487 episodes

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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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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Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift

    313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift

    We wrap of the stories of the dervishes (and the mysterious visitors to the party who are DEFINITELY NOT the caliph and Jafar) and then the hostess and her sisters find the tables have turned...because, yes of course, they have been threatening the life of their ruler, but moreso...why were they beating those dogs and weeping??

    The creature is Napf-Hans! A German version of the butter cat who is neither butter nor cat...but who loves cake and beer.

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    Best of the Worst! https://villains.lol/listen/
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    313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift

    313B-1001 Nights: Night Shift

    We wrap of the stories of the dervishes (and the mysterious visitors to the party who are DEFINITELY NOT the caliph and Jafar) and then the hostess and her sisters find the tables have turned...because, yes of course, they have been threatening the life of their ruler, but more because...why were they beating those dogs and weeping??

    • 44 min
    313A-1001 Nights: Party Down

    313A-1001 Nights: Party Down

    A party no one can speak of under threat of death. Genie fights, wizard battles, and grocery shopping. Yes, we're back in One Thousand and One Nights.

    • 37 min
    312-Norwegian Folklore: Let's Dance

    312-Norwegian Folklore: Let's Dance

    A Norwegian tale about why you should pay your employees a living wage (or at least not beat them and try to have them executed), or else you could end up in a never-ending dance party.

    • 44 min
    311-Samurai: Lost and Found

    311-Samurai: Lost and Found

    A Ronin (a masterless samurai) goes on a quest to find a stolen sword and restore the honor of his family's name, but, when it comes to pushing the limits of what is right in order to see his mission through, how far is too far?

    • 56 min
    310-Norse Sagas: The Maiden King

    310-Norse Sagas: The Maiden King

    The story of Sigrgarthr and the Maiden King, from Icelandic folklore has Viking male models, ruthless princesses, people shoving metal down their pants to make unbeatable weapons, dragons, trolls, witches, and monsters.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
22.4K Ratings

22.4K Ratings

Basketball Buckey ,

Best Podcast out there

This podcast it the best and I feel like a character in every story. It makes me feel the best. Keep up the good work.

Chuck Noble ,

Outstanding podcast for all ages

The narrator delivers classic myths and legends with unique insight and good humor.

Update: still listening years later. This guy, along with his wife, make this world a better place with their work. Gracias Weisers, you two are among the best!

Eli-0830 ,

❤️❤️

I love this podcast!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ it is humorous and is very entertaining.

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