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Mummy Movie Podcast

Peter Roseshows.acast.com

Ever wondered how much truth lies behind the countless mummy movies and Egyptian historical epics? The Mummy Movie Podcast is here to answer that question.


Hosted by a trained Egyptologist and archaeologist, each episode focuses on films and TV series inspired by ancient Egypt, using them as a jumping off point to examine Egypt’s rich history. With everything from mythology to Egyptomania, The Mummy Movie Podcast tackles it all!


Plus, you might just find out which of these often-obscure films is worth checking out, and which are better left in the bargain bin.


Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com


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Episodes

Oracles Episode 3: A Case for a Predetermined Display

In this episode, we look into the idea of Oracular decrees as a predetermined display. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Bibliography Berg, D. A. (1988). The genre of non-juridical oracles (ḫrtw) in Ancient Egypt. Toronto: University of Toronto. British Museum. (2019). British Museum collection database. Retrieved from https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/search.aspx Broekman, G, P, F. (2010). The leading Theban priests of Amun and their families under Libyan...

Apr 18, 202410 min

The Mummy Lives (1993)

Vivid dreams, an ancient love story reborn, and a desecrated tomb. In this episode, we look into 'The Mummy Lives (1993)'. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Aston, B, G, Harrell, A and Shaw, I. Stone (2000). In Nicholson. P. T and Shaw. I (Eds), Ancient Egyptian materials and technology. PP. 5-78. Clagett, M. (1995). Ancient Egyptian science, ii. Calendars, clocks and astronomy , 52 . Dieleman, J. (2003). Stars and the Egyptian pri...

Apr 15, 202441 minEp. 95

Oracles Episode 2: A Case for Ideomotor Phenomena

In this one, we examine Oracles, and the possibility they may have used Ideomotor phenomena, a form of Autosuggestion. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Bibliography Anderson, A, Nielbo, K, L, Schjoedt, U, Pfeiffer, T, Roepstorff1, A, and Sørensen, J. (2018). Predictive minds in Ouija board sessions. Phenom Cogn Sci, 18, 578-588. Biklen, D. (1992). Communication unbound: Autism and praxis. Harvard Educational Review, 60, 291-315. British Museum. (2019). British Museum collection...

Apr 11, 202417 min

Exodus: Gods and Kings (Part 2)

(Please be warned, this episode involves some sensitive subjects) Hollywood meets the biblical story of Moses, as we delve into Ridley Scott's, Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). In this second part, we examine the accuracy battle scenes and more violent aspects of the film. Then in the second half, we dive into our review, and rate the film out of ten. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Assmann, J. (2005). Death and Salvation in Ancien...

Apr 08, 202425 minEp. 94

Oracles Episode 1: bjꜢj.t Oracles an Introduction

In this episode, we examine bjꜢj.t Oracles, what they actually were, and their uses. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Bibliography British Museum. (2019). British Museum collection database. Retrieved from https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/search.aspx Černý, J. (1962). Egyptian Oracles. In Parker, R, A (Ed), A Saite oracle papyrus from Thebes in the Brooklyn museum : papyrus Brooklyn 47.218.3 (pp. 35-49). Providence: Brown University Press Černý, J. (1975...

Apr 04, 20249 min

Exodus: Gods and Kings (Part 1)

Hollywood meets the biblical story of Moses, as we delve into Ridley Scott's, Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). In this first part, we examine how accurate this epic is, and then in the second half, we dive into our review of the first half of the film. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Assmann, J. (2005). Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt. New York: Cornell University Press. Assmann, J. (2003). The Ramesside Tomb of Nebsumenu (TT ...

