The Podcast With A Thousand Faces
An official podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network. It features interviews and conversations focused on the influence of Joseph Campbell, his work, and myth in culture.
Episodes
Bonus: Phil Cousineau - The Wisdom of The Odyssey
In this special bonus episode of The Podcast With A Thousand Faces, author, mythologist, and longtime friend of the Joseph Campbell Foundation Phil Cousineau returns to discuss his new book, The Wisdom of The Odyssey.
In conversation with JCF’s John Bucher, Phil explores why Homer’s ancient epic continues to speak so powerfully to the modern world, especially as Christopher Nolan’s new film adapta
EP 49: Vanessa Chakour & Joanna Gardner
In this episode of The Podcast With a Thousand Faces, Joanna Gardner speaks with author, herbalist, naturalist, land steward, and boxing coach Vanessa Chakour.
Vanessa’s work invites us into a deeper relationship with our inner and outer wilds. Through her books Awakening Artemis and Earthly Bodies, she weaves memoir, myth, plant medicine, animal kinship, and ecological healing into a powerful cal
EP 48: Moiya McTier & Joanna Gardner
What happens when mythology meets astrophysics, and the stars become storytellers? In this episode of The Podcast With A Thousand Faces, JCF’s Joanna Gardner sits down with Dr. Moiya McTier - an astrophysicist, folklorist, author, and science communicator whose work bridges the worlds of science, story, mythology, and creativity. Since breaking barriers at both Harvard University and Columbia Univ
EP 47: Sean Brawley & John Bucher
In this episode, Sean Brawley, performance coach, former top-ranked professional tennis player, and expert in accelerated learning, joins John Bucher for a wide-ranging conversation that begins in the world of elite sport and opens into something much deeper. Drawing on his experience competing at the highest levels and his work with Tim Gallwey and the Inner Game philosophy, Sean shares how his u
EP 46: Cassidy Gard & Joanna Gardner
Cassidy Gard is a three time Emmy Award–winning journalist, author, and entrepreneur whose work bridges storytelling, healing, and cultural insight. After more than a decade in the high pressure world of television news, including her years at Good Morning America, a personal and spiritual turning point during the pandemic led her to step away and reimagine her life and career. Her work explores r
EP 45: Catherine Svehla & Joanna Gardner
In this episode, Catherine Svehla joins JCF’s Joanna Gardner for a wide-ranging and deeply alive conversation about myth as a living force in our lives. Catherine Svehla, PhD, is an independent scholar, storyteller, and mentor in the mythic life who has been working in the liminal fields of myth, creativity, and consciousness for more than thirty years. She holds a doctorate from Pacifica Graduate
EP 44: Brandon Boyd & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, we welcome Brandon Boyd. Best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the multi-platinum band Incubus, Brandon has cultivated a parallel life as a painter, writer, and visual artist. He has published three books of visual art, exhibited internationally, and created large-scale installations and residencies in the U.S. Across music and visual work alike, his creative output retu
EP 43: Leigh Melander & Brad Olson
In this episode of The Podcast With A Thousand Faces, mythologist Leigh Melander joins longtime friend and fellow Campbell scholar Brad Olson for a wide-ranging, playful, and deeply human conversation about myth, imagination, and meaning.Drawing from their shared history at Pacifica Graduate Institute and their long involvement with the Joseph Campbell Foundation, Leigh and Brad explore myth not a
EP 42: Rebecca Armstrong & John Bucher
Rebecca Armstrong is a mythologist, minister, and educator whose life has been guided by the transformative power of story. For twelve years, she served as the International Outreach Director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, helping to create and nurture the worldwide Mythological RoundTable™ groups that carried Campbell’s work into communities around the globe.With an earned doctorate and two m
EP 41: C.J. Macias & Tyler Lapkin
C.J. Macias is a big wave surfer, healer, and teacher whose life feels as mythic as it is deeply human. Featured in HBO’s Emmy Award–winning series 100 Foot Wave, C.J.’s journey stretches from the beaches of Florida, where he first surfed with his dad, to Nazaré, Portugal, home of the largest waves on earth.Along the way he has faced devastating wipeouts, near-death moments, and the kind of initia
EP 40: Robbie Blasser & Michael Lambert
In this episode, we explore how Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey finds fresh relevance in the lives of today’s high school seniors. Our guest, Robbie Blasser, has developed a powerful way to bring Campbell’s work directly into the classroom - helping students navigate the challenges of growth, change, and becoming.Robbie is an English and Religious Studies teacher at Bishop O'Dowd High School in O
