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Garner's Greek MythologyEP 69 — Odysseus Takes the Long Way HomeSend us a textThe hero of the Odyssey and the Trojan War has to navigate treacherous waters and deities on his 10-year journey home. We join Odysseus for part of it. Meet Circe, the Sirens, and the sea monsters that slow his passage. If the trip had been ranked on a travel website, it would have gotten a negative rating.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2025-11-2123 min
Tuff Shift!TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Eight: Meet Francis Garner!TUFF SHIFT! Episode Forty-Eight: Sean Patrick welcomes booming-baritone and rising cabaret artist, Francis Garner. From underwhelming tips to charming audiences all over the east coast, the two unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly of customers, coworkers, bosses and reworking "the dream."Follow Francis @francisgarnerbaritoneSupport the showFollow TUFF SHIFT! everywhere @TuffShiftPodcast Follow host, Sean Patrick Murtagh, everywhere @SeanieBoySFNYC Like what you hear? Find our virtual tip jar by visiting the Tuff Shift website.www.tuffshiftpodcast.comwww.seanpatrickmurtagh.com
2025-08-261h 10Garner's Greek MythologyEP 68 — A Shaman in Ancient GreeceSend us a textA shaman suddenly appears in ancient Greece to proclaim that Pythagoras, the founder of philosophy, is divine. Behind the scenes, Apollo lurks.Listen as the Greeks are shocked at what unfolds!Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2025-07-1925 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 67: Strange & Obscure Tales (revised)Send us a textEP 67 — Strange & Obscure TalesFour tales in one episode, all little known. Each focuses on the relationship between gods and men. One may well reveal the origin of werewolves.Come play with Zeus, Demeter, Artemis and Hermes.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2025-04-1127 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 66: Aphrodite & The Golden AppleSend us a textThis episode looks at the infamous Judgment of Paris, which sounds like a French court decision, but was actually a beauty contest between Greek goddesses! Join Hera, Athene and Aphrodite for the lead-up to the Trojan War and all the chaos that followed.And we re-introduce the goddess Eris, a nasty purveyor of war and destruction.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2025-04-0224 min
Futurecrafting™ FridaysFF#08 — Clashing Worlds with Joanna GarnerSummaryIn this conversation with Patrick Kizny, Joanna Garner shares her journey with Meow Wolf, a creative company that has grown rapidly while navigating the challenges of maintaining creativity within a corporate structure. We discuss the tension between artistic freedom and business demands, the importance of creating supportive environments for artists, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the valuation of creativity in a capitalist society. The conversation also touches on the role of art in society, the impact of technology on creativity, and the need for genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world.Takeaways
2025-02-1358 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 65: In Plain SightSend us a textThis episode looks in depth at the unexpected themes of Greek pottery and how gods and heroes are depicted. We also examine the strange effigies of the god Hermes. You’ll meet a Hermes unlike any you’ve encountered. This episode is also unusual in that it is not suitable for underage listeners. Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2025-01-1925 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 64: Artemis & the Ouija BoardSend us a textEngaging one night with an old Ouija board, podcaster Patrick Garner conjures up the ancient goddess Artemis. Over the course of many hours, the goddess remembers Athena, Poseidon, Hecate, her brother Apollo and other divinities. The episode is largely narrated by a new voice, Lily, an urbane English woman who has long been enthralled by mythology.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2024-12-2419 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 63: Nyx, The Darkest GoddessSend us a textNyx. the goddess of night, appeared before the Olympic gods, even before the Titans. Her progeny were almost all beings of terror and dread, and included Doom, Death, Sleep, Dreams, Blame, Misery, The Fates, Retribution, Old Age and Strife. Yet as terrifying as her family was, civilization may have resulted from their enforcement of the natural order.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2024-11-2820 min
Life Death & the Law2024 ElectionJoin us on Life, Death & The Law as we dive into one of the most pivotal moments shaping America’s future—the 2024 Presidential Election. Hosts Shawn Garner and Adam Hansen analyze candidates, their policies, and the impact this election could have on the economy, national security, and social issues. Listen in as we bring in clips from Jordan Peterson, Prager U, and Patrick Bet-David. Want to schedule an appointment? Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575 Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ...
2024-11-0456 min
The Gilded Age and Progressive EraSpiritualism's PlaceWhat do philanthropist Jane Stanford, author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln have in common? They all conducted séances. Spiritualism was popular in the Gilded Age, and Lily Dale, NY is the epicenter of the movement. From the voices that gave you Dig: A History Podcast comes Spiritualism's Place: Reformers, Seekers, and Seances in Lily Dale. One of the authors - Dr. Elizabeth Garner Masarik - joins the show to discuss their new book.Essential Reading:Averill Earls, Sarah Handley-Cousins, Marissa Rhodes, and Elizabeth Garner Masarik, Spiritualism’s Pla...
2024-10-3050 min
ActorcastStewart F. Lane: Six-Time Tony-Winning Producer | Episode 038Stewart F. Lane has such a deep passion for New York City, theater, and Broadway. I always enjoy our conversations as his energy is contagious as he speaks about his work. In this episode, we discuss how he became a theater producer, the biggest challenges involved in producing on Broadway, and why it's important for actors to know the foundations involved in producing.
Stewart F. Lane is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Co- Founder of BroadwayHD, Chief Executive Officer of Theater Venture Inc and a six- time Tony Award winning producer for ”Jay Jo...
2024-09-2633 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 62: When Zeus Came KnockingSend us a text When Zeus Came KnockingA visit by Zeus and Hermes to an old couple’s home in ancient Greece sparked a tradition that goes on even today. All ancient Greeks knew that hospitality to strangers could bring fortune. Inhospitality could lead to divine punishment.Violation of this tradition led to the Trojan war. Its unusual name — philoxenia — was one known to all Greeks. Listen as we encounter Hermes, Athene, Zeus, Demeter, Dionysus, Poseidon and the great hero Odysseus.If you love this podcast...
2024-08-1625 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 61 — In Love's Crosshairs: Psyche & ErosSend us a textWhat happens when Eros, the mischievous son of the goddess Aphrodite, sees Psyche, the most beautiful woman in the world? Star-crossed love, of course! Travel in our time machine back to ancient Greece and follow the timeless story of these two lovers.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@m...
