Greecedlightningpod

A podcast about myths, movies, and one doctor of classics teaching two dumb idiots about history and mythology

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Hey folks! We're going to wind down things over here on Twitter, but you can always find us over on Facebook, Instagram, or BlueSkyto stay updated on new episodes! We don't want to leave #ClassicsTwitter without letting you fine folks know where we're going!

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CW: kidnapping, rape, Stockholm syndrome

If that didn’t scare you off, join Sam and Sara for the legend of the Sabine women. Discussion includes: white people dancing, mystery pregnancies, and a proposed alternate ending.

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We’re kicking off Season 2 with a foreign film, and Josh Lindal of @SotSA_Podcast joins us for the movie Il Primo Re: twin drama, ancient hominids, and how often we think about the Roman Empire.
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Sara and Sam had the pleasure of joining the fine folks at @SotSA_Podcast for an episode on the 2001 miniseries Attila, so please enjoy this feed drop of their show!

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Facebook: @SotSAPodcast
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Email: [email protected]

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In the Season 1 finale, Sara has a little gift for Luke and Sam before diving into the life and times of Alexander the Great.

P.S. At 24:00, Sara says Pelopponesian Wars but meant Persian Wars. Whoops!

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Join Sara, Luke and Sam for the Aristophanic comedy, Lysistrata! The hosts take a (non-binding) vow of chastity, debate the merits of a big brass bed, and question why John Cusack is in a Spike Lee film.

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Sara, Luke and Sam take a dirty ride through Petronius’s Satyricon. Join for Neronian conspiracies, Priapic rituals, and connections to Harold & Kumar.
CW: suicide, sexual assault, explicit sexual content

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Get in loser, we’re going to steal the Golden Fleece! Sara, Luke, and Sam dig into 1963’s Jason and the Argonauts. Join for Hecate worship, talking boats, stop-motion magic, and the invention of disc golf.

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Sara, Luke, and Sam take a dive into the religious violence of late Roman Alexandria with the film Agora. Sam teaches Luke and Sara about Serapis; all three hosts condemn the openness of men’s restrooms.

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It’s an ancient disaster! Sara, Luke, and Sam learn about the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, Pliny the Younger’s #BigNarcEnergy, Kit Harrington - Horse Whisperer, and a great idea for future podcast merch.

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Sara, Luke, and Sam are back in the land of myth with Disney's Hercules! Sara teaches everything there is to know about this himbo hero. All three hosts learn of an unexpected connection to Quibi.

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Let us entertain you with a deep dive into gladiators and Roman games! Sara, Luke, and Sam talk good and bad emperors, sexy gladiators, and the Teflon quality of the Oscar-winning film Gladiator.

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Sara, Luke, and Sam take on The Princess Bride! Listen along as Sara delves into the fascinating world of the very underappreciated Greek novels, and everyone has a great time with this classic film! Get #MythMonday started at https://t.co/ME2c2zPi3d #classics #history #podcast

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Romanes eunt domus! This week, Sara, Luke, and Sam dive into Roman Judea with Monty Python’s Life of Brian! Topics include: Jewish history, renaming BC/AD, and how poorly John Cleese’s humor has aged.

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Sara, Luke, and Sam take their first dive into ancient history this week with 300! Learn all about the Persian Wars while enjoying topics like fun ancient instruments and the Greeks' aversion to pants.

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This week, your hosts end their time with the Titans with 2012's Wrath of the Titans. Sara returns to her #BadClassicist ways, Sam earns 5 GLPoints, and Rip Torn gets his Greek God kudos.

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We’re back with the 2010 reboot of Clash of the Titans! Sara, Luke, and Sam discuss Gorgons, Io, Priapus, and whether the world is ready for an Irish Zeus. CW: This episode’s myths involves a lot of rape.

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This week, we take on 1981’s Clash of the Titans! It's the story of Perseus and Andromeda, with topics including: golden showers, color and gender in ancient art, and Laurence Olivier thirst!

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This week, we’re breaking down the myth of Pygmalion! Discussion includes ancient pickup artists, blurred lines between sculpture and real life, and the absolute delight that is Lars and the Real Girl.

Celebrate #MythMonday at https://t.co/2BWxQmX3AX

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Good news, folks! You can now enjoy #MythMonday over on Apple Podcasts! Head on over to https://t.co/BYwOzbT98D and check it out