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Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Written by: Jason Weiser Carissa Weiser Nextpod
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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. 2015-2024 Bardic Enterprises LLC, all rights reserved. Art World
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  • 429: Slavic folklore: The Devilkin Made Me Do It
    Feb 25 2026
    👞Goria the shoemaker has a bad boss👞

    Is his boss the devil? Literally...well, no. Is the devil that Goria meets in a bar actually better than his boss? 100% yes.

    😈 The Creature: Jack-in-Irons

    A creature who made it a bad thing to walk around threatening people with a spiky club and wearing human heads. Thanks, Jack.

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    🔗 Links:

    Disclaimer: https://myths.link/429
    Ohio Potato Chip: https://myths.link/potatohio
    Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
    Source: https://myths.link/goria
    YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube

    💬 Social

    Discord: https://myths.link/discord
    Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram
    Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky

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    🎵 Music Credits

    "Rischa Textile" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Orange-crowned" by Chad Crouch
    "Khorasan" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Ecola Score 3" by Chad Crouch
    "Corridor Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions

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    50 mins
  • 428: Monkey King: The Pride
    Feb 11 2026
    🐺Inside each of us there are two wolves. They are named 'Shifty' and 'Freaky'.🐺

    Which one wins? Well it doesn't matter because they're both demons so maybe try to starve both of them out. Or spit in their faces and steal their name tags, like Sun Wukong does. No wrong answers because, in the world of the Journey to the West, anything goes.

    But for real, we catch back up with Monkey, Sandy, Pigsy, and the Tang Monk on their travels as they enter year 14 and the final leg of their journey. But are they ready for what awaits them?

    😈 The Creature: Intulo

    An evil walking and talking lizard who just wants to watch the world die. But only if he has to die, eventually. He does? Ok, then bye, world.

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    Links:

    Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
    Fictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe
    Discord: https://myths.link/discord
    Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram
    Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky
    YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube

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    🎵 Music Credits

    "Deacon Jeanie" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Galoshes" by Poddington Bear
    "Cave Creek Canyon Score 17" by Poddington Bear
    "Corkscrew Score 18" by Poddington Bear
    "Generously Unsteady" by Poddington Bear
    "The Onyx" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Trapped in a Stairwell" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Small Hours" by Poddington Bear

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not
    Jan 28 2026
    🧙‍♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress🧙‍♀️

    Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought that she might not like you putting her in a box and deciding what she is before you even get to know her? It's something you might want to think about. Definitely because you shouldn't be prejudiced. Also because if she's really a sorceress do you really want to make her mad?

    😈 The Creature: Ipupiara

    A hairy, smelly merman who's just trying to keep up with the trends.
    (Picture: https://myths.link/427)

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    Links:

    Norse myth/legends episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3djcC7s1vLSQVHfln7GRWg?si=iUmFY80jRbeo4xYegNfU5w
    Norse myth episodes by episode post: https://myths.link/427
    Source: http://www.mythfolklore.net/andrewlang/227.htm
    Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
    Fictional season 6 is out!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe
    Discord: https://myths.link/discord
    Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram
    Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky
    YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube

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    📢 Sponsors

    Wayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.

    Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legends

    BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can’t step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what’s been weighing you down. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/myths

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    🎵 Music Credits

    "Jardin des Plantes Score 2" by Poddington Bear
    "Ramona Falls Score 1" by Poddington Bear
    "Space" by Poddington Bear
    "TeleMezzo" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "The Compound" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Vellum and Steel" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Toadstool Runner" by Blue Dot Sessions

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    59 mins
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I have followed this podcast through different apps on both my phone and laptop, and I must say, my knowledge of folklore from across the world has significantly increased ever since I began listening to this one, and I'm all the more entertained for it too. The narration, choice of folklore, the creature of the week, everything is very tasteful and interesting.

Been in love with this podcast since 2016!!!

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I love the storytelling in this podcast it is both educational and fun at the same time , it has become my go-to comfort podcast .

I Love the stories and the narration.

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