In the pilot episode of The Death of Character, host Dylan Cooper invites Hush Bolman on the show in an effort to track down the origins of character archetypes, going back in time to Ancient Greece. By studying the Greek Pantheon and trekking alongside King Odysseus on his 20-year journey, they uncover the secrets of what makes a profound character.
The Death of Character Episode 1: The Beginnings
December 19, 2025
About the Contributor
Dylan Cooper, Podcast Editor
Dylan Cooper is in his second semester at The Oak Leaf and delving headfirst into multimedia production and management. He has taken on the role of podcast editor alongside Kevin Terlizzi-Bowes and plans to overhaul the media side of the newsroom to welcome new voices and produce more content. He can also be found writing articles for both The Oak Leaf and The Community Voice, where he works in his free time. When not publishing work or combing his impressive mustache, he can be found running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign with other Oak Leaf staff members or worldbuilding for other D&D games.