Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends


Latest Episodes

278-Oscar Wilde: Skyrockets in Flight
July 05, 2022

Two literary fairy tales from Irish writer Oscar Wilde. On the first, we'll see that even fireworks need spa days. Is that what wallowing in the mud with animals is? Probably, right? On the second, it's a story of love. Cynical, brutal love. The creature

277-1001 Nights: Kiss the Cook
June 28, 2022

The story of the cook and the warlock, from 1001 Nights, where you see how a hot tub can change your entire life's course.

276-Swiss Horror: Along Came a Spider
June 22, 2022

An adaptation of a Swiss horror novella "The Black Spider" by author Jeremias Gotthelf (AKA Albert Bitzius), about a town with a knight problem, so they make a deal with a very suspicious man to help them in their time of need. The creature is the Kanbar

275-Tibetan Folklore: Free Bird
June 15, 2022

A prince, chased by seven evil wizard roommates, seeks help from a hermit.

274-European Folklore: Murky
June 08, 2022

Two stories from Eastern Europe where we see why mythological water monsters aren't a great way to discipline your kids. On the second, if a wizard is mumbling something outside your house, you're in for a bad time unless you talk to a witch. The creatur

273-Robin Hood: The Good Thief
May 31, 2022

You would think, if you're the most wanted person in Britain, you would probably want to lie low for a little while . Robin doesn't.

VIGILANTE IS AVAILABLE NOW!
May 26, 2022

Tim Miller is a famous search-and-rescuer in Dickinson, Texas, who's helped track down more than 300 missing persons. After 38 years of searching, he’s now convinced that he’s finally solved his own daughter’s murder.  In the first

272-Egyptian Folklore: Imposter
May 24, 2022

The story of a young man who decided that he would do anything to live the life of his dreams...but how far is too far?

New Podcast: Myths and Legends, now in Spanish!
May 23, 2022

Sonoro and Nextpod (that’s Jason and Carissa Weiser!) present Mitos y Leyendas. The acclaimed podcast about mythology and worldwide folklore, now in Spanish.  Listen, learn, and subscribe today on your favorite podcast platform to catch all the episodes

271-Korean folklore: A Friend in Need
May 17, 2022

Three stories of people helping people from Korea, including helpful monsters, deadly Pictionary, and why you should shove strangers down hills.