The Odyssey with Neil Laird

BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 388) — Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey (2026) brings Homer’s epic journey to the screen as we follow Matt Damon’s Odysseus from the Trojan War through monsters, sirens, and a long road home. In this episode, we'll learn from author and former documentary filmmaker Neil Laird about the historical accuracy of the movie and how well it ties into Homer’s Odyssey.Guest LinksPrime Time Troy: https://links.boatspodcast.com/388troyPrime Time Pompeii: https://links.boatspodcast.com/388pompeiiPrime Time Travelers: https://links.boatspodcast.com/388travelersNeil Laird's Website: https://links.boatspodcast.com/388guestChapters0:00 Letter grade & Homer’s Odyssey3:30 Troy (2004) vs The Odyssey (2026)9:30 Monsters, cyclopses and mythical beasts14:30 Circe’s island and men turned to pigs19:30 Hades, Achilles and war guilt23:30 Sirens, Scylla, Charybdis and hard choices37:30 Calypso, lost years and the long road homeSupport my workJoin the BOATS community: https://links.boatspodcast.com/communityBecome a BOATS Producer (name in credits + ad-free episodes): https://links.boatspodcast.com/producersSupport my sponsors: https://links.boatspodcast.com/advertisersEmail me: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.