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- A deep dive into the history, mythology, and philosophy of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. We discuss the role of oral storytelling across time, the mystery of the Bronze Age Collapse, and the mythic resonance of this year's biggest blockbuster.
- Fellow Traveler on the Path of Beam, Wheel of Ka returns to discuss Steven King’s Bill Hodges Trilogy and the final book, End of Watch
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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! - In this episode, we're discussing Superman (2025) - the superhero movie we needed. James Gunn's new take on the classic superhero gives us excuses to dive into the history of punk rock and radical approaches to defining humanity,
- Reboot time! In this episode, we talk about where we’ve been, all the kids we’ve had, all the kids’ movies we’ve been watching… and some ideas about the future of the Midnight Myth. Thank you for your support, for listening to us over the years, and being an amazing community.
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Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com
Check out Sleep & Sorcery, Laurel’s podcast for fantasy and folklore-inspired bedtime stories. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery
The Sleep & Sorcery book, written by Laurel, is now available in hardcover at Crossed Crow Books - and you can pre-order the paperback! crossedcrowbooks.com
Support indie bookstores by ordering at bookshop.org.
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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! - Derek and Steve discuss the second book in the Bill Hodges Trilogy, Finders Keepers and how it connects to the Dark Tower
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Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com
Check out Sleep & Sorcery, Laurel’s podcast for fantasy and folklore-inspired bedtime stories. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery
The Sleep & Sorcery book, written by Laurel, is now available in hardcover at Crossed Crow Books - and you can pre-order the paperback! crossedcrowbooks.com
Support indie bookstores by ordering at bookshop.org.
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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!
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Derek & Laurel dish on myths, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling. From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars, we've been making pop culture sound smart since 2017.
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