THE OLYMPICS ARE HERE!!

We love the olympics so much that we brought you a themed episode. Jack regails us with the tale of the original ancient olympics and what Gods inspired the Games. Then Jana travels around ancient France uncovering old stories of French cryptids...watch out for the Lou Carcolh.

Sites & Sources:

Met Museum

The Olympic Museum - The Olympic Games in Antiquity

The Ancient Olympic Games (Documentary) by Historical Adventure

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TW: Suicide

Jack tells us the "super fun" Greek Myth of Atalanta....I think he is confused with the definition of fun. Then Jana abducts us and takes us to South & Central America to share tales of Alien encounters!

Sites & Sources:

Mythology by Edith Hamilton

Mythopedia - Meleager

Mythopedia - Atalanta

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Happy Shark Week! In celebration we both mention sharks briefly and for no reason. Jack enchants us with the Korean myth of how Dan'gun founded Korea, and also we love garlic & bears. Then Jana takes us into the deep corners of the ocean where super scary creepy creatures reside. During the tales we are reminded why we don't hangout in the oceans. Oh, and shoutout to Science.

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology Book - The legendary foundation of Korea

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The Book of Symbols - Bear

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Jack explores Chinese mythology and the story of the Yi and the 10 Suns....that involves this whole immortality thing again, don't get Jana started. Then Jana takes us through the many urban legends of a cryptid known in the US as Goatman. Trains, Teens, & Goats is a wild combo. Pro Tip: Stay away from bridges.

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology book - Yi Shoots the Sun

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Back to the land or Norse Mythology! Jack entices us with the story of the death of Baldur, and Jana's least favorite character rears his ugly head. Then Jana gives our nightmares a break to tell us about the magical Pukwudgies...although they are not kind. or cute. or safe to be around. Don't follow the lights!

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology Book - The Death of Baldur

Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman

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EPISODE 20!!!!! We made it to the teeny tiny milestone known as episode 20 where we celebrate by having a guest star laughing briefly in the background. Say Hi to Lauren!

Now to the episode- Jack tells us several stories of how the Big Dipper was created, hint: bears. And Jana creeps us out yet again with the legend of the Black-Eyed Kids so keep your nightlights on and your doors locked.

Sites & Sources:

The Sky: Mystery, Magic, and Myth by Jean-Pierre Verdet

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TRIGGER WARNING - Both stories mention Suicide

Welcome to the episode where the J's explore some deep fears! Jack weaves us the tangled tale of Arachne and how the first spider came to be, as Jana hunches over and rocks back & forth in utter fear. Then Jana takes us to the deep dark corners of the internet and spooks us with the urban legend known as The Rake...while Jack closes his eyes and almost refuses to view the famous image. Happy Nightmares, see you next week!

Sites & Sources:

The Mythology Book - “Arachne and Minerva”

Mythos by Stephen Fry

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Jack continues the story of Dionysus in the part 2! Part 2 is about the Cult of Dionysus and how he gained his following. Then Jana takes a deep dive into Lake Okanagan to introduce us to Oggy.

Sites & Sources:

Myth Matters - The Greek god Dionysus and the titanic

An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham

Wikipedia - Dionysus

The Mythology Book - The Cult of Dionysus

The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece & Rome. Dionysus & Bacchus

Dionysus - A God for Our Times by The Living Philosophy

Dionysus The God of Wine, Festivity and Pleasure - (Greek Mythology Explained)

The Dictionary of Symbols - Penguin Reference

Joseph Campbell - The Ecstasy of Being

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