Live from Mount Olympus
by Onassis Foundation
From the publisher
A dramatic adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields) is our host.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 156 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 156 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 350 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great voices & actingTop12
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- “The voice acting is sooooo good and as a fan of Greek mythology I’m so happy to listen to your podcast and this is nothing like greeking out (but it’s still a very good podcast)…”
- “This is a wonderful podcast and I love all the voices and stories.”
- High production quality4
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- “For all those who are a little stupid, this podcast comes out with a season a year, stap saying it’s slow ya little pp heads, also this is Fr just a high quality Greek mythology…”
- “This is a very well produced podcast and I appreciate.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- History & mythologyTop41
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- “The voice acting is sooooo good and as a fan of Greek mythology I’m so happy to listen to your podcast and this is nothing like greeking out (but it’s still a very good podcast)…”
- “I do really wish you had more of the unknown LGBTQIA+ myths like Achilles and Patroclus or Athena and the mother of Tiresius.”
- Storytelling & adventure38
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- “Also everyone is saying Greeking Out is better but actually they're both very different, Greeking Out has MUCH more episodes than this and is more like a person telling you the…”
- “We really are gonna tell one story per season?”
- Humor & silliness13
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- “I like how you bring the characters to life into them just telling the story my favourite actor so far is Hermes he is really funny.”
- “You make me laugh and feel the emotions of the characters!”
- Original songs & music5
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- “First of all the greeting out theme song is insane second of all some people just sound so dumb In the episodes”
- “I REALLY miss the old outro music and the old seasons.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop15
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- “Interesting, educational, and entertaining for all ages.”
- “I don't understand why people keep saying that greeking out is better, they just list facts.”
- Funny11
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- “I like how you bring the characters to life into them just telling the story my favourite actor so far is Hermes he is really funny.”
- “You make me laugh and feel the emotions of the characters!”
Who's actually listening
From the 2 reviews that name a child's age.
- Tweens (9-12)2
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About Live from Mount Olympus
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
A dramatic adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields) is our host. Season Seven: Apollo & Artemis: Are you ready to jam out with the gods in our first-ever musical season? Apollo, shining god of music, releases his hit single, “Dragon Slayer.” With the swagger of a divine rock star, Apollo shares his triumphs, but when Apollo acts cruelly towards his twin sister Artemis, he must seek forgiveness – or risk the destruction of all of Olympus. Season Six: Theseus and Ariadne: King Minos of Crete demands fourteen young Athenians to feed to the monstrous Minotaur, so Prince Theseus and a lively group of teenagers set sail. Minos expects his daughter Ariadne to watch as the Athenian tributes meet their gruesome deaths. But Eros, mischievous god of love, takes aim, changing everyone's fate. Season Five: Pandora: Zeus, king of the gods, commands Hephaestus to sculpt a beautiful woman out of clay, and orders each god to grant her a gift. While you may think you know Pandora's story, you’ve never heard it told this way before. Season Four: Prometheus: You’d think being able to see the future would be a gift – but Prometheus’s visions are never completely clear. When he glimpses a coming war that threatens the whole world, Prometheus must forge an unlikely alliance with the young Olympian Zeus. Season Three: Atalanta: A tiny newborn, abandoned in the forest, is adopted by a mama bear who raises her as her own. Guided by Artemis and Athena, the bear girl grows up wise and strong, a skilled archer ready for adventure. When she meets the greatest heroes in all Greece - who are none too happy to hunt alongside a girl - Atalanta surprises them all. Season Two: Demeter and Persephone: Persephone is eager to strike out on her own, but is suddenly pulled into the underworld and must find her power in the darkness. Her mother Demeter fights to bring her back to the sunlight, and nothing can grow. Can the Olympians stop fighting before humanity starves? Season One: Perseus: Young Perseus makes a rash promise to save his mother from the clutches of an evil king, and must strike out on a dangerous quest full of terrifying monsters, powerful gods, and a brave girl who will change our hero’s life forever. Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, created & produced by Peabody Award-winning showrunner Julie Burstein, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater collective The TEAM, & directed by Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, & Josiah Davis. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Written by Nathan Yungerberg. Audio production & mix by John Melillo. Audio editing & sound design by David Schulman (S1), Yonatan Rekem (S2-6), Tessa Zitter (S2), and Julie Burstein (S7). Magdalini Giannikou composed our original music & songs, performed by Banda Magda. Song lyrics & vocal production by Malena Marcase, mixed & mastered by Tom Beuchel, score mixed & mastered by Luca Bordonaro. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations & is series humor consultant. Press by Grand Communications. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Distribution by PRX. Since 1975, the Onassis Foundation has been dedicated to culture, community, & education, with projects that can effectively inspire social change and justice across borders. Learn more at www.onassis.org.
Parent reviews (350)
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📖📖📖📖📖🕶🕶🕶🕶 · Sep 2026
Good ish
I like it. ………………………………………..make more musical seasons ………………………………………than 5stas.
