Is it a movie podcast? Is it a history podcast? Is it an unholy union of the two? Short answer: yes!Each episode, hosts Colin MacCormack, Elijah Fleming and Christie Vogler break down a new movie about Greece, Rome or the wider ancient world and what works (or doesn’t work) about them. But this isn’t a podcast for nitpicking historical inaccuracies. Rather, it’s a chance to get hot takes on Hollywood films from professional nerds/academics and take a closer look at the relation between our movies and our pasts.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Movies We Dig: The Ancient World on Film
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Is it a movie podcast? Is it a history podcast? Is it an unholy union of the two? Short answer: yes!Each episode, hosts Colin MacCormack, Elijah Fleming and Christie Vogler break down a new movie about Greece, Rome or the wider ancient world and what works (or doesn’t work) about them. But this isn’t a podcast for nitpicking historical inaccuracies. Rather, it’s a chance to get hot takes on Hollywood films from professional nerds/academics and take a closer look at the relation between our movies and our pasts.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 24, 2026
The Odyssey (2026)
<p>What can be said about Nolan's Odyssey that hasn't already been said? Well hopefully a few things! The MWD crew gives their initial impressions on the biggest thing to hit the world of film and Classical studies since probably Gladiator. The main question on our mind: What version of Odysseus ended up coming home? Just beware of any sirens (spoilers) you may run into along the way if you have not had a chance to see the film yet!</p><p>As always, if you like what you hear, please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! Stay up-to-date on all the Movies We Dig news by visiting movieswedig.com or checking out our <a href="https://linktr.ee/movieswedig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">socials</a>.</p><br><p>Movies We Dig is also part of Mnemosyne: The Memory Collective, a podcast network and creator collective for historians, archaeologists, artists, and other creators and educators dedicated to sharing content about and featuring the ancient world that is accurate, accessible, and inclusive. To learn more about the collective and its contributors, check out <a href="collectivemem.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">collectivemem.com</a>.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 10, 2026
The Damodyssey (1997-2026)
<p>It's more podcast for your buck! That's right, in anticipation of a certain small-budget indie film coming out this month, we're not talking about one movie, but five! We quest out in search of Matt Damon as he appears in Good Will Hunting (1997), Saving Private Ryan (1998), The Bourne Identity (2002), Interstellar (2014) and The Martian (2015), all in service of the great question: "Do We Dig Odysseus?"</p><p>As always, if you like what you hear, please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! Stay up-to-date on all the Movies We Dig news by visiting movieswedig.com or checking out our <a href="https://linktr.ee/movieswedig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">socials</a>.</p><br><p>Movies We Dig is also part of Mnemosyne: The Memory Collective, a podcast network and creator collective for historians, archaeologists, artists, and other creators and educators dedicated to sharing content about and featuring the ancient world that is accurate, accessible, and inclusive. To learn more about the collective and its contributors, check out <a href="collectivemem.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">collectivemem.com</a>.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 26, 2026
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003), with Liv Albert
<p>Hop on board listeners as we take a look at another early 2000s animated film that maybe should have just fallen off the edge of the world. Helping us to discuss yet another problematic man lost at sea is none other than <a href="https://www.mythsbaby.com/liv-albert" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liv Albert</a>, the host of Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! and founding member of <a href="https://www.mythsbaby.com/mnemosyne" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mnemosyne: The Memory Collective</a>. If, like us, you missed this swashbuckling-adventure in favor of another pirate film, than hold on to your harem pants! This film's got it all: blatant misogyny, erasure of Arabic culture, and a lovable crew! But hey, you can't get much more epic than Eris, Goddess of Discord.</p><br><p>If you want to learn more about Liv and her work, be sure to visit her website at mythsbaby.com. And if you would like to get your hands on her brand new book,The Odyssey: A Modern Retelling, you can order it <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/815774/the-odyssey-by-liv-albert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> or find it wherever books are sold!</p><p>As always, if you like what you hear, please be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! Stay up-to-date on all the Movies We Dig news by visiting movieswedig.com or checking out our <a href="https://linktr.ee/movieswedig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">socials</a>.</p><br><p>Movies We Dig is also part of Mnemosyne: The Memory Collective, a podcast network and creator collective for historians, archaeologists, artists, and other creators and educators dedicated to sharing content about and featuring the ancient world that is accurate, accessible, and inclusive. To learn more about the collective and its contributors, check out <a href="collectivemem.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">collectivemem.com</a>.</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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