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Greeking Out from National Geographic Kids

🏛️ SEASON 13 IS COMING! Brand-new episodes of Greeking Out premiere November 3, exclusively for Pinna subscribers! Be the first to listen to Season 13, plus enjoy ad-free access to every season, at pinna.fm. Use code GREEKINGOUT30 for a special discount.

Oh, Muses! Hear our podcast and allow us to recall some of the greatest stories ever told. Stories of gods and goddesses, monsters, and heroes! Enjoy this kid-friendly retelling of classic ancient Greek myths for the whole family.

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Parents, the Greeking Out books are out! Three of them! Available wherever you get your books.

⚡ Want more? Binge the full show, including new episodes, ad-free at pinna.fm. Use code GREEKINGOUT30 to receive a special discount!

Season 13 is coming!

Oct 28 2026 | 00:02:56

Oh Muses! Season 13 of Greeking Out is coming to your ear bones!

Brand-new myths, questionable decisions, gods behaving badly, and plenty more are headed your way November 3, exclusively for Pinna subscribers! New episodes drop every other Tuesday.

Seasons 11 and 12 will keep rolling out right here, but if you want to jump ahead to the newest season, head to pinna.fm and use code GREEKINGOUT30 for 30% off your subscription.

See you on Pinna!

S11E9 - Cadmus' Guide to Getting Cursed

Oct 27 2026 | 00:28:40

Oh Muses! Allow us to reflect on the mistakes of Cadmus and his whole cursed family. We encounter the death of a majestic snake-dragon, the loss of a beloved sister, people throwing themselves into the sea, passive aggressive communication, gods making people insane, and someone gets ripped to pieces. Kind of a lot of grizzly deaths in this episode, folks.

S11E8 - All Systems Argo 5 - Fleecing the Family

Oct 20 2026 | 00:21:23

Oh Muses! It's time for the Argonauts to grab the Golden Fleece and skiddadle. We encounter unequal gender roles, the disappointment of a cool aunt, an unforgivable crime that turns out to be forgivable, the death of a brother, and dragons that are actually snakes.

S11E7 - All Systems Argo 4 - Medea Enters the Chat

Oct 13 2026 | 00:19:02

Oh Muses! Descendent of Helios, daughter of Colchis, and clever sorceress; Medea is here to save the day. We encounter several impossible tasks, love-arrows used irresponsibly, complicated family dynamics, and oxen that can breathe fire.

S11E6 - All Systems Argo 3 - Argus is as Good As Yours

Oct 06 2026 | 00:29:04

Oh Muses! The Argonauts and their undemocratically elected leader Jason are on the hunt for the Golden Fleece. We encounter more murder on more islands, a boxing match, lots of different scary birds, more trials of leadership, an abundance of Arguses, and magnificent hair.

S11E5 - All Systems Argo 2 - War and Fleece

Sep 29 2026 | 00:29:54

Oh Muses! In this episode we meet Jason and the Argonauts and see them on their journey! We encounter murderous women, descriptions of boats, missing shoes, mistaken identity, giants with different numbers of arms, and the question of who gets to be a leader.

S11E4 - All Systems Argo 1 - Succession

Sep 22 2026 | 00:30:38

Oh Muses! Two complicated succession struggles are in this episode of this children's podcast. We encounter the beginning of a hero, bogus claims to the throne, falling into the sea, old women stuck in mud, murder in a temple, twins, and succession ancient Greek style.

S11E3 - Dionysus and the Pirates

Sep 15 2026 | 00:19:18

Oh Muses! Dionysus has new shenanigans for us to observe. We encounter the art of shape-shifting, the grizzly death of many greedy pirates, an abandoned princess, and big cats.

S11E2 - Half-Horseing Around with Centaurs!

Sep 01 2026 | 00:21:50

Oh Muses! Centaurs had a bad rap, but Chiron was the best of them all. In this episode we encounter impressive cloud impersonations, really rude wedding guests, poisoned arrows, wild behavior, and lots of animal legs.

S11E1 - Zeus Ruins Everything - feat. Rick Riordan

Aug 18 2026 | 00:26:14

Oh Muses! A new Oracle is born as Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, steps in while the Oracle of wifi is on vacation. In this episode we encounter moons, beautiful people, extremely questionable courting practices and inappropriate reactions to having a crush including kidnapping, transforming your crush into a herd animal, transforming yourself into a herd animal, and memorializing them through astronomy.

Special Feature: Tom Hiddleston is the Oracle of Pompeii

Aug 04 2026 | 00:35:53

Graffiti! Ham Clocks! Fish Guts! These are just a few of the topics we’ll explore with today’s guest, Tim Huddlestone…sorry, Tom Hiddleston, in this special bonus episode as we dig into what the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the preservation of Pompeii reveal about life as an ancient Roman in the first century C.E.

⚡ Want more? Binge the full show, including new episodes, ad-free at pinna.fm. Use code GREEKINGOUT30 to receive a special discount!

S10E10 - Ancient Olympics Part Deux

Jun 28 2024 | 00:27:53

Oh Muses! We are once again dipping a toe in history and talking about ancient sport heroes! In this episode we encounter ground breaking athletes, pioneering villains, statue lore, the rage of fandom, and a sporting event which shall not be named.
You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
Check out Greeking Out book 2: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E9 - Ancients: They're Just Like Us!

