MythTake
Claim This Podcastby Alison Innes & Darrin Sunstrum
Podcast Overview
<p>A fresh take on ancient myth.</p><br><p>Our podcast is a little different from other myth podcasts out there. Rather than telling the stories, we focus on analyzing the literary material where those stories come from. Sometimes we choose a particular figure or theme from mythology and examine texts relating to it. Other times, we choose a passage from a play or poem and discuss its themes and ideas. We also explore modern links to Greek and Roman mythology, whether we're talking about the solar system or Wonder Woman.</p><br><p>Our podcast is unscripted, so anything can happen! We keep it real–we want you to feel like you’re sitting down and having a conversation with us. We also welcome your input–questions, thoughts, suggestions, ideas.</p><br><p>Hosts Alison Innes and Darrin Sunstrum have well over two decades combined experience teaching and studying Greek and Roman myth at a university level.</p><br><p>MythTake is created, hosted, and produced by Darrin Sunstrum and Alison Innes.</p><br><p>Support the show with a <a href="www.teepublic.com/user/podcastologist " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TeePublic purchase</a>. </p><br><p>Check out Alison's newest show, <a href="https://podcastologist.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project PhDcast</a>. </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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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2020
Episode 32: An Interview with John Bracey
<p></p><p>Welcome to a special episode of MythTake! Rather than bring you our usual format of myth analysis, we're doing something a little different. We're giving this episode over to talk about race in classics.</p><p> </p><p>The Black Lives Matter movement has been gaining renewed momentum, and hashtags like #shutdownacademia and #blackintheivory are highlighting the experiences of Black people in academia. Classics itself is a predominately white whose area of research gets co-opted for white supremacist causes. To push back against this, and to help elevate Black voices in Classics, we put out a Twitter call for Black classicists to use our platform to share their stories. Today, we're pleased to bring you this interview with John Bracey.</p><p> </p><p>John Bracey, aka <a href='https://twitter.com/MagisterBracey'>@magisterbracey</a> on Twitter, is a Latin teacher in Massachusetts teaching Latin using the Comprehensible Input technique.. He has an MA in Classics from Boston College and in 2016 he was named <a href='https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://mafla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/End-of-Year-2016.pdf'>Latin Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association</a>. He leads workshops for teachers around the US on language teaching.</p><p> </p><p>He has written in Eidolon about his experience trying to get <a href='https://eidolon.pub/after-careful-consideration-7c50172d0aa3?source=false---------1'>hired as a Black Latin teacher</a> and<a href='https://eidolon.pub/why-students-of-color-dont-take-latin-4ddee3144934'> why students of color don’t take Latin</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Find John online at<a href='https://magisterbracey.com'> https://magisterbracey.com</a>.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is kindly sponsored by <a href='https://ourvoicesinclassics.com/'>Our Voices in Classics</a>, a not-for-profit organization that proactively seeks to amplify and uplift the voices of students and scholars at all levels whom the field of Classics has traditionally marginalized, ignored, or silenced.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Links<p> </p><p>Find our growing collection of links to resources on <a href='https://wke.lt/w/s/lRox2x'>talking about race</a> and on <a href='https://wke.lt/w/s/b2xhyC'>race and racism in academia</a> on Wakelet.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We want to hear from you!</p><p> </p><p>Join us on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/innesalison'>@InnesAlison </a>and <a href='https://twitter.com/darrinsunstrum'>@darrinsunstrum</a> or <a href='https://twitter.com/mythtakepodcast'>@MythtakePodcast</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Give us a like, let us know what you think, and follow along on Facebook at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/'>MythTake</a>.</p><p> </p><p><a href='https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2'>Subscribe on iTunes </a>or <a href='https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iaegzaquhc7lfvc24icrzardzmu?t%3DMythTake'>Google Play</a> so you don’t miss an episode! Find our <a href='https://alisoninnes.podbean.com/'>RSS on Podbean</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We’re a part of the <a href='https://twitter.com/search?q=%23humanitiespodcasts&src=tyah'>#HumanitiesPodcasts</a> podcasting community. Check out the hashtag and follow <a href='https://twitter.com/HumCommCasters'>@HumCommCasters</a> to find many more engaging and knowledgeable podcasts.</p><p> </p><p>This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from the album “Live at WFMU” (2011). Used under Creative Commons license and available from Free Music Archive.</p><p></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>
May 18, 2020
Episode 31: Heroes in the Time of COVID
