John Bucher

Superhero movies. Bastardized fairy tales. The psychology of celebrity. Star Wars. And yes, some ancient Greek and Roman myths. Professional mythologist and screenwriting consultant John Bucher spins some yarns and unravels some mysteries behind what makes a good story, and why we so desperately need them. Also: rethinking your own life's narrative and gaining a greater appreciation for Elvira. Trust me.John Bucher's website and TwitterMore episode sources & linksSupport Ologies on Patreon for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramEditing by Steven Ray MorrisMusic by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Bucher, a mythologist, discusses storytelling, heroism, antiheroes, personal growth, balancing breaths, and the power of storytelling in crafting engaging narratives. He explores archetypes, symbols like spider's web, and emphasizes curiosity in the creative journey.

John Bucher, mythologist, storyteller, and executive director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, explores how myth shapes personal and collective life. He discusses theme over plot, favorite stories revealing hidden needs, the loss of shared cultural myths, AI as a new cultural story, and practical rituals and media choices for telling a better story in daily life.