Bästa Grendel podcaster (2024)

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56 - Grendel's Mother 22:05

24d ago22:05

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In this episode, we continue to discuss Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as our hero does battle with the hell-dame, the mother of Grendel. Sign up for the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course here: https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/ Also, for the rest of August, my now (nearly) complete "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" cour…

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Hwaet a Movie - Episode 3 - Beowulf and Grendel 2:03:32

26d ago2:03:32

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It's time for the third installment of our side project known as Hwaet a Movie! In this episode, we give the Saga Thing treatment to the 2005 Canadian-Icelandic film Beowulf and Grendel. If you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and watch it (even if our review might not cast it in the brightest light). The film stars Gerard Butler as Beowulf…

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Episode 39a - Valla-Ljot's Saga (chapters 1-5) 1:35:46

8d ago1:35:46

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While we may have finished Svarfdaela Saga, we're not done with the most tumultuous valley of medieval Iceland just yet. In this episode, we pick up with the next generation. The lead actors in this little drama are Halli, the grandson of Karl the Red, and Ljot (aka Valla-Ljot), the son of Ljotolf the godi. And though the tensions between Karl and …

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57 - The Doom of Beowulf 22:40

10d ago22:40

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In this episode, I conclude my series on Tolkien's translation of Beowulf as I discuss Beowulf's encounter with the dragon - and his mortal doom. For a deeper look at this material, enroll in "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius" today! Get an awesome, handcrafted wooden sword or book mark from Middleborne Arms and use the code "MYTH…

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Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius 12:05

15d ago12:05

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Click this link to enroll today! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.Av Andrew Snyder

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Deadpool and Wolverine Review 30:23

30d ago30:23

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Episode 129 - Gone-Away Lake, by Elizabeth Enright 1:12:31

1M ago1:12:31

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We’re spending the summer at Gone-Away Lake! Elizabeth Enright’s classic story of creating your own adventure is rich with wish-fulfillment fantasy. Enright brings cousins Portia, Julian and Foster to life as they tromp through swampland, evade the Gulper and befriend Min and Pin, kindly siblings living out of time. We discuss the decline of Americ…

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55 - The Disarming of Grendel 10:01

1M ago10:01

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In this episode, I finally return to my series on Tolkien's translation of Beowulf! If you would like to take a deeper dive into this incredible text with a great community of like-minded adventurers, be sure to enroll in the August "Beowulf and Boethius" course! Until the end of July, you can use the code "MYTHICMIND" for 50% off tuition! Sign up …

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Saga Short 12 - The Tale of Thorleif Earl's Poet 1:42:03

1M ago1:42:03

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Though Svarfdaela Saga itself is behind us, the story of the inhabitants of the Tumultuous Valley continues. In this episode, we follow Thorleif Asgeirsson, one of Klaufi's killers and the brother of Yngvild. As you'll discover, Thorleif has that independent spirit that Icelanders carry with them into the courts of Norwegian rulers. He's also got a…

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54 - Abolition of Man Part 2 47:31

2M ago47:31

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In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the third essay in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition. To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://…

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Episode 128 - The Lives of Christopher Chant, by Diana Wynne Jones 1:31:06

2M ago1:31:06

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We’re continuing Diana Wynne Jones’ beloved Chestomanci series with The Lives of Christopher Chant! We follow Christopher as he journeys through the Anywheres, chafes under the controlling adults in his life, and dedicates himself to cricket and cricket alone. A romp, a revelation, the best time we’ve had in quite a while - you owe it to yourself t…

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Hanging Out With Hit Man 46:53

2M ago46:53

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This week we talk about HIT MAN, which Richard Linklater and Glen Powell wrote together, and which Linklater directs and Powell stars in. We also reference Quentin Tarantino saying Linklater's DAZED AND CONFUSED, released more than 30 years ago, is a great hang — and whether HIT MAN is, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Saga Brief 26 - The Post-Classical or Rogue Sagas: Interview with Dr. Rebecca Merkelbach 1:18:29

2M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Join us for an in-depth interview with Dr. Rebecca Merkelbach, Assistant Professor of Old Norse-Icelandic Studies at the University of Tübingen, Germany. Her latest book, Story, World and Character in the Late Íslendingasögur: Rogue Sagas, offers a fresh perspective on the often overlooked "post-classical" sagas. We delve into the complex and fasci…

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Episode 127 - Magic's Promise, by Mercedes Lackey 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

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We're returning to Valdemar with Magic’s Promise, by Mercedes Lackey! In his second book, Vanyel is 12 years older but perhaps not wiser as he struggles to move past his lover Tylendel’s tragic death. While attempting to find some rest at his family’s home (and mostly just finding homophobia), Vanyel and his companion Yfandes are pulled into a myst…

