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Live from Mount Olympus

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest: 30 Jun 2026
Language: English

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30 Jun 2026 · 3 min

Look for Us!

The Greek gods live high on Mount Olympus, and from time to time - they sing! As the gods celebrate Artemis and Apollo's triumph over the twin giants, they sing their Olympian anthem - "Look for Us!" CHORUS: In the sun, the moon, the stars No matter where you are Keep us in your heart and look for us Know that this is always true All our stories live in you APOLLO: In the rising sun, recall my melodies APHRODITE: I live in passion, desire and beauty ARTEMIS: See me in the wild, in the light of the moon ATHENA: You’ll find me in wisdom, and freedom too CHORUS: We’re never far away In the sun,…

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S7 · E7 · 30 Jun 2026 · 27 min

Apollo & Artemis 7: “Back to back! Bows up! We’ll fight together, even if it is our last.”

When twin giants storm Olympus, a prophecy reveals that no god nor man can kill them. Artemis has to find room in her heart to forgive Apollo so they can embark on their most dangerous adventure yet – to save the gods. Will Olympus endure? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric…
23 Jun 2026 · 2 min

Forgive Me, Artemis

The god of music sings a beautiful apology to his sister, goddess of the hunt. But will Apollo's plea open Artemis's heart? Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo. "Forgive Me, Artemis," and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs, was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
23 Jun 2026 · 2 min

A Little Dissonance

Eris, Goddess of Discord, sings about all her delightfully frightful favorite things. André De Shields is Eris. "A Little Dissonance" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
S7 · E6 · 16 Jun 2026 · 30 min

Apollo & Artemis 6: “The seed of discord is planted, and chaos will reign!”

When Eris, goddess of discord, crashes the wedding of the mortal Peleus and sea goddess Thetis, she wreaks her usual havoc. Eris throws a golden apple into the party, which is inscribed “For the goddess who is most fair.” Her mischief sparks a tussle between Athena, Hera and Aphrodite that transforms the entire world. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel…
S7 · 15 Jun 2026 · 3 min

Keep You in the Night Sky

Artemis sings to her friend Orion, releasing him to the stars. Can you see his constellation in the night sky? Christina Liberus is Artemis. "Keep You in the Night Sky" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
S7 · E5 · 9 Jun 2026 · 27 min

Apollo & Artemis 5: “All because of a giant”

Artemis is skeptical at first when the giant Orion asks her to be his hunting companion, yet finds that he is delightful company - she’s made a friend! Until a jealous Apollo plays a terrible trick that risks destroying his relationship with his sister forever. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler…
S7 · 7 Jun 2026 · 1 min

Careful What You Wish For

Midas finds that the gift Dionysus granted him is actually a curse. Nehemiah Luckett is Midas and Eric Berryman is Dionysus. "Careful What You Wish For" and all of our music and songs were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
S7 · 3 Jun 2026 · 2 min

Give Me That Golden Touch

When Dionysus grants him a wish, King Midas knows exactly what he wants -- to have everything he touches turn to GOLD! Nehemiah Luckett is Midas and Eric Berryman is Dionysus. "Give Me That Golden Touch" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
S7 · E4 · 2 Jun 2026 · 31 min

Apollo & Artemis 4: “Careful what you wish for.”

An encounter in the forest leads to divine musical powers – and dangerous hubris – for the satyr Marsyas. And Midas, King of Phrygia, discovers that his lust for gold has the power to destroy what he truly loves. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan,…
S7 · 26 May 2026 · 2 min

Gaia Gaia Gaia/All the Colors of My Heart

With Gaia angry at him, yet again, Apollo visits his sister Artemis and begs her to help him. Artemis appeals to Gaia with this song, and Apollo finally sees all the colors of his heart. Christina Liberus is Artemis, and Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo. "Gaia Gaia Gaia - All the Colors of My Heart" (and all of our music and songs) were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
S7 · E3 · 26 May 2026 · 26 min

Apollo & Artemis 3: “You are one dangerous god to love, Apollo.”

Shining Apollo may be the god of music, healing and the sun - but he’s definitely not the god of love. His sister Artemis urges Apollo to learn from his mistakes. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood (Apollo); Josiah Davis…
S7 · E2 · 18 May 2026 · 24 min

Apollo & Artemis 2: “You need to get comfortable with mystery.”