EP 39: Stephen Larsen & John Bucher
In this episode of The Podcast with a Thousand Faces, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Larsen, psychologist, mythologist, author, and longtime student and friend of Joseph Campbell.Together with his wife Robin, Stephen co-authored Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind, the definitive biography of Campbell. As close personal friends of Campbell for over two decades, the Larsens were uniquely positioned to
EP 38: Mark Epstein & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Epstein - psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in integrating Buddhist psychology with Western psychotherapy. With decades of experience, Mark has transformed how we understand the mind, self, and emotional healing. His books, including Thoughts Without a Thinker, Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart, Open to Desire, The Trauma of Everyday Life, and The Zen
EP 37: Maureen Murdock & John Bucher
In this episode of The Podcast With a Thousand Faces, we’re joined by Maureen Murdock - author, psychotherapist, educator, and a groundbreaking voice in the world of myth and memoir.Maureen is best known for her influential book The Heroine’s Journey: Woman’s Quest for Wholeness, written in response to Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Maureen had a personal and professional relati
EP 36: Max Klau & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Max Klau to explore the intersection of leadership, service, and inner transformation.Max’s work centers on the transformational path of servant leadership: helping individuals integrate their inner life with outer impact. A Harvard-trained scholar in human development and leadership, Max has spent decades designing programs that support leaders who are commit
EP 35: Maria Souza & Joanna Gardner
In this episode, we welcome Maria Souza - Comparative Mythologist, poet, educator, and host of the Women and Mythology podcast on the Joseph Campbell Foundation’s MythMaker Podcast Network.Maria’s work bridges myth, ecology, and the sacred. With advanced degrees in Comparative Mythology and Ecology & Spirituality—and years working in the Brazilian Amazon with Indigenous communities—she brings a un
EP 34: Francis Weller & Tyler Lapkin
Francis Weller has spent his life restoring the sacred work of grief and deepening our connection to the soul. A psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist, Francis weaves together psychology, mythology, alchemy, and indigenous wisdom to show us how grief is not just personal but profoundly communal. His bestselling book, The Wild Edge of Sorrow, has guided thousands in embracing loss as a path to
EP 33: Enuma Okoro & Tyler Lapkin
Enuma Okoro, is a Nigerian-American author, essayist, curator and lecturer. She is a weekend columnist for The Financial Times where she writes the column, “The Art of Life,” about art, culture and how we live. And is the curator of the 2024 group exhibition, “The Flesh of the Earth,” at Hauser & Wirth gallery in Chelsea, New York. Her broader research and writing interests reflect how the inters
EP 32: Crispin Freeman & John Bucher
Today we welcome Crispin Freeman to the podcast. Crispin is a renowned voice actor, director, and storyteller whose career has left a mark on the worlds of anime, video games, and animation. Beginning his journey as a theater actor in New York City, Freeman transitioned to voice acting in 1997 and quickly became a prominent figure in English-language dubs of Japanese anime. His performances have b
EP 31: Robert Maldonado & Scott Neumeister
Today, we’re excited to bring you a conversation with Dr. Robert Maldonado, a pioneering voice in the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and mythology. With advanced degrees in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Dr. Rob has dedicated his career to helping others overcome limitations and embrace spiritual transformation. As the President, Co-Founder, and Educational Director of CreativeMind
EP 30: Phil Cousineau & John Bucher
In this episode, we’re pleased to welcome Phil Cousineau—a modern mythologist, storyteller, and inspirational speaker whose life and work are deeply rooted in the world of myth and the wisdom of Joseph Campbell. Cousineau’s journey through mythology is woven into every aspect of his career, from his prolific writing and filmmaking to his role as a teacher and speaker. His fascination with mytholog
EP 29: Mollie Adler & John Bucher
In this episode, we are joined by Mollie Adler—a podcaster, writer, and existential thinker whose work deeply explores the complexities of human experience. As the creator of the podcast Back from the Borderline, Mollie challenges us to move beyond surface-level conversations and engage with our innermost selves.Influenced by mythology and the transformative work of Joseph Campbell, her approach i
