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Myths, Games & Meaning

Myths, Games & Meaning

Auteur(s): Dr Danielle Shalet
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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.


Episodes are released bi-weekly.


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Épisodes
  • The Hero’s Journey: Poppy Fields, Emerald Cities & The Illusion of Authority
    Sep 15 2025

    In this continuation of our journey through The Wizard of Oz, Dr. Dani Shalet, Dr. Chris Deacy, and Dr. Paul March-Russell explore the rich symbolism woven into Dorothy’s path. From the trials of the Poppy Field to the shining promise of the Emerald City, and finally the Wizard’s unmasking as “just a man,” the conversation uncovers how myth challenges authority, offers escape, and fosters shared meaning.

    Along the way, we consider the ritual power of watching films together, the cyclical nature of the hero’s journey, and how retelling myths helps us make sense of desire, transformation, and community.

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    35 min
  • The Journey Begins: Dorothy, the Hero’s Journey, and Why Myth Still Matters
    Sep 15 2025

    In the very first episode of Myths, Games & Meaning, Dr. Dani Shalet is joined by Dr. Chris Deacy and Dr. Paul March-Russell to explore the enduring power of myth in our lives. Using Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz as a guide, they unpack the hero’s journey as a universal narrative structure and consider how myth continues to shape culture, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves.

    The conversation touches on Joseph Campbell’s lasting influence, the importance of gender perspectives in understanding hero narratives, and the role of myth in making sense of contemporary challenges. They also ask: what happens when we treat myth as absolute truth — and what dangers arise when stories stop being questioned?

    Join us as the journey begins, tracing the path from yellow brick roads to the myths we live by every day.

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    34 min
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