Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids podcast

Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. We have two seasons a year, one starting in April and one starting in October! If you want to listen to Greeking Out early and ad free, you can do that on Wondery+! ---- Parents, Greeking Out book #2 is coming out in Sept 2024! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family. We have two seasons a year, one starting in April and one starting in October! If you want to listen to Greeking Out early and ad free, you can do that on Wondery+! ---- Parents, Greeking Out book #2 is coming out in Sept 2024! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

 

#90

S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux

Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! Check out Greeking Out book 2: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

25 MINS

25:53

28 Jun 2024


#89

S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!

Oh Muses! We are looking back at what ancient people have left us. In this episode we encounter bad customer reviews, the names of ancient dogs, vibes-based history, daily life in the ancient world, and some fun stories that aren’t true. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

21 Jun 2024

26 MINS

26:23

21 Jun 2024


#88

S10E8 - Sea Monster Mash

Oh Muses! Visiting some old friends and meeting some new faces in the sea monster and river beastie game! In this episode we encounter turning children into stones, mysterious black stallions, deep fake cryptids, a man in search of a wife, and the terror of the deep. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

14 Jun 2024

30 MINS

30:52

14 Jun 2024


#87

S10E7 - Ethiopian and Out with the Snake King

Oh Muses! Snake kings and werecreatures await in the Ancient civilization of Aksum - modern day Ethiopia and Eritrea. In this episode we encounter common poisonous flowers, distractable birds, trade routes, early hominid skeletons, and an ancient empire. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

07 Jun 2024

20 MINS

20:19

07 Jun 2024


#86

S10E6 - Troy Story: Orestes LIVES

Oh Muses! The royal family of Mycenae works on their coping skills in this episode. We encounter intergenerational trauma, three-to-four murders, two attempted murders, and heists! You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

31 May 2024

20 MINS

20:18

31 May 2024


#85

S10E5 - Troy Story: Iphigenia LIVES

Oh Muses! We revisit the aftermath of the Trojan War, In this episode we encounter siblings, human sacrifice, an excessive amount of revenge murder, an Achilles cameo, and two-part episodes. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

24 May 2024

18 MINS

18:33

24 May 2024


#84

S10E4 - Roman Around with Gladiators

Oh Muses! We travel to the Roman Empire to discuss real life gladiators. In this episode we encounter old-school graffiti, historical facts, enslaved people, volcanic eruptions, self unaliving, unalivng other people willy nilly, talk of animal cruelty, Geneva conventions, and cosplaying emperors. This one’s a bit gnarly, folks, so listen with caution! You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

17 May 2024

27 MINS

27:46

17 May 2024


#83

S10E3 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Legend of the White Snake Pt 2

Oh Muses! We continue the Legend of the White Snake. We encounter the dangers of pregnancy, an epic magic battle, tricky bowls, and a standardized test. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

10 May 2024

22 MINS

22:59

10 May 2024


#82

S10E2 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Legend of the White Snake Pt 1

Oh Muses! We return to Chinese mythology to hear about more snakes. We encounter snakes pretending to be people, potion drinking, a violent crane, and mountains where mortals can’t go. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! What's that? You want another book? Okay!: [https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) ... Read more

03 May 2024

23 MINS

23:26

03 May 2024


#81

S10E1 - Apollo is Grounded

Oh Muses! Apollo faces consequences, but makes the best of it. In this episode we encounter immortals getting grounded, killing people who don’t deserve it, trying to change fate, strange idioms, and fighting death himself. You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+! We have another book! You can pre-order here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

21 MINS

21:45

26 Apr 2024


#80

Trailer - Season 10

Mark your calendars! April 26th is the day Greeking Out Season 10 comes to your earbones! Two weeks early on Wondery Kids Plus! What's that? You want another book? Okay: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:41

05 Apr 2024


#79

S9E10 - Selene and Endymion

Oh Muses! Help us tell the tale of a mortal who fell in love with a moon goddess. We encounter having fifty daughters, the ramifications of immortality, getting your affairs in order, Zeus’ jealousy, and eternal sleep. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

22 Dec 2023

15 MINS

15:46

22 Dec 2023


#78

S9E9 - Oh Muses! And Other Minor Gods

Oh Muses! Today's tale is about.... well, you! The goddesses of creativity and art! We encounter bees, bees in cows, kidnapped bees, animal carcasses, revenge birds, epic poetry, dancing, and, of course, hubris. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

