Becoming The Main Character
We're going to discover the world's greatest stories and the important lessons they hold. Each episode will take you on a journey, transforming how you see life through literature's most powerful narratives. Hamlet will teach you why you shouldn't put off making that big move. Jo March exemplifies committing to your business idea when no one believes in you. Captain Ahab’s struggle with Moby Dick is a warning to not let future relationships be ruined by the memories of your exes. Fiction for your non-fiction life. Tune in, be changed.
Episodes
"I was not made for perilous quests" -Frodo Baggins
How far Frodo came from that moment of doubt in his cozy hobbit home. Let's explore the path that Frodo took from adventure-averse to savior of Middle Earth. As well as a dive into a crazy idea: did Frodo kill Gollum? All this and more inside this character dive episode.
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A king and a ranger. A fighter and a poet. Aragorn is a perfect example of how being a dichotomy of stereotypes can make you one of the most valuable people to ever live.
You don't have to accept that to be one thing means you can't be another. You can fight trolls and write songs.
You can lift heavy weights and be a chef
You can have a kind soul and be a fierce fighter.
Let's learn how we can shed cultural ...
'I am glad you are here with me. Here at the end of all things, Sam.’
We have reached the very dramatic conclusion of the greatest fantasy trilogy ever written. It's been a long road to Mordor, but the adventure doesn't stop there. Heroes will arise, wars will be fought, perils will be faced, a king will return.
In this episode: How Sauron used propaganda to do his dirty work for him, can Merry go from zero to hero(?), and Tolkien's ...
This is a free preview of the deep dive into Boromir, Captain of Gondor. For the full episode subscribe to BTMC: Protagonist Edition:https://becomingmain.supercast.com/Is Boromir the most misunderstood character in Lord of the Rings? I'm about to make a very strong case that he is.
He never asked to be forgiven, he only asked for a chance to prove he was better than his weakest moment.
What lessons can we learn from B...
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We're in the thick of it now. The Fellowship has dissolved, Gandalf is gone, and the shadow of Mordor grows slowly over Middle Earth...
What will the heroes do? And more importantly, what choices of theirs can we analyze? Hop in, we're going for the next chapter of the Lord of the Rings.
In this episode: learn how Saruman uses manipulation tacti...
We're setting out from the Shire, but this train won't stop until Mordor!
Join me as we dive into all the moments of Frodo being brave in the face of his fears, Sam being loyal to a fault, and Aragorn, well...being Aragorn!
This episode marks the one-year mark of BTMC and I'm celebrating by dropping the longest and most epic episode I've ever made so far. 🎉
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Thor is one of the more overpowered characters in all of mythology...so how does he take it when he isn't actually up to the task?
More importantly, how do YOU respond when your efforts just don't seem to be enough?
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Let's talk about aspects of Jay Gatsby that you'll never hear brought up in an English class.
Hero, or delusional dreamer? Plus, one trick that will improve your odds of having life-changing opportunities.
This and more in Becoming Jay Gatsby.
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Exactly 100 years since its release, we're talking about F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterclass in exploring the psyche of a tragic hero. Join me, old sport, as we go back to the roaring 20's for the lavish party lifestyle of prohibition-era New York.
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The queen may be the villain, but I argue that the magic mirror is the most evil character in this story...
Learn how much Disney changed from the original fairytale and get some insights about how to deal with people who hate you for seemingly no good reason.
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I have retooled and now we're ACTUALLY doing character analyses with these companion episodes, and Long John Silver is a great place for us to start.
We get into his motives, his backstory, why we care more about him than a traditional hero like Captain Smollett, and what are the attributes to try to implement and which ones to avoid.
Becoming Long John Silver is worth the listen.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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