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Podcast episodes on mythology, folklore, and urban legends, discussed by two tipsy history nerds. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy re-tellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every two weeks, on Spirits.

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August 13, 2025

Merlin

August 13, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Merlin

You’ve heard his name before: Merlin. Not the first wizard, but the most important wizard! We’re taking a crack at Arthurian legend, digging into how the prototypical wizard shaped the stories, including his demonic birth, his terrible romances, and his role as Arthur’s Wizard Daddy.

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August 13, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
Europe, folklore
August 06, 2025

House Spirits

August 06, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
House Spirits

House spirits have been living in our heads (and our hearths) rent free lately! From Central America to Korea and across Europe, spirits like domovoi, brownies, duende, and more have been playing a role in home folklore. So pull up a chair by the hearth and we’ll tell you their tales!

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August 06, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
folklore, roundup
July 16, 2025

The Flatwoods Monster

July 16, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
The Flatwoods Monster

We’ve talked about so many American cryptids on the show, but have you heard about the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia? Settle around the camp fire as we tell a tale of UFO crash landings, Men in Black, and government conspiracy in small town America.

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July 16, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
folklore, North America
July 09, 2025

Three Wise Monkeys

July 09, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Three Wise Monkeys

Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. You might have heard this phrase before (or at least seen the cute little monkey emojis on your phone), but do you know where it comes from? 🙉 🙈 🙊 We do a deep dive into the philosophical and religious origins of the Three Wise Monkeys! 

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July 09, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
folklore
June 18, 2025

Bloody Mary

June 18, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary: A sleepover myth? Or something much deeper? We discuss the mirror rituals of the past, the women who might have inspired the myth, and how modern Bloody Mary might have been a way of fighting against the patriarchy!

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June 18, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
folklore
June 11, 2025

Bees

June 11, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Bees

There’s been a lot of buzz around bees, especially in folklore and mythology! From Ancient Egypt and Greece to Hinduism and Celtic folklore, the relationship between bees and humans has been considered divine - so we’re talking about the good friends, the bees!

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June 11, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
folklore
May 21, 2025

Gnomes 2: The Nisse

May 21, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Gnomes 2: The Nisse

Julia really wanted to title this episode 2 Gnomes 2 Furious, but SEO! We dig into the Scandinavian Nisse and Tomte, the socialist leanings of these house spirits, and just why everyone got so into garden gnomes all of a sudden!

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May 21, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
roundup, folklore
May 14, 2025

Gnomes

May 14, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Gnomes

Those little red-hated fellas that hang out in your garden? There’s enough for a whole Spirits episode on that? The answer might surprise you as we dig into the mythological (and alchemical, shoutout Paracelsus!) origins of just where they came from, and why they’re hanging out with your hydrangeas!

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May 14, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
roundup, folklore
April 23, 2025

Gardening Superstitions

April 23, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Gardening Superstitions

Spring has sprung, and you’re probably wondering: What should I be planting? How do I make sure my garden is a success? Well, we’ve got all the gardening superstitions and folk magic to make your garden sparkle this year.

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April 23, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
folklore, roundup
March 19, 2025

Once Upon A Time...

March 19, 2025/ Spirits Podcast
Once Upon A Time...

Every story has to start somewhere. Whether it’s with “once upon a time” or “when tigers used to smoke tobacco”, storytellers have been setting the scene for their audiences in beautiful and interesting ways. Join us as we dig into the origins of story beginnings AND endings!

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March 19, 2025/ Spirits Podcast/
episode
folklore
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