Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

Author: National Geographic Kids Language: English Episodes: 90
Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids brings the wild, wonderful, and often weird world of ancient Greek mythology directly to your ears. This family-friendly podcast dives into the original epic tales, sharing the adventures of Zeus, Athena, Hercules, and a whole pantheon of gods, alongside the terrifying monsters and clever heroes they encounter. Each episode is a lively retelling designed to captivate curious minds, making classic myths accessible and exciting for listeners of all ages. You'll find the stories are packed with drama, humor, and timeless lessons, all presented in a way that sparks imagination and conversation. The podcast releases new seasons twice annually, with fresh episodes arriving in the spring and again in the fall, perfect for regular family listening. For those eager to hear the stories ahead of schedule without interruptions, there are options to listen early and without advertisements. It’s a perfect audio adventure for car rides, quiet time, or any moment when a great story is needed. Tune in to hear these foundational stories come alive with the engaging style you’d expect from National Geographic.
Episodes
S9E1 - Who's Who in Greek Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:03
Oh Muses! Today we talk about all the gods on Mt. Olympus and beyond! In this episode we encounter some messed up family dynamics, Zeus’ many children, most of the gods on Mount Olympus, and some that aren’t. --- You can…
Season 9 Trailer: Some Updates! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08
Season 9 is nigh! Coming to your ear bones on 10/20! Among the snake beings and gods and demi-gods we have some changes! We are dropping the first episode of the Disney Frozen Podcast: Forces of Nature in the feed on 10/…
S8E10 - Ancient Greece's Most Wanted Part Deux [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:19
Oh Muses! Protect us as we invoke the names of the rascals of Greek Mythology who live in Tartarus. Ixion. Salmoneus. Danaides. In this episode, we encounter someone being pushed into a fire, flirting with clouds, DIY we…
S8E9 - Ragnaroking Out with Loki's Terrible Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:21
Oh Muses! Help us tell the tale of Loki's monstrous offspring, Fenrir, Jormungand, and Hel. In this episode we encounter a lot of biting, a planet-size snake, kidnapping children, someone loses a hand, a human skin suit,…
S8E8 - Oh Me Oh Maya: The Hero Twins and the Shining Deceit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:38
Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Hero Twins, the false sun Seven Macaw, and the creation of several versions of humanity. In this episode we encounter crimes against birds, severed arms, broken beaks, dental surgery, me…
S8E7 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Jade Emperor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:44
Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Jade Emperor and the Chinese Zodiac. In this episode we encounter unnamed evil, lots of studying, jealous rats, word definitions, and three major belief systems. —- Check out the Greekin…
S8E6 - You Odyssey This: Arrows and A-Rivals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:19
Oh Muses! We return to Ithaca with Odysseus after 20 years of adventuring. In this episode we encounter PTSD in action, elaborate disguises, the death penalty, double standards, Agamemnon’s ghost, and a test of furniture…
S8E5 - You Odyssey This: The Breathless Dead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:38
Oh Muses! Help us continue the tale of Odysseus attempting to make his way home from the ruins of Troy. In this episode we encounter upsetting pig facts, still-mooing beef, the burdens of leadership, hungry sea monsters,…
S8E4 - You Odyssey This: The Floating City and the Cannibals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:44
Oh Muses! The winds are not kind to Odysseus and his crew in this continuation of our Odyssey retelling. In his adventuring we encounter secret windbags, exotic metal, ill-timed naps, a blinded Cyclops, cannibals, and Po…
S8E3 - You Odyssey This: Hubris and the Lotus Eaters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:43
Oh Muses! Troy still looms large in the tale of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca. Odysseus starts to tell his tale from the beginning and we encounter vengeful seas, neglecting the gods, non-linear storytelling, lotus ea…