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The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast

The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast

By: Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana
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 Author Jeff Garvin and book blogger Dan Zarzana examine books & films through the lens of The Hero’s Journey℠. Created by world-renowned teacher and mythologist Joseph Campbell, and refined by Disney story veteran Christopher Vogler, The Hero’s Journey℠ is a series of motifs and archetypes that pervade myths, folklore, and stories across all cultures and eras. Each month, Jeff and Dan will discuss a different book or film. And probably, there will be some whiskey involved. (The trademark HERO'S JOURNEY℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org))All show content (except clips) (C) 2023 Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Series Finale: Silverado

    Series Finale: Silverado
    May 27 2025
    Say “So long” to Jeff and Dan as they ride off to the sunset with their final episode of The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast: Silverado. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast has been a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. The trademark Hero’s Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Replay: The Shawshank Redemption

    Replay: The Shawshank Redemption
    Feb 25 2025
    Hey listeners! Jeff here. We’re taking a little break so Dan can deal with some personal family matters. We’ll be back soon—but in the meantime, we thought you might enjoy a flashback. This month’s offering is a replay of our first episode from way back in November 2017. The Last Jedi topped the box office, Wonder by R.J. Palacio was the best-selling book of the year, and “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran dominated the Billboard Charts. It was a simpler time, listeners. Allow Dan and I to take you to the way-back-when, if only for an hour. It’s time. Barter for a rock hammer, pin up your poster of Rita Hayworth, and prepare to inspire hope in your fellow inmates. This is a replay of The Hero’s Journey of The Shawshank Redemption. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero’s Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • JFK

    JFK
    Jan 28 2025
    Gather your team, prep your subpoenas, and prepare to take on the military-industrial complex. This is The Hero's Journey℠ of JFK. The Hero's Journey℠ Podcast is a fun, insightful look at stories through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s world-renowned mythological framework, hosted by writers/BFFs Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For access to an ad-free podcast feed, exclusive bonus content, and the ability to vote on the subject of our next episode, visit our Patreon page. The trademark Hero’s Journey℠ is used under license from the Joseph Campbell Foundation (www.jcf.org). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 46 mins

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