Alex Andreou's Podyssey

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Alex Andreou revisits the classic Greek myths, and uncovers universal themes they share with us across the millennia

  1. EUROPA II: How to invent a continent

    6 HR AGO

    EUROPA II: How to invent a continent

    To receive the illustrated guide to each episode and an invitation to the live Q&A on Thursday 16th April at 8pm, become a monthly supporter! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** From a Phoenician Princess kidnapped from the beach, to Nazi experiments trying to revive the Zeus-Bull; from victim to mother of the Minoan civilisation; from the Catholic Church, to the euro currency... The myth of the abduction of Europa is, in many ways, the most consequential one for modernity. It is the source of our sense of Westerness. The link to a past that acts as a decryption key, that turns a series of points into an arc. It is the origin story of our view of the world in which we live. ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, Amanda Potter, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou Additional research by Kos Mantzakos A Cooler Heads podcast *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 14min
  2. EUROPA I: Quite a lot of bull

    2 DAYS AGO

    EUROPA I: Quite a lot of bull

    To receive the illustrated guide to each episode and an invitation to the live Q&A on Thursday 16th April at 8pm, become a monthly supporter! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** From a Phoenician Princess kidnapped from the beach, to Nazi experiments trying to revive the Zeus-Bull; from victim to mother of the Minoan civilisation; from the Catholic Church, to the euro currency... The myth of the abduction of Europa is, in many ways, the most consequential one for modernity. It is the source of our sense of Westerness. The link to a past that acts as a decryption key, that turns a series of points into an arc. It is the origin story of our view of the world in which we live. ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, Amanda Potter, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou Additional research by Kos Mantzakos A Cooler Heads podcast *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min
  3. Pandora Live Q&A

    8 MAR ·  BONUS

    Pandora Live Q&A

    *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Make sure you are on ko-fi as a monthly subscriber, with the right email, so you get an invite to these LIVE sessions every other Thursday, as well as an illustrated guide to each episode. ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! MUSIC Red River Dave, "I wish I had my first wife back", 1944 Richard Wagner, Lohengrin: "Mein lieber Schwan", Lauritz Melchior, 1938 *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, Amanda Potter, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou Additional research by Kos Mantzakos Illustrated Guide design by Daniel Block A Cooler Heads podcast *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min
  4. PANDORA: Worst. Unboxing. Video. Ever.

    25 FEB

    PANDORA: Worst. Unboxing. Video. Ever.

    To receive the illustrated guide to each episode and an invitation to the live Q&A on Thursday 5th March at 8pm, become a monthly supporter! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Pandora’s tale demands deconstruction, because it makes no sense, even on its own terms. When a story lacks internal logic, one must look for the external factors pressing on it, twisting it out of shape. ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, Amanda Potter, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou Additional research by Kos Mantzakos A Cooler Heads podcast *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 31min
  5. PROMETHEUS: Live Q & A

    25 FEB ·  BONUS

    PROMETHEUS: Live Q & A

    *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** What is there to be said about Prometheus that has not been said already, by voices much more illustrious than mine - from Plato to Goethe and Aeschylus to Mary Shelley? Quite a lot it turns out. This is the beauty of myths - they wrap around each present differently, always revealing different things. Make sure you are on ko-fi as a monthly subscriber, with the right email, so you get an invite to these LIVE sessions every other Thursday, as well as an illustrated guide to each episode. ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, Amanda Potter, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou Additional research by Kos Mantzakos A Cooler Heads podcast *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47 min
  6. PROMETHEUS: I Don't Want to Set The World On Fire

    25 FEB

    PROMETHEUS: I Don't Want to Set The World On Fire

    *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** What is there to be said about Prometheus that has not been said already, by voices much more illustrious than mine - from Plato to Goethe and Aeschylus to Mary Shelley? Quite a lot it turns out. This is the beauty of myths - they wrap around each present differently, always revealing different things. Make sure you are on ko-fi as a monthly subscriber, with the right email, so you get an interview to next week's LIVE episode on Prometheus. Thursday the 12th, at 8pm. ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, Amanda Potter, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou Additional research by Kos Mantzakos A Cooler Heads podcast *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 28min
  7. The Beast In Me - Ancient Greece And Its Pets

    3 FEB ·  BONUS

    The Beast In Me - Ancient Greece And Its Pets

    *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠ *** Did the Ancient Greeks keep pets? What did they think of them and how did they treat them? This was the question asked by a subscriber, during a live zoom session. And although the topic did not fit well within the format of the show, it was nonetheless so tantalising a question, that I thought it merited a little bonus episode of its own.  ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou A Cooler Heads podcast *** SUPPORT PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min
  8. BONUS - How Do You Like Them Golden Apples?

    26/11/2025 ·  BONUS

    BONUS - How Do You Like Them Golden Apples?

    *** SUPPORT SEASON 2 OF PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠ *** Apples - especially Golden Apples - keep popping up throughout mythology, dripping with rich - and often conflicting - symbolism. The influence of these stories pervades religion, music, modern art, cinema, and technology. Funny story: they probably weren't apples. ... The myths, tales, and concepts of ancient Greece echo and reach into every aspect of modern life. Often misunderstood, frequently romanticised, and sometimes deliberately twisted - to understand their origins and truth is to get a real glimpse into the universal themes that connect us to the past and each other. Welcome to Podyssey with Alex Andreou. Each week we will take one myth, one concept, person, place, or theme from Ancient Greece, take it apart, figure out its inner workings, trace its influence, juice it for its wisdom, reimagine, update and put it back together - all shiny and new! *** SUPPORT SEASON 2 OF PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠ *** Written and presented by Alex Andreou Expert contributions by Alexandra Angeletaki-Røe, Debbie Challis, Linda Marric, and Dr Ruth Smith Music by Marianna Sangita Artwork by Simona Kanellou A Cooler Heads podcast NOTES TO COME *** SUPPORT SEASON 2 OF PODYSSEY ON ⁠⁠⁠⁠KO-FI.COM/PODYSSEY⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    55 min
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Alex Andreou revisits the classic Greek myths, and uncovers universal themes they share with us across the millennia

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  • Creator
    Alex Andreou
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Copyright
    All content © Cooler Heads
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    Alex Andreou's Podyssey

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