web02.fireside.fm Wed, 27 May 2026 03:18:41 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Nostalgium Arcanum - Episodes Tagged with “Mythology” https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/tags/mythology Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". en-us episodic A Repository For The Pop Culture That Made Us Who We Are Doug Lief Each episode we add a new entry to the Nostalgium Arcanum, a repository for the movies, tv, music, games, and other pop culture that still enchants us today. Find us on the socials by googling "Nostalgium". yes nostalgia, 1980s, 80s, 1990s, 90s, movies, tv, television, music, toys, video games, games, nerd, geek Doug Lief djlief@gmail.com Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto Del Fauno) https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/194 68d5ef12-926e-46de-8079-9ce3e0fcab37 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century. 2:24:11 yes <p>A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century.</p> <p>Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at <a href="https://www.monsterdear.monster/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.monsterdear.monster/</a>. Both Dave and Jala also host the Arnold Schwarzenegger podcast "Put That Cookie Down Now!"</p> <p>GUEST APPEARANCES! This week we were also guests on the Moviestruck podcast (<a href="https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/</a>) discussing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" AND the Media/Lit podcast (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5OA7Ebp8ySxtItPbf9e2kx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/5OA7Ebp8ySxtItPbf9e2kx</a>) discussing Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts. </p> <p>Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (<a href="https://playingbyear.fireside.fm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://playingbyear.fireside.fm</a>) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits:</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)<br> All score from Pan's Labyrinth by Javier Navarrete </p> fantasy, spanish, fairy tale, fairy tales, guillermo del toro, cinema, film, films, movie, movies, horror, spain, myth, mythology A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century.

Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/. Both Dave and Jala also host the Arnold Schwarzenegger podcast "Put That Cookie Down Now!"

GUEST APPEARANCES! This week we were also guests on the Moviestruck podcast (https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/) discussing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" AND the Media/Lit podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/5OA7Ebp8ySxtItPbf9e2kx) discussing Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Pan's Labyrinth by Javier Navarrete

]]> A rumination on fairy tales that firmly embraces the "grim" in Grimm, Guillermo Del Toro's haunting masterpiece "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (or as it is known in the English-speaking world "Pan's Labyrinth") confronts us with horrors real and fantastical, the ones that force us to grow up all too soon. We're joined by guests Jala Prendes (host of Jala-Chan' Place, and co-host of Monster, Dear Monster, and Duckfeed.tv's The Level) and her husband, Dave Cox (co-host of Monster, Dear Monster), to enter the mesmerizing maze of one of the finest films of the 21st century.

Find Jala online at @Fireheart_Media on X and fireheartmedia.bsky.social. Her show "The Level" is also part of the Duckfeed.tv podcast network. Dave's podcasts can be found at https://www.monsterdear.monster/. Both Dave and Jala also host the Arnold Schwarzenegger podcast "Put That Cookie Down Now!"

GUEST APPEARANCES! This week we were also guests on the Moviestruck podcast (https://moviestruck.transistor.fm/) discussing "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" AND the Media/Lit podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/5OA7Ebp8ySxtItPbf9e2kx) discussing Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts.

Be sure to also check out our monthy musical podcast, "Playing By Ear" (https://playingbyear.fireside.fm) and our limited-run Jim Henson Series, "Still Muppeting" (patreon.com/stillloadingpod).

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Musical Credits:

Intro - Dark Flute (Jim Guthrie)
All score from Pan's Labyrinth by Javier Navarrete

]]> Monty Python and the Holy Grail https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/135 7dc4d776-3ec0-4ae5-b5e8-f1609fa905e6 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0700 Doug Lief full Doug Lief We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail as some podcasting nerds should, by quoting it to death. Guest comedians Rich Baker and Ned Record (of the Lost & Confounded podcast and www.nedrecord.com) join us to discuss the unyielding hilarity and exceptional longevity of a film that just won't take "Ni" for an answer. And there was much rejoicing! 1:57:16 yes <p>We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail as some podcasting nerds should, by quoting it to death. Guest comedians Rich Baker and Ned Record (of the Lost &amp; Confounded podcast and <a href="http://www.nedrecord.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.nedrecord.com</a>) join us to discuss the unyielding hilarity and exceptional longevity of a film that just won't take "Ni" for an answer. And there was much rejoicing! </p> <p>If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to <a href="http://www.daretofailimprov.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.daretofailimprov.com</a> (first class is free!).</p> <p>If you have feedback, find us on the socials here:<br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/265036650022926/</a><br> The symbol formerly known as Twitter: @nostalgiumpod<br> BlueSky: @nostalgiumpod.bsky.social<br> Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.threads.net/@_nostalgium_arcanum_</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/_nostalgium_arcanum_/</a></p> <p>Be sure to follow us on Instagram in particular since that's where we post bonus content, and on TikTok (@nostalgiumarcanum) for Doug's impressions.</p> <p>Musical Credits</p> <p>Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie<br> All Music From Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Neil Innes (songs) and De Wolfe Music </p> monty python, python, Britain, England, medieval, mythology, religion, flying circus, nerd, geek, sketch, skit, comedy, sketch comedy, bbc, absurd, absurdism, logic, john cleese, graham chapman, eric idle, terry jones, terry gilliam, michael palin, spam, dead parrot, snl, saturday night live, britcom, british, taskmaster We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail as some podcasting nerds should, by quoting it to death. Guest comedians Rich Baker and Ned Record (of the Lost & Confounded podcast and www.nedrecord.com) join us to discuss the unyielding hilarity and exceptional longevity of a film that just won't take "Ni" for an answer. And there was much rejoicing!

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

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Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All Music From Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Neil Innes (songs) and De Wolfe Music

]]> We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail as some podcasting nerds should, by quoting it to death. Guest comedians Rich Baker and Ned Record (of the Lost & Confounded podcast and www.nedrecord.com) join us to discuss the unyielding hilarity and exceptional longevity of a film that just won't take "Ni" for an answer. And there was much rejoicing!

If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com (first class is free!).

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Musical Credits

Intro - Dark Flute - Jim Guthrie
All Music From Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Neil Innes (songs) and De Wolfe Music

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