Skeleton Keys Podcast

16/07/2022

EPISODE 24 - Myths of Games

Torri Yates-Orr and John Bucher discuss the mythology of games, rituals, and the masculine/feminine nature of some gaming traditions!



https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/myths-of-games

Torri and John discuss the mythology of games, rituals, and the masculine/feminine nature of some gaming traditions.

10/06/2022

EPISODE 21 - Myths of Loki

Torri Yates-Orr and John Bucher talk Loki, the god, the show, and the trickster archetype with Dr. Scott Neumeister



https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/myths-of-loki

Torri and John discuss the mythology of Loki, the god, the show on Disney +, and the trickster archetype with guest, Dr. Scott Neumeister.

03/05/2022

We are so excited to announce that John Bucher and Torri Yates-Orr be on stage at this year's STAR WARS CELEBRATION, talking about The Mandalorian and Joseph Campbell for the Joseph Campbell Foundation. If you will be there, PLEASE come say hello!

15/04/2022

EPISODE 20

Torri and John discuss the mythology of death, as well as Thanatos, Hel, Gede, the Grim Reaper, and the afterlife.



https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/myths-of-death

Torri and John discuss the mythology of death, as well as Thanatos, Hel, Gede, the Grim Reaper, and the afterlife.

01/04/2022

EPISODE 19 - 90 Day Fiancé

Torri and John discuss the mythology of 90 Day Fiancé and talk reality TV, goddesses, and archetypes in this week's episode.



https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/90-day-fiance

Torri and John discuss the mythology of 90 Day Fiancé, as well as fetishization, archetypes, masculine/feminine ideas, goddesses, love, reality television and happy endings.

18/03/2022

EPISODE 18 - Myths of Tattoos

and discuss the mythology and history of tattoos in this week's episode, exploring the meanings behind marking one's body.



https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/myths-of-tattoos

Torri and John discuss the the mythology of tattoos and discuss the history of tattooing practices and their appearances in pop culture.

04/03/2022

Season 3 is here! Don't miss our first episode of the season on the Wild Woman archetype, where John and Torri talk to Maria Souza, host of the Women and Mythology podcast.

https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/myths-of-wild-women

03/03/2022

TOMORROW is the big day! Season 3 drops. Don't miss our first episode of the season on the Wild Woman archetype. Torri and John welcome special guest Maria Souza, host of the Women and Mythology podcast.

11/02/2022

We're back!!! Season 3 drops on March 4, 2022! Join Torri Yates-Orr and John Bucher as they bring all new episodes on myth, history, and pop culture. Now proudly a part of the Joseph Campbell Foundation's MythMaker Podcast Network!

08/11/2021

John Bucher contributes this week's MythBlast on the shared theme of two folktales and the new film from A24 Films, LAMB.
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​"One of the many magical qualities of stories is that we can go to them again and again, discovering something new with each return. As we mature and grow, we find new lenses for a story that may previously have become all too familiar to us. We now resonate more closely with different characters than we did previously. We understand possibilities in the story with new, yet older, eyes." Continue Reading...
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​https://www.jcf.org/separating-lambs-from-goats/
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​Image: Courtesy of A24 Films.
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18/10/2021

Torri Yates-Orr and John Bucher will be hosting a series on the 100th year anniversary of the theatrical release of the horror classic, The Golem, produced by Reboot and directed by Noam Dromi . The release includes a new score by renowned musicians from The Flaming Lips and Los Lobos & commentary from scholars, composers & film historians. The 8-part series drops 10/28! More info to come! https://rebooting.com/golem/

Featuring new scores by: Threshing Floor (Alan Licht, Gretchen Gonzales Davidson, Rebecca Odes, John Olson, Nate Young) / Meg Baird, Charlie Saufley and Jeremiah Lockwood / Universal Eyes (members of Slumber Party and Wolf Eyes) / Michael Morley / Sharon Gal / Marika Hughes and Shahzad Ismaily / ∈...

28/02/2021

Torri and John discuss the mythology of Frankenstein's Monster, also known as the modern Prometheus, and welcome Dietrich Smith (), artist of the Bram Stoker Award winning DESTROYER, the Dwayne McDuffie Award finalist SHAFT, & a bevy of other graphic novels to the podcast to discuss the Frankenstein's monster archetype, myths, comics, and art.

