Best Edda Podcasts (2025)

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"The Wardrobe Whisperer" - a Conversation with Celebrity Stylist Edda Gudmundsdottir 53:00

8d ago53:00

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Pauline is joined in the studio by Edda Gudmundsdottir - whose work spans editorial styling, runway shows, music videos, and costume design and whose clients include Björk, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift, as well as fashion houses like Balmain, Valentino, and Gucci - for an in-depth discussion on how clothes can be used for visual stor…

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84 - The Poetic Edda, Part 7 1:14:17

15d ago1:14:17

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Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss: The Whetting of Gudrun The Lay of Hamdir Baldr's Dreams The List of Rig The Song of Hyndla The Song of Grotti Groa's Chant The Sayings of Fiolsvinn The Waking of Angantyr Become a patron of Mythic Mind at https:…

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86 - Augustine's Confessions 1 1:10:26

1d ago1:10:26

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This is the beginning of our free book club on Augustine's Confessions! Anyone is welcome to join, whether they are a free or paid patron, so bring a friend! Become a paid or free patron at patreon.com/mythicmind. As a reminder, A Brief History of Ideas is about to begin! Check the patreon shop to enroll in an individual course or become a Tier 3 a…

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617. Mad As Hell, Episode 1 1:00:22

3d ago1:00:22

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EPISODE SUMMARY A group of radical local activists suspect a demon is encroaching on their territory, and disrupting their efforts to support their community. But they’ve been through this before, and decide to track it down together. SHOW NOTES Mad As Hell One Shot News & Updates One Shot Patreon Follow the cast here! Dillin Mozz Darby Angie -----…

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The Mossy Face of Christ with Dr. Martin Shaw

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We’re joined by mythologist, storyteller, and seanchaí Dr. Martin Shaw. With him, we explore traditional storytelling, hear timeless tales, and search for the “mossy face of Christ” hidden in the wild edges of myth and memory.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin

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85 - Latin, Paradise Lost, and U.S. Government 1:03:16

9d ago1:03:16

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In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Gilmore, Josh Traylor, and Judah Bruse to discuss their upcoming courses. Become a patron of Mythic Mind and/or enroll in one of my courses at https://www.patreon.com/c/mythicmind. Mythic Mind patrons also get a 50% discount on courses from other Fellowship creators. Enroll in Introductory Latin with Hannah Gi…

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Designing Immersive Experiences with Entertainment Producer Nicole Feld Strauss 53:00

11d ago53:00

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On today's show Pauline is joined by Nicole Feld Strauss, a veteran producer of live entertainment. Throughout her career, Nicole overseen an array of spectacular events, including Marvel Universe, Disney On Ice, Sesame Street Live!, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. During the conversation Nicole shares insights on what makes an exper…

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S5E18 Ragnar Lodbrok VII: The Legacy of Ragnar's Sons 1:13:47

10d ago1:13:47

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In this episode, Shawn and David wrap up the series on Ragnar Lobrok (cue dozens of solo episodes where Shawn and David have not in fact wrapped up their series on Ragnar Lodbrok), discussing chapters 18 - 20. In tandem with "The Tale of Ragnars Sons", you find out about the fates of the sons of Ragnar, including their deaths. There are then a coup…

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616. Deify, Episode 2 49:55

10d ago49:55

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EPISODE SUMMARY The god of Endurance has outlived it’s relevance - a new hero emerges in Motif and the magic is returning. SHOW NOTES Deify One Shot News & Updates One Shot Patreon Dragon Age: In Darkness Eternal Follow the cast here! Dillin Viditya Voleti ----------------------------------------------------- Release Mahmoud Khalil Form Letter Find…

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615. Deify, Episode 1 53:02

17d ago53:02

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EPISODE SUMMARY Within the world of Motif, a brand new god of Endurance is born, and has to find their place among god and mortal alike. SHOW NOTES Deify⁠ ⁠One Shot News & Updates⁠ ⁠One Shot Patreon⁠ ⁠Dragon Age: In Darkness Eternal Follow the cast here! Dillin Viditya Voleti ----------------------------------------------------- Release Mahmoud Kha…

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 22: Silver Valkyrie Events with Morgana Mitsuki 1:55:19

20d ago1:55:19

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Hello again dear friend! After Morgana and I both battling colds this wonderful chat is finally here for you to enjoy! This time I sit down with Morgana Mitsuki of Silver Valkyrie Events to speak about life on the EU servers, why roleplay is so important to her group, and what drives them to help others with planning and prepping for various events…

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83 - On Fairy-Stories (feat. Thomas Salerno and Elisabeth Dawson) 1:33:57

22d ago1:33:57

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Coming to you from August of 2024, Thomas Salerno, Elisabeth Dawson, and I (Andrew Snyder) discuss Tolkien, "On Fairy-Stories" and related topics regarding the arts, philosophy, and more. I also provide some updates on what is happening with Mythic Mind, including a new course and a new series. Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind Thomas Saler…

