

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.
Episodes
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Sep 13, 2023 • 51min
334: Arabian folklore, part 2: The Enemy of my Enemy is my Enemy
The podcast continues the tale of Fatima, Warrior Woman, with genies, evil wizards, and massive battles. It explores Fatima's unwavering determination and her fight against evil. The episode also introduces a hairy naked man as the creature of the week, and discusses unconventional family reunions and reconnecting with loved ones through physical confrontation.

Sep 6, 2023 • 41min
333: Arabian folklore, part 1: Resolve
Explore Arabian folklore with the epic story of Fatima, a warrior princess and mystic. Learn about the perils of bad poetry and marrying genies. Discover the mythical creature Grootslang, a snake with diamond eyes and an elephant friend.

Aug 30, 2023 • 44min
332: Japanese folklore: Frog and Slug are Friends
Slug, frog, snake, shoot!
You've heard of rock, paper, scissors, but have you heard of slug, frog, snake? That old man you're trying to rob who lives in the mountains by himself has. Hope you like everything being covered in slime.
Apparently these characters were reimagined for the manga/anime Naruto, but I haven't seen Naruto, so please don't sue me, people who own Naruto.
The creature is Jasconius. The island that will eat you.
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Links
Source for today's show: https://myths.link/frogmagic
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/332
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Music:
A Harbinger by Chad Crouch
The Folly of Human Conceits by Chad Crouch
Camas by Chad Crouch
Lakira by Chad Crouch
The Grove by Chad Crouch
Outlook by Chad Crouch
In My Head by Chad Crouch

Aug 23, 2023 • 43min
331: English Folklore: Bad Habits
In this podcast, two stories from English folklore are explored. The first story is about a monk who wants to yell poetry at all the married women in the village. The second story follows the reckless life of Humphrey Kynaston, who spends his father's money and gets involved in a true crime podcast. The creature of the week is the Dobhar-Chu, a vicious otter.

Aug 16, 2023 • 44min
330: Jewish Folklore: The Gilded Cage
Explore Jewish folklore with stories of humility, lessons in kindness, encounters with demons, and mysterious creatures. Topics include a beggar proving himself, the importance of keeping promises, a journey on a giant bird's wings, and the mischievous Pisky creature.

Aug 9, 2023 • 45min
329: Danish Folklore: Out of the Box
What would you do if you could have anything you could imagine, but it would cost you everything you have?
That's not a choice Hans made, but one he was stuck with when his dad made a terrible deal for a wishing box.
The creature is why you should help out that unfortunate stranger with their laundry (but not really)
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Links:
Washerwoman book bit: https://myths.link/washerwoman
That condiment bottle: https://myths.link/condiment
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
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Music:
Watercool Quiet by Blue Dot Sessions
Burham Street by Blue Dot Sessions
Line Etching by Blue Dot Sessions
Overlook on Fairview by Blue Dot Sessions
Delham Corner by Blue Dot Sessions

Jul 25, 2023 • 41min
328: Monkey King: Bullish
We're back in the story of the Monkey King with the Journey to the West, and we'll see Sun Wukong finally meet his match: a buffalo with a headband.
The creature of the week is the yamachichi, a creepy dude who loves morning breath. And also killing you.
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Links!
The Yamachichi: https://yokai.com/yamachichi/
The Journey to the West: https://myths.link/journey
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends
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Music
Caseco by Blue Dot Sessions
Hotel Calafat by Blue Dot Sessions
Tango Rosino by Blue Dot Sessions
Silent Ocean by Blue Dot Sessions
Delicates by Blue Dot Sessions
Cherry Heath by Blue Dot Sessions

Jul 19, 2023 • 44min
327-French Fairy Tales: Sister, Sister
The story of Finette Cendron is like a greatest hits of fairy tales. A tale of betrayal, sisters, ogres, bad poetry, and haircuts, we see three sisters brave the wilds and everything the fairy tale world can throw at them, to make things right.
The creature is Cutty Soams! He'll cut your soams...if he's not a secret Scooby-Doo villain.
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Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
Catpaw: https://myths.link/catpaw
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/327
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Music:
Alsace by Chad Crouch
Evening Overture by Chad Crouch
Morning Coda by Chad Crouch
Ruby by Chad Crouch
The Blue Room by Chad Crouch

Jul 12, 2023 • 44min
326-1001 Nights: Enough
Three brothers. One cousin...who they want to marry. It starts in a weird place this week. Three brothers are sent on a quest: the brother who brought back the strangest, coolest item would get to marry her.
A story with magic carpets, genies, fairies, and a man who can wrap his mustache around his head, we learn the value of communication, understanding, and not having people murdered.
The creature this week might not be a creature at all, but simply an elderly woman who doesn't want to be attacked with a knife.
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Links:
Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
Pizza bicycle: https://myths.link/bicyclepizza
First story source (with questionable anthropology): https://myths.link/threeprinces
Second story source: https://myths.link/princeahmed
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Music:
Kaleidoscope by Adrian Berenguer
An Oddly Formal Dance by Blue Dot Sessions
Play by Adrian Berenguer
Winter by Adrian Berenguer
Days Pass by Adrian Berenguer
Separation by Adrian Berenguer
Gnarled Oak by Boris Skalsky

Jul 5, 2023 • 44min
325-Greek Myths: The Power of Love
Aphrodite is looking for love in all the wrong places. It's the story of where she came from, her side of her doomed marriage with Hephaestus, and how the love of her very, very long life was a tree baby.
The creature is Buffardello, a small, bearded fairy from Italy with many, many weird hobbies.
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Links:
The Buffardello's Wikipedia page, translated from Italian: https://myths.link/buffardello
Disclaimer: https://myths.link/325
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Music:
Leave the TV on by Blue Dot Sessions
We Build with Rubber Bands by Blue Dot Sessions
House of Grendel by Blue Dot Sessions
Naptime by Blue Dot Sessions
Darkened Treeline by Blue Dot Sessions