EPISODE · Jul 20, 2021 · 1H 8M
Chapter 19: Never Go to Dinner with Tantalus
from Muses of Mythology
If there's one thing you can count on at Podcast of Poseidon, it's conversations about bad dads. And, oh gods, do we have a pretty terrible dad for you all this week. We're talking Tantalus, known for his terrible punishment in Tartarus and his even worse parenting decisions. Topics include the worst dads of pop culture, generational curses, sweet onions, DnD campaigns, and godly nepotism. Spoilers for Invincible (TV Series), Dungeons and Daddies, The Boys, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Rick and Morty, Star Wars, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother, Invincible (Comic), Van Helsing, Holes, The Legend of Zelda, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2Content Warning: This episode contains mention of torture, death, the afterlife, child abuse, murder, cannibalism, starvation, physical abuse, apathy, mind control, and sex Drunk Mythology: Dionysus Bonus Episode up at Bunker 9: Patreon.com/musesofmythologyAbout UsPodcast of Poseidon was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt.Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Audrey Miller. Find her on Instagram @bombshellnutshellartLike the show? Ready for more? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythologyFind us @PoscastOfPoseidon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at PodcastOfPoseidon.comSupport the showNo portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.
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If there's one thing you can count on at Podcast of Poseidon, it's conversations about bad dads. And, oh gods, do we have a pretty terrible dad for you all this week. We're talking Tantalus, known for his terrible punishment in Tartarus and his even worse parenting decisions. Topics include the worst dads of pop culture, generational curses, sweet onions, DnD campaigns, and godly nepotism. Spoilers for Invincible (TV Series), Dungeons and Daddies, The Boys, Talladega Nights: Th...
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Chapter 19: Never Go to Dinner with Tantalus
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