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. The Covenant Blade: "Judith"

    3D AGO

    The Covenant Blade: "Judith"

    In a time of siege and surrender, when a people’s courage has thinned and their faith wavers, a widow steps forward armed not with an army, but with covenant loyalty and resolve. Drawn from the Old English poem Judith, this episode retells the story of a woman who enters the enemy’s camp and turns tyranny against itself. This is a tale of faith-driven courage, righteous violence restrained by obedience, and the enduring truth that deliverance often comes through those the world least expects to bear the blade. Stay in touch and support the show! Mailing ListPatreon__________ *We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.* **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________

    37 min
  2. The Dragon's Fire - "Beowulf" part 2

    FEB 11

    The Dragon's Fire - "Beowulf" part 2

    The monster is slain, but the story is not finished. In this second episode, vengeance rises from the deep as Grendel’s mother comes for blood, dragging Beowulf into the dark waters beneath the world. What follows is a battle not of raw strength alone, but of endurance, humility, and grace under judgment. The episode then turns forward, briefly tracing Beowulf’s long life—from celebrated warrior to aging king—hinting at the burdens of leadership and the quiet weight carried by those who survive their own legends. This is a story of aftermath, moral cost, and the truth that victory always leaves a mark. Stay in touch and support the show! Mailing ListPatreon__________ *We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.* **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________ ARTIST ATTRIBUTION DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBAbandoned PlacesMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/abandoned-places License code: UX0YVMSS7YC266KYQuantum Entanglementhttps://pixabay.com/music/choir-quantum-entanglement-latin-gregorian-chant-214406/It ApproachesMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/it-approaches License code: MBQNCHA4ZVOVNKYSOminous SoulsMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/christopher-galovan/ominous-souls License code: TBUBTUZYIWFZ94JCRotten EctoplasmMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasm License code: RKMIHXTFAO011R9EGregorian ChantMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gregorian-chant License code: AGWUBFLIXNQKPYOVFog and RainMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/fog-and-rain License code: WMMWB6NSDSL05LCHWhere the Brave May Live Foreverhttps://pixabay.com/music/main-title-where-the-brave-may-live-forever-viking-background-music-109867/Twisted EscalationMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/twisted-escalation License code: CVR6H7EXSNYRW55PBeacons of the WildernessMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/beacons-of-the-wilderness License code: EX8HMWE8UWTVCLMSVespershttps://pixabay.com/music/choir-vespers-375892/Hintergrundhttps://pixabay.com/music/folk-musik-hintergrund-142725/Viking Musikhttps://pixabay.com/music/main-title-vikingmusik-360983/Ocean Left UnspokenMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/ocean-left-unspoken License code: PL0I1RUBCGD4W7DZ

    35 min
  3. The Hall and the Monster: "Beowulf" part 1

    FEB 4

    The Hall and the Monster: "Beowulf" part 1

    In this opening episode, we enter the shadowed halls of the ancient North, where fear stalks the night and songs of glory falter. When the monster Grendel rises against the people of King Hrothgar, a young warrior named Beowulf crosses the sea to meet him—not for gold alone, but for honor, calling, and the testing of his soul. Stay in touch and support the show! Mailing ListPatreon__________ **We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.** **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________ ARTIST ATTRIBUTION DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBViking MusikMusic by u_i55jmib5w1 from PixabayAmo TeMusic by Nicholas Panek from PixabayNepalMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/nepal License code: 4ROPQQWRW4DLNTTWLament of TreesMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/lament-of-the-trees License code: WB8PI9EOVAN1YS1IGregorian ChantMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gregorian-chant License code: IPKCJLQWVXSTGEDBWhispers in the SnowMusic by ABDELOUADOUD LANNAI from PixabayNovus InitiumMusic by Alexander Nakarada from PixabayHomage to the KingMusic by TokyoRifft from PixabayHintergrund MusikWhere the Brave may live foreverOne Empty ChairMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/one-empty-chair License code: IFZPXAQTVYGV6VREOcean Left UnspokenMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/ocean-left-unspoken License code: ITR3LSUHUBAINOQL

