Best Onassis Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Theseus & Ariadne 2: “Are you ready for the death-defying spectacle of the decade?” 22:12

3d ago22:12

22:12

The atmosphere is electric in the central square of Knossos as the city gathers to watch the Athenian tributes dance with a very dangerous bull. Bloodthirsty cheers erupt whenever the tributes are threatened by sharp horns and hooves. But not everyone in the audience is rooting for the bull.By Onassis Foundation

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Theseus & Ariadne 1: "No tributes have ever returned to Athens..." 21:46

10d ago21:46

21:46

Newly-crowned prince Theseus and thirteen brave young Athenians sail across the wine-dark sea towards the island of Crete. They are tributes, destined for the lair of the monstrous Minotaur. But Eros, the mischievous god of love, has other plans for our young hero and his crew…By Onassis Foundation

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Theseus & Ariadne: Live from Mount Olympus Season Six Trailer 2:09

17d ago2:09

2:09

When King Minos of Crete demands fourteen young Athenians to feed to the monstrous Minotaur, Prince Theseus and a lively group of teenagers set sail. In Knossos, Minos expects his daughter Princess Ariadne to watch quietly as the Athenian tributes meet their gruesome deaths. But Eros, mischievous god of love, takes aim with his arrows, intertwining…

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"Everything is part warp and part weft." 6:56

1M ago6:56

6:56

Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, is also the goddess of weaving – remember how she taught Pandora? They stood together at a huge loom made from tree branches, with clay weights on the bottom of each warp thread. Those ancient looms are rare these days – but we found one in an apartment in upper Manhattan, where scholar Beth Clancy weaves both clo…

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Pandora 3: “No one else gets to tell the story that defines you.” 26:49

6M ago26:49

26:49

Pandora and Epimetheus are surrounded by a gaggle of adorable granddaughters, who want to know – could their grandmother really be the reason for all the bad things in the world? Only Pandora can tell the real story… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and sho…

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Pandora 2: “I knew you’d be wise! You’re Pandora - she who gives all!” 26:58

6M ago26:58

26:58

Athena gets to share her story of Pandora’s creation, and includes a few juicy twists and turns that few have ever heard before. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based thea…

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Pandora 1: "Zeus said it must stay closed - it must!" 25:15

7M ago25:15

25:15

When Prometheus betrays him by stealing fire, Zeus commands Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay. Hermes gives her the perfect name: Pandora - all the gifts - and escorts her to earth as a gift for the mudmen. But is Zeus's beautiful gift actually an evil wrapped in beauty? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation…

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Pandora: Live from Mount Olympus Season Five Trailer 1:28

7M ago1:28

1:28

Remember Pandora, the first woman Zeus commanded to be created, who couldn’t contain her curiosity? Well, you may think you know Pandora’s story, but you’ve never heard it told this way before. New season of Live From Mount Olympus begins on October 15!By Onassis Foundation

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Prometheus 5: “We’re gonna stick it to Zeus!” 27:12

12M ago27:12

27:12

It’s always upsetting when best friends fight, but when your best friend is the king of the gods, you’re bound to get burned. What will come of this stormy dispute between Zeus and Prometheus? Well, wedding-crashers Prometheus and Epimetheus plan to go home with a glowing gift of their own… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundat…

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Prometheus 4: “Fire stays on Olympus! I’m not sharing!” 20:39

1y ago20:39

20:39

The Olympians have won the right to rule the world — but there’s not much left to rule. Zeus gets to work creating new living creatures, and Prometheus is eager to teach the primitive men that Zeus molded out of mud in his own image. But the two gods have very different ideas about the mud men’s capabilities… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by …

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Prometheus 3: “Grasp it in the middle – just where the zig meets the zag!” 19:18

1y ago19:18

19:18

Zeus and Prometheus brave the depths of Tartarus and face a fearsome creature in their quest to free some monstrous allies. Once liberated, the Cyclops make Zeus a shocking new weapon, which he must learn to wield without setting the whole world on fire. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executiv…

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Prometheus 2: “What’s that glow at the top of the mountain?” 19:32

1y ago19:32

19:32

After Zeus frees them from the prison of their father’s belly, the young Olympians gleefully experience the world for the first time, and nearly burn down their new home. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Oly…

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Prometheus 1: “Was that the party where Uncle Kronos threw up all his kids?” 21:06

