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Demythifying

Demythifying is the lovechild of two London based BFFs.Listen to our Demythifying episodes which are a combination of mythology and history. Sometimes with a bonus added guestWe also have Demyth turns the page episodes where each episode is a deep dive with an author probing plot, inspiration and good old spoilers in our spoiler sections.

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All Episodes

52:21

Demyth Turns the Page with L R Lam

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2025/05/02

Send us a text This episode Lauren delves into all things dragon with L R Lam. Building of magic systems, gender fluidity and making dragons sexy. This episode rather than a spoiler section the episode splits to delve into book one and book two

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Demyth Turns the Page with Emily Hauser - Women of...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text Lauren welcomes back Emily for the second part of deep diving into Mythica and this episode Lauren cherry picks women from The Odyssey. They talk about the importance of new translations. More on what the Linear B tablets can tell us and go into Lauren's favourite topic weaving. They agree on coming back as a sexually charged magic female goddess as being life goals and why certain women should be reconsidered with historical facts. And thank god Lauren didn't make Emily ...

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67:06

Demyth Turns the Page with Emily Hauser - Women of...

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2025/04/17

Send us a text This episode is the first of a two-parter with Emily Hauser. Today we look into some of the women in the Illiad and dive into chapters in Emily's new book Mythica

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58:50

Demyth Turns the Page with J Susanne Wilson

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2025/04/14

Send us a text Way back last year Lauren caught wind that an author was finally doing a retelling about Ipheginia. Fastforward to now.... Lauren gets into sources, character choices and things that seem totally implausible with Jenny around this pivotal moment that leads up to the Trojan War. The Death and Life of Ipheginia also turns her story from a fullstop into a semi-colon.... what if her story didn't end at Aulis? They also touch on Jennys short story about Aerope and learn where the cu...

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64:22

Demyth Turns the Page with Natasha Pulley

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2025/04/03

Send us a text Todays book is written for all the people who need Dionysus in their life. Lauren gets full on bacchic frenzy with Natasha Pulley as they explore The Hymn to Dionysus. Natasha hops into the Greek Myth space for the first time to share a sort of retelling of The Bacchae. She shares her views on why the legacy of Dionysus is so widespread and why people are loving him now. We dive into plot points and of course get full on spoilery in the spoiler section. Follow Natasha on the so...

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66:32

DeMyth Turns the Page with Maithree Wijesekara

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2025/03/28

Send us a text Happy Fantasy Friday. What happens if you take inspiration from a historical prince with an evil to good arc and flip it on it's head? Enter The Prince Without Sorrow. Lauren was so thilled to talk to Maithree about her debut novel which could be Lauren's book of the year. They delve in deep to the infusion of Buddist philosophy into the Mayakari (witches)... talk family infighting and Maithree shows much restraint in not giving book 2 and 3 spoilers. Follow Maithree online htt...

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80:49

DeMyth Turns the Page With Kim Curran

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2025/03/20

Send us a text This conversation is what happens when 1000 years of mythology is condensed down into just over an hour. Kim Curran introduces Lauren to the Morrigan as she brings Irish Mythology mainstream. They get distracted talking about Saint Patrick getting rid of the snakes from Ireland as well as discussing translations, feminism and various big events in the Morrigans life Follow Kim on Insta @kimecurran

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82:13

DeMyth turns the page again with Grace Curtis

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2025/03/13

Send us a text Lauren NEEDED to talk to Grace Curtis again as she does a genre shift from Sci-Fi to full on fantasy. Find out which historical periods influenced the novel and what Grace and Lauren both find sexy about the Roman Empire. Listen to them not get too political as they break down power and nostalgia in Idolfire and in our own reality and find out Lauren's favourite character as they deep dive into the plot with obligatory spoilers Follow Grace on the socials:

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68:09

Demythifying The Other Ancient Civilisations with...

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2025/02/27

Send us a text We all know the Greeks and Romans... but how many other Ancient Cultures and Civilisations are you unaware even existed? This episode Lauren is joined by Raven Todd DaSilva aka @digitwithraven to scrape the surface of a few of the ones in her amazing book "The Other Ancient Civilisations - Decoding Archaeology's less celebrated cultures". Find Raven on the socials: insta @digitwithraven https://www.digitwithraven.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6P0a1_YLM0i2LoLmP9jCRw

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56:24

DeMyth Turns the Page again with Lauren J A Bear

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2025/02/13

Send us a text Lauren is rejoined by Lauren J A Bear to talk about her ressurection of Rhea Silva. This a new character to welcome into the incredible world of the feminist retelling and Lauren was so here for her. They discuss how Lauren used artistic license in her story and about her sources

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DeMyth Turns The Page with A S Webb

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2025/02/06

Send us a text No Zeus Boys! Lauren is joined by Alex aka A S Webb to talk about Daughter of Chaos - the first in a Greek Myth inspired fantasy trilogy. They deep dive into the plot, talk about positive benefits to modern retellings and which item in Greek mythology is a fashion accessory they would both like to have. Alex gets super juicy in the spoiler section about creative choices she made that had Lauren's jaw hitting the floor and a little teaser of what can be expected in book 2. To ...

