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Amadeus (2025) reignites a cultural fault line: who gets to rewrite history, and who doesn’t. Using the new miniseries as a starting point, I challenge the claim that race-swapping white historical figures is “harmless artistic licence” while similar changes elsewhere are branded as propaganda.

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In this episode, I turn to Terpsichore, the Muse who delights in dance, to ask a deceptively simple question: what is dance, really? Is it ritual, seduction, discipline, freedom—or something far older than language itself?

I trace dance from the ancient Greek chorus and mythic sirens to nightclub chaos at 2 a.m., from courtship rituals in birds to the whirling transcendence of Sufis. Along the way, dance becomes my lens for exploring imitation, sexuality, ritual, power, leisure, and culture itself—how movement encodes who we are long before we can explain it.

Drawing on mythology, anthropology, poetry, and music history, I reflect on why dance resists capture, why it survives prohibition, and why it may be the most democratic of all the arts—requiring no instrument other than the body. From cave paintings to TikTok, from metallurgy to choreography, from Yeats to Nietzsche, Terpsichore reveals dance as both primal impulse and refined discipline: the soul clapping its hands and singing.

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In this episode, I explore why most New Year’s resolutions fail. Happy New Year! :D

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Five and a Half Great Things About Christmas | Maker's Rage Podcast

Join Darren in the Maker's Rage podcast as he explores five fascinating aspects of Christmas and one not-so-great aspect in this seasonal episode. Discover the historical, cultural, and mythological roots of Christmas, from its early Christian origins and pagan influences to the traditions of gift-giving, winter festivities, and the commercialization of the holiday. Dive deep into interesting insights about iconic Christmas elements like Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and the celebrated story 'A Christmas Carol.' Like, subscribe, and enjoy a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

00:00 Introduction to the Maker's Rage Podcast

00:47 The Origins of Christmas

02:40 Winter: The First Great Thing About Christmas

03:56 The Heroic Age of Exploration

04:47 The Evolution of Santa Claus

09:34 Giving and Receiving: The Second Great Thing About Christmas

14:34 A Christmas Carol: The Third Great Thing About Christmas

17:29 Pagan Origins: The Fourth Great Thing About Christmas

22:09 Commercialization: The Not So Great Thing About Christmas

25:53 The True Meaning of Christmas

27:28 Personal Reflections and Conclusion

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In this episode of The Makers Rage Podcast, Darren tackles the concept of the Western Canon—a collection of literature, music, philosophy, and art considered essential to Western culture. What makes a work canonical? Who decides? From its origins in religious texts like the Bible to Harold Bloom’s defense of aesthetic greatness, Darren explores how consensus, selection bias, and cultural politics shape our understanding of greatness.

This episode examines debates about inclusivity, the evolution of multiculturalism, and the impact of colonization on canon formation. Through engaging analysis of figures like Shakespeare, Dante, and Chopin, Darren explores how canons have been shaped by both tradition and challenge. Canons, Darren argues, are not fixed monuments but evolving dialogues enriched by diverse voices and perspectives.

Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of what it means to preserve, challenge, and expand our cultural treasures.

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In this episode of The Makers Rage Podcast, I explore Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, and her influence on the intersection of art, science, and creativity. From ancient beliefs about the music of the spheres to Johannes Kepler’s view of celestial harmonies, I examine how the study of the stars evolved from mystical art to empirical science. I also discuss Urania’s role in poetry, her symbolism through the globe and compass, and the historical significance of constellations, the Zodiac, and astrology. Join me as I trace the fascinating connection between astronomy, philosophy, and mathematics across cultures and eras.

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Welcome to the new series on the Makers Rage podcast, where we explore "Five and a Half Great Things" that have defined the Olympic Games across history. We’ll journey back to 776 BCE, when the Olympic flame was first lit, and the stadion race marked the beginning of an era. Discover how the games evolved, from the introduction of the pentathlon and hoplitodromos to the creation of the Panhellenic games, uniting Greek city-states in friendly competition. We’ll note the impact of the Roman conquest, which saw the games banned in 394 AD, only to be revived over a thousand years later in 1896. Explore the significance of the Olympic creed, the origins of the marathon, and the ongoing discussions around fairness, including the impact of doping and modern controversies. Join us as we uncover how these traditions have shaped not only sports but also cultural and historical identities across the world.

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In this episode, we delve into the Hero's Journey, focusing on Joseph Campbell's famous excursus. As an addendum to our previous discussion on epics, we'll explore Campbell's three main stages of storytelling: 'departure or separation,' 'initiation,' and 'return,' which he calls the "nuclear unit of the monomyth." This episode examines how Campbell's seventeen-step breakdown accommodates variations in stories, myths, and fables across cultures and time.

We'll also discuss rites of passage, highlighting their role in signifying significant life transitions. From religious ceremonies like Catholic confirmation and Jewish mitzvahs to modern initiations, these rituals mirror the hero's journey, elevating ordinary experiences into epic narratives. While historically male-dominated, the hero's journey now features more female protagonists, such as Katniss Everdeen and Lara Croft.

We will also examine the journeys of heroes like Inanna, Frodo Baggins, Luke Skywalker, and Leopold Bloom to illustrate how the hero's journey transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, revealing our deep-seated love for storytelling.

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