New American Mythos

Michael Belch
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New American Mythos retells the legends, folktales, and myths that shaped the American soul, weaving rich narration with reflective Christian commentary on identity, memory, and moral imagination. Gather ’round the firelight as old stories speak into our time.

  1. 6D AGO

    Interlude: Invitation and important things.

    This is a quick interlude episode that announces that we are working on season 2. Pre-season episodes for that will drop starting at the end of December.  We invite you to join our mailing list and our Patreon, which you don't have to pay to join. Mailing ListPatreon

    4 min
  2. Season 1 Conclusion

    NOV 26

    Season 1 Conclusion

    This episode concludes season 1: "The Haunted Northeast." It wraps up the themes, settles the stories into our modern context, and looks ahead to season 2: Echoes of Albion. __________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection. **Join our Mailing List!** https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150 **Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos) **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing) **Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos) _________________________ Music Attribution: DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBSunflower Breeze​​Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/sunflower-breezeLicense code: E1XYC3WNESIS1OPWThe Cloud Council’s Quarterly MeetingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-cloud-councils-quarterly-meetingLicense code: UBETT3JZJAP4TRKMRiver of LifeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/river-of-lifeLicense code: TGP5ZNM14GFHSFFT

    13 min
  3. The Hollow Tree: "Young Goodman Brown," by Nathanael Hawthorne

    NOV 19

    The Hollow Tree: "Young Goodman Brown," by Nathanael Hawthorne

    This episode tells the terrifying tale of a simple man who wrestles with the temptation of the Devil himself. Through one terrifying night, the devil tries to pull Brown over to the powers of darkness, and threatens his very soul. This is one of the most intense episodes of the season, so parents may want to preview it. __________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection. **Join our Mailing List!** https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150 **Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos) **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing) **Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos) ARTIST ATTRIBUTION DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBJourney Back in TimeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-timeLicense code: RHWTJFODHQLQWGNXThe CreeperMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/the-creeperLicense code: QPYYP6EGAXRSEAJKSonata number 2 for flute and harpsichord remix by BachThe Point of No ReturnMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-point-of-no-returnLicense code: PGL2V7AGPJOJZKFZTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIOn Time and ReadyMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/on-time-and-readyLicense code: DFHNRZSBVSOER40ALadybug DronesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/ladybug-dronesLicense code: RVNIAKTQUZEPMWDBLiving in FearMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/living-in-fearLicense code: RGCFGBUX4ZITL3AERotten EctoplasmMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasmLicense code: RKMIHXTFAO011R9ESonata in F Minor - ScarlattiAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comLast BreathMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/last-breathLicense code: ZMMYCBOKLS2WMUQDPoint BlankMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/point-blankLicense code: MUKGYDWZB3ZDUN1G

    45 min
  4. The Long Shadow: "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathanael Hawthorne

    NOV 12

    The Long Shadow: "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathanael Hawthorne

    This episode revives the strange and haunting story of a pastor who unexpectedly decides to always wear a veil over his face. As the town grows more and more unsettled, the pastor becomes an outcast, showing that people often prefer the clean image of hypocrisy than the unvarnished image of truth. __________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection. **Join our Mailing List!** https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150 **Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos) **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing) **Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos) DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBOutside the BubbleMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/outside-the-bubbleLicense code: PXKGNHYDYRC1ZITECorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelRings of SaturnMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/sky-cassette/rings-of-saturnLicense code: BSQFPQCM9LFRCUKDWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBLakesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/future-forests/lakesLicense code: CNDCGU9EK1T46XIGInfinite Series AMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/adrian-ehrlich/infinite-series-aLicense code: R53MNOZCTPMTQHBIHolding Hands in the RainMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/holding-hands-in-the-rainLicense code: W3PFBLG4WDPEMXKNGregorian ChantMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gregorian-chantLicense code: AGWUBFLIXNQKPYOVNaturalMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/carly-e/naturalLicense code: 6CIAFZVD8TSSXJ8OInterpretation of MeaningMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/interpretation-of-meaningLicense code: 4RQTSHPG9URFARUKAdiosMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/gerald-olivieri/adiosLicense code: YFQ0J9VMBAEJLW1RElegyMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/elegyLicense code: XXV4TXPJWR5VZ418Le Jour Des CigalesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/le-jour-des-cigalesLicense code: OJ9XDKNLXTPIK0WHMietteMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/mietteLicense code: DSH3U3RUZYHGGFRXEmptihoodMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/emptihoodLicense code: 7OKAMMTH4OUCQMDV

    41 min
  5. The Devouring Silence: "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, part 2

    NOV 5

    The Devouring Silence: "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, part 2

    This episode finishes the story, "The Wendigo," by Algernon Blackwood. The story is original to Blackwood, but draws from the monster and myth of native American peoples. In the story, four men set off into the deep and untamed forests of the western Canadian wilderness. They find more than they bargain for. __________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection. **Join our Mailing List!** https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150 **Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos) **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing) **Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos) ARTIST ATTRIBUTION DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBLakesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/future-forests/lakesLicense code: CNDCGU9EK1T46XIGNeighborhoodMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/neighborhoodLicense code: IMXLVUEHDRDI1VF1Twisted EscalationMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/twisted-escalationLicense code: CVR6H7EXSNYRW55PIt ApproachesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/it-approachesLicense code: MBQNCHA4ZVOVNKYSRequiemMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for HarpsichordHomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/homeLicense code: TLS7XAKEZDXNIWUEAbideMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/abideLicense code: KLNWXAGFCAZEA6Q8FadingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fadingLicense code: JMV2Q9X2THTWVJQ6Corelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelRotten EctoplasmMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasmLicense code: RKMIHXTFAO011R9EWhere the Birds Still SingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/where-the-birds-still-singLicense code: 9ADO9LXI6PXSB9TIWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQThe Lowest of BowsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/the-lowest-of-bowsLicense code: H4KEKR4AXUW1P20TInterludeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/interludeLicense code: 8UPKTG81XET0IJGCAgeless StoneMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/ageless-stoneLicense code: NWL1GMCMLRAMWLUJScarlatti - Keyboard Sonata No. 8 in G minor, K.8 - Harpsichord, GregorQuendelAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comOpen SeasonMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/open-seasonLicense code: LZ9WXDUHRI7EZQM7In The GloamingPoint BlankMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/point-blankLicense code: MUKGYDWZ

    1h 28m
  6. When the Silence Drew Near: "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, part 1

    OCT 29

    When the Silence Drew Near: "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood, part 1

    This episode begins the story, "The Wendigo," by Algernon Blackwood. The story is original to Blackwood, but draws from the monster and myth of native American peoples. In the story, four men set off into the deep and untamed forests of the western Canadian wilderness. They find more than they bargain for. __________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection. **Join our Mailing List!** https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150 **Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos) **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing) **Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos) ARTIST ATTRIBUTION DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBSolstice IIIMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/solstice-iiiLicense code: VZD4UAZXNQVC70VCDevil’s NightMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/devils-nightLicense code: PPG26FD6IP98UC5ZWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for HarpsichordSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBDionisio Aguado, Alegreto1, -Classical Guitar, Played On Harpsichord, NesralityThe Wilder We BecomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-wilder-we-becameLicense code: JXKZNVOBPOMXYFJGCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelSurely There Are Worse ThingsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/surely-there-are-worse-thingsLicense code: FPUWMNXCSRL4NC8DJourney Back in TimeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-timeLicense code: RHWTJFODHQLQWGNXDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBASonata in F Minor - ScarlattiAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe QuestMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/the-questLicense code: 7RQEHYALLBFGAEXX

    57 min
  7. Of Deals and Devils: "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving

    OCT 22

    Of Deals and Devils: "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving

    This episode tells the story, "The Devil and Tom Walker," by Washington Irving. The tale recounts the story of Tom Walker, a miserly man who wanders into a gloomy forrest, where the Devil himself offers him a dark deal. __________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection. **Join our Mailing List!** https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150 **Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos) **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing) **Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos) ARTIST ATTRIBUTION DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBAEverything Was DifferentMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/everything-was-differentLicense code: OOYHV1KSNWEPHPHGDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPIn the GloamingCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQPourquoi Pas?Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/pourquoi-pasLicense code: D6JJEL1CKTE3LE4TSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSHandel, George Frideric - Sarabande - HWV 437 (Harpsichord)To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel    All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comBeethoven - Piano Sonata No. 17 - The Tempest - III - Op. 31, No. 2To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe Lowest of BowsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/the-lowest-of-bowsLicense code: OFKEC7IJQNGZHMPY

    37 min
  8. The Old Cause: "The Gray Champion" by Nathanael Hawthorne

    OCT 15

    The Old Cause: "The Gray Champion" by Nathanael Hawthorne

    This episode tells the story, "The Gray Champion," by Nathanael Hawthorne. The tale investigates the spirit of a people that animates itself in desperate times, for a righteous cause. After the story is finished, we pause to take stock of the lessons that we have learned from the various stories and characters so far in season 1. __________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection. **Join our Mailing List!** https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150 **Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos) **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing) **Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos) ARTIST ATTRIBUTION DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBOutside the BubbleMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/outside-the-bubbleLicense code: PXKGNHYDYRC1ZITEThe First WaveMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-first-waveLicense code: ZYTSMVIUCCBFYHDYIn the GloamingBleakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/bleakLicense code: 5KPHIA5JKLSLO102Close EnoughMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/close-enoughLicense code: YHRIF4HVQFEHFXCCFor Another DayMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/for-another-dayLicense code: 5GER2V6H59LVKAP8Dionisio Aguado, Alegreto1, -Classical Guitar, Played On Harpsichord, NesralityThe Retirement of Major Edward CummingsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-retirement-of-major-edward-cummingsLicense code: KEASJGCOA3ZWOK55Sonata number 2 for flute and harpsichord remix by BachBodhi BlissMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/abbas-premjee/bodhi-blissLicense code: U9LHPRI4SFLZOEHS

    31 min
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New American Mythos retells the legends, folktales, and myths that shaped the American soul, weaving rich narration with reflective Christian commentary on identity, memory, and moral imagination. Gather ’round the firelight as old stories speak into our time.

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  • Creator
    Michael Belch
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 New American Mythos
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