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
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 472
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Kali
She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’ll cut you in the face. Then behead you and wear it as a necklace. That’s right, we’re talking about Hindu goddess of badassery, Kali! We take tips on how to participat…
00:29:50 |
Wed 15 Feb 2017
Bonus Episode: Seductress Roundup
Dating can be treacherous, even without skeletal girlfriends, spider wives, child-eating mistresses, and crazy vengeance monsters. But don’t worry! The ladies at Spirits are here to help you navigate…
00:19:04 |
Wed 08 Feb 2017
30 Myths in 30 Minutes (ANNIVERSARY BONANZA)
A whole year has come and gone, and we’ve told a lot of stories. So why not DOUBLE IT? To celebrate Spirits Podcast’s first birthday, we’re giving you 30 myths in as many minutes - we hit almost ever…
00:34:03 |
Wed 01 Feb 2017
The Hero’s Journey w/ Mischa Stanton
All stories have the same roots - or, at least, that’s what our boy Joseph Campbell says. This week, we enter into the cycle of The Hero’s Journey with special guest Mischa Stanton. We’ll talk Basic …
00:35:49 |
Wed 18 Jan 2017
Time
It's time to get a little abstract! (Get it? Because it's about Time?) With dad jokes galore, we dive into the New Year head-first with deities and spirits who control what is to come in the next yea…
00:28:19 |
Wed 04 Jan 2017
Blooper Reel #1
After 24 episodes and many many drinks, there is a LOT of tape on our cutting room floor. We thought it was only fair to share some of these good, good spooky goofs, gags, and bloopers with you as th…
00:06:43 |
Wed 28 Dec 2016
Krampus w/ Eric Schneider
He's made a list, and we've gotten smashed. This week, we stumble through the story of Krampus, the half-goat, half-demon, anti-Santa Claus. Unique traditions, questionable origins, and weird pop cul…
00:31:26 |
Wed 21 Dec 2016
Koschei the Deathless w/ Ivan Plis
There's nothing quite like a fairy tale. Heroes on quests, helpful magical animals, and… hidden sex dungeons?! We break down the famous Russian folktale of Koschei the Deathless, which defies the con…
00:34:25 |
Wed 07 Dec 2016
Hometown Urban Legends
Your hometown defines you - the stories you hear end up being the stories that you tell through the rest of your life. This week, in honor of heading home for Thanksgiving, we bring you the urban leg…
00:41:15 |
Wed 23 Nov 2016
Medusa and the Gorgons
What makes a monster? This week, we take a well-known myth and turn it on its (snake) head. Everyone knows Medusa’s image and ability to turn people to stone, but we dive into her tragic origins and …
00:26:44 |
Wed 09 Nov 2016
Midnight Mary w/ Grace McCreight
How many times do we have to tell you - Stay out of graveyards! Unless you're into tragic lives, mysterious deaths, and long-lasting urban legends. Our guest Grace McCreight (@lizardtruth_) brings th…
00:27:53 |
Wed 26 Oct 2016
Bonus Episode: Jack O'Lanterns
We couldn't resist bringing you a special bonus minisode on the spooky topic of Jack O'Lanterns! Where did this tradition come from? Were they always pumpkins, and always faces? How about that odd na…
00:10:26 |
Wed 19 Oct 2016
Japanese Urban Legends
A popup ad gone wrong. A fatal taxi ride. A host of vengeful ghosts. Present-day Japan has so many creepy-cool urban legends to offer, we just had to give you a round up before Halloween. We’ll teach…
00:24:32 |
Wed 12 Oct 2016
South African Rain Queens
We feel a storm coming! Find out what the X-Men, tempests, and royal succession debates have in common as we learn about the Modjadji, the long line of queens ruling the Balobedu people of South Afri…
00:22:07 |
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Stonehenge w/ Lauren Shippen
Across the misty moors of Wales and England, we stumble across the Druids' most mysterious landmark: Stonehenge. Follow us into the shadowed origins of this ancient formation and speculate with us ab…
00:37:43 |
Wed 14 Sep 2016
Bird Ladies of Russia
Who knew Russian mythology includes so many half-bird, half-woman creatures?! They run the gamut from prophets to sirens to companions for very emo hunters. Plus: inexplicable boobs galore!
If you l…
00:29:43 |
Wed 31 Aug 2016
Maui
Before you see Disney’s upcoming movie Moana, learn all about the badass demigod Maui, origin stories of the Pacific Islands, and very human mythological metaphors of Polynesia