EP 28: John Densmore & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, we’re joined by the legendary John Densmore, the rhythmic force behind one of the most iconic bands in rock history, The Doors. From his early days as a young musician in Southern California, John has always been captivated by the primal call of the drum—a heartbeat that transcends time and culture. John's journey with The Doors, from their groundbreaking debut album in 1967 to Ji
EP 27: Chungliang Al Huang & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode we speak with Master Chungliang Al Huang—a tai chi master, writer, philosopher, dancer, and generational teacher. Originally from Shanghai, China, Master Huang moved to the United States to study architecture and cultural anthropology, and later DanceIn the 1960s, Master Huang forged a significant collaboration with philosopher Alan Watts, which led him to Esalen. There, he became
EP 26: Shelly Tygielski & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode of The Podcast with a Thousand Faces, we welcome the incredible Shelly Tygielski. Shelly is a mindfulness teacher, community organizer, producer, philanthropist, author, activist, public speaker, and former corporate executive.At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shelly founded Pandemic of Love, a grassroots mutual aid movement that has connected millions of people worldwide and
EP 25: Dr. Brad Reedy & John Bucher
Today on the Podcast, we welcome Dr. Brad Reedy.Dr. Reedy has a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brad has broadcast over 1,300 webinars on parenting since 2007, and hosts the podcast “Finding You” He is also the author of two books on parenting and self-discovery: The Journey of the Heroic Parent and The Audacity to Be You.Brad has developed an accessible and liberating approach to adolescent
EP 24: Ben Rogers & John Bucher
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ben Rogers. Dr. Rogers is an Assistant Professor of Management & Organization at Boston College. He the author of a groundbreaking research paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, which reveals how framing our own lives a Hero’s Journey is associated with psychological benefits such as enhanced well-being, greater life satisfaction, a se
EP 23: Chris Vogler & John Bucher
In this episode we welcome Chris Vogler. Chris is a Hollywood development executive, screenwriter, author and educator. He is best known for working with Disney and for his screenwriting guide, The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Writers.Chris was inspired by the writings of Joseph Campbell, particularly The Hero with a Thousand Faces. He used Campbell's work to create a 7-page company memo
EP 22: Ben Katt & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode we welcome Ben Katt. Ben has been helping people experience deep transformation and access lives of greater joy, compassion, and purpose for the past twenty years. His first book, The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife, is a guidebook and memoir about the inner journey we all must embark on in order to live our fullest lives. He writes regularly about
EP 21: Trudy Goodman & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, Trudy Goodman speaks with Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation.One of the earliest teachers of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Trudy taught with its creator, Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the MBSR clinic at University of Massachusetts Medical School in 1983. In 1995 she co-founded, and is still the Guiding Teacher at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, the
EP 20: Anthony Byrne & John Bucher
In this episode we are joined by Anthony Byrne, an accomplished Irish writer, director, and producer renowned for his work on large-scale international dramas like Peaky Blinders, Lioness, and In Darkness. He has also directed music videos for Hozier, Liam Gallagher, The Smile. And as he says, more importantly he is a new Dad.In this engaging conversation with JCF's John Bucher, Anthony shares ins
EP 19: Roshi Joan Halifax & Bradley Olson
In this episode Roshi Joan Halifax sits down with Bradley Olson of the Joseph Campbell Foundation.Roshi Joan Halifax speaks to Buddhists and non-followers alike on such universal topics as compassion, suffering, and what it is to be human. Influenced by early experiences as an anthropologist-world traveler, passionate end-of-life pioneer, and her work in social and ecological activism, she eloquen
EP 18: George Mumford & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode George Mumford sits down with Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation.George Mumford's deeply moving personal story is unforgettable. An aspiring basketball player at the University of Massachusetts (where he roomed with Dr. J, Julius Erving), injuries forced Mumford out of the game he loved. The medications that relieved the pain of his injuries also numbed him to the empti
EP 17: Heather Hamilton & John Bucher
In this episode, John Bucher, Executive Director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Heather Hamilton. Heather has traversed a remarkable path of spiritual discovery—one that defies convention and challenges the boundaries of tradition. After having a mystical experience that upended her traditional evangelical beliefs, Heather found herself in a place of despair. But after reaching t