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58:19

DeMyth Turns the Page with Olivia Isaac-Henry

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2024/11/04

Travel to the spooky town of Sorrow Spring with Lauren as she talks to author Olivia Isaac-Henry to prolong spooky season into November. Lauren learns all about Saint Kenelm and discusses themes of isolation, mistrust and the blend of religion and customs. Also including the obligatory spoilers.Find Olivia online:Insta - oliviaissachenryauthor

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99:15

Third Time's a Charm to Turn the Page with Jennifer...

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2024/08/01

Jennifer Saint becomes the first guest to appear on the podcast a whopping THREE TIMES.Always a beautifully insightful and charming guest, we discuss her latest offering, HERA. As with her previous novels, we are sure you will love this as much as we did. Adding nuance to a problematic behaviour pattern? Check. Complex familial relationships? Check. Heart and soul in a main character? Check.This book has it all, enjoy the episode!Follow Jennifer on socials:@jennifer.saint.author

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62:57

Demyth Turns the Page with Helen Elizabeth

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2024/07/25

Lauren and Charlotte leave Orca Cove and travel to the Enchanted Vale with this weeks special guests... sister writing duo Helen Elizabeth. Getting into book one of the Beasts of the Briar series they learn about the experience of going from indie to traditionally published, find out why Helen and Elizabeth think romantasy girlies love Fae men and how they crafted their Beauty and the Beast inspired series.They also go into spoilers with plot choices, breaking down characters actions and pers...

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41:51

DeMyth Turns the Page with Hannah Lynn (Part 2)

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2024/07/18

In the second of our back to back two parter, Lauren talks to Hannah Lynn about her novel Daughters of Olympus, to celebrate it's release last week.They discuss taking shots with Helios to get all the good gossip, why Poseidon is the actual worst and why female rage is still a taboo subject.Listen over two weeks, or binge both in one go, but make sure to check both parts out, you won't be disappointed!

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63:13

DeMyth Turns the Page with Hannah Lynn (Part 1)

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2024/07/11

This week is a Demyth FIRST. The first of a back to back two parter conversation that Lauren has with Hannah Lynn.Lauren discusses three of Hannah's first books with her, Athena's Child, A Spartan's Sorrow and Queens of Themiscyra. This is all in a build up for next week's episode about Hannah's latest release Daughters of Olympus.Check this and next week out separately, or binge the two in one go, but don't miss them!

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93:59

DeMyth Turns the Page with Costanza Casati (Again)

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2024/07/04

Our friend Costanza Casati joins us in today's episode to chat all about her latest book Babylonia, which is out today!Semiramis is a fierce woman not to be underestimated in this thrilling tale of a woman clawing her way to power. We discuss eunuchs, reliefs and love triangles, with lots of laughs thrown into the conversation too. And of course, we make Costanza answer another 'Shag. Marry. Kill'Follow Costanza on Instagram: @Costanzacasati

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53:32

Demythifying x Professor Michael Scott

Demythifying ·

2024/06/27

Lauren and Charlotte live their childhood Indiana Jones dreams talking to Professor Michael Scott in today's episode. Discussing his latest publication 'X Marks the Spot' as well as the payment systems in place for the Oracle at Delphi. Follow Michael on socials:X: @profmcscottInstagram: @profmcscottFacebook: Prof Michael ScottEmail: Michaelscottacademic@gmail.comWebsite: Michaelscottweb.comBuy his books from Amazon and all good book retailers!

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72:01

DeMyth Turns the Page with Rosalie M. Lin

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2024/06/20

Join Lauren in this week's episode as she discusses 1930s Shanghai glamour with Rosalie M. Lin and her book Daughter of Calamity. Delving into Chinese mythology, the important meaning of names and whether or not all hobbies need to have a productive output, this is a conversation not to be missed!Follow Rosalie on Instagram: @linrosily

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66:39

DeMyth Turns the Page with Sarah A Parker

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2024/06/13

Join Lauren as she speaks to Fantasy writer Sarah A Parker about her book When The Moon Hatched. To say Lauren enjoyed this book is an understatement. A high fantasy with romance, a quest and DRAGONS? Sign her up!Follow Sarah on socials:Instagram @sarah.a.parker.authorTikTok @sarah.a.parkerJoin Sarah A Parker's reading group on Facebook!

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