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Join Christopher Fee, co-editor of An Encyclopedia of American Myth, Legend, and Folklore, for an entertaining and revealing look at our nation’s folkloric imagination. In this compelling 24-lecture audio series, you’ll meet figures such as Daniel Boone and John Henry, and learn the stories of characters such as Water Jar Boy and the Woodcutter and the Fairy. Specters also abound, and you’ll encounter frightening figures ranging from the Headless Horseman to La Llorona.

While the title may suggest mere fanciful stories, the Tall Tales of Cape Cod delve much deeper into the rich tapestry of life on this unique peninsula. These captivating fables, superstitions, and adventures are not just tales but essential threads woven into the very fabric of Cape Cods identity. Some stories are born from my imagination, inspired by the Capes vibrant history, while others echo the voices of generations past, shared through conversations with locals and treasured old tomes. Join me as we explore the legends that make Cape Cod unforgettable.

Have you ever realized that every person, no matter what they do in life or who they are, has at least ONE story that was so ridiculous, so unbelievable, so extraordinary...that it can't possibly be true? But they ARE. Every person has an interesting story to tell and some of those stories even evolve into life work for some of our guests, charting their future before they even knew it. Cassandra Young and Munir Meghjani uncover these stories while highlighting important perspectives, ideas that challenge our everyday thinking and stories - that in the end - make you sit back and think.

Join 2 friends on a journey through Ohio's (and sometimes other state's) legends, lore, and mysteries.

We tell all kinds of stories from Newfoundland, Canada but the ‘strange and unusual’ is our sweet-spot. You’ll hear true-life accounts of death-defying courage, tales of horrible sea monsters and stories of murderous mummers. Alongside the history and folklore, we chat with modern-day storytellers who stop by to talk about their work. It’s a bit like ‘Ripley’s Believe It or Not’ meets ‘Entertainment Tonight.’ Strange bedfellows? Definitely. It’s fun though. So, spend some time with us unravelling ‘the yarns that knit ya'.

All those great and not so great sporting moments that have made us chuckle, roll and roar with laughter, told in Peter FitzSimons' inimitable style. Putting his unique spin on our sporting life, Peter FitzSimons celebrates the tall tales and true, the outrageous yarns and the knockabout humour from the footy fields, cricket grounds, dressing rooms, bars and commentary boxes of Australia.