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The Midnight Myth Podcast

The Midnight Myth Podcast

By Derek Jones and Laurel Hostak

Derek & Laurel dish on myths, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling. From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars, we've been making pop culture sound smart since 2017.
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Episode 60A: Rey of Light | Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens & the Hero's Journey

The Midnight Myth PodcastApr 15, 2018

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Meditation: What's the Deal with the Jedi?

Meditation: What's the Deal with the Jedi?

After spending the last few months talking nothing but Star Wars, Derek and Laurel finally get to the real question we’ve all been wondering…What’s the deal with the Jedi? Religious order or security forces? Warrior or priest?



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Mar 03, 202435:31
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: Mr. Mercedes

(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: Mr. Mercedes

Steve and Derek talk Mr. Mercedes





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Mar 01, 202401:19:25
Episode 218: I Have the High Ground | Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Episode 218: I Have the High Ground | Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

We conclude, at long last, our series on the Star Wars prequels with an in-depth look at Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. How do the Jedi sow the seeds of their own downfall? How does the Force - and our relationship to it - evolve throughout the prequels? Is this movie just a post-Freudian adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein?? Come along with us to our favorite galaxy far, far away, and discuss…



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Feb 11, 202401:07:05
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: Misery

(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: Misery

Steve and Derek talk Stephen King’s Misery and how it relates to the Dark Tower


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Feb 07, 202401:04:59
Meditation: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

Meditation: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

Let it snow, listeners, because this is it - the definitive debate! We’re going to answer, once and for all, whether Die Hard (1988) is Christmas movie, with ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY… kind of. We get deep into the internet’s favorite festive debate, and where it intersects with Post-Modernism, linguistics, and folklore in the digital age. Yippee-ki-yay, Merry Christmas!



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Dec 24, 202353:13
Episode 217: The Senate, Sand, and Other Things | Stars Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Episode 217: The Senate, Sand, and Other Things | Stars Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

And now for a movie that’s as coarse, rough, and irritating as sand! Still, in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, we find meaningful parallels to military history across the world (the US, Ancient Rome, and Enlightenment France, for example). Plus, why the Jedi should adopt a practice of courtly love.



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Dec 03, 202355:34
Episode 216: Now This Is Podracing | Star Wars Ep. I: The Phantom Menace
Nov 12, 202301:06:28
Episode 215: Midnight Dreary | The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), Egyptian Mythology & Poe
Oct 29, 202301:08:57
Midnight Myth Meditation: Ahsoka

Midnight Myth Meditation: Ahsoka

Perhaps it is time to begin again…


In this wrap-up and breakdown of Ahsoka, we look to the limits (and limitlessness) of the galaxy George Lucas created over forty years ago. We share our impressions, predictions, and analysis of the show’s first season before heading into a larger conversation about the future of Star Wars.



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Oct 22, 202301:03:10
Midnight Myth Meditation: Barbie

Midnight Myth Meditation: Barbie

Come on Barbie! Let’s go party!


In this laidback Midnight Myth Meditation, we’re discussing the smash-hit Barbie. We talk about its impact on cinema-going, the folklore of Barbenheimer, and how one little doll is taking on the patriarchy. With lots of love for Greta Gerwig’s triumph.



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Sep 17, 202347:28
Episode 213: Summer's End | Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Mythology & Music
Jul 23, 202301:05:01
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: The Talisman Part 2

(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: The Talisman Part 2

Derek and Steve talk Stephen King's the Talisman Part 2.



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Jul 19, 202301:11:42
Midnight Myth Meditation: Succession

Midnight Myth Meditation: Succession

While we gather our notes for the continuation of our Wes Anderson series, enjoy this meditation on HBO’s recently wrapped Succession. What kind of tragedy unfolds in the high echelons of corporate America? Why does the “war of succession” story compel us, wherever or whenever it is set?



