Episode 347: Norse Creatures, Monsters, and More!
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We’ve talked about the gods, but what about the rest of the figures from Norse mythology? We’re talking frost giants, giant wolves, world serpents, and so much more.
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Episode 346: Monsters that Sell You Stuff Bracket (with Eric Silver)
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We’re constantly being sold stuff, but what if we got sold more things by more monsters? We’re putting our favorite monster-branded commercials head to head to decide which monstrous mascot is best!
Read MoreEpisode 345: Your Hometown Urban Legends LXXX - Crocs on Rocks (with Niki Grayson)
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Crocs on rocks! We’re joined by Niki Grayson to explore your urban legends: a shapeshifting, Crocs loving tanuki, and the fae teaching a baby Calculus.
Read MoreEpisode 344: Crowned and Fairy Tale Retellings (with Regis and Kahran Bethencourt)
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We’re joined this week by photographers and creatives, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt, to chat about Western fairy tale retellings, African folklore, and creating fairy tales for a new generation of kids!
Read MoreEpisode 343: The Other Gods of Norse Mythology
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There’s so many gods and goddesses in Norse mythology! But sadly not a lot of surviving stories about them. So we did a quick roundup to tell you about some of our favorite stories of the lesser known Vanir and Aesir!
Read MoreEpisode 342: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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From Greek mythology to fairy lore, Shakespeare has always loved the magical and supernatural in his plays. With A Midsummer Night’s Dream, we chat about hot messengers, earnest amateur actors, and the parallels between rulers and fairy kings. Also, why doesn’t everyone just kiss a little?
Read MoreEpisode 341: Jewish Lesbian Vampires (with Samara Breger)
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We’re joined by author Samara Breger, to talk about vampires: queer vampires, Jewish vampires, and reclaiming The Vampire.
Read MoreEpisode 340: Your Urban Legends LXXIX - Guess How Many Sides a Triangle Has!
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Kids love triangles. Even though they’re very haunted. We tell camp stories featuring night sweeping, our desire to visit the school’s boiler room, and the RETURN OF THE DEMON PLUSH.
Read MoreEpisode 339: True Names
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What’s in a name? Well, it turns out, a whole lot! We dive into the religious and folkloric origins of the True Name, the fantasy works it inspired, and how names are just as powerful now as they were in the dawn of humanity.
Read MoreEpisode 338: Freya
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It’s time for Freya, a goddess that contains multitudes. We discuss why amber is the coolest material for jewelry, Freya’s BATTLE SWINE, and the best drink ever: The Beer of Memory.
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