Episode 33 (S02E03): “The Odyssey”, Books 5–8

At last.

Join Jake and Marshall as they return to The Odyssey to talk about Books 5–8, where they finally meet Odysseus and begin discussing the many complications of the titular hero. They compare the two translations they’re reading/listening to, lash more Christopher Nolan connections to the proverbial mast, and chat about some filming updates for The Odyssey.

Grab your preferred translation, and follow along.

• Nolan criticized for filming in occupied Western Sahara (Variety)
• Buy ⁠Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey⁠on Bookshop.org
• Listen to ⁠Claire Danes narrate Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey⁠ on Audible (Only available on Audible)
• Buy ⁠Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey⁠ on Bookshop.org
• Listen to ⁠Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey⁠ on Audible
• Buy ⁠The Nolan Variations⁠ on Bookshop.org
• ⁠Episode-by-episode media list⁠ (Google Doc)
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