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SKELETON KEYS is a podcast dedicated to unlocking the mysteries of mythology and history in pop culture. Each episode is a skeleton key to unlock a particular artist, film, comic or other popular art through myth and history. Hosts, Torri Yates-Orr is an African American Historian and John Bucher is a Mythologist. Together, they take a look at the people, places, and events happening in culture in order to mine out a deeper meaning, having a ton of fun along the way.

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Myths of Loki

2022/06/10

Torri and John discuss the mythology of Loki, the god, the show on Disney +, and the trickster archetype with guest, Dr. Scott Neumeister.

Myths of Genitalia

2022/05/20

Torri and John discuss the mythology of genitalia, the god Priapus, Aphrodite, nudity, privacy, Baubo, and anasyrma.

Myths of Death

2022/04/15

Torri and John discuss the mythology of death, as well as Thanatos, Hel, Gede, the Grim Reaper, and the afterlife.

90 Day Fiancé

2022/04/01

Torri and John discuss the mythology of 90 Day Fiancé, as well as fetishization, archetypes, masculine/feminine ideas, goddesses, love, reality television and happy endings.

Myths of Tattoos

2022/03/18

Torri and John discuss the the mythology of tattoos and discuss the history of tattooing practices and their appearances in pop culture.

Myths of Wild Women

2022/03/04

Torri and John discuss the wild woman archetype in mythology and pop culture, welcoming Maria Souza (@womenandmythology), Host of the Women and Mythology podcast to discuss the work of Dr. Clarissa Pinkola-Estes, feminine archetype, myths, and much more.

Myths of Beauty Standards

2021/03/14

Torri and John discuss mythology and beauty standards, welcoming Ayesha K. Faines (@ayeshakfaines), Founder of Women Love Power®, Columnist for @Zoramag to discuss beauty, feminine archetype, myths, and much more.

Frankenstein's Monster

2021/02/28

Torri and John discuss the mythology of Frankenstein's Monster, also known as the modern Prometheus, and welcome Dietrich Smith (@DietrichOSmith), artist of the Bram Stoker Award winning DESTROYER, the Dwayne McDuffie Award finalist SHAFT, & a bevy of other graphic novels to the podcast to discuss the Frankenstein's monster archetype, myths, comics, and art.

Ancient Aliens

2021/02/14

Torri and John discuss the mythology of Ancient Aliens and welcome Dr. David S. Anderson (@DSAArchaeology), Author and Archeologist, to the podcast to discuss the show Ancient Aliens, racism, and Pseudoarchaeology.

Bachelor in Paradise

2021/02/01

Torri and John discuss the mythology of The Bachelor, specifically Bachelor in Paradise, and welcome Pamela Jaye Smith, Author and Mythologist, to the podcast to discuss roses, symbols, masculine/feminine ideas, goddesses, comparative mysticism, and astrology.

Criminal Couples

2021/01/17

Torri and John discuss the archetype of criminal couples with S. Brent Rodriguez Plate, PhD., professor, writer, and author, to the podcast and discuss Adam and Eve, Queen and Slim, and Hadestown.

AfroFuturism

2021/01/03

Torri and John discuss AfroFuturism, Octavia Butler, Outkast, Sun Ra and welcome Kwame Scruggs, PhD., founder of the non-profit group, Alchemy, to the podcast to discuss how mythology can be lived out in our day to day lives.

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26 reviews

★★★★★

misternewnan 2020/05/17

Fascinating, Educational, and Entertaining

If you have any interest in mythology or the way celebrities and iconic characters play a role in our society, you need to listen to Skeleton Keys. Jo...

★★★★★

Mikey L. 2020/02/24

Torri and John’s Big Adventures

I’ve always loved the vibrance with which my podcast brethren Torri Yates-Orr tells a story! Now with her co-host John, my girl is on fire! 🔥🔥🔥🔥- ...

★★★★★

crash away 2020/02/23

Nothing New Under the Sun

Myth and mythology in modern culture proves this proverb is as true today as when first written. Thank you Torri and John for providing so much more t...

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