Greeking Out Returns: What to Expect in Season 9

Celebrating a Literary Milestone

Before diving into the upcoming season, the creators of Greeking Out expressed profound gratitude to their dedicated audience. The team celebrated a significant achievement, noting that their first book has officially become a "New York Times bestseller." This success has been instrumental in allowing the production team to continue their work, enabling them to "keep making great podcasts and books." The hosts emphasized that this milestone was made possible entirely by the listeners, repeatedly expressing their sincere appreciation with a heartfelt "Thank you, thank you, thank you."

Launch Details and Wondery Plus Exclusives

The highly anticipated ninth season of Greeking Out is officially scheduled to premiere on October 20th. While the general public will have access to all episodes at launch, the team introduced a new distribution strategy for subscribers of Wondery Plus. Listeners using this platform will benefit from "ad-free" content and gain the advantage of receiving episodes "a week early." Specifically, Wondery Plus subscribers will have access to episodes one and two starting on October 13th, with subsequent episodes following a similar early-release schedule throughout the season.

Expanding the Feed: The Forces of Nature Collaboration

Beyond the core Greeking Out content, the feed will feature an exciting crossover project. Producer Emily has been developing a new podcast titled Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature. The team confirmed that the first episode of this series will drop in their feed on October 24th. This new venture promises a "brand new story" featuring beloved characters such as "Anna, Elsa, and Olaf," providing listeners with fresh content alongside their usual dose of mythology.

Mythological Teasers: Heroes, Gods, and Serpents

While the logistical updates are important, the heart of the show remains the exploration of ancient legends. The hosts teased that Season 9 will be packed with "heroes and gods and giant snake beings." In a humorous exchange, it was revealed that "the oracle has been waging a convincing campaign in the studio to get more snakes on the show." This obsession with serpentine lore has become a focal point of the season's creative direction, with the hosts jokingly noting that the oracle's marketing efforts—which included sending a literal "box of snakes" to the studio—could be perceived as a "threat" rather than a standard promotional tactic. Despite the chaos, the promise of these mythological deep dives ensures that "Season 9" will be an engaging experience for fans when it finally heads to their "earbones" on October 20th.