Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast

Kings of Holly & Oak

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Joyous Mythunderstood! Paul regales Sarah with the tale of two brothers: The Holly King and The Oak King. There...

Fionn & Aillen the Burner

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise! Sarah and Paul reconvene to talk about where they've been and where they're going. Paul talks dips into Irish folklore and with a tale class...

Thanksgiving Livestream Q&A

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving, Mythfits! To celebrate the holiday and another mythology under our belt, Paul and Sarah, joined by show's Producer Jake Lloyd Baco...

Test like an Egyptian

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thirty Episodes of Egyptian Fable and Mythology later, it's time for a pop quiz! How will Sarah's memory hold up? How will yours? Test your might! Wan...

Egyptian Apocalypse

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul shares the results of his research concerning Egyptian Apocalypse Myths. Sarah is delighted to learn of a book of ridiculous spells preventing th...

Teta the Magician

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells Sarah about Teta the Magician, a conflict-free story in the time of Khufu. Well, conflict free if you're not a duck, a goose, or an ox. Wan...

The Ruse of Joppa

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the time of Thutmose III, General Djehuty faced off against the people of Joppa. It's said to be like the Egyptian version of The Trojan War, but P...

The Faux Prince

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The fates of Labakan and Omar are decided by a king and a Faerie. Yes, an Egyptian faerie. Paul tells Sarah another tale collected by turn-of-the-cent...

A Tale of Two Dramatic Brothers

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, there were two brothers. Then a whole lot of nonsense happens. Paul tells Sarah the story of Bata and Anpu. Want More Mythunderstood...

Ninth Dynasty Justice!

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul labors through a difficult-to-decipher ninth dynasty tale of justice. Basically, if you annoy the judicial system long enough and endure beatings...

The Princess in the Leather Burqa

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic tale of Egyptian folklore, a matchmaker tries to make a king marry his own daughter. But how does this relate to a sweaty slug costume...

The Very Doomed Prince

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Sarah are back together to talk about The Doomed Prince, cursed by the Hathors to be killed by a Crocodile, Dog or a snake. One of those. Wan...

Kas and Effect: The Book of Thoth

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Book of Thoth is a tale of warning for all who would seek the book of wisdom. Special Returning Guest, Paul's Dad! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit...

A Magical Boating Incident

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells Sarah the story of The Golden Lotus, where a bunch of untrained virgin maidens try to row the Pharaoh down river and shenanigans ensue. Som...

The Treasure Thief

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As they celebrate their hundredth episode, Paul regales Sarah with the tale of two brothers who stole gold and jewels from Ramses III. Want More Mythu...

The Creepy Wizard Boy

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a long hiatus, Paul tells Sarah about Se-Osiris, the little boy with big magical powers. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.pat...

Pharaoh Hatshepsut

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most celebrated Lady Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Hatshepsut has it all, a glorious reign and a sexy origin myth. Paul and Sarah are moved to sing he...

The Egyptian Cinderella

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul introduces Sarah to a myth known as "The Egyptian Cinderella" aka the story of Rhodopis who had her red slipper stolen by a giant eagle. Want Mor...

Sinewy Sinuhe

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells Sarah the Adventure of Sinuhe, a man who abandoned the kingdom after a pharaoh was murdered and somehow returned a hero. Want More Mythunde...

Snake Island

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the days of Amen-em-het, a shipwrecked sailor had a tale to tell about a magical island of bearded serpents. Now, Paul shares the tale with Sarah a...

The Aquaiushan Princess

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of four years of Mythunderstood, Paul shares with Sarah an Egyptian myth that harkens to a classic Greek Epic. Recorded live on Youtube...

I Sphinx Therfore I Am

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The legend of Thutmose IV and the Great Sphinx of Giza sent Paul on a research spiral into archaeology and the findings of an ancestor. Sarah's along ...

Egyptian Exorcism

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The story of the Princess of Bekhten led Paul down a rabbit hole of Demons, Khonsu, and the Folk Practice of Zar. Sarah and her phobia of demonic poss...

Why the Nile Floods

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Khnemu, Imhotep, and the Seven Year Famine are the subjects, but Sarah's more intereseted in Asqet and Billy Zane. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our...

Holiday Q and A

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah surprises Paul with a non-myth related Q&A session. Aliens, Ghosts, hopes, and fears and pretty much whatever Sarah wants to ask her BFF about. ...

