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Myths and Legends

By: Jason Weiser Carissa Weiser Nextpod
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  • Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.
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  • 374: European Fairy Tales: Mermaider (part 2 of 2)

    374: European Fairy Tales: Mermaider (part 2 of 2)
    Jun 26 2024
    Undine the water elemental has a soul. And an evil uncle. And a friend who is in love with her husband. And about a thousand family members who want to see that everything works out for her. Her story, and that of Sir Huldbrand's, is far from over.

    The creature is Sore-Gus, who's actually pretty sore. Because he's missing both a chunk of meat from his side.

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    Music:

    "Forner's Churn" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Fieldfare" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Sandpiper in Motion" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Cover Letter" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Dusky" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Crested T" by Blue Dot Sessions
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    53 mins
  • 373: European Fairy Tales: The Elements (part 1 of 2)

    373: European Fairy Tales: The Elements (part 1 of 2)
    Jun 19 2024
    The story of Undine, by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, is a direct precursor to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" and comes inspired by the soulless elemental creatures some alchemists thought populated our world. Really they just want to marry you and are mostly nice.

    The creatures this week are the Sirena, the Boa, and more - extremely dangerous snakes who just want to drink way too much milk.

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    Music:

    "Warm Fingers" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Verdigris" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Castor Wheel Pivot" by Blue Dot Sessions
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    36 mins
  • 372: Greek Myths: Things as they Are

    372: Greek Myths: Things as they Are
    Jun 12 2024
    The story of Demeter from Greek mythology is one of finding her place in the world. A world run by her terrible siblings, but it's ok. She's her own person and she can weather anything as long as she has her daughter Persephone by her side. As long as nothing happens to Persephone.

    The creature is the Ya-Te-Veo, a story told by people who traveled Central and South America in the 1800s.

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    Music:

    "A Common Pause" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Caustic Pulse" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Onside" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Stensal Landing" by Blue Dot Sessions
    "Greybeard" by Blue Dot Sessions
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    49 mins
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i love this podcast

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Great podcast!!!

We love listening to this with our teens! He has a fun spin on these!

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All time favorite podcast

I have been listening since 2017 and since then have not missed an episode, I cannot describe what this podcast means to me, thank you Jason and Carissa for always keeping us entertained.

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Awesome

I have been listening to you for over 5 years your voice sounds like a narrator and I makes me want to fall asleep.

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Fun & Educational,

my favorite storyteller telling my favorite stories. this wife & husband team are great, they focus on the entire family being able to enjoy their take on myth & legends, they fill this episode with their humor which ensures they nudge you to LISTEN TO JUST ONE MORE EPISODE.

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Love Myths & Legends !!!!

I love the narrator, love the humor and love the stories!!
Great podcast! Keep it coming!

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Love this podcast

I really love this podcast. Jason is funny, the stories are well told, and it’s educational.

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Great narration and editing.

A fave listen; well researched and concieved. Very well edited. Fun stuff for most tastes and interests.

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