Apr 01, 202426 minEp. 93

Godzilla vs Megalon (1973)

An insane story, an epic tag team match, and the greatest drop kick in film history. In this episode, myself and guest Jake Fleming dive into the wonderful world of Godzilla vs Megalon (1973). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com The Godzilla dropkick (e.g. the greatest scene in cinema history): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuEa6Hum0b4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 25, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 92

Day of the Mummy (2014)

A fabled jewel, a controversial Egyptologist, and evil risen again. In this episode, we look into Day of the Mummy (2014), starring Danny Glover. Patrion: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=121406587 Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Articles and Sites Available for Free Irigaray, C. (2020). The Pyramids of Sneferu. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/42770465/The_Pyramids_of_Sneferu The Egypt Centre. (2023). Offering Formula . Retrieved from https://www.egypt.swan.ac.uk/the-collection-2/the-co...

Mar 18, 202429 minEp. 91

House of Anubis Season 1: Episodes 9 and 10

In this episode, we look into episodes 7 and 8 of the Nickelodeon show, House of Confrontation & House of Alarms, and house of Flames & House of Passages. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Bibliography copyc4t. (2012). DunDunDunnn.wav. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/copyc4t/sounds/146434/ IMDB. (2024). House of Anubis. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Links to Other HOA Episodes Episodes 1 and 2: https://sh...

Mar 14, 202417 minEp. 90

The Mummy's Revenge (1975)

An evil pharaoh, an ancient love, and a desire for revenge – in this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we delve into the Spanish film, "The Mummy's Revenge" (1973). Terms and Phrases Akhenaten: An ancient Egyptian pharaoh who reigned during the 18th dynasty. He is best known for his religious reforms, placing the Aten, the god representing the disc of the sun, above all others. Akhetaten/Amarna: The capital city of Akhenaten. It remained the capital for about 14 years. Following Akhenaten's de...

Mar 11, 202428 minEp. 89

American Mummy (2014)

Embark on a journey shrouded in mystery as we unravel the enigmatic tale of the Aztec Mummy, entwined with ancient blood rituals and the looming presence of an evil spirit. Join us in this episode as we delve deep into the heart of 'American Mummy' (2014). Our adventure begins with an exploration of the rich tapestry of the Aztec civilization. Through the lens of the film, we're transported back in time, tracing the vibrant history and cultural legacy of this fascinating ancient society. From th...

Mar 04, 202425 minEp. 88

The Mummy Reborn (2019)

A tale of greed, a cursed ancient amulet, and the worst looking mummy of all time. In this episode, we examine Mummy Reborn from 2019. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Words and Terms Uraeus - the symbol of a cobra, standing on its tale, and ready to spit fire at any who threaten the pharaoh. This symbol represented Wadjet, the cobra goddess of Lower Egypt. Winged Scarab Beetle Amulet - a type of amulet that became popular in the Late Period of Egypt. These were typically made of Egyptian faie...

Feb 26, 202425 minEp. 87

Under Wraps 2

An ancient love story, a vengeful enemy, and reunited friends. In this episode, we examine the Disney sequel film Under Wraps 2 (2022). Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Terms and Phrases Deir el-Bahari - The mortuary temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. Besides being one of the most breathtaking locations in Egypt, it is also the site where a cache was discovered in the 1800s. This cache contained the remains of most kings of the New Kingdom, including notable figures such as Thutmose I, I...

Feb 19, 202416 minEp. 86

The Ghoul (1933)

An ancient jewel, a follower of Anubis, and the first ever British horror film of the sound era. In this episode, he examine the Ghoul (1933). This film stares one of the true masters of Horror, Boris Karloff. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Other links Bath Archeo-Heritage Film Festival - https://bahfilmfestival.co.uk/ The Ghoul (Full Movie) - https://archive.org/details/the.ghoul.1933.1080p Buster Keaton Stunts - Best of Buster Keaton's greatest stunts 🤸 Words and Phrases Anubis - Known in...

Feb 12, 202419 minEp. 85

Blood of the Mummy

A violent mummy, a reincarnated princess, and an ancient love—In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we delve into 'Blood of the Mummy' from 2019. In the first part, we shall examine the historical accuracy of the film and use it as a jumping-off point to discuss interesting topics in Egyptology. In the second part, I will review the film and rate it out of ten. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Names and Terms Ka (kꜢ) = Part of the Egyptian soul. After death, the Ka could enter likenesses...