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Jun 29, 202353:60
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: The Talisman Part 1

(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: The Talisman Part 1

Wheel of Ka Returns to talk Stephen King’s the Talisman


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Jun 16, 202301:03:46
Midnight Myth Meditation: Ted Lasso

Midnight Myth Meditation: Ted Lasso

Happy Wednesday! Enjoy a little bonus meditation: our thoughts on the final(?) season of Ted Lasso, Apple TV+’s flagship show about football, positivity, and mental health. Our thoughts on the show’s most resounding themes, its wonderful characters, and applications of its lessons in real life.


#COYG



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Jun 07, 202353:31
Episode 212: Bond Company Stooge | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Mythology & Oceanography
May 28, 202301:00:49
Episode 211: Family of Geniuses | The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Greek & Roman Mythology
Apr 30, 202301:07:56
(BONUS) Wheel of Ka: 11/22/63 part 3

(BONUS) Wheel of Ka: 11/22/63 part 3

Part 3 and the conclusion of our discussion on Stephen King’s novel, 11/22/63.


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Apr 27, 202301:04:44
(BONUS) Wheel of KA | 11/22/63 Part II

(BONUS) Wheel of KA | 11/22/63 Part II

Fellow Traveler's on the Path of the Beam, Derek and Steve are back doing part two of Stephen King's 11/22/63. We talk about the first two third's of the book, where its going and where it relates to the Dark Tower


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Mar 31, 202348:53
Episode 210: Heads Will Roll | Sleepy Hollow feat. Garden of Doom
Mar 27, 202301:18:32
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka | 11/22/63 Part 1
Feb 18, 202357:57
Midnight Myth Meditation: Mythology vs Folklore in Big Fish (2003)

Midnight Myth Meditation: Mythology vs Folklore in Big Fish (2003)

It’s a Midnight Myth Meditation disguised as a two-parter, carrying on from last week’s conversation around Big Fish. What is the difference between folklore and myth - if, like 18 and 28, there’s any difference at all? Are Edward Bloom’s stories myths or folktales? Does it matter? We’ll debate and discuss in this week’s bonus episode.

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Feb 05, 202353:38
Episode 209: Drying Out | Big Fish (2003), Mythology & Truth
Jan 29, 202301:09:22
(Bonus) The Wheel of Ka: The Shining | Trauma, Ghosts, and Booze
Jan 12, 202301:22:07
2022 In Review | Andor, White Lotus, Everything Everywhere All at Once & More

2022 In Review | Andor, White Lotus, Everything Everywhere All at Once & More

2022! What a year. Join the Midnight Myth for a special year-in-review, in which we discuss what we watched, what we loved, and what we learned. Some spoilers for Our Flag Means Death, White Lotus, and Andor.

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Jan 01, 202301:20:13
A Christmas Bonus
Dec 25, 202259:10
Episode 208: Cookies Are for Closers | Elf (2003), Christmas History & Elves

Episode 208: Cookies Are for Closers | Elf (2003), Christmas History & Elves

Welcome to the annual Midnight Myth Holiday Special! This year, we have singing Christmas-grams, narwhals, a throne of lies, and representatives from the four food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup! That’s right, we’re discussing ELF (2003), the instant Christmas classic starring Will Ferrell as the lovable Buddy. We’ll talk about the movie’s value nearly 20 years later, the history of elves and how they became associated with Santa Claus, and the notion of Christmas spirit. Plus, a story of sincerity and belief inspirational enough to power Santa’s sleigh: the story of the most famous newspaper editorial ever written. — Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and Wheel of Ka tees and totes! Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com Check out Sleep & Sorcery, Laurel’s podcast for fantasy and folklore-inspired bedtime stories. Support on Patreon: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

Dec 18, 202255:33
(BONUS) Meditations: Canonical Shift

(BONUS) Meditations: Canonical Shift

What is canon, and why does it have such a hold on the hearts of fandoms? In this brief Midnight Myth conversation, we’ll meditate on the role of canonical judgment in our beloved pop culture franchises. With a particular eye toward The Rings of Power and Obi-Wan Kenobi, we’ll explore where the term “canon” comes from, and how we can liberate ourselves from its strictures in storytelling.

