
Mythic Mind
byAndrew Snyder
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Mythic Mind pursues wisdom on the pathways between primary and secondary worlds. Tolkien, Lewis, and adjacent material tend to take a leading role.To support my work and gain access to exclusive and early content, voting power, and more, head over to https://www.patreon.com/mythicmindBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
Episodes(40 episodes)
165 - C.S. Lewis on Aliens, A.I., and Personhood
We were recently promised UFO/UAE files that would fundamentally disrupt biblical Christianity. In a shocking turn, these promises were not delivered, but this was a good occasion to discuss what C.S. Lewis had to say about the potential theological ramifications of discovering extraterrestrial life.This series is a new venture that may one day become a regular show. I would be glad to hear your feedback and, if you like this idea, I welcome you to become a patron if you have not already done so. Once we reach 100 paid patrons, I will give it a...
Published: May 11, 2026Duration: 49m 15s
164 - ICE Becomes NICE and King Charles Comes to America
In this episode of C.S. Lewis and the News, I discuss the ominous renaming of ICE to the N.I.C.E. and what our reception of King Charles reveals about our democratic ideals.This series is a new venture that may one day become a regular show. I would be glad to hear your feedback and, if you like this idea, I welcome you to become a patron if you have not already done so. Once we reach 100 paid patrons, I will give it a green light!Watch the video of this episode and...
Published: May 4, 2026Duration: 56m 26s
163 - C.S. Lewis and the News
In this episode, I introduce C.S. Lewis and the News, a new series (and hopefully one day new show) that examines the moving pieces of our world through the timeless writing of C.S. Lewis.I discuss what the show is, what it is not, and I clarify what I mean when I refer to Lewis as a conservative.Particularly as this is a new idea, I would love to hear your thoughts!Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/3s7_eNfdQL8B...
Published: Apr 30, 2026Duration: 15m 17s
162 - The Consolation of Philosophy, Book V
If God has perfect knowledge of all time, do we actually have choices to make? To what extent can our wills possibly be free?In this final episode of Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius, I discuss Book V of The Consolation of Philosophy and I tease where we are going next!Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/P-9w3DcvgvABecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic...
Published: Apr 27, 2026Duration: 42m 33s
161 - How to Study Literature (w/ Classical Teacher Josh Traylor)
In this bonus episode from Josh Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh shares some wisdom on studying literature. Whether you are interested in studying literature professionally or simply out of an interest in the power of the written word, this presentation will help you get started in an intentional way.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/F3i5ZYKdzOEListen 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)<...
Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 56m 30s
160 - Augustine on Time, Eternity, and Freedom
What is time?What is its relationship with eternity?Does God's perfect knowledge of negate our apparent free will?As we continue through the Boethius section of "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," we take a look at Augustine's understanding of time, eternity, and freedom.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/DG9mgjcebVIBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind...
Published: Apr 20, 2026Duration: 31m 13s
159 - Paradise Lost, Books XI & XII
As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Books XI and XII.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/JlNyhYJSWZEListen 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 patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https...
Published: Apr 16, 2026Duration: 56m 19s
158 - Fate & Providence (The Consolation of Philosophy, Book IV)
What is the relationship between Fate and Providence? As we continue through "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," I discuss Book IV Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/2wx4BojKTA8Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen 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 feedBecome a supporter of this...
Published: Apr 13, 2026Duration: 42m 43s
157 - Paradise Lost, Book X
As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book X.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/EDTBKyg_6O8Listen 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 patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www...
Published: Apr 9, 2026Duration: 38m 19s
156 - Tolkien & Athanasius: Arda Healed, not Arda Unmarred
Patron and Mythic Mind contributor Jack Keoseyan recently wrote an article for our Substack titled, "Arda Healed, not Arda Unmarred," in which he discusses Tolkien's Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth with reference to Athanasius, the great Church Father and defender of orthodox Trinitarianism in the fourth century A.D. In this article, Jack discusses the nature and destiny of humanity in Tolkien's legendarium and what that reveals about Tolkien's theology.In this episode, Jack reads his article for us.Read the article and subscribe to the Mythic mind Substack here: https://mythicmind.substack.com/p/arda-healed-not-arda-unmarredWatch...
Published: Apr 6, 2026Duration: 18m 38s
155 - Paradise Lost, Book IX
As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Books IX.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/F3ipY9ErOhQListen 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 patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of this podcast: https...
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 41m 15s
154 - Epicureanism & Stoicism
As we continue through the Boethius section of "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," we take a look at Epicureanism and Stoicism, two major schools of classical thought that play a significant role in Boethius's own thought.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/CYm9Cr6xbpMBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become a patron to get all three shows in one...
Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 40m 4s
153 - Paradise Lost, Books VII & VIII
As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Books VII & VIII of Paradise Lost.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/KGqks4okhdwListen 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 patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of...
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 51m 51s
152 - The Consolation of Philosophy, Books II & III
Can Fortune be trusted? What is true happiness? What are its illusions? As we continue through "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," I discuss Book II & III of Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/zhE9guwyUJ8Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen 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 f...
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 33m 30s
151 - Paradise Lost, Book VI
As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book VI of Paradise Lost.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/-xdcF4m7Z_wListen 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 patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter...
Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 46m 3s
150 - Boethius & the Emergence of Neoplatonism
As we continue through "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," I survey the emergence of Neoplatonism from the pre-Socratics to Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, Augustine, and Boethius.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/O0K6HKbHFp0Become a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen 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 feedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https...
Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 52m 14s
149 - Paradise Lost, Book V
As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book V of Paradise Lost.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/LZg3z2BSgCoListen 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 patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of...
Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 1h 4m 46s
148 - The Consolation of Philosophy, Book I
As we continue through "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," I discuss Book I of Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/nNux7UctmwABecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen 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 feedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind--5808321/support.
Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 23m 14s
147 - Paradise Lost, Book IV
As we continue through Joshua Traylor's Paradise Lost course, Josh discusses Book IV of Paradise Lost.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/reHsDt3-4bAListen 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 patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindSupport Josh and purchase his course here: https://www.patreon.com/joshtraylor/shopBecome a supporter of...
Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 1h 11m 33s
146 - Introduction to Boethius & Medieval Cosmology
As we continue through "Life, Death, and Meaning with Beowulf and Boethius," we enter into the Boethius sub-unit with an introduction to The Consolation of Philosophy and medieval cosmology.Watch the video of this episode and subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/cEoidIogp1wWatch this video for more of Boethius's historical context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KJbDqZbIOA&t=201sBecome a patron of Mythic Mind at patreon.com/mythicmindListen to all THREE Mythic Mind podcasts:Mythic MindMythic Mind GamesMythic Mind Movies & Shows(or become...
Published: Mar 2, 2026Duration: 49m 36s