2024-07-0525 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes ForsookSend us a textEP 60: Thebes, The City That Gods & Heroes Forsook Of all the Greek city-states,Thebes was the one most soaked in blood and ancient curses. There, the hero Heracles had killed his wife and children. There, the god Dionysus punished the city’s king. There too the infamous Oedipus played out his grim fate. These events defined the city’s past. Then in 335 BC, Alexander the Great surrounded Thebes and brought it to its final end.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audibl...
2024-06-0425 min
PatrickREWIND Ep - Interview with Garner GoodeIn this very special episode Patrick sits down with good friend Garner Goode (like food) to talk about some stuff but mostly it’s a DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS EPISODE. That’s right, nerds, this one is for y’all. So strap in for a deep dive into America’s most misunderstood hobby and don’t worry, this is just the beginning.
2024-05-311h 09
ScreamQueenz Podiverse"Welcome to the House of VERY Dangerous Women" - THEY WAIT IN THE DARK (2023)If you enjoyed this episode, say THANK YOU and SUPPORT THE SHOW with a one-time donation at bit.ly/sqthankyou.*****In THEY WAIT IN THE DARK, Amy and her son Adrian seek refuge in an old abandoned farmhouse to escape her dangerous ex-partner, but instead awaken a supernatural force determined to take the boy away from her forever.I am delighted to have special guests AGNI HOGABOOM (Beauty, The Beast and the B's) and Notorious Canadian TARA GARNER join me to help unlock all the secrets of this surprisingly queer ghost story gem.
2024-05-171h 40Garner's Greek MythologyEP 59: Artemis ReduxSend us a textIn this latest episode, we revisit the towering goddess Artemis, who reveled in the hunt, yet also protected girls, women and young animals. Of all the divinities, she was the most paradoxical.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novels about the gods, The Winnowing and Homo Divinitas, available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2024-05-1629 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 58: Pericles' Funeral OrationSend us a textIn this latest episode, we listen to a portion of the greatest speeches of all time, Pericles’ famous funeral oration. Inspired by the goddess Athene, it was given by this Athenian statesman at the end of the first year of the war between Athens and Sparta. As citizens assemble to bury their sons and fathers — warriors lost in defense of the city — Pericles recites all that is great and good about their immortal achievements.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novels about the gods, Th...
2024-04-2825 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 57: How The Gods BeganSend us a textFor almost 60 episodes, I’ve talked about the glory of the Greeks during the golden years of ancient Greece. I’ve also talked about when worship of the gods ended. In this new episode we go back to the beginning, to the so-called Dark Ages of Greece, to the time when the gods first revealed themselves to humans. If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.Support the show
2024-01-1821 min
Stress Mastery PodcastThrowback: Ego-Maniac Wednesday with Patrick GarnerThis week our topic is Disruption and today we debut Ego-Maniac Wednesday. Bill Cortright and Patrick Garner discuss what is the Ego-Maniac? How does the Ego-Maniac affect all Five Life Categories? How does the Ego-Maniac disrupts your life! _______________________________________________________ Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast? Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress M...
2023-12-1338 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 56: Do This To Live A Good LifeSend us a textEP 56: Do this to live a good lifeThe Greek world centered around Delphi for two reasons. One — the world’s most famous oracle resided there. Two — the secrets to a good life were carved into the marble sides of Apollo’s temple. One had only to walk the temple grounds to gain the priceless insights.In this episode we look at some the 147 maxims, including Know Thyself and Everything in Moderation.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods...
2023-10-3020 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 55: The Mysterious Goddess of PersuasionSend us a textIn the politics of Athens' new democracy, one goddess reined supreme: Peitho. She was the unheralded goddess of persuasion. Her influence brought down the philosopher Socrates. She could make any man silver-tongued, and all of her favorites became powerful orators. Join us as we meet this powerful — and divine — female.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.Support the showEmail any sugg...
2023-10-1919 min
Stress Mastery PodcastEgo Maniac with Patrick Garner: Jesse and His Love Purpose“On this episode of Ego Maniac, Patrick discusses his 14-yr old son Jesse, who is a ‘Love’ purpose. Patrick describes some frustrations that he and his wife (Christine) experienced early on with Jesse that became easier to deal with / improve upon once they discovered Jesse’s purpose. They worked very hard to help Jesse’s make his strengths stronger along with assisting Jesse improve in areas that were weaknesses. Discovering Jesse’s purpose and adjusting their parenting style accordingly helped Patrick and Christine put him on a path for success short-term and long-term!” _______________________________________________________ Join The Stress Mastery...
2023-09-2736 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 54: The Gods of Alexander the GreatSend us a textThere’s nothing like divine intervention to ensure success. Of course, things can go badly when it ends. Follow Alexander’s 10-year military career that earned him the moniker “Alexander the Great.”If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
2023-09-1822 min
Stress Mastery PodcastEgo Maniac with Patrick Garner: Successes & Failures of VitalityPatrick discusses his experiences (successes / failures) on the topic of Vitality - “the pursuit of feeling alive and energetic”. Patrick introduces the mentality of brain / body confusion and how he implements this mentality into his daily / weekly routine. Patrick challenges the listeners of the Stress Mastery podcast to find their own brain / body confusion process that promotes Vitality. _______________________________________________________ Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast? Email Bi...
2023-09-0646 min
Noob SchoolEpisode 73: The Journey to Success with Patrick GarnerJohn is joined by Patrick Garner on this episode of Noob School, to take you through his journey to a highly successful and sales career. From how he got started in the sales world, some best practices and tips to be in the state of mind to conquer any deal, you won't want to miss this one!
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2023-06-051h 01Garner's Greek MythologyEP 53: The Doomed Love of Orpheus and EurydiceSend us a textOrpheus, Apollo’s son, became famous for his extraordinary music and poetry. As talented as he was, he was unable to find love. But one golden afternoon he saw Eurydice, a beautiful nymph. The two fell in love.But their love was fated to be short. When Eurydice died, Orpheus descended to Hades’ underworld to bring her back. There he succeeded — and failed.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now availa...
2023-05-0120 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 52: Persephone's GiftSend us a textThe goddess Persephone was queen of the Underworld. To the amazement of the other divinities, she became the wisest of them all. On rare occasions she would invite humans to visit her in that dark place.In this episode we recount her visit with Parmenides, the pre-Socratic philosopher who influenced modern thought.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audible.com.Support the showEmail any suggestions to patrickgarner@me...
