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The Reading Party PodcastSeason 2 RoundupJoin Megan and Lexie for a wrap up of season two! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1839 minThe Reading Party PodcastDesert God: Part 2In the season finale of The Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie dive deep into the final chapters of "Desert God" by Wilbur Smith. They discuss the inaccuracies, inconsistencies, and unsatisfying conclusions in the book, questioning the choices made by the author. Despite the captivating writing style and beautiful descriptions, they express disappointment in the lack of resolution and the abrupt ending. Join them as they analyze the plot, characters, and historical inaccuracies, offer a critical review of "Desert God”, and explore the complexities of blending mythology and history in fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...2024-05-0752 minThe Reading Party PodcastDesert God: Part 1In this episode of the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie dive into the world of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as they discuss the book "Desert God" by Wilbur Smith. Join them as they dissect the historical inaccuracies, character developments, and plot twists in this fifth installment of the Egyptian series. From the over-sexualization of characters to the questionable lore inconsistencies, Megan and Lexie provide a critical yet engaging analysis of the book.Grab your favorite beverage and snacks as they spill the tea on the adventures of Taita, Mem, and the princesses in this epic...2024-04-3050 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Prince of Egypt (1998)In this episode of the Reading Party Podcast, hosts Megan and Lexie are joined by Dr. Roselyn A. Campbell to discuss the animated movie "The Prince of Egypt" set in ancient Egypt. Dr. Campbell, a subject matter expert, shares insights and expertise on bioarchaeology, the historical/cultural aspects of the film, and provides a captivating exploration of ancient Egyptian stories. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with tea-spilling and historical analysis on this engaging episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2354 minThe Reading Party PodcastPharaohJoin your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, as they unpack the fast-paced plot and questionable historical accuracy of the book Pharaoh by Wilbur Smith on today’s episode of The Reading Party Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1654 minThe Reading Party PodcastExodus: Gods and Kings (2014)Today on the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie discuss the 2014 movie "Exodus: Gods and Kings" starring Christian Bale. Egyptologist Dr. Christian Casey, a postdoc at the Freie Universität Berlin working on the Zodiac Project, joins them to talk about ancient zodiacal terms and the development of horoscopes in Mesopotamia. Dr. Casey also shares insights on popular representations of ancient Egypt, focusing on accuracy and educating audiences about the reality of ancient Egyptian culture.Dr. Casey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osarnachthis/Website: https://www.caseyegyptologist.com/ Hosted on...2024-04-091h 09The Reading Party PodcastJoseph, King of Dreams (2000)Grab your tea and snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, today as they talk about the 2000 animated movie Joseph, King of Dreams with special guest Dr. Joshua Bowen, who shares his expertise as an honorary Hebrew Bible scholar to analyze the biblical context of the film! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0258 minThe Reading Party PodcastCleopatra (1963) Deep Dive with Dr. Kara CooneyOn today’s episode of the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie are joined by Egyptologist Kara Cooney, to discuss Egypt during Cleopatra's reign. Cleopatra's identity and heritage have been a subject of debate, with various theories suggesting different aspects of her ancestry. The episode discusses the possibility that Cleopatra may have had Egyptian ancestry, despite being part of the Macedonian Ptolemaic dynasty. One key piece of evidence supporting this theory is Cleopatra's ability to speak and read Egyptian, a language that was not commonly known among the ruling class of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This linguistic ski...2024-03-1954 minThe Reading Party PodcastCleopatra (1963)Today on The Reading Party Podcast, join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, as they shed light on the inaccuracies in costumes and historical context present in the 1963 movie Cleopatra, prompting discussions about the creative liberties taken in portraying ancient Egypt and Roman culture on screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1254 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe QuestYour friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, are back this week to delve into their changing perspective on Wilbur Smith's novel The Quest, a mystical high fantasy novel set in ancient Egypt. They explore problematic themes of race essentialism, exoticism, and strange relationships within the story. The discussion