15 Dec 2023

22 MINS

22:03

15 Dec 2023


#77

S9E8 - Bellerophon and Pegasus pt 2 - It All Goes Wrong

Oh Muses! A classic hero with a classic end. Today we finalize the tale of Bellerophon and Pegasus. We encounter weapons of war, hubris, tactical retreats, and the death of a hero. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

08 Dec 2023

16 MINS

16:44

08 Dec 2023


#76

S9E7 - Bellerophon and Pegasus pt 1 - Horse Bros

Oh Muses! Today we tell the tale of the hero Bellerophon and his trials. We encounter a chimera, a large amount of siblings, diplomatic relations, attempted horse thievery, treacherous letter writing, and a boy and his horse. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

01 Dec 2023

17 MINS

17:13

01 Dec 2023


#75

S9E6 - Nobody Likes Ares (All About Ares)

Oh Muses! Help us speak of the god of war, Ares, son of Zeus and Hera and all his bad decisions. We encounter Aphrodite getting caught being unfaithful, unruly giants, sibling fights, vaguely worded prophecies, and forgotten family members. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

24 Nov 2023

20 MINS

20:12

24 Nov 2023


#74

S9E5 - Bikol and Tagalog Me Back

Oh Muses! Help us in our travels to the Philippines to tell some Filipino legends from the Tagalog and Bicol regions. We encounter arguing pixie sisters, many dialects, strategic lullabies and why it’s never a good idea to sleep on the job. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

17 Nov 2023

30 MINS

30:24

17 Nov 2023


#73

S9E4 - A Multiverse of Helens

Oh Muses! We tell some tales you already know -- of Helen, Menelaus, Odysseus, and Agamemnon -- but with secrets revealed! We encounter Herodotus, beach wrestling, cloud women, another water entity that changes shape, and lots of confusion. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

10 Nov 2023

32 MINS

32:39

10 Nov 2023


#72

S9E3 - Howling Around - All About Wolves

Oh Muses! We tell many tales of Canis lupus. In it we encounter anti-wolf propaganda, the unrequited love of a goddess, civic planning, new obsessions, and ecosystem facts. If you’re interested in other podcasts that are participating in the podcast party, here are some links – We’ll update with the specific episode links when they come out: Girl Tales: [https://girltalespodcast.com/] (https://girltalespodcast.com/) Moment of Um: [https://www.momentofum.org/] (https://www.momentofum.org/) The Ten News: [https://www.thetennews.com/episodes] (https://www.thetennews.com/episodes) Wow in the World: [https://tinkercast.com/all-podcasts/wow-in-the-world/] (https://tinkercast.com/all-podcasts/wow-in-the-world/) Tumble: [https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/podcast] (https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/podcast) Smash Boom Best: https://www.smashboom.org/episodes Earth Rangers: https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/podcast --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

03 Nov 2023

27 MINS

27:48

03 Nov 2023


#71

S9E2 - Asclepius the Healer

Oh Muses! We tell the tale of Asclepius and his heroic deeds. In it we encounter the first Cesarian section, love gone wrong, the off-stage death of a minor character, anatomically named gods, death by honey, and the perils of being the healer. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

27 Oct 2023

25 MINS

25:15

27 Oct 2023


#70

S9E1 - Who's Who in Greek Mythology

Oh Muses! Today we talk about all the gods on Mt. Olympus and beyond! In this episode we encounter some messed up family dynamics, Zeus’ many children, most of the gods on Mount Olympus, and some that aren’t. --- You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+! Parents! [We have another book!] (https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2) It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2 ... Read more

20 Oct 2023

27 MINS

27:03

20 Oct 2023


#69

Season 9 Trailer: Some Updates!