14/02/2021

Torri and John discuss the mythology of Ancient Aliens and welcome Dr. David S. Anderson (), Author and Archeologist, to the podcast to discuss the show Ancient Aliens, racism, and Pseudoarchaeology.

01/02/2021

Torri and John discuss the mythology of The Bachelor, specifically Bachelor in Paradise, and welcome Pamela Jaye Smith, Author and Mythologist, to the podcast to discuss roses, symbols, masculine/feminine ideas, goddesses, comparative mysticism, and astrology.

17/01/2021

Torri and John discuss the archetype of criminal couples with S. Brent Rodriguez Plate, PhD., professor, writer, and author, to the podcast and discuss Adam and Eve, Queen and Slim, and Hadestown.

05/01/2021

Torri and John discuss AfroFuturism, Octavia Butler, Outkast, Sun Ra and welcome Kwame Scruggs, PhD., founder of the non-profit group, Alchemy, to the podcast to discuss how mythology can be lived out...

05/01/2021

Torri and John discuss the HBO series WATCHMEN and welcome Dr. Maureen Murdock, author of The Heroine's Journey, to the podcast to discuss how the mythic motif plays out in our lives.

06/12/2020

Torri and John return for Season 2 of the podcast to talk about all that has happened in the United States since Season 1, and how that relates to American Mythology.

https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/american-mythology

Torri and John return for Season 2 of the podcast to talk about all that has happened in the United States since Season 1, and how that relates to American Mythology.

04/12/2020

THIS SUNDAY! We are back for Season 2! Tune in!

14/08/2020

Enjoy our episode on Snoop Dogg and Dionysus? Check out co-host John Bucher's new article on Medium called From Dogg to God, then go back and listen to the episode again!

Article: https://link.medium.com/iB7hV9bZW8

How Snoop Dogg recently ascended Mount Olympus

21/06/2020

Torri and John welcome Rafael Casal co-star of the film BLINDSPOTTING to talk about the symbolism of the sun and moon in the film, along with the intersection of myth, history, and hip hop.

18/05/2020

Don't miss John Bucher's latest article for the Joseph Campbell Foundation () called The Grateful Dead, Adult Entertainment, and Native Tongues.

https://www.jcf.org/mythblast-the-grateful-dead-adult-entertainment-and-native-tongues/

Recently, I engaged in verbal combat with a friend over whether Joseph Campbell would have liked the TV show Game of Thrones. Imagining great thinkers interacting with the cultural phenomena of con…

17/05/2020

Torri and John talk about love, s*x, mythology and our deep fascination with Kim Kardashian as a modern projection of the goddess of love and s*xuality, Aphrodite.

03/05/2020

Torri and John discuss Beyonce as the modern manifestation of Oshun, bringing in Mami Wata and a number of mythologies from the African Diaspora.

03/05/2020

Episode 6 is out now - "Is Beyonce the Modern Oshun?" Listen to Torri Yates-Orr and John Bucher talk about the Queen B and mythology from the African Diaspora.



https://skeleton-keys.simplecast.com/episodes/is-beyonce-the-modern-oshun

27/04/2020

John be giving a talk on-line at The Myth Salon this Thursday at 5:00 PM (PST) called MAGIC MIRRORS AND GLASS HOUSES. He'd love to have you there! It's free. All you need to do is register at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ckeYoEG-RRW0HEbpqpDL6w…

19/04/2020

Episode 5 drops - "Is Snoop Dogg the Modern Dionysus?" He just announced his entry into the wine business. Our guest Dr. Devon Deimler (https://devondeimler.com) looks at Snoop Dogg & MarthaStewart as the modern Dionysus and Hestia!

17/04/2020

THIS SUNDAY - Episode 5 drops - "Is Snoop Dogg the Modern Dionysus?" He just announced his entry into the wine business. Our guest Dr. Devon Deimler (https://devondeimler.com) looks at Snoop Dogg & MarthaStewart as the modern Dionysus and Hestia!

14/04/2020

Hey Skeleton Keys Listeners! We are delighted to announce the opening of our very own on-line store! Go get your Skeleton Keys Merch!

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06/04/2020

Torri and John welcome Victoria () and Kristen () of Your Biggest Fangirl Podcast () to talk about Mary Poppins, Inanna, Captain Marvel, and more.