2023-04-2123 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 51: The Dark Goddess PersephoneSend us a textOne goddess alone ruled in the ancient underworld. She was Persephone, although the Greeks dared call her only The Goddess.She had been dragged unwillingly into that gloom by Hades, but she quickly adapted to her circumstances. Mysteriously, she, among all the gods, became the treasury of dark knowledge, the sole portal into universal truths. Today’s Wiccans, neopagans and witches look to her as a touchstone into all mysteries.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas...
2023-03-1522 min
Beyond the Network Marketing DreamAngelica Garner: Helping Moms WinTaking care of kids is challenging. It is also challenging to work and raise kids altogether. So how do we do that? In this episode, Angelica Garner, the podcast host of SHE MAKES BANK, shares some insights into helping mom wins in the networking industry. Her mission is to elevate women financially and show them how to live a life of freedom and fulfilment. Learn what it takes to become a winning mom in this episode with Angelica. Listen, learn, and live a successful life now!If you know someone who will be a great guest for...
2023-02-0722 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 50: Delos, Island of the GodsSend us a text2,500 years ago Delos was the most sacred island in Greece. As the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, it was destined to become both the holiest of sanctuaries and a wealthy trading center. Its downside was that it was also the region’s largest slave market. Amidst all the temples and sanctimony, traders became immensely rich by selling slaves captured by roving pirates. That wealth became, in the end, the island’s ruin.If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo...
2023-02-0521 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 49: The Goddess of FortuneSend us a textHow many of us know about the Goddess Tyche? Today this powerful divinity is largely forgotten. But 2,500 years ago, she was believed to determine the day-to-day fortunes of every Greek.If your ship was tossed against rocks as you steered through a storm, it wasn’t your fate as much as your fortune. Tyche was at play. If you stumbled across a hidden treasure, you could thank the goddess. She alone dished out fortune, chance and luck.It’s time to become reacquainted with the divinity who determined the fort...
2023-01-1119 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 48: Goddesses in the Modern WorldSend us a textIn this episode Garner takes the listener on a pleasant hike in the countryside. But the city dweller stumbles upon a strange scene that may involve Athene, Artemis or Aphrodite. Upon returning to the city our hiker encounters the same woman in a coffee shop. Yet within minutes she vanishes. Intrigued and stunned by the encounters, our hiker returns to the countryside and once again witnesses a scene that seems to be a re-creation of worship and sacrifice from thousands of years ago.If you love this podcast, y...
2022-12-1020 min
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Charley SandersPRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Charley Sanders
Patrick speaks with the director, performer, theatre-maker, and Co-Artistic Director of House of Sand, Charley Sanders. In Addition to her core practice, Charley has experience as a teacher of acting and directing, dramaturge, producer, and tour manager, and is qualified and regularly works as an audio describer for bling and low-vision audiences. Among many producing and management roles, Charley has held positions as Programs Producer for the Sydney Fringe Festival (2019-21), Pride Amplified Program Manager for Sydney WorldPride (2022), and works as a business consultant to creative entrepreneurs through Creative+Business.
2022-12-071h 08
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Joel AllanPRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Joel Allan
Patrick speaks with Creative Producer and long-time Festival worker Joel Allan. Joel has been working in the Arts for almost two decades. In that time, he has worked on a butt-load of major Arts Festivals around the country in some way, shape, or form. Currently, Joel is based on Kaurna Yerta (Adelaide) as the Assistant Producer for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
In this episode, Patrick and Joel discuss imposter syndrome while battling jobs that place responsibility on your shoulders, intense work cycles, and mental health in the arts. Reflecting...
2022-12-0757 min
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Katie RowePRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Katie Rowe
Patrick speaks with Producer and Theatre Maker Katie Rowe. Katie has been smashing it out over the past couple of years. This year Katie has produced with Performing Lines, being the producer of Fart Fabulous (Fat Fruit Projects/Rising) and the Associate Producer of YES (The Rabble/Vitalstatistix.) She was the Associate Producer for the 39th Annual Green Room Awards Ceremony in 2022 and has just spent two months overseas working as an Assitant Producer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Reuben Kaye: The Butch is Back, Tina Del Twist: Caravan in the Sky & ...
2022-12-0754 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 47: All That LastsSend us a textNovel 4 of The Naxos Quartet sums up the most important things in life — love and belonging. In this episode Garner reads a brief selection from the book, focusing on a dramatic moment in the return of Inanna, Gaia, Timessa and Dionysos.The Naxos Quartet includes The Winnowing, Cycladic Girls, Homo Divinitas and All That Lasts. All the novels are available on Amazon. If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now available on Amazon.com and Audibl...
2022-11-1709 min
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Kuichiang "Kush" KuiyPRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Kuichiang “Kush” Kuiy
Patrick speaks with Creative Alchemist/Independent Producer Kuichiang “Kush” Kuiy . With a keen inclination towards entrepreneurship she is the founder & Director of Nostalgic Events and co-founder of DC Workspace. Leading a young team of creatives she co-founded & is the producer of the annual Rise of South Sudan Concert & networking platform Blaxcellence. She is also a founding member of the Way Over There Collective – a group dedicated to increasing opportunities for artists in outer South-East Melbourne.
In this episode Patrick and Kush, explore how Kush's career beginnings, looking at the Rise of...
2022-11-0257 min
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Tim StitzPRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Tim Stitz
Patrick speaks with Executive Producer and Co-Director of Back to Back Theatre, Tim Stitz. Tim’s recent history within the arts sector include positions at the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) Office, Arts Centre Melbourne and Creative Partnerships Australia. Tim was Creative Director & CEO of Chamber Made from 2013 – 2018, and was involved in raising $3.2-million for the rebuild of Melbourne’s iconic La Mama Theatre, following the devastating 2018 fire.
In this episode Patrick and Tim discuss some shared experiences as there careers have intersected over the past few year. Reflect on som...
2022-11-021h 09
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Kimmie LovegrovePRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Kimmie Lovegrove
Patrick speaks with Independent Producer and Comedian Kimmie Lovegrove. Kimmie Lovegrove is a proud Ngarrindjeri woman from the lower Murray River and Coorong Lakes. She runs her own business Kungari Productions where she produces Kungari Comedy.
