Podcasts by Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids
Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family.
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S9E6 - Nobody Likes Ares (All About Ares) from 2023-11-24T05:00
Oh Muses! Help us speak of the god of war, Ares, son of Zeus and Hera and all his bad decisions. We encounter Aphrodite getting caught being unfaithful, unruly giants, sibling fights, vaguely worde...
ListenS9E5 - Bikol and Tagalog Me Back from 2023-11-17T05:00
Oh Muses! Help us in our travels to the Philippines to tell some Filipino legends from the Tagalog and Bicol regions. We encounter arguing pixie sisters, many dialects, strategic lullabies and why ...
ListenS9E4 - A Multiverse of Helens from 2023-11-10T05:00
Oh Muses! We tell some tales you already know -- of Helen, Menelaus, Odysseus, and Agamemnon -- but with secrets revealed! We encounter Herodotus, beach wrestling, cloud women, another water entity...
ListenS9E3 - Howling Around - All About Wolves from 2023-11-03T04:00
Oh Muses! We tell many tales of Canis lupus. In it we encounter anti-wolf propaganda, the unrequited love of a goddess, civic planning, new obsessions, and ecosystem facts. If you’re interested in ...
ListenS9E2 - Asclepius the Healer from 2023-10-27T04:00
Oh Muses! We tell the tale of Asclepius and his heroic deeds. In it we encounter the first Cesarian section, love gone wrong, the off-stage death of a minor character, anatomically named gods, deat...
ListenS9E1 - Who's Who in Greek Mythology from 2023-10-20T04:00
Oh Muses! Today we talk about all the gods on Mt. Olympus and beyond! In this episode we encounter some messed up family dynamics, Zeus’ many children, most of the gods on Mount Olympus, and some t...
ListenSeason 9 Trailer: Some Updates! from 2023-10-06T17:56
Season 9 is nigh! Coming to your ear bones on 10/20! Among the snake beings and gods and demi-gods we have some changes! We are dropping the first episode of the Disney Frozen Podcast: Forces of Na...
ListenS8E10 - Ancient Greece's Most Wanted Part Deux from 2023-06-23T04:00
Oh Muses! Protect us as we invoke the names of the rascals of Greek Mythology who live in Tartarus. Ixion. Salmoneus. Danaides. In this episode, we encounter someone being pushed into a fire, flirt...
ListenS8E7 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Jade Emperor from 2023-06-02T04:00
Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Jade Emporer and the Chinese Zodiac. In this episode we encounter unnamed evil, lots of studying, jealous rats, word definitions, and three major belief systems. —...
ListenS8E6 - You Odyssey This: Arrows and A-Rivals from 2023-05-26T04:00
Oh Muses! Help us continue the tale of Odysseus trying to make his way home from the ruins of Troy. In this episode we encounter upsetting pig facts, still-mooing beef, the burdens of leadership, h...
ListenS8E4 - You Odyssey This: The Floating City and the Cannibals from 2023-05-12T04:00
Oh Muses! The winds are not kind to Odysseus and his crew in this continuation of our Odyssey retelling. In his adventuring we encounter secret windbags, exotic metal, ill-timed naps, a blinded Cyc...
ListenS8E3 - You Odyssey This: Hubris and the Lotus Eaters from 2023-05-05T04:16
Oh Muses! Troy still looms large in the tale of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca. Odysseus starts to tell his tale from the beginning and we encounter vengeful seas, neglecting the gods, non-linear...
ListenS8E2 - You Odyssey This: Beach Party Gone Wrong from 2023-04-28T04:00
Oh Muses! This episode we finally find Odysseus and hear what he's been up to. We encounter strangers in their birthday suits, islands of birds, compassionate nymphs, consequences of actions, and P...
ListenSeason 8 Trailer! from 2023-03-22T04:00
Oh Muses! We come to warn of another season of Greeking Out coming to your ear bones on 4/21/23! In these coming episodes we delve into the life and times of Odysseus of Ithaca and his journey home...
ListenSeason 8 Trailer! from 2023-03-22T04:00
Oh Muses! We come to warn of another season of Greeking Out coming to your ear bones on 4/21/23! In these coming episodes we delve into the life and times of Odysseus of Ithaca and his journey home...
ListenS7E7 - All About Dionysius from 2022-11-11T05:00
Oh Muses! Today we tell the story of Dionysius, the Twice Born, and his journey to Mount Olympus. We encounter god-induced madness, bursting into flames, partying too hard, Mysteries, self un-alivi...
ListenS7E4 - The Curse of the House of Atreus from 2022-10-21T04:00
Oh Muses! The story of Troy might not be as simple as you think! In this episode we're talking family curses. We encounter lots of un-aliving, trying to dodge prophecy, matricide, a deadly accident...
ListenS7E2 - Me Oh Maya: The Lords of Xibalba vs The Hero Twins from 2022-10-07T04:00
Oh Muses! The Lords of Xibalba are out to kill the Hero Twins in this episode, but first, they will play ball. We encounter a river of blood, decapitation, resurrections, giant bats, scary scorpion...
