Best Classical Reception Podcasts (2025)

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - Reception 1:18

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: The Things They Found in Tombs, Bronze Age Mycenae w/ Dr Kim Shelton 1:16:47

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This episode originally aired in april 2024. Liv is joined by Dr Kim Shelton to dive deeper into the real world of Bronze Age Mycenae and all we've learned from what they left behind. Learn more about Dr Shelton's work here. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Giv…

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IMPRINT COMPANION: HUD w/Roxana Hadadi 15:00

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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) teams up with the legendary Roxana Hadadi to unbox, unpack and unveil the upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media release of HUD. In this episode, we discuss: Hud (1963) – Imprint Collection #432 Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTH Follow the…

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WENT UP THE HILL w/ Writer-Director Samuel Van Grinsven 27:20

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To celebrate the Australian release of WENT UP THE HILL, I talk with director Samuel Van Grinsven about 9 months of living with his second feature, what it taught him about the importance of casting for directing, and so much more. Synopsis: Abandoned as a child, Jack travels to remote New Zealand to attend the funeral of his estranged mother Eliza…

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THE TOXIC AVENGER w/ Director Macon Blair 32:19

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To celebrate the Australian release of THE TOXIC AVENGER, I talk with director Macon Blair about the winding path to release, his excellent cast and recapturing that "7th grade making movies with your friends" feeling. Synopsis: When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’s transformed into a new kind …

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Jack London - Family 2:53

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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RE-AIR: All I Really Want Is To Talk About the Fire-Breathing Goat… Bellerophon, Pegasus, and the Chimera 46:11

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Today's re-aired episode is PURE DELIGHTFUL NONSENSE! This episode originally aired in Jul 2023... Diving deeper into the story of Bellerophon, the perpetually forgotten hero who defeated the absolutely magnificent Chimera (and was the only hero to actually ride Pegasus!). Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “2001: A Space Odyssey” with Matt Zoller Seitz 1:24:12

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The bestselling author, Pulitzer finalist, and independent bookseller Matt Zoller Seitz takes a break from his very busy schedule to discuss a movie that not many people talk about, right? I mean, when was the last time you heard anyone talk about Stanley Kubrick’s “2001”? Matt also shares some writing tips and talks to us about MZS.press, the onli…

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Conversations: From Mythical to Curative to Poisonous, Mythic Plants w/ Ellen Zachos 2:00:40

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Liv and Michaela chat with author and plant and foraging expert Ellen Zachos about all things myth and plant! From mythical plants like moly to which poisonous Hemlock killed Socrates, we're talking all things PLANTS! Find Mythic Plants wherever you get your books and learn more from Ellen here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a …

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IMPRINT COMPANION: NEW YORK, NEW YORK w/ Bilge Ebiri 26:56

7d ago26:56

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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) teams up with the legendary Bilge Ebiri to unbox, unpack and unveil the upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media release of NEW YORK, NEW YORK (for which he authored a new essay). In this episode, we discuss: New York, New York (1977) – Imprint Collection #420 Support: JOIN TH…

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Jack London 1:31

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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It's One of the Most Ancient Cities on the Planet, Gaza (Conversation Re-Air, w/ Dr Chance Bonar) 1:46:28

9d ago1:46:28

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The Western World is ready to sit back and watch as one of the oldest cities, in one of the most historical rich countries on the planet, is wiped off the face of the earth. The people of Gaza, and Palestine, are stewards of their land and have been since long, long before the 'West' even existed. This episode is selections from my episode on Pales…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 9) 1:13:07

13d ago1:13:07

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Liv reads Book 9 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. The battle between the Argives and Thebans, aka between the brother Polyneices and Eteocles, continues... and it's pretty dramatic. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/m…

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Heroes Crying to Mommy (Actually!) and Deconstructing Gender, A Q&A Episode 50:24

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Liv answers more listener questions including the lost Heroes Crying to Mommy question, all things virgin-goddess-gender-fluidity, Bad Women of Homer, and so much more... Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: fa…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Body Double” with Megan Abbott 58:37

18d ago58:37

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Edgar award-winning, New York Times-bestselling crime novelist and confirmed cinephile Megan Abbott joins us to chat about her latest hit, “El Dorado Drive,” and her long history with one of Brian De Palma’s most controversial (and metatextual) movies. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Adv…

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CRITERION SESSIONS: BRAZIL w/ Nadine Whitney 49:13

20d ago49:13

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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the prolific and wise critic Nadine Whitney discuss the timeless quality of Terry Gilliam's BRAZIL, now in 4k. Brazil In the dystopian masterpiece Brazil, Jonathan Pryce plays a daydreaming everyman who finds himself caught in the soul-crushing gears of a nightmarish bureaucracy. This cautionary ta…

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Conversations: Not the Glory of War, but the Horror of it... The Iliad (kind of) w/ Joel Christensen 1:32:08