    1h 18m
  4. Season Two - Introduction

    FEB 2

    Season Two - Introduction

    This episode is the official launch of Season 2, "Echoes of Albion". It introduces the legends we will tell and highlights the themes that the season will explore. Stay in touch and support the show! Mailing ListPatreon__________ **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. **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________ ARTIST ATTRIBUTION Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forth License code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-time License code: X9ZI26TGU5GIU56JMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/diggers-dance License code: 5ADC0APBXLEEQOSYMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/litha License code: CB1GVCWX9FLZWBGA

    11 min
  5. Interlude 5: Behind the Curtain "Shaping Season 2 Theme - Stories retold, reshaped, remembered"

    JAN 28

    Interlude 5: Behind the Curtain "Shaping Season 2 Theme - Stories retold, reshaped, remembered"

    What goes into shaping a season of sacred storytelling? In this behind-the-scenes interlude, we share how Echoes of Albion was built, choosing which myths to honor, which themes to follow, and how each episode reflects our deeper mission. Plus: the announcement of our upcoming Sir Gawain audiobook and a word of thanks to those helping us bring these stories to life. Mailing ListPatreon__________ **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. **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________ ARTIST ATTRIBUTION Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forth License code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/forest-talk License code: QXS8HJWMXSP7BSXIMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/hidden-past License code: TX4GXPVHB6AIJANS

    9 min
  6. Interlude 4: Character Spotlight "Robin Hood in the Greenwood Theme: When the outlaw becomes the people’s hero"

    JAN 21

    Interlude 4: Character Spotlight "Robin Hood in the Greenwood Theme: When the outlaw becomes the people’s hero"

    Before liberty had a flag, it had a forest. In this spotlight, we trace how the legend of Robin Hood transformed from a hunted outlaw into a symbol of justice, generosity, and the people's voice. As Season 2’s mid-season arc, his tale bridges the old codes of honor with the rising cry for freedom—a mythic echo that still rings in America’s own founding spirit. Mailing ListPatreon__________ **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. **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________ ARTIST ATTRIBUTION Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forth License code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/impressionist-sky License code: UL52PSYVVOS46FRZMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/cory-alstad/wait-until-dark License code: REDLOFHPJY8W08WZMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/el-codicilo-de-isabel License code: J1MDLIZOWQFDDC0K

    10 min

  7. JAN 14

    Interlude 3: Theme Spotlight "Exile & Longing Theme - Exile shapes hope; longing directs destiny"

    What does it mean to be cast adrift, and still sing of home? In this thematic spotlight, we delve into the deep ache of exile in Old English poetry, where the soul’s longing becomes a compass through ruin and winter. Featuring previews of The Seafarer and The Wanderer, this interlude explores how early Christian poets transformed sorrow into hope, and how the language of loss shaped the spiritual memory of the West. Mailing ListPatreon__________ **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. **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________ ARTIST ATTRIBUTION Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forth License code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/el-codicilo-de-isabel License code: J1MDLIZOWQFDDC0KMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/like-a-river License code: 4YL8MIJELFE2SBQR

    10 min
  8. Interlude 2: Character Spotlight "Beowulf & the Monster Theme - A hero’s memory defines a people"

    JAN 7

    Interlude 2: Character Spotlight "Beowulf & the Monster Theme - A hero’s memory defines a people"

    What makes a hero endure beyond his age? In this spotlight on Beowulf, we explore how the memory of one warrior became a mirror for a people’s hopes, fears, and moral boundaries. With a monster at the door and legacy on the line, Beowulf’s tale opens our new season with fire and gravity. This episode sets the stage for our two-part premiere—and reminds us why some stories are never just stories. Mailing ListPatreon__________ **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. **YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing] __________ ARTIST ATTRIBUTION Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forth License code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/nepal License code: FV8JPOLBQ7UE2XANMusic from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/ophelia License code: MBTRL3RENJTGCLK3Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/everglow License code: QYPTHRUTIIKXUXSP

    9 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
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 New American Mythos
  • Show Website
    New American Mythos

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