Therapy for the Gods

Cursed to only speak once spoken to and to repeat the final words of another, Echo makes a visit and Pholus is unsure how to communicate with this unusual patient.


This program was directed and executive produced by Emma Paquette. Text copyright 2024 by Emma Paquette. Featuring the voice talents of Jim Schiffman as Pholus and Ana Paula Saldaña Cisneros as Echo. Illustrations, including cover and episode art, by Meredith Tuve. Sound design by Isaac Worple. Story edits by H.G. Zeissler.

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What is Therapy for the Gods?

Due to some tensions between the gods, Zeus appoints the wise centaur, Pholus, as the gods' personal therapist. What is therapy? Follow Pholus as he figures this out while conducting sessions for familiar Greek figures. Should be easy, right?