Episode 351: Ragnarok
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This is the end - or is it the beginning? - of It’s Norse, Of Course. We break down the events of Ragnarok, the fall of the realms, rivers of drool, and the worst nap ever! It’s a cycle, gang!
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Episode 350: The Tempest
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Music, storms, marriages and murders. Also… Shrek? We’re talking about the magic of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. We talk about the gender feelings we have about Ariel, the cinnamon roll of Miranda, and letting Caliban say the f-word.
Read MoreEpisode 349: Your Urban Legends LXXXI - Clawfoot Tub Full of Pasta (with Brandon Grugle)
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We’ve dragged our good friend Brandon Grugle onto the show, to talk to him about his love of the supernatural, creepy long shadow fingers, “pleasure caves”, and a clawfoot tub FULL of pasta!
Read MoreEpisode 348: Nazi Zombies (with Dr. Claire E. Aubin)
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This week we’re joined by historian Dr. Claire E. Aubin to talk about Nazism, monsters, and the combination of the two. We also discuss researching heavy topics, creating a supportive community, and Sharkenstein.
Read MoreEpisode 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.
Read MoreEpisode 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?
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