Episodes

  • Bonus: Oriental Influence on the Occidental Mind
    Oct 15 2024

    In this bonus episode recorded in 1957 at The Cooper Union in New York, Joseph Campbell speaks about the similarities and differences in "Eastern" and "Western" mythologies and ways of thinking.

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    31 mins
  • EP 35: The Relationship of Mythology to Psychology
    Oct 1 2024

    In this episode Campbell speaks to the relationship of mythology to psychology. He goes through the four functions of myth and emphasizes the fourth function - the psychological. He focuses on why this psychological function is so important in our contemporary world. The lecture was recorded at the Houston Jung Center in 1972. Host Brad Olson introduces the lecture and offers a commentary at the end.

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Bonus: Primitive Rites & Traditions
    Sep 17 2024

    In this bonus episode, Campbell answers questions following his 1971 lecture, "Primitive Rites & Traditions", at Esalen Institute. He first speaks about the differences between male and female rites in various times and places and then gives an overview of his interpretation of the meaning of the "Virgin Birth".

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    32 mins
  • EP 34: Primitive Rites & Traditions
    Sep 3 2024

    In Episode 34, "Primitive Rites & Traditions", Joseph Campbell speaks at the Esalen Institute in 1971. During the lecture, he interacts with participants about the importance and significance of rites and traditions in early mythologies. Host, Bradley Olson introduces the lecture, and offers commentary at the end.

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Bonus: My Favorite Definition of Mythology
    Aug 15 2024

    In this bonus episode, Campbell discusses his "favorite definition of mythology". He also speaks to the four functions of myth, how a moral order relates to mythology, and finally retells the myth of the Tiger and the Goat. There is no information as to where or when it was recorded.

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    52 mins
  • EP 33: Interpretation of Symbolic Form
    Aug 1 2024

    In this episode entitled "Interpretation of Symbolic Form" which was recorded around 1970, Joseph Campbell delves into the meaning of symbolic forms and narrative. In the lecture, he explores how symbolic forms point to the human capacity for the transcendent experience. Host, Bradley Olson introduces the episode and gives commentary after the lecture.

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Bonus: Mythologies of Quest and Illumination
    Jul 16 2024

    In this bonus lecture to Episode 32: "Mythologies of Quest and Illumination", Campbell discusses the mythology of the Buddha, and gives a comparison of the Buddha's "Tree of Illumination" to the Bible's "Tree of Immortal Life".

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    37 mins
  • EP 32: Mythologies of Quest and Illumination
    Jul 2 2024

    In this episode entitled, "Mythologies of Quest and Illumination", Campbell discusses the four functions of myth, love, and discovering one's own authentic life. Host, Bradley Olson introduces the episode and gives commentary after the lecture.

    Pathways with Joseph Campbell is hosted by Brad Olson, PhD and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive Producer, John Bucher. Audio and editing services provided by Charles Mallett.

    For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org.

    All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

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    1 hr and 31 mins