In this episode Patrick and Kimmie discuss the start of her journey in the Comedy Industry. Discussing some of the difficulties of creating space in a white male dominated landscape. Throughout the conversation, Kimmie also explains how she manages being a Producer and Comedian during the same season, while also dealing with COVID...
2022-11-0255 min
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Belle HammondPRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Belle Hammond
Patrick speaks with Independent Producer Belle Hammond. With a career as an administrator in the Arts Industry since 2002, Belle has worked at some of the largest Arts Organisations including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Festival Centre and more. The pandemic allowed some extra free time to pursue independent producing including becoming the ‘Responsible Adult’ with kids theatre company The Listies.
Belle’s latest production is Green Room Award-nominated ‘Memoir of a Tired Carer’ at Melbourne Fringe. In this episode Patrick and Belle discuss the journey after 20 years in t...
2022-09-0158 min
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Anna Piper ScottPRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Anna Piper Scott
Patrick speaks with self-producing artist/comedian Anna Piper Scott. A Melbourne-based stand-up comedian on the rise. A trans woman of remarkable wit and social insight, Anna is a skilled writer and bold performer. Her comedy is incisive, relatable, well-crafted and flat-out funny. Most recently, she debuted her new show Such An Inspiration at the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, a show that Chortle called “a hard-hitting show… that puts the ‘trans’ in transgressive”.
In this episode, Patrick and Anna examine the complexities of producing yourself while also making Art. Knowing wh...
2022-09-0153 min
Producers in ConversationLet's chat with Lyall BrooksPRODUCERS IN CONVERSATION W/ Lyall Brooks.
Patrick speaks with the founding Artistic Director of Lab Kelpie Inc, Lyall Brooks. Since 2012 Lab Kelpie has presented 250 performances in almost 100 disparate venues across Australia and New Zealand to over 18,000 audience members. Lyall has pitched at many national and state touring marketplaces and has produced and/or coordinated four national tours in the past five years. He continues to mentor both producers and artists in the independent theatre sector all across the state.
In this episode, Patrick and Lyall launch into the ever-present Imposter Syndrome and how to deal...
2022-09-0155 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 46: Julian Jaynes & The Delphic OracleSend us a textIn 1976 an obscure psychologist from Princeton University published a book titled, “The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind.” It was a sensation, not in small part because Jaynes postulated that before modern consciousness occurred, the voices humans heard in their head were considered those of the gods. He pinpointed the date of this shift to around 1200 B.C. After this date, humans became self-aware, yet the Delphic Oracle remained relevant because she continued to flawlessly channel Apollo.In this episode Garner reads from Jaynes’ famous book, foc...
2022-08-0716 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 45: Interview with Greek AF RadioSend us a textEP 45: Interview with Greek AF RadioIn this episode we join hosts Ari and Foti of Greek AF Radio as they interview Patrick Garner on a wide-ranging array of mythology topics.Garner discusses his creative background, his novels and the inspiration for the podcast itself. Greek AF Radio is the world’s largest platform for all thing Greek. Check them out at www.greekafradio.com ...If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas, now ava...
2022-07-3129 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 44: The Dark YearsSend us a textWhen Greece became part of the Roman empire in 146 B.C., the Olympic gods were still dominant. But the gods had begun to drift away even then. This episode tracks their willful retreat from the lives of mankind.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. Here these divine beings are viewed as if they were anything but mythical ...If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy Garner's audible novel about the gods, Homo Divinitas
2022-06-2324 min
GreekAFRadioTALK Author, Artist, & Greek Mythology Podcaster Patrick GarnerWe had the pleasure of chatting with Patrick Garner, one of our fantastic creators on GreekAFRadio with his amazing podcast all about Greek mythology.
Patrick is a writer, playwright, poet and artist. He has written stage plays and co-founded the off-Broadway Bright Lights Theatre in Providence, RI. Honored by the American Theater Critics Association for Arthur Rimbaud’s In Town, he has published A Series of Days of Change (a poetry collection), Playing with Fire, and D Is for Dingley (biographies), as well as numerous articles in national magazines and online professional development courses over the last tw...
2022-06-2129 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 43: Violence — Human and DivineSend us a textIn Episode 43 we analyze the impact of violence on the ancient Greeks. It was everywhere — the product of men constantly warring with each other and the result of gods randomly exerting their power.Far too often the gods precipitated war solely for their own enjoyment … Men waged war to replenish slaves. The Olympic gods fought with each other. Mortals who thought too highly of themselves were punished.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. Here these divin...
2022-06-1521 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 42: The Divine VoiceSend us a textEpisode 42: The Divine VoiceWelcome to Episode 42 where we hear a divine voice — or rather, we hear about how Socrates was guided throughout his life by a spiritual voice called a daimon. This daimon accompanied him from his cradle to his death.Socrates was hardly alone in hearing a divine voice. The pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus makes reference to his own daimon. And centuries later, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius writes extensively about being guided throughout his life by a personal daimon …Narrated by mythologist and best...
2022-05-1219 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 41: Pygmalion — From Ivory to FleshSend us a textWelcome to Episode 41 where we meet the ancient King of Cyprus, Pygmalion. The sculpture he creates of a beautiful woman changes his life — and provides inspiration for artists for another 3,000 years.King Pygmalion falls madly in love with the statue. Praying to Aphrodite to find him a woman as beautiful, the king is shocked to find that instead, the goddess breathes life into the statue itself. As Pygmalion gently kisses the carving, she steps off the base and into his arms. The king and his bride are united in ma...
2022-04-1217 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 40: The Gods Are Here NowSend us a textWelcome to Episode 40. Now we leave ancient Greece and shift to contemporary America. The old gods have come to the suburbs of Pennsylvania to play — and to save the world.The three Fates, plus Artemis, Athene, Aphrodite and the ancient goddess Nyx — all appear in order to thwart scientists who are on the verge of discovering immortality.This startling tale weaves morality, sensuality and seduction with a fast-paced narrative that ends in conflagration, and finally, rebirth …Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek...
2022-03-1318 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 39: Dionysus, The Bacchae & The Fate Of ThebesSend us a textWelcome to Episode 39. In this episode we enter the city of Thebes with the god Dionysus, who returns to his mother’s home seeking revenge. There he converts the city’s women and girls to Bacchae, or followers of Bacchus, another name for Dionysus.He is arrested by the young King Pentheus and events goes downhill from there …Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. Here these divine beings are viewed as if they were anything but myt...
