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Tag: Trojan War

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 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 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 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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