Mythunderstood : A Greek (& other) Mythology Podcast

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Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology. New Episodes released every other Wednesday.

12/24/2025

Kings of Holly & Oak

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Joyous Mythunderstood! Paul regales Sarah with the tale of two brothers: The Holly King and The Oak King. There's a violence, strife, and unclear origins. Huzzah! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

38 min
11/26/2025

Fionn & Aillen the Burner

Surprise! Sarah and Paul reconvene to talk about where they've been and where they're going. Paul talks dips into Irish folklore and with a tale classically told on Samhein. Jake pops in too to say hello! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

54 min
11/18/2022

Thanksgiving Livestream Q&A

Happy Thanksgiving, Mythfits! To celebrate the holiday and another mythology under our belt, Paul and Sarah, joined by show's Producer Jake Lloyd Bacon, record this episode live on YouTube and take questions directly from you! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

1h 11m
11/04/2022

Test like an Egyptian

Thirty Episodes of Egyptian Fable and Mythology later, it's time for a pop quiz! How will Sarah's memory hold up? How will yours? Test your might! Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

44 min
10/21/2022

Egyptian Apocalypse

Paul shares the results of his research concerning Egyptian Apocalypse Myths. Sarah is delighted to learn of a book of ridiculous spells preventing the victory of Apophis. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

45 min
10/07/2022

Teta the Magician

Paul tells Sarah about Teta the Magician, a conflict-free story in the time of Khufu. Well, conflict free if you're not a duck, a goose, or an ox. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

37 min
09/23/2022

The Ruse of Joppa

In the time of Thutmose III, General Djehuty faced off against the people of Joppa. It's said to be like the Egyptian version of The Trojan War, but Paul disagrees. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

49 min
09/09/2022

The Faux Prince

The fates of Labakan and Omar are decided by a king and a Faerie. Yes, an Egyptian faerie. Paul tells Sarah another tale collected by turn-of-the-century Scotsman Andrew Lang. Want More Mythunderstood? Visit our patreon at www.patreon.com/_mythunderstood And be a part of the conversation over on our Discord! https://discord.gg/GrnzCDW94M Support the show by leaving a Rating & Review and be sure to visit www.dragonwagonshop.com for official Mythunderstood shirts and mugs! Mythunderstood is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. Learn more at www.dragonwagonradio.com

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Back for now?!

12/03/2025

Webbheadd

I have listened and re listened and re listened again. They didn’t miss a beat. So happy to hear from Paul and Sarah again
They’re Baaaaack!

11/26/2025

Ariffe

I always loved this podcast from Day 1. When Paul and Sarah stopped recording a few years ago, I was so sad. But man oh man, I am beyond THRILLED to see that 3 years later a new episode came out of nowhere. It’s a Thanksgiving Miracle! Thank you guys!
Will there be more?

11/10/2025

Ianrpp

Huge fan! Will there ever be another episode? Would pay $ for another season of these two
A amazing podcast miss you guys

10/08/2025

Number one best fan

Been here since the beginning please come back I’d love to hear like some Chinese or even Native American or Indian

Paul Bianchi sits down with his best friend and comedic writing partner Sarah Oliver to teach her everything there is to know about Greek Mythology. New Episodes released every other Wednesday.