Myths, Games & Meaning
What do Greek gods, video games, and film have in common? More than you’d think.
I’m Dr Dani Shalet, and in Myths, Games & Meaning I sit down with enthusiasts of every kind, scholars, performers, storytellers, and gamers, to explore how ancient myths are constantly reimagined for today’s audiences. From Medusa to Middle-earth, from the Hero’s Journey to Baldur’s Gate, we’ll dig into the stories that shape our culture, our games, and ourselves.
If you love myth, gaming, film, and finding fresh meaning in the stories we tell, you’ll feel right at home here.
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Myths, Games & Meaning
From Myth to Moria: A Geeky Gamer Chat with Earl Baylon (Part 1)
In this special two-part conversation, I sit down with my friend of ten years, actor and voice talent Earl Baylon (Jonah from Tomb Raider). In Part 1, we dive headfirst into our shared love of gaming, geek culture, and myth. From Return to Moria and Baldur’s Gate 3 romances, to Dragonlance nostalgia, D&D campaigns, and why fandom still makes us laugh, we celebrate the joy (and chaos) of being lifelong geeks.
This episode is raw, fun, and full of heart, more like a chat between two friends than a formal interview. If you’ve ever lost yourself in fantasy worlds, argued over Star Wars lore, or stayed up too late around a gaming table, you’ll feel right at home here.