Myths and Legends

In this famous story from Greek Mythology, we'll meet Cupid (not a baby), as he accidentally nicks himself with his own arrow. In a podcast episode that is  like the movie "Mean Girls" with a trip to the Greek underworld, you'll see why it is against the law to harbor someone who's prettier than a goddess. The creature of the week is a forest creature that operates on a very annoying wood chip economy. Become a member Say Hi on Twitter Find the show on iTunes The bag of dirt Music: "Sonar Despierto" by Zifhang "Sidecar" by Podington Bear "The Vault" by Trigg & Gusset "The Coil Winds" by Blue Dot Sessions "Transmogrify" by Podington Bear "Here is Now" by Ketsa "Trellis" by Podington BearSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Feb 201637min

A double-sized episode with the whole epic and slightly-ridiculous story of a cattle raid that ended up taking way longer than it should have. It involves a young man hulking out numerous times, several creative ways to kill your opponent in single combat, and a fight to the death between best friends. Also, you'll see why you shouldn't bring your squirrel to an active war zone. The creature of the week is a scary, hairy little zombie who, like Jack Frost, will nibble at your toes. Unlike Jack Frost, though, he will bite them clean off. Become a member? Say hi on Twitter Find the show on iTunes Music: "As Dust Gathers" by Blue Dot Sessions "Rally" by Blue Dot Sessions "Catching Feathers" by Ketsa "Burn" by Massimo Ruberti "Play Pelagic" by Little Glass Men "Beautiful Rain" by Ketsa "Dubrelli" by Synapsis "Journey Near Complete" by KetsaSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Feb 201649min

Queen Medb, King Ailil, and Fergus make their way into Ulster while the army is crippled by feeling as if they are going into labor. Only one man, barely out of childhood himself, can stand against the invaders and protect his people until they are able to rise. That man is Cu Chulainn. This week, we learn the origin story of this Irish superhero (he's kind of literally a superhero, too. He can hulk out.), including how he got his name, which basically means dog. The creature of the week is one that will, unsurprisingly, drag you into the river and kill you. What is surprising, though, is the party that happens in your village when you kick it out. Become a member Say hi on Twitter Leave a review on iTunes? Music: "Hiroko Life" by Whodiniz "Brick Wall (Instrumental)" by Simon Panrucker "Venus in Furz" by Steve Combs "Contrarian" by Blue Dot Sessions "Invitation to the Voyage" by Julia KentSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Feb 201633min

Starting an epic string of legends from Celtic folkore. We're back in the time of kings, princesses, and intrigue. You'll see how you can steal a kingdom with fancy accounting, curse a nation because of a careless comment, and start a war to prove to your spouse how rich you are. The creature of the week is the monaciello from Naples, Italy. When he's not helping you, he's stealing your clothes...off your body... Become a member? Say hi on Twitter Find the show on iTunes Really excellent source for the today's stories my e-mail: Jason@mythpodcast.com Music: "Turning" by Blue Dot Sessions "Something for Nothing" by Ketsa "Flag of No Country" Julia Kent "Swan's Melody" by REW<< "Passageways to Happier Hours" by REW<< "Thaw (Outro)" by Kai EngelSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jan 201633min

It's the original story of the Snow Queen, more commonly known as the source material for the hyper-popular Disney movie named "Frozen". The original, though, is incredibly different, and contains much more violence, kidnapping, and weirdness than the adaptation. On the creature of the week, you'll see why you shouldn't get drunk and take walks by the river Say Hi on Twitter! Find the show on iTunes Become a member! Music "Get Far" by Muddy Wires "Threadbare Cashmere" by REW<< "A Leaf in the Wind" by Coldnoise "Morbid Imagination" by Kai Engel "Baroque" by Jon Watts "Snowfall" by Kai Engel "Headlights/Mountain Road" by Blue Dot Sessions "Tar and Spackle" by Blue Dot Sessions "Wisteria" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jan 201640min

This week, it's a horror story from Korean folklore. A little girl gets lost in the forest, and then a strange problem begins tearing her family apart. Then, on the creature of the week, you'll see how buying sunglasses for the guard might help you rob a temple. Become a member? Say Hi on Facebook Find the podcast on iTunes   Music: "When the Guests have Left" by Blue Dot Sessions "Vindicta (Lost Radio Reshape)" by Astral & Shit "Moon" by Massimo Ruberti "Fleeting" by Coldnoise "Spell" by Rolemusic "January" by Kai Engel "Midnight" by KetsaSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Jan 201635min

The first episode of much-requested Native American folklore has giants, ghosts, anthropomorphic coyotes, jilted lovers, and the reason for why the tick got so flat. Because you've always wondered how the wood tick got to be so flat. On the creature of the week, it's an animal from Australian folklore who is lurking in stagnant water, just waiting to give you a deadly hug. Become a member? Say Hi on Facebook Find the Podcast on iTunes Music: "Hiroko Dream" by Whodiniz "The Soft Glow of Christmas Lights" by Will Bangs "Jenny Slate" by Steve Combs "Brought" by Ketsa "December" by Kai Engel "Parade Shoes" by Blue Dot SessionsSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 201628min

The story behind the transition from Saint Nicholas to Santa Claus is one that includes murder, priest-punching, and ominous, demonic-looking companions. This episode looks at the legends behind an austere bishop who has been transformed into a magical, portly elf. **Note: as I say in the show, this episode is not for young children. The story of St. Nick includes grisly murders and mentions of prostitution. Listener discretion is advised.** The creature of the week is another sort of Santa from Spain who, in the old days, eschewed the coal for bad children for a long, deadly scythe. Become a member? Say Hi on Facebook! Find the show on iTunes?! Krampus pictures The History of Rome Music "The Krampus Song" by J Dobbs Rosa (J. Dobbs Rosa on Twitter) "Threads and Veils" by Blue Dot Sessions "Lathe" by Blue Dot Sessions "Sirius" by Sergey Cheremisinov "Cheap Suit" by Jason Staczek "Dune" by Filip Roter "Sorcery" by Bog "Christmas Lights" by Patrick Poe "Fledgling" by Psychadelik PedestrianSupport the show: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Dec 201532min