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The Classics Podcast

The Classics Podcast

Was Odysseus the best speaker in the ancient world? Feat. HarrysPoetryy

Jul 15, 2026 · 30 min · 11 segments

Creator, linguist and tutor Harry Donoghue (@harryspoetryy) joins Katrina to discuss his love for ancient literature, to preview Christopher Nolan's…

Creator, linguist and tutor Harry Donoghue (@harryspoetryy) joins Katrina to discuss his love for ancient literature, to preview Christopher Nolan's *Odyssey* film, to highlight the pervading humour and relatability of Roman poets, and share whom he thinks was the best salesman in the ancient world... Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker(s), and do not necessarily reflect those of the CA. Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Classical Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access discounts, events and more Follow the CA on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram (podcast), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠classicalassociation.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transistor.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how to start a podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.

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Speakers: Harry DonoghueGuestKatrina KellyHost

Top entities: The Odyssey×28 Odysseus×31 French×14 Christopher Nolan×9 Latin×13

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈97k followers

Welcome & Guest Introduction0:09 – 0:42

Katrina KellyHost

0:09

Hello and welcome back to the Classics Podcast.

Katrina KellyHost

0:12

My name is Katrina Kelly and I'm delighted to be joined today by Harry Donoghue.

Katrina KellyHost

0:16

Now you may know Harry as Harry's Poetry across Instagram and TikTok, where he has over 100,000 followers combined.

Katrina KellyHost

0:24

It's quite amazing.

Katrina KellyHost

0:26

And he shares his expertise on ancient and modern languages.

Katrina KellyHost

0:29

ancient history and a whole host of interesting topics.

Katrina KellyHost

0:31

So we hope that you enjoy his content and his videos and that you will also enjoy today in podcast form.

Katrina KellyHost

0:37

Harry, it's great to welcome you to the podcast.

Harry DonoghueGuest

0:40

Thank you very much, Katrina.

Harry DonoghueGuest

0:41

Nice to be here.

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The OdysseyMovie2026 film
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OdysseusEntityGreek hero
98%31 mentions
FrenchLanguageSpoken language
97%14 mentions
Christopher NolanPersonBritish-American filmmaker
96%9 mentions
LatinEntitySpoken language
95%13 mentions
CiceroPersonRoman statesman and lawyer
94%6 mentions
AeneasEntityMythological character
92%3 mentions
TunisiaCountryCountry in North Africa
91%3 mentions
Greek languageEntityHuman language
90%10 mentions
ItalyCountryCountry in Europe
89%8 mentions
Cristiano RonaldoPersonPortuguese footballer
88%3 mentions
OvidPersonRoman poet
87%22 mentions
CatullusPersonPoet
85%5 mentions
HomerPersonAncient Greek poet
84%5 mentions
AeneidBookPoem by Virgil
83%9 mentions
Sean BeanPersonActor
82%2 mentions
Poets in a LandscapeBookBook by Gilbert Highet
81%1 mention
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80%6 mentions
IliadBookPoem by Homer
78%11 mentions
CarthageLandmarkMunicipality in Tunisia
77%1 mention
Boris JohnsonPersonWriter and former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
76%2 mentions
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75%3 mentions
HerculaneumEntityArchaeological museum in Ercolano, Italy
74%3 mentions
InstagramSoftware ApplicationSocial networking service
73%9 mentions
Friedrich NietzschePersonPhilosopher and writer
72%3 mentions
YouTubeWebsiteVideo sharing company
70%3 mentions
GreeceCountryCountry in the Balkans
69%3 mentions
NausicaaEntityMythological character
68%3 mentions
Liam NeesonPersonActor
67%3 mentions
MetamorphosesBookPoem by Ovid
66%3 mentions
Matt DamonPersonAmerican actor and film producer
65%3 mentions
Ars AmatoriaBookBook by Ovid
63%3 mentions
AmoresBookBook by Ovid
62%1 mention
FranceCountryCountry in Europe
61%3 mentions
Mary BeardPersonClassicist
60%1 mention
Roman EmpireCountryState
59%5 mentions
JuvenalPersonRoman poet
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SulmonaCityComune in Italy
56%2 mentions
AristophanesPersonGreek playwright
55%6 mentions
XEntitySocial networking service
53%2 mentions
FacebookSoftware ApplicationSocial networking service
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Gilbert HighetPersonAmerican classicist and academic
52%1 mention
RomeCityCapital of Italy
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DemosthenesPersonGreek statesman and orator
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Jack KerouacPersonAmerican novelist and poet
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47%3 mentions
NewburyCityTown in England
46%1 mention
TroyTV Series2004 film
45%3 mentions
Ralph FiennesPersonEnglish actor and director
44%2 mentions
VirgilPersonRoman poet
42%2 mentions

Historical SitesTravel
Ancient CivilizationsTravel > Historical Sites
Cultural InfluenceHistory > Ancient History > Roman Empire
Classical LiteratureLiterature
Classical StudiesEducation
Roman EmpireHistory > Ancient History
ArtsCulture
Ancient HistoryHistory
PoetryLiterature > Classical Literature
PoetryCulture > Arts
History
Education
Culture
Literature
Travel
Ancient LanguagesEducation > Classical Studies
LatinEducation > Classical Studies > Ancient Languages
GreekEducation > Classical Studies > Ancient Languages > Latin
OvidLiterature > Classical Literature > Poetry
CatullusLiterature > Classical Literature > Poetry > Ovid
LegacyHistory > Ancient History > Roman Empire > Cultural Influence
Modern InterpretationsCulture > Arts > Poetry
HumorCulture > Arts > Poetry > Modern Interpretations
CarthageTravel > Historical Sites > Ancient Civilizations
ItalyTravel > Historical Sites > Ancient Civilizations > Carthage

Welcome & Guest Introduction0:09 – 0:42

Katrina KellyHost

0:09

Hello and welcome back to the Classics Podcast.

Katrina KellyHost

0:12

My name is Katrina Kelly and I'm delighted to be joined today by Harry Donoghue.

Katrina KellyHost

0:16

Now you may know Harry as Harry's Poetry across Instagram and TikTok, where he has over 100,000 followers combined.

Katrina KellyHost

0:24

It's quite amazing.

Katrina KellyHost

0:26

And he shares his expertise on ancient and modern languages.

Katrina KellyHost

0:29

ancient history and a whole host of interesting topics.

Katrina KellyHost

0:31

So we hope that you enjoy his content and his videos and that you will also enjoy today in podcast form.

Katrina KellyHost

0:37

Harry, it's great to welcome you to the podcast.

Harry DonoghueGuest

0:40

Thank you very much, Katrina.

Harry DonoghueGuest

0:41

Nice to be here.