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The Acolyte Review 35:41

2M ago35:41

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53 - The Abolition of Man, Part 1 49:34

2M ago49:34

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In this episode, originally created for "The Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis," I discuss the first two essays in C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man. To join the course, go to andrewsnyder.podia.com and use the code PODCAST for 50% of tuition. To support me on Patreon, you can go to patreon.com/mythicmind. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt…

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Episode 38h - Svarfdaela Saga (Judgments) 1:39:15

2M ago1:39:15

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After 7 exciting episodes (they were exciting, right?), we're finally ready to put Svarfdaela Saga on trial. As usual, we drag the text to the Saga Thing and review it through our judgment categories: Best Bloodshed Body Count Nicknames Notable Witticisms Outlawry Thingmen Final Ratings How does Svarfdaela Saga stack up against the 30+ other sagas …

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The Problem With Every Godzilla Movie 51:16

3M ago51:16

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We have a multitude of opinions about Godzilla Minus One, which has been pretty much universally praised. Also, Aaron explains the Act 3 problem that plagues every Godzilla movie. And we scold the critics for being scolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 126 - Abhorsen, by Garth Nix 1:22:41

3M ago1:22:41

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We’re completing the Old Kingdom trilogy and becoming Abhorsens in our own right. We discuss Lirael’s interiority, forgive Sam for his book 2 failings, start a cult dedicated to Mogget worship, and consider how this series helped inspire the current YA fantasy horror boom. We went to the ninth gate and returned, what did you do this weekend? And re…

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Episode 38g - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 22-27) 1:39:00

3M ago1:39:00

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This is it. We've reached the end of Svarfdaela Saga. In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of Karl the Red's death. Will Ljotolf step up and retake control of the valley? Or will a new contender emerge to challenge his authority? And what becomes of Skidi and Yngvild? The answers may shock you. Seriously. This is a tough one for a number of re…

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Episode 125 - The Castle in the Attic, by Elizabeth Winthrop 1:15:09

3M ago1:15:09

1:15:09

Sir Simon has us in his thrall! The Castle in the Attic remains a pure delight, bringing out the child searching for a magical miniature castle in us both. We discuss Sir Simon’s bizarre (yet winning) quirks, the joys of soft boy William, and the key ways that fictional parents disrupt fantasy narratives. Put a mouse to roast over your tiny fire - …

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Seeing Both Sides With The Sympathizer 44:36

3M ago44:36

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In keeping we the two sides seen by the protagonist of The Sympathizer, we offer the second of our two episodes this week. The Sympathizer is a brilliant absurdist nightmare. Marlon Brando fans may be especially intrigued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Last Baby Reindeer Podcast 43:25

3M ago43:25

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Enjoy two back-to-back episodes — one about Baby Reindeer and one about The Sympathizer — because Tim forgot to post Baby Reindeer. In this episode, we talk about missed connections, stalkings, empathy. and low-key helpful small-town cops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tolkien Letter 1 7:22

4M ago7:22

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Once upon a time, I gifted $10+/month patrons subscriptions to my Substack on Tolkien's letters, but that process became overly tedious. However, I am now bringing it back - in a way. I am starting to record my reading of these articles and posting them to the Patreon podcast feed. The first episode is now available to everyone, but, moving forward…

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52 - Fellowship Chat with Elisabeth Dawson 34:52

4M ago34:52

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For the first recorded Fellowship chat, Elisabeth Dawson and I talked about philosophy, Boethius, the arts, and more. We did not have a clear agenda for this conversation, but I believe it moved in some very worthwhile directions. Most future Fellowship chats will be on the Mythic Mind Fellowship podcast, so be sure to subscribe to that one as well…

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Batman: Strange Apparitions 1:31:39

4M ago1:31:39

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If you're keeping track of these, this is number eight. When did we record it? None of your business, turkey hunters! This time around, on Batman Books Are Burning In Hell, Matt Seneca & Tucker Stone are talking about Batman: Strange Apparitions by Steve Englehart & Marshall Rogers.Av Tucker Stone

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Episode 124 - Trickster's Queen, by Tamora Pierce 1:35:13

4M ago1:35:13

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We finally finish a series! Trickster’s Queen brings the many threads of political intrigue loose in the Copper Isles to a satisfying (if predictable) conclusion. We discuss the coziness of a perfect fantasy regime change and how overly rosy depictions of righted systemic injustices both help and harm the readers. Perfect spy blobs, spice intoleran…

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Episode 38f - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 18-21) 1:26:15

4M ago1:26:15

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In this episode, things come to a head between the factions of Thorstein the Tumultuous and Ljotolf the godi (quite literally). Listen in and find out what happens as Karl the Red learns about the death of his best friend and the whole valley is thrown into chaos. We're in the heart of the saga now and things are getting real juicy. Join in on the …

