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Mount Olympus is an episode by episode review of the smash 90s television programs "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and its spinoff "Xena: Warrior Princess," which still enjoy unparalleled cultural relevance today! Or ... at least they do in the hearts of our hosts. Kevin Sorbo, Lucy Lawless, and friends (along with fan favorite Bruce Campbell!) stomp, fight, and flirt their way through the New Zealand countryside - and we break it down week by week.
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An adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers and the imaginative power of audio. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields) is our host. Season Five: Pandora: Zeus, king of the gods, commands Hephaestus to sculpt a beautiful woman out of clay, and orders each god to grant her a gift. Aphrodite bathes her in grace, Athena bestows wis ...
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Pandora and Epimetheus are surrounded by a gaggle of adorable granddaughters, who want to know – could their grandmother really be the reason for all the bad things in the world? Only Pandora can tell the real story… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and sho…
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Athena gets to share her story of Pandora’s creation, and includes a few juicy twists and turns that few have ever heard before. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based thea…
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When Prometheus betrays him by stealing fire, Zeus commands Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay. Hermes gives her the perfect name: Pandora - all the gifts - and escorts her to earth as a gift for the mudmen. But is Zeus's beautiful gift actually an evil wrapped in beauty? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation…
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It’s always upsetting when best friends fight, but when your best friend is the king of the gods, you’re bound to get burned. What will come of this stormy dispute between Zeus and Prometheus? Well, wedding-crashers Prometheus and Epimetheus plan to go home with a glowing gift of their own… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundat…
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The Olympians have won the right to rule the world — but there’s not much left to rule. Zeus gets to work creating new living creatures, and Prometheus is eager to teach the primitive men that Zeus molded out of mud in his own image. But the two gods have very different ideas about the mud men’s capabilities… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by …
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Zeus and Prometheus brave the depths of Tartarus and face a fearsome creature in their quest to free some monstrous allies. Once liberated, the Cyclops make Zeus a shocking new weapon, which he must learn to wield without setting the whole world on fire. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executiv…
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After Zeus frees them from the prison of their father’s belly, the young Olympians gleefully experience the world for the first time, and nearly burn down their new home. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Oly…
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Kronos, king of the gods, throws a party that spins out of control. When Prometheus tries to convince his fellow Titans not to go to war, the results are disastrous. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus …
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You’d think being able to see the future would be a gift – but Prometheus’s visions are never completely clear, and he learns that not everyone wants to see what lies ahead. When he glimpses a coming war that will threaten the whole world, Prometheus knows he must forge an unlikely alliance with the young Olympian Zeus. But their friendship is test…
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Several suitors have been foolish enough to compete for Atalanta’s hand, and all have lost their races – and their lives. If even princes can’t compete with her, how can a poet somehow find a way to win the race and capture the heart of the princess of Arcadia? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories…
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Invited back to meet her human parents, Atalanta must navigate the challenges of royal life and the complicated responsibilities of being a princess. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their …
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Meleager and Atalanta flee into the forest. But is there anywhere they can find safety? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundatio…
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When Atalanta and Meleager arrive in Calydon, the heroes feasting at King Oeneus’ table greet them with jeers and rude jokes. But Atalanta astonishes them all as they hunt the enormous wild boar ravaging the kingdom. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of a…
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Artemis and Athena think Atalanta is ready to meet the Arktoi – the young followers Artemis calls “little bears.” Atalanta teaches the girls to hunt and fish and the ways of the wild, and is surprised by how much she starts to enjoy their company. When the Arktoi return home to their families, Atalanta realizes she needs to learn more about the hum…
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Young Meleager enjoys the quiet of the forest, until his father, King Oeneus, shouts through the trees to wish him happy birthday. They return to the palace for the festival of the first fruits, and everyone celebrates! But they have made a terrible mistake – which places their kingdom in dire peril. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary …
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Atalanta dares her bear cub siblings to leave the shelter of the forest. As they gorge on grapes in a vineyard, they overhear gossipy birds who know much more about Atalanta’s life than she does, until Mama Bear suddenly warns them of danger. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and …
