Best They Re Not Cousins Podcasts (2025)

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BTS BONUS: Conversations: Becoming One With Gaia, Plant Myths & Sacred Groves w/ Eva Rummery (2022) 1:17:22

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It's time for another 'Back to School' BONUS!... That is, we're re-sharing some fun and (extra) educational episodes because there's always more to learn... This episode originally aired in September 2022. Liv is joined by Eva Rummery to talk all things plants in Greek myth and even some archaeology. Plant myths, sacred groves, and even how some pl…

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Ariadne's Naxian Escape: Answers to Your Qs, a New Group Trip and So Much More... 57:17

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Today Liv shares LOTS of new and exciting developments (fancy new group trip, anyone?!), answers some of your questions (we're getting crafty!), and more! (Rambley) info on the group trip to Greece found at 19:20, find more information and details on how to join the trip here. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-…

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Should I: Start Saying No to Opportunities? 32:59

21h ago32:59

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Christine Flynn calls herself 'a bit of a workaholic.' She's always taking on new projects and managing some aspect of life with a successful career, three kids, and a family farm. Does she truly need to be juggling everything she's doing? Or is there some way to slow down and stay afloat? This week on the show Mauricio and Christine discuss how to…

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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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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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Should I: Apply to Medical School Again? 32:21

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Sarah has been on the path to medical school for the past few years – she's taught herself physics and chemistry, she's taken the MCAT and done pretty well! But unfortunately her scores aren't good enough to stay in province. Should she apply to other provinces and plan to uproot her life (and her three young kids)? Should she wait a year and re-ta…

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

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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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Should I: Try to Reconnect with my In-Laws? 35:50

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About two years ago, Brandice and her husband decided to limit contact with her in-laws after one of their children came out as trans. The in-laws couldn't accept it and wanted to lecture them about the Bible. But now, it’s clear that the family—especially the other kids—miss them. Is there a way to mend the relationship, or is the rift permanent? …

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

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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

21d ago50:24

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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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Should I: Date After Divorce? 29:42

22d ago29:42

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Melissa has two big things going on in her life: she's getting a divorce from her husband and she's recently realized she's bisexual. As she thinks about being single again – should she take this opportunity to date a woman? This week, Mauricio and Melissa explore how past relationships create frameworks for the future. NB: This episode includes re…

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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

25d 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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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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Should I: Move to Avoid Climate Disaster? 30:39

1M ago30:39

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Sophie loves her home in the village. She's surrounded by nature and she feels like she can be herself. But with climate events on the rise, is it wise to stay somewhere that may become increasingly dangerous? Should she move into town? This week, Mauricio and Sophie figure out how to weigh what your heart wants against the 'sensible' option. The R…

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

1M ago1:24:42

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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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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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Should I: Re-Apply to Medical School? 34:35

1M ago34:35

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Clinton applied to medical school five times after graduating college. He never got in and eventually resigned himself to that reality. And he's been living a good life since! He runs a business, he has hobbies, he's very happy. But now there's a new medical school opening in his province and therefore a new opportunity for admission. Should he try…

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

1M ago1:28:34

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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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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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Should I: Come Out to My Family? 42:41

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This week’s guest is anonymous—but their question is one many people wrestle with: Should I come out to my family? Their family is conservative and religious and they worry that being honest about who they are could mean being cut off entirely. But if they don't come out, are they being true to themselves? This week, Mauricio and our guest explore …

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

2M 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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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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Should I: Quit My Job? 28:01

2M ago28:01

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Hallie has started to notice a pattern in her life: once she gets a year and a half into a job, she feels the urge to 'job hop' – to quit and move on. Is that an urge she should be listening to? Or are her job expectations unrealistically high? This week, Mauricio and Hallie discuss how to evaluate a job to know whether it's 'good enough.' The Real…

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

2M ago58:56

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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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Should I: Talk to My Cousin About Theology? 32:39

2M ago32:39

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Bailey—an ordained minister in a progressive church—recently got married. But their conservative Christian cousin didn’t attend the wedding, citing his opposition to queer marriage. Until now, they’ve had a good relationship, and Bailey knows a conversation needs to happen. The question is: should theology be part of it? This week, Mauricio and Bai…

