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All Roads Podcast
by Sam Kindick
All Roads is a mixed-format podcast hosted by Classicists Dr. Sam Kindick and Sam Hahn that explores the most interesting aspects of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Renaissance and connects them with modern culture. How mythically accurate is Percy Jackson? How did ancient astronomy work? Which Roman emperor was the worst? Who were the Amazons? Why did the Roman Empire really fall? Come listen because All Roads lead to Rome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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35: Homer's Iliad - Book Six
In Episode 35 of the All Roads Podcast, hosts Dr. Sam Kindick and Sam Hahn discuss Book Six of Homer's Iliad, focusing on Hector's emotional reunion with his wife and son. They explore the significance of Hector's prayer for his son's success and the broader themes of war, heroism, and the impact...
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34: Homer's Iliad - Book Five
In this episode, Sam and Sam explore Homer's Iliad Book 5, focusing on Diomedes' aristeia (moment of excellence) as he steps up to replace the absent Achilles. With Athena's help, Diomedes wounds several gods including Aphrodite and Ares, raising questions about the relationship between mortals…
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33: Homer's Iliad - Book Four
The Sams discuss Book Four of Homer's Iliad. We get first blood and think about Homer's delaying tactics. Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on...
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32: Homer's Iliad - Book Three
The Sams discuss Book Three of Homer's Iliad. Topics: Paris, Helen, and the role of poetry in the poem. Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on...
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31: Homer's Iliad - Book Two
The Sams discuss Book Two of Homer's Iliad. Topics: Agamemnon's [terrible] leadership, class distinctions, and the Catalogue of Ships. Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream:...
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30: Homer's Iliad - Book One (The Gods)
The Sams continue the discussion of Book One of Homer's Iliad. The focus today is on the gods and their role in the epic. Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream:...
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29: Homer's Iliad - Book One (Achilles and Agamemnon)
The Sams get into Book One of Homer's Iliad. The discussion includes the compression of time, the Homeric ethical system, and the argument between Achilles and Agamemnon. Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by…
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28: Homer's Iliad - Book One (Proem)
Sam and Dr. Sam kick off a new project: reading Homer's Iliad book by book. In this first episode we discuss some major themes, ways of approaching the text, and the poem's opening nine lines. Note: we are using Emily Wilson's 2023 translation of the Iliad. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided...
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27: Taxation in Ancient Greece and Rome
In honor of every American's favorite day, Tax Day, the Sams take a look at some of the different tax systems in ancient Greece, Rome, and the early Byzantine Empire. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on…
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26: Eclipses in Ancient Greece and Rome
To celebrate the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse, the Sam discuss astronomy in ancient Greece and some famous eclipses (and alleged eclipses) from Greek and Roman antiquity. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW…
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25: Movie Night - Clash of the Titans (1981)
The Sams discuss the classics 1981 film, Clash of the Titans. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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24: The State of the Podcast (Updates, Plans, and What We're Reading)
Sam and Dr. Sam take a break from content episodes to discuss the upcoming schedule for the podcast and to discuss some of the books that they are currently reading. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on…
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23: Movie Night - Troy (2004)
The Sams discuss the epic 2004 film, Troy. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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22: Movie Night - 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
The Sams discuss the 2014 film, 300: Rise of an Empire. In addition to the Battles of Salamis and Artemisium, we discuss the Persian ally and literal boss queen Artemisia. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on...
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21: Movie Night - 300 (2006)
The Sams discuss the 2006 film, 300. Topics include Spartan culture, the Battle of Thermopylae, and how ancient cultures can be appropriated for modern causes. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See...
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20: Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Part 2 - Socrates and Alcibiades)
The Sams continue their discussion of Ubisoft's 2018 video game, Assassin's Creed Odyssey. This episode focuses on some of the famous Athenians that you meet in the game, especially Socrates and Alcibiades. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream:...
