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Hosted by Dr Danielle Shalet · society · EN-US
What do Greek gods, video games, and popular culture actually have in common? I'm Dr Dani Shalet. In Myths, Games & Meaning, I sit down with scholars, performers, storytellers, and creatives to explore how ancient myth keeps resurfacing in the culture around us today. We look at how these stories move from antiquity into video games, films, books, and the worlds we build through play. From Medusa to Middle earth, from the Hero's Journey to Tomb Raider and Baldur's Gate, we dig into the threads that shape contemporary storytelling, and the ways we express our hopes, fears, and identities through storytelling and imagination. If you're drawn to mythology, folklore, narrative design, or the tales woven through the games and stories we love, you'll feel right at home here. More at https://www.mythsgamesmeaning.com Join the conversation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mythsgamesmeaning/ About the Host: Dr D
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhat do Greek gods, video games, and popular culture actually have in common? I'm Dr Dani Shalet. In Myths, Games & Meaning, I sit down with scholars, performers, storytellers, and creatives to explore how ancient myth keeps resurfacing in the culture around us today.
Myths, Games & Meaning is hosted by Dr Danielle Shalet. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Here Be Monsters: Leviathan, Sea Serpents and Ghosts in Ancient Myth (with Dr Ryan Denson)" (3 October 2026, 81 minutes), "Pax Romana's Aqua Vitae: A Myth of Revelation (with Tom Nolan Kelly TIVA)" (23 August 2026, 44 minutes), and "Medusa Unbound: Fear, Seduction, and Reclaiming Power (with Dr Gina Bevan)" (15 June 2026, 60 minutes).
Myths, Games & Meaning publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for Myths, Games & Meaning is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Myths, Games & Meaning requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Myths, Games & Meaning's contact route on record: verified email.
Dr Danielle Shalet hosts Myths, Games & Meaning, a society podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Episode #11
This week I'm joined by Dr Ryan Denson, who really is the sea monster guy (though it's not on his socials yet) for a 'deep dive' into monsters. We talk about the ketos, the hippocamps, and Scylla and Charybdis...
Episode #10
Rome is burning. The Four Horsemen are riding. And somehow that's the same story as a Fallout quest. In this special episode: I sit down with writer and Tom Nolan Kelly, co-founder of TIVA (True Indie Voice Art) "a...
Episode #9
<p>Medusa has been a monster, a warning, a victim, and a symbol. In this episode, Dr Dani Shalet is joined by <b>Dr Gina Bevan</b>, whose work explores pop culture, gender, queer narratives, and ancient myth. Together...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Béart for a lively conversation on performance, storytelling, and the myth of Karlach. This one is particularly special to me, as Sam was one of my very first interviews and...
Myths, Games & Meaning
<p>This episode is a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s been listening, supporting, and sharing this podcast. I’m endlessly grateful for every guest who has offered their time and stories, and for every listener who...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, I continue my conversation with Nanci Santos as we return to the complicated, and often affectionate, relationship between myth, archaeology, and video games.</p><p>We revisit Apotheon, one of...
Episode #5
<p>After a short hiatus, Dani returns to the mic and is joined by special guest and friend Nanci Santos for a conversation about ancient adventures, fandom joy, and the role video games played in keeping people...
Episode #4
<p>Welcome back to Myths, Games & Meaning. This episode took a little longer to land than usual after I lost my voice with a chest infection, but I’m really glad to be back, especially for Part Two of my conversation...
Episode #3
<p>In this special two-part conversation, Dr. Dani Shalet sits down with her friend, actor and voice talent Earl Baylon (Jonah from Tomb Raider). In Part 1, they dive headfirst into their shared love of gaming, geek...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode of Myths, Games & Meaning, Dr. Dani Shalet is joined by Dr. Chris Deacy and Dr. Paul March-Russell to explore myth, authority, and the hero’s journey through The Wizard of Oz.</p><p>Continuing our...
Episode #1
<p>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.</p><p> Using Dorothy’s journey in The...
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