Episode 35 (S02E05): “The Odyssey”, Books 9–12

Jake and Marshall return to The Odyssey, and this section is a doozy. It’s full of the moments you probably remember from high school English class: Cyclops, the sirens, Land of the Dead, all that jazz. 

Join us as we discuss books 9–12, and tie it all back to Christpher Nolan.

• “Why ‘Interstellar’ has the most accurate black hole in Hollywood history” (NPR’s Short Wave)

• “‘The Odyssey’ Star Elliot Page Says It Was ‘Such a Joy’ Reuniting With Christopher Nolan” (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)

• Instagram: @friendsatduskpod

• Marshall’s Letterboxd: @MDoig

• Jake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_

• Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter