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While the show is on hiatus, we're sharing some episodes from our Bunker 9 Bonus Feed! We'll be back on Tuesday, June 2, 2026! Bunker 9 - Episode 96: Which Discworld Book You Should Read (Based on Your Godly Parent) For Darien's birthday episode, DJ let her talk about Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series for a whole hour. Dalton, once The Last Hero is mentioned, skip to 39:48 Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

DJ promised, so here is it: An episode of 12 Days of Musemas on Easter Sunday! On the twelfth day of Musemas for 2023, Darien and DJ have BIG opinions about a video game that follows Ebenezer Scrooge two years after his ghostly Christmas encounter.  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

While the show is on hiatus, we're sharing some episodes from our Bunker 9 Bonus Feed! We'll be back on Tuesday, June 2, 2026! Bunker 9 - Episode 100: Ranking Our 11 Favorite Book Moments Totally, definitely, absolutely our favorite, most loved moments from Rick Riordan's books. Spoilers for everything from The Lightning Thief to Wrath of the Triple Goddess  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Ramses the Great was f***ing lucky he didn't have the Roman Empire breathing down his neck.” It's the last episode of our Egyptian mythology season. Let's spend it talking about one goddess, one god, and two real dudes. Other topics include a goddess not being associated with the afterlife, the world's first Egyptologist, Darien taking shots at Ramses the Great, using the Patron funds to access Nat Geo articles, Rick Riordan favoring Greek sources for every mythology, DJ advocating for more mashed up words. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about animal attacks, death, the afterlife, murder, grave robbing, and infant/child death. Spoilers for The Son of Neptune, Blood of Olympus, and The Tyrant’s Tomb. Listen to Darien rant about The Things Gods Break on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“You don't know sh*t, AI!” Time to talk about the Greek and Egyptian crossover short stories that had huge lore implications which haven't been revisited in a decade.  Other topics include revisiting the hosts’ issues with Wrath of the Triple Goddess, struggling to identify the exact release date of paperback editions, speculation of cheese, the tonal dissonance of the short stories coming out before Heroes of Olympus finished, Hazel having the potential to be the most powerful person in the world, and the perfect pitch for the Riordanverse Infinity War.  Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about racial slurs, being swallowed alive, physical violence, and animal death. Spoilers for Chalice of the Gods, Mark of Athena, House of Hades, and Blood of Olympus  Learn more about Faces of Hope: https://facesofhopeidaho.org/ Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“I’ve mismarketed this episode.” The number one book you should read at least once in your (after)life. Other topics include defining some very important terms of the season, Egyptian funerary text themed Pokémon, offerings Darien would like left for her Ka, 42 Rules you should never break, Ammut mini-episode, a possible Kane Chronicles/Magnus Chase crossover, answering a question from the previous episode, and the New Game Plus of afterlifes. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, the afterlife, embalming/mummification processes, animal attacks, and the destruction of the soul.  Spoilers for Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.  Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“DJ made a face…” This episode is not for listeners with ophidiphobia. Other topics include the hosts’ aversion to sandbox games, utter confusion regarding Rick Riordan's ancient Egyptian timeline, DJ spoiling episode surprises, Darien's anti-pyramid agenda, and giving Rick Riordan some credit this season.  Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about snakes, death, dismemberment, being swallowed alive, the afterlife, and world-ending asteroids.  Spoilers for Smite, Stargate: SG1, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“That Tumblr post was right!” It's time to cover what is arguably the most iconic deity of the Egyptian pantheon: Anubis! Other topics include how the Sadie/Anubis love story would work better if it were more like Howl’s Moving Castle, the return of the siblings wishing Rick Riordan committing harder to his own lore, DJ proving that he has been paying attention the whole time, the return of Wolves Being A Problem, and Darien confessing to having no idea what real life jackals look like.  Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death (human and animal) and the afterlife. Spoilers for Howl’s Moving Castle, SMITE, The Mummy (1999), The Mummy Returns, Yu-Gi-Oh, and The Nine Lives of Chloe King. Learn more about the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/ Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Khonsu sucks. (Affectionate)” Back by popular threat, Tim (he/him) and AJ (he/they) from Standby Podcast return to call down the power of the moon and discuss another pop culture reinterpretation of a mythical deity.  Other topics include the Five Male Interests, Bes’s bad wager, youthful ancient hair styles, a defense of divine cannibalism, divine horny jail, Rick Riordan's most indefensible characterization choice, Darien briefly forgetting the existence of Piper McClean, Moon Knight 101, and a reminder that Zeb F****ING Wells has NOT been forgiven. Get more Standby Line at https://open.spotify.com/show/24St9OzlAzdq6ybjel8Co1 Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, cannibalism, mental health disorders, physical violence, racist depictions of Native Americans, and gun violence. Spoilers for Moon Knight (2022), Marvel Comics, and Night at the Museum Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“She has partied too hard.” This week, the hosts learn the best way to worship Sekhmet (21+ only) and that Hathor is so much more than a sleepy cow.  Other topics include Desjardins summoning Sekhmet at a perfectly reasonable time in proportion to the rest of his life, where alcohol appears in the Riordanverse, DJ presenting an insightful linguistic theory, Ancient Egyptian New Year's presents, all the things Hathor was associated with, and Darien putting 2006 on blast. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, mass slaughter, blood, the consumption of blood, alcohol consumption, meat consumption, intercourse, corrosion, and cannibalism.  Spoilers for SMITE, Wicked + Divine, Moon Knight (2022), and War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Give me a chubby hippo with a knife!”  We finally watched Moon Knight!  Other topics include the difference between household gods and royal gods, a new vocab word (apotropaic), a reminder that Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is still terrible, hippos being both adorable and dangerous, Taweret and the Minoan Genius, and the hosts finally watching Moon Knight.  Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal attacks, and breast feeding.  Hear our thoughts about Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Pigeons; the vultures of the bird world.” PODCAST CHALLENGE: Can two siblings discuss three gods (Hapi, Babi, and Nekhbet) in under 30 minutes? Other topics include justice for vultures, Babi not being able to keep his mouth shut, a Smartt family story about a primate at the zoo, the hosts’ top rivers, a reminder that Nephtys is NOT a water goddess, Rick Riordan making another odd choice, and Darien still being unable to consistently pronounce “Thoth.” Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death, animal attacks, and sexual intercourse. See what's in store for Bunker 9 in 2026 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