2022-02-1320 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 38: The Curse of the House of AtreusSend us a textWelcome to Episode 38. In this episode we follow six cursed generations known as the House of Atreus. A classic Greek tragedy, the story involves gods and men, wives and daughters, and spans 800 miles of geography from Troy to Athens.Like so many of these tales, it begins with Zeus, who has a son who has a son. What follows? Murder, deceit, incest, matricide and suicide …Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. Here these divine beings are...
2022-01-2219 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 37: Centaurs - The Strange Horse-MenSend us a textWelcome to Episode 37. Imagine beasts that are half-horse and half-man. They’re crude. Their weapons are broken branches and rocks. The ancient Greeks called them Centaurs.But among them was a unique and sophisticated being. A centaur named Kheiron (pronounced Sheer-roan) was so wise and wily that gods and men asked him to teach their children. He raised Asklepios, Peleus, Jason and Achilles. He was friends with the hero Heracles.Although immortal, after a long life he was wounded by a poisoned arrow. The pain wa...
2021-12-1919 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 36: Ancient Sacrifice - Gifts for the GodsSend us a textWelcome to Episode 36. Today we examine the difficult topic of sacrifice. The discussion of killing animals upsets many people. If you’re one of them, this may be an episode to avoid.Sacrifice was so common in the ancient world that no one thought twice about the practice. On the contrary, sacrifice was an essential means of communication between mortals and divinities.Every ceremony, every celebration, every festival and every battle included the practice. In fact, not sacrificing was unthinkable ...Narrated by mythologist and best-selling au...
2021-11-2820 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 35: Greek Priestesses - Power-Brokers for the GodsSend us a textWelcome to Episode 35. In this show we identify the most exalted and powerful mortal women in Greece. Who were they? ... Priestesses, serving goddesses, and in some cases, gods.These women were the equivalent of today’s superstars. Their names were known by everyone, they conducted sacrifices, and they led festivals and celebrations throughout the year.But their most important function was to act as intermediaries, connecting ancient Greek women to the divine ...Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike an...
2021-11-1416 min
Build Your Wealth MuscleEpisode 8: Picking the right Health Insurance as a Fitness Entrepreneur with Ken GarnerKen Garner is a Benefits Specialist at A-Z Insurance LLC, he was born and raised in Las Vegas. Ken has been specializing in health insurance for 10 years and started my own firm 3 years ago.
With so many different health insurance plans, it's hard to know which one is the right health insurance for you. In this episode, Ken will teach us how to find the best health insurance plan as a fitness entrepreneur.
In this episode, we talked about:
Awareness of important health insurance deadlines
Pros and Cons of Obamacare
Health insurance plan for...
2021-11-0542 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 34: The Muses -- Where Art BeginsSend us a textWelcome to Episode 34! Here we take our inspiration from the Muses, nine goddesses and daughters of the mighty Zeus.3,000 years ago they lit the fire behind every masterpiece. Many of us say they play the identical role today, inspiring songwriters, poets, playwrights and writers.They inspired artists and scientists alike. Pythagoras, the father of mathematics, was also a mystic and credited the Muses with many of his innovations. Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history s...
2021-10-3119 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 33: Pythagoras - Man or God?Send us a textWelcome to Episode 33 where we meet Pythagoras, a 6th century B.C. genius. Was he man or god? Not even his contemporaries were sure. Pythagoras himself once said, “There are gods … and there are men … and there is Pythagoras.”Avowedly the son of Apollo, he is known today as the father of mathematics. All modern science and logic sprung from his original insights.Yet he was also a mystic and the founder of a revolutionary society. Men and women were equals, and all followed Pythagoras’ strange ru...
2021-10-1716 min
Bahnhofskino - Der Filmpodcast von A bis SleazeMaverick (1994) & The Saint (1997)"Ein Colt im Gürtel, ein As im Ärmel." Besser wird's nicht! Oder doch? Daniel und Patrick verraten es euch.
Ein Colt im Gürtel, ein As im Ärmel. kicher! Ein Colt im Gürtel, ein As im Ärmel. Ein Colt-- wiederholt es so oft, wie ihr nur könnt! Nach dem dreizehnten Mal ist es erst richtig komisch. Aber Patrick ist nicht von allem in Maverick (1994) so begeistert wie von dessen deutschsprachigem Zusatztitel. Dafür aber James-Garner-Fanboy Daniel, der angesichts Richard Donners Westernkomödie regelrecht ins Schwärmen gerät. Ach, wäre dies doch auch der Fall hinsichtlich ...
2021-10-151h 23Garner's Greek MythologyEP 32 - The Spartans: Defiance, Dominance, DefeatSend us a textWelcome to Episode 32. In this episode we hang with the mighty Spartans.Where did they come from? How did they grow to dominate the Greek world in all things relating to war? Their society was founded by a man named Lycurgus. Or was it…? Some say it was Apollo — others claimed their bloodline ran directly from the sons of Heracles.They rose and fell like all great heroes, their glory lasting a mere 300 years. But what a glorious roll for a city-state whose name became synon...
2021-10-0418 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 31: Apollo, Snakes & Anti-AgingSend us a textWelcome to Episode 31. In this episode we drill down into the world of ancient Greek healing.Was Hippocrates the father of medicine? Hardly. He was preceded by a demi-god, a son of Apollo named Asklepios. Asklepios, who flourished 800 years before Hippocrates, specialized in cures that reset a patient’s age. They were akin to today’s breakthroughs in anti-aging, which are typified by researchers such as Harvard’s David Sinclair ...Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any oth...
2021-09-1918 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 30: Gods, Heroes & WarSend us a textWelcome to Episode 30 where we survey ancient war and how it formed the Greek notion of the ideal hero.Thousands of years ago heroes were, without exception, brave young men. They expected to die young, valiantly and with the bodies of those they’d slain lying at their feet.In this episode we contrast ancient war involving the gods to modern, secular war. Millennium ago, more frequently than not, Greek generals led the charge. Because they were first to leap toward the enemy, they inspired their troops. We look br...
