Selling the Underworld, Part II
From Fireside Folklore with Hades by Tiffany J. Kim
June 6, 2025 · 4 min · Season 2
About this episode
In this satirical skit, Mr. President awaits Aidoneus while contemplating the perks of ruling the underworld.
Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! In this installment of our satirical skit, Mr. President stands outside of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, waiting for Aidoneus to pick him up in that promised chariot. Of course, Mr. President isn't thrilled about the prospect of having to dine on a platter of pomegranates, but buying a ready-made realm with a multitude of subjects eager to bow to him makes it all the more worth it. As ever, any feedback may be sent to me at Hades@firesidefol...
People in this episode
Host: Tiffany J. Kim
Topics covered
- satire
- politics
- mythology
- underworld
- humor
Keywords
- satirical skit
- Mr. President
- Aidoneus
- underworld
- pomegranates
- chariot
- 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Mentioned in this episode
Places: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
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