highlights uncomfortable elements like magical rituals involving sex for knowledge transfer and the villain who steals magic from others. While critical, you don't want to miss this discussion examining the book's flaws and contradictions, offering a nuanced take on its content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2024-03-0532 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Mummy (2017)Today, Megan and Lexie are joined by Egyptologist Dr. Jill Waller, to discuss the 2017 movie "The Mummy". Definitely not cut from the same cloth as the original movies with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, Megan, Lexie, and Jill explore how the film deviates from actual Egyptian history and culture, resulting in a portrayal that is far from accurate.One key point raised by the hosts is the misrepresentation of Egyptian hieroglyphs and language in the movie. They note that the language used in the film, while aiming to sound ancient and mystical, does not align with...2024-02-2756 minThe Reading Party PodcastAssassin's Creed OriginsGrab your tea and your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians, Megan and Lexie, as they talk with Dr. Christian Casey about how Assassin's Creed Origins incorporates elements of ancient Egyptian culture and history to enhance the gameplay experience. They focus on the significance of the feather of Ma'at in the game, a symbol of truth and justice in ancient Egyptian mythology associated with the weighing of the heart ceremony in the afterlife. Players engage in conversations with defeated characters in the underworld, using the feather of Ma'at for judgment.They discuss how the...2024-02-2054 minThe Reading Party PodcastWarlock: Part 2*Content warning below* Today Megan and Lexie discuss part two of Wilbur Smith's novel, Warlock, which includes a pursuit, a trick, a dust storm, and a change in plans. How many things are we frustrated with in this episode? Too many to count. Gratuitous and poorly written sex scenes, racist and misogynistic elements, and the problematic portrayal of women, particularly African women, in the book, with descriptions that perpetuate harmful stereotypes. Grab your tea, your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians for all of this, plus the many historical inaccuracies!CONTENT WARNING: The end o...2024-02-131h 10The Reading Party PodcastWarlock: Part 1*Content warning below* In this episode of the Reading Party Podcast, Megan and Lexie dive into the first part of the book "Warlock", from the “Egyptian Series” by Wilbur Smith. They discuss their initial thoughts and share their feelings of familiarity with the plot. Despite some disappointments, they appreciate the well-written descriptions and the immersive atmosphere of the story, though the villain could have done with some more work! Grab your tea, your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians as they analyze and enjoy another ancient Egypt-inspired story!Content warning: "Warlock" contains scenes of grap...2024-02-0655 minThe Reading Party PodcastGods of EgyptIn this episode, Megan and Lexie discuss the 2016 movie "Gods of Egypt" with special guest Dr. Marissa Stevens, an Egyptologist at UCLA. They delve into the themes and cultural influences of the film, as well as the intersection between Egypt and Ancient Persia. Marissa shares her expertise on funerary papyri and the significance of the 21st dynasty. Grab your tea, your snacks, and join your friendly neighborhood Ancient Historians as they explore the connections between ancient civilizations and the impact on religious practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-3053 minThe Reading Party PodcastRiver God: Part 2This week, Dr. Briana Jackson joins us again to tackle part 2 of Wilbur Smith’s novel, “River God”! What do we think of the novel’s ending? Who exactly were the Hyksos? Is the relationship between Taita and Lostris as weird as we all think? All this and more, on this episode of The Reading Party Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2358 minThe Reading Party PodcastRiver God: Part 1Megan and Lexie are joined by guest host, Dr. Brianna Jackson, to talk about Wilbur Smith's 1993 novel, River God. You can find Brianna online here: https://www.brianacjackson.com/abouthttps://twitter.com/Baladriahttps://www.youtube.com/user/Baladria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1651 min
Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreGhosts Hate Dubstep | Your Urban Legends 86 w/ The Reading Party PodcastFrom haunted doors to haunted castles, this urban legends episode is sure to have SOMETHING that would scare a child version of yourself (or an adult version, who are we to judge!). Also ghost sharks, dub-step hating ghosts, and spooky text message alerts.