The Greek Myth Files
The Greek Myth Files is a podcast dedicated to exploring Greek mythology in depth. Hosted by classics professor R. Scott Smith, it covers famous myths, legendary figures, and the cultural context behind ancient Greek stories. Each episode examines a different aspect of the mythological world, blending scholarly insight with engaging storytelling to make the tales accessible to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Listeners can expect a thoughtful journey through the timeless narratives that have shaped Western culture.
Episodes
Episode 41: The Myth of Meleagros and the Iliad
Written by Devin AgnelloNarrated by R. Scott SmithSound Engineer and Voice Actor: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims
GMF Special Editon: Nolan’s Odyssey, a Review
In this special episode, I give my thoughts about the movie: big and epic in scope, the movie is worthy of the original in its power and basic story. Obviously, as a myth scholar, I have thoughts. So, here they are!
Episode 40: The Wrath of Achilles
Credits:Written by Nicole SanfilippoNarrated by R. Scott SmithSound Engineering: Jackson ScheeleVoice Acting: Jackson SheeleMusic: Jared Sims
Episode 39: The Homeric Question
Credits: Written and Narrated by R. Scott SmithSound Engineering and Voice Acting by Jackson ScheeleMusic by Jared Sims
Episode 38: Young Achilles
Credits: Written by Emma Swain and R. Scott SmithVoice Acting and Audio Engineering: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jackson Scheele
Episode 37: The Particular Parable of Palamedes Polymetis
Credits:Written by Hyde MorrisonNarrated by R. Scott SmithVoice Acting and Sound Engineering: Jackson ScheeleMusic by Jared Sims
Episode 36: Mustering Forces at Aulis, or The Sacrifice of Iphigenia
Credits: Written by Conner Floyd and R. Scott SmithVoice Acting: Jackson ScheeleSound Engineering: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims, Brooklyn Tea
Episode 35: The Judgment of Paris
Written by Reilly SalisburyNarrated by R. Scott SmithVoice Acting and Sound Editing: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims
Episode 34: Alexander Paris, the One Who Started it All
CreditsWritten by: Christopher NadeauNarrated by: R. Scott SmithSound Engineering, Voice Actors: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims
Episode 33: Trojan Myth
CreditsWritten and Narrated by R. Scott SmithSound Engineering and Voice Acting by Jackson ScheeleMusic by Jared Sims
Episode 32: Helen of Sparta, Helen of Troy
Written by: David WilsonNarrated by: R. Scott SmithVoice Acting: Jackson ScheeleSound Engineering: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims
Episode 31: The House of Tantalos, or, the Family of Agamemnon
Written by: Jordan Tryon Narrated by: R. Scott SmithVoice Action: Jackson ScheeleSound Engineering: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims, Brooklyn Tea
Episode 30: The Trojan War, An Introduction
Credits:Written and Narrated by R. Scott SmithVoice Acting and Sound Engineering by Jackson ScheeleMusic by Jared Sims
Aristaeus, the God of Bees (and Orpheus and Eurydice)
Written by: Charlie BijesseNarrated by: R. Scott SmithVoice Actor and Sound Engineer: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims
Episode 28: Ajax the Greater: Greatness and Depression
Credits:Script: Laura HillsNarrator: Scott SmithVoice Actor and Sound Engineering: Jackson ScheeleMusic: Jared Sims
Episode 27: Medousa and the Gorgons
Credits:'Written and Narrated by R. Scott SmithVoice Actor: Emory StevensShow Tile: Ben Lesser-BrunoriMusic: Jared Sims
Episode 26: Atlas, Man or Mountain?
We explore the ancient myths of Atlas—was he a mythical figure or part of the landscape? What are the stories and interpretations of Atlas, and how has it shaped our own world.
Episode 25: Niobe
Written and Narrated by R. Scott SmithVoice Acting: Raina Burke, Humanities Major UNHMusic: Jared Sims, Professor of Music at U. West Virginia
Episode 24: Daphne
Check out our website for images, maps and more! manto-myth.org/gmfWritten and Narrated by R. Scott SmithVoice Acting: Liv KetlerShow Tile and Original Art: Beatrice Mattison
Episode 23: The Python
Learn about one of the most famous serpents from the primeval period, its relationship to Delphi, and the god Apollo’s final triumph over it.
Episode 21: Typhoios, Illuyankas and Hittites, Oh My!