20d ago1:32:08

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Newsflash: the Iliad is an anti-war epic. Liv and Michaela speak with returning guest Joel Christensen about (ostensibly!) the Iliad, all the reasons it's NOT a pro-war epic, and why empathy is VITAL to humanity, not a bug. NOTE: this episode was recorded a few months ago and discusses the g-cide in Palestine and other Western war [crimes]. Submit …

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A Campaign in No Way Memorable 56:04

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392 BCE, the year that went down in history for “a campaign in no way memorable”. Ah, that Livy, he paints quite a picture, doesn’t he? All About the Consuls The campaign in question involved our consuls for the year. Yep, consuls! The plebeians were still in a blissful mood after receiving some of the land from Veii in the previous year and so the…

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - Remarriage and Later Life 3:36

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 8) 1:08:31

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Liv reads Book 8 of Statius' Thebaid, translated by JH Mozley. When the prophet-hero Amphiareus dies, even the king of the Underworld is a little thrown off. Plus, the war of brothers begins in earnest... Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at pat…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: A Man of Many Turns, Odysseus & the Odyssey w/ Joel Christensen 1:24:42

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Since we're on a bit of an Odyssey kick, this episode originally aired in May 2024 and stay tuned for Joel returning to talk the Iliad! Liv speaks with Joel Christensen about Odysseus and the Odyssey and what we really should take from his long and storied journey. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episode…

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NEVER GET BUSTED! w/co-director David Anthony Ngo 27:01

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To celebrate the Australian premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival of NEVER GET BUSTED!, the utterly compelling documentary about narco-officer turned activist Barry Cooper, I talked with co-director David Anthony Ngo about this true American original, who subjects either "love, hate or have never met." Synopsis: Written and directed…

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CRITERION SESSIONS: THE WIZ w/ Candice Frederick 59:21

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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and award-winning culture reporter and critic Candice Frederick ruminate on THE WIZ and how Sidney Lumet, Joel Schumacher, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor and Quincy Jones make it more than significant. The Wiz L. Frank Baum’s timeless story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gets a funky reimaginin…

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TOO MUCH MOVIE: AMERICAN PSYCHO 1:01:30

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FOR THE LATEST EPISODE OF THIS 90S CELEBRATION PODCAST, WE (HOSTS CHRIS CANDY, ROB BELUSHI, AND BLAKE HOWARD) GO TO THE BOOKEND OF THE DECADE, AMERICAN PSYCHO. Thank you so much for the ongoing support! Join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month for exclusive weekly podcasts + access to the OHM discord here. One Heat Minute Productions WEBSITE: o…

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Othering in the Odyssey; Liv & Michaela Chat Polyphemus the Cyclops 49:47

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Liv is neck-deep in the Odyssey which means today she and Michaela chat Odysseus' travels, particularly Polyphemus and the 'othering' of the Cyclops. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myth…

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - Divorce and Move to Great Maytham Hall 2:32

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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SHE RIDES SHOTGUN w/author and co-screenwriter Jordan Harper 25:50

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To celebrate the release of SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, a new crime thriller, I talked with the author and co-screenwriter Jordan Harper about the joy of watching his work remixed by director Nick Rowland, co-screenwriters Ben Collins & Luke Piotrowski and stars Taron Egerton and Ana Sophia Heger. Synopsis: In the gritty, explosive action-thriller She Rides…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “The Firemen’s Ball” with Liam Billingham 1:03:23

1M ago1:03:23

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The co-host of two of our favorite movie pods, “Die Hard on a Blank” and “48 Hours of Buddy Movies,” joins us to discuss Miloš Forman’s final Czech picture, the sharp-as-a-shiv social satire “The Firemen’s Ball.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co…

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Special! Liv's Episode of Movies We Dig... Spartacus: Gods of the Arena 1:28:34

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For something a little fun and different this is an episode of Movies We Dig, part of the Memory Collective Podcast Network, featuring yours truly! We recorded this episode breaking down the show Spartacus: Gods of the Arena a few years back and it was too fun to resist dropping in my feed. Find more from Movies We Dig. Submit your question for the…

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IMPRINT COMPANION: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT 4K w/ Travis Woods 37:06

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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) teams up with the legendary Travis Woods to unbox, unpack and unveil the upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media release of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (for which he authored a new essay). In this episode, we discuss: In The Heat Of The Night (1967) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Ed…

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Cleopatra 1963 - Cleopatra and Caesar 1:31:23

1M ago1:31:23

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Cleopatra was released in 1963 and has gone on to herald the end of the golden age of the historical epic in Hollywood. Known as one of the most expensive films to ever be made, its troubled production and the on screen connection between Taylor and Burton have both cemented its place in cinematic history. A Troubled Production We have a look at so…

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - Return to England 3:09

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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Why Do So Many Important Gods Have so Few Stories... And So Much More (Q&A Pt 3) 50:03

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Liv answers even more listener questions because they're just so good! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.com/mythsbaby CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. I try to provide direct warnings when there is reference to …