<p>We're baaack! We've been hearing a lot about heroes in the news lately and it's got us thinking. The word's being used to describe doctors, nurses, paramedics, delivery people, truck drivers, and grocery store workers-- all the people who are keeping our society going through the COVID-19 pandemic. But what do we really mean when we call someone a hero? Do our heroes today resemble the heroes of myth? Or are we using the label "hero" to escape societal responsibilities?</p><p>Join Darrin and Alison for this special pandemic issue of MythTake. Guest appearance by our new feline production manager!</p><p> </p><p>Links:</p><p><a href='https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/mattel-commemorates-the-heroes-of-the-pandemic-with-new-line-of-action-figures/'>Mattel Commemorates the Heroes of the Pandemic With New Line of Action Figures</a> (Adweek)</p><p><a href='https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/04/coronavirus-humans-vs-heroes.html'>America's Heroism Trap</a> (Slate)</p><p><a href='https://readpassage.com/healthcare-workers-deserve-more-than-hero-memes/'>Healthcare Workers Deserve More than Hero Memes</a> (Passage)</p><p class="headline__title"><a href='https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/coronavirus-nhs-ppe-testing-heroes-clap-carers_uk_5e8b09d8c5b6cc1e4778a139?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93YWtlbGV0LmNvbS93YWtlL2xRQm4xdW4xdW1xam9vek4wcGxIZA&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALu1kFn34MB57OP7uUdkC1Uhmqoso0MExA7RyULeJd-m7onmoqMH-knOWmtam-m0j4zSJ5UrZvPmCExXbQhgrcDIfBg-5icuVqS-gJmK4YhbzogUDtweSO0Cq_RVWmLPtN9dmJVXt8-vN_b6WfUEn7c7l7vH_3CiVaGE7p_lnzeN'>I’m An NHS Doctor. I Don’t Want To Be A Hero – I Want To Do My Job Without The Risks</a> (Huffington Post)</p><p class="headline__title"><a href='https://www.gq.com/story/essential-workers-martyrdom'>Calling Healthcare Workers "Heroes" Sets Them Up to be Sacrificed</a> (GQ)</p><p class="headline__title"><a href='https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-aug-03-oe-brooks3-story.html'>'Hero' Rings Hollow</a> (LA Times)</p><p> </p><p>We want to hear from you!</p><p>Join us on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/innesalison'>@InnesAlison </a>and <a href='https://twitter.com/darrinsunstrum'>@darrinsunstrum</a> or <a href='https://twitter.com/mythtakepodcast'>@MythtakePodcast</a>.</p><p>Give us a like, let us know what you think, and follow along on Facebook at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/'>MythTake</a>.</p><p><a href='https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2'>Subscribe on iTunes </a>or <a href='https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iaegzaquhc7lfvc24icrzardzmu?t%3DMythTake'>Google Play</a> so you don’t miss an episode! Find our <a href='https://alisoninnes.podbean.com/'>RSS on Podbean</a>.</p><p>We're a part of the <a href='https://twitter.com/search?q=%23humanitiespodcasts&src=tyah'>#HumanitiesPodcasts</a> podcasting community. Check out the hashtag and follow <a href='https://twitter.com/HumCommCasters'>@HumCommCasters</a> to find many more engaging and knowledgeable podcasts.</p><p>This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from the album “Live at WFMU” (2011). Used under Creative Commons license and available from Free Music Archive.</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>
January 28, 2019
Episode 30: MythTake at the Movies-- Aquaman
<p>This episode we head to the movies and apply our mythological skills to the recent release <a href='http://www.aquamanmovie.net/'>Aquaman </a>(starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard and Directed by James Wan). Spoiler alerts! </p>Patrons<p>These people like our show so much, they decided to support us on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/mythtake'>Patreon</a>! Thank you so much!</p><p>Aven McMaster & Mark Sundaram (<a href='http://www.alliterative.net/'>Alliterative</a>); Joelle Barfoot; Erika Dilworth; Stargate Pioneer (<a href='https://www.gonnageek.com/category/podcasts/betterpodcasting/'>Better Podcasting</a>); Dan Lizotte; and Greg Beu.</p><p>We want to hear from you!</p><p>Join us on Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/innesalison'>@InnesAlison </a>and <a href='https://twitter.com/darrinsunstrum'>@darrinsunstrum</a> or <a href='https://twitter.com/mythtakepodcast'>@MythtakePodcast</a>.</p><p>Give us a like, let us know what you think, and follow along on Facebook at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/mythtake/'>MythTake</a>.</p><p><a href='https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mythtake/id1103569489?mt=2'>Subscribe on iTunes </a>or <a href='https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Iaegzaquhc7lfvc24icrzardzmu?t%3DMythTake'>Google Play</a> so you don’t miss an episode! Find our <a href='http://alisoninnes.podbean.com/'>RSS on Podbean</a>.</p><p>Like what you hear? Please support us on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/mythtake'>Patreon</a>.</p><p>We're a part of the <a href='https://twitter.com/search?q=%23humanitiespodcasts&src=tyah'>#HumanitiesPodcasts</a> podcasting community. Check out the hashtag and follow <a href='https://twitter.com/HumCommCasters'>@HumCommCasters</a> to find many more engaging and knowledgeable podcasts.</p><p>This week’s theme music: “Super Hero” by King Louie’s Missing Monuments from the album “Live at WFMU” (2011). Used under Creative Commons license. Music used under Creative Commons license and available from Free Music Archive.</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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- What is MythTake?
<p>A fresh take on ancient myth.</p><br><p>Our podcast is a little different from other myth podcasts out there. Rather than telling the stories, we focus on analyzing the literary material where those stories come from. Sometimes we choose a particular figure or theme from mythology and examine texts relating to it. Other times, we choose a passage from a play or poem and discuss its themes and ideas. We also explore modern links to Greek and Roman mythology, whether we're talking about the solar system or Wonder Woman.</p><br><p>Our podcast is unscripted, so anything can happen! We keep it real–we want you to feel like you’re sitting down and having a conversation with us. We also welcome your input–questions, thoughts, suggestions, ideas.</p><br><p>Hosts Alison Innes and Darrin Sunstrum have well over two decades combined experience teaching and studying Greek and Roman myth at a university level.</p><br><p>MythTake is created, hosted, and produced by Darrin Sunstrum and Alison Innes.</p><br><p>Support the show with a <a href="www.teepublic.com/user/podcastologist " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TeePublic purchase</a>. </p><br><p>Check out Alison's newest show, <a href="https://podcastologist.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Project PhDcast</a>. </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> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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