Let’s talk about myths, baby

?What do you know about ancient mythology? Actually, you don’t have to answer, we will: not enough. Beyond tales of Heracles’ adventures and Zeus’ extramarital proclivities, there’s much about Mediterranean mythology that remains widely unknown. That is, naturally, a shame, considering Greek and Roman mythology boasts a slew of jaw-dropping events, anecdotes, and characters. In Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby, all things mythology are placed under the magnifying glass.

Ancient myths like you’ve never heard them before. Hosted by self-proclaimed “30-something millennial with a penchant for cursing and a feminist attitude,” Liv Albert, the podcast digs deep into the stories that have been told for centuries, dissecting them through a modern, feminist lens. The podcast examines tales long taken at face value and asks: what if that’s not really what happened?

Spilling the mythical tea. Though thoroughly researched and heavy on the details, Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby is anything but strictly academic. The podcast is light, humorous, and chuckle-inducing. Albert does a stellar job of conveying complex tales with ease, introducing you to characters you’ve never heard of, only to have you proverbially joined at the hip with them by the end of the episode.

What makes Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby special is the fact that mythology’s female voices are finally heard. The podcast highlights female characters, showcasing their far-from-fictional struggles that still remain prominent today. If you’re a fan of Madeline Miller’s Circe, Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad, or Natalie Haynes’ A Thousand Ships, you’ll want to save this podcast faster than Zeus can turn himself into a raindrop.

Sister, Saviour, Survivor. In one particular episode, Albert dissects the myth of Medusa — the gorgon doomed to curse those who look her in the eyes by turning them to stone. The origins behind Medusa’s curse are plenty, but almost none paint her as the victim she is. Albert narrates the classic tale of Medusa, then ventures into other tales on the cursed gorgon that have quite different stories to tell — not all is as it seems.

It’s not just about the myths, it’s about how they carry on in the modern world. The podcast does not stop at reciting tales of old, but rather explains the weight behind said tales, and how history continues to rhyme with the present. There are lessons within these myths, and Liv Albert makes that clear. The podcast is informative, interesting, and invites deep contemplation. Albert knows how to crack a mean joke or two, making the listening experience an enjoyable one.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to Let’s Talk About Myths, Baby on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anghami | YouTube | Amazon Music.