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S6E27 – Let Him Die (Melody of Memory) 1:24:36

24d ago1:24:36

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The current Kingdom Hearts ends here! We're talking about the Melody of Memory cutscenes, then the trailers for Missing Link and KH4. We get to see a lovingly rendered 3D Brain! Lucky us! Missing Link will truly be Game of the Year 2023. Anyway, thanks for listening to our podcast! We'll be back when more Kingdom Hearts exists or when we feel like …

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614. Under the Autumn Strangely, Episode 2 1:11:20

24d ago1:11:20

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EPISODE SUMMARY One tree in the woods refuses to change, refuses to die. That’s not the strangest thing here, as something wants to keep our wanderer from returning home. SHOW NOTES Under the Autumn Strangely One Shot News & Updates Dragon Age: In Darkness Eternal Follow the cast here! Dillin Brian Flaherty Apollo Pierce Fiona Howat Amelia Som ----…

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Don't Look Back

27d ago

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The Great Tales hosts prepare for the Church’s harrowing of Hades by examining another famous descensus ad infernos, the story of Orpheus and the underworld. They’ll also briefly talk about how the Church Fathers refer to him as the “first theologian” of the Greeks.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin

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S6E26 – Whoops! (Dark Road Part 4) 1:44:09

29d ago1:44:09

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Ah jeez! Uh oh! It's the end of Dark Road, and the game started with a flash-forward to a cemetery, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for a bloodless bloodbath! If you've ever wondered why Xehanort and Eraqus seemed to be the only keyblade masters around in the Birth by Sleep times, well...! Let's all say goodbye to our dear friends. We h…

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82 - The BBC's That Hideous Strength 19:51

1M ago19:51

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In this episode, I discuss the BBC's recent audio drama adaptation of C.S. Lewis's That Hideous Strength. You can read my article and subscribe to the Mythic Mind Fellowship Substack here: https://mythicmind.substack.com/p/a-review-of-the-bbcs-that-hideous Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a patron …

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613. Under the Autumn Strangely, Episode 1 1:17:30

1M ago1:17:30

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EPISODE SUMMARY Under the Autumn Strangely is a SUPER funky pastoral horror game of autumnal melancholy. Let’s take a wander through a strange wood and see what it takes to get back home. SHOW NOTES Under the Autumn Strangely One Shot News & Updates Dillin’s unhinged game inspired by Mickey 17 Follow the cast here! Dillin Brian Flaherty Apollo Pier…

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Gender-Fluid Fashion with Wildfang Founder Emma McIlroy 53:00

1M ago53:00

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Pauline is joined in the studio by Emma McIlroy, founder of the mission-driven brand Wildfang, which challenges people to rethink gender norms and how they show up in fashion. The brand has built a cult following, including with celebrities like Janelle Monae, Lizzo, Evan Rachel Wood, and Debbie Harry. During the conversation, Emma shares why she d…

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Kebra Negast: The Glory of Kings (Part 2)

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Richard and Fr. Andrew continue their discussion of he Kebra Negast, which tells the story of how the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Ethiopia and hidden there, waiting for the revelation of the Incarnation.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin

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S6E25 – It's Not Violent When They're Little Cartoons (Dark Road Part 3) 1:17:05

1M ago1:17:05

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After toggling their active quest, Xehanort and friends have apparently decided to go to Agrabah, and so has Eraqus I guess! We've got some irrelevant Jafar shenanigans to deal with and then the plot of Dark Road starts. Vidar and Baldr have been up to a lot of stuff offscreen (why does it feel like most of the plot of this game happened before the…

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81 - The Poetic Edda, Part 6 1:14:04

1M ago1:14:04

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Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss A Short Poem about Sigurd, Brynhild's Ride to Hell, The Death of Niflungs, The Third Poem of Gurdun, Oddrun's Lament, The Poem of Atli, and the Greenlandic Lay of Atli To become a patron and join these conversati…

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S5E17 Volsung Poems: The Children of Giuki and Budli (Part 5) 33:34

1M ago33:34

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S5E17 Volsung Poems: The Children of Giuki and Budli (Part 5) David continues his series of not so short solo episodes, deep diving into the Poems of the Poetic Edda which inspired the Saga of the Volsungs. In this episode: The Second Poem of Gudrun. The Death of the Niflungs. Oddrun's Lament. These relatively late poems bridge The First Poem of Gu…

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612. A Land Once Magic, Episode 3 59:11

1M ago59:11

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EPISODE SUMMARY The Finale of A Land Once Magic! In this final part we put the finishing details on this new world and talk about the lives of the people in it, and the stories they would tell. I’ve been joined for this incredible world-building experience by the game’s designer, Viditya Voleti, and Aaron Catano-Saez and Jeff Stormer of All My Fant…

