Pathways with Joseph Campbell

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Bonus: Jesus, Buddha, Europe Q&A Feb 15, 2024

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In this bonus episode of Pathways, Joseph Campbell answers questions from his lecture on the symbolism of Christianity, Buddhism, European Paganism, and the Arthurian Romances.

Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, Joanna Gardner. Editing and audio services by Tristan Batt.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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EP 30: Jesus, Buddha & Europe Feb 01, 2024

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In this episode of Pathways (the final full episode of season 3), Joseph Campbell speaks about similarities in the symbolism of Christianity, Buddhism, European Paganism, and the Arthurian Romances. Host, Bradley Olson introduces the episode and gives commentary after the lecture.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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Bonus: Artists, Poets, & Writers Q&A Jan 15, 2024

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This bonus episode of Pathways is the audio from a slideshow presentation that followed the lecture that he gave at Skowhegan on July 27th 1987. The lecture was podcast Episode 27: Artists, Poets, & Writers. Even though we cannot see the slides that professor Campbell is showing, his rich description is able to guide us through the presentation. This was one of the last public presentations that Campbell gave before his death in October of the same year.

Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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EP 29: Literary Wizardry - A Discussion with Joseph Campbell Jan 01, 2024

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In this episode of Pathways entitled, "Literary Wizardry - A Discussion with Joseph Campbell, recorded on December 15th 1970, Joseph Campbell holds a discussion session with students after his address to the student body of Sarah Lawrence College on the work of Thomas Mann. Host Bradley Olson gives an introduction and commentary after the lecture.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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Bonus: Elementary & Ethnic Ideas Dec 15, 2023

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In this Bonus episode recorded at the Jung Institute in 1982, Joseph Campbell discusses elementary and ethnic ideas as two different interpretations of myth using the work of Freud, Jung, and Thomas Mann.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

Check out our newest book and edition to The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell, Myth and Meaning: Conversations on Mythology and Life.

https://www.newworldlibrary.com/Mythology/MYTH-AND-MEANING

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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EP 28: Erotic Irony & Mythic Form - Thomas Mann Dec 01, 2023

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In this episode of Pathways entitled, "Erotic Irony & Mythic Form", Joseph Campbell gives an address to the student body of Sarah Lawrence College about mythology and the work of Thomas Mann. It was recorded on December 15th 1970. Host Bradley Olson gives an introduction and commentary after the lecture.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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Bonus: Myth & Meaning: A conversation with Stephen Gerringer Nov 15, 2023

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In this bonus episode, Bradley Olson sits down with JCF's, Stephen Gerringer to discuss JCF's newest addition to the Collected Works, Myth and Meaning: Conversations on Mythology and Life. The book encompasses a wide-ranging collection of insights from legendary mythologist Joseph Campbell, sourced from rare and previously unpublished interviews, compiled and edited by Gerringer.

Throughout the book, Campbell emphasizes the universal aspects of human experience and finds striking parallels between cultures separated by time and distance. Longtime fans of Campbell will gain a deeper appreciation of the man and his legacy, while new readers will receive a memorable introduction to a thinker who revolutionized our understanding of human nature.

Myth and Meaning: Conversations on Mythology and Life is available now!

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

Check out our new Skeleton Key Study Guides at jcf.org/studyguides

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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EP 27: Artists, Poets, & Writers Nov 01, 2023

Show notes

This episode entitled, "Artists, Poets, & Writers", was recorded at Skowhegan on July 27th 1987. This was one of the last public lectures that Campbell gave before his death in October of the same year. The talk encompasses a discussion of myth, writing, and art. Host Bradley Olson offers an introduction and commentary at the end.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

Check out our new Skeleton Key Study Guides at jcf.org/studyguides

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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Bonus: The Quest For The Grail Q&A Oct 15, 2023

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In this bonus episode, Joseph Campbell answers questions following the lecture that he gave with the same name from EP 26. It was recorded in 1967 at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California and is the second lecture in the series Mystical Experience and the Hero's Journey. Host Bradley Olson offers an introduction to some of the ideas discussed by Campbell in the Q&A session.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

Check out our new Skeleton Key Study Guides at jcf.org/studyguides

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

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EP 26: The Quest For The Grail Oct 01, 2023

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In this episode entitled, "The Quest For The Grail", Joseph Campbell discusses the Grail Legends. It was recorded in 1967 at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California and is the second lecture in the series Mystical Experience and the Hero's Journey. Host Bradley Olson introduces the lecture and offers a commentary at the end.

For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

Check out our new Skeleton Key Study Guides at jcf.org/studyguides

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For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)