Tales of the Night Sky
by Bibi Jacob, Geoff Chong. A Monkeybird Production · 49 episodes
FictionDramaScience
Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence.
Latest episodes
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23 min
Bonus Episode: Writing Prometheus
When Bibi gets stuck writing the Prometheus episode, she calls her good friend Morag. Together will they find a way through? This episode concludes Season 3 and includes extracts f…
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32 min
Chiron: The Constellation of Centaurus
When Heracles accidentally wounds Chiron with an arrow dipped in the Hydra's blood, the immortal centaur must fight the spreading poison. As fever takes hold, time collapses, pulli…
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16 min
Bonus Episode: Iynx
A iynx is a bird or a spinning love charm. But before that Iynx was an Arcadian nymph, seeking revenge… Written and narrated by Bibi Jacob. Original music composed and performed by…
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27 min
Phaëthon: The Constellation of Eridanus
When Phaëthon, son of Helios and the nymph Clymene, seeks out proof that his father is divine, it precipitates his tragic end. Narrated by Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff…
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28 min
Medea & the Argonauts: The Constellation of Argo Navis, Part 2
The Argonauts have arrived in Colchis, the Golden Fleece is within their reach. But Jason will need the help of the goddess Aphrodite and the sorceress, Medea, to face the challeng…
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33 min
Orpheus & the Argonauts: The Constellation of Argo Navis, Part 1
Join Orpheus aboard the magical ship, the Argo, from Iolchus en route to Colchis in search of the Golden Fleece. Jason leads the expedition, but can he keep his team of heroes and…
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23 min
Typhon: The Constellations of Pisces and Capricornus
Some say Hera birthed the monstrous Typhon, others that it was Gaia, the Earth. Whoever it was wanted to challenge Zeus and create a new order in the cosmos. Written and directed b…
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29 min
Heracles: The Constellations of Leo, Hydra and Cancer
It's party time in Olympus. Heracles, the hero is now a god and about to be adopted by Hera. Before the rebirthing ceremony begins, he and the Queen of the gods must make peace in…
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33 min
The Golden Ram: The Constellation of Aries
What connects a golden-fleeced ram, a goddess crafted from clouds and a set of twins? Davina the Diviner reveals all. The key to your destiny may lie in the stars. Written by Morag…
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25 min
Laelaps: The Constellation of Canis Major
Laelaps, Europa's yellow dog, has forgotten what love is, until Procris enters his life. His devotion to her will lead him to some unexpected places in this heartbreaking tale of l…
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34 min
The Labyrinth: The Constellation of Corona Borealis
This epic and madcap episode concludes Ariadne's story. It takes us into the heart of the labyrinth and up into the heavens with the constellation of the Northen Crown - Corona Bor…
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28 min
Pasiphaë: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 3
Pasiphaë, Queen of Crete, pays the price when her husband breaks his oath to Poseidon and refuses to sacrifice the Cretan Bull. In a letter to her daughter, Ariadne, she explains t…
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23 min
Ariadne & Io: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 2
When Dionysus, god of wine and insanity, appears to Ariadne, determined to marry her, she tells him the tale of her ancestor Io. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob. With Nigel Pilk…
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27 min
Ariadne & Europa: The Constellation of Taurus, Part 1
Ariadne has been abandoned on the island of Naxos by Theseus. As she battles with heartache and homesickness she remembers her grandmother Europa. Written and narrated by Bibi Jaco…
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1 min
Trailer: Late Night Classics with Bibi Jacob
Discover our new show and follow us on your favourite podcast player! For more info, visit https://lnclassics.talesofthenightsky.com
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18 min
Hermes & Aphrodite: The Constellation of Aquila
How do a slipper and an eagle lead to love? Hermes explains all. Written by Chris Mack with Bibi Jacob. Featuring Chris Mack and Bibi Jacob. Sound and production by Geoff Chong. Di…
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19 min
Castor & Polydeuces: The Constellation of Gemini
You may know them as the Dioscuri - sons of Zeus - or as the Gemini Twins. In this episode discover the very unusal afterlife of the inimitable Castor and Polydeuces. Written and d…
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20 min
The Trojans: 1869 PHILOCTETES
In this final Trojan episode, the ghosts of the war rise up and tell tales of loss and consolation. Sensitive listeners be aware - some of the stories are disturbing. Written and n…
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26 min
The Trojans: 175 ANDROMACHE
Andromache appears in the university observatory to recount her tragic tale. 175 Andromache is a main-belt asteroid – not a Trojan in the L4 or L5 Lagrange points in Jupiter's orbi…
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19 min
The Trojans: 617 PATROCLUS
Strange things happen one night, in a university observatory as Éloi struggles to stay awake and observe the 617 Patroclus asteroid. Written and directed by KJ Dwyer. With KJ Dwyer…