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S6E24 – I Need to Read an Edda (Dark Road Part 2) 1:20:15

1M ago1:20:15

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Things in Dark Road are starting to start to get interesting, as we (now halfway through the game) get some characterization for Xehanort's friends and a whole lot of screen time for the Magic Mirror from Snow White. We also meet a few of the upperclassmen, one of whom is a total freak. Don't forget our Z-plot: will Urd marry the Beast from Beauty …

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80 - Video Games, Tolkien, and Sub-Creation 16:19

1M ago16:19

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In this episode, I (mostly) read my recent article for the Mythic Mind Substack on video games and sub-creation, which you can find here: mythicmind.substack.com Become a patron or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind Subscribe to my YouTube channel at youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p…

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611. A Land Once Magic, Episode 2 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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EPISODE SUMMARY Part Two of A Land Once Magic! We’ve set up our palette and defined some of our goals for this world and now we get to give it more shape. I’ve been joined for this incredible world-building experience by the game’s designer, Viditya Voleti, and Aaron Catano-Saez and Jeff Stormer of All My Fantasy Children. SHOW NOTES A Land Once Ma…

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Identity Shopping with Wharton's "Hip Hop Prof" Americus Reed 53:00

2M ago53:00

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What do the brands people buy and the places they shop reveal about their lifestyles, values, ideals and aspirations? Pauline is joined in the studio by renowned marketing professor Americus Reed of the Wharton Business School for a provocative discussion about how our self-identities influence our buying decisions as well as how companies can leve…

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S6E23 – A Bunch of Losers Run Around in Wonderland (Dark Road Part 1) 1:24:16

2M ago1:24:16

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We're back in the chibi mines with Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road, a mobile gacha game about what Xehanort and Eraqus were getting up to as teenagers when they weren't playing chess! We've got a new cast of characters with Norse mythology names, all of which will be pronounced incorrectly by us. Hermod, Bragi, Vor, Urd, and Baldr are their names.…

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79 - Plato and KOTOR 34:20

2M ago34:20

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This is a collection of the audio from my last four YouTube videos. To watch the videos and subscribe to my channel, go to https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a patron and/or purchase a course at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.…

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610. A Land Once Magic, Episode 1 55:57

2M ago55:57

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EPISODE SUMMARY A Land Once Magic allows you to collaboratively build a unique fantasy world with deep lore and a rich history that’s ready for new adventures to take place. I’ve been joined for this incredible world-building experience by the game’s designer, Viditya Voleti, and Aaron Catano-Saez and Jeff Stormer of All My Fantasy Children. SHOW N…

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Coffee & Carbuncles Episode 21: The Aether Entertainer with Scarletta Vendetta 1:08:27

2M ago1:08:27

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Hello dear friend! After too long of a wait Coffee & Carbuncles is back with episode 1 of Season 3! Season 3 of the podcast can you believe it?! To Kick off the new season focusing on large community events and bringing the community together I have the wonderful Scarletta Vendetta with me to talk about The Aether Entertainer magazine. A fantastic …

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Defining Ugly: In Conversation with NYT Style Writer Rhonda Garelick 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Pauline is joined by Rhonda Garelick, the founding director of Hofstra University's Institute for Public Humanities and the Arts. Rhonda also is a columnist for the New York Times Style Section and the author of three books, including “Mademoiselle: Coco Chanel and the Pulse of History.” Together, Pauline and Rhonda discuss the science of ugliness …

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Kebra Negast: The Glory of Kings (Part 1) [Ep. 10]

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The Kebra Negast is set within the frame narrative about the debate of the true glory of kings held at the First Council of Nicaea, it tells the story of how the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Ethiopia and hidden there, waiting for the revelation of the Incarnation.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin

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S6E22 – Mickey Mouse Microwave Hallway (Re Mind Part 3) 1:25:59

2M ago1:25:59

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We pushed through the Re Mind Re Hash last week, and it's all new stuff from here! Sora is exploring Scala ad Caelum and doing some evil activities Xehanort set up for him. That's nice, I think! After that, we've got some genuinely cool stuff with the Guardians of Light and especially our beloved Epic Mickey. Lastly, we're talking about the Limitcu…

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78 - The Art of Video Games (feat. Master Samwise and Joshua Traylor) 1:31:49

2M ago1:31:49

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Today I am joined by Master Samwise and Josh Traylor to discuss the potential value of video games, as well as some of our favorite titles. Purchase a course (including The Elder Scrolls and Philosophy) and/or become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind Subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Subscribe to Sam's YouTu…

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609. Wildfire Trilogy, Episode 2 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

