Becoming The Main Character (Jameson Olsen)
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| 07 Jan 2025 | The Tragedy of MACBETH \\ Beware Your Fatal Flaw | 01:59:16 | |
Is fate calling you to a higher purpose? Or are you being tricked by deceitful prophets? A battle of ambition and morality plays out in beautiful detail in Shakespeare's classic play. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Hamlet \\ Your Indecision Is Killing You | 01:09:24 | |
The ghost of your dad tells you if you ever loved him you have to avenge him by killing your uncle. wyd? Shakespeare's most famous work shows us what happens when you aren't clear on what matters to you (hint, it's not great). Plus, finally learn the context behind "To be, or not to be." -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain -- Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet : https://amzn.to/3UD0eQ2 No Fear Shakespeare, Hamlet: https://amzn.to/3wcUOlE | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Moby Dick \\ Don't Fight Against Fate | 01:34:15 | |
That feeling when you sign up for a 4-year voyage only to discover your boss has unresolved anger issues... In Moby Dick you will ask "Why is Ahab so hung up on this whale?", only to realize you have your own issues from the past that are still messing with your mind. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain -- Moby Dick Paperback: https://amzn.to/3JEhFcL Patrick Stewart Film Version: https://amzn.to/3Wg9J9h | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | The Emperor's New Clothes \\ Critical Failure By Groupthink | 00:28:27 | |
We're shifting gears into one of the best-known fairytales from Hans Christian Andersen. In one story he expresses his disdain for the bourgeoisie while also teaching a very important lesson about the dangers of groupthink. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 11 Dec 2024 | A Christmas Carol \\ Remembrance, Awareness, Projection | 02:01:15 | |
How do you keep the spirit of Christmas alive in your heart all year long? Come with and see for yourself how Ebenezer Scrooge learned from the past, the present, and the future so he could stop being such a miserable punk. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow \\ You See What You Believe | 00:58:12 | |
What happens when a goofy schoolteacher gets between a muscle-headed ruffian and his rich girlfriend? Don't lose your head, because spooky season continues with one of the most iconic scary short stories ever written. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | The Time Machine \\ Dreams Bigger Than Reality | 01:43:02 | |
How do you envision the future? What would you think if you traveled there and it was nothing like you imagined? If you liked Journey to the Center of the Earth, you're going to enjoy this one. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | (Don't) Become Paul Atreides \\ Dune Companion Episode | 00:25:11 | |
Let's talk about Paul Muad'Dib. He's a complicated guy, isn't he? Equal parts visionary and tortured soul. Join me for a deeper dive into what it was about Paul that led him to the holy war and how his struggles are not unfamiliar to us in the 21st century. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 10 Sep 2024 | Become Robert Jordan \\ For Whom The Bell Tolls Companion Episode | 00:25:52 | |
As far as companion episodes go, this juice was worth the squeeze. Let's talk about what other takeaways I have from this Hemingway classic. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain | |||
| 28 May 2024 | Hercules At The Crossroads \\ The Meaningful Choice | 00:21:11 | |
The origin of a good life can sometimes be traced back to a single decision. This parable is a creation of the great philosopher Socrates and in it we get a beautiful perspective on a life worth living. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain | |||
| 12 Nov 2024 | 1984 \\ Don't Let Them Control Your Mind | 02:49:36 | |
Big Brother Is Watching You. The fact that you have heard that line even if you've never read this book shows how impactful of a story it is. Can you keep your mind in the face of crushing insanity? -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | Become Atticus Finch \\ To Kill A Mockingbird Companion Episode | 00:27:07 | |
More stories and lessons from the world of Maycomb Alabama. Get multiple takes on the importance and value of meeting people where they are at. Plus, the magic phrase Atticus said multiple times that could change your life. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram:https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Dune (Part 1) \\ Pain Is A Beginning | 01:46:15 | |
Get in, loser. We're going to Arrakis... Whether you loved the movies and want to dive deeper, or have never ventured into the world of Dune...I've got what you're looking for. There's so much to take away from this book. Part 2 will be out soon. There was no way I was going to fit this incredible world into a single episode. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | BTMC: Show Trailer | 00:02:48 | |