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Abandoned with nothing but a scrap of cloth which bears her name, a baby cries on the forest floor. The goddesses Artemis and Athena watch in astonishment as a mother bear, grieving for her own lost cub , nurses the tiny newborn. On the same day, the Fates visit a newborn prince, and predict a terrible end to his life. What will become of these two…
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Season Three of Live from Mount Olympus begins! A tiny newborn is abandoned in the forest of Arcadia. Raised by bears, the baby grows up fierce and strong, with the wild and beautiful heart of the forest beating inside her. Yet when she ventures into the human world, everyone she meets thinks they’re doing her a favor by telling her how to dress an…
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We love scary monsters – how about you? Greek mythology is FULL of terrifying monsters - and on Live from Mount Olympus, many of them are played by Ian Lassiter. In this mythlet, Ian reveals how he prepares to become the bloodthirsty sea monster Cetus, who menaces Perseus and Andromeda in Season One, and the imposing three-headed dog Cerberus who s…
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We did it! Xena Episode 134: A Friend in Need Part II - The one where Xena dies. No not that one, the one where she dies and Gabby has a plan to bring her back. No not that one either. The one where she dies and stays dead! FOR REASONS! Thus ends the show! The panel talks about space goats, because it was recorded 'some time' before it was actually…
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We begin to come to the end with Xena Episode 133: A Friend in Need Part I. Look there is an atrocity in Xena's past so large is dwarf's all of the other ones and we're just learning about it. Also we're learning about proto Gabby, also we're learning about Ancient Japan. Look this show was always primarily about learning The panel wonders why we a…
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But what if we just started making up episodes that happen between seasons 3 and 4 is the question that those putting together Xena Episode 132: Soul Possession weren't afraid to ask. It's a flashback episode to an episode that didn't happen framed by things happening in the future, and there are soul swaps, and soul contracts, and soul ice cream. …
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Sometimes you just can't get sacrificed in Xena Episode 131: Many Happy Returns. Xena and Gabby are flirttastic, a warlord wants to do warlording on the side as more of a hobby, Aprodite remembers it's Gabby's birthday, and a Virgin Sacrifice attempts to hold her breath into sacrificing herself. The whole kitchen sink is going on in this one! The p…
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Alternate timelines and a warning about what happens if you kill the God of the underworld (hint, it leaves Hades unlocked) in Xena Episode 130: When Fates Collide. Caesar walks his way out of the hereafter, messes with fate, and gets a bit too clever for his own good. Gabby blows up the universe. The panel has strong feelings on Pie and Cake. Herc…
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Never before has the Earth faced a challenge like this. Half the year with no harvest means half the year without food. Together, Persephone and Demeter must find a way to save humanity, and maybe learn a bit more about each other along the way. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth a…
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Demeter is overjoyed when Persephone returns, but horrified to learn that her daughter has eaten the food of the underworld. When the two goddesses finally agree to meet Zeus, they must all come to terms with how their lives will be forever changed. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek my…
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The only non Gabby Amazon worth a damn returns and the Centaurs also get the short end of the stick in Xena Episode 129: Last of the Centaurs. Hear this misplaced tale of forgiveness and one sided slaughter that also ties back to Xena's past. See all the centaur's wiped out as the show tries to tell us 'no no its probably fine' The panel talks abou…
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Athena, master strategist, insisted that all the gods get their vaccines and boosters. And good thing, too — Covid has reached Mount Olympus (and our production team…) Everyone is going to be ok, but it means the next episode will be delayed. Athena swears on the River Styx that the episode will be ready next week so we can all find out what happen…
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Sometimes an episode is just bad. Xena Episode 128: Send in the Clones. Did you ever wonder what if everyone just gave up for the week and put together a really bad episode? Congrats. Its this. The panel gets expressly not sentimental. Hercules of Radio: Brian His Faithful Sidekick: Producer Mark The Xena of Podcasts: Meg Her Devoted Partner: Lucas…
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When Iris returns to Olympus with bad news, Zeus must find a new approach. He asks silver-tongued Hermes to convince Hades to do something unimaginable for the powerful king of the underworld. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Ol…
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Persephone ventures deeper into the mists of the underworld, where she encounters a grieving soul with a fuzzy memory. As she helps this lost shade, the young goddess finds a new sense of purpose and faces her deepest fears - and some enormous monsters. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Gree…
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What if our ultimate send off to the Amazons was just a greatest hit of getting themselves killed and outsmarted and throw in some betrayl as well! You didn't want it but Xena Episode 127: To Helicon and Back provides! Mark is in the market for office chairs and muppets, and not in that order. Hercules of Radio: Brian His Faithful Sidekick: Produce…
