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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Since it’s nearing Thanksgiving, Julia presents a hyper local cult that’s been fascinating her - The Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians and their attempt to raise an Immortal Baby. That’s all we’re giving you. Buckle up.
Read MoreThis goddess is giving mother. Literally. This many-named deity, Hathor, is the goddess of love, sex, makeup, and even hangovers. You can see why we’re excited to talk about her.
Read More100 spooky urban legends episodes. Who would have thought? We celebrate that number with the coolest cryptid mom ever, the worst building material ever, and GHOSTLY VIDEO EVIDENCE!
Read MoreIf you’re not thinking about the best ways to creep people out with your final wishes after you die, you’re not optimizing. An urban legends episode featuring witches’ graves, ladies in green, and spooky sleep things!
Read MoreSomething a story is short, sweet, and more importantly, spooky! So we’ve got a variety of those quicker stories this episode - from graves, to elementary school ghost hunting clubs, to the worst story a grandma has ever told, these are short, quick, and terrifying!
Read MoreWe let Girl Guides get up to the wildest stuff. From age-inappropriate field trips, handsy ghosts, and the return of the Half-Perched House, this episode has us riled up!
Read MoreWe’ve got a goddess double header! We dive into two underappreciated goddesses, who really are way cooler than you were led to believe in your elementary school Egyptian history unit.
Read MoreThis is a very grandparent-focused episode. Grandparents haunting churches, haunting plants, all different hauntings. PLUS a ghost child named…. Semler? Who knows what’s up with that.
Read MoreWe’ve been circling around Horus like a HAWK during this series, but now it’s finally time to dive right into it. We talk about the origins of this boy bird king, how he grew up, and how he managed to finally become the head god in charge!
Read MoreWe are digging into urban legends near and far with our guest, Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria. We chat about the cross section of poetry and moral panic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and where fear comes from.
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