#$999 · Sep 2026
Very good
Can you write about the Trojan War/horse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
長腿妹妹 · Sep 2026
Very good but…
The newest season was amazing but its not as good as greeting out. First of all the greeting out theme song is insane second of all some people just sound so dumb In the episodes
Za people of Oz · Sep 2026
Do Troy
Can you do the trojan war
Palmer w c · Sep 2026
Fav podcast
I REALLY miss the old outro music and the old seasons. My favorite season is 4, and I would really like to know about who frees Prometheus. Also everyone is saying Greeking Out is better but actually they're both very different, Greeking Out has MUCH more episodes than this and is more like a person telling you the story while Live From Mount Olympus gives you a view as if you were there. I believe one is good for relaxing and the other is good for studying. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Thanks 4 reading!👆🤓
Abcdefg...Idkwhattoputhere · Sep 2026
Love Apollo
Appointment at three today
John Hormann · Sep 2026
Yo Hermes do you know Percy Jackson
You should do next season on the odyssey
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Questions parents ask
How long are Live from Mount Olympus episodes?
Most episodes run about 21 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Live from Mount Olympus any good?
It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 1,690 ratings, with 350 written parent reviews, which works out to a B on our scale.
Is Live from Mount Olympus appropriate for kids?
Live from Mount Olympus is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational, funny.
Where can I listen to Live from Mount Olympus?
Live from Mount Olympus is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Live from Mount Olympus?
The point that comes up most is "great voices & acting" — mentioned in 12 of the 156 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Look for Us!
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min
The Greek gods live high on Mount Olympus, and from time to time - they sing! As the gods celebrate Artemis and Apollo's triumph over the twin giants, they sing their Olympian anthem - "Look for Us!" CHORUS: In the sun, the moon, the stars No matter where you are Keep us in your heart and look for us Know that this is always true All our stories live in you APOLLO: In the rising sun, recall my melodies APHRODITE: I live in passion, desire and beauty ARTEMIS: See me in the wild, in the light of the moon ATHENA: You’ll find me in wisdom, and freedom too CHORUS: We’re never far away In the sun, the moon, the stars No matter where you are Keep us in your heart and look for us Know that this is always true All our stories live in you They live in you LETO: In a mother’s love , feel my presence there DIONYSUS: In the frenzy of a party , feel my joy in the air ZEUS: In the midst of a storm hear the power of my thunder HERA: In marriage, see my spirit HERMES: And in mischief know my wonder CHORUS 2: We’re never far away In the sun, the moon, the stars No matter where you are Keep us in your heart and look for us Know that this is always true All our stories live in you We’re never far away
Apollo & Artemis 7: “Back to back! Bows up! We’ll fight together, even if it is our last.”
Jun 29, 2026 · 27 min
When twin giants storm Olympus, a prophecy reveals that no god nor man can kill them. Artemis has to find room in her heart to forgive Apollo so they can embark on their most dangerous adventure yet – to save the gods. Will Olympus endure? Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood (Apollo); Josiah Davis (Ganymede); Jill Frutkin (Aphrodite); Joanne Hernandez (Daphne); Adrienne Hopkins (Nymph); Caroline Hopkins (Zoe); Natalie Hopkins (Nymph); Modesto ‘Flako’ Jimenez (Otus); Libby King (Athena); Ian Lassiter (Zeus); Zhailon Levingston (Announcer); Christina Liberus (Artemis); Nehemiah Luckett (Midas); Kimberly Marable (Leto, Fury); Jake Margolin (Orion); Marcel Isaiah Martinez (Hyacinthus); James Harrison Monaco (Marsyas); Xavier Pacheco (Paris, Ephialtes); Kristen Sieh (Python, Fury); Nedra Marie Taylor (Hera); Ching Val
Forgive Me, Artemis
Jun 22, 2026 · 2 min
The god of music sings a beautiful apology to his sister, goddess of the hunt. But will Apollo's plea open Artemis's heart? Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo. "Forgive Me, Artemis," and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs, was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
A Little Dissonance
Jun 22, 2026 · 2 min
Eris, Goddess of Discord, sings about all her delightfully frightful favorite things. André De Shields is Eris. "A Little Dissonance" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
Apollo & Artemis 6: “The seed of discord is planted, and chaos will reign!”