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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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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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Should I: Change my Relationship to Making Music? 34:32

2M ago34:32

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Sophie has been a songwriter ever since she was 12 years old. She put out her first album when she was 16 years old. But as she's gotten older, she's been recording less and feeling more uncomfortable with the label 'musician.' She has such a mix of feelings connected to making music – joy, embarrassment, disappointment. It's all led to the questio…

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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…

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#JusticeforDennis: the Gods and Casual Cruelty... KAOS Takeover w/ Christie Vogler 1:34:53

2M ago1:34:53

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Join us this week for a Takeover episode with Christie Vogler of Movies We Dig and Hermes a.k.a Michaela Pangowish who get together to discuss all those gods we have come to know in Myth in Netflix's KAOS. We discuss Zeus and all his beautiful Jeff Goldblum ways, the marvels and horrors of Hera, and of course, our favourite party god, Dionysus. Sub…

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The Practice of Re-Enchantment (with Brooke Williams) 23:00

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Today we’re breaking our normal format to speak with Brooke Williams, the author of Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-Enchantment. Mauricio and Brooke discuss the Jungian concept of ‘synchronicity’, the practice of active imagination, and the power of attention. The Real Question is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | …

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Conversations: For the Love of a Good Man, Gays in the Ancient Greek Military w/ H. Voss 1:36:25

2M ago1:36:25

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Liv speaks with author, poet, and big ol' nerd H. Voss about queer relationships in the ancient Greek military and the way that aligns with the Roman story of Nisus and Euryalus from Virgil's Aeneid. Read more from H. Voss here, and find the Ancient World Magazine article about Nisus and Euryalus here. This episode was recorded a number of months a…

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RE-AIR: Conversations: So Are They Cousins Or Not?! The Love of Achilles & Patroclus w/ Charlotte Gregory 1:38:00

3M ago1:38:00

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It's always a good time to revisit Achilles and Patroclus... This episode originally aired in June 2023. Liv speaks with PhD student Charlotte Gregory about all things Achilles and Patroclus, their relationship, and how modern Classical reception depicts their love, cousin or otherwise. Follow Charlotte on Twitter. Submit your question for the next…

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Should I: Get a Preventative Mastectomy? 29:18

3M ago29:18

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Elyse's mom died of breast cancer a few years ago. Recently, she's tested positive for the same cancer-causing gene that her mom had. That puts her at high risk of getting breast cancer too. There are two paths forward: she can rigorously test and monitor her health, or she can get a preventative mastectomy. This week, Mauricio and Elyse explore ou…

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Toxic Boyfriends of Greek Mythology (feat. Historical Homos) 1:13:57

3M ago1:13:57

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Liv teamed up with Historical Homos to talk all about the toxic boyfriends (or, toxic relationships) of Greek myth. Someone almost always dies, but why and how and what does it mean?!?! 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/myth…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 5) 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

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Liv reads The Thebaid, by Statius, translated by JH Mozley. The Argives stop in Nemea to hear the story of Hypsipyle of Lemnos (and, famously, Jason's first wife/victim) who shares the story of the Lemnian women and the time they got rid of all the men. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much …

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Should I: Stop Doing People Favors? 36:22

3M ago36:22

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Jolie Doggett struggles with boundaries. She's a classic 'yes' person – when someone asks her to jump, she says "how high?" She knows this about herself and she wants to change it. But how do you change something like that? Should she just go cold turkey? Spend a month telling everyone 'no'? This week, Mauricio and Jolie explore why we sometimes pr…

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Conversations: the Divine Rage of Dionysus, a Transgender Translation of Bacchae w/ Emma Pauly 2:02:15

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Liv speaks with returning guest, translator and dramaturg Emma Pauly about reshaping and expanding their translation of Bacchae, and transgender, non-binary Dionysus. Find more from Emma here including a much earlier version of their translation of Bacchae here. This is the work by Cameron Awkward-Rich referenced. Submit your question for the next …

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Should I: Let My Parents Buy Me a Flat? 36:55