ListenS6E10 - It's Re-Mago-ble: Haesik and Dalsun from 2022-06-03T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Haesik and Dalsun. We encounter animals dressing up like humans, people getting eaten, favorite celestial bodies, garlic breath, and a new beginning. -...
ListenS6E9 - Let's Get Sanskrit! Narasimha and Hiranyakashipu from 2022-05-27T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Narasimha. We encounter overreactions of the deadly kind, a major religion, a father determined to kill his son, reincarnations, loose terminology, and...
ListenS5E8 - Circe from 2021-12-03T05:00
Our final episode this season! In this episode, we tell the tale of Circe. We encounter bad decisions, using potions to solve your problems, unrequited love, a sea change, and personal growth.
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S5E7 - Apollo and Hermes from 2021-11-26T05:00
In this episode, we tell the tale of an impressive prank. We encounter a crisis of self-image, an impromptu dance party, emotional mess, and a sincere apology.
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S5E6 - Living in D'Nile with Aset and Usir from 2021-11-19T05:00
In this episode, we well the tale of Isis and Osiris, or Aset and Usir. We encounter sibling rivalry, playing stupid games to win stupid prizes, dying multiple times, being ripped into pieces, doin...
ListenS5E6 - Living in D'Nile with Isis and Osiris from 2021-11-19T05:00
In this episode, we well the tale of Isis and Osiris, or Aset and Usir. We encounter sibling rivalry, playing stupid games to win stupid prizes, dying multiple times, being ripped into pieces, doin...
ListenS5E5 - Hephaestus and Dionysus from 2021-11-11T05:00
In this episode, we tell a tale of an elaborate revenge plot. We encounter the god of wine and fun times, an introvert at a party, good craftsmanship, and bonding through mutual enemies.
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S5E4 - Ragnarok-ing Out with Loki from 2021-11-05T04:00
Not Explicit! This episode, as with all our episodes, is for kids! Thanks for letting us know, it was a mistake.
In this episode, we tell a tale of the trickster Loki and his quest to fix his o...
S5E3 - Ancient Greek Monster Mash the Sequel from 2021-10-29T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode, we tell the tale of many terrifying monsters. We encounter Latin, the removal of all of someone’s muscles, winning contests against jealous gods, ill-advised romances, so...
ListenS5E1 - Demeter and Persephone and Hades from 2021-10-15T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Demeter and her daughter Persephone. We encounter IRL kidnappings that are not romantic, fruits that are really berries, dial up, the king of the Under...
ListenS5E1 - Demeter and Persephone and Hades from 2021-10-15T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Demeter and her daughter Persephone. We encounter IRL kidnappings that are not romantic, fruits that are really berries, dial up, the king of the Under...
ListenS4E8 - The Ancient Olympics from 2021-06-18T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of ancient athletes that competed (and cheated) to win the Ancient Olympic games. We encounter an Emperor who bribes his way into winning, athleticism wit...
ListenS4E7 - Prophets and Seers from 2021-06-11T04:00
Oh Muses! The stories featured in Greeking Out are original adaptations of classic Greek myths. This week’s story features punishments that don’t fit the crime, being able to see the future, spying...
ListenS4E6 - Mesopotamian Around with Gilgamesh from 2021-06-04T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we are Mesopotamian Around while we tell the epic tale of Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality. We encounter more bad coping mechanisms for grief, the realities of deat...
ListenS4E5 - The Stories of the Stars from 2021-05-28T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tales of Orion and Kallisto, who both meet horrible fates for being Artemis’ friend. We encounter pranks that go way too far, Zeus not being able to leave anyo...
ListenS4E4 - Andromeda and Perseus from 2021-05-21T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of a hero who rescues a princess and a princess who doesn't really need rescuing. We come across boastful mothers, scary sea monsters, a terrible flood, a...
ListenS4E3 - The Giant Problem from 2021-05-14T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the Gigantomachy, or how the Giants challenged the Olympians for control of the Cosmos. We come across a war started for ridiculous reasons, lots of fi...
ListenS4E2 - Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Pandora from 2021-05-07T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the creation of humans. We come across generous Titans, a vengeful Zeus, stories with plots that reinforce gender stereotypes, and all the horrors of m...
ListenS4E1 - The Olympians and the Titans from 2021-04-30T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of how the Olympians came to power. We come across some pretty bad parents, people with too many arms, primordial beings with anatomical names, and lots o...
ListenS4E1 - The Olympians and the Titans from 2021-04-30T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of how the Olympians came to power. We come across some pretty bad parents, people with too many arms, primordial beings with anatomical names, and lots o...
ListenS4E1 - The Olympians and the Titans from 2021-04-30T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of how the Olympians came to power. We come across some pretty bad parents, people with too many arms, primordial beings with anatomical names, and lots o...
