Alexander Schmid Podcast

In this episode, we consider (1) connections between Harry Potter and Virgil's Golden Age, (2) the differences between muggles and magical-folks, (c) the divine origin of Harry Potter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this first lecture on "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," I consider the symbolic nature of the cover of the American version of the text: (1) the liminal aspects of Harry passing through a gate, (2) what is the golden snitch? (3) And what is the meaning of the three-headed dog (Fluffy/Cerberus) and the unicorn? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode of Side-Quests (008), Mr. Wrs Schantz and I consider Hayao Miyazaki's "Castle in the Sky." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Babcock and I review (a) Akecheta's journey to consciousness, (b) the place of suffering and dissonance in coming to consciousness, and (c) what is individual and general in the path of the hero. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Wes Schantz and I explore (a) the purpose of games and the LUDI MAGISTER, (b) what true diversity and the purpose of education is, and (c) the function of two types of thinking (synthetic/creative and analytical/logical/dry). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Wes Schantz and I cover a wide field roaming about (1) home and its relation to the idea of heaven/paradise, (2) activities that explore the home in the home, and (3) what returning home is. We also cut out 2-3 times, so if the conversation abruptly shifts, that is LIKELY why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, we discuss the following themes in Westworld S2 Episode 7, "Les Ecorches": (a) moral responsibility and consciousness, (2) different paths of being once conscious, and (c) the nature of fantasy and science fiction stories and why they are meaningful to us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Babcock and I discuss the role of (1) self-determined fate, (2) the role of suffering in attaining consciousness, and (3) made connections between the Man in Black and Milton's Satan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Wes Schantz and I talk about Hayao Miyazaki's "Howl's Moving Castle." We consider (a) Howl and Sophie as images of the animus and anima from Jungian psychology, (b) the process of personal transformation responsibility requires, and (c) how peace within the home parallels peace with external enemies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Daniel Babcock and I consider Westworld Season 2 Episode 5, "Akane No Mai." We encounter parallels between (a) Westworld and Shogun World, (b) Dolores' totalitarianism and Maeve's libertarianism, and (c) consider the relationship between archetypes, suffering, and the birth of consciousness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Daniel Babcock and I consider Westworld's Season 2 Episode 4, "The Riddle of the Sphinx." In it we consider (1) The Luciferian role of James Delos, (2) The growing character of The Man in Black, and (3) the way by which a God-like figure dissipates/embodies himself through his conscious creations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, Mr. Wes Schantz and I consider (1) Tree symbolism in mythology (Odin, Christ, Odysseus' bed), (2) the necessity of communication between humans, and (3) the natural ways by which we process and share information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this conversation with Mr. Babcock, we discuss (1) a new world (environment), (2) make broad connections to King Lear, and (3) compare Hell to Camp Forlorn Hope! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this discussion with Mr. Babcock, we talk Westworld Season 2 Episode 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this conversation, Mr. Wesley Schantz and I discuss Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, we welcome new guest Mr. Daniel Babcock on our new weekly series: "Contemporary Commentaries." (Spoiler Alert): we talk about (1) the new chaotic situation in Westworld, (2) the coming to consciousness of the Hosts (and who has and who hasn't), and (3) we compare the Season I Finale the great reaping of Revelation or Flood from Noah's time in the Old Testament! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode with Mr. Wesley Schantz, we talk about (a) Poseidon's war of words with Zeus, (b) the function of the Furies, and (c) the relationship between marriage and trust and a flourishing society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode (1) Zeus wakes up and is FURIOUS; (2) Zeus and Hera "civilly" resolve their differences, and (3) Zeus threatens Poseidon with physical combat. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, we discuss the (1) deception of Hera, (2) the inscrutability of nature, and (3) how the unknown + the feminine =archetype of the seductress/witch. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support

In this episode, we consider (1) the brutal spear of Meriones, (2) the accusations and actions of Menelaos, and (3) the bravery of the Aiantes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alexander-schmid9/support