Join us for an in depth look at the Typhoios myth in Greek culture and a counterpart from the Hittite world! We are joined by Hittite expert, Prof. Gregory McMahon.
Episode 22: Giants in Greek Myth
Written and Directed: Jake CompagnaHost and Narrator: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: Julia Sommer and A.J. O’NeilMusic: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
Episode 20: Monsters: A First Look
Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeMusic: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
Episode 19: Medeia’s Last Act
Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithVoice Actors: A.J. O’Neil and Julia SommerSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeMusic: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
Episode 18: The Argonauts’ Voyage Home
Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: Julia Sommer and A. J. O’NeilMusic: Jared Sims’ Brooklyn Tea (Opening and Closing), Jack Anderson (transition music)
Episode 17: Jason Gets the Golden Fleece…with a Bit of Help
Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: A. J. O’Neil and Julia SommerMusic: Jared Sims, Brooklyn Tea; Jack Anderson, Improvisation
Episode 16: The Voyage Begins
Credits:Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: A. J. O’Neil, Camden Roy, Julia SommerMusic: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
GMF Special Edition: Euripides’ Hecuba
Written and Narrated by: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeMusic: Jared SimsSpecial Guests: David Kaye (Professor of Theater and Dance, UNH, director of Hecuba) and Julia Sommer (lead role of Hecuba)
Episode 15: The Argo and the Argonauts
Credits:Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: A. J. O’Neil and Julia SommerMusic: Jared Sims, Brooklyn Tea
Episode 14: The Man with One Sandal
Written and Directed: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: A. J. O’Neil and Julia SommerMusic: Jared Sims, Brooklyn Tea
Episode 13: The Golden Fleece
Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: Julia Sommer and A. J. O’NeilMusic: Jared SimsOriginal Art: Allina PodgurskiGo see manto-myth.org/gmf for more!
Episode 12: Wonder Woman and Amazons
Written and Narrated by R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: A.J. O’Neill, Julia Sommer (Samantha Coetzee)Music: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
Episode 11: The Olympian Gods
Find visual aids at manto-myth.org/gmf!Credits:Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: Julia Sommer and A. J. O’NeilMusic: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
Episode 10: Centaurs!
Written and Directed: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeMusic: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
Episode 9: Greek Myth Is (Not) Greek Religion
Credits: Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: Julia Sommer and A.J. O’NeilMusic: Jared Sims, “Brooklyn Tea”Special Guests: Sarah Iles Johnston (Ohio State University), Paul Robertson (University of New Hampshire)
Episode 8: Did the Greeks Believe Their Myths?
Credits:Written and Narrated: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: Samantha Coetzee, AJ O’Neil, Julia SommerMusic: Brooklyn Tea by Jared Sims
Episode 7: The Uses of Greek Myth, Pt. 2
Written and Directed by R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: A.J. O’Neil and Julia SommerMusic: Jared Sims, Brooklyn Tea
Episode 6: The Uses of Greek Myth, Pt. 1
Credits:Written and Directed by R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: Samantha Coetzee, A. J. O’Neil, and Julia SommerMusic: Jared Sims (Brooklyn Tea)Special Guests: Dr. Greta Hawes (Australian National University) and Dr. Stephen Trzaskoma (University of New Hampshire)
Episode 5: What Greek Myth Is…And Is Not, The Basics
In this episode, we discuss the basic idea of what a myth is—or at least what a *Greek* myth is—and what the content of myths were. We also take a look at the importance of oral tradition and, later, the emergence of writing as a way of preserving the stories of the Greeks and Romans. We then talk about one of the most important aspects of myth, its flexibility and the ability for storytellers to
The Greek Myth Files: Trailer
Written, Produced and Directs by Prof. R. Scott Smith. Music by Jared Sims.
Episode 4: The World Is Out To Get You, Human
Written and Produced By: R. Scott SmithSound Engineer: Samantha CoetzeeVoice Actors: A. J. O’Neil and Julia SommerMusic (by permission): Jared Sims
Episode 3: Demeter’s Grief and Loss
Narrated by R. Scott Smith, Written by Kennis Barker
Episode 2: Death, Dying and Healing in Greek Myth and Religion
A look at the gods Apollo, Paion, and Asklepios, their cult worship, and some stories about them. Then, we consider some ethical questions about death and dying by looking at the myth of Admetos and Alcestis, which was dramatized brilliantly by the playwright Euripides
Episode 1: Mythical Plagues
A close look at the main myths around major plagues in Greek myth, with a particular focus on the god Apollo.
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