ListenS3E5 - Of Eros and Psyche Pt. 2 from 2020-11-14T05:00
Oh Muses! In this last episode of season 3 we conclude the tale of the lovers Eros and Psyche. We come across cranky mother-in-laws, helpful insects, and a journey to the underworld
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S3E4 - Of Eros and Psyche Pt. 1 from 2020-11-07T05:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the lovers Eros and Psyche. We come across some jealous siblings, gaslighting, a very unpleasant prophecy, invisible servants, and hiding your true sel...
ListenOf Eros and Psyche Pt. 1 from 2020-11-07T05:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the lovers Eros and Psyche. We come across some jealous siblings, gaslighting, a very unpleasant prophecy, invisible servants, and hiding your true sel...
ListenS3E3 - Midas and the Golden Touch from 2020-10-31T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of King Midas and his Golden Touch. We come across comical amounts of horse manure, an uncontrollable rage that destroys lives, cousin rivalry, and snakes...
ListenS3E3 - Midas and the Golden Touch from 2020-10-31T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of King Midas and his Golden Touch. We come across comical amounts of horse manure, an uncontrollable rage that destroys lives, cousin rivalry, and snakes...
ListenS3E3 - Midas and the Golden Touch from 2020-10-31T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of King Midas and his Golden Touch. We come across secrets too funny not to share, ridiculous facial features, golden bathtubs, and badly made wishes. ---...
ListenS3E2 - Heracles Pt. 2 - The Twelve Labors of Heracles from 2020-10-24T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we finish the tale of Heracles and his ten or twelve labors. We learn a lot about vicious livestock, poisonous poop, and using your brain instead of your brawn.
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S3E2 - Heracles Pt. 2 - The Twelve Labors of Heracles from 2020-10-24T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we finish the tale of Heracles and his ten or twelve labors. We learn a lot about vicious livestock, poisonous poop, and using your brain instead of your brawn. National ...
ListenS3E1 - Heracles Pt. 1 - the G.O.A.T. of Greek Mythology from 2020-10-17T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Heracles and his Labors. We come across comical amounts of horse manure, an uncontrollable rage that destroys lives, cousin rivalry, and snakes. And we...
ListenS3E1 - Heracles Pt. 1 - the G.O.A.T. of Greek Mythology from 2020-10-17T04:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Heracles and his Labors. We come across comical amounts of horse manure, an uncontrollable rage that destroys lives, cousin rivalry, and snakes. And we...
ListenS2E5 - Ancient Greece's Most Wanted from 2020-06-12T09:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the inhabitants of Tartarus, and their dastardly deeds. We come across violations of hospitality, someone who tries to cheat death, and people who are ...
ListenS2E4 - Daedalus and Icarus from 2020-06-05T09:03
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Daedalus the inventor, his son, Icarus, and their escape from imprisonment. We come across old friends, a man with a plan, the mysterious death of riva...
ListenS2E3 - Atalanta the Warrior from 2020-05-29T13:27
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Atalanta the Warrior and her adventures. We come across rampaging centaurs, estranged fathers, spiteful log burning, and some shiny shiny golden apples...
ListenS2E2 - Orpheus and Eurydice from 2020-05-22T09:13
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of two star-crossed lovers and their journey to the Underworld and back. We come across a bard with a lot of charisma, anti-snake propaganda, and dying of...
ListenS2E1 - Theseus and the Minotaur from 2020-05-15T09:00
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the monstrous creature in the labyrinth and of King Minos and his defeat at the hands of Ariadne and Theseus. We come across bovine-centered miracles, ...
ListenWe're Back! Season 2 Coming Soon from 2020-05-06T16:12
In honor of the 2nd Zeus the Mighty book-Zeus the Mighty: The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur-we're excited to announce Season 2 of Greeking Out, coming to your ears starting May 15th!
ListenS1E5 - Arachne the Weaver from 2019-11-18T09:27
Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the mortal weaver Arachne and her excellent tapestries. We come across some ill-advised bragging, weaving, a tapestry with a lot to say, gods in disgu...
ListenS1E4 - Echo and Narcissus from 2019-11-11T09:40
Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of the nymph Echo, the mortal she fell in love with. We come across unfaithful gods, repetition, eternal curses, repetition, reflective surfaces, repetit...
ListenS1E3 - Ancient Greek Monster Mash from 2019-11-04T10:17
Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell tales of monsters that lurk in the shadows of ancient Greece. We come across riddles, ill-advised drinking, kingdoms for ransom, eye-gouging, and a man-eating whi...
ListenS1E2 - Phaethon and the Sun Chariot from 2019-10-28T11:50
Oh, Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Phaethon, son of Helios, and how he travels to distant lands in order to meet the father he's never known. We come across flaming horses, surprise sib...
ListenS1E1 - Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece from 2019-10-21T13:28
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece, in which Jason travels to the far edges of the known world in search of a fleece to help him regain his kingdom. We encoun...
ListenGet Ready for Nat Geo Kids Greeking Out! from 2019-10-09T19:36
Oh Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient G...
ListenGet Ready for Nat Geo Kids Greeking Out! from 2019-10-09T19:36
Oh Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient G...
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