Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore
A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world. New episodes every Wednedsay!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 473
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Hera | It's All Greek to Me
As queen of the Olympians, Hera gets a bit of a bad reputation. But we’re here to tell you that not all of her stories focus on revenge and toxic relationships. She deserves some love too!
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00:59:03 |
Wed 25 May 2022
Handwritten Hometowns! | Your Urban Legends 63
You know we live in a digital age when we’re VERY excited to be reading a handwritten urban legend. We discuss whether hot breath or cold breath on your ear is better (because…ghosts) and discuss whe…
00:49:58 |
Wed 18 May 2022
Ever After & Cinderella | Myth Movie Night w/ Jane Solomon
Was Drew Barrymore’s “Ever After” the best version of the Cinderella story? We’re joined by lexicographer Jane Solomon to determine if this 90s body glitter filled movie truly embodies this fairy tal…
00:49:05 |
Wed 11 May 2022
Mexican Gothic w/ Isabel Cañas
We’re joined by author Isabel Cañas to talk about her debut novel, The Hacienda, and all things postcolonial gothic! And along the way we chat about Latinx Mirkwood elves, the haunted house book boom…
00:50:01 |
Wed 04 May 2022
Hephaestus | It's All Greek to Me
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…
00:46:23 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
Haunted Houses Shouldn’t Be In Haunted Houses | Your Urban Legends 62
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. Te…
00:52:52 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
Ma'at, the Aspidochelone, and Heimdall | Advice from Folklore w/ 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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00:57:32 |
Wed 13 Apr 2022
Mami Wata and The Little Mermaid w/ 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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00:45:19 |
Wed 06 Apr 2022
Ares | It's All Greek to Me
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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00:48:10 |
Wed 30 Mar 2022
Pavement’s Gone? Say So Long! | Your Urban Legends 61
From haunted colleges to towns full of creepy kids, we’re doling out advice on how best to survive your own hometown urban legends!
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or men…
00:49:37 |
Wed 23 Mar 2022
Liberian Storytelling and Oral Tradition w/ 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 a…
00:44:28 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
Vampire March Madness! w/ 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…
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Wed 09 Mar 2022
Aphrodite | It's All Greek to Me
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 Corne…
00:59:33 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Don’t Forget to Close the Portal | Your Urban Legends 60
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 supe…
00:52:49 |
Wed 23 Feb 2022
Pop Culture, Video Games, and Cosplay as Mythology w/ Dr. Vivian Asimos)
We’re joined this week by Dr. Vivian Asimos, who explains that just about anything can be mythology. Yes, including Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, and cosplay.
Content Warning: This episode contai…
00:52:22 |
Wed 16 Feb 2022
Donkeyskin, Anaisa Pye, and Prometheus | Advice from Folklore w/ Dr. Moiya McTier
The gods have a lot in store for us this week. Amanda talks about being dragged out of the “dank woods”, Moiya suggests finding a third beaker, and Julia gets marriage advice from Hades of all people…
00:59:51 |
Wed 09 Feb 2022
Hermes | It's All Greek to Me
King of Interns, patron of finance bros, we’re talking this week about our messenger god, Hermes! Amanda channels her past jobs, and Julia thinks about THE MOST HANDSOME BOY.
Content Warning: This…
00:51:35 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
Creepiest Floating Body Part? | Your Urban Legends 59
If you were wandering through the forest, what would be the creepiest floating body part to spot? We discuss. Amanda loves a dog with an opinion. Eric wants to slide down the chute. Julia hates the a…
00:41:58 |
Wed 26 Jan 2022
Haunted Pokedex w/ Eric Silver
Have you ever thought about how messed up the Pokemon world is? We have! We’re joined by Eric Silver to do a deep dive into the most terrifying entries in the Pokedex, and what it means for the folkl…
00:54:12 |
Wed 19 Jan 2022
Faithful Companions
Didn’t you want a magical animal companion as a kid? We know we did! Amanda revisits her childhood favorite example, the daemons from the His Dark Materials series, while Julia brings her fave myth p…
00:47:26 |
Wed 12 Jan 2022
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