In less than 3 minutes I'll dish on why this podcast is the perfect form of "edu-tainment". Learn life-changing lessons by analyzing the characters of the world's most powerful narratives. | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 | Become Ebenezer Scrooge \\ A Christmas Carol Companion Episode | 00:23:17 | |
Let's talk about the unsung heroes of this story that we should emulate, why you can't help but feel strong emotions about Tiny Tim, and how to deal with the laughter that comes from NPC's when they notice you improving yourself. All this and more! -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | Vlad The Impaler IS Dracula (w/ Ben Wilson from How To Take Over The World) | 00:44:30 | |
Learn how art imitates life when it comes to Dracula and one of the fiercest warlords in all of history. Van Helsing told his vampire hunters that they were dealing with THAT warlord Dracula, which could only mean one person: the son of the dragon, Vlad Tepes. Ben's Show: How To Take Over The World -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | Aesop's Fables: An Introduction \\ Power In Brevity | 00:23:49 | |
How can a few sentences create such a powerful moral that lasts for thousands of years? Aesop is accredited as being the greatest fable writer of all time. Who was he? Why do fables work? And how can we make use of them in the 21st century? -- Check out COST OF GLORY on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you podcast. FOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain X: https://twitter.com/becomingmain | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | Don't Become Winston Smith \\ 1984 Companion Episode | 00:30:50 | |
We have endnotes! on top of more lessons from Orwell's classic, You're getting more insights and interesting facts about this story that I didn't fit into the main episode. Take your understanding of 1984 to the next level and come away with even more ways to sound smart in front of your friends. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 | Treasure Island \\ No Guts, No Glory | 02:54:44 | |
This book didn't just influence the perception of pirates in pop culture. It created the perception. A must-listen if you are in a swashbuckling mood. Let's hit the high seas together. -- Check out COST OF GLORY on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you podcast. FOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Journey To The Center Of The Earth \\ Giving Up Is For Losers | 01:29:20 | |
Imagine your life if Indiana Jones was your uncle. But not young Indy, we're talking Crystal Skull era. Journey to the Center of the Earth is considered the first true science fiction novel. And it's an inspiring lesson on perseverance and the value of having good people in your life. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain -- Tim Curry's Audiobook Narration: https://amzn.to/4aSr10w | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Dune (Part 2) \\ The Slow Death Of Virtue | 01:56:38 | |
The Sleeper has awakened. Paul's visions are full of death and war. Can he protect the ones he loves without triggering inter-galactic genocide? Plus, we learn how we are just as guilty of making the same compromises as Paul...if we're not careful. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 30 Dec 2024 | Be More Heroic In 2025 \\ 11 Lessons For Main Characters | 00:52:47 | |
It's a BTMC year in review! I've gone through all of the lessons we covered in 2024 (I counted 92 in total) and I've picked the top 11 that I think will most empower you to improve your life in the upcoming year. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 08 Oct 2024 | (Don't) Become Victor Frankenstein \\ Frankenstein Companion Episode | 00:22:29 | |
More of the good and the bad we should take away from Mary Shelley's iconic horror story. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | For Whom The Bell Tolls \\ A Calling Higher Than Yourself | 02:12:51 | |
Never ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. Let's get a taste of Ernest Hemingway's unique way of storytelling. Focusing on writing "truly". -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | Become The Time Traveler \\ The Time Machine Companion Episode | 00:22:21 | |
More lessons from H.G. Wells' first heroic character, PLUS we dive into a theory about how reading fiction is useful for us to understand the real world. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain | |||
| 21 Aug 2024 | Odin, The Allfather \\ What Price Will You Pay? | 00:35:16 | |
We're taking our mythology up north to the land of ice and snow. Odin will make you question how you can do more in service of your goals. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 14 May 2024 | The Grapes of Wrath \\ Dealing In Hope | 02:12:49 | |
