

Myths and Legends
Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
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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Oct 20, 2021 • 39min
243A-King Arthur: Doppel-Gwen-er
The story of Queen Guinevere as she goes from princess, to queen, to convict.
The creature is the Ciguapa, from Haitian and Dominican folklore, and you'll see that if you're asking which monsters to follow into the dark forest, you're kind of already making questionable decisions.
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Oct 13, 2021 • 42min
242-Albanian Folklore: Two Roads
The story of Zjermi, Handa, the dragon Kuchedra, and about a hundred naked armpit angels from Albania.
When it comes to the creature this week, look, we all need our "me" time, just don't transform your children into sleepy foxes to get it.
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Oct 6, 2021 • 41min
241-African Folklore: Hippopotamaster
In a story from the folklore of the Sorko people who lived along the Niger river in West Africa, a hippo is causing all sorts of trouble. I mean, hippos are dangerous, but ones that can sprout ovens on their back and shoot fire streams like some kind of final-evolution Pokemon mean this village needs a hero.
The creature is Babamik! She's a deranged murderer who had it all...until her daughter started dating.
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Sep 29, 2021 • 43min
240B-German Fairy Tales: Heart of Stone
The conclusion of "A Heart of Stone" by Wilhelm Hauff, where we see what happens when Peter Munk, out of options after threatening the Little Glass Man, turns to the devil to help himself through dire circumstances.
The creature, the okuri-inu (送り犬) is a dog that might help you out when you need it most...because when it comes to killing you, this dog has dibs.
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Sep 22, 2021 • 36min
240A-German Fairy Tales: Man of Glass
A German fairy tale about striving, falling short, and then seeking help from dangerous mythological creatures to help you pick up the slack.
The creature is Azrail, the giant who is terrible at fighting.
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Sep 15, 2021 • 44min
239-Grimm: Give them a Hand
Three stories from the Grimm brothers of people helping someone out. Sometimes that goes well. Other times you end up with an indescribable urge to bury your nose in filth and hunt for truffles.
The creatures are three generations of sleazy Irish water creatures on a redemption arc.
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Sep 8, 2021 • 44min
238-Indian Folklore: Blue Raja
A story from India about what happens when a murder cult who turns intruders into dogs moves in across the river and why you should get as far away as possible...because of the murder cult that turns people into dogs.
The creature is Bolster the giant! He has fun festivals celebrating him (dying)!
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Sep 1, 2021 • 44min
237B-Odyssey Finale: To Strive, to Seek, to Find, and not to Yield
Odysseus confronts the suitors, and our long journey comes to its end.
The creatures (Bakwas and Dzunukwa) just want to make you a roommate in their strange, invisible house. Or kill you. Or both.
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Aug 25, 2021 • 37min
237A-Odyssey Finale: The Shape of Things to Come
Odysseus finally landed on Ithaca, but, with 120 angry, armed men in his house who want his wife and life, can he survive his homecoming?
The creatures are Black Annis and Gentle Annis. Black Annis is a pale blue and Gentle Annis wrecks boats.
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Music:
"Bogero" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Home Home at Last" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Just the Feeling in the Room" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Low Coal Camper" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Everybody" by Podington Bear
"Shields Up" by Blue Dot Sessions
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Aug 18, 2021 • 44min
236-French Fairy Tale: Piece of Cake
This week, we're in French fairy tales with queen who prepared her daughter for the world a little too well, and to the queen's despair she doesn't want to marry, choosing to rely instead on her own strength and judgement. Oh, and also there are griffin fights, dragons, sphinxes, giant turkey chariots, evil fairies, and cat-riding mythological dwarves. It's a big week.
The creature is a toad full of hate. And also full of rainbow breath.
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Music:
"Mellow D" by Podington Bear
"So it Goes" by Podington Bear
"Vic Fenceta Lan" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Warm Fingers" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Gilroy Solo" by Blue Dot Sessions
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