The Reading Party Podcast

Lexie and Megan cover the final two episodes of Troy: Fall of a City. These were hard to watch, and had about as much death and destruction as you’d expect in the final days of a brutal war. Does Helen actually feel emotions, or is she reacting the way she thinks she’s expected to? Does the show do Penthesilea a disservice? What differences are there between the conclusion of the mini-series, and...

Lexie and Megan discuss their impressions of the Amazons, Paris’s absence from Troy and its effect on Helen, and about the duels between Patroculs and Hector & Hector and Achilles. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hear...

Lexie and Megan discuss the plot to steal Helen from Troy, Andromache’s reaction to Helen leaving her daughter Hermione, and the bombshell twist on the Achilles and Briseis' romance. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearin...

Lexie and Megan discuss the show’s casting choices with that of the Troy movie, how the show managed to give Helen agency and make her more sympathetic, and the odd costuming choices. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to heari...

Lexie and Megan discuss where the gods are, the use of language & names, and why they passionately hate Paris and Helen. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!  Follow us on Facebook @ TheReadingPartyP...

Lexie and Megan chat with author Maya Deane about all things “Wrath Goddess” and how she developed her characters, the story, and what inspires her. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!  Follow Maya on T...

Lexie and Megan discuss Achilles’ trip to Egypt, the unfolding of the end of the Trojan War, and how Maya creates a giant metal space-moon Kirby!  Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!  Follow us on...

Lexie and Megan discuss Achilles’ life on Skyros, new characters, how she is persuaded to join the Trojan War, and the major differences between Maya’s characters and their Homeric counterparts! Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look...

Will we hear more from Penelope? Is Odysseus the most problematic favourite hero? In this bonus episode, Megan and Lexie chat about the Odyssey and discuss what they hope to see in this season's adaptations. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com!...

Will Achilles be just a dumb brute or a philosopher-warrior? Can Paris and Helen become more sympathetic characters? In this bonus episode, Megan and Lexie chat about the Iliad and discuss what they hope to see in this season's adaptations. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email...

Not familiar with Homer's epics? Need a short refresher? Lexie gives a short synopsis of each epic to acquaint listeners with the poems that will be covered in season 1 of the Reading Party Podcast. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look f...

Not familiar with who we are and what we do? Learn a little about your show hosts Megan Lewis and Lexie Henning! Follow us on Facebook @ TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ ReadingPartyPod Instagram @ TheReadingPartyPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1Q Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/readingpartypod Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds. Hoste...

Megan and Lexie read, watch, snack, and chat their way through books and films set in the ancient world. Together, they bring their expertise as trained ancient historians to the table to dissect every detail and spill the tea on these ancient stories. Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!...