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, vomiting, violence, creepy dolls, accidental death, and sharks. GuestsMegan Lewis and Lexie Henning are the hosts of The Reading Party Podcast, where they read, watch, snack & chat their way through books and films set in th...2023-12-271h 00The Reading Party PodcastBonus Episode! Stray Gods: The Roleplaying MusicalJoin Megan and Lexie for a special, bonus episode on Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, a fantastic new video game heavily inspired by Greek mythology!Join our Patreon for more bonus content: patreon.com/readingpartypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2452 minThe Reading Party PodcastSeason 1 RoundupJoin us for this final episode of the Reading Party Podcast's inaugural season! What were our favourite adaptations? Did we find a Helen and Paris we could love? Who was our favourite Achilles, and just why does Lexie continue to love "Odysseus, Voyage to the Underworld" quite so much?All this and more!SEASON 2 RELEASES EARLY 2024!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast2023-08-2239 minThe Reading Party PodcastIthaca: A Novel of Homer's Odyssey, Part 2We finish up looking at a very unexpected book - how does this Odysseus compare to the others we seen? What about Penelope? Does Telemachus follow in his father's footsteps and become a mighty warrior king? How many tangents do we go off on this time? All this and more!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod2023-08-1558 minThe Reading Party PodcastIthaca: A Novel of Homer's Odyssey, Part 1Finally, a book that gives us a Telemachus we can get behind! Questionable chaperoning choices aside, this was a great read, with a complex and well-rounded main character. Sadly the same can't be said for Penelope...but at least we got to witness one of Helen and Menelaus' domestic disputes? Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://w...2023-08-0850 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Odyssey (1997 miniseries)Is this finally a Penelope we dislike, and a Telemachus we enjoy? What's with the weird, Egyptian-esque Circe? Are these gods the best we've seen yet? Answers to all of these questions and more, on this episode of The Reading Party Podcast!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9...2023-07-1859 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Lost Books of the Odyssey: A NovelWerewolves, golems, and the theory of everything, oh my! This might just be one of the weirdest and most initially confusing literary adaptations of the Odyssey that we've ever seen. We even try to pick our favorite version of Odysseus' homecoming. Come hear out thoughts on the Odyssey, re-told in an alternative mythology mini short-story format! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @T...2023-07-111h 03The Reading Party PodcastTroy: The OdysseyThis week's (delightfully?) chaotic episode features a ton of weird accents, out of place armour, and really bizarre set choices! Apparently Calypso's island is in Thailand, while the Palace of Odysseus on Ithaca looks like a baroque 18th century French palace. Also, we can't figure out why there's a Kraken that won't attack Trojans... Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod2023-07-0457 minThe Reading Party PodcastOdysseus: Voyage to the UnderworldMight this be Megan's best recap ever? Did Homer invent the first vampire or did giant bat creatures exist already in mythology? Can we all agree that this movie is not really related to the Odyssey since Megan instead finds way too many bizarre Christian symbols? Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...2023-06-2743 minThe Reading Party PodcastCirce Part 2Wait, the book doesn't end with Odysseus leaving Aiaia?! Does Circe turn out to be the parent we think she'd be? What exactly happens when a man's mistress/baby mama and child live with his wife and firstborn son on a tiny island? Also, Lexie find parallels between the Norse myth of Odin and Fenrir and a certain exchange in Circe. Come hear our many opinions on this packed back half of Madeline Miller's novel! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing...2023-06-2056 minThe Reading Party PodcastCirce Part 1Today we contemplate whether Madeline Miller's Circe is the world's original "ugly duckling" story, why Circe and Calypso are often confused for the same person, and explore Circe's selfish and mortal hating family! We discuss this and more in this cameo filled, who is who of Greek mythology in this origin story packed first half! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod2023-06-1342 minThe Reading Party PodcastUlysses (1954)Come and hear our thoughts on the 1954 movie Ulysses, starring Kirk Douglas, and some of the shortest man-skirts to ever grace the silver screen! Is Telemachus the most annoying teenage "boy" in existence? Why is Nausica wearing a wedding cake as a hat? All this and more, on the latest Reading Party Podcast!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @T...2023-06-0648 minThe Reading Party PodcastHelen of Troy (Margaret George novel) Part 2Join us as we discuss how having an inside view of Paris’ and Helen’s relationship changes our understanding of the characters and the story, how we think that the gods could have been more convincingly (and helpfully!) integrated into the novel, and see whether Lexie finds any redeeming qualities in this version of Helen!