Blood & Myth Hulu Documentary

About this episode

The episode features an interview discussing the Hulu documentary 'Blood & Myth', exploring themes of culture, identity, and myth in a Native Alaskan context.

Join me for an interview with James Dommek Jr. and Kahlil Hudson to talk about Hulu’s haunting new documentary Blood & Myth. The film follows James on a deeply personal journey back to a remote Native village in Northern Alaska, where a series of shocking crimes sparked chilling questions about culture, identity, and the line between myth and reality. At the heart of the story is the case of Teddy Kyle Smith, an Iñupiaq actor who claimed his violent actions were guided by encounters with the legendary Iñukuns — beings long feared in northern Native communities. Directed by Kahlil Hudson and based on the Audible Original Midnight Son, Blood & Myth is more than a true-crime tale. It’s a powerful exploration of Native storytelling, the clash of worldviews, and what happens when you wander too far from home. Find a Pow Wow in your state or province! www.powwows.com/powwowsnearme Pow Wow Essentials https://www.powwows.com/essentials

People in this episode

Guests: James Dommek Jr., Kahlil Hudson

Topics covered

• documentary
• Native culture
• true crime
• identity
• storytelling

Keywords

• Hulu
• Iñupiaq
• Iñukuns
• Midnight Son

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Blood & Myth

Places: Northern Alaska

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