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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 07: Immigrants and Prodigals

September 26, 2025

In the seventh episode of this season, I examine the 2018 Netflix and BBC One series Troy: Fall of a City. Can a prodigal be redeemed more than once? How do immigrants add to the glory of Troy? Listen and find out. 

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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 06: Italian Retrospective

June 06, 2025

In the sixth episode of this season, I examine two Italian cinema adaptations of Homer’s Iliad: 1911’s “The Fall of Troy” (La Caduta di Troia) and 1962’s “The Fury of Achilles” (L’ira di Achille). Are the Italians more interested in scale or storytelling? Listen and find out. The conversation on how an Italian treatment on this epic compares with an American one will continue in the season finale.

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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 05: The Trojan War: Live

April 11, 2025

In the fifth episode, and in association with Required Reading and Two True Freaks, I am joined by Tom Panarese as we look at the play “Troilus and Cressida” by William Shakespeare. This is considered a problem play…in more ways than one! How well does the bard balance romance with political intrigue? Listen and find out!

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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 04: Horses on the Telly

February 28, 2025

In the fourth episode, I examine the Trojan War as it appears on two disparate television shows: “Phineas and Ferb” and “Xena: Warrior Princess.” How does a wooden T-Rex relate to the Trojan War? Does Helen actually gain autonomy? Listen and find out!

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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 03: Ancient Shipping

January 31, 2025

In the third episode, I am joined by Professor Carolyn Cocca as we discuss the 2011 novel The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Is the love affair between Achilles (“Best of Greeks”) and Patroclus (“Best of the Myrmidons”) realistic? Listen and find out!

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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 02: The OG Iliad Part II

December 20, 2024

In the second episode, I continue to look at the source material The Iliad by Homer and translated by Emily Wilson. I examine the second act (Books X-XVI) and third act (Books XVII-XXIV) of the story, discussing key or interesting moments after I give a synopsis of each Book. Is Helen, daughter of Zeus, really to blame for the Trojan War? Listen and find out!

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Dear Reader, Season 3 Episode 01: The OG Iliad Part I

November 08, 2024

In the third season premiere, I look at the source material The Iliad by Homer and translated by Emily Wilson. After providing background on the author, and historical/cultural/mythological context, I run through the major players within the epic. I examine the first act of the story (Books I-IX), discussing key or interesting moments after I give a synopsis of each Book. Is Helen, daughter of Zeus, really to blame for the Trojan War? Listen and find out!

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Dear Reader, Season 3 Promo

August 23, 2024

DEAR READER, SEASON 3! This season I will wage war with mortals, gods, goddesses, and the Fates themselves by examining Homer’s Iliad and the works it has inspired. 

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Super Mates Episode 45: Christmas Toy and TV Memories

December 15, 2015

Ho-ho-ho! In this festive Yuletide episode, Chris reminisces about Christmas toys he received as a boy. From The Six Million Dollar Man, Evel Kneivel, and Mego, to He-Man, Super Powers, M.A.S.K., G.I. Joe and Transformers, it’s a visit from the Toys of Christmas Past!

In between the ramblings on plastic baubles, Cindy discusses her Top 5 Favorite TV Christmas Specials! Which holiday favorites make her list? Listen on and find out!

Merry Christmas!

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What did you get for Christmas as kids? What were your favorite Christmas specials? We’d love to read it aloud in an upcoming episode. Drop us a line in our comments section, or email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com. If you’re listening on iTunes, please consider leaving a review of our show! We’re also on Facebook!

Chris and Cindy shared their Star Wars Memories on Disney, Indiana Episode #194! Check it out here.

Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly over at the Fire and Water Podcast feed!

Next time: Our first episode of the New Year features a first-time guest, and a subject that has to do with “The First”!

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