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Unlocked, unlocked 43:13

4M ago43:13

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What happens when you give jail inmates more control over their lives? Let's poor some hooch, light up some coffee cigarettes, and talk about Netflix's Unlocked: A Jail Experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51 - Fallout 10:36

5M ago10:36

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In this episode, I deviate from my normal literary focus to talk a bit about Fallout (the show and game) and the value (if any) video games might have in discussions related to stories and literature.I would love to hear your thoughts, either through a message, comment here, or on Speakpipe at speakpipe.com/mythicmind. Support me on Patreon at patr…

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Episode 123 - Westmark, by Lloyd Alexander 1:04:57

5M ago1:04:57

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Westmark has it all - political intrigue, long cons, a dashing leader of the revolution, and two months in a garret writing other people’s letters. We discuss Lloyd Alexander’s fast-paced opening to the Westmark trilogy and why it feels like classic fantasy in spite of its lack of true fantasy elements. Join us in breaking down Theo’s soft boy prot…

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My Name Is Dylan Shingo 1:06:51

5M ago1:06:51

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On this episode, Tucker, Chris & Joe tackle the latest Kazuo Umezz books to make it to American shores: My Name Is Shingo! And that's not the only comic that came across the US Border under the microscope...they're also all about Batman, and his adventures with Italian mainstay, Dylan Dog. Does this Caped Crusader appearance mean more Batman yakkin…

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Episode 38e - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 14b-17) 1:30:22

5M ago1:30:22

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In this episode, Klaufi rescues his friend Karl the Red from a terrible Viking called Atli. But don't get too excited about Klaufi becoming the hero of this saga. He also kills a whole bunch of people, causes general havoc, and even gets married by dubious means. We also get to see him in full berserker mode, which can be fun (if viewed from a dist…

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3 Body Talk 51:15

5M ago51:15

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This episode, your pod pals Keith, Aaron and Tim talk about Netflix's the Three Body Problem, how the Game of Thrones guys love killing everyone you love, and how weird it is when supermodels are cast as cops and EMTs. We like the Three Body Problem, based on the novel by Liu Cixin that Tim is not sophisticated enough to understand. Hosted on Acast…

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50 - The World of C.S. Lewis 1:11:08

5M ago1:11:08

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In this episode, I am including the audio for the introductory video for the upcoming "Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course." To get full access to the course, be sure to enroll! Use the code "PODCAST" at checkout to receive 50% off the cost! https://andrewsnyder.podia.com/the-philosophy-and-fiction-of-c-s-lewis You can also support my work …

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Episode 122 - Deltora Quest, by Emily Rodda 1:26:38

5M ago1:26:38

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We’re covering the first two books of Emily Rodda’s Deltora Quest series, The Forests of Silence and The Lake of Tears! Deltora brings out the best in us; we rave about the impeccable art, wild pacing and grotesque monsters as we travel the kingdom searching for hidden gems. Scholastic book fairs, reading positions we’ve aged out of, fights about B…

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Episode 38d - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 10-14a) 1:12:43

5M ago1:12:43

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With the Big Lacuna now behind us, we embark onto a new adventure in what may or may not be (but probably is) a new saga. Is this the same Thorstein we've come to grow and love? Or is it a different man altogether? In the end, it doesn't matter much because Thorstein shifts into the background as new characters take center stage, like Karl the Red,…

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X-Men 97 Can Save Us All 53:40

5M ago53:40

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In this episode we talk about our love of the brilliant X-Men 97, dream re-cast the 2000 X-Men movie, and pitch the greatest comic-book story that will never, ever be made. We also imagine a solution to the Logan-Scott-Jean love triangle, talk about past great animated shows, and envision a plan for world peace inspired by Magneto. Come to me, my X…

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Episode 121 - Race to the Sun, by Rebecca Roanhorse 1:32:42

6M ago1:32:42

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Welcome to Middle Grade March! This episode, we’re following siblings Nizhoni and Mac Begay as they save their dad from monstrous coal exec Mr. Charles. They discover their similarities to the Hero Twins of Navajo legend and explore their burgeoning abilities through increasingly challenging trials. Grace and Madeleine discuss preferred middle scho…

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Netflix's Damsel Models Itself After Grendel 38:48

6M ago38:48

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Netflix's Damsel flips the typical woman captured by beast narrative on its head, and lets the women take the lead but is it successful? Aaron and Keith talk about Millie Bobby Brown's performance as a fantasy heroine, why Damsel might have the best dragon CGI ever, and the oddness of so many reviewers focusing on gender while completely missing th…

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