Thoth and Hathor

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul circles back to tell Sarah about the Bovine Love Goddess, Hathor and the Ibis god of wisdom, Thoth. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon a...

Cat Ladies

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul talks about one of Sarah's favorite topics- Cats! And not just any cats, the feline Goddesses Bastet and Sekhmet. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit...

Maybe Cannibalism

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul talks to Sarah about the Theban Trio, Shemzu, god of smashing heads, and the Cannibal Hymn. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.pa...

Anubis, Who Dis?

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nepthys finally gives birth to her divine bastard, embalmer of the gods, the jackal-headed deity of the dead, Anubis. Also Paul tells Sarah about the ...

Duat You Wanna Do

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul details the 24/7 boat cruise that made up Ra's existence, a never-ending journey through the heavens and into the ancient Egyptian underworld. Wa...

God Kings Fight Dirty

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In perhaps the most explicit episode to date, Paul details the night Seth cemented himself as the original creepy uncle to Sarah's shock and delight. ...

Ready, Seth, Go!

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The saga of family drama continues. Paul dives into Seth, Child Horus, and Thoth and entertains Sarah with a tale of seven jaunty scorpions. Want More...

Osiris, Where Art Thou?

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells Sarah about the king of the gods who would become the King of the underworld. And about Isis who would do anything to bring him back. Want ...

Origins of the Sun God

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Several kingdoms had conflicting and overlapping origin myths. Paul regales Sarah with three tales featuring Amun-Ra, Ptah, and the Eight gods who hum...

Talk Like an Egyptian

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul introduces Sarah to the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egypt - Thousands of Years where Egypt's polytheism reigned supreme. Want More Mythunder...

Ragnorok

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul reach the Norse mythology climax in the end of times called Ragnorok. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_m...

The Binding of Loki

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah tells Paul the story of Loki losing favor with the gods and his gruesome punishment. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon...

Loki talks smack

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah tells Paul about the poem Lokasenna in which Loki lets his lips flap about every single god in Asgard. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patre...

Death of Baldur

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul reach the end of Loki's fun and games in the myth The Death of Baldur. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_...

Otter's ransom

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah tells Paul the very strange "otters random" myth accompanied by, you guessed it; Thor terrorizing a giant for no reason. Want More Mythunderstoo...

Njord and Skadi

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah tells Paul about the retribution paid to giantess Skadi by way of fancy feet, followed by yet another tale of Thor terrorizing a giant. Want Mor...

Fortification of Asgard and Idun's Apples

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this double hitter Sarah and Paul discuss the fortification of Asgard and the kidnapping of Idun, keeper of the golden apples that keep the gods ho...

Sad Boi Freyr

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul talk about Freyr and how he won his giant bride. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood Support...

Freyja and her golden necklace

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul learn more about freyja and how she obtained her most prized possession; a golden necklace. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon...

Utgard Loki

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah tells Paul the Norse myth of Utgard Loki in the land of the giants where Thor and his companions participated in many competitions . Want More M...

Santa and his companions

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul learn about the legend of ole St Nic and his not so nice companions (there is a tie to Norse!). Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our pat...

the mead of poetry

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah tells Paul the Norse myth "The Mead of Poetry" which is full of betrayal and ends with a gas. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www...

Thor and his hammer baby

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul finally get into Norse Warrior god Thor and how he received, lost, and was reunited with his precious hammer. Want More Mythunderstood?...

Loki and his monster babies

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul discuss the mischievous Loki and some of the many bizarre and even deadly children he created. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patr...

Odin: god of drama

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul explore the chief of the gods himself and his dangerous pursuits into higher education. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at ...

The creation of the Norse World

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul go over the origin story of how the Norse gods came to be and meet a few members of the core cast of characters along with their animal...

Norse to Meet Ya

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul reveal the next mythology they are learning together will be Norse as well as give an overview of Viking life and a crazy load-bearing ...

Mythfits and More

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul answer a few questions and hear thoughts from the #Mythfit listeners like you. Thank you for the listens! New Mythology next episode! S...

Greek God Cheat Sheet

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As they prep for new Mythology, Sarah and Paul do a refresher, spouting off a quick list of the "who, what, and huh?" of the Greek Gods. Support the s...

