The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings

Welcome to The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings — your clear and enjoyable guide through Homer’s epic masterpiece. In each short episode, we retell one book of The Odyssey in a warm, vivid, and easy-to-follow way. Whether you’re new to the story or revisiting it, these concise episodes bring the ancient tale to life without taking up a lot of your time. Follow Odysseus on his ten-year struggle to return home after the Trojan War. Experience the courage of his son Telemachus, the patience and cleverness of his wife Penelope, and the dramatic encounters with gods, monsters, and temptation along the way. Perfect for commutes, walks, or quick daily listens, this series makes one of the greatest adventure stories ever written accessible and enjoyable — one book at a time. New episodes released regularly. Come join us on the long road home.