Feb 05, 202428 minEp. 84

Stargate (1994)

An ancient relic, a military operation, and a trip to an alien world. This episode examines the 1994 classic, Stargate . The first half of the episode focuses on the historical accuracy of the film, which is especially interesting as Stuart Tyson Smith, who also worked on the Mummy (1999) and the Mummy Returns (2001), serves as the historical advisor. Then, the second half reviews the film. Egyptology Terms and Themes Mentioned in the Episode The Pyramid Texts - The first example of these come f...

Jan 29, 202438 minEp. 83

Manos: the Hands of Fate

A lost family, a creepy house, and an evil master. In this episode, myself and guest Jake Flemming look into what is considered one of the worst films ever made, Manos: The Hands of Fate. Klaire Lockheart A big thankyou to Klaire Lockheart for suggesting this film. Klaire is an award winning artist from South Dakota, who focuses on feminism and challenging traditional gender roles. She does so by using humour and an absurdist style. Please find a link to her website below. https://www.klairelock...

Jan 22, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 82

Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy (Bram Stoker's the Legend of the Mummy 2)

An Aztec Priest, an ancient evil, and the end of the fifth age of the earth. In this episode, we travel to Mexico to look into Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy from the year 2000. In the UK, this film was instead titled Bram Stoker's the Legend of the Mummy 2. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Names and Terms Cihuateteo = Devine Goddesses that haunt crossings and bring misfortune. Huītzilōpōchtli = A solar and war god. The patron god of the Aztecs. Mictlan = A hell like place of suffering bene...

Jan 15, 202432 minEp. 81

Mummies (2023)

The Land of the Dead, A colonial Villian, and a Stolen Wedding Ring. In this episode, we look at the animated film Mummies from 2023. In terms of the cast for this film, Eleanor Tomlinson plays Pincess Nefer, Joe Thomas plats Thut, and Sean Bean plays Pharaoh. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com External Links for Information on Akhenaten Religion For Breakfast (2023). Akhenaten: The First Monotheist? Atenism. Retrieved from Akhenaten: The First Monotheist? | Atenism History of Egypt Podcast (201...

Jan 08, 202428 minEp. 80

Joseph: King of Dreams

A coat of many colours, a mircle child, and a classic story. Joseph: King of Dreams is the prequal to the Dreamworks animated classic Prince of Egypt. In this episode, as well as reviewing the film, we also examine the background information for the film, and assess its historical accuracy. In terms of the film's cast: Richard McGonagle plays Pharaoh, Mark Hamil plays Judah, Richard Herd plays Jacob, and Ben Affleck plays the main character, Joseph. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliograph...

Jan 01, 202429 minEp. 79

Frankenstein vs the Mummy

An epic battle between classic monsters. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we look into Frankenstein vs the Mummy from 2015. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Brier, B. M., & Hobbs, H. (2008). Daily life of the ancient Egyptians . Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Faiella, G. (2006). The technology of Mesopotamia . The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. Grimal, N A. (1992). history of Ancient Egypt . Shaw, I (trans). Blackwell Publishing IMDB. (2023). Frankenstein vs the Mummy. Re...

Dec 25, 202330 minEp. 78

Scorpion King 5: Book of Souls

A legendary warrior, an evil warlord, and an epic quest. In this episode, we look into, Scorpion king 5: Book of Souls! Join the Mummy Movie Podcast as we look into the as of yet final film in a series that has seen ninjas in 3000 BC, mechanical steampunk dragons, trips to the Underworld, and people flying through the air using magnets. In terms of the cast: Peter Mensah plays Nebserek, Pearl Thusi plays Tala, Mayling Ng plays Khensa, Inge Beckmann plays Mennofer, Nathan Jones plays Enkidu, and ...

