Tag: story

Aaron Bodling joins us to hear the story of Drupada as he is attacked by the Kuru clan. Drupada is a good king who has ruled by the wisdom he has gained from his guru, so he has no idea why a bunch of teenagers are leading an army against him. Aaron and Azure love… Continue reading NYMM 11: ‘Why are Teenagers Warring with my Kingdom?’ Featuring the Pandavas and Drupada.

We welcome Shanan Custer to tell her the story of the exhibition.Drona wants to show off all he has taught his students, to bring unity to the Kuru clan and dazzle everyone with Arjuna’s unparalleled skill. It doesn’t go well.  ☹️ Shannan expects the grudge match between Bheem and Duryhodana to be what ruins everything. Azure has… Continue reading NYMM 10: My Arrows are Bigger than Your Arrows. Featuring Arjuna and Karna.

For this episode we continue our adventure with Nick Mroczek by introducing him to Ekalavya, the forest kid with archery skills that inexplicably are better than Arjuna’s. He claims Drona taught him, but what is the real truth? Nick is skeptical of Ekalavya’s methods, and Azure is disgusted with Drona’s actions to keep his promise to Arjuna.    What… Continue reading NYMM 09: The Jungle Kid with Mad Skills. Featuring Drona and Ekalavya.

For this episode we welcome Nick Mroczek and introduce him to the pivotal character, Drona. We also meet Kripa and Kripi. ALL of whom were born without mothers! Bizarre right?!?! Nick ‘enjoys’ all the splurging. Azure loves the name ‘Bucket.’   What do you think of Drona so far? Let us know in the comments section… Continue reading NYMM 08: The Man Named “Bucket.” Featuring Drona and Arjuna.

For this episode we welcome Mike Hallenbeck and tell him the origin story of Karna, one of the Mahabharata’s leading characters. We first visit Karna in a previous incarnation and decide he was wearing a magical ‘croissant’ armor when fighting Nara and Narayana.  We explore the caste system of the Mahabharat through Karna’s inability to… Continue reading NYMM 07: The Man With The Golden Chest. Featuring Karna and Parashuram.

For this episode we welcome childrens book author Peter Pearson and tell him of the  Pandavas meeting the Kauravas, and the beginning of the deadly rivalry between Duryodhana and Bheema. We once again dive into the theories of celibacy and brain power, and question why the wives fight for who gets to join Pandu on… Continue reading NYMM 06: Murderous Cousins and Reptilian Ancestors. Featuring Bheem and Duryhodana.

For this episode we welcome writer Evan Kingston and tell him the origin of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Satish tells the story of his favorite half-celibate, half-sex-crazy couple, Evan is not into buying Vayu’s impressiveness because of his own biases against wind, and Azure is proud of Madri’s divine threesome.   Which god or… Continue reading NYMM 05: The Five Godly Babies and the Butter Born Boys. Featuring the Pandu, Kunti, and Gandhari.

Kate Shuknecht joins us to hear the tragic fate of Vichitravirya, and how Satyavati and Bheeshma argue on how to continue the bloodline. They discover a solution in Satyavati’s secret son. Kate is sympathetic to kings and their responsibilities, and Azure, Kate, and Satish wishes Vyasa could have done something to mask his odor before… Continue reading NYMM 04: Always Blink When Sexing a Sage. Featuring Satyavati, Vyasa, and Gandhari.

For this episode we welcome Aaron Fiskrataz and tell him the story of Bheeshma sticking to his vow, even if it means the end of the world. We hear how the powerless princess Amba is as relentless in taking matters into her own hands and is prepared to spend 2 lifetimes to get her revenge.… Continue reading NYMM 03: The Most Stubborn Man in the Universe. Featuring Bheeshma and Amba.