2021-09-0618 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 29: Heracles - Greece's SuperheroSend us a textWelcome to Episode 29 … Listen as we learn about the real Heracles, Greece’s indisputable superhero.A semi-divine being and the son of Zeus, Heracles experienced tragedies and triumphs. He never refused a challenge. In this episode we look at his 12 labors, his loves and his transformation from mortal to immortal god …Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. Here these divine beings are viewed as if they were anything but mythical... Support...
2021-08-1220 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 28: The Proud, Audacious AmazonsSend us a textWelcome to EPISODE 28 -- The Proud, Audacious AmazonsThe Amazons were sired by the war god, Ares. They reflected their parentage well. As fighting machines they were almost unstoppable. That is, until they confronted Greece's greatest heroes.In this episode we look at their life style -- and their grandest conflicts. Over the course of almost a thousand years they opposed Heracles, Theseus, Achilles and even partied with Alexander the Great.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is u...
2021-08-0119 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 27: The Dishonored Sky GodsSend us a textWelcome to EPISODE 27 -- The Dishonored Sky GodsZeus did not have the sky to himself, and shared it with the sun god Helios, the moon goddess Selene, and others. This arrangement worked well until an even greater force than Zeus came on the scene.This episode tells the story of the sky gods who were bested by science. That was a new way to explain the workings of the world—one without the flourishes of divine powers and personalities—and it continues to this day...
2021-07-1817 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 26: The Three HelensSend us a textWelcome to Episode 26, THE THREE HELENSThis episode features the story of Helen of Troy, also known as the woman whose "face launched a thousand ships.” She was beautiful, but ended up being a pawn of the gods in the Trojan War. The effort to rescue her actually changed Greek history by being the impetus to unite the Greek city-states. As often happens in these tales, nothing is as it seems. In this case, we learn there were at least three versions of the story, but none of the...
2021-07-0619 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 25: You Tell Apollo He’s A MythSend us a textEP 25: You Tell Apollo He’s A Myth… Welcome to Episode 25. This episode explores whether the gods are real or -- as scholars state -- myths.In this unique podcast we take a different approach, daring to examine whether we’ve all been misled.What if the Greek gods simply walked? What if they tired of the affairs and the squabbling that was a constant background on beautiful Mt. Olympus?After all, they’re immortal. They can go anywhere and be anything ... Listen in as we...
2021-06-2817 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 24: Medusa and Perseus - Bad Hair DaySend us a text… Welcome to Podcast 24. This episode excavates the story of Medusa. I say ‘excavate’ because today we think of Medusa as a monster whose glance could turn men to stone. But there’s much more to her story. It’s been buried. So first we shovel aside the stones and debris. What do we find?Before she was a monster, she was a beautiful girl. While a temple attendant, she was seduced by one of the gods. She was punished for the indiscretion, while the god who seduced her got awa...
2021-06-2220 min
PatrickEp 70 - An Interview with Garner GoodeIn this very special episode Patrick sits down with good friend Garner Goode (like food) to talk about some stuff but mostly it’s a DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS EPISODE. That’s right, nerds, this one is for y’all. So strap in for a deep dive into America’s most misunderstood hobby and don’t worry, this is just the beginning.
2021-06-141h 09Garner's Greek MythologyEP 23: Demeter - Best Gift EverSend us a text... Welcome to Episode 23, DEMETER - BEST GIFT EVERThe Greek gods do everything humans can do, but on a grander scale. When Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, gives bountiful harvests, all rejoice.How do you top that? When her kidnapped daughter is returned, the grateful goddess gives Greeks the promise of a happy afterlife. Talk about the BEST GIFT EVER...This episode is narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner. His Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history s...
2021-06-0120 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 22: Satyrs and A CyclopesSend us a text... Welcome to Episode 22, SATYRS & A CYCLOPES You’ve probably heard of satyrs, but not thought beyond their strange appearance. They are the combination of 4 or 5 animals, including humans. The big difference between satyrs and humans, though, is in their approach toward life. In this episode, satyrs collide with a one-eyed giant called a cyclopes--as well as encountering Greece's wily warrior, Odysseus. “Drink, dance & be merry” was the satyrs' motto. No wonder moralists like the ancient writer Hesiod considered them worthless. This episode is...
2021-05-2315 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 21: Oedipus and the SphinxSend us a text ... Welcome to Episode 21, Oedipus & the Sphinx.. This episode features the story of Oedipus, an extraordinarily tragic figure in Greek mythology who tries to do his best, but is bested by the Fates. He meets the Sphinx—not the Egyptian version but the divine sphinx that terrified the Greeks in the city of Thebes. She killed man after man by posing impossible riddles. All who failed to answer correctly were promptly eaten alive. Although Oedipus prevails, he cannot escape his dismal...
2021-05-0422 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 20: Bonus Chapter from HOMO DIVINITASSend us a textNew stories about the gods! Homo Divinitas, by podcaster Patrick Garner, is now available on Amazon as an audible book! ... Welcome to Episode 20. We’re taking a short break from our usual episodes to hear Chapter 1 of the audible book, Homo Divinitas. It has the same Greek gods you love, but they show up in the modern world where they meddle and maneuver as they always have. Homo Divinitas is the third book of The Winnowing trilogy. All three novels are about the Greek...
2021-04-2420 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 19: Medea - She Did It All For LoveSend us a text ... Welcome to Episode 19. This episode focuses on a woman who was, perhaps, the most powerful in all of Greece.The daughter of the sun god, Helios, Medea was a sorceress and the infamous wife of Jason, the hero and leader of the Argonauts …Medea was really the mastermind of all of Jason’s heroic acts. Without her he would have been nothing. With her he became one of Greece’s most famous warriors. But he made a terrible mistake. He betrayed her for another woman and the...
2021-04-1220 min
ScreamQueenz PodiverseMY BLOODY VALENTINE (1981) with BRYAN NORTON & TARA GARNER"It can't be happening again..."It's CANADIAN HORROR MONTH at ScreamQueenz, and we're starting the festivities by taking a look at their truly iconic slasher classic MY BLOODY VALENTINE from 1981.Special Guests: BRYAN NORTON: Director - "Jack Attack", Author - "FOR GOD'S SAKE, GET OUT!": The Amityville Horror at the MoviesTARA GARNER: Actual Canadian, Resident HistorianMY BLOODY VALENTINE directed by GEORGE MILHALKA. Starring PAUL KELMAN, LORI HALLIER, NEIL AFFLECK, KEITH KNIGHT, CYNTHIA DALE, HELENE UDY and DON FRANCKSGet access to THE...
