EPISODE · Jul 5, 2017 · 1H 8M

Episode 12: The Hero's Journey

from Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast · host Did You Do Your Homework? | A Pop Culture Podcast

Today we're getting academic with an in-depth discussion of that age-old storytelling convention, the hero's journey. Using Tolkein, Shrek, and an animated celebration of the Day of the Dead (The Book of Life, hey-o) we talk about the elements that make up the archetypal hero's journey and why it's important to understanding the way we have and continue to tell stories.

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