Join Kevin and Spencer as they dive headfirst into the epic tale of the Trojan War! In this episode, they will unpack the Iliad's explosive opening, where a seemingly petty argument over a captured girl spirals into a decade-long conflict. We'll break down the Greek army's questionable leadership skills, Achilles' diva-like behavior, and the questionable effectiveness of bronze-age warfare. Get ready for a hilarious deep dive into the world's first reality TV show, where gods interfere, heroes whine, and everyone seems to have anger management issues. We aim to make sure this is not your average English class version of the Iliad. If you haven't already done so, please rate and review the show. IT HELPS TREMENDOUSLY!
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(01:20-08:24) Close Your Eyes, Let's Go on a Journey (08:25-18:00) Why is The Iliad important?
(18:01-38:00) Where to begin...
(38:01-52:08) The Characters
(52:09-1:21:17) Nine Years Later, Book One
(1:21:18-1:44:47) Book Two/Three
(1:44:48-1:50:10) Book Four
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