Dec 18, 202333 minEp. 77

Troll 2

They’re eating her… and then they’re going to eat me… OH MY GODDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!! An unsuspecting family, a creepy village, and goblins (not trolls). In this episode, myself, and guest Jake Fleming dive into the so bad that it is good classic, Troll 2. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Host: Peter Rose Guest: Jake Fleming bibliography IMDB. (2023). Troll 2. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Phillips, W. (2013). So bad it's good: The" kuso" aesthetic in" Troll 2. Transformative Wo...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 76

Prince of Egypt (Part 2)

One of the most famous stories of all time. In this episode, once again, we delve into the 1998 Dreamworks classic, the Prince of Egypt! In Part 1 we looked at the background infromation on the film, and then went onto examin the evidence for the exodus, the origin of the Hebrew People, and the meaning of the word Moses. In this second part, we examine the historical accuracy of the film, and then review it. In terms of the film's cast: Val Kilmer plays Moses, Patrick Stewart plays Seti I, Steve...

Dec 04, 202321 minEp. 75

Prince of Egypt (Part 1)

Moses, the Exodus, and a 1998 Classic. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we look into the Dreamworks animated film, Prince of Egypt. In this first part, we shall go over the background information on the film, and then look into the origins of the Hebrew people, the evidence for the Exodus, the the meaning of the name Moses. In part 2, next monday, we shall go over the historical accuracy of the actual film, followed by a review. In terms of the cast, some of the many famous names incl...

Nov 27, 202320 minEp. 74

Mummy Rebirth

Cheap Halloween Costumes, zero budget, and the worst animations you have ever seen. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we are looking at the Mummy Rebirth , from 2019. In terms of the cast, Carter plays Noah, the main male lead. Brittany Goodwin plays Danielle, the main female lead. David E. Cazares plays Sager, an evil billionaire, and Shamel Hashish plays the mummy, Sobek. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Adams, B., & Ciałowicz, K. M. (1997). Protodynastic Egypt. Sh...

Nov 20, 202321 minEp. 73

Bubba Ho-Tep

The King and JFK vs a Cowboy Mummy in a carehome. In this episode, we are looking at the 2003 film, Bubba Ho-Tep. In terms of the cast for the film, Bruce Campbell plays Elvis, Ossie Davies plays John F Kennedy, and the stuntman Bob Ivy, plays the mummy, Bubba Ho-Tep. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Box Office Mojo. (2023). Bubba Ho-Tep . Retrieved from https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3024717313/weekly/?ref_=bo_rl_tab#tabs Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyp...

Nov 13, 202323 minEp. 72

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: My First Adventure (Part 2)

In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we look at the second half of the The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles film, My First Adventure . In this one, a 9 year old Indiana Jones travels to Morocco with his family. Here, he sees the darker side of humanity, as slavery is still very much legal here in 1908. In terms of the cast, Corey Carrier plays Indiana Jones, Margaret Tyzack plays Helen Margaret Seymour, Rowena Cooper plays Emily Keene, Lloyd Owen plays Henry Walton Jones Sr, and and Ruth de...

Nov 09, 202314 minEp. 71

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: My First Adventure (Part 1)

In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we look at the first half of the The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles film, My First Adventure . In this one, a 9 year old Indiana Jones travels to Egypt with his mother and father, where he meets several famous individuals, including Howard Carter, and Lawrence of Arabia. In terms of the cast, Corey Carrier plays Indiana Jones, Margaret Tyzack plays Helen Margaret Seymour, Joseph Bennett plays Lawrence of Arabia, Pip Torrens plays Howard Carter Jones Sr...

Nov 06, 202331 minEp. 70

Halloween Special: Scooby-Doo in Where's my Mummy?

Learn about Cleopatra through Scooby-Doo. In this Halloween special, we look into the 2005 film, Scooby-Doo in Where's My Mummy? In terms of the cast of the film, Ron Pearlman voices Hotep, Oded Fehr voice Amahl Ali Akbar, Ajay Naidu voices Prince Omar, Mindy Cohn voices Velma, Grey Griffin voices Daphne, Casey Kasem voices Shaggy, and Frank Welker voices both Fred and Scooby-Doo. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Burstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra . University of Oklah...

Oct 30, 202329 minEp. 69
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