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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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April 27, 2022

Episode 281: Hephaestus

April 27, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 281: Hephaestus

Next time you’re buying pottery or some cool jewelry, remember that Hephaestus is to thank for that and SO much more. Learn how the Greeks did Hephaestus dirty, and how he’s even cooler than you even knew.

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April 27, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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greek, it's all greek to me
April 20, 2022

Episode 280: Your Urban Legends LXII - Haunted Houses Shouldn’t Be In Haunted Houses

April 20, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 280: Your Urban Legends LXII - Haunted Houses Shouldn’t Be In Haunted Houses

There’s a lot of teens getting into shenanigans in this episode. Driving on haunted roads that might not exist, accidentally turning themselves into urban legends, and singing karaoke with ghosts. Teen shenanigans!

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April 20, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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listener stories
April 13, 2022

Episode 279: Advice from Folklore VIII (with Dr. Moiya McTier)

April 13, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 279: Advice from Folklore VIII (with Dr. Moiya McTier)

The gods are on the line, and we’re asking them for advice. We discuss “no, for now”, chaos gods give advice on finding order in life, and a living island tells you to live life at your own pace.

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April 13, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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advice from folklore
April 06, 2022

Episode 278: Mami Wata and The Little Mermaid (with Natasha Bowen)

April 06, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 278: Mami Wata and The Little Mermaid (with Natasha Bowen)

We’re joined by author Natasha Bowen, who spins us the tale of her love of mermaids, the darker fairy tales of her youth, and connecting to the West African mermaids of her family.

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April 06, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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Europe, Africa, guest episode
March 30, 2022

Episode 277: Ares

March 30, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 277: Ares

Whatever you thought about Ares before now, we think we can change your mind a little bit. We’re talking about propaganda, roosters, and learning lessons from our mistakes.

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March 30, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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greek, it's all greek to me
March 23, 2022

Episode 276: Your Urban Legends LXI - Pavement’s Gone? Say So Long!

March 23, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 276: Your Urban Legends LXI - Pavement’s Gone? Say So Long!

From haunted colleges to towns full of creepy kids, we’re doling out advice on how best to survive your own hometown urban legends!

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March 23, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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listener stories
March 16, 2022

Episode 275: Liberian Storytelling and Oral Tradition (with Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev)

March 16, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 275: Liberian Storytelling and Oral Tradition (with Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev)

We’re joined by author Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev, an incredible storyteller and educator. We talk about how myths are purposeful, cautionary storytelling, and the differences between oral storytelling and literary traditions.

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March 16, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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guest episode, Africa
March 09, 2022

Episode 274: Vampire March Madness! (with Queer Movie Podcast)

March 09, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 274: Vampire March Madness! (with Queer Movie Podcast)

If you’ve ever debated over drinks who the best vampire is, this is the episode for you! We’re joined by the hosts of the Queer Movie Podcast, Rowan Ellis and Jazza John, to decided, once and for all, who the most vampirey vampire is!

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March 09, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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guest episode, pop culture, roundup
March 02, 2022

Episode 273: Aphrodite

March 02, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 273: Aphrodite

We’re finally chatting about the goddess of Sex, Love, and Not Exactly Rock and Roll: Aphrodite! We talk about why our parents warned us about sea foam, and Amanda gives us a tour of the Poetry Corner!

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March 02, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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greek, it's all greek to me
February 23, 2022

Episode 272: Your Urban Legends LX - Don’t Forget to Close the Portal

February 23, 2022/ Spirits Podcast
Episode 272: Your Urban Legends LX - Don’t Forget to Close the Portal

We’re opening the portal, but don’t worry, we’ll remember to close it. Ghosts help Eric with some home improvement, Amanda goes to WikiHow for some Ouija Board instructions, and Julia gives some supernatural house hunting advice.

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February 23, 2022/ Spirits Podcast/
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