Myths and Legends

Two stories from the Grimm brothers, both of which have people going up, but in different ways. The first is the story of Rapunzel, and the second is about a small tailor who uses one success to face giants, a rampaging boar, and a unicorn when seeking the hand of the princess. The only problem? His greatest achievement may be based on a lie, and he's either the world's smoothest con man or completely delusional. Or both. The creature this week is a stack of old weasels. That catch things on fire. Sponsors: Audible.com - put books in your ears! (Note: please don't put actual physical books in your ears) LootCrate: Get cool stuff, right to your door. Promo code LEGENDS Other stuff: Say hi on Facebook Caught up and want more episodes? Music: "Satellites and Waterfalls" by Nihilore "Where it Goes" by Jahzzar "The Journey" by Marcos H. Bolanos "AS Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore "Windy Bluffs" by Visager "Scramby Eggs" by Andy G. Cohen "Beat the Burglar" by Scott Holmes "We Can Make You Feel Alive Wholesale" by Winjer3 "Wipe my Face Away" by Keshco "Seasong" by JelsonicSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Apr 201647min

The much-requested story of Prometheus, a Titan who was cursed by Zeus to have his liver pecked out every day for defying the Olympian and bringing fire to the earth. We'll also talk about the Titanomachy, the very literal clash of the Titans at the very beginning of Greek mythology, where Zeus comes to power and we all learn that any policy that involves crazy paranoia is basically the only one a Greek god considers. The creature is the gooseberry wife, but unlike the name, and the berries she protects, she is not sweet, and might eat your child. Our sponsor: Loot Crate. Don't forget the promo code LEGENDS! Become a member? Find the show on iTunes Music: "The Faslehood of Positivity" by Rowan Box "Owls" by Jazzar "Captive" by Steve Combs and Delta Is "Gminor long delays" by Solo Bass Steve "Liberosis" by Nihilore "Something (Bonus Track)" by Kai Engel "Kelp Grooves" by Little Glass Men "May" by Kai EngelSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Apr 201641min

Old foes resurface as Balin, the fugitive knight, flees from King Arthur's court. He'll find himself on a perilous (and, at times, ridiculous) quest, where he'll inadvertently put the events in motion that will start the quest for the Holy Grail. Oh, and Arthur gets the Round Table and gets married. The creature this week is the little naked person buried just below the ground who will scream horrendously if you try to pick him out. Also, he might just kill you. Our sponsor: SeatGeek! (Link to the app on iOS) (Link to the website) Don't forget the promo code MYTHS for a $20 rebate! Say hi on Twitter (@mythpodcast) Find the show on iTunes (http://itunes.mythpodcast.com) The discussion post on the site Music: “Decompression” by Blue Dot Sessions “Celadon” by Podington Bear “Waltz Opus Posthume” by Blue Dot Sessions “Now You Are Here” by Sergey Cheremisinov “Lorca” by Thorn1 “Independent Film” by Steve Combs “Chasing the Port Chains” by Rolemusic “Turquoise” by Podington Bear “March” by Kai Engel “Midnight Blue” by Podington Bear “Sepia” by Podington Bear “Trillium” by Podington BearSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Apr 201651min

When we left king Arthur, the monstrous Questing Beast was lumbering toward him. We'll learn all about that beast and the line of kings cursed to hunt it. Then, Merlin shows up with a chilling plan to solve the problem of the child that is destined to grow up to destroy Arthur. We'll also meet Balin, a disgraced knight who just got out of jail and meets with an unexpected quest for redemption...that might just curse all of England. On the creature of the week, you'll learn why you want to stock up on pineapples, especially if you are pregnant and don't want this mosquito-like vampire coming after you. Say hi on Twitter Become a member The survey Link to discussion postSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 201643min

The story of the legendary King Arthur, from just after when he pulled the sword from the stone.Though he's in his late-teens or early-twenties, he is not at all taken seriously by his barons or petty kings, who revolt almost immediately. Less than one year into his reign, he is hiding behind the walls of a castle waiting for the best moment to escape, all while Merlin stands atop the wall shooting fire at the armies assembled out front. The creature of the week is the Mahaha, and you'll see yet another reason why you shouldn't trust the blue shirtless man wanting to tickle you. Find the show on iTunes Become a member! Say hi on Twitter Music: “Far from Home” by Ketsa “Floor Shine” by Blue Dot Sessions “Pl4y1ng” by Rolemusic “Wounds” by Ketsa “Denzel Sprak” by Blue Dot Sessions “Sunset” by Kai Engel “Springtime” by Poddington Bear “Forgetfulness” by KetsaSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 201638min

This week: two folktales from Japan. One is about a humble, happy stone cutter who becomes a power-mad, bitter stone cutter. The other is about, surprise surprise, supernatural occurrences at a Buddhist temple in a remote mountain region. The creature of the week is...or are...the blue men of the Minch. They are blue, men, and very, very good at writing poetry. Become a member? Say hi on Twitter Find the show on iTunes Music: "Fistful of Dub" by Spinning Merkaba "Brooks" by Kai Engel "Byte" by NWMA "Weathervane" by Blue Dot Sessions "Teenage Dream" by  Yusuki Tsutsumi "Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere "Under Suspicion" by Lee Rosevere "XX" by Jahzzar "Lil Couak Part 1" by Couak Vador "Paper Napkin" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Mar 201636min

The story of a famous dragon from the folklore of north east England is filled with knights, curses, and, of course, the need to kill your favorite childhood dog. The story of the Lambton Worm is a quest for redemption where many people die because of a young man who just wants to yell cuss words at children and throw his trash in a well. The creature of the week is the butter cat. That should be enough to want to listen to the creature of the week. Find the show on iTunes Become a member Say Hi on Twitter Music: "Another Version of You" by Chris Zabriskie "Whispering Through" by Asura "Heart and Mind" by Kai Engel "Ride with the Moon" by TRG Banks "Touch the Darkness" by Kai Engel "Horse Ride 1" by TRG BanksSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Mar 201631min

Norse mythology, like all mythology, is strange. Thor's hammer is gone. It was stolen...or he just left it somewhere and forgot about it. To get it back, though, he's going to have to do something more difficult than fighting legions of giants. He's going to need to get married. And there's the origin of poetry, which contains way more men formed from spit than you'd expect for the origin of poetry. On the creature of the week, seriously, just stay out of the woods. It never ends well. Except when it does, and you find love and learn to put on a puppet show. Become a member! Find the show on iTunes Say hi on Twitter The Prose Edda - THE source for Norse Mythology Music: "Beeth" by Blue Dot Sessions "Direct to Video" by Chris Zabriskie "An Opus in Bb" by Blue Dot Sessions "Witch Laws" by Dlay "Hanami Matsuri" by Fabian Measures "It's Always Too Late to Start Over" by Chris ZabriskieSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 201628min