Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

All Systems Argo 3 - Argus is as Good As Yours

All Systems Argo 2 - War and Fleece

Jason, the rightful heir to the throne of Iolcus, embarks on a perilous quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece to reclaim his kingdom from his uncle, Pelias. With the guidance of Hera and Athena, the shipwright Argus constructs the magical vessel Argo, crewed by a legendary team of heroes including Heracles, Orpheus, and ...

All Systems Argo 1 - Succession

The quest for the Golden Fleece originates in the kingdom of Boeotia, where King Athamas’s wife, Ino, orchestrates a famine to disinherit the king’s children, Phrixus and Helle. A magical golden ram rescues the siblings, though Helle falls into the sea, leaving behind the Hellespont. In Iolkos, the usurper King Pelias ...

Dionysus and the Pirates

Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy, frequently assumed human form to observe mortal life and indulge in earthly pleasures. During one such excursion, he encountered a group of pirates who attempted to kidnap him for ransom. Rather than resisting, he toyed with his captors, manifesting vines across the ship's m...

Half-Horseing Around with Centaurs!

Centaurs in Greek mythology originate from the hubris of King Ixion, who attempted to seduce Hera. Zeus thwarted this betrayal by creating a cloud-based duplicate, Nephele, leading to the birth of the first centaurs. These creatures, often depicted as wild and untamed, frequently clashed with the Lapithae, a conflict f...

Zeus Ruins Everything - feat. Rick Riordan

Jupiter’s largest moons—Ganymede, Io, and Europa—derive their names from figures in Greek mythology who were famously targeted by Zeus. These myths often involve the god’s questionable courting practices, including kidnapping and unwanted transformations, which frequently resulted in life-altering consequences for the ...

Special Feature: Tom Hiddleston is the Oracle of Pompeii

Pompeii serves as a unique archaeological time capsule, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary Roman citizens rather than just the elite. The sudden burial of the city by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE preserved everything from street-side food stalls—known as thermopolia—to intimate graffiti and novelty items...

S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux

In the final episode of the season, "Greeking Out" explores legends from the Ancient Olympics, distinct from a contemporary sporting event that cannot be named for legal reasons. The hosts recount the mythical origins of the games, including the stories of King Pelops and Heracles, and highlight the significance of the...

S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!

Daily life in ancient civilizations reveals profound similarities to modern human experiences, despite the vast temporal and cultural differences. Ancient Greek society functioned through distinct social roles, where naming conventions often honored ancestors or deities, and public spaces like the Agora and gymnasiums ...

S10E8 - Sea Monster Mash

Sea monsters and aquatic creatures from global mythology reflect humanity's enduring fascination with the dangers and mysteries of the ocean. Ancient Greek myths feature the massive Cetus, often conflated with the Scandinavian Kraken—a creature now understood as an exaggerated account of the giant squid. Beyond monster...

S10E7 - Ethiopian and Out with the Snake King

S10E6 - Troy Story: Orestes LIVES

S10E5 - Troy Story: Iphigenia LIVES

S10E4 - Roman Around with Gladiators

S10E3 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Legend of the White Snake Pt 2

S10E2 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Legend of the White Snake Pt 1

This podcast episode explores the Chinese mythology tale, The Legend of the White Snake, which blends elements from Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. The story follows Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing, two snakes who transform into human women and encounter a kind man named Xuxian. The tale is popularized through books, movi...

S10E1 - Apollo is Grounded

Trailer - Season 10

S9E10 - Selene and Endymion

S9E9 - Oh Muses! And Other Minor Gods

In this episode of Greeking Out, the hosts delve into the stories of minor gods in Greek mythology, emphasizing their importance despite their relative obscurity. They begin by discussing the Muses, the goddesses of artistic inspiration, detailing their parentage and individual roles. The hosts then recount the tale of...