Odyssey: A Daily Odyssey through Homer’s The Odyssey
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Podcast Overview
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Odyssey: A Daily Odyssey into Homer’s The Odyssey</span> is a daily read-along podcast for anyone who’s ever thought, “I should really read The Odyssey someday.”</p> <p class="p1">Every day for one year, host <span class="s1">Landen Celano</span> reads <span class="s1">one page</span> from The Odyssey, (using <span class="s1">Butcher & Lang English prose translation</span>), then follows it with smart, spoiler-aware commentary: close reading, Greek mythology context, Homeric weirdness, and whatever tangents the text demands.</p> <p class="p1">If you’re here because you’re hyped for <span class="s1">Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey film: </span>welcome. This show isn’t about the movie. It’s about finally experiencing the ancient story itself, in order, one page at a time.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="s2"></span></p> <p class="p1">Read along on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyOdysseyPodcast" title="Odyssey on YouTube" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="s1">YouTube</span></a> (the text appears on screen), or grab the same Butcher & Lang translation from <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1728/pg1728-images.html" title="The Odyssey on Gutenberg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="s1">Project Gutenberg</span></a>. Want a more traditional audiobook experience? <a href="https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod" title="Grunt Work Podcast Network Patreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon</a> subscribers get <span class="s1">commentary-free audio</span> at the end of each chapter.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">New episodes daily.</span> Despite rain, sleet, snow, and hydra encounters.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
The Call to Return Together (Homer’s The Odyssey, Book 10 – Part 14)
Reunion brings relief, but the journey pauses only briefly. Safety must be secured before rest can truly begin. In The Odyssey, Book 10, Circe urges Odysseus to return to his ship, secure his goods, and bring his companions back to her halls. Odysseus finds his remaining crew on the shore, overcome with grief and joy at his return, welcoming him as though he had brought them home to Ithaca itself. He calms their fears and calls them not to dwell on loss yet, but to follow him back, where their restored companions wait in warmth and plenty. This passage bridges despair and recovery, as the scattered company is drawn together once more under the promise of shelter and renewal. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://theodysseypodcast.com Want to talk theories, themes? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each book: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC036TeD3DkuF1VSCQJfKGtw ⸻ Odyssey is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Homer’s classic epic — every day. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Odyssey.
June 23, 2026
Restoration in Circe’s Hall (Homer’s The Odyssey, Book 10 – Part 13)
Comfort means nothing while loss remains unanswered. Only reunion can break the spell of fear and grief. In The Odyssey, Book 10, Circe questions Odysseus’ refusal to eat, insisting she has sworn him no harm. Odysseus answers that no righteous man could feast while his companions remain lost. At his demand, Circe releases the men from the sty and restores them with a new charm, returning them not only to human form but renewed — younger, stronger, and fairer than before. Recognition follows, and the hall fills with tears and relief. This passage brings the long tension of enchantment to its release, reuniting the company and transforming despair into shared survival. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://theodysseypodcast.com Want to talk theories, themes? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each book: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC036TeD3DkuF1VSCQJfKGtw ⸻ Odyssey is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Homer’s classic epic — every day. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Odyssey.
June 22, 2026
An Oath Before Trust (Homer’s The Odyssey, Book 10 – Part 12)
Power shifts, but danger does not vanish at once. Even victory demands caution, and trust must be secured before comfort can follow. In The Odyssey, Book 10, Odysseus refuses Circe’s invitation until she swears a binding oath to do him no further harm. Only then does he accept her hospitality. He is bathed, clothed, and honored with careful ritual, yet even amid warmth, food, and rest, his heart remains troubled. His thoughts stay fixed on his transformed companions and the harm already done. This passage underscores that survival alone is not peace — memory and responsibility linger long after the immediate threat has passed. ⸻ New to the journey? Start from the beginning at: http://theodysseypodcast.com Want to talk theories, themes? Join the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/Sg2prdm Support the project on Patreon and receive full-length, story-only audio after each book: https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow along on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC036TeD3DkuF1VSCQJfKGtw ⸻ Odyssey is a daily podcast reading one page at a time from Homer’s classic epic — every day. Whether you’re starting from the beginning or joining mid-journey, each episode brings you deeper into the story of The Odyssey.
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- What is Odyssey: A Daily Odyssey through Homer’s The Odyssey?
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Odyssey: A Daily Odyssey into Homer’s The Odyssey</span> is a daily read-along podcast for anyone who’s ever thought, “I should really read The Odyssey someday.”</p> <p class="p1">Every day for one year, host <span class="s1">Landen Celano</span> reads <span class="s1">one page</span> from The Odyssey, (using <span class="s1">Butcher & Lang English prose translation</span>), then follows it with smart, spoiler-aware commentary: close reading, Greek mythology context, Homeric weirdness, and whatever tangents the text demands.</p> <p class="p1">If you’re here because you’re hyped for <span class="s1">Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey film: </span>welcome. This show isn’t about the movie. It’s about finally experiencing the ancient story itself, in order, one page at a time.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="s2"></span></p> <p class="p1">Read along on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyOdysseyPodcast" title="Odyssey on YouTube" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="s1">YouTube</span></a> (the text appears on screen), or grab the same Butcher & Lang translation from <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1728/pg1728-images.html" title="The Odyssey on Gutenberg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="s1">Project Gutenberg</span></a>. Want a more traditional audiobook experience? <a href="https://patreon.com/gruntworkpod" title="Grunt Work Podcast Network Patreon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon</a> subscribers get <span class="s1">commentary-free audio</span> at the end of each chapter.</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">New episodes daily.</span> Despite rain, sleet, snow, and hydra encounters.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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