Episode 38 (S02E08): “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron”

We’re back with another episode in our “Matt Damon Just Wants to Go Home” series! This time, Damon is Spirit, a wild horse who’s trying to get back to his herd in Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron. We found more Odyssey connections than you would think, and the animated film is a rarity these days: a restrained, 2-D/3-D hybrid that doesn’t talk down to kids.

Cue up your favorite Bryan Adams song and join us as we continue on our road to The Odyssey.

• Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Is a Modern-Day Odyssey [Vulture]
• Anne Hathaway Was ‘Fully in Character’ on ‘The Odyssey Set,’ Even When the Camera ‘Wouldn’t See Her for Three Days’: ‘You Never Stop Working’ [Variety]
• Are You Ready for the Adaptation Discourse Wars of 2026? [The Ringer]
• Spirit DVD Menu [YouTube]
• Buy Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odysseyon Bookshop.org
• Listen to Claire Danes narrate Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey on Audible (Only available on Audible)
• Buy Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on Bookshop.org
• Listen to Ian McKellen narrate Robert Fagles’ translation of The Odyssey on Audible
• Buy The Nolan Variations on Bookshop.org
• Episode-by-episode media list [Google Doc]
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• Jake’s Letterboxd: @808jake_
• Jake’s Substack: Jacob’s Letter