Mythsogyny
Join story nerds C Alexandra and John Cordial in their often meandering and illuminating conversations about the stories humans tell themselves, historical, mythological, and legendary, and how no one—not even gods or heroes—can escape misogyny.
Podcasting since 2024 • 18 episodes
Mythsogyny
Latest Episodes
Eleanor Roosevelt pt 3: "But For The Honor Of Our Country."
Continuing the epic journey into the life of the finest first lady we've ever had, C takes us through Eleanor's White House years. Detailing her tumultuous relationship with Lorena "Hick" Hickok, Mrs. Nesbitt's terrible food, hot dogs with roya...
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Eleanor Roosevelt pt. 2: "You Gain Strength, Courage, and Confidence..."
“...by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” - Eleanor Roosevelt.In episode 2 of our Ken Burn's style odyssey about Eleanor, Chesnaye covers the roaring 20s. Flappers, teapot dome, tariffs, and of course th...
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Episode 16
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Eleanor Roosevelt pt. 1: "You Must Do..."
"...the thing you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt. This episode is part one of a series on the life and legacy of a first lady who rose so far above the office that it was never really the same. She is one of C's favorite historical f...
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Episode 15
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The Power of Morgan le Fay
Diving back into Arthuriana, C and John explore the power of sorceress supreme Morgan le Fay. She is a figure of stunning and unmatched female agency in the tales of King Arthur. Mother of Yvain, Master of the Green Knight, Guinevere's number 1...
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Episode 14
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No Sex In The City: The Goddess Athena
Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, handicraft, strategy, and the patron of Athens. Join C and John on a journey through her complicated origins and lore. From her clouded origins, through the myths of Arachne and Medusa to helping Odysseus on his ...
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Episode 13
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