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PODCAST

The Midnight Myth Podcast

Derek Jones and Laurel Hostak

Derek & Laurel dish on myths, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling. From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars, we"ve been making pop culture sound smart since 2017.

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All Episodes

01:12:41

(Bonus) The Wheel of Ka: Episode Four, The Waste...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/30

The Wheel of Ka, our monthly Dark Tower podcast, is back! Join Derek and Steve for a no-holds-barred discussion of the second half of Book III: The Waste Lands. Picking up where we left off and traveling into Lud, we’ll explore the changing landscape of Stephen King’s fantasy epic, the character growth of our beloved ka-tet, and the strange new evils and dangers they encounter along the Path of the Beam. Long days, pleasant nights. Support us at www.patreon.com/midnightmyth Check out our new merch

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01:09:59

Episode 106: Hammer of the Gods | MCU's Thor, Myth &...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/25

He comes from the land of the ice and snow, with the midnight sun, where the hot springs flow… You know where we’re going with this. The third in a series of character studies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we’re rounding out the core Avenger trio with everyone’s favorite god of hammers (um, we mean Thunder), THE MIGHTY THOR. From his roots in the Norse mythological tradition and rise to prominence in the era of Viking to the influence of 20th century psychology, this episode breaks apart how

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01:01:34

Game of Thrones S8E6 Bonus: A Time for Wolves

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/22

And now our watch is ended. Join us at the end of the road as we analyze and explore the final episode of the cultural juggernaut that is Game of Thrones. We bring in historical parallels to fallen empires and civil wars, references to pagan mythology and German Expressionism, and everything in between. Was it the ending we’d all hoped for? Was it an ending we can live with? What did it all mean? All these questions and more as we bid a thankful goodbye to the beloved series. Support us at

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01:01:42

Episode 105: A Diamond in the Rough | Aladdin, The...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/19

Can storytelling change the world? How does our media shape our understanding and perceptions of other cultures? As we await the release of the live-action remake of the beloved animated film Aladdin, these questions have bubbled to the surface. In this exploration of the best-known retelling of Aladdin and his Enchanted Lamp, we’ll learn about the jinn of Islamic theology, the tangled publication history of the One Thousand and One Nights, and the stories that came together to inspire a children’s

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00:53:44

Game of Thrones S8E5 Bonus: Wake the Dragon

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/14

Game of Thrones Season 8 spoilers, y’all. Here with our quick take on Episode 5: The Bells, we’re interested in the historical context of the BIG THING THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK—both in our literal history and the history of Westeros. We’ll investigate conquerors like Julius Caesar and A Song of Ice & Fire characters like Jon Connington. Plus our standout scenes, MVPs, and light predictions for the finale. Ring the bells. Support us at www.patreon.com/midnightmyth Check out our new merch store for

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00:58:47

Episode 104: Come What May | Moulin Rouge, Greek Myth...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/12

Love is a many splendored thing, love lifts us up where we belong, all you need is love! Come with us to the Underworld of turn-of-the-century Paris—a nightclub, a dancehall and a bordello… the Moulin Rouge. Revisiting the 2001 modern classic by Baz Luhrmann, we’ll explore the tenets of Aristotelian tragedy, the Greek myth of Orpheus & Eurydice, and the historical period known as La Belle Epoque. The tragic love story of Christian & Satine, soundtracked with contemporary popular music,

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00:40:44

Game of Thrones S8E4 Bonus: A Song of Iced Coffee

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/07

The Last of the Starks get ready for the last war this week, and we stare down the barrel of the final episodes of Game of Thrones. So many questions! Will Jon and Dany turn on each other? Who will sit on the Iron Throne? Why didn’t Jon pet the very good boy Ghost? In another bonus recap/quick analysis of the show’s final season, we share standout scenes, MVPs, a few out-there predictions, and some literary connections. Also, there was a coffee cup. Support us at www.patreon.com/midnightmyth Check

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00:56:33

Episode 103: On Your Left | MCU's Captain America,...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/05/05

Who will campaign door to door for America? Why, the Star-Spangled Man with a plan. Our Captain America character study is here, the second in a new series of character-based podcasts from the MCU. Hot on the heels of Avengers: Endgame, Derek and Laurel analyze the long, emotional arc of a 90-year old superhero. We track his character evolution from scrappy young man to propaganda symbol to fugitive to savior in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Through comparisons to the Greek hero Perseus and the

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00:46:59

Game of Thrones S8E3 Bonus: Blue Eyes

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/30

On another special bonus episode of the Midnight Myth, Derek and Laurel tackle Game of Thrones, season 8 episode 3: The Long Night. The night is dark and full of spoilers! Who was the episode MVP? How did we handle the casualties? Where do we go from here? All that, plus an analysis of the battle tactics at Winterfell and some of the most impactful character relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midnightmyth/support

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00:58:10

Episode 102: Avengers Assemble | Endgame, Mythology &...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/28

We’re in the Endgame now. Hot on the heels of the release of Avengers: Endgame, a defining moment for the MCU, and the culmination of 22 films spanning over a decade, we’re here with a deep dive into some of the most potent themes at play. A heavily spoiler-filled discussion kicks off with our first impressions, then turns to the history of the American Civil War, 20th century psychology, and Greek mythology. There were over 14 million ways this movie could have unfolded, 14 million possible

