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Podcast: Verbal Diorama
Episode: Hercules (1997)
Description: This podcast is now six! And to celebrate, some Renaissance Disney.The story of Heracles is revered across Greek mythology, but this isn't Heracles. This is Hercules. Same guy, kind of, but this isn't just a retelling of a Greek myth—it's a whole exploration of what makes a true hero; taking some "creative liberties" with the original myth—goodbye tragic backstories, hello superhero narratives (as well as Disney's penchant for merchandise!)Hercules’ journey from zero to hero is basically the story of Superman (with a bit of Rocky thrown in for good measure) and the ce...