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Tales of the Night Sky

Tales of the Night Sky

Bibi Jacob, Geoff Chong

Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Tales of the Night Sky episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Tales of the Night Sky 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 Tales of the Night Sky episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Tales of the Night Sky - S2 E14 Hermes & Aphrodite: The Constellation of Aquila
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02/14/24 • 17 min

How do a slipper and an eagle lead to love? Hermes explains all. Written by Chris Mack with Bibi Jacob. Featuring Chris Mack and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Discover our new show, Late Night Classics

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Tales of the Night Sky - S2 E9 The Trojans: 588 ACHILLES

S2 E9 The Trojans: 588 ACHILLES

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06/30/23 • 16 min

Achilles, ‘the best of the Greeks’, slaughters Trojans mercilessly as he battles with his own grief and regrets.

Starring Tom Morton. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Production and sound by Geoff Chong.

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Tales of the Night Sky - Persephone: Lyra, Part 2, Trailer

Persephone: Lyra, Part 2, Trailer

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10/16/21 • 2 min

Join us in the Underworld on the 31st October 2021

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Tales of the Night Sky - 07 Erichthonius: The Constellation of Auriga
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08/04/20 • 24 min

A gold-tipped arrow, a gilded casket, a snake-tailed child and two drops of the gorgon’s blood.

The goddess Athena narrates her tale of love and power.

Starring Sharon Mann as Athena

With Dario Costa as Hephaestus and Homer, Morag Cross as Daughter 2 and Bibi Jacob as Erichthonius and Daughter 1

Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Production and sound design by Geoff Chong

Special thanks to Christine Hooper and to Jean-Paul Palmyre Recorded at Studio Quali’sons, Paris (Morag Cross recorded in London)

Quote from Martin Hammond’s translation of Homer’s Iliad (4.17)

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Tales of the Night Sky - 02 Arcas: The Constellation of Boötes
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12/02/19 • 9 min

As if Callisto’s own life wasn’t tragic enough, in this episode we discover the horror that her baby son, Arcas, suffered. A tale of infanticide and cannibalism originating from the sins of the fathers.

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Tales of the Night Sky - 15 Hermes:  The Constellation of Lyra, Part 1
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07/24/21 • 25 min

No sooner is he born than Baby Hermes leaps out of his cradle and embarks on a slapstick adventure to charm his way into the Olympian pantheon.

Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Production and sound by Geoff Chong. Starring: Chris Mack as Hermes. Margeaux Lampley as Maia. Kester Lovelace as Apollo. Joseph Marshall as the farmer. And Dario Costa as Zeus.

Thanks, as ever, to Jean-Paul Palmyre for his support.

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Tales of the Night Sky - S2 E7 The Trojans: 884 PRIAMUS

S2 E7 The Trojans: 884 PRIAMUS

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04/29/23 • 11 min

In this second Trojan episode, King Priam remembers all that was lost in the first terrible siege of Troy.

This original series was co-created with Chris Mack and KJ Dwyer. And the original concept was sparked off in our writers' group, run by Chris Mack.

Starring Les Clack. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Original violin compositions and playing by Chloe Dunn. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Recorded at the SACD Podcast Studio, Paris.

If you want to listen to more of Chloe Dunn’s beautiful music, click on the links:

becaflor.com / Bècaflor Teaser

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Tales of the Night Sky - 12 Equus Primus: The Constellation of Equuleus
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03/21/21 • 22 min

**SPOILER ALERT** This is an unofficial constellation myth!

A strange phone call in the middle of the night leads to a conversation with a constellation.

Written, directed and presented by Bibi Jacob.

A big thank you to Mateo Oxley for his collaboration on the story.

Starring Mateo Oxley as Equuleus.

And featuring Geoff Chong.

Production and sound design by Geoff Chong.

Ian Ridpath’s Star Myths was a very helpful source.

For a list of other sources you can visit our website.

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Tales of the Night Sky - 16 Orpheus & Persephone: The Constellation of Lyra, Part 2
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10/31/21 • 28 min

Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, recounts Orpheus’ extraordinary descent into her kingdom and her own shocking abduction.

Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Starring Chloe Dunn as Persephone and Chris Mack as Hermes. Original violin, viola and vocal compositions written and performed by Chloe Dunn.

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Tales of the Night Sky - Trailer: Late Night Classics with Bibi Jacob
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03/10/24 • 1 min

Discover our new show and follow us on your favourite podcast player! For more info, visit https://lnclassics.talesofthenightsky.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does Tales of the Night Sky have?

Tales of the Night Sky currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does Tales of the Night Sky cover?

The podcast is about Mythology, Fiction, Drama, Audiodrama, Astronomy, Myths, Podcasts, Stars, Science and Greek.

What is the most popular episode on Tales of the Night Sky?

The episode title 'S2 E14 Hermes & Aphrodite: The Constellation of Aquila' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Tales of the Night Sky?

The average episode length on Tales of the Night Sky is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of Tales of the Night Sky released?

Episodes of Tales of the Night Sky are typically released every 40 days.

When was the first episode of Tales of the Night Sky?

The first episode of Tales of the Night Sky was released on Dec 1, 2019.

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