Hercules vs. The Podcast

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From atop Mount Olympus, Wise Man Mike spins grand tales of mythology — be it Greek, Norse, or beyond — to poor James The Fool. Cower in fear as bolts of lightning fly from the heavens and strike you firmly in your ear holes! For here there be MONSTERS, GODS, AND HEROES!

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Episodes

Labor Three: CRONUS

Download The Journey In today's tale, we learn of Cronus (not Chronos): Grandfather of Greek Mythology, wily son of the heavens themselves, and blind, baby-eating weirdo. From the secret chasms of the Earth's anus, to the mysteries of Chaos's womb, The Wise Man & The Fool go on their most Jack Kirby-inspired journey yet. Who mistook a bowling ball for a baby? Cronus! Who took the balls of the sky for his mom? Cronus! Who is literally the worst dad in all of Olympus (until Zeus comes along)? ...

May 05, 2015

Labor Two: THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR

Download The Journey In today's tale, we learn of Theseus: son of Poseidon, slayer of The Greek Sinister Six, and all-around psychopath, and of his arch-enemy: The Melancholy Minotaur! What are the sordid origins of the world's first and only bull-man? What system of government could possibly revolve around professional wrestling? Why can't Theseus stop killing people? Why did no one mention the giant turtle? Will the Gods ever stop descending things? And most importantly, what's that noise I he...

Oct 03, 2014

Labor One: HERAKLES

Download The Journey Welcome to Hercules vs. The Podcast, wherein each episode Wise Man Mike struggles to explain an aspect of mythology to James The Fool. In our debut, we spin the epic tale of the demi-god Herakles: his loves, his murders, his Twelve Summer Jobs, and that horse who ate his boyfriend. You'll never look at jars, shirts, or the sky the same way again....

May 08, 2014

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