Cadmus and Persephone Reloaded

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Europa's brother Cadmus is founding Thebes and Paul's telling Sarah all about it. Then he dies a retelling of Persephone's abduction from a more moder...

Lucretia and 3 Pelagias

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul's dad is back to discuss Lucretia, whose death altered the face of Roman leadership and three saintly women who dealt with changing religion and ...

Damn Us, Janus! I Love You!

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, Paul has a lot of Roman Gods to discuss including the two-faced Janus, Diana, Sophia, Terra, and Spirits of the Roman Underworld. Sarah asks all ...

Silvanus and Sappho

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just in time for pride month, Paul shares with Sarah a lesser known male/male love story of Silvanus and introduces Sappho, beloved namesake of the Le...

That Hetaira Over There

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It feels only right to follow up taking about Vestal Virgins with talking about Ancient Greek Prostitutes. Phryne, Lamia, Aspasia- all actual women wh...

Hestia's Vestaments

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rarely talked about, but oh so important to the Romans, Hestia/Vesta is being discussed. But she's not alone; the god of Male Genitalia, Priapus is al...

Ixion's Wheel and Other Tales

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul picks up some tales dropped along the way, including the punishments of Ixion and Erysicthon, Aphrodite and Hera's water parks, and more dolphin ...

Constellation Recitation

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not to be left out by their zodiac siblings, stories of constellations Ursa Major, Delphinus, Corona Borealis, and Corvus among others are discussed. ...

Attack The Zodiac Part 2

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Actor/Filmmaker and Podcast Daddy Jake Lloyd joins Paul and Sarah as they finish out the rest of the myths surrounding the zodiac constellations. Libr...

Attack The Zodiac Part 1

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie D'Alacio is back to lend her mystical insight as Paul tells her and Sarah about the myths surrounding zodiac constellations and how they were ...

Test Your Might!

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul talks with Sarah a bit about the lasting legacy of Xena, a pop-culture icon forged in the flames of mythology and camp humor. Then, he reveals hi...

More Aesop, More Problems

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Brown returns again to talk about more Aesop fables and determine the morals with Sarah. There are Animals, Gods, Murder, and Gore! Visit www.dra...

Who's the Baucis?

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul regales Sarah with a story of Romance, bromance, geese, and trees. It's the tale of Baucis and Philemon and it has a LOT in common with a certain...

Lysistrata: A Tale of Boners

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aristophanes' classic comedic tale of lust and witholding sex is examined to the delight of Sarah and guest Writer/Actress/Improvisor Paige Fockler. T...

Romulus & Remus & Other People Who Die

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Writer/Performer Calum Fleming came all the way from Scotland to listen to what becomes of the legacy Aeneas. Paul and Sarah hope not to disappoint hi...

Aenied Part 4: Taking Turnus

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Sarah close out the Aenied with an all out battle to the finish. Guest Patrick Boylan is delighted to hear about all the bloodshed and gore. ...

Aenied Part 3: Dis is the Story

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Actress Natalie D'Alacio lends her knowledge of the arcane to books 5-7 of the Aenied. There are games, dark rituals, and underwhelming curse revelati...

Aenied Part 2: Dido's White Flag

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Before jumping back into Virgil's Aenied, Paul hits Sarah with a Pop quiz about Roman Gods versus their Greek Counterparts. Then the poo hits the fan ...

Aenied Part 1: What Juno about it?

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Sarah dip their toes into Roman mythology as they begin Virgil's Classic tale about a wayward Trojan whose descendents would found Rome. Acto...

Wassup with Aesop?

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Delightful Ken Brown joins Sarah and Paul in determining the morals of Aesop's classic tales. We go beyond Tortoises and Hares and into the bizarr...

Trolling Troilus

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul drags Sarah back into the Trojan War to give her the run down on Shakespeare's og fanfiction: Troilus And Cressida. Visit www.dragonwagonshop.com...

Spirits of Truth and Deception

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mythunderstood talks about Spirits, not spooky or alcoholic, but the embodiment of human characteristics that flit about the heavens. Dyllan Christoph...

It's Elektra! Boogie Woogie Woogie!

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Topics of bloody revenge continues when Paul tells the tale and prehistory of Elektra to a duo of Sarahs. In addition to Sarah Oliver, Mythunderstood ...

Odyssey Part 5: You Oughta See the End

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of Sarah seeing Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, Paul tells Sarah another tale of Bloody revenge: The gruesome end of the Odyssey. Visit w...

