Jeff makes the story of the odyssey so compelling and easy to understand

So engaging! Funny! Informative.

Middle school me would be shocked to know that I’m relearning the odyssey in my free time

Jeff Wrights 2 most awesome podcast(The Odyssey and The Trojan War) deserve the title of most awesome epics and more!

This is the first time I am learning about Odyssey and I am enjoying every bit of this podcast!

I decided to give this podcast a try since I was a fan of the previous one on the Trojan War. I figured this sequel might be missing a lot of that intensity, but that was not the case. I was not really confused as everything was very well explained, and I might actually be more into this series more than the previous one! As I write this, I am almost done but did not finish. Regardless of the outcome I have been very much entertained.

I had listened to his Trojan War podcast and it was pretty good. Figured this one would be on par. But No, this one is so hamstrung by his poor storytelling choices that it makes it unlistenable. First, he chose to “quote” Odysseus with a stupid sounding voice like a cheesy preacher would use to mock “Science”. But then the voice devolves into what sounds like a caveman voice or some dolt, when Odysseus was supposed to be one of the smartest people in all of Greece. It’s disingenuous and childish and detracts from the story. By the second episode I couldn’t take it anymore and just deleted it.

This is my short note to accompany my donation. God in heaven, who laughs at the polytheistic epics, has blessed me greatly, so I donated the highest amount. I, newly enamored with the polytheistic epics, have laughed at your many creative, thoughtful, and contextual analyses of these stories. Plus, it helps me to develop discussion questions as I lead my homeschooled senior through stories I’m reading for the first time.

I had many enjoyable hours listening to Jeff Wright’s The Trojan War podcast, and I followed up immediately with his version of the Odyssey. Over the past months I’ve been entertained, educated, moved, and inspired by these ancient stories brought to life in a vivid, contemporary way. Thank you, Jeff!

Listening to the Odyssey directly after Jeff’s Trojan War: the Podcast is the best way to enjoy this timeless classic. Jeff does it again! A wonderful, epic retelling by the best singer around.

This podcast was worthy of the epic.

Absolutely fantastic!!!

In 7th grade I read parts of the Odyssey (with my teacher helping the class to understand it and make it fun) and watched a play of it, I remember enjoying it but don’t remember many details. 11th grade we read and discussed the Odyssey and I remember it being very difficult and I didn’t understand much. My first year of university we read the Odyssey again, and while I still found the actual reading very difficult, the professors discussion on it and everything from that era, and explaining many of the “hidden” parts of the epic, made it enjoyable. A few weeks ago I was talking about how cool it would be if there was a podcast explaining the odyssey to make it more interesting and enjoyable to young people (or any people) and then I found this podcast which is even better because it’s a story that’s easy to listen to! Long story short, I think this podcast is amazing and I wish I had it in high school and college to help me understand the reading. I’ve loved listening to it and re-learning about the odyssey.

This podcast is fun and also educational. I was sad when I got to the end because I did not want the story to stop. This podcast is worth your time.

Thank you Jeff for your excellent and engaging storytelling. I loved both this and your Trojan War podcast!

Whimpus Canadianus Appolgeticus. Sacrifice your one remaining testicle to her, and pray she gives you a compete set in return. You’re not doing these Millennials any favors Jeff, because Poseidon will return, and how will they survive when the typhoons of reality send them on an their own painful Odyssey? . Reality won’t change because your offended by it. A historian should know better. Could have been a great podcast, but 2/5 is being generous at this point.

If you’ve even a modicum of curiosity in Greek mythology, you will be enthralled with it 15-20 min into the first episode. It is that good. And this guy’s story telling is second to none. A must listen!

This podcast was fun, fun, fun. Jeff brought the story to life and his descriptions of the characters sticks in my mind.

Odyssey is the best and we all love it. Most of my friends listen to it to.

I came here from “Trojan War: The Podcast”. Jeff kept me coming back for more and more. He definitely knows how to tell a story. He can incite a whole range of emotions with just a few words. There were several points in this podcast I started to cry, but had to hold back due to being surrounded by women at work. I eagerly await Jeff’s next podcast. This was the very first podcast I decided to donate to a podcast. Correction; ‘Tossed a few copper in his storytellers cup’. I urge you to do the same.

As a veteran listener of Jeff's earlier podcast series on the Trojan War, I thought it would be tough to rise to its level, but I think he surpassed it. This one had me entranced from beginning to end, and I found the post-story commentaries to be incredibly insightful. Some of them, such as the mock trial of Odysseus about halfway through the series, were almost epic entertainment in their own right. Jeff's ability to set a stage and populate it with powerful characterizations was there thoughout the entire podcast. Brilliant work!

Jeff has become one of my favorite storytellers and podcasters, joining the ranks of Dan Carlin and Danielle Bolleli. The way he weaves together his narrative is witty, engaging, and perfectly paced. He’s making fans all over, from Canada to Hawaii!

The podcaster is a professional storyteller, and he takes his subject to a new level. You have probably listened to a hundred bright and interesting people stumble through their presentation on a podcast. Jeff is simply great. A perfect delivery, well timed. And well researched as well. He knows his Homer backwards and forwards. And if you haven't heard the Trojan War Podcast you should subscribe to it , too

Jeff picks up where he left off. He witty and awesome way to weave a fun and exciting story still comes through. Great listen!!!

I am so excited to listen to Jeff Wright’s telling of the Odyssey. His Trojan War podcast was a thrill ride- and made riding in LA traffic thrilling. I’m sure the Odyssey will be equally great.

I’ve been looking forward to this podcast series to drop for years! Looking forward to another incredible adventure through the Homeric texts

I’m so excited for another great show by Jeff Wright!!! Go check out the Trojan War: the Podcast and then come back and listen to this one!!! Seriously fun stuff

If you have not heard Jeff Wright's Trojan War, the Podcast, go get it, listen to it, learn all about it, then come badk here and follow up with the Odyssey! Wright makes the most important stories every told accessible, entertaining, funny (where appropriate) and highly educational. You will know more about these stories than any student who read them in high school or even college. I did. Have fun.

Jeff Wright is a master storyteller whose work reflects what must be literally hundreds of hours of topic research. He brings these characters to life in a very human way, while sacrificing none of Homer’s rendering of these people who lived 22 centuries ago.

I can’t describe how excited I am that Jeff has finally done what us fans of “Trojan War: The Podcast” have been waiting for for almost 2 years! The sequel to that great podcast is finally here. I just binged on the available episodes and am eagerly anticipating to hear the rest of the saga, all narrated in Jeff’s unique voice and signature style!