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Dec 04, 202243:27
Episode 207: A Dance of Dragons | House of the Dragon, Fantasy & The Anarchy
Nov 13, 202201:01:00
(BONUS) Meditations: my·thol·o·gy
Nov 06, 202243:48
(Bonus) The Wheel of Ka: The Stand Pt 2 | My Life For You

(Bonus) The Wheel of Ka: The Stand Pt 2 | My Life For You

Fellow travelers on the path of the Beam, Derek and Steve are back after a very very very long break having finally finished the Stephen King masterpiece, The Stand. As one of the King's books closest to The Dark Tower, say thank ya, The Stand offers a wealth of references, intertextual links to other King works, and a treasure trove of thoughts, reflections, and analysis. Derek and Steve pick up after part one, Rome Falls, and talk about the book after the super flu all but wipes out the human race. Derek and Steve offer their thoughts on this enigmatic tome, wondering where to place it within the body of King's broader works. Does it live up to its reputation as King's best novel? Lastly, Derek and Steve ask and attempt to answer what this book is really all about, with surprising results. 

If Captain Trips has you down, don't worry, as the Wheel of Ka keeps turning and the Beam's live on, say true? Say thank ya, big big.


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Aug 25, 202201:27:34
Episode 206: Absentee Landlord | Devil's Advocate (1997), Theology & Paradise Lost
Aug 07, 202201:06:30
Episode 205: The Most Metal Ever | Stranger Things 4, Satanic Panic, Dungeons & Dragons

Episode 205: The Most Metal Ever | Stranger Things 4, Satanic Panic, Dungeons & Dragons

#SatanicSummer continues with our roundup and discussion of Stranger Things Season 4. In this season, Netflix’s runaway hit introduced a monstrous new villain and lovable new side characters, and found interesting ways to reshape their formula. Meanwhile, it takes inspiration from the very real, very disturbing moral panic, known as the Satanic Panic, of 1980s America. We discuss the complexities of American social and political change that led to mass persecution of outsiders, as well as the psychiatric “innovation” that laid the groundwork for it. Additionally, we’ll discuss the Dungeons & Dragons villain Vecna, who lends his name to this series’ Big Bad. Who is Vecna the Archlich? Where did he come from? Is he anything more than a namesake for the Stranger Things character?

WARNING: Major spoilers for Stranger Things Season 4! Mild content warning for some of the Satanic Panic details discussed.

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Jul 10, 202201:07:40
Episode 204: Live Deliciously | The Witch (2015), Esotericism & Medieval Constructs

Episode 204: Live Deliciously | The Witch (2015), Esotericism & Medieval Constructs

Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

Join us – and special guest Jeff Lippman of Garden of Doom – for a special episode on Robert Eggers’ feature-length directorial debut, The Witch: A New England Folk Tale (2015). It’s the  story of a 17th century Puritan family cast to the edges of the wilderness, where they’re met with misery and ordeals at the hands of an evil presence in the wood. Turning against their eldest daughter Thomasin, the family succumbs to doubt, pride, and envy as their worst nightmares unfold.

This episode brings delights more sumptuous than the taste of butter, or a pretty dress. We discuss how witch persecution was legally codified in the early modern world, the development of the figure of Baphomet or the Sabbatic Goat, and the ancient and medieval mythologies that connect the threads.

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Jun 26, 202201:08:56
Episode 203: Mummy Dearest (feat. Verbal Diorama!) | The Mummy (1999), Egyptology & Cinema History

Episode 203: Mummy Dearest (feat. Verbal Diorama!) | The Mummy (1999), Egyptology & Cinema History

Death is only the beginning…

Dear listeners, we have a treat for you today! An epic centuries in the making - we’re thrilled to join forces once again with an adventurer, scholar, podcaster extraordinaire: Em from Verbal Diorama! Even better, we’re teaming up to cover the 1999 action adventure blockbuster The Mummy. One part ancient love story, one part classic monster flick, one part Indiana Jones-style adventure, The Mummy walks genre lines with elegance and humor to create one-of-a-kind cinematic experience. We’ll dive into the history and legacy of the film with Em (wait till you hear who was supposed to direct this one!), learn about the Imperial ironies that dictate historical study of Ancient Egypt with Derek, and explore surprising literary connections to another classic monster with Laurel.