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19: Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Part 1 - Worldbuilding)
The Sams begin a new series, discussing Ubisoft's 2018 video game, Assassin's Creed Odyssey. In this episode they talk about their experiences playing the game, the limitations of ancient sources when recreating a world like 5th century Greece, and some of the architectural quirks in the game....
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18: We finish the series! (Percy Jackson Book 5)
The Sams conclude their discussion of the Percy Jackson book series by talking about the fifth and final book, The Last Olympian. Also discussed are Home Alone 2 and Homer's Iliad. Note: this podcast was recorded in December 2023. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream…
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17: We Get Lost in the Maze (Percy Jackson Book 4)
The Sams resume their discussion of the Percy Jackson book series by talking about the fourth book, The Titan's Curse. Note: this podcast was recorded in December 2023. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on...
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16: TV Time: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023) - Episode 8
The Sams talk about the eighth and final episode in the reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Note: this episode contains spoilers of both the TV series and the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free...
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15: TV Time: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023) - Episode 7
Dr. Sam and Sam talk about the seventh episode in the reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Note: this episode contains spoilers of both the TV series and the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free...
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14: We Hunt for Meaning in Artemis (Percy Jackson Book 3)
The Sams resume their discussion of the Percy Jackson book series by talking about the third book, The Titan's Curse. Note: this podcast was recorded in December 2023. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on...
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13: TV Time: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023) - Episode 6
The Sams talk about episode six of the reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Note: this episode contains spoilers of both the TV series and the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream:...
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12: TV Time: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023) - Episode 5
The Sams talk about the fifth episode of the reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Note: this episode contains spoilers of both the TV series and the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free...
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11: Movie Night - Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
The Sams talk about the second (and hopefully last) Percy Jackson film, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013). Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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10: TV Time: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023) - Episode 4
The Sams talk about the fourth episode of the reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Note: this episode contains spoilers of both the TV series and the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free...
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9: We Look for Polyphemus (Percy Jackson Book 2)
The Sams continue their discussion of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters, with an emphasis on the monsters. Looking at you, Polyphemus! Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See...
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8: TV Time: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023) - Episode 3
The Sams talk about the third episode of the reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+ and Emily Wilson's new translation of the Iliad. Note: this episode contains spoilers of both the TV series and the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music...
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7: We Reveal How Perseus Dies (Percy Jackson Book 2)
The Sams start discussing Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters. Special emphasis is given to the story of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See...
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6: TV Time: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023) - Episodes 1 & 2
The Sams discuss the eagerly-awaited reboot of Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Note: this episode contains spoilers of both the TV series and the entire Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream:...
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5: Movie Night - Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
The Sams talk about the first Percy Jackson film, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4: We Take a Peek at Medusa (Percy Jackson Book 1)
The Sams do a deep dive into the myth of Medusa. Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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3: We Talk About The Golden Age (Percy Jackson Book 1)
The Sam talk about the ages of man in ancient Greek myth and how they connect to Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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2: We Question the Gods (Percy Jackson Book 1)
Sam and Sam talk about the gods in ancient Greek myth and how they connect to Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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1: We Start a Podcast (Percy Jackson Book 1)
We kick off the podcast by talking about ancient Greek and Roman myth and how it connects to Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Track: "Enter The Idols" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/lxrXTW Hosted on Acast. See…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All Roads is a mixed-format podcast hosted by Classicists Dr. Sam Kindick and Sam Hahn that explores the most interesting aspects of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Renaissance and connects them with modern culture. How mythically accurate is Percy Jackson? How did ancient astronomy work? Which Roman emperor was the worst? Who were the Amazons? Why did the Roman Empire really fall? Come listen because All Roads lead to Rome.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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All Roads is a mixed-format podcast hosted by Classicists Dr. Sam Kindick and Sam Hahn that explores the most interesting aspects of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Renaissance and connects them with modern culture. How mythically accurate is Percy Jackson? How did ancient astronomy work? Which Roman...
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