What inspired C.S. Lewis to write The Screwtape Letters ? Did you know that Lewis once began an angelic companion to The Screwtape Letters ? Did you know that Screwtape was once part of the Ransomverse? We are continuing through the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course with an extended introduction to The Screwtape Letters. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/cqLBdUSy_5A Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind...
Aug 11, 2025•44 min
We are continuing through the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course with an introduction to Perelandra by way of The Weight of Glory. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Plato, Stoicism, and Till We Have Faces begin this week! Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/90QFX72HsMs Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Enroll in Hannah's Introductory Latin courses here: https://www....
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of our free book club on Augustine's Confessions, we discuss Books 7-8. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Plato, Stoicism, and Till We Have Faces begins at the beginning of August! Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/fPU7aiJOn3k Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ...
Jul 28, 2025•55 min
We are continuing through the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course with an introduction to Perelandra by way of The Weight of Glory. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Plato, Stoicism, and Till We Have Faces begins at the beginning of August! Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/fPU7aiJOn3k Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...
Jul 21, 2025•22 min
For our 100th episode, author and teacher Aaron Bair leads us in a discussion of the stories that enchanted us in our youth and continue to shape our imagination. Be sure to check out Aaron's book, A Joyful Outpost: Exploring the Household Economy of the Beavers from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/RUSCV-MzO5I Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythi...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 21 min
We are continuing through the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course with the main presentation on Out of the Silent Planet. Subscribe to my Substack at https://andrewnsnyder.substack.com/ Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/RUSCV-MzO5I Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 34 min
I am reviving my Substack series on Tolkien's letters, which I am also recording for Tier 2+ patrons at https://www.patreon.com/c/mythicmind. In this freebie episode, I discuss a 1916 letter to Edith Bratt in which Tolkien mentions his "mad hobby" that would one day lead to the creation of Middle-earth. You can find my Substack at https://andrewnsnyder.substack.com Watch the video for this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JIi6gSh-5Y Watch Tolkien...
Jul 01, 2025•6 min
In this episode of our free book club on Augustine's Confessions, we discuss Books 5-6. Subscribe to my Substack at https://andrewnsnyder.substack.com/ Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/iAWQCqZGh4I Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
Jun 30, 2025•55 min
In this episode, I provide some general updates and I introduce C.S. Lewis's Out of the Silent Planet. Become a Mythic Mind patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind Provide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyder Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/8EFZ5StzhXQ Subscribe to my Substack at https://andrewnsnyder.substack.com/ Listen to/watch all the Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Moviews Become a supporter of th...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min
With an added introduction, this is the first lesson in my "Fiction & Philosophy of C.S. Lewis" course, which is now being released to the public podcast. Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind Provide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyder Be sure to listen to all Mythic Mind podcasts: Mythic Mind Mythic Mind Games Mythic Mind Movies & Shows Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min
I am joined by our Fellowship's Ian and David to discuss Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope! Be sure to catch the next episode of this series on the brand new Mythic Mind Movies & Shows podcast, which is available now! Become a patron of Mythic Mind and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind Provide a one-time tip at https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyder Watch the video for this episode here: https://youtu.be/UdFP6tkKLz0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
Jun 10, 2025•55 min
In this episode, I take a break from our current series (plural) to provide an update on Mythic Mind and briefly discuss why the Christian humanities matter. Increase your level of support and/or enroll in a course here: patreon.com/mythicmind Leave a one-time tip here: https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyder Watch the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8CmkP3H6Mx0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
Jun 03, 2025•23 min
The Mythic Mind Fellowship continues its Star Wars series with the incredible 2003 game, Knights of the Old Republic. Catch our discussion on KOTOR II: The Sith Lords on the new Mythic Mind Games podcast today! Become a patron and/or enroll in a course here: patreon.com/mythicmind Leave a one-time tip here: https://buymeacoffee.com/andrewnsnyder Watch the video of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/KfutgcIdL5M Find Josh's Substack here: https://substack.com/@jgtraylor Listen to Ian's podca...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
This is part of our free book club on Augustine's Confessions. Anyone is welcome to join, whether they are a free or paid patron, so bring a friend! Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. Watch the video of this conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IQY5S9JiTM Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
May 20, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Hannah Gilmore's Introductory Latin course just started up, and she agreed to let me share her introductory video and first grammar lesson. I am really looking forward to continuing with this class, and I hope you will join us! Enroll in Hannah's class here: https://www.patreon.com/HannahGilmore/shop/introductory-latin-mythic-mind-1048871?source=storefront Become a Mythic Mind patron at patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--58083...