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EPISODE SUMMARY If you were a spell, what kind of spell would you be? How would you feel about the world, about how people use you? Listen to us build a world from magic’s perspective using all three parts of the Wildfire Trilogy, by Quinn Murphy. SHOW NOTES Wildfire Ember Sussurus Griot Anthology Breakout Con Schedule One Shot News & Updates Follo…

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The Epic of Keret

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King Keret, son of the great god El, has been widowed and lost all his children, and he fears the extinction of his house. Fr. Stephen De Young joins the podcast to discuss this ancient Ugaritic epic, lost in the Syrian desert for over 3,000 years.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Dcn. Seraphim Richard Rohlin

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Beothail and The Well of Bones 5:45

2M ago5:45

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Welcome to a mini episode of the podcast! Today's ep features Molly my lovely wee beagle, I'm sure you will agree her snoring is just lovely. The tale of Beothail comes from the Scottish Island of Lismore, this version was influenced by the work of Alasdair Alpin MacGregor's The Peat Fire Flame. I've included a few links that might be of interest, …

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S6E21 – Garth Nomura's Heartplace (Re Mind Part 2) 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

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Remember the act 3 boss rush from Kingdom Hearts 3 that a lot of people hate for the breakneck pace at which it wraps up a dozen or so character arcs? Well, here it is again, but this time with a small handful of short new cutscenes that add almost nothing and one big weird new cutscene that also adds almost nothing but is kind of cool. If we imagi…

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77 - The Future of Mythic Mind 10:33

2M ago10:33

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In this episode, I discuss a bit about where we have been and where we are going. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a patron or purchase a course at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.…

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608. Wildfire Trilogy, Episode 1 59:11

2M ago59:11

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EPISODE SUMMARY If you were a spell, what kind of spell would you be? How would you feel about the world, about how people use you? Listen to us build a world from magic’s perspective using all three parts of the Wildfire Trilogy, by Quinn Murphy. SHOW NOTES Wildfire Ember Sussurus Breakout Con Schedule One Shot News & Updates Follow the cast here!…

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Wealth Reimagined with Jill Schildkraut-Katz 53:00

2M ago53:00

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Pauline is joined by longtime friend and top-notch wealth manager Jill Schildkraut-Katz for a conversation on what it means to be wealthy and how to achieve it. Together, they cover a range of topics, including what people - at all ages and income levels - can do to build wealth and ensure financial independence; how to assess risk and withstand vo…

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76 - The Poetic Edda, Part 5 1:39:38

2M ago1:39:38

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Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss The Death of Sinfiotli, The Prophecy of Gripir, the Lays of Regin, Fafnir, and Sigrdrifa, and Fragment of a Poem about Sigurd. Subscribe to keep up with these chats, and be sure to listen to the Mythic Mind podca…

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Valery Feigin on the global burden of epilepsy 19:35

2M ago19:35

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Valery Feigin speaks to Pierre Nauleau about the Global Burden of Disease study on epilepsy. Read the full article, Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, at https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00302-5/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_i…

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607. Triangle Agency, Episode 3 52:06

2M ago52:06

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EPISODE SUMMARY Finale of Triangle Agency! Our agents confront the rodent anomaly that’s been hijacking the One Shot Studio train station and causing all our scheduling conflicts. Will all our problems be solved? SHOW NOTES Triangle Agency Superdillin’s Reverse Moving Sale Breakout Con Schedule One Shot News & Updates Follow the cast here! Dillin C…

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75 - J.R.R. Tolkien & the Long Defeat 15:48

3M ago15:48

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In this episode, I discuss Tolkien's concept of The Long Defeat. Watch the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a Mythic Mind patron and enroll in a course here: patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.…

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Navigating Change: a Conversation with Executive Coach Tracey Abbott 53:00

3M ago53:00

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Pauline is joined in the studio by Tracey Abbott, who recently decided to step back from her role as an operating partner at a leading private equity firm to become an executive coach for clients in private equity, venture capital and family offices. During the conversation Tracey reflects on her experiences in the world of private equity as well a…

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S6E20 – Thirteen Tall Things for Thirteen Dickheads (Re Mind Part 1) 1:14:00

3M ago1:14:00

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The true Kingdom Hearts 3 begins here? We're beginning our discussion of the KH3 DLC, Re Mind, with an assortment of cutscenes that we've already seen, flashbacks to conversations about things we already knew, and teenage Xehanort getting hilariously dunked on over and over. It's not bad, but it's definitely weird. After that, we Dive to the Wiki f…

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S5E16 Ragnar Lodbrok VI: King Aela and the Blood Eagle 1:06:22

3M ago1:06:22

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In this episode, Shawn and David explore the aftermath of Ragnar Lodbrok’s death at the hands of King Aela of Northumbria, which initially causes a rift between his sons. While most are consumed by raw fury and seek immediate vengeance, Ivar takes a more calculating approach.Yet, despite their differences, the brothers share a common purpose—King Æ…

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