Odyssey Part 4: That Calypso Tho

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Boy if you thought Circe and Odysseus got steamy, Calypso raises the bar. Also, what's been up with Odysseus's fam, Penelope and Telemachus? Sarah and...

Odyssey Part 3: The Sirens' Song

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nathaniel "Natty" Wicks joins Sarah and Paul in the next installment of Odysseus's famous journey. We're going to hell and back and talking to the dea...

Odyssey Part 2: Have Mercy Circe

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Circe (or Kirke) is in the docket as Paul continues to take Sarah on the fantastic voyage of The Odyssey. It's a story of female power and animal tran...

Odyssey Part 1: What the Hecuba!

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Actress Noelle Ann Mabry joins Paul and Sarah as they dive into the Homeric Tale that made Odysseus a household name. There are lotus drugs, angry gia...

Nymphs & Naiads & Dryads, Oh My!

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

At the spurring of a couple of listeners, Paul dedicates an episode to the maiden demi-goddesses of Trees, Rivers, Lakes, and/or Honey Bees. Sarah's g...

Trojan War Part 6: The Grand Horsey Finale!

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Compton joins Sarah and Paul in wrapping up the war that will never end. It's got beloved favorites like Memnon, Penthesilea, and a big wooden ho...

Trojan War Part 5: The Iliad

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hector is here to talk about Hector with his old friends Paul and Sarah. Yes, for the first time ever, Hector is both the guest and the subject as Myt...

Trojan War Part 4: 9 Years of Fartin' Around

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul hectors Sarah and guest Chris Lewis with tales of beach battles, a tricksy Odysseus, more "wisdom" from the seer Calchas, and Patroclus and Achil...

Trojan War Part 3: Cassandra Sees Spoilers

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's all about the woman who was always right and never believed. I'm talking about Cassandra, the prophet and definitely not Sarah. Paul approaches t...

Trojan War Part 2: The Oath of Tyndareus

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Special guests, Tony Gonzalez and Sam Johnides sandwich this episode with a sneak peek of their musical about Orpheus and Eurydice, "Happily Ever Unde...

Trojan War Part 1: Peleus and Paris

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Sarah gear up for the epic Trojan War by setting up the Prehistory of Peleus and the Judgement of Paris. Featuring the delights of an HBO ser...

Eros and Psyche's Meet Cute

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

More commonly known as Cupid and Psyche, Paul recounts to Sarah a tale of love, lust, vengeful mothers, and helpful insects. Visit www.dragonwagonshop...

3 Bros: Sisyphus, Midas, and Iphis

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul's dad, Bob joins again as Paul and Sarah explore the man who cheated death, the man who transcended gender and... the man with the golden touch? ...

Chasin' Jason and The Golden Fleece

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Paul are joined by their longtime friend, Chelsea, as they unpack the tales of Jason and The Argonauts. Also featuring Medea (the sorceress,...

Heracles, Hercules if You Please (Part 2)

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Labors wage on for our famous Hero. What will be learned in the wake of this legend? Will he be awarded with his rightful place among the gods? Wi...

Heracles, Hercules if You Please (Part 1)

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the labors that made a hero out of an everyday mega-strong son of Zeus. Heracles is getting discussed and Hercules is there too. Visit w...

A Quick Message!

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Paul is just giving a quick update this week on the whereabouts of the Mythfits and what's to come in 2018! See you in two weeks! Visi...

Pelops' Ponies, Y'all

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We had the prequel in Tantalus, and the sequel in Oedipus. Now hear the exciting chariot race that certainly happened. Featuring Joe Hospodor and Sara...

Oedipus: A Family Affair

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Paul's father, Bob, sits in as Sarah and Paul tiptoe (while trying not to Freudian slip) through perhaps the most infamous Greek Myth.  Sophocles is...

Orpheus & Morpheus

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Orpheus and Eurydice, Alcyone and Ceyx: starcrossed lovers. How will it end? Find out when Sarah and Paul dive into classic greek tales of sad love. V...

Remember Bellerophon?

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Yeah, me neither. Paul had to study up for this often forgotten Greek Hero who battled a Chimera while mounted on Pegasus! Also a devastating flood is...

Which is Witch?

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

By the Pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes. It's Paul and Sarah talking about Hecate, goddess of witchcraft and Nemesis, goddess of...