Song of the Siren | The Odyssey (2026), Mythology & The Classics
A deep dive into the history, mythology, and philosophy of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. We discuss the role of oral storytelling across...
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Derek & Laurel dish on art, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling.
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20 of 292 episodesBONUS | Wheel Of Ka End of Watch
Fellow Traveler on the Path of Beam, Wheel of Ka returns to discuss Steven King’s Bill Hodges Trilogy and the final book, End of Watch — Che...
I'm a Punk Rocker | Superman, the History of Punk & Paradigm Shifts
In this episode, we're discussing Superman (2025) - the superhero movie we needed. James Gunn's new take on the classic superhero gives us e...
AND WE'RE BACK | Midnight Myth Reboot
Reboot time! In this episode, we talk about where we’ve been, all the kids we’ve had, all the kids’ movies we’ve been watching… and some ide...
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: Finders Keepers
Derek and Steve discuss the second book in the Bill Hodges Trilogy, Finders Keepers and how it connects to the Dark Tower — Check out our me...
Meditation: What's the Deal with the Jedi?
After spending the last few months talking nothing but Star Wars, Derek and Laurel finally get to the real question we’ve all been wondering...
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: Mr. Mercedes
Steve and Derek talk Mr. Mercedes — Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and Wheel of Ka tees and to...
Episode 218: I Have the High Ground | Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
We conclude, at long last, our series on the Star Wars prequels with an in-depth look at Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. How do the Jedi s...
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: Misery
Steve and Derek talk Stephen King’s Misery and how it relates to the Dark Tower — Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangeran...
Meditation: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?
Let it snow, listeners, because this is it - the definitive debate! We’re going to answer, once and for all, whether Die Hard (1988) is Chri...
Episode 217: The Senate, Sand, and Other Things | Stars Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
And now for a movie that’s as coarse, rough, and irritating as sand! Still, in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, we find meaningfu...
Episode 216: Now This Is Podracing | Star Wars Ep. I: The Phantom Menace
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, two podcasters strapped in for an exciting undertaking… It’s been years since we first sat down...
Episode 215: Midnight Dreary | The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), Egyptian Mythology & Poe
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary… We’re back for a spooky Halloween special covering Mike Flanagan’s latest ant...
Midnight Myth Meditation: Ahsoka
Perhaps it is time to begin again… In this wrap-up and breakdown of Ahsoka, we look to the limits (and limitlessness) of the galaxy George L...
Midnight Myth Meditation: Barbie
Come on Barbie! Let’s go party! In this laidback Midnight Myth Meditation, we’re discussing the smash-hit Barbie. We talk about its impact o...
Episode 213: Summer's End | Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Mythology & Music
The thrilling conclusion of our Wes Anderson series is here! This week, we take a close look at Moonrise Kingdom and its mythic and musical...
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: The Talisman Part 2
Derek and Steve talk Stephen King's the Talisman Part 2. — Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and...
Midnight Myth Meditation: Succession
While we gather our notes for the continuation of our Wes Anderson series, enjoy this meditation on HBO’s recently wrapped Succession. What...
(BONUS) The Wheel of Ka: The Talisman Part 1
Wheel of Ka Returns to talk Stephen King’s the Talisman — Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and W...
Midnight Myth Meditation: Ted Lasso
Happy Wednesday! Enjoy a little bonus meditation: our thoughts on the final(?) season of Ted Lasso, Apple TV+’s flagship show about football...