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodIns...2023-02-131h 03The Reading Party PodcastHelen of Troy (Margaret George novel) Part 1Will this monster of a novel finally give us the Helen of Troy we’ve been looking for? Is this the sassiest Hecuba we’ve ever seen? Does someone finally end the “star-crossed lovers” trope? Did we even read the same book?! Join us for this week’s Reading Party to find out all of this and more!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPart...2023-02-071h 02The Reading Party PodcastHelen of Troy (2003 miniseries)Featuring the wildest backstory for Helen (who is “a child”), a disconcertingly graphic scene of sexual assault, and the weirdest Achilles we’ve met so far, join us as we laugh our way through the 2003 miniseries Helen of Troy. Despite taking a *very* dark turn at the end (seriously, not recommended for those with SA trauma), this is one of the funniest, most enjoyable adaptations of the Iliad that we’ve seen, and comes with an almost non-stop feeling of “what the actual fuck?!”.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email...2023-01-311h 13The Reading Party PodcastSong of Achilles Part 2How does Madeline Miller take Achillles from lovestruck teen to fully-fledged warrior? Is this the most rounded Briseis we’ve come across? How do you tell the end of Achilles’ story from Patroclus’ point of view when the latter dies before the former?! All this and more!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.you...2023-01-2459 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Song of Achilles Part 1S1 Ep16 The Song of Achilles Part 1We enjoy a teenage romance that takes us to Patroclus and Achilles before the war even begins, and debate whether Thetis’ dislike of humanity is reasonable, and whether she is, in fact, Dark Galadriel of the ocean. As a side note…can you adapt a myth and manage to avoid using tropes?Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast2023-01-1752 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Women of Troy Part 2We continue reading Pat Barker’s “Trojan Women”, and…well, we have questions! Why invent a totally unnecessary pregnancy for a minor character when the main character is so very pregnant? Why is Pyrrhus allowed to get away with (literal) murder? Why are there so many storylines?!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtu...2023-01-101h 02The Reading Party PodcastThe Women of Troy Part 1Moving on from the siege of Troy, we rejoin Briseis (and the rest of the Trojan women) as they wait on the beaches, slaves in the Greek camp, wondering when they’ll be herded onto boats and taken away from their country. Do we finally find a sympathetic Helen? How does Pat Barker handle the issue of forced pregnancies in slave women? Is this the most depressing book we’ve ever read?Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from...2023-01-031h 09The Reading Party PodcastSilence of the Girls Part 2We continue with Briseis’ trials in the Iliad and - despite our myriad of problems with the book - truly enjoy it and recommend it to everyone. This book contains undisguised violence and sexual assault, and episodes 12 and 13 of the podcast should be treated with caution by survivors of trauma and assault.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod2022-12-271h 09The Reading Party PodcastSilence of the Girls Part 1The Iliad, but from Briseis’ perspective! Join Megan and Lexie as they tackle the first half of Pat Barker’s brutal retelling of the Iliad, focusing on the experiences of Briseis as she is taken into slavery in the Greek camp. This book contains undisguised violence and sexual assault, and episodes 12 and 13 of the podcast should be treated with caution by survivors of trauma and assault.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on...2022-12-2037 minThe Reading Party PodcastAuthor Interview: Natalie Haynes (A Thousand Ships)Natalie Haynes joins Megan and Lexie to talk about writing A Thousand Ships, her new projects, and the importance of making the ancient world accessible to everyone who wants to know about it! Featuring some serious fangirling behaviour by Megan and Lexie.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1b...2022-12-131h 03The Reading Party PodcastA Thousand Ships Part 2We’re back this week with the second part of Natalie Haynes’ “A Thousand Ships”! Does Penelope continue being awesome? What is the goddess of strife like? Exactly how much can we gush over Natalie before it gets sickening? All this and more, on the Reading Party Podcast! Content warning: infant loss.Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagra...2022-12-061h 01The Reading Party PodcastA Thousand Ships Part 1Lexie and Megan discuss the first half of Natalie Haynes’ excellent take on the Illiad, “A Thousand Ships”. Are we finally coming around to Helen? Is Paris as much of an idiot here as elsewhere? What do we think of Natalie’s take on the goddesses? Join us this week and find out!Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadin...2022-11-2957 minThe Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 4Lexie and Megan cover the final two episodes of Troy: Fall of a City. These were hard to watch, and had about as much death and destruction as you’d expect in the final days of a brutal war. Does Helen actually feel emotions, or is she reacting the way she thinks she’s expected to? Does the show do Penthesilea a disservice? What differences are there between the conclusion of the mini-series, and the end of “Troy” the movie? All this and move in this week’s episode!TW: infanticide, suicideWant to drop us...2022-11-221h 00The Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 3Lexie and Megan discuss their impressions of the Amazons, Paris’s absence from Troy and its effect on Helen, and about the duels between Patroculs and Hector & Hector and Achilles. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk...2022-11-1556 minThe Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 2Lexie and Megan discuss the plot to steal Helen from Troy, Andromache’s reaction to Helen leaving her daughter Hermione, and the bombshell twist on the Achilles and Briseis' romance. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk...2022-11-081h 14The Reading Party PodcastTroy: Fall of a City Part 1Lexie and Megan discuss the show’s casting choices with that of the Troy movie, how the show managed to give Helen agency and make her more sympathetic, and the odd costuming choices. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.you...2022-11-0150 minThe Reading Party PodcastTroy (2004)Lexie and Megan discuss where the gods are, the use of language & names, and why they passionately hate Paris and Helen. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1QSupport us o...2022-10-2554 minThe Reading Party PodcastAuthor Interview: Maya Deane (Wrath Goddess Sing)Lexie and Megan chat with author Maya Deane about all things “Wrath Goddess” and how she developed her characters, the story, and what inspires her. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow Maya on Twitter @mayadeanewriter Instagram @mayadeanewriter Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTu...2022-10-181h 03The Reading Party PodcastWrath Goddess Sing Part 2Lexie and Megan discuss Achilles’ trip to Egypt, the unfolding of the end of the Trojan War, and how Maya creates a giant metal space-moon Kirby! Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1Q2022-10-111h 06The Reading Party PodcastWrath Goddess Sing Part 1Lexie and Megan discuss Achilles’ life on Skyros, new characters, how she is persuaded to join the Trojan War, and the major differences between Maya’s characters and their Homeric counterparts! Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you! TW: body dysmorphia, Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouT...2022-10-0455 minThe Reading Party PodcastSeason 1 Predictions: The OdysseyWill we hear more from Penelope? Is Odysseus the most problematic favourite hero? In this bonus episode, Megan and Lexie chat about the Odyssey and discuss what they hope to see in this season's adaptations. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod YouTube...2022-09-2928 minThe Reading Party PodcastSeason 1 Predictions: The IliadWill Achilles be just a dumb brute or a philosopher-warrior? Can Paris and Helen become more sympathetic characters? In this bonus episode, Megan and Lexie chat about the Iliad and discuss what they hope to see in this season's adaptations. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram...2022-09-2751 minThe Reading Party PodcastIliad and Odyssey SynopsisNot familiar with Homer's epics? Need a short refresher? Lexie gives a short synopsis of each epic to acquaint listeners with the poems that will be covered in season 1 of the Reading Party Podcast. Find our full media list on our socials to read/watch along with us this season! Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod YouTube: https...2022-09-2001 minThe Reading Party PodcastHost IntroductionsNot familiar with who we are and what we do? Learn a little about your show hosts Megan Lewis and Lexie Henning! Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcastTwitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1QSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/readingpartypodCustom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1502 minThe Reading Party PodcastThe Reading Party Podcast - TrailerMegan and Lexie read, watch, snack, and chat their way through books and films set in the ancient world. Together, they bring their expertise as trained ancient historians to the table to dissect every detail and spill the tea on these ancient stories. Want to drop us a question, comment, or opinion? Then please send us an email at thereadingpartypod@gmail.com! We look forward to hearing from you!Follow us on Facebook @TheReadingPartyPodcast Twitter @ReadingPartyPodInstagram @TheReadingPartyPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkHB1bZ-N9nWMayVsoMEU1...2022-09-1301 min
Ancient Office HoursEpisode 26 - Megan LewisMegan Lewis, an Assyriologist and founder of public outreach project Digital Hammurabi, joins Lexie to discuss what an Assyriologist studies, why leaving a PhD program shouldn’t be seen as a failure, her work co-creating Digital Hammurabi with her husband Dr. Josh Bowen, and what academics can do if they don’t want to be in academia. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week’s exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Check out Digital Hammurabi’s website: https://www.digitalh...2021-10-131h 25