Episode 257: Athena
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It’s Girl Boss Time-- We mean, Athena Time. We talk about some cool birds that we like, how Meryl Streep is channeling Athena in most of the movies she’s in, and how weaving is cooler than war, anyway.
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Episode 256: Your Urban Legends LVI: The Spookiest Story We’ve Ever Told
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This is it. This is the one. Potentially the spookiest story we’ve ever told on this show. In fact it is the ONLY story of this episode. That’s how good it is. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed. Presenting: The Shuddering of Creekside Mushrooms.
Read MoreEpisode 255: The Conjuring and Haunted Houses (Myth Movie Night)
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We’re talking demons, haunted houses, and horror tropes as we watch 2013’s The Conjuring. And asking the important question: How long would YOU live in this haunted a house?
Read MoreEpisode 254: Mermaids, Magic, and Murder (with Maggie Tokuda-Hall)
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This week, author Maggie Tokuda-Hall joins us to talk about all things murder and magic. From the exploration of gender, to werewolves as a metaphor for trauma, and everything in between, this interview has it all!
Read MoreEpisode 253: Apollo
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We’re back visiting the Olympian gods and this time it’s finance bro Apollo. We talk about all the women (and men!) Apollo has wronged, and of course, celebrate SoupFest 2021. You’re welcome, Apollo.
Read MoreEpisode 252: Your Urban Legends LV - Messy Chicken Bone Eater
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We’re going on a haunted date through the forest. Because you don’t really know your partner until you see how polite they are to a terrifying German bone man. But bonus points if they’re ghost hunting grandmas.
Read MoreEpisode 251: Advice from Folklore V (with Dr. Moiya McTier)
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Hold on a second, we’re channeling the gods to answer your questions about creativity, religion, bachelorette parties, body image and more. Don’t worry, your cool wine Aunt Inanna is here to help.
Read MoreEpisode 250: The Magic of Home (with Sarah Hollowell)
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There’s something magical about the magic of home, and Sarah Hollowell wrote a whole book about it. We talk about spending time in the elementary school forest, being raised nerdy, and writing books for your high school self.
Read MoreEpisode 249: Artemis
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Introducing our newest segment: It’s All Greek to Me - Finally Fulfilling the Promise of Spirits Podcast, by Spirits Podcast. And of course we’re starting off with Julia’s favorite goddess from when she first picked up Edith Hamilton’s Mythology: Artemis!
Read MoreEpisode 248: Your Urban Legends LIV - Do You Want to Be a Pickle Man?!
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Children in dangerous situations, children being scared by pickles, the kids are creepy but alright! The new urban legends episode features many holes, and NONE of them are good.
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