The Midnight Myth Podcast

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 time, the mystery of the Bronz

BONUS | 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 — Check out our merch store for M

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 excuses to dive into the histor

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 ideas about the future of the Mid

(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 merch store for Midnight Myth,

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…What’s the deal with the Jedi

(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 totes! Learn more, view sourc

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 sow the seeds of their own down

(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, Boomerangerang, Sleep & Sorcery and Wheel

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 Christmas movie, with ABSOLUTE CER

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 meaningful parallels to military histor

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 to analyze the original Star W

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 anthology outing for Netflix, Th

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 Lucas created over forty years

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 on cinema-going, the folklore

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 roots. What lies beneath the s

(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 Wheel of Ka tees and totes!

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 kind of tragedy unfolds in the

(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 Wheel of Ka tees and totes!

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, positivity, and mental healt