May 18, 2025•27 min
The is the course introduction for "A Brief History of Ideas," which begins the week of May 18. If you would like to join us in this study, you can enroll in just this course through the Mythic Mind Patreon shop or become an annual Tier 3 (Apprentice) patron to get access to all four courses that begin during this term. patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
May 17, 2025•23 min
This is Josh Traylor's introduction to Paradise Lost, prepared for his course that is available here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shop If you are a Mythic Mind patron, check the recent post for your 50% discount code! Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
May 16, 2025•54 min
In this episode, I am joined by Spencer Askew to discuss some of the major philosophical contributions of C.S. Lewis and how they relate to storytelling more broadly in our postmodern context. Keep up with Spencer on X @spencer_askew and on Substack at https://spencerryanaskew.substack.com/ Become a Mythic Mind patron and/or enroll in a course at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
May 15, 2025•1 hr 9 min
We kicked off the Mythic Mind Star Wars series on May 4th with a livestreamed general discussion of the franchise. Watch the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/PKGyNqKpJ38 Become a patron and/or purchase a course here: patreon.com/mythicmind Listen to Ian's podcast, "Reader Two, Standing By," on Spotify Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
May 13, 2025•1 hr 31 min
This is the beginning of our free book club on Augustine's Confessions! Anyone is welcome to join, whether they are a free or paid patron, so bring a friend! Become a paid or free patron at patreon.com/mythicmind. As a reminder, A Brief History of Ideas is about to begin! Check the patreon shop to enroll in an individual course or become a Tier 3 annual patron to get access to all four of my courses that begin during this term. Watch the video of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, I am joined by Hannah Gilmore, Josh Traylor, and Judah Bruse to discuss their upcoming courses. Become a patron of Mythic Mind and/or enroll in one of my courses at https://www.patreon.com/c/mythicmind . Mythic Mind patrons also get a 50% discount on courses from other Fellowship creators. Enroll in Introductory Latin with Hannah Gilmore at https://www.patreon.com/HannahGilmore Enroll in Paradise Lost with Josh Traylor at https://www.patreon.com/c/JoshTraylor Judah is still putt...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss: The Whetting of Gudrun The Lay of Hamdir Baldr's Dreams The List of Rig The Song of Hyndla The Song of Grotti Groa's Chant The Sayings of Fiolsvinn The Waking of Angantyr Become a patron of Mythic Mind at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Enroll in Josh Traylor's Paradise Lost course at https://www.patreon.com/JoshTraylor Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Coming to you from August of 2024, Thomas Salerno, Elisabeth Dawson, and I (Andrew Snyder) discuss Tolkien, "On Fairy-Stories" and related topics regarding the arts, philosophy, and more. I also provide some updates on what is happening with Mythic Mind, including a new course and a new series. Become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind Thomas Salerno: https://thomasjsalerno.substack.com/ Elisabeth Dawson: https://ebdawson.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 34 min
In this episode, I discuss the BBC's recent audio drama adaptation of C.S. Lewis's That Hideous Strength. You can read my article and subscribe to the Mythic Mind Fellowship Substack here: https://mythicmind.substack.com/p/a-review-of-the-bbcs-that-hideous Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a patron and/or enroll in a course here: https://www.patreon.com/c/mythicmind Enroll in Josh's course here: https://www.patreon.com/c/JoshTraylor Become a supp...
Apr 08, 2025•20 min
Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss A Short Poem about Sigurd, Brynhild's Ride to Hell, The Death of Niflungs, The Third Poem of Gurdun, Oddrun's Lament, The Poem of Atli, and the Greenlandic Lay of Atli To become a patron and join these conversations and to gain access to all Mythic Mind content, including past, present, and upcoming courses, you can go to http://patreon.com/mythicmind Enroll i...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, I (mostly) read my recent article for the Mythic Mind Substack on video games and sub-creation, which you can find here: mythicmind.substack.com Become a patron or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind Subscribe to my YouTube channel at youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
Mar 25, 2025•16 min
This is a collection of the audio from my last four YouTube videos. To watch the videos and subscribe to my channel, go to https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a patron and/or purchase a course at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
Mar 19, 2025•34 min
Today I am joined by Master Samwise and Josh Traylor to discuss the potential value of video games, as well as some of our favorite titles. Purchase a course (including The Elder Scrolls and Philosophy) and/or become a patron at patreon.com/mythicmind Subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Subscribe to Sam's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@master_samwise Subscribe to Josh's Substack at https://www.substack.com/@jgtraylor Become a supporter of this p...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 32 min
In this episode, I discuss a bit about where we have been and where we are going. Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewnsnyder Become a patron or purchase a course at https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support ....
Mar 04, 2025•11 min
Join Andrew Snyder and patrons of the Mythic Mind Fellowship as we work our way through the Poetic Edda. In this conversation, we discuss The Death of Sinfiotli, The Prophecy of Gripir, the Lays of Regin, Fafnir, and Sigrdrifa, and Fragment of a Poem about Sigurd. Subscribe to keep up with these chats, and be sure to listen to the Mythic Mind podcast on any of the standard platforms. To become a patron and join these conversations and to gain access to all Mythic Mind content, including past, pr...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 40 min
