I hope it gets the audience it deserves.
mar 17, 2025, 8:51 am • 2 0 • view
Just listened on flight home from Oslo - fabulous 👌
mar 15, 2025, 6:19 pm • 3 0 • view