In a Time of Ancient Gods: The Xena Podcast
Xena! Comedy! Greek Myths! Join Hayley and Justine as they discuss every Xena: Warrior Princess episode, in order, and research the truth behind the myths, histories, and characters in the Xenaverse.
Doing their best to release episodes monthly!
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Episodes
62 episodes
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The Quill is Mightier...
Gabby sends us all to the Jungian Cave of the Unconscious Mind and Xena goes fishing! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley discuss Classical and Hellenistic Greek Historical Fiction!Check out
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:30:49
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Warrior...Priestiess...Tramp
Twin strangers part trois! A real WHO’S WHO of Lucy Lawlesses! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research the Concept of Virginity, and Ritual Mass Suicide.This episode covers some heavy topics; here are the resources m...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:53:43
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The King of Assassins
Gabby snares an evil twin (not hers!) and Bruce Campbell romances the Queen of the Nile! MEANWHILE Hayley researches Bandits, Thieves, and the Greek God Hermes Check out
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:34:55
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Sidequest Episode: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt and Last of the Ptolemaic Dynasty
We continue our research into historical people who fought against, and within, the Roman Empire! In this sidequest episode, Justine gives a solo report on the myths, histories, and legacy of Cleopatra: Queen of Egypt, the Last of the Ptolemaic...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:20:32
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The Debt Part 2
FLASHBACK PART DEUX!!!! Will Gabby and Xena EVER forgive each other?! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine discuss Cruel and Unusual Punishment in the Roman Empire and Dynastic China by Barrington Moore! Che...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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2:12:12
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The Debt Part 1
FLAAASHBAAACK!!!! Gabby continues her path of terrible choices, Evil Xena cracks some good ones, and we meet a female protagonist who saves us all -- body and soul! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research the Saka pe...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:59:06
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Sidequest Episode: Zenobia, Warrior Queen of Palmyra
We continue our research into historical figures who fought against, and within, the Roman Empire! In this sidequest episode, Justine gives a solo report on the myths, histories, and legacy of Septimia Zenobia! Queen of Palmyra and Warri...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:42
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Gabrielle's Hope
Xena's the rightful King of England and Gabby wears a stylish sack! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Banshees, Excalibur and King Arthur!Check out our Pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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2:27:50
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The Deliverer
Xena meets some old friends and Gabby meets some new ones! Boudica (FKA Boadicea)! Caesar! Cults! An Ultimate Turning Point! MEANWHILE Justine and Hayley research Khrafstar, Dahak, and we find a little Goddes...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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2:13:52
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Sidequest Episode: Boudica, Warrior Queen of the Iceni
In this sidequest episode Justine gives a solo report on the myth, histories, and legacy of the Celtic Queen Herself, Boudica! In the Xenaverse we first meet her as Xena's frenemy Boadicea via Season 3's episode The Deliverer.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:22:06
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The Dirty Half-Dozen
Ares is back with a new reckless protege, but all his old tricks! And Xena knows a guy who sleeps with both eyes open! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research blacksmithing and gladiators! Check out
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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2:14:22
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Been There, Done That
Living the dream! Repeat the day with Xena until everybody dies! Or lives! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Honor Culture and Midwifery in Ancient Greece! Check out
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:43:05
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The Furies
Season 3 and new Xena lore has been UNLOCKED!!! Is she a god? Where’s her dad? What other secrets has Cyrene been keeping?!?! And Gabby saves the day with a story! MEANWHILE Justine and Hayley research Euripides' play
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:55:22
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Comedy of Eros
IT'S OUR SEASON 2 FINALE and love is in the air! Xena hearts another sensitive bad boy and Gabby learns the Joxer Theme! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research the Cupid & Psyche myth and discuss Monster Grooms! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:30:11
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The Lost Mariner
Gabby eats squid on a cursed ship, and we all swoon for the cursed & crushworthy captain of our dreams -- CECROPS! Xena teaches about problem solving, endurance and the many forms of love! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayle...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:42:18
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The Price
Where was XENA when the Westfold Fell? MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Genghis Khan and the Golden Horde, Swarms, Folk Horror, Feminist Utopias & Dystopias! Check out
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:38:24
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Ulysses
Another guy asks Xena to wear his dead wife’s dress and Gabby’s misery is our misery! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Sirens, Athena, and the man with a plan himself, Ulysses!Check out
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:45:06
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Blind Faith
Gabby has a weekend at Bernie’s and WHERE in Ancient Greece is the eyewash station?? MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research the Enchiridion + what it might have been like in Xena's day to live with without eyesight!Check out
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:34:21
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The Execution
Xena meets Gabby's other hero crush! Bloodthirsty villagers in the bleachers! Will we ever meet the "one-eyed guy"?! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley research Meleager in mythology and the history of hourglasses!Chec...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:11:42
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For Him the Bell Tolls
Love Gods are in the air and Joxer causes a civil war! MEANWHILE Justine & Hayley discuss love spells in the ancient world & touch on Simone de Beauvoir’s social theories!Check out
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:14:45
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A Day in the Life
FINALLY, we get a full day with Xena & Gabby. Xena goes fishing! Gabby talks with villagers! We all play 20 questions! MEANWHILE, Justine & Hayley research the history of kites and Zagreus!!Check out
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:07:21
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A Necessary Evil
Xena & Gabby battle Amazons with immortal powers! Rats for lunch!! Femme vengeance!!! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research village & rodent life in the ancient world!Check out
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:23:57
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The Quest
Amazon politics! Bruce Campbell! We cannot believe Xena is still dead!!!! MEANWHILE Hayley & Justine research Amazon wannabe queen Velasca & ancient cases of spirit possession!Check out
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:44:16