Season 9 is nigh! Coming to your ear bones on 10/20! Among the snake beings and gods and demi-gods we have some changes! We are dropping the first episode of the [Disney Frozen Podcast: Forces of Nature] (https://books.disney.com/frozenpodcast/) in the feed on 10/24/23. You can listen to the rest as it comes out here: https://books.disney.com/frozenpodcast/ Also, if you want to listen to Greeking Out one week early and ad free consider a subscription to Wondery+! Finally, parents, [our book] (https://bit.ly/greekoutbook) is out! ... Read more

06 Oct 2023

02 MINS

02:08

06 Oct 2023


#68

S8E10 - Ancient Greece's Most Wanted Part Deux

Oh Muses! Protect us as we invoke the names of the rascals of Greek Mythology who live in Tartarus. Ixion. Salmoneus. Danaides. In this episode, we encounter someone being pushed into a fire, flirting with clouds, DIY weather, wedding night murder, violations of hospitality, and double standards. Parents, leave a review to let us know what you'd like to hear from Nat Geo Kids podcasts next! —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

23 Jun 2023

26 MINS

26:19

23 Jun 2023


#67

S8E9 - Ragnaroking Out with Loki's Terrible Children

Oh Muses! Help us tell the tale of Loki's monstrous offspring, Fenrir, Jormungand, and Hel. In this episode we encounter a lot of biting, a planet-size snake, kidnapping children, someone loses a hand, a human skin suit, surprisingly strong silk, and kids that are actual monsters. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

16 Jun 2023

23 MINS

23:21

16 Jun 2023


#66

S8E8 - Oh Me Oh Maya: The Hero Twins and the Shining Deceit

Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Hero Twins, the false sun Seven Macaw, and the creation of several versions of humanity. In this episode we encounter crimes against birds, severed arms, broken beaks, dental surgery, medical malpractice, and anthropomorphic astronomy. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: [https://bit.ly/greekoutbook] (https://bit.ly/greekoutbook) —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

09 Jun 2023

18 MINS

18:38

09 Jun 2023


#65

S8E7 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Jade Emperor

Oh Muses! We tell the tale of the Jade Emperor and the Chinese Zodiac. In this episode we encounter unnamed evil, lots of studying, jealous rats, word definitions, and three major belief systems. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: [https://bit.ly/greekoutbook] (https://bit.ly/greekoutbook) —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

02 Jun 2023

24 MINS

24:44

02 Jun 2023


#64

S8E6 - You Odyssey This: Arrows and A-Rivals

Oh Muses! We return to Ithaca with Odysseus after 20 years of adventuring. In this episode we encounter PTSD in action, elaborate disguises, the death penalty, double standards, Agamemnon’s ghost, and a test of furniture. This episode has a lot of death, so if you don’t want to listen, we understand. —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

26 May 2023

35 MINS

35:19

26 May 2023


#63

S8E5 - You Odyssey This: The Breathless Dead

Oh Muses! Help us continue the tale of Odysseus attempting to make his way home from the ruins of Troy. In this episode we encounter upsetting pig facts, still-mooing beef, the burdens of leadership, hungry sea monsters, and that feeling you get when one of your sailors die? But you didn’t know he was dead? And you summon a ghost from the Underworld, but instead of the ghost you summon it’s your dead sailor who you didn’t know was dead? But now you have to talk to him? And he really lets you have it for letting everyone die? —- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

19 May 2023

31 MINS

31:38

19 May 2023


#62

S8E4 - You Odyssey This: The Floating City and the Cannibals

Oh Muses! The winds are not kind to Odysseus and his crew in this continuation of our Odyssey retelling. In his adventuring we encounter secret windbags, exotic metal, ill-timed naps, a blinded Cyclops, cannibals, and Poseidon’s long-held grudge. Seriously, lots of cannibalism. --- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: https://bit.ly/greekoutbook —- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

12 May 2023

26 MINS

26:44

12 May 2023


#61

S8E3 - You Odyssey This: Hubris and the Lotus Eaters

Oh Muses! Troy still looms large in the tale of Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca. Odysseus starts to tell his tale from the beginning and we encounter vengeful seas, neglecting the gods, non-linear storytelling, lotus eaters, a hostile work environment, and invasion. --- Check out the Greeking Out book! Buy it here: [https://bit.ly/greekoutbook] (https://bit.ly/greekoutbook) --- National Geographic Kids Greeking Out is a kid-friendly retelling of some of the best stories from Greek mythology. This podcast is an extension of the Zeus the Mighty series by Nat Geo Kids. Check Out bit.ly/ZeusOut to meet Zeus the Hamster and his friends—Athena the cat, Ares the pug, Demeter the grasshopper, and many more—who also listen to the Greeking Out podcast. Watch a video, read an excerpt, or check out the truth behind the stories! ... Read more

05 May 2023

25 MINS

25:43

05 May 2023