The Odyssey Odyssey Podcast

Can the world's oldest tale help in the modern world?

Every week, Tom and Jane-Frances sail through one book of Homer’s Odyssey, then chart the parallels to their own modern quests. Expect sharp laughs, honest detours, and ancient insights for anyone navigating career storms or reinvention in their own Odyssey. odysseyodyssey.substack.com

  1. 29. Juli

    Book 13 - Ithaca at Last

    Dear Listeners, Odysseus finally returns home. Sure, it’s the long way and the journey was not easy (for any of us). He has a boat full of treasure, but with none of the men he left with. Athena helps him out, but it’s now up to him to work his way back to his family. Will he do it, will the gods intervene? Or will he just make a mess of it? Don’t forget to subscribe or leave a comment. Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

    Book 13 - Ithaca at Last

  2. 13. Juli

    Episode 13 - A recap of sorts

    Dear Listener, After a short - then long - break I have found the lost ‘recap’ episode that we recorded a few months ago. We will be back to our regular programing very shortly. And yes we are aware that a movie block-buster has been made about this very podcast (sort of). No, we have not been invited to the work premier, or even the local premier. Who plays me? Who plays Jane-Frances? We were not consulted. In this episode we take a breath and recap on the ‘you would never believe what happened to me’ part of the first 12 chapters. Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 13 - A recap of sorts

  3. 7. Jan.

    Book 12: Lash yourself to the mast...

    Finally the Sirens make an appearance, amongst other monsters, and Odysseus must avoid temptation. And that’s not all. Will they heed the message to avoid the sun gods beasts? Will they stay clear of the cliff top monsters? In this book we get the best of the Odyssey - monsters, poor decision making and another cracking tale. It’s jammed packed and a fitting way to bring this act to a close. As usual, we find many relevant lessons for us as we navigate our own modern day oceans. Would you eat the sun god’s sheep? Would you be tempted by the call of the siren? Why is this story so relevant in today’s world? Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

    Book 12: Lash yourself to the mast...

  4. 21.12.2025

    Book 11: Three Times I Rushed Towards Her...

    Can Odysseus and his men go home yet? No of course not. In order to go home the crew have to sail to the end of the earth and visit the dead. Why? Because the dead will tell them how to get home and will give them some key pointers on what to do (and not do) on the way home. Go home they tell him - you have but one life. Yes this all makes complete sense. No we do not do ghostly voices. Its a great book - and we hope you enjoy the podcast. Please subscribe below, leave comments and enjoy. Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

  5. 02.12.2025

    Book 10: So close to home, but no.

    Odysseus swears he is almost home but is blown off course and swept up to another island with yet another attractive goddess. All is not lost though as another clue is revealed and he saves the day again. Well it’s his story and that is how he tells it. How many people must die? How do you turn your crew back from pigs to humans? How do you seduce the Queen of Aeaea? Join us as we try to work out what is going on and what on (our) earth we can take away from this ramshackle of a tale. Oh and becaused you asked: here is a review of the pop up book we talk about. Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

  6. 24.11.2025

    Book 9: I am Odysseus!

    Book 9 is where Odysseus spills the beans on how he got completely off course after Troy. We get one-eyed man-eating giants, lotus-fuelled apathy, and an escape plan that involves clinging to the belly of a sheep. As it turns out, underneath the heroics, we meet the real Odysseus: brilliant, slippery, and not nearly as noble as the legends make out. Oh and sometimes it pays to keep your mouth shut! Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

    Book 9: I am Odysseus!

  7. 14.11.2025

    Book 8: Don't Challenge Odysseus!

    Book 9 appears to be a day of games and folly, but like everything in The Odyssey there are plenty of lessons to learn, traps to avoid and feasts to be had. A surprise guest appearance from the local rock star helps move the day along, but also drags the mood down with a the ancient world’s sadest song. Join us as we dodge the flying discus and try to guess the melody of an ancient Greek folk classic. Can we work out who Odyssey realy is, and why is so good at discus? Subscribe now as the action starts to build! Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

    Book 8: Don't Challenge Odysseus!

  8. 04.11.2025

    Book 7: Know Your Story

    The parallels between Bronze Age Greece and our modern life continue to jump out at us as we march through Book 7 (without the help of a invisible fog). Join us as we continue to pull apart each book and find the hidden and not so hidden clues on how to get through our own ordeals. And yes there is another feast. Like what you are hearing? Please subscribe and leave a message. Ask questions and tell us more about what you have learnt from this very, very old story. Get full access to The Odyssey Odyssey at odysseyodyssey.substack.com/subscribe

    Book 7: Know Your Story
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Every week, Tom and Jane-Frances sail through one book of Homer’s Odyssey, then chart the parallels to their own modern quests. Expect sharp laughs, honest detours, and ancient insights for anyone navigating career storms or reinvention in their own Odyssey. odysseyodyssey.substack.com

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