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Pathways with Joseph Campbell

Pathways with Joseph Campbell

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An official podcast of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and the MythMaker Podcast Network that unearths little-heard talks from Joseph Campbell and examines their context and meaning. Hosted by Brad Olson, PhD.2021 Joseph Campbell Foundation Art Social Sciences World
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  • EP 40: Metaphor as Myth and Religion
    Jun 3 2025

    In this first episode of Season Five of Pathways, titled “Metaphor as Myth and Religion,” Joseph Campbell speaks at the Jung Institute of San Francisco in 1985. At 81 years old, Campbell delivers the lecture with a sense of freedom and confidence. The talk closely reflects the themes of his book The Inner Reaches of Outer Space. Host Brad Olson introduces the lecture and offers commentary at the end.

    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.

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

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    2 hrs and 14 mins
  • Bonus: The Mother Goddess
    Feb 18 2025

    This bonus episode, recorded at WNYC TV in 1963, was part of the “Myth, Mask, & Dream” lecture series. In this episode, Campbell explores the mythological significance of the “Mother Goddess” across the Neolithic, Bronze, and early Iron Ages. Please note that the audio quality improves approximately 15 seconds into the lecture.

    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.

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

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    27 mins
  • EP 39: Mythological Images
    Feb 4 2025

    This episode of Pathways, the final full episode of Season 4, features a lecture recorded in 1985 in Southwest Germany. In it, Joseph Campbell explores the significance of mythological images and reflects on some of the major themes that shaped his life and work. He also shares personal stories about how and why he became so passionate about mythology. Dr. Bradley Olson introduces the episode and provides insightful commentary on some of its important themes at the conclusion.

    ​We will be back with new full episodes in June!

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    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.

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

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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One of my favorite podcasts, listening to Joseph Campbell lecture is a treat, and I appreciate the commentary

Great podcast

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Providing these lectures by Dr Campbell for free is a true gift. Take advantage of these podcasts. They are wonderful

Thank you for this beautiful gift

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that's a very good podcast that offers never before heard Campbell materials (I have ALL the Campbell audios released this far).

excellent

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This is a great episode... not a typical Campbell lecture. Sadly, it cuts off in the middle of the lecture tho. Where is the rest of it?

Fantastic!

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The podcast features recordings of lectures Campbell himself gave, with introduction before and some analysis after. The host is super informative and provides really interesting context before, and insight after, and then leaves Campbell to do what he did best. This is a wonderful and broad glimpse into the teaching and multidisciplinary, wide-ranging ideas that made Joseph Campbell so special.

Great for Joseph Campbell Fans

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