Muses of Mythology

This week, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) explore have a tiny piece of The Odyssey that became a massive plot point in the PJO books. We're finally talking about the Lotus Eaters. Other topics include time distortions, false paradises, Narnia time, time travel, sleep conspiracies, justice for Bianca DiAngelo, and the definition of a cult.   Spoilers for Doctor Who, Labyrinth, Shadowhunters...

Discussing the Labors of Hercules is far too great a challenge for the siblings to take on alone. Fortunately, they've got Robert Gaymer (they/them) of @thedammemepage, Into the Riordanverse, and Entering Storybrooke to help them on this daring quest! The episode starts with an insightful trip through Greek mythology and ends with a new game that goes completely off the rails.    Topics inclu...

This week, real medical professional Maddy, RN BSN (she/her), of Fatal Flaw joins the podcast to discuss mythological medical professional, Apollo! Meanwhile, DJ (he/him) desperately tries to stop himself from talking about Trials of Apollo, and Darien (she/her) brings up Lumberjanes for the third episode in a row.  Other topics include mythological medical maladies, Tumblr Wars, tea recommendatio...

It's our first returning guest episode! Skylar Barsanti (she/her) returns to the pod with a book of essays, lessons on goddess archetypes, and hot takes about the Riordanverse. Meanwhile, Darien desperately tries to pronounce the word "Artemisian." And DJ just wants to talk about Trials of Apollo.   Other topics include discovering your inner goddess, NASA, archetypes versus tropes,...

This week, we're casting aside the company of men—co-hosts and brothers excluded—and diving into the lore and legacy of the Hunters of Artemis. Podcaster, YouTuber, and author Fran McMahon (she/her) joins the pod this week to talk about girl groups, immortality, and the importance and finding a place to belong.   Other topics include the thematic differences between the Hunters and the Amazon...

In Ancient Greek terms, the Hydra is like the Mothman and the Manticore is like a rhinoceros. Got it? No? Don't worry. Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) explain everything in this week's episode!  Other topics include respecting party gods, big feelings about Pixar worldbuilding, the cultural difference between Bigfoot and the Yeti, medieval bestiaries, ancient historians, and DJ's s...

We're back for season 3 and the siblings are determined to get themselves kicked out of the fandom. Listen in horror as they confess their true feelings about Thalia, Annabeth's family, and dam jokes! Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) present their most chaotic episode yet as they try desperately to get through The Titan's Curse . Spoilers for Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy and...

Happy Holidays from Podcast of Poseidon! On December 21, 2021, members of the Riodanverse Podcasting Community gathered together to watch a terrible movie. We also raised money for an amazing organization, The Red Nation, a coalition of Native and non-Native activists, educators, students, and community organizers advocating Native liberation. Here is a recording of The Lighting Thief for Good Liv...

The Odyssey follows one man's long quest to return home. That man doesn't appear until book five and his quest lasts less than 100 pages. So, what's the rest of The Odyssey about?   Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) finish their journey through the Sea of Monsters with a proper look at Homer's epic poem. Turns out, there's a lot they didn't know about the story everyon...

The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the oldest stories still being told in the Western canon. It features the Golden Fleece, which is one of the oldest McGuffins in the Western canon. Hold on to your film studies degree, kids; Leo Garcia (he/him) (AKA GeekScorpio/Gaming Theater Presents) joins us to talk myths, MacGuffins, and Alfred Hitchcock. Other topics include sports Greek would he...

Happy Birthday, Podcast of Poseidon!! Our podcast birthday is in October, and we’re going to be those people by celebrating all month long! This means we’re giving gifts to YOU, our legendary listeners.  We’ve unlocked another Patron bonus episode! In this episode, Darien and DJ take a series if Greek mythology and PJO-related quizzes, including what might be the worst PJO quiz ever.  Here are the...

It's the ultimate showdown: Polyphemus' lack of hospitality versus Odysseus's hubris. Which will the gods hate more? The answer may surprise you! Topics include sympathetic Disney villain prequels, strange character design, monster friends, who gets to boast in Greek mythology, and which characters deserved more from the Star Wars sequel trilogy (Hint: All of them). Spoilers for Dr....

Happy Birthday, Podcast of Poseidon!! Our podcast birthday is in October, and we’re going to be those people by celebrating all month long! This means we’re giving gifts to YOU, our legendary listeners.  This week, we’ve unlocked a Patron bonus episode—the second bonus episode we ever recorded, back when it was called “Secret Cabin.” In this episode, Darien and DJ asked the question: What if a dif...

