Derek and Laurel are back at it again with episode 4! Today, they talk about a quintessential part of the hero’s journey, what happens when the hero loses all hope? How do heroes overcome the depths of despair, loss, and suffering to be triumphant over their adversaries? In other words, when a hero hits rock bottom, how do they build themselves back up? These questions and more and discussed on another installment of the Midnight Myth.
Episode 3: Detected
How did you know episode 3 of the Midnight Myth would be great? Elementary, my dear listeners. Derek and Laurel talk about the detective archetype in storytelling as they break down the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. We also talk about the latest season in the BBC smash hit show Sherlock. You do not know want to miss the clues to understanding why detectives are part of the quest for the perfect story!
Episode 2: Hey Princess
Derek & Laurel pay tribute to their favorite princess in storytelling, Princess Leia.
Episode 1: Villainy
Derek and Laurel publish their first podcast, where they break down different elements of storytelling. The first episode is a case study into what makes a villain so darn villainous. We talk about how villains are constructed and do a case study into two separate well known villains in popular culture: Dracula and Lord Voldemort.