Jun 15, 2026 · 30 min
When Eris, goddess of discord, crashes the wedding of the mortal Peleus and sea goddess Thetis, she wreaks her usual havoc. Eris throws a golden apple into the party, which is inscribed “For the goddess who is most fair.” Her mischief sparks a tussle between Athena, Hera and Aphrodite that transforms the entire world. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood (Apollo); Josiah Davis (Ganymede); Jill Frutkin (Aphrodite); Joanne Hernandez (Daphne); Adrienne Hopkins (Nymph); Caroline Hopkins (Zoe); Natalie Hopkins (Nymph); Modesto ‘Flako’ Jimenez (Otus); Libby King (Athena); Ian Lassiter (Zeus); Zhailon Levingston (Announcer); Christina Liberus (Artemis); Nehemiah Luckett (Midas); Kimberly Marable (Leto, Fury); Jake Margolin (Orion); Marcel Isaiah Martinez (Hyacinthus); James Harrison Monaco (Marsyas); Xavier Pacheco (Pari
Keep You in the Night Sky
Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min
Artemis sings to her friend Orion, releasing him to the stars. Can you see his constellation in the night sky? Christina Liberus is Artemis. "Keep You in the Night Sky" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
Apollo & Artemis 5: “All because of a giant”
Jun 8, 2026 · 27 min
Artemis is skeptical at first when the giant Orion asks her to be his hunting companion, yet finds that he is delightful company - she’s made a friend! Until a jealous Apollo plays a terrible trick that risks destroying his relationship with his sister forever. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood (Apollo); Josiah Davis (Ganymede); Jill Frutkin (Aphrodite); Joanne Hernandez (Daphne); Adrienne Hopkins (Nymph); Caroline Hopkins (Zoe); Natalie Hopkins (Nymph); Modesto ‘Flako’ Jimenez (Otus); Libby King (Athena); Ian Lassiter (Zeus); Zhailon Levingston (Announcer); Christina Liberus (Artemis); Nehemiah Luckett (Midas); Kimberly Marable (Leto, Fury); Jake Margolin (Orion); Marcel Isaiah Martinez (Hyacinthus); James Harrison Monaco (Marsyas); Xavier Pacheco (Paris, Ephialtes); Kristen Sieh (Python, Fury); Nedra Marie Ta
Careful What You Wish For
Jun 7, 2026 · 1 min
Midas finds that the gift Dionysus granted him is actually a curse. Nehemiah Luckett is Midas and Eric Berryman is Dionysus. "Careful What You Wish For" and all of our music and songs were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
Give Me That Golden Touch
Jun 3, 2026 · 2 min
When Dionysus grants him a wish, King Midas knows exactly what he wants -- to have everything he touches turn to GOLD! Nehemiah Luckett is Midas and Eric Berryman is Dionysus. "Give Me That Golden Touch" (and all of Live from Mount Olympus music and songs) was composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
Apollo & Artemis 4: “Careful what you wish for.”
Jun 1, 2026 · 31 min
An encounter in the forest leads to divine musical powers – and dangerous hubris – for the satyr Marsyas. And Midas, King of Phrygia, discovers that his lust for gold has the power to destroy what he truly loves. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood (Apollo); Josiah Davis (Ganymede); Jill Frutkin (Aphrodite); Joanne Hernandez (Daphne); Adrienne Hopkins (Nymph); Caroline Hopkins (Zoe); Natalie Hopkins (Nymph); Modesto ‘Flako’ Jimenez (Otuss); Libby King (Athena); Ian Lassiter (Zeus); Zhailon Levingston (Announcer); Christina Liberus (Artemis); Nehemiah Luckett (Midas); Kimberly Marable (Leto, Fury); Jake Margolin (Orion); Marcel Isaiah Martinez (Hyacinthus); James Harrison Monaco (Marsyas); Xavier Pacheco (Paris, Ephialtes); Kristen Sieh (Python, Fury); Nedra Marie Taylor (Hera); Ching Valdes-Aran (Delos); Daniel W
Gaia Gaia Gaia/All the Colors of My Heart
May 25, 2026 · 2 min
With Gaia angry at him, yet again, Apollo visits his sister Artemis and begs her to help him. Artemis appeals to Gaia with this song, and Apollo finally sees all the colors of his heart. Christina Liberus is Artemis, and Ato Blankson-Wood is Apollo. "Gaia Gaia Gaia - All the Colors of My Heart" (and all of our music and songs) were composed, arranged and produced by Magdalini Giannikou. Lyrics and vocal production by Malena Marcase. Music performed by Banda Magda. Songs mixed and mastered by Tom Beuchel. Music direction by Magdalini Giannikou and Nehemiah Luckett.
Apollo & Artemis 3: “You are one dangerous god to love, Apollo.”
May 25, 2026 · 26 min
Shining Apollo may be the god of music, healing and the sun - but he’s definitely not the god of love. His sister Artemis urges Apollo to learn from his mistakes. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our directors are Rachel Chavkin, Josiah Davis, Joan Sergay, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant. Our actors are: Eric Berryman (Dionysus, Pan, Zephrys); Ato Blankson-Wood (Apollo); Josiah Davis (Ganymede); Jill Frutkin (Aphrodite); Joanne Hernandez (Daphne); Adrienne Hopkins (Nymph); Caroline Hopkins (Zoe); Natalie Hopkins (Nymph); Modesto ‘Flako’ Jimenez (Otus); Libby King (Athena); Ian Lassiter (Zeus); Zhailon Levingston (Announcer); Christina Liberus (Artemis); Nehemiah Luckett (Midas); Kimberly Marable (Leto, Fury); Jake Margolin (Orion); Marcel Isaiah Martinez (Hyacinthus); James Harrison Monaco (Marsyas); Xavier Pacheco (Paris, Ephialtes); Kristen Sieh (Python, Fury); Nedra Marie Taylor (Hera); Ching Valdes-Aran (Delos); Daniel Watts (Eros, Silenus) And André De Shields is Hermes