In the Odyssey, Homer depicted sirens as mysterious musicians with all the world's knowledge in their voices. Later storytellers would transform sirens into... sexy naked ladies. And we hate that. Topics include the best modern depiction of sirens, the strangest siren art, tricks to navigate sexual frustration, and songs we would definitely throw ourselves off a boat to hear. Spoilers for Sin...

We're well into The Sea of Monsters , which means it's time to talk about that original witchy woman, Circe. Which animal would you hope to be turned into if you washed up on Circe's island? (Women and non-binary listeners need not respond.) Topics include iconic witches of pop culture, the age of fictional characters, Avatar: The Last Airbender , the difference between a witch and...

So, you're about to enter the Sea of Monsters. But first, you need to get past the dreaded oceanic beasts Charybdis and Scylla. How do you survive with your ship and crew intact? DJ has a pretty good idea. Topics include sea monsters, modes of transportation, Godzilla, sea monster classifications, glass sharks, canals, and Darien's fish phobia (again).  Spoilers for Godzilla Content Warn...

How would you defeat the Hydra? Obviously not by cutting off its head. You could aim for the body, but what if you can't tell where the neck ends and the body begins? This week, Darien and DJ talk about strategies for fighting the Hydra.  Topics include comic book lore, bottomless lakes,  immortal freshwater organisms, monster movies, and fish. Spoilers for Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Disney’s...

It's been a while since we've talked about a god! This week, DJ (he/him) takes over the research to talk about the good ol' god of messengers, thieves, and tricksters, Hermes.  Topics include early 2000's technology, tiny snakes, not-so-tiny snakes, tricksters, Looney Tunes, the Tricky/Fun Matrix, con artists, reality TV hosts, and not-so-reality TV hosts.  Spoilers for Gravity...

If there's one thing you can count on at Podcast of Poseidon, it's conversations about bad dads. And, oh gods, do we have a pretty terrible dad for you all this week. We're talking Tantalus, known for his terrible punishment in Tartarus and his even worse parenting decisions.  Topics include the worst dads of pop culture, generational curses, sweet onions, DnD campaigns, and godly n...

The Gray Sisters are another strange, magical trio from mythology. In honor of this trio of cab-driving gossips, we're exploring other great trios from storytelling. Topics include power trios, weird sisters, mythical monkey powers, terrible video game mechanics, and the best game on the Nintendo GameCube. Spoilers for The Trials of Apollo, The Adventure Zone, Harry Potter, Heroes of Olympus,...

The Laistrygonians appear in a handful of paragraphs in The Odyssey and half a chapter in The Sea of Monsters . But, wow, do Darien and DJ find a lot to talk about in this giant of an episode. Topics include why giants are also always cannibals, the height threshold for giants, weird Canadian stereotypes, Darien's rock climbing skills, and Attack on Titan . A lot of Attack on Titan .  Spoiler...

Woo-oo! The Odyssey is a story about a man trying to return home. In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk about that home—and about a cartoon duck family that made them cry. Tim O'Connor (he/him) from Everything Nerdy and Anything in Between joins the show to talk about DuckTales, duck puns, Ragnarok, and professional wrestling. Spoilers for DuckTales (2017) Content Warning: Th...

Welcome to Season 2 of Podcast of Poseidon! We kick off the season by talking about the second book in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Sea of Monsters. This is DJ's favorite book! Right? Topics include Tyson being the best, Confederates being the worst, Blackjack's muddled history, and the best misleading ending of the series.  Spoilers for Percy Jackson and the...

It's the Podcast of Poseidon Season 1 Finale! In this episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) talk about the podcast namesake, the sea god himself. Topics include Poseidon's theme park appearances, video game skins, and complicated father-daughter/son relationships. Spoilers for Athena Complex, Islands of Adventure’s Poseidon’s Fury, Once Upon a Time, Smite , and Hades.  Content Warnin...

In every episode, Darien (she/her) and DJ (he/him) remind their lovely listeners not to be like Zeus. In this episode, the siblings cover the one time Zeus wasn't The Worst... and why they never want Zeus coming down to their school to talk to their teacher. Bonus Cabin Episode 9: Godly Smackdown - Best Divine Field Trip Chaperone is available on Patreon at Patreon.com/musesofmythology Spoile...