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Myths and Legends

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.
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Episodes
  • 369: Japanese folklore: Pilgrims

    369: Japanese folklore: Pilgrims
    May 22 2024
    Two stories from Japan. On the first, a former samurai's wife is up to something and he's going to figure out what. On the second, we'll see that kindness matters most...but only if you're absolutely forced into doing it.

    The creature is the salamander! It'll turn you into a spicy human burrito!

    Want to support the show? https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

    A TED-Ed video of the second story: https://myths.link/pilgrims-teded

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    Music:

    "Lost Stage" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Dolly and Pad" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Helter's Barrow" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Hibiscus" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Just Tuning Up" by Blue Dot Sessions
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    36 mins
  • 368: Indian Fairy Tales: Eye Love You

    368: Indian Fairy Tales: Eye Love You
    May 15 2024
    When your seven spouses all have the same dream on the same night and ask you not to do the thing they dreamt would lead to problems for all of you...maybe don't immediately do that thing.

    The creature is Sæhrímnir from Norse myth, AKA ham sandwiches.

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    Music:

    "Memeti" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Sargento" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Gallant Fantasie" by Blue Dot Sessions
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    39 mins
  • 367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk

    367: Irish folklore: Daft Monk
    May 8 2024
    The madcap story of what happens when a monk decides he doesn't want to be a monk anymore. He wants to make way more money...as a poet.

    Also, why it might be weird if you're eating several cows for breakfast.

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    Irish source: https://myths.link/anier1
    English source: https://myths.link/anier2

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    Music:

    "Kremp" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Titter Snowbird" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Laddo" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Arctic Draba" by Blue Dot Sessions
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    40 mins
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i love this podcast

you opened my eyes to different cultures, different viewpoints, and of course... HUMOR LOVE IT

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Great podcast!!!

We love listening to this with our teens! He has a fun spin on these!

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Great!


I am really like this podcast. nice content. fantastic and excellent narration in this content.

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All time favorite podcast

I have been listening since 2017 and since then have not missed an episode, I cannot describe what this podcast means to me, thank you Jason and Carissa for always keeping us entertained.

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Awesome

I have been listening to you for over 5 years your voice sounds like a narrator and I makes me want to fall asleep.

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Fun & Educational,

my favorite storyteller telling my favorite stories. this wife & husband team are great, they focus on the entire family being able to enjoy their take on myth & legends, they fill this episode with their humor which ensures they nudge you to LISTEN TO JUST ONE MORE EPISODE.

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Great

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Love Myths & Legends !!!!

I love the narrator, love the humor and love the stories!!
Great podcast! Keep it coming!

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Love this podcast

I really love this podcast. Jason is funny, the stories are well told, and it’s educational.

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Great narration and editing.

A fave listen; well researched and concieved. Very well edited. Fun stuff for most tastes and interests.

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