2021-04-091h 32Garner's Greek MythologyEP 18: The Fates & The Furies - A Horror ShowSend us a text... Welcome to Episode 18. Here we open Pandora’s Box, and inside, to our horror, we find ... the Fates and the Furies.All divine, the Three Fates and the Three Furies were daughters of the ancient being Nyx, who was herself the daughter of Chaos …The Fates presided at every birth, determining a mortal’s lifespan and occupation. The Furies were enforcers of natural laws and enacted vengeance on anyone who committed an unforgivable crime. Some say that the Furies were the original vampires, as they drank their victims blood ...Na...
2021-04-0418 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 17: Nymphs - Between Gods & MortalsSend us a text ... Welcome to Episode 17. In this podcast we enter the extraordinary world of nymphs.These semi-divine beings were young girls who populated and protected every waterway, spring and sacred grove. They were not deathless, but could live for centuries, and were found throughout Greece, Sicily, Crete and on all the Cycladic islands of the Aegean sea …Because they appeared as young girls, eternally beautiful, many of the stories surrounding them were erotic in nature. Many remained virgins, but others became lovers to the Olympic gods, including Zeus...
2021-03-2222 min
The KYLEROCKSOUT ShowFueled By Lore W/Patrick & BethThis episode was so much fun to do and it's been a while since we talked with local artists and creatives. Join us in this episode when we talk to new podcasters Patrick Garner (Maddie's Changed, Morning Honey) and Beth (local artist). They talk about the new podcast titled, "Fueled By Lore", which you can check out now wherever you get your podcasts. They talk about how they came together to create and what the show is about and what to expect. Patrick also performs a few songs from his project Morning Honey and a special track from Maddie's...
2021-03-151h 25Garner's Greek MythologyEP 16: Circe - Herbs, Spells & MurderSend us a text ... Welcome to Episode 16, where we linger on the mysterious island of Aeaea with the goddess Circe.She trafficked in herbs and magical spells, and became infamous for turning sailors who stumbled onto her beaches into wolves, and wolves into swine, and swine into snakes …Circe’s lasting fame arose during the year the wily Odysseus spent in her company. He had hoped to swiftly return home as the Trojan war ended, but was constantly delayed — and when he encountered Circe, he hardly expected to become her lov...
2021-03-0821 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 15: Eleusinian Mysteries - The Only Way To Save Your ButtSend us a text ... Welcome to Episode 15, where we travel back to Athens in our mythology time machine for one grand purpose: We seek to experience the famous Eleusinian Mysteries. The Mysteries were a must-attend, life-or-death ritual. Those who successfully participated were assured a pleasant afterlife. And those who did not attend were herded by Hades into a dismal place equivalent to Hell …A gift to mortals by the goddess Demeter, the Eleusinian Mysteries were held in the town of Eleusis for more than a thousand years. They were so s...
2021-02-2121 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 14: Dionysos - Rockstar GodSend us a text... Welcome to Episode 14 where we look at the adventures — and the strangely modern travails — of the wine-god, Dionysos, whom the Romans called Bacchus.An ancient being, he was the exotic god of ecstasy and dance. The inventor of theater and wine, he was alternately celebrated and feared. Whereas many of the Olympic gods exploited women, he was their liberator. And his marriage to the princess Ariadne was as celebrated in Greece as that of Romeo and Juliet in Italy 3,000 years later ...Narrated by mythologist and best...
2021-02-1223 minGarner's Greek MythologyEP 13: Hephaistos - Every God Has His DaySend us a text... Welcome to Episode 13. How many of us know the god Hephaistos? You may think of him as Vulcan… but that's the Roman rebranding of the god who was known by the ancient Greeks as the fire-god.He was the god who turned his disability into a genius that wowed the gods and men alike. His seemingly endless creations were almost unimaginable. Robots called automatons roamed his workshops & Zeus constantly called on him to craft thunderbolts ...Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Myt...
2021-02-0121 minGarner's Greek MythologyEp 12: Hermes, Hera & Hestia - H-H-H-Heavens!Send us a text... Welcome to Episode 12. We start with everybody's friend, the winged-foot god Hermes... He's the god of fertility and guide to the underworld… the patron god of thieves and dreams.Then we shift to the queen of the heavens, Hera, who was married to Zeus and takes the crown as the most vindictive wife in history... and to her counterpart, Hestia, the goddess of home and hearth who chose to be nobody’s wife.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner...
2021-01-2220 minGarner's Greek MythologyEp 11: Hekate & Ares - Be Very AfraidSend us a text... Welcome to Episode11. Listen as we wander in the shadows of ancient crossroads with the goddess Hekate, the patron of today’s witches. She was as close a friend to Hades as she was to the divine huntress, Artemis. We finish the second half of the episode in the company of the god of war, the remorseless Ares. Hekate easily slipped between the world of the living and the dead. And whereas Hekate moved through the shifting dark of mysteries, Ares drove men into the da...
2021-01-1018 minGarner's Greek MythologyEp 10: The Pythia - 100,000 to 0Send us a text... In our 10th episode we meet The Pythia, perhaps Greece's most astonishing figure. She served as Apollo's voice of prophesy. And unsurprisingly, she was never wrong.You may have heard her referred to as the Delphic Oracle, because she lived in Delphi, which the Greeks considered the center of the worldThe Pythia was considered infallible, and indeed, for a period exceeding 1,000 years, she is never recorded as making a wrong prediction. Generals, politicians, tyrants and common men all relied on her counsel.
2021-01-0221 min
Cook On High For 30 MinutesStripping featuring Zach GarnerIndianapolis comedian Zach Garner joins the boys in reviewing...uh...chicken strips I think? Yeah!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cookonhighfor30minutes/support
2020-12-301h 01Garner's Greek MythologyEp 9: Aphrodite - Love Is A BattlefieldSend us a text... In our best installment yet (and our 9th episode) , we meet Aphrodite. You might think of her as Venus, but the Greeks knew her as Aphrodite, the eternal Goddess of Love.Her origins are amazing, and her decision to devote herself to the arts of love are an amazing decision, as you will see. What happened to this seductress? Reassuringly, nothing. Of all the gods and goddesses, Aphrodite remains the most engaged in the modern world.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Ga...