You can check out more of the history and legacy of movies you know (and movies you don’t!) at Verbal Diorama, available wherever you get your podcasts!

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Jun 12, 202201:25:52
Episode 202: Waffle Party | Severance, Lockean Philosophy & the Oneida Community

Episode 202: Waffle Party | Severance, Lockean Philosophy & the Oneida Community

May 22, 202201:04:11
Episode 201 : Rosebud | Citizen Kane, American History & Epistemology
Apr 24, 202201:03:36
Episode 200: Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli | The Godfather (1972), Mythology & History of the Mafia
Mar 27, 202201:09:43
(BONUS) Listener Q&A
Mar 13, 202259:06
Episode 199: Emergence | Eternals (2021), World Mythology & the Cartesian Circle

Episode 199: Emergence | Eternals (2021), World Mythology & the Cartesian Circle

In the beginning…

Join us for a podcast 7,000 years in the making, as we take on Marvel’s Eternals (2021)… for the second time in a few weeks - Check out our review of Eternals alongside the incomparable Geek Salad here. It’s a film teeming with history, mythology, and philosophy - the energy cocktail that powers our podcast. We discuss the mythological counterparts for the characters and artifacts in Chloe Zhao’s film, debate some of the movies most cogent themes, and argue for its place within the MCU. We also explore the interesting space Eternals occupies at the intersection of Charles Darwin, Walt Whitman, and Rene Descartes.

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Feb 27, 202201:13:53
Coming Soon: Sleep & Sorcery | A Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Series

Coming Soon: Sleep & Sorcery | A Folklore & Fantasy-Inspired Sleep Series

Coming in spring of 2022, Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series from the co-creator of The Midnight Myth Podcast. Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure.

My name is Laurel, and I’ll be your guide on infinite fantastical journeys. On each episode of Sleep & Sorcery, I’ll whisk you away to a far-off time and place. Visit a cozy cottage in the mythical village of Slumbershire, where you’ll share a cup of tea with old friends, reminiscing on your past adventures to misty mountains and elven halls. Travel through the mysterious forests of Bohemia, encountering fairy tale creatures and exploring gothic churches. Go back in time to the court of King Arthur and embark on a meditative quest for lost relics. Soar in a spaceship among the stars, taking in the awesome sights of cosmic phenomena. Each sleep story is carefully crafted to evoke feelings of comfort, safety, and relaxation – paired with breath work or a soothing body scan to send you naturally into sleep.

Sleep & Sorcery. See you in your wildest dreams.

Music: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, from EpidemicSound.com

Special Thanks to Derek Jones

Feb 15, 202201:56
Episode 198: More Than Just Your Gift | Encanto, Trauma & History of Colombia

Episode 198: More Than Just Your Gift | Encanto, Trauma & History of Colombia

Jan 30, 202201:08:55
Episode 197: Big Wheel Keep On Turning | Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time, Cosmology & Moral Philosophy
Jan 16, 202201:07:56
Episode 196: 2021 in Review | MCU, Ted Lasso, Midnight Mass
Dec 31, 202101:07:15
Episode 195: Hark! | A Charlie Brown Christmas, History of Christmas & Medieval Theatre
Dec 19, 202101:06:60
Episode 194 | Desert Power: Dune (2021), Mythology & Persia
Nov 07, 202101:19:10
Episode 193: The Gauntlet | Spooky Movie Edition
Oct 27, 202156:43
Episode 192: Strength & Honor | Gladiator (2000), Rome & Historical Fiction
Sep 26, 202101:14:46
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: The Stand pt. 1 | Rome Falls
Sep 21, 202101:27:34
(Bonus) The Wheel of Ka: The Mist
Aug 22, 202101:18:24