Spoiler Alert: Grapes do not actually play a major part of this story. It's still worth learning about though. The Grapes of Wrath is an honest look at a raw time in American History that illustrates how to stand firm in the face of overwhelming adversity. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain -- Pick up your copy: https://amzn.to/3WGopPe The film version: https://amzn.to/3ygJDJf | |||
| 22 Jan 2025 | Echo and Narcissus \\ The Worth Of Self-Worth | 00:36:42 | |
What happens when the world's most beautiful man can't find anyone he loves as much as himself? Throw in a cursed nymph and the goddess of vengeance and we've got ourselves a STORY! We're heading back to ancient Greece, my friends. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz \\ Action Precedes The Label | 01:39:59 | |
"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore..." We're diving into the wild and untamed Land of Oz for the original story that has sparked many imaginations. Join in as we see what lessons we can take from the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | Dracula \\ The Things You Know Are Not Enough | 03:24:43 | |
"I need you to believe in what you cannot" Is he undead, or is he the devil? Either way, the Count is coming for you...you better hope Van Helsing is on his way. Finish October strong with Bram Stoker's monster classic. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | The Golden Goose \\ What Is Kindness Worth? | 00:25:03 | |
The protagonist in this story is named "Dummy". Need I say more? Our first venture into the world of fairytales on the podcast, and of course we had to go with one from "The Brothers Grimm". -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | Thoughts on Wicked, Pt. 1 \\ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Companion Episode | 00:30:29 | |
We've got endnotes for the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but most of this episode is made up of my takeaways from watching Wicked, Pt. 1. And boy have I got some takeaways... -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | Don't Become MACBETH \\ Macbeth Companion Episode | 00:28:16 | |
This is a juicy one. We've got Ideas from Tolkien and Nietszche about how you should interpret Macbeth as well as lessons that touch on free will, action bias, and more! -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 05 Feb 2025 | To Kill A Mockingbird \\ What Is A "Great Soul"? | 02:42:18 | |
Harper Lee's classic southern coming-of-age is here to teach you about seeing outside of your little world. There are some characters whose names are synonymous with a character archetype. Atticus Finch is one of those names. -- Check out COST OF GLORY on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you podcast. FOLLOW BTMC FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Become Jo March \\ Little Women Companion Episode | 00:30:29 | |
Jo March cannot, and will not, be stopped. We're not done learning from her. I've got 3 more lessons to share that demonstrate how to combine the hard skills of building your dream life with the soft skills of maintaining relationships. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | Icarus \\ The "Healthy Ego" Zone | 00:11:20 | |
You had one job, Icarus...(Too soon?) Real talk, there is a LOT MORE to this story than "Don't fly too close to the sun". This is the first "mini" episode of the podcast. These will focus on M.F.F.s: Myths, Fairytales, and Folklore. The stories that have been used to teach lessons throughout history. Hope you're as excited as I am. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain | |||
| 09 Jul 2024 | Little Women \\ Adapting Your Way To A Good Life | 02:22:51 | |
Little Women is both a quaint period piece of Americana and a story that accurately gets to the heart of why life is so complicated, regardless of what century you live in. All I know is, I felt the highs and lows as the reader, and that's what great stories do. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 01 Oct 2024 | Frankenstein \\ Ambition Is A Double-Edged Sword | 02:21:01 | |
We're kicking off the Halloween season in the best way possible. Find out why Frankenstein is considered one of the best multi-category books ever written. It's Sci-Fi, it's Horror, it's Gothic...and it's got a very important lesson for us to learn. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | The Tragedy Of Orpheus \\ The Perils Of Lesser Goals | 00:30:22 | |
Are you familiar with the feeling of saying you want something, but your actions don't line up with that desire? It doesn't take much to derail us from our goals, and sometimes the consequences of those distractions are terribly unfair. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||
| 05 Nov 2024 | Become Van Helsing \\ Dracula Companion Episode | 00:20:38 | |
The rest of my applicable lessons for your modern life from Bram Stoker's Dracula. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain | |||