339 episodes
Myths and Legends Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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4.9 • 231 Ratings
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Jason Weiser tells 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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248-Sorcerer's Apprentice: The Magic Words
Two stories of sorcerer's apprentices. The first picks the wrong major at wizard school. The second finds a creative way into school...by becoming a dangerous sorcerer's BFF.
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247-Argentinian Folklore: Beast Tartare, Can't Go Far
This week, it's the story from Argentina about Senorita Maldonado. We'll learn that sometimes the beasts of the woods might be better than your cruel, micromanaging boss.
The creature is a shapeshifting water monster who has one rule for her spouse. Just one. Think he can go without breaking it? Yeah, neither do I.
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246-Slavic Legends: The Queen's Gambit
The legendary story of Olga of Kiev, a 10th century queen who's always four steps ahead of her enemies.
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245-Pirates: Pretty Pretty Pirate
The story of a pirate princess from Jewish/Polish folklore, we'll see how many fiancees is too many fiancees (the answer, of course, is however many try to marry you at sword-point), and that you really, really don't want to mess with a team of pirate princesses.
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244-Georgian Folklore: Here Fishy Fishy
A story from Georgian folklore about a king who needs a cure for his condition, the prince who decided that cure was going to be his new pet, and all the problems that come from an animal blood eye wash so maybe don't do an animal blood eye wash.
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243B-King Arthur: Double Trouble
Arthur has been kidnapped. Guinevere's evil twin is at large. The kingdom is thrown into chaos.
Customer Reviews
Best podcast by far
Listen to the stories everyday while I work, consume of 8+hrs a day. Could you do more stories of New Zealand (Māori) myths and legends.
Chur
Best podcast hands down
Excellent content
Best podcast on the internet.
This podcast is my absolute favourite. The balance of plot, humour, soothing voice, accuracy to source material, and consistency makes for such a pleasant experience. I especially love the Greek mythology episodes and the Robin Hood saga. Highly recommend.