EP 16: Nancy Allison & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Nancy Allison.Nancy Allison was a member of Jean Erdman’s Theater of The Open Eye from 1976 – 1985 where among other roles she danced a principle role in Op Odyssey, awarded the prize for Best Company at the 15th International Festival d’Automne in Paris. At The Open Eye she also distinguished herself as a leading inte
EP 15: Michael Meade & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Michael Meade.Michael is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic storytelling, street-savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals.He is the author of Awakening the Soul, The Ge
EP 14: Andrew McCarthy & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Andrew McCarthy.Andrew McCarthy is an actor, director, and award winning travel writer. He has walked the Camino De Santiago in Spain, not once but twice, and he chronicles his second Camino with his son, in his most recent book, Walking With Sam. He has appeared in dozens of films, including such iconic movies as Prett
EP 13: Cory Sandhagen & Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation sits down with Cory Sandhagen.Cory is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). With a background in psychology and a deep appreciation for the insights of visionaries like Carl Jung , Krishnamurti, and Joseph Campbell, Sandhagen has d
EP 12: Ken Liu and Marie-Claire Gould
In this episode we have a conversation between Marie-Claire Gould and Ken Liu. Ken Liu is an American author of speculative fiction. A winner of the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy awards, he wrote the Dandelion Dynasty, a Silkpunk epic fantasy series as well as short story collections The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. He also penned the Star Wars novel T
EP 11: Thomas Moore and Bradley Olson
In this episode JCF's Bradley Olson talks with Thomas Moore. Thomas Moore is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul. He has written twenty-four other books about bringing soul to personal life and culture, deepening spirituality, humanizing medicine, finding meaningful work, imagining sexuality with soul and doing religion in a fresh way. In his youth he was a Cath
EP 10: Elise Loehnen and John Bucher
In this episode JCF's John Bucher speaks with Elise Loehnen. Elise is a writer, editor, and podcast host who lives in Los Angeles. She is the host of Pulling the Thread, a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. Ultimately Elise is a seeker and synthesizer, pulling together wisdom traditions, cultural history, and a deep k
EP 9: Dr. Jami Gill and Bradley Olson
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. To subscribe to our weekly MythBlasts go to jcf.org/subscribeThe Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive producer, John Bucher.All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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EP 8: Satya Doyle Byock and John Bucher
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher and Tyler Lapkin. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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EP 7: Joseph Campbell, Star Wars, and The Mandalorian: A Panel Discussion
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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EP 6: Lonny Jarrett and Tyler Lapkin
In this episode, Tyler Lapkin of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and Lonny Jarrett discuss Lonny's career as an acupuncturist, herbalist and teacher. Lonny is recognized worldwide as a leading practitioner, author, and scholar of East Asian medicine. This conversation takes an in-depth look at the Inner Tradition of Chinese Medicine, the role of a practitioner, and what it means to see medicine and
EP: 5 Levison Wood and Tyler Lapkin
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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EP 4: Duncan Trussell and John Bucher
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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EP 3: Sebastian Siegel and Tyler Lapkin
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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EP 2: Jack Kornfield and Tyler Lapkin
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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EP 1: Jessica Ewing and Brynn Elliott
For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. The Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by John Bucher and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by John Bucher, Ilya Smirnoff, and Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Robert Walter. All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)
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Preview of MythMaker Podcast Network
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