2020-12-2121 minGarner's Greek MythologyEp 8: Poseidon & Hades - "Come Hell or High Water"Send us a text... In the 8th episode of Garner's Greek Mythology , we meet Zeus' two brothers, Poseidon and Hades. The first was the Lord of the Sea, and the second? The dark Lord of the Underworld.Poseidon, known to the Romans as Neptune, ruled all waters. When crossed he could create earthquakes and rake shorelines with mighty tsunamis. Sailors sacrificed to him to ensure calm seas and safe passage. Urged on by his sister, Demeter, to create the world's most beautiful animal, h...
2020-12-1222 minGarner's Greek MythologyEp 7: Apollo - NEVER Cross This God!Send us a text... This is episode 7 of Garner's Greek Mythology. Apollo was the god of prophesy and healing. Known as the sun-god, he founded the famous temple in Delphi from which the Pythia issued warnings and prophesies for more than 1200 years.Apollo also established centers for healing throughout Greece. Yet like his sister Artemis, he was a god of contradictions. For instance, if infuriated he could spread plague with a single arrow.In this episode we travel through Greece and then into Rome. The son of Z...
2020-12-0325 minGarner's Greek MythologyEp 6: Artemis - Greeks Are Slow to Learn & Quick to DieSend us a text... This is episode 6 of Garner's Greek Mythology. What a journey! Here we discuss Artemis, the protector of girls, women and all things that suckle--yet, we learn that she was also a skilled hunter. Like Athene and the gods, this goddess was riddled with contradictions.The Romans in their infuriating way renamed her Diane ... She was a proud virgin goddess. Whereas Aphrodite--the goddess we know as Venus--loved song and dance and seduction, Artemis was stern. She was also a traditionalist who surrounded herself with nymphs. As a...
2020-11-2227 minGarner's Greek MythologyEp 5: Athene - Dazzling Warrior GoddessSend us a text... This is episode 5 of Garner's Greek Mythology. Here we discuss Athene, the so-called rational goddess of war. Was she? Hardly. Like all the gods she was complex and riddled with contradictions. Her stories are frequently those of passion and outrage. Reason was often set aside by this goddess who was considered the most intelligent of all the Olympic gods. Her sternness masked her fierce ardor.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. The series views these di...
2020-11-1428 min
Garner's Greek MythologyEp 4: Zeus - A Monster’s Life & DeathSend us a text... In this episode 4 of Garner's Greek Mythology, we look at Zeus, the greatest Olympic god. He's best revealed through his many stories--and the episode is filled with them.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. The series views these divine beings as if they were anything but mythical...In this episode we meet Danae, Perseus, Demeter, Hera, Io, Persephone, Athena, Sisyphus, Herakles, Prometheus, Pandora and others. Each is touched by Zeus, and each is never the s...
2020-11-0836 min
Garner's Greek MythologyEp 3: Gaia - Creator & DestroyerSend us a text... You‘ve heard of Zeus, Apollo and Aphrodite. In episode 3 we explore the Greek creation story and learn of a divinity who has made the world and has the power to kill gods at her whim.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. The series views these divine beings as if they were anything but mythical...In this episode we travel waaay back in time, in fact four to five billion years. We meet the...
2020-10-3027 min
Garner's Greek MythologyEp 2: No Country For Old Gods...Send us a text... Episode two examines what really happened to the revered Greek gods and where they are today. Historians treat them as fantasies, as "myths." Here we suspend our disbelief and explore why the gods were never myths; here, too, we follow them as they slowly retreat during the collapse of the Roman empire--and wander into other pursuits as a new religion slowly subverts the old.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series. The series views the...
2020-10-3018 min
Garner's Greek MythologyEp 1: The Gods NEVER Left!Send us a textIn Garner's Greek Mythology, we discover that the Greek gods never left! They’re here, now and operating in our modern world. It’s a wildly entertaining exploration that makes today’s world come alive.Narrated by mythologist and best-selling author, Patrick Garner, Garner's Greek Mythology is unlike any other Greek history series as the podcasts view these divine beings as if they were anything but mythical ...If you love this podcast, you'll also enjoy new stories about the gods in Garner's novel Homo...
2020-10-2918 min
ScreamQueenz PodiverseJohn Carpenter's THE FOG (1980) with TARA GARNER & MICHAEL KEYLOUNHAPPY HALLOWEEN, MY BEAUTIFUL SCREAMERZ!John Carpenter Month continues with a look at his 1980 supernatural revenge flick, THE FOG starring ADRIENNE BARBEAU, JAMIE LEIGH CURTIS, TOM ATKINS, JANET LEIGH and HAL HOLBROOK.The residents of Antonio Bay are in for quite a shock when their town's Centennial celebration is invaded by a hoard of undead sailors hellbent on revenge.My shipmates during this meteorological massacre are world-famous actor MICHAEL KEYLOUN and the fabulous TARA GARNER.*****Pick up your copy of the "You've Got Red On You" 2021 Horror Calendar at...
2020-10-261h 33
Relate w/ Patrick McAndrewMaking Broadway Accessible with Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane: Episode 123In this episode of Relate, we are joined by three-time Tony-winning producer Bonnie Comley and six-time Tony-winning producer Stewart F. Lane. We discuss the current state of Broadway, especially during times of Covid, and how their streaming platform, BroadwayHD, is making theater more accessible to a wider and more diverse audience. We discuss how Broadway has always been an evolving art form, the role of producers in a production, collaboration for artistic and financial success, how to find a great script, and the future of Broadway. There is a lot of great conversation to unpack in this episode, so...
2020-09-231h 05
Pat's ChatWill Sutherland & Joel Garner: Private Schools Prince'sPretty big episode this week, 2 massive guests in Will Sutherland and Joel Garner. We chat about all things mateship as well as talking about Will's transition from school into cricket and discussing the decision that he had to make with regards to footy or cricket. With Joel, we talk about how's he coped with moving away from friends and family to play for the Port Adelaide football club and what's life like in Adelaide. Of course it wouldn't be a Pat's Chat podcast without some unreal stories as well told by myself and the boys. It's going to be...
2020-04-3029 min