Did you know that even Apollo had a music teacher? The satyr Pan shows Apollo how to get out of his head and really feel the beat, and then leads him into a mysterious dream world. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood…
S7 · 11 May 2026 · 2 min

Leto's Song: "I'll Find a Place"

When the goddess Leto's twins are about to be born, no place on earth will allow her to give birth. But this determined goddess will find a place. Kimberly Marable is Leto. "I'll Find a Place" (and all of our music and songs) were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
S7 · E1 · 11 May 2026 · 32 min

Apollo & Artemis 1: “I slayed the dragon at the center of the world!”

When Zeus’s twins are ready to be born, no land on earth will allow their mother Leto to rest. Pursued by the ancient dragon Python, Leto searches for a place, sacred and safe, where she can give birth. Four days after being born, Apollo hunts down Python to avenge his mother – which makes the Furies, well, furious! Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel…
S7 · 28 Apr 2026 · 3 min

Dragon Slayer

Far Shooting Apollo, god of music, tells the story of his first dramatic adventure in his latest song, "Dragon Slayer." Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo. "Dragon Slayer" was composed by Magda Giannikou, lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase, performed by Banda Magda, music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett, mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Live from Mount Olympus was created by showrunner Julie Burstein, produced by the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by The TEAM, and distributed by PRX.
S7 · 28 Apr 2026 · 1 min

Apollo & Artemis: Trailer

Are you ready to jam out with the gods? Because Live From Mount Olympus returns with its first-ever musical season! When Apollo, shining god of music, releases his hit single, “Dragon Slayer,” Hermes invites him into his Godspod podcast. With the swagger of a divine rock star, Apollo shares his daring triumphs, while Hermes grills Apollo on his challenges in the arena of love and exposes Apollo’s act of terrible cruelty against his twin sister Artemis, for which the shining god of music must seek forgiveness – or risk the destruction of all of Olympus.
S6 · E8 · 10 Jun 2025 · 29 min

Theseus & Ariadne 8: “I never imagined such beautiful strangeness…”

As they set sail with the tributes for Athens, Ariadne and Theseus dream of their future together. But a rest stop on the island of Naxos reveals how quickly the Fates can alter the future for humans - and for the gods. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan…
S6 · E7 · 3 Jun 2025 · 19 min

Theseus & Ariadne 7: “You must be my breakfast.”

The moon is full, and Minos’s guards take Theseus deep within the labyrinth to face the Minotaur. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei. And our actors are: Eric Berryman MaYaa Boateng Sean Carvajal EJ Duarte Jill Frutkin Divine Garland Adrienne…
S6 · E6 · 27 May 2025 · 20 min

Theseus & Ariadne 6: “You're giving me Labrys? The sacred weapon of Knossos?”

Ariadne must confront her mother, Queen Pasiphae, and enlist Daedalus and Icarus in her plan to help Theseus survive. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei. And our actors are: Eric Berryman MaYaa Boateng Sean Carvajal EJ Duarte Jill Frutkin Divine…
S6 · E5 · 20 May 2025 · 21 min

Theseus & Ariadne 5: ““Let’s see you try to play games with the Minotaur!”

The Athenian tributes' brilliant performance in the second bull dance infuriates King Minos of Crete. His daughter Ariadne faces a fateful choice - will she defy her father? Or will Theseus have to face the Minotaur alone? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by…
S6 · E4 · 13 May 2025 · 26 min

Theseus & Ariadne 4: “Who puts a surprise for a kid under a huge heavy rock?!”

Despite their different gods, countries, and customs, our young heroes find they have more in common than they thought when Theseus tells Ariadne about how he discovered his true origins. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei. And our actors are: Eric…
S6 · E3 · 6 May 2025 · 23 min

Theseus & Ariadne 3: “Snakes are slimy and sneaky and ewwww, I just don’t like them!”

Princess Ariadne leads Theseus to her dream chamber deep within the labyrinth. Once Theseus can get over his fear of snakes, the love-struck teenagers talk about their lives and share a few secrets. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, and Josiah Davis, with additional direction by Joan Sergei. And our…
S6 · E2 · 29 Apr 2025 · 22 min

Theseus & Ariadne 2: “Are you ready for the death-defying spectacle of the decade?”