1y ago21:06

21:06

Kronos, king of the gods, throws a party that spins out of control. When Prometheus tries to convince his fellow Titans not to go to war, the results are disastrous. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus …

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Prometheus: Live from Mount Olympus Season Four Trailer 1:08

1y ago1:08

1:08

You’d think being able to see the future would be a gift – but Prometheus’s visions are never completely clear, and he learns that not everyone wants to see what lies ahead. When he glimpses a coming war that will threaten the whole world, Prometheus knows he must forge an unlikely alliance with the young Olympian Zeus. But their friendship is test…

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Atalanta 8: “A hero’s reward!” 24:41

2y ago24:41

24:41

Several suitors have been foolish enough to compete for Atalanta’s hand, and all have lost their races – and their lives. If even princes can’t compete with her, how can a poet somehow find a way to win the race and capture the heart of the princess of Arcadia? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories…

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Atalanta 7: "With all that has happened, do you think she could ever learn to love us?" 25:06

2y ago25:06

25:06

Invited back to meet her human parents, Atalanta must navigate the challenges of royal life and the complicated responsibilities of being a princess. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their …

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Atalanta 6: "No one can defy The Fates, not even the gods." 21:18

2y ago21:18

21:18

Meleager and Atalanta flee into the forest. But is there anywhere they can find safety? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundatio…

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Atalanta 5: “I am here to hunt, so I dress as a hunter. Why are you here?" 23:06

2y ago23:06

23:06

When Atalanta and Meleager arrive in Calydon, the heroes feasting at King Oeneus’ table greet them with jeers and rude jokes. But Atalanta astonishes them all as they hunt the enormous wild boar ravaging the kingdom. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of a…

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Atalanta 4: “I love that you call these human girls ‘little bears!” 20:47

2y ago20:47

20:47

Artemis and Athena think Atalanta is ready to meet the Arktoi – the young followers Artemis calls “little bears.” Atalanta teaches the girls to hunt and fish and the ways of the wild, and is surprised by how much she starts to enjoy their company. When the Arktoi return home to their families, Atalanta realizes she needs to learn more about the hum…

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Atalanta 3: "A place to escape from princely concerns?" 22:20

2y ago22:20

22:20

Young Meleager enjoys the quiet of the forest, until his father, King Oeneus, shouts through the trees to wish him happy birthday. They return to the palace for the festival of the first fruits, and everyone celebrates! But they have made a terrible mistake – which places their kingdom in dire peril. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary …

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Atalanta 2: “Once an outcast always an outcast” 17:58

2y ago17:58

17:58

Atalanta dares her bear cub siblings to leave the shelter of the forest. As they gorge on grapes in a vineyard, they overhear gossipy birds who know much more about Atalanta’s life than she does, until Mama Bear suddenly warns them of danger. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and …

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Atalanta 1: “Who would leave a baby in the forest???” 16:10

2y ago16:10

16:10

Abandoned with nothing but a scrap of cloth which bears her name, a baby cries on the forest floor. The goddesses Artemis and Athena watch in astonishment as a mother bear, grieving for her own lost cub , nurses the tiny newborn. On the same day, the Fates visit a newborn prince, and predict a terrible end to his life. What will become of these two…

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Get ready for an unexpected hero! Live from Mount Olympus: Atalanta Trailer 3:16

2y ago3:16

3:16

Season Three of Live from Mount Olympus begins! A tiny newborn is abandoned in the forest of Arcadia. Raised by bears, the baby grows up fierce and strong, with the wild and beautiful heart of the forest beating inside her. Yet when she ventures into the human world, everyone she meets thinks they’re doing her a favor by telling her how to dress an…

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Mythlet: How to Become a Mythical Monster 6:15

2+ y ago6:15

6:15

We love scary monsters – how about you? Greek mythology is FULL of terrifying monsters - and on Live from Mount Olympus, many of them are played by Ian Lassiter. In this mythlet, Ian reveals how he prepares to become the bloodthirsty sea monster Cetus, who menaces Perseus and Andromeda in Season One, and the imposing three-headed dog Cerberus who s…

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Persephone 10: When You Return, Everything Will Bloom Again 18:24

3y ago18:24

18:24

Never before has the Earth faced a challenge like this. Half the year with no harvest means half the year without food. Together, Persephone and Demeter must find a way to save humanity, and maybe learn a bit more about each other along the way. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth a…