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Stefanie and her parents have never quite seen eye-to-eye about the best way to live. Stefanie has sought passion and spontaneity. Stefanie's parents would much prefer she choose a life of stability and family. Now, Stefanie's parents have offered to buy her an apartment. But what would it mean for her to accept it? Would it feel like a concession …

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The Timelessly Trans Tale of Caeneus, ft. Stephanie McCarter and Joe Watson 43:26

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Happy Pride! This episode is a combination of three past episodes featuring the invulnerable and AFAB hero, Caeneus. Featuring this conversation with Stephanie McCarter, translator of Ovid's Metamorphoses, this episode from 2023, and this conversation with Joe Watson, author of the article used in 2023 and linked below! Now more than ever we should…

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Conversations: Fulvia, the Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome w/ Dr Jane Draycott 1:39:49

3M ago1:39:49

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Liv speaks with historian Dr Jane Draycott about Fulvia of ancient Rome, a woman at the centre of the fall of the Roman Republic... Unsurprisingly the conversation became something wider, looking at ancient women more broadly. Plus, we rant about the patriarchy, because it deserves it. Find more about Jane's new book Fulvia: the Woman Who Broke All…

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Ancient History Fangirl: How an Empire Ends, Rome's Gothic Immigrants 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

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An episode of Ancient History Fangirl. One that I, Liv, really want you all to hear. This story isn’t just about Goths that lived outside Rome. It’s also about the Goths that lived inside the Empire—as everything from slaves to soldiers to free citizens. How they were treated within that empire fueled and fed the wheel of the Migration era. Hatred …

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Should I: Care Less About Work? 23:30

3M ago23:30

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Theodora is starting law school in the fall and she's nervous about the workload and intensity. She's a hard worker and she's worried that she'll get totally wrapped up in school and won't be able to slow down and attend to the other things in her life. Does she need to change her relationship to work before it all starts? This week, Mauricio and T…

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Liv Reads Statius: The Thebaid (Part 4) 1:19:28

3M ago1:19:28

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Liv reads The Thebaid, by Statius, translated by JH Mozley. The Argives, with Polyneices, prepare to go to war with Thebes. The Thebans ask Tiresias for help and a drought is sent to slow the Argives as they move through Nemea. Submit to the quarterly Q&A at mythsbaby.com/questions and get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to th…

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The Partial Historians: Augustus' Mausoleum with Dr Victoria Austen 1:11:06

4M ago1:11:06

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Introducing the Partial Historians, an Ancient Roman History Podcast, part of the Memory Collective Podcast Network! This episode originally aired on the PH feed in spring 2024. Dr Rad and Dr G speak with Dr Victoria Austen (also a friend of LTAMB!) about Augustus' Mausoleum in Rome. And, not to worry, there are plenty of jabs at Augustus, as is on…

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Should I: Quit Keeping Kosher? 25:24

4M ago25:24

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Gillian doesn't eat pork and doesn't eat shellfish. It's her version of keeping kosher and she's been doing it for the past decade. Recently, however, she realized that she doesn't really know why she's doing it anymore. Is it still a meaningful practice in her life? Or is it something it's time to set aside? This week, Mauricio and Gillian reflect…

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A Long & Storied (Mythical) Tale of Tyranny, Revisiting Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound 1:31:05

4M ago1:31:05

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This three part series originally aired in 2021. Prometheus gave humanity fire, but he paid the price. Prometheus is brought to his punishment and meets the chorus of Oceanids. The Prometheus Bound is an examination of tyranny and the rule of Zeus, king of the gods. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episod…

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Hermes Historia: AUT-- Wait, What Did He Say?! Modern Reception of Julius Caesar 40:54

4M ago40:54

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In today's Hermes Historia special episode Michaela Pangowish breaks down the phrase 'AUT CAESAR AUT NIHIL' and the way we understand Julius Caesar today. Caesars, dictators, billionaire oligarchies are bad, actually. For more Hermes Historia episodes (typically co-hosted by Liv!) sign up for LTAMB's ad-free Oracle Edition on Patreon. Submit your q…