The atmosphere is electric in the central square of Knossos as the city gathers to watch the Athenian tributes dance with a very dangerous bull. Bloodthirsty cheers erupt whenever the tributes are threatened by sharp horns and hooves. But not everyone in the audience is rooting for the bull. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston,…
S6 · E1 · 22 Apr 2025 · 22 min

Theseus & Ariadne 1: "No tributes have ever returned to Athens..."

Newly-crowned prince Theseus and thirteen brave young Athenians sail across the wine-dark sea towards the island of Crete. They are tributes, destined for the lair of the monstrous Minotaur. But Eros, the mischievous god of love, has other plans for our young hero and his crew… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler…
S6 · 15 Apr 2025 · 2 min

Theseus & Ariadne: Live from Mount Olympus Season Six Trailer

When King Minos of Crete demands fourteen young Athenians to feed to the monstrous Minotaur, Prince Theseus and a lively group of teenagers set sail. In Knossos, Minos expects his daughter Princess Ariadne to watch quietly as the Athenian tributes meet their gruesome deaths. But Eros, mischievous god of love, takes aim with his arrows, intertwining the fate of Theseus and Ariadne. Can our young heroes somehow change the destinies of everyone around them?
S5 · E4 · 24 Mar 2025 · 7 min

"Everything is part warp and part weft."

Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, is also the goddess of weaving – remember how she taught Pandora? They stood together at a huge loom made from tree branches, with clay weights on the bottom of each warp thread. Those ancient looms are rare these days – but we found one in an apartment in upper Manhattan, where scholar Beth Clancy weaves both cloth and stories. Join us as we visit Beth for this mythlet on the power of weaving in the mythical past – and in our own time! Big thanks to Beth Clancy for letting us record her, to David Goren for his field recordings of this ancient loom, and to…
S5 · E4 · 29 Oct 2024 · 27 min

Pandora 3: “No one else gets to tell the story that defines you.”

Pandora and Epimetheus are surrounded by a gaggle of adorable granddaughters, who want to know – could their grandmother really be the reason for all the bad things in the world? Only Pandora can tell the real story… Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our…
S5 · E3 · 22 Oct 2024 · 27 min

Pandora 2: “I knew you’d be wise! You’re Pandora - she who gives all!”

Athena gets to share her story of Pandora’s creation, and includes a few juicy twists and turns that few have ever heard before. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre, Ato Blankson-Wood, Sean Carvajal, Jill Frutkin, Abel Garcia,…
S5 · E2 · 15 Oct 2024 · 25 min

Pandora 1: "Zeus said it must stay closed - it must!"

When Prometheus betrays him by stealing fire, Zeus commands Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay. Hermes gives her the perfect name: Pandora - all the gifts - and escorts her to earth as a gift for the mudmen. But is Zeus's beautiful gift actually an evil wrapped in beauty? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and…

About Live from Mount Olympus

A dramatic adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields) is our host. Season Seven: Apollo & Artemis: Are you ready to jam out with the gods in our first-ever musical season? Apollo, shining god of music, releases his hit single, “Dragon Slayer.” With the swagger of a divine rock star, Apollo shares his triumphs, but when Apollo acts cruelly towards his twin sister Artemis, he must seek forgiveness – or risk the destruction of all of Olympus. Season Six: Theseus and Ariadne: King Minos of Crete demands fourteen young Athenians to feed to the monstrous Minotaur, so Prince Theseus and a lively group of teenagers set sail. Minos expects his daughter Ariadne to watch as the Athenian tributes meet their gruesome deaths. But Eros, mischievous god of love, takes aim, changing everyone's fate. Season Five: Pandora: Zeus, king of the gods, commands Hephaestus to sculpt a beautiful woman out of clay, and orders each god to grant her a gift. While you may think you know Pandora's story, you’ve never heard it told this way before. Season Four: Prometheus: You’d think being able to see the future would be a gift – but Prometheus’s visions are never completely clear. When he glimpses a coming war that threatens the whole world, Prometheus must forge an unlikely alliance with the young…

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Publisher: Onassis Foundation
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest episode: 30 Jun 2026
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