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Zeus must confront the disaster on earth that is unfolding because he gave Hades permission to marry Persephone without letting her – or her mother – know. So he sends Iris, goddess of the rainbow, to try to convince Demeter to let things grow again. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek m…
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Persephone is terrified when an enormous being appears from the depths of the rushing river. But could the River Styx have just the wit and wisdom Persephone needs to hear? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventur…
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Xena Episode 126: Yes The Amazons Again. I mean Ep 126: Path of Vengeance. Eve is put on trail again for being Livia, again, by the Amazons, again. The downward slide of the Amazons continues as they pal around with Ares. The panel hunts cryptids. Hercules of Radio: Brian His Faithful Sidekick: Producer Mark The Xena of Podcasts: Meg Her Devoted Pa…
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Demeter is furious at Zeus and done with Olympus. So she disguises herself as an old woman to live among mortals. She finds a family that needs her help and tries to fit in – but it’s hard to keep her power under wraps. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power o…
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Wrenched out of the sunlit meadow, Persephone confronts Hades, ruler of the underworld, and his three-headed dog, the terrifying yet strangely affectionate Cerberus. Persephone runs away from Hades’ gloomy palace, but learns there is no way home. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth …
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Xena Episode 125: You Are There! Hard hitting 90s expose in the world of Xena! This one might be too hot for tv! Scandal! Sin! Deceit! Mark tries to plan for his birthday. Hercules of Radio: Brian His Faithful Sidekick: Producer Mark The Xena of Podcasts: Meg Her Devoted Partner: Lucas Find us on Facebook or Twitter @MountOlympusPod Email the show:…
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When she hears Persephone’s cry, Demeter runs to the meadow where Artemis and Athena are searching for their friend. But Persephone has completely disappeared. Demeter turns to Hecate, goddess of witchcraft, magic, and the night, for help. Together they stop Helios from taking the sun across the sky until he tells them what he knows. It’s worse tha…
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Persephone is tired of always being tied to her mother’s side. But when she runs off to attend a picnic with her friends Athena and Artemis, her curiosity leads to a terrifying fall and the beginning of a perilous journey. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative powe…
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Xena Episode 124: The God You Know - Also long as Xena doesn't do something dumb like try to murder the Archangel Michael she should easily be able to kill Caligula who is Roman emperor now and is slowly sucking the life out of Aphrodite. Ares also appears, largely to dump plot and chill in a roman jail. The panel has scintillating talk about rules…
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When a young goddess strikes out on her own for the first time, she is pulled into a terrifying journey, and must find her power in the darkness. Her mother fights to get her back – and the fate of all humanity lies in the balance. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imagina…
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Xena Episode 123: Dangerous Prey - Its the episode that has the courage to ask 'What if all the Amazons are just big dumb dumbs now?' An Amazon tribe goes and gets itself slowly killed by using horror movie logic to investigate a problem. "Sure I'll just go off into the woods alone like the last 8 amazons who died!" Hercules of Radio: Brian His Fai…
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We know Hermes is the god of liars, travelers, and thieves. But what other powers does he hold? Turns out, he’s one of Dr. Kate Birney’s favorite gods – and in our Mythlet she tells us why she connects with our favorite trickster (hint – Dr. B is a middle child…). Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by…
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We crack the biggest mystery out there as we interrogate My Mother the Car Episode One: Come Honk Your Horn Also everyone has been getting sick! And a significant amount of station wagon talk! Our Own Car of Radio: Brian His very own guiding star: Producer Mark The Mother of Podcasts: Meg Silent Film Antagonist: Lucas Find us on Facebook or Twitter…
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Yes, its finally here, the episode with sexy roof repair and the worlds sexiest milkmaid. Its Xena Episode 122: Old Ares Had a Farm. Warlords try to hunt down an Ares who lacks Godhood, and Xena is clearly trying to turn this into a fantasy farming getaway. Three people, and only one bed! In other news hot wheels are hot and Puzz 3D is going up! Ou…
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It's time for the Ring Cycle to Come to an end with Xena: Episode 121: Return of the Valkyrie. Xena's gonna get some convenient amnesia and Odin's going to decide that he's a strong maybe about interfearing with the story as we sort of just end. Brian finally edits the episode with only slight things pointing to when it was recorded, like putting t…
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Xena Gabby and Beowulf plow forward with Xena Episode 120: The Ring. There is a lot of ringing and rumbling, and Valkryie fighting all for Xena trying to get the ring of power to get herself out of a jam, while Gabby finds an unexpected lover interest. Audio issues seem fixed maybe! Also Mark has a bit of a hard time this week and fixes it by seein…
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We get back to good form and dig into yet more Xena backstory in Xena: Episode 119: The Rheingold. Xena gets around to hanging out with Odin and forging a ring of power and also getting involved with Beowulf. There is a lot going on. The panel, specifically Lucas, is beset by audio issues Our Own Hercules of Radio: Brian His Faithful Sidekick: Prod…
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