Jun 21 2024 | 00:28:23

Oh Muses! We are looking back at what ancient people have left us. In this episode we encounter bad customer reviews, the names of ancient dogs, vibes-based history, daily life in the ancient world, and some fun stories that aren’t true.
You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E8 - Sea Monster Mash

Jun 14 2024 | 00:32:52

Oh Muses! Visiting some old friends and meeting some new faces in the sea monster and river beastie game! In this episode we encounter turning children into stones, mysterious black stallions, deep fake cryptids, a man in search of a wife, and the terror of the deep.
You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E7 - Ethiopian and Out with the Snake King

Jun 07 2024 | 00:22:19

Oh Muses! Snake kings and werecreatures await in the Ancient civilization of Aksum - modern day Ethiopia and Eritrea. In this episode we encounter common poisonous flowers, distractable birds, trade routes, early hominid skeletons, and an ancient empire.

You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!

What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E6 - Troy Story: Orestes LIVES

May 31 2024 | 00:22:18

Oh Muses! The royal family of Mycenae works on their coping skills in this episode. We encounter intergenerational trauma, three-to-four murders, two attempted murders, and heists!
You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E5 - Troy Story: Iphigenia LIVES

May 24 2024 | 00:20:33

Oh Muses! We revisit the aftermath of the Trojan War, In this episode we encounter siblings, human sacrifice, an excessive amount of revenge murder, an Achilles cameo, and two-part episodes.
You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E4 - Roman Around with Gladiators

May 17 2024 | 00:29:46

Oh Muses! We travel to the Roman Empire to discuss real life gladiators. In this episode we encounter old-school graffiti, historical facts, enslaved people, volcanic eruptions, self unaliving, unalivng other people willy nilly, talk of animal cruelty, Geneva conventions, and cosplaying emperors.
This one’s a bit gnarly, folks, so listen with caution!

You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E2 - Tao-ing Our Best: The Legend of the White Snake Pt 1

May 03 2024 | 00:25:26

Oh Muses! We return to Chinese mythology to hear about more snakes. We encounter snakes pretending to be people, potion drinking, a violent crane, and mountains where mortals can’t go.
You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
What's that? You want another book? Okay!: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S10E1 - Apollo is Grounded

Apr 26 2024 | 00:23:45

Oh Muses! Apollo faces consequences, but makes the best of it. In this episode we encounter immortals getting grounded, killing people who don’t deserve it, trying to change fate, strange idioms, and fighting death himself.
You can listen to Greeking Out two weeks early and ad free on Wondery+!
We have another book! You can pre-order here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

Trailer - Season 10

Apr 05 2024 | 00:03:41

Mark your calendars! April 26th is the day Greeking Out Season 10 comes to your earbones!
Two weeks early on Wondery Kids Plus!
What's that? You want another book? Okay: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E10 - Selene and Endymion

Dec 22 2023 | 00:17:46

Oh Muses! Help us tell the tale of a mortal who fell in love with a moon goddess. We encounter having fifty daughters, the ramifications of immortality, getting your affairs in order, Zeus’ jealousy, and eternal sleep.
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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E9 - Oh Muses! And Other Minor Gods

Dec 15 2023 | 00:24:03

Oh Muses! Today's tale is about.... well, you! The goddesses of creativity and art! We encounter bees, bees in cows, kidnapped bees, animal carcasses, revenge birds, epic poetry, dancing, and, of course, hubris.
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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E8 - Bellerophon and Pegasus pt 2 - It All Goes Wrong

Dec 08 2023 | 00:18:44

Oh Muses! A classic hero with a classic end. Today we finalize the tale of Bellerophon and Pegasus. We encounter weapons of war, hubris, tactical retreats, and the death of a hero.
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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E7 - Bellerophon and Pegasus pt 1 - Horse Bros

Dec 01 2023 | 00:19:13

Oh Muses! Today we tell the tale of the hero Bellerophon and his trials. We encounter a chimera, a large amount of siblings, diplomatic relations, attempted horse thievery, treacherous letter writing, and a boy and his horse.
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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E6 - Nobody Likes Ares (All About Ares)

Nov 24 2023 | 00:22:12

Oh Muses! Help us speak of the god of war, Ares, son of Zeus and Hera and all his bad decisions. We encounter Aphrodite getting caught being unfaithful, unruly giants, sibling fights, vaguely worded prophecies, and forgotten family members.
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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E5 - Bikol and Tagalog Me Back

Nov 17 2023 | 00:32:24

Oh Muses! Help us in our travels to the Philippines to tell some Filipino legends from the Tagalog and Bicol regions. We encounter arguing pixie sisters, many dialects, strategic lullabies and why it’s never a good idea to sleep on the job.
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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E4 - A Multiverse of Helens

Nov 10 2023 | 00:34:39

Oh Muses! We tell some tales you already know -- of Helen, Menelaus, Odysseus, and Agamemnon -- but with secrets revealed! We encounter Herodotus, beach wrestling, cloud women, another water entity that changes shape, and lots of confusion.
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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2

S9E3 - Howling Around - All About Wolves

Nov 03 2023 | 00:29:48

Oh Muses! We tell many tales of Canis lupus. In it we encounter anti-wolf propaganda, the unrequited love of a goddess, civic planning, new obsessions, and ecosystem facts.
If you’re interested in other podcasts that are participating in the podcast party, here are some links – We’ll update with the specific episode links when they come out:
Girl Tales: https://girltalespodcast.com/
Moment of Um: https://www.momentofum.org/
The Ten News: https://www.thetennews.com/episodes
Wow in the World: https://tinkercast.com/all-podcasts/wow-in-the-world/
Tumble: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/podcast
Smash Boom Best: https://www.smashboom.org/episodes
Earth Rangers: https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/podcast

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You can listen to Greeking Out early and ad free on Wondery+!
Parents! We have another book! It’s every bit as hilarious, harrowing, heartwarming, and Hellenistic as its namesake. Available Sept 17th. You can pre-order the new book here: https://bit.ly/grkoutbk2