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Let's Talk Pronunciation, Merch, the Odyssey, Heracles vs. 100 Gorillas (Anniversary Q&A pt.2) 1:21:57

1M ago1:21:57

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The podcast's EIGHT year anniversary is upon us so Liv answers listener questions about any and everything including the most important question: who would win in a fight, Heracles or 100 gorillas? Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patr…

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - Moved to Washington DC 4:18

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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From the Horrors of Zeus to the Intricacies of the Patriarchy's Hold on Society, 8 Years of LTAMB 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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It's that time again! The podcast's eight year anniversary is upon us... Today (and this Friday!) Liv answers listener questions about any and everything. This is the podcast's direct RSS feed. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Five Fingers of Death” and “Enter the Dragon” with Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

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For our first-ever two-guest double-feature show, we’re joined by film historians and “These Fists Break Bricks” authors Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali to discuss the two movies that broke kung fu big with American audiences. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https…

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IMPRINT COMPANION: RAGING BULL 4K w/ Bilge Ebiri 58:15

2M ago58:15

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Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) teams up with the legendary Bilge Ebiri to unbox, unpack and unveil the upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media release of RAGING BULL (for which he authored a new essay - "No Man Can Endure This"). In this episode, we discuss: Raging Bull (1980) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray – Imprint …

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ROMIN: Where does he go? 50:45

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Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 7) 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

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Liv reads The Thebaid, by Statius, translated by JH Mozley. After the side quest with Hypsipyle in Nemea (and the sports!) it's time to return to warmongering. Mars (Ares) gets involved; Jocasta is pissed, and things get violent. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to …

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Camillius’ Conniptions 1:14:54

2M ago1:14:54

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We’re still in the year 394 BCE and we’ve seen Camillus has had a run in with the Falsican Schoolmaster. In this episode we move on further into the action of 394 BCE and look at 393 BCE as well. Is Camillus learning how to keep a low profile? He is praised from his success over the Faliscans and he doesn’t rush for a triumph this time. But the cha…

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RE-AIR: How Much Mythology Is Too Much?? Five Years of Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby! 58:56

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We're coming up on the EIGHT year anniversary of LTAMB so as a treat here is the special episode from the FIFTH anniversary! This episode originally aired on July 19, 2022. Liv looks back on some of her favourite moments, episodes, and quotes from the last five years of Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! (Plus she tells you all how thankful she is to ha…

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - Marriage 1:59

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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Moms, Prophecies, and oh ya Orpheus is there too... KAOS Takeover w/ Christie Vogler and Anastasia Pantazopoulou (Part 2) 1:34:29

2M ago1:34:29

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Welcome back for a slightly late part two of a KAOS Takeover episode with Michaela Pangowish, Christie Vogler, and special guest Anastasia Pantazopoulou. This time we talked about all the mortals bouncing around in the series, from our deep love of Caeneus to our fascination with Orpheus (what is he even doing?), and all the moms we met along the w…

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Frances Hodgson Burnett - Move to Tennessee 2:08

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Have you ever wondered what inspired your favorite classic novelist to write their stories? What was happening in their lives to inspire their famous works? What was happening in the world at the time that they wrote those stories you love? Join Host Bree Carlile while she helps to answer some of the questions you have always had about your favorit…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: Charybdis, a Gaping, Hungry Hole; Fear of the Monstrous Woman w/ Cosi Carnegie 1:34:09

2M ago1:34:09

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This episode originally aired in March 2024. Liv is joined by Cosi Carnegie to talk all things horny (boob cups! the threat of a sexual woman! all the erotic pottery you can imagine!) Follow Cosi on Instagram; read more from her; and learn more about Propylaea Productions! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free…

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GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Sixteen Candles” with Ilana Kaplan 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Freelance journalist Ilana Kaplan joins us to talk about the experience of writing her first book “Nora Ephron At the Movies,” as well as one of her favorite movies as an angsty teen: John Hughes’s directorial debut “Sixteen Candles.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries…

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CRITERION SESSIONS: SORCERER w/ Travis Woods 52:29

2M ago52:29

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Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the legendary host of INCREMENT VICE - Travis Woods - break the balls of the Criterion 4K release of what he argues is perhaps the greatest movie of the 1970s, and therefore one of the greatest movies ever, William Friedkin's SORCERER. Sorcerer A hallucinatory journey into the heart of darkness, Wi…

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IMPRINT COMPANION: FLESH AND FANTASY + THE BRIDGE AT REMAGEN + IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE + IVY 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, The Last Video Store) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media releases. In this episode, we discuss: Flesh and Fantasy (1943) / Dead Of Night (1945) – Imprint Collection #395 – 396 It Came From Outer S…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 6) 1:18:44

2M ago1:18:44

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Liv reads The Thebaid, by Statius, translated by JH Mozley. The royal family of Nemea mourns their lost baby. Fortunately, funeral games are held in their honour to lighten the mood. ANCIENT SPORTS! Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Edition at patreon.c…