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01:23:22

(Bonus) The Wheel of Ka: Episode Three, The Waste...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/24

The podcasting ka-tet is back at it again, set your watch and warrant on it. This time, Derek and Steve are tackling the third book of Stephen King’s the Dark Tower: The Waste Lands. The scope of this book meant that your pod-slingers took a look at the events of the first half of the third book— Book One: Jake, Fear In a Handful of Dust. Tune your satellite dishes, rotating atop your heads, to awesome, as Derek and Steve look at Jake, Susanna, Eddie, and Roland. The influence of the Medieval

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00:50:30

Game of Thrones S8E2 Bonus: Jenny & Her Ghost

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/23

Game of Thrones is back with its final season, and we’re here with a recap and roundup of Season 8, episode 2: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Find out who our MVPs are, major themes, standout scenes, and a few fan theories and predictions going forward. Who will survive the Battle of Winterfell? Whose life will be cut tragically short in classic George RR Martin style? When will the dragons fight tete a tete? All men must die when the Night King comes knocking. --- Support this podcast:

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00:52:38

Episode 101: Who Is Iron Man? | MCU, Greek Mythology...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/21

“I am Iron Man,” declares genius billionaire, playboy, philanthropist at the end of the blockbuster movie of the same name. Our subject this week is Avenger who started it all, kicking off the MCU with a bang. With an eye to the movies and the highly-anticipated premiere of Avengers: Endgame this week, we’ll look for the mythological, historical, and philosophical roots of the man in the mechanized suit. With inspiration from Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War and Homer’s Iliad, the

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00:42:54

Game of Thrones Season 8 Bonus: That's Treason

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/15

Game of Thrones season 8 is upon us! Winter has come at last and we couldn’t hold our tongues. Join us for a bonus recap and analysis of season eight, episode one: Winterfell. Derek and Laurel will share their first impressions, favorite scenes, and character MVPs. There may be a prediction or fan theory or two along the way. Who will sit on the Iron Throne? Will there be an Iron Throne? Which of our favorite characters will survive, and who will go up in dragon fire? It all starts now. (Spoilers,

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00:59:28

Episode 100: Wizardry | Harry Potter, the Arthurian...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/13

In the landmark 100th episode of the Midnight Myth, we’re going back to our roots in comparative literature and mythology. Derek and Laurel revisit the Arthurian legend, Middle-earth, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for an in-depth analysis of one of storytelling’s most enduring archetypes. How does each character adhere to or evolve the archetype? What is the role of the magician-mentor in any hero’s journey? Most importantly, who would win in a fight? --- Support this podcast:

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00:52:07

Episode 99: With Great Power Comes Great Expectations...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/04/07

What do Charles Dickens, Albert Einstein, and Miles Morales have in common? In a follow-up to our overview of Spider-Man, Derek and Laurel (or perhaps their alternate universe counterparts) offer a deep-dive into the Spider-Verse. We’re exploring the major themes that resonate through the first big-screen appearance of a new Spider-man, Miles. Dust off your physics textbooks and join for a discussion on theories of the multiverse and Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics (woo!). Crack open

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00:58:54

Episode 98: The Masked Menace | Spiderman,...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/03/31

When the troubling chaos of life presents you with unprecedented power from a random radioactive spider bite, what do you do? In a sweeping study of one of the most popular superheroes ever (and his iconic alter ego, Peter Parker), Derek and Laurel draw on mythological and Shakespearean sources to understand the enduring appeal of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. At the core of this conversation is an unconventional coming-of-age narrative, a character who resonates with baby boomers and

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00:39:27

Boomerangerang: Pitch the Script

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/03/24

It’s the Boomerangerang! A scorching pop culture debate tradition from the Midnight Myth. This time around, the theme is “Pitch the Script.” Derek & Laurel draw names of beloved film directors from a hat and fight to the death for their chosen iconoclast to direct… some pretty out-there movie concepts. Who would you rather see direct Rambo vs Bambi? Martin Scorsese or Peter Jackson? Who’s your pick for a post-apocalyptic fantasy—Sofia Coppola or Quentin Tarantino? With unabashed conviction and

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01:15:38

(Bonus) The Wheel of Ka: Episode Two, The Drawing of...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/03/20

The Wheel of Ka returns with Derek and Steve’s discussion on Book II of Stephen King’s the Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three. What can be learned from Roland’s trip up the beach, dodging lobstrosities and crossing a doorway into another dimension only to help a heroin addict cross NYC customs with large sums of cocaine? Derek and Steve breakdown the obstacles in the path of our unlikely three heroes and how each obstacle reflects the dual nature within their souls. Can their souls be mended so

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00:55:49

Episode 97: Oathkeeper | Game of Thrones, the...

The Midnight Myth Podcast ·

2019/03/17

In a new format of Game of Thrones analysis, this episode dives in to a relationship study of two characters from the HBO series: Ser Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth. Both raised to uphold a code of chivalry, with varying degrees of success, this pair constitutes a unique form of doubling within A Song of Ice and Fire. They represent two sides of an age-old argument—and they need one another to reach the next level in their development. With allusions to similar relationships in Dickens and

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