Call To Adventure
In this inaugural episode, hosts Jeff Garvin and Dan Zarzana introduce the concept of The Hero’s Journey using examples from Star Wars and Harry Potter.
Show Notes & Links
San Fernando Brewing Company (Imperial Death Star Stout!)
Solid Walls Just Pretending by 7k
Star Wars Throne Room Scene Without Music
Corrections & Retractions:
- Jeff spoke about Joseph Campbell in the present tense–but, in fact, he is no longer with us. He passed away on October 30, 1987, 30 years before this podcast was released. We miss him deeply.
- Okay, technically Harry doesn’t actually cast priori incantatem–it’s just a magical side effect created by the collision of his spell with Voldem… You-Know-Who’s.
- Yes, Jeff totally intended to say “out of the belly’s whale.” It’s a thing.
dolce4ami
An exciting episode! You talked about two of my favorite things: Harry Potter and Star Wars. I loved all the various impressions. My fave moment is the grandfather from Princess Bride (Peter Falk, BTW, not Gene Hackman)
Jeff
So glad you enjoyed it! Yes, we know it’s Peter Falk–Dan has a thing where he calls any voice I do an impression of Gene Hackman. It’s infuriating, I’m sure you agree. But also endearing.
Daniel Zarzana
I’ll stop doing it when you stop laughing.
Jeff
I’ll stop laughing when it’s no longer funny.
Daniel Zarzana
Gene Hackman probably said that.
Susie Zarzana
Thought provoking and entertaining. Enjoyed your interaction, and wanted to share one of those beers at the end! Wasn’t the return of Princess Leia to her people and her leadership position a kind of “return of the elixir”? A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles has this Hero’s Journey, and it was fun mentally following your Cambellian steps through the story (albeit, at a gentler pace and intensity than your exciting examples!). Thanks, guys! Look forward to the next episode. By the way, loved the musical lead-ins and punctuation.
Jeff
Well said—I think Princess Leia does fit the elixir model. Her wisdom and leadership help the rebels win the war. Thanks so much for listening!
Daniel Zarzana
As far as the complete Star Wars saga is concerned, the rescue of Princess Leia is absolutely a seize of the sword and a return with the elixir. Her leadership throughout the following three films, The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Force Awakens (2015), one might even insert her brief appearance in Rogue One 2016), enabled the Rebellion to succeed far beyond its capacity. Look everyone, my mom pwned me on the Internet!