Across the domains of literature, philosophy, video games, and movies, I discuss some of the place Mythic Mind has been in 2025 and where we are going in 2026.

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The Mythic Mind Fellowship continues its Fallout series the first season of Fallout on Amazon Prime.

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We continue our Fallout series with a critical (although still appreciative) look at Fallout 4 to discuss its philosophy and gameplay.

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Having just played The Forgotten City, I discuss my emerging thoughts on video games as a medium for philosophy and I critique the particular philosophies that I see presented through this game.

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We are continuing our Fallout series with the lore and philosophy contained within New Vegas.

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This is the beginning of a Fallout series on the Mythic Mind Games podcast as we release weekly episodes leading up to the second season of the show on Prime. In this episode, we discuss Fallout 1-3. Subscribe here and to my YouTube channel so you don't miss anything!

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Made for The Elder Scrolls & Philosophy, these are my summaries of the story of Morrowind's expansions, Bloodmoon and Tribunal.

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I am joined by patrons David and Micah to discuss Final Fantasy VI.

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As part of our Elder Scrolls & Philosophy study, we discuss the main game of Morrowind.

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As part of our Elder Scrolls & Philosophy study, we discuss the main game of Morrowind.

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This is my summary of the story of Morrowind, prepared for "The Elder Scrolls & Philosophy," which is now is open to ALL patrons!

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This is my mythological, philosophical, and theological analysis of the creation myth of The Elder Scrolls. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to first watch my presentation of the myth itself.

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I am joined by patron Micah Jones to discuss Final Fantasy IV

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his is my mythological, philosophical, and theological analysis of the creation myth of The Elder Scrolls. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to first watch my presentation of the myth itself.

Both of these episodes are part of the introductory unit for The Elder Scrolls and Philosophy, which begins the week of 10/19 and is open to ALL patrons!

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I am joined by patrons David and Micah to discuss Final Fantasy IV

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This is the introductory video for my course on The Elder Scrolls and Philosophy, which begins the week of 10/19.

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I hope to see you there!

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I am joined by patrons David and Micah to discuss Final Fantasy I, II, and III.

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I am joined by patrons David and Micah for a general discussion of Final Fantasy, including our experience with the series, its major themes, why it has such staying power, and more. Next time we will begin working our way through particular games.


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Join Andrew Snyder, David Rutledge, Kit Callis, Ian Miller, and special guests Megan Maldonado and Michael Kane for our discussion of Mass Effect 3!

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Today I am joined by Master Samwise and Josh Traylor to discuss the potential value of video games, as well as some of our favorite titles.

Note: I said that this conversation was originally part of Mythic Mind episode 80, but it was actually 78.

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