Myths, Games & Meaning

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Dr Danielle Shalet

4 episodes

3 weeks ago

Hey everyone, welcome back to Myths, Games and Meaning. I usually release new episodes every seven to ten days, but this one took a little longer as I’ve been battling a chest infection and completely lost my voice for a while. I’m so glad to be back though, because this is Part Two of my chat with the wonderful Earl Baylon: actor, geek and gamer, not to mention Jonah from Tomb Raider. We go full nerd in this one: Lara Croft, Lord of the Rings, the Valar, archaeology, and Earl’s story about f...

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Episodes (4/4)

Myths, Games & Meaning

From Tombs to Tolkien: Myths, and Geekery with Earl Baylon (Part 2)

3 weeks ago

27 minutes

Myths, Games & Meaning

From Myth to Moria: A Geeky Gamer Chat with Earl Baylon (Part 1)

In this special two-part conversation, I sit down with my friend of ten years, actor and voice talent Earl Baylon (Jonah from Tomb Raider). In Part 1, we dive headfirst into our shared love of gaming, geek culture, and myth. From Return to Moria and Baldur’s Gate 3 romances, to Dragonlance nostalgia, D&D campaigns, and why fandom still makes us laugh, we celebrate the joy (and chaos) of being lifelong geeks. This episode is raw, fun, and full of heart, more like a chat between two friends...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Myths, Games & Meaning

The Hero’s Journey: Poppy Fields, Emerald Cities & The Illusion of Authority

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 natu...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Myths, Games & Meaning

The Journey Begins: Dorothy, the Hero’s Journey, and Why Myth Still Matters

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 u...

1 month ago

34 minutes