“Sobek contains multitudes.” We didn't watch Moon Knight, so we're kicking off 2026 with the crocodile god, Sobek! Other topics include narrative boss fights, deities containing multitudes, debate regarding the meaning of Sobek’s name, how gods gain popularity, Darien's fear of crocodiles, and a story of how a crocodile at Zoo Boise got the name Pandora. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about assault, death, and animal attacks. Spoilers for SMITE, Be Cool, Scooby Doo, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures: Puzzle of the Pyramid Learn more about Boise Rock School: https://boiserockschool.com/ See what's in store for Bunker 9 in 2026 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

"What about the dwarf thing?" Y'all want to hear Darien talk about a 900ish page dissertation published in 1989? You're in luck! Other topics include DJ learning new words, 18th-century Egyptologists mucking about, Bes's favorite musical instrument, a 900ish page dissertation published in 1989, and speculation about ancient tattoos.  Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of and conversations about death.  Spoilers for Mummies Alive! JOIN US FOR MUSEMAS 2025 on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt. 

MUSEMAS RETURNS What better way to celebrate our fourth year of discussing Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol than by ranking all 35 adaptations we've discussed in years past? Where does The Muppet Christmas Carol rank? The answer may shock you.  Check out the Animal Animatic of "Link by Link" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SepcA_xmMZ0&list=RDSepcA_xmMZ0&start_radio=1 Join us for the rest of Musemas 2025!! https://www.patreon.com/musesofmythology About Us Muses of Mythology was created and co-hosted by Darien and DJ Smartt. Our music is Athens Festival by Martin Haene. Our cover art is by Ranpakoka. Find him on Instagram @Ranpakoka  Love the podcast? Support us on Patreon and get instant access to bloopers, outtakes, and bonus episodes! Patreon.com/musesofmythology Get you hands on podcast merch at Musesofmythology.com/merch Find us on Instagram. Find all of our episodes and episode transcripts at MusesOfMythology.com -----------------------  Support the show No portion of this episode may be used for AI training purposes or to create derivative works without express written permission from the creators and co-hosts Darien Smartt or Davis Smartt.