Show overview
A Tale Oft Told has published 7 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 32 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 7 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Umbrae Media ltd co..
From the publisher
This is the home of the Tale Oft Told Podcast, where we explore the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and see how their story echoes and repeats through film, literature, and modern media. Each episode looks at why this ancient tale continues to endure and how it reappears in unexpected places—from classic films like Orphée to modern retellings such as Moulin Rouge!.Go to TaleOftTold.com for more to find out the current, and upcoming, episode.Topics: Greek mythology, Orpheus and Eurydice, myth in film, storytelling, symbolism in movies
Latest Episodes
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S1 Ep 4Letting Go of Someone You Can’t Have | Guided Meditation
If you’re finding it hard to stop thinking about someone… someone who no longer treats you with care… this is for you. This guided meditation is designed to help you gently step out of obsessive thoughts and return to yourself. Through visualization and breath, you’ll move from emotional overwhelm to a place of stability, clarity, and rest. This is not therapy, but it may help you find a moment of calm. Part of the Tale Oft Told Podcast Exploring love, loss, and the stories that echo through us. Visit us at TaleOftTold.com If you’re struggling or feeling overwhelmed, support is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). If you’re outside the U.S., please look for local crisis support services in your area. #meditation #lettinggo #healing #mindfulness #anxietyrelief #selfworth #emotionalhealing
S1 Ep 3Moulin Rouge Explained | The Orpheus & Eurydice Myth You Missed
Moulin Rouge isn’t just a love story — it’s a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.In this episode of Tale Oft Told, we explore how Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge mirrors one of the oldest and most tragic love stories ever told.From Satine as Eurydice to Christian as Orpheus, this film follows the same path: love, descent, and inevitable loss.#MoulinRouge #GreekMythology #FilmAnalysis #OrpheusAndEurydice
S1 Ep 2Episode 2 - Orphee (1950) - Directed by Jean Cocteau
In french, l'amour is nearly pronounced the same as Le Mort. Coincidence? I think not!
S1 Ep 1Episode 1 - The Story
We’ll need a base from which we can jump. In our first inaugural episode we’ll just tell the tale as we know it.