Mythic Mind

We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with the J.R.R. Tolkien's essay, "The Monsters and the Critics," in which he argues that Beowulf is best approached as fantasy.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/D3NNtUAKgKsListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Josh Traylor led a study on Paradise Lost for Mythic Mind in 2025, and he has graciously given me permission to post his content here and on the Mythic Mind podcast. In this episode, Josh discusses the life of John Milton.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/lhuS1YpB5fEListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Who is Beowulf? What is Beowulf? Who is the legendary Shield Sheafson? What is Grendel? What is the relationship between the paganism of the setting and the Christianity of the poet? We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with the text of Beowulf up to the death of Grendel.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/hfXkVOhopn8Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Josh Traylor led a study on Paradise Lost for Mythic Mind in 2025, and he has graciously given me permission to post his content here and on the Mythic Mind podcast. This is Josh's introduction to Paradise Lost, in which he frames the poem and discusses how to go about reading it.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wUZsFmj37vIListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

We are continuing through the Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius course that I led in the Fall of 2024 with an introduction to Beowulf.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/rK0IWdhM9ikListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a Tier 3 patron to join our Silmarillion study, which begins in February! patreon.com/mythicmindPurchase the complete Fiction & Philosophy of C.S. Lewis course here: The Fiction & Philosophy of C.S. LewisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Delve into the profound themes of life, death, and meaning, inspired by the epic tales of Beowulf and philosopher Boethius. Explore how to live meaningfully while confronting mortality. The host shares personal insights and invites participants to engage in lively discussions through community sessions. Expect weekly meetings that encourage deep dives into content, alongside opportunities for participants to contribute their own ideas. Discover a space where philosophy meets modern-day relevance and a supportive learning environment.

Several members of the Mythic Mind fellowship met together to discuss standout books, movies/shows, and games that we engaged with in 2025.Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmind. For the rest of 2026, the discount for annual patronage is increased to 50%!Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/iU9F9o9HODEListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Across the domains of literature, philosophy, video games, and movies, I discuss some of the place Mythic Mind has been in 2025 and where we are going in 2026.Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind. For the rest of 2026, the discount for annual patronage is increased to 50%!Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/s-3WHigLagQListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

Tashlan is unveiled as a demon god. "The Problem of Susan" True Narnia is revealed.In this episode, we continue our series on the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis with The Last Battle.Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/f7s4ImTaRC0Listen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one ad-free feed)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.

In this episode, we continue our series on the Fiction and Philosophy of C.S. Lewis with The Magician's Nephew.Become a patron and/or enroll in a course at patreon.com/mythicmind.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/n1rkskgTBjEListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & ShowsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.