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Mythic

Mythic

Boston Blake

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A mythological lens can reveal layers of meaning that usually remain obscured or hidden. In the Mythic podcast, host Boston Blake explores archetypal themes in ancient legends and modern media, myth and folklore superheroes sci-fi pop culture history current events your personal issues Nothing is off-limits! The Mythic perspective may forever change the way you think about your favorite stories--and yourself. Caution: Listening to this podcast may contribute to increased synchronicity.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mythic episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mythic for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mythic episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Cultural mythologist Dr. Jody Bower offers her wisdom and keen insight into the evolution of the Heroine's Journey and how it is distinct from that of the hero. Dr. Bower is the author of two books:

Jane Eyre's Sisters: How Women Live and Write the Heroine's Story and

The Princess Powers Up: Watching the Sleeping Beauties Become Warrior Goddesses


In this episode of the Mythic podcast, we touch on a range of topics such as

• the changing role of love in the hero myth, including Marvel superheroes

• Barbie

• The Color Purple

• Hero-dad Pedro Pascal in The Mandalorian

• the problem with the hero archetype in activism and politics

• the unique process through which non-binary people individuate


Toward the end of the interview, Jody shares about her near-death experience and other mysteries of life.

Enjoy!


Key Moments

  • 02:08 - Jody's origin story
  • 07:53 - Love, heroes, and villains in Marvel movies. From I to we.
  • 14:24 - Barbie's individuation
  • 19:00 - Heroic thinking and social activism. Myths of The Fall and Progress.
  • 30:18 - The Heroine's Journey
  • 38:57 - Non-binary individuation
  • 41:46 - 5 Questions

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Music composed by Kevin MacLeod


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Marcus Polson shares his thoughts on mythology, especially as it relates to Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books and Supergiant's Hades video game. Marcus's fifth-grade perspective reminds me why I fell in love with these stories and how they captured my imagination--and helps us understand just what makes these stories so enduring. Support this podcast
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In this special Mother's Day episode, Boston tells the story of four generations of mother goddesses from Greek mythology. Gaia. Rhea. Hera. Maia.

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The month marks Wonder Woman's 80th Anniversary, and this interview is a love letter to Diana, whose origins are steeped in Greek mythology.

In this fabulous conversation, award-winning comics artist Phil Jimenez reveals the secrets behind Wonder Woman: Historia, his upcoming collaboration with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick for DC Comics Black Label!

Mythology has been central to some of Phil’s highest-profile projects, including War of the Gods and Gods of Gotham, and of course, Wonder Woman. And after 20 years of immersion in the topic, he has thoughts.

We cover Dionysus’ gender, post-toga Olympian fashion, Hera's burden, and what makes Wonder Woman such an enduring character.

In "Five Questions," Phil shares what brings him joy!

For more, visit mythicpodcast.com.

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Guest: Jennifer Whetzel, Ladyjane Branding

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://ladyjanebranding.com

About Jennifer:

After more than 25 years in the marketing and advertising industry, and after finding significant symptom relief in medical cannabis and emotional support from community members, Jennifer Whetzel was inspired to use her professional expertise to help businesses in the cannabis industry.

In 2018, she founded Ladyjane Branding using the power of Archetypes to help companies develop unique brands that lead to deep connections with consumers. Her background in compliance also led to development of an online course teaching FDA-compliant messaging for CBD and cannabis brands called Sell Joy!

In 2019, Jennifer initiated “The Women in Cannabis Study,” an in-depth multimedia research project to understand the journey of women working in the cannabis industry. Results of the study will be forthcoming in a partnership with Hasty Storytelling and the basis of a book written by award-winning author of The Medicalization of Marijuana, Michelle Newhart.

In 2020, she co-founded Independent Diamond Brokers, which focuses on B2B networking and events for local Maine growers & retailers.

She is also on the Board of Directors for #thisisjaneproject, a non-profit focused on providing education and access to plant medicine for trauma survivors.

A prolific reader and lover of nature, in her spare time Jennifer can be found either with her nose in a book or in the woods on her property in Maine.

Things we mentioned in the episode:

Book: The Hero and the Outlaw by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen

Book: Goddesses in Everywoman by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen

Book: Goddesses in Older Women by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen

Book: Circe by Madeline Miller

Book: The Medicalization of Cannabis by Michelle Newhart

Organization: Independent Diamond Brokers

Organization: Women in Cannabis

Book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Show: Moving Art - Netflix documentary

Internal Family Systems

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Mythic - Rise and Fall of the Titans
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07/22/21 • 28 min

Who were the Titans? And what was the word's original meaning?

From the birth of Aphrodite to the rise of Zeus -- and what happened in between.

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Mythic - Greek Creation Myth: The Beginning
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05/06/21 • 19 min

Host Boston Blake connects the dots between Wonder Woman, Aphrodite, and the origin of the world according to Greek mythology.

Persons, places, and things mentioned in this episode:

Wonder Woman (the movie)

Wonder Woman (comics)

Clash of the Titans

Archetypes

Joseph Campbell

D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths

Edith Hamilton's Mythology

Mythos by Stephen Fry

Hesiod

Homer

Apollodorus

Wolverine

Entropy

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Organizational psychologist Renita Wellman discusses her journey from Catholic school to an intentional community, narrative therapy, her Jungian perspective, and how the goddesses in everywoman manifest in her.

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Mythic

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04/22/21 • 1 min

Do you love myths, legends, and folklore -- gods, heroes, monsters, fairies, elves, magical artifacts, and wild adventures that are also journeys of the soul? Then Mythic may just be your jam.

Host Boston Blake weaves the fantastical into the ordinary world, connecting ancient archetypes to contemporary life. Media, culture, and the mundane become magical when viewed from a mythic perspective.

Caution: May cause an increase in synchronicity.

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How does the Hero myth necessitate the Villain? What does a post-Heroic myth look like? What's the connection between the decline of patriarchy and the decline of organized religion?

Dr. David Odorisio of Pacifica Graduate Institute shares his own synchronistic journey as we explore hero and villain archetypes in media and culture, as well as how the human potential movement must integrate the Senex and puer in order to outlive the personalities who founded it. Just a few of the topics we cover in this gripping conversation.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Mythic have?

Mythic currently has 18 episodes available.

What topics does Mythic cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Philosophy.

What is the most popular episode on Mythic?

The episode title 'Bonus: Percy Jackson and Hades - Mythology for a New Generation (with Marcus Polson)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Mythic?

The average episode length on Mythic is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of Mythic released?

Episodes of Mythic are typically released every 35 days.

When was the first episode of Mythic?

The first episode of Mythic was released on Apr 22, 2021.

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