Joseph Campbell
Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Renowned mythologist best known for developing the monomyth framework and the "hero's journey" concept, particularly articulated in his seminal work *The Hero with a Thousand Faces*. His analytical frameworks are widely referenced across podcasts to examine religious narratives, archetypal patterns in personal development, and the relationship between myth and meaning-making. Campbell's ideas continue to influence contemporary thinkers in fields ranging from entrepreneurship to physics, making his work a touchstone for understanding universal storytelling patterns.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · May 21, 2026
The Courage to Believe You Are Enough | Blake Mycoskie - EP 770
“Author of 'The Hero's Journey'; Blake references Campbell's 'follow your bliss' philosophy as guiding principle for entrepreneurship”
My First Million · Apr 27, 2026
How to find your thing
“Originated hero's journey framework and 'follow your bliss' concept; foundational to episode's alternative passion framework”
The CJ Moneyway Show · Apr 23, 2026
Unlocking Life’s Mysteries: Storytelling, Reincarnation, and Purpose with Brownell Landrum
“Hero's Journey framework forms the foundation of Landrum's new 'Hero's Playbook' personal development tool”
The Swiftie and The Scholar · Apr 23, 2026
Fate vs. Free Will in The Prophecy
“Author of book on tarot referenced in Dr. Coates' collection and study”
What Bitcoin Did · Apr 21, 2026
Should Satoshi’s Coins Be Frozen? | Rob Hamilton
“Popularized the hero's journey narrative framework applied throughout episode to Bitcoin adoption patterns”
Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick · Apr 14, 2026
Why Your "True Self" is Holding You Back (The Alter Ego Effect) - E161
“Author of Power of Myth; one of three figures Todd Herman used to construct Super Richard alter ego”
How to Be a Better Human · Mar 30, 2026
How to add more exploration in your life (w/ Alex Hutchinson)
“Referenced for concept of 'bold beginning of uncertain outcome' in defining exploration”
The Swiftie and The Scholar · Mar 19, 2026
The Psychological Burden of The Albatross
“Author of 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces'; referenced for hero's journey framework and temptress archetype”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 4, 2026
The Funniest Conversation You'll Ever Hear About Achieving Inner Peace | Pete Holmes
“Mythologist and spiritual teacher; influenced Pete's understanding of metaphor and mystical interpretation”
Mysterious Universe · Feb 27, 2026
35.08 - MU Podcast - Caesar's Messiah
“Mythologist whose hero's journey framework is referenced as predictable pattern in religious narrative construction”
Blurry Creatures · Feb 26, 2026
EP: 402 The Heads of the Hydra: Satan, Zeus, Baal, and the War Behind the War with Doug Van Dorn and Dr. Judd Burton *members only trailer
“Author of 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' proposing the monomyth framework used to analyze Satan's multiple identities”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 26, 2026
Liturgies of the Wild and the Ancient Art of Finding Meaning | Dr. Martin Shaw - EP 734
“Mythologist whose work on hero's journey and 'myth means no author' concept is referenced throughout discussion”
Danny Jones Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
#373 - NASA Physicist: UFOs, Moon’s South Pole, & Advanced Pre-Human Civilizations | Adam Frank
“Mythologist whose monomyth concept influenced Frank's thinking on myth and science”
Modern Wisdom · Feb 23, 2026
#1063 - Charlie Houpert - How to Survive the Death of Your Old Self
“Hero's journey framework used by Charlie to map his personal development stages and understand archetypal patterns in his entrepreneurial journey”
Modern Wisdom · Feb 21, 2026
#1062 - Dave Evans - It’s time to rethink your entire life plan
“Mythologist quoted on meaning being about 'rapture of being alive' rather than abstract meaning”
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) · Feb 9, 2026
Jim Kwik: Is AI Destroying Your Brain Health? What Entrepreneurs Must Know | Mental Health | E385
“Referenced for hero's journey work that influenced Jim Kwik's Limitless framework”
Good Life Project · Jan 26, 2026
The Meaning Trap | Why fulfillment and impact fall short
“Referenced for concept of 'rapture of being alive' as underlying meaning; PBS video series on meaning-making”
Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Dec 8, 2025
Go All In on AI: The Economist’s Kenneth Cukier on AI's Experimentation Era
“Author of 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces'; quoted for insight on discovery and innovation through exploration.”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Nov 25, 2025
Charlie Sheen Unfiltered: Life Lessons from Fame, Failure & Redemption
“Referenced by host for hero's journey framework applied to Charlie Sheen's career arc and redemption narrative”
The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy · Nov 17, 2025
Age Like a Girl Part 1: The Real Purpose of Menopause
“Mythologist whose hero's journey framework was applied to menopause as a transformational process in the book's third section”
The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy · Sep 1, 2025
Considering HRT? A Natural, Informed & Safe Approach with Dr. Nasha Winters
“Hero's journey framework applied to menopause as transformational life stage”
The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast · Jun 4, 2025
Find Your TRUE Passion by Focusing on USEFULNESS First
“Referenced for his 'follow your bliss' philosophy that Tionoff contrasts with the usefulness-first approach”