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Persephone 9: Six Pomegranate Seeds 20:43

3y ago20:43

20:43

Demeter is overjoyed when Persephone returns, but horrified to learn that her daughter has eaten the food of the underworld. When the two goddesses finally agree to meet Zeus, they must all come to terms with how their lives will be forever changed. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek my…

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Cassandra predicted we'd have technical difficulties this week -- but no one believed her 1:12

3y ago1:12

1:12

Athena, master strategist, insisted that all the gods get their vaccines and boosters. And good thing, too — Covid has reached Mount Olympus (and our production team…) Everyone is going to be ok, but it means the next episode will be delayed. Athena swears on the River Styx that the episode will be ready next week so we can all find out what happen…

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Persephone 8: Are You Ready to Live in Both Worlds? 19:07

3y ago19:07

19:07

When Iris returns to Olympus with bad news, Zeus must find a new approach. He asks silver-tongued Hermes to convince Hades to do something unimaginable for the powerful king of the underworld. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Ol…

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Persephone 7: All Our Fates Are Tied Together 22:24

3y ago22:24

22:24

Persephone ventures deeper into the mists of the underworld, where she encounters a grieving soul with a fuzzy memory. As she helps this lost shade, the young goddess finds a new sense of purpose and faces her deepest fears - and some enormous monsters. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Gree…

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Persephone 6: We Are All Hungry 20:16

3y ago20:16

20:16

Zeus must confront the disaster on earth that is unfolding because he gave Hades permission to marry Persephone without letting her – or her mother – know. So he sends Iris, goddess of the rainbow, to try to convince Demeter to let things grow again. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek m…

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Persephone 5: Lean Into the Darkness! 23:26

3y ago23:26

23:26

Persephone is terrified when an enormous being appears from the depths of the rushing river. But could the River Styx have just the wit and wisdom Persephone needs to hear? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventur…

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Persephone 4: We Thought You Were Just Some Regular Old Lady! 21:17

3y ago21:17

21:17

Demeter is furious at Zeus and done with Olympus. So she disguises herself as an old woman to live among mortals. She finds a family that needs her help and tries to fit in – but it’s hard to keep her power under wraps. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power o…

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Persephone 3: Are You Kidnapping Me? 18:21

3y ago18:21

18:21

Wrenched out of the sunlit meadow, Persephone confronts Hades, ruler of the underworld, and his three-headed dog, the terrifying yet strangely affectionate Cerberus. Persephone runs away from Hades’ gloomy palace, but learns there is no way home. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth …

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Persephone 2: Where is My Daughter? 21:12

3y ago21:12

21:12

When she hears Persephone’s cry, Demeter runs to the meadow where Artemis and Athena are searching for their friend. But Persephone has completely disappeared. Demeter turns to Hecate, goddess of witchcraft, magic, and the night, for help. Together they stop Helios from taking the sun across the sky until he tells them what he knows. It’s worse tha…

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Persephone 1: You Don’t Trust Me to Strike Out on My Own! 18:00

3y ago18:00

18:00

Persephone is tired of always being tied to her mother’s side. But when she runs off to attend a picnic with her friends Athena and Artemis, her curiosity leads to a terrifying fall and the beginning of a perilous journey. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative powe…

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The Quarantine Tapes 250: Maurice Harris 34:30

3y ago34:30

34:30

I often say that why I love working with fresh flowers is because they are not forever, and to enjoy their full potential and their full beauty, you have to be present.By Maurice Harris, Paul Holdengräber, Onassis, dublab

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Live From Mount Olympus: Persephone: Trailer 1:14

3y ago1:14

1:14

When a young goddess strikes out on her own for the first time, she is pulled into a terrifying journey, and must find her power in the darkness. Her mother fights to get her back – and the fate of all humanity lies in the balance. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imagina…

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The Quarantine Tapes 249: EJ Hill 58:39

3y ago58:39

58:39

On this very special live episode of The Quarantine Tapes, Paul Holdengräber speaks with artist EJ Hill. This episode is part of a partnership with OXY ARTS. EJ and Paul are in conversation about EJ’s latest exhibition, Wherever we will to root, on view through April 22nd at OXY ARTS. This episode was recorded live on March 3rd, 2022. EJ and Paul h…

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Mythlet: "The God of Middle Children" 6:57

3y ago6:57

6:57

We know Hermes is the god of liars, travelers, and thieves. But what other powers does he hold? Turns out, he’s one of Dr. Kate Birney’s favorite gods – and in our Mythlet she tells us why she connects with our favorite trickster (hint – Dr. B is a middle child…). Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, and co-produced by…

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The Quarantine Tapes 243: Jason Moran 43:21

3y ago43:21

43:21

“The music that [my teachers] would make would always amplify the struggle, but it would also amplify the joy. My teachers did not shy away from these kinds of tough conversations and they laid it into their music. I’ve only been taught by musicians who did that.”By Jason Moran, Oxy Arts, Onassis, dublab, Paul Holdengräber

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The Quarantine Tapes 239: Jason Pierce 39:48

3y ago39:48

39:48

“Suddenly, I couldn’t hear my work. I couldn’t hear all the tiny moves I made or the tiny pushes or reductions in volume. It suddenly became something else.”By Jason Pierce, Paul Holdengräber, Onassis, dublab

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The Quarantine Tapes 237: Jonathan Hepfer and Sunita Puri 44:16

3y ago44:16

44:16

“I’ve realized recently that unexpected tears are maybe the highest response that I can hope to elicit from an audience member, because it means that it doesn’t come in a predictable way, it comes in a way that kind of levels you from a side you perhaps haven’t touched in a while or didn’t even know you had.”…

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The Quarantine Tapes 233: Simon Critchley, Andrew Zuckerman, Spencer Bailey 1:17:40

3y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

"There’s a kind of archaic quality to us, for as much as we might think that we’re these brights new things with these new toys and off we go into the future to sort things out, no. We’re riveted to a past that we do not really even begin to understand."By Simon Critchley, Andrew Zuckerman, Spencer Bailey, Paul Holdengraber, Onassis, dublab

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The Quarantine Tapes 231: Ann Magnuson 34:59

3+ y ago34:59

34:59

“How can you be nostalgic when you know too much about the world? It’s not moral, really, to be nostalgic for a time when so many people were not given certain privileges and certain comforts.”By Ann Magnuson, Paul Holdengraber, Onassis, dublab

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The Quarantine Tapes 228: Suzanne Ciani 40:09

3+ y ago40:09

40:09

“When I went to New York, I did feel that there might be something wrong with me, that I was in love with a machine.”By Suzanne Ciani, Onassis, dublab, Paul Holdengräber

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Mythlet: "I Belong to No Man!" 6:22

3+ y ago6:22

6:22

When Athena burst from her father’s head she looked just like a hoplite warrior, with armor and a helmet. Dr. Kate Birney tells us about this fierce aspect of the goddess as well as the civilized attributes of the patron goddess of Athens. No wonder she’s Danae’s favorite goddess – and maybe yours too? Visit our pages on social media or search #liv…

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The Quarantine Tapes 222: Michelle Lhooq 38:01

3+ y ago38:01

38:01

"Gonzo reporting is really interesting because it’s allowing you to tell stories that are kind of outside of the mainstream, that fall into the cracks. That are maybe undocumented or under-documented, misunderstood, stories about the freaks and the margins and liminality, which ends up actually not being liminal at all but often the first places wh…

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Mythlet: A Mouth Like Flame and Breathing Death 6:30

3+ y ago6:30

6:30

When Perseus cut off Medusa’s head, shouldn't she have lost her power? Dr. Kate Birney says “Definitely not!” and reveals the Middle Eastern origins of this ghastly Greek monster. Dr. B also shows us how the ancient Greeks used Medusa’s terrifying power to protect themselves from evil spirits. Check out our Instagram @OCCNY or search #livefrommount…

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The Quarantine Tapes 219: D.A Powell 43:42

3+ y ago43:42

43:42

“Bad writing can often make us think that the words themselves are the problem, and it’s not. I think that any word, if used at the right time and in the right context, can create a moment of intense illumination.”By D.A Powell, Paul Holdengraber, Onassis, dublab

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The Quarantine Tapes 218: Catherine Lacey 24:06

3+ y ago24:06

24:06

“I was giving a talk digitally to MFA students and at the end of it one of them asked, “How do you… How can you write…How is it possible even to write fiction now?”By Catherine Lacey, Paul Holdengraber, Onassis, dublab

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