Alex Andreou's Podyssey

If you're hunched over your desk TOILING at the PIT FACE of 3,000 Christmas cards, whack @alexpodyssey.bsky.social on, because it WILL soothe your festive despair (tho it will not fix your hand cramp, remind you of people's cats' names, or detox you from having swallowed 3lbs of envelope glue).

BONUS - How Do You Like Them Golden Apples?

BRAND NEW 🍏 How Do You Like Them Apples? 🍎

From the Garden of Hesperides to the Garden of Eden, from the Atalanta and the Trojan War to The Beatles and the iPhone, apples are laden with often conflicting symbolism.

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This is where I learnt all the classic Greek legends that I’m now re-learning (and getting a much better understanding of) via @alexpodyssey.bsky.social

What was meant to be a short, fun, bonus little episode, ended up - yes, short and fun - but also one of the most interesting topics, deepest dives, and interconnected mazes I have navigated.

One of my favourite episodes so far, I think.

If you've not listened to @sturdyalex.bsky.social's amazing @alexpodyssey.bsky.social series, then what have you been doing?

Meticulously researched, full of amazing details & intricate tidbits about the Greek myths & legends many people grew up learning about.

This bonus episode is amazing too!

And if you're not completely sick of my voice, have a listen to this new episode of @alexpodyssey.bsky.social all about apples - fron the golden one that started the Trojan War, all the way to Handel, Tennyson, Snow White, Wagner, Magritte, Alan Turing, The Beatles, Steve Jobs, and Ramsay Bolton.

I simply love this bonus episode. The symbolism of Apples. Please listen and if you can, subscribe. You will not be disappointed

Loved this and thought of all the apples as I looked at a Cezanne yesterday.

Warning: contains Thomas Arne.

Genuinely delightful podcast and really interesting

Thank you! A x

Thank you!

He’s done it again. How joyous.

Like an apple itself this episode fills your brain with juicy sweet knowledge and reflection.

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The thing about listening to @alexpodyssey.bsky.social is that you begin to see parallels between Greek myths and modern life everywhere. I can't listen to the news now without thinking of Cassandra, or Aesop, or Midas, or golden apples. Oh that I had been taught classics this way at school.

There are some podcasts that really deserve support by way of a donation, if you can. I'm listening to season 1 of Alex Andreou's Podyssey again (directors cuts! bonus episodes!!) and the second listen may well not be the last.

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I absolutely LOVE being shown around a place by someone in love with it. Let's make a date!!! A x

Director's Cut: ECHO & NARCISSUS - The Influencer & The Follower Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 16/11/2025 · 1h 7m

I have been saving up this episode of @alexpodyssey.bsky.social for a time when I was open to the delights of storytelling and surprises. It worked its magic. It’s heartbreaking, it’s delightful. And in these dreadful times it’s a reminder… enjoy being you, enjoy the physical presence of others.

Fascinating!
One of my favourite podcasts:

Essential listening

Do you work there? A

So good to listen to this on a cold November evening, drinking warm apple juice . Calvados may have worked too...🍏🍎

"There is something fleshy about apples. Beneath the desirable skin is something pure and sweet and life-giving. But Magritte said: Everything hides another thing. An apple's pips contain amygdalin, a compound that degrades into cyanide. Life involves risk. Flesh can be dangerous."

I am just adding the show notes for all the music. I think you mean the song (in Norwegian) by Marianna Sangita and Efren Lopez Sanz, who also did the opening music for the podcast.

(And is also my gorgeous and talented niece. ❤️)

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Are you using the app on a phone or a browser on a desktop/laptop? A x

So delighted at the reaction to this episode! I suspected it was special, but until it is out there, you just don't know how it will land.

Unlike an apple, which is pretty famous for landing very reliably.

😱 I should have made them sponsor the episode! A x

Do yourselves a favour and listen to this episode.

Honestly, beautifully put together. I’ll never look at an Apple the same way again!

Hurrah! Have a listen to the re-booted Echo & Narcissus as well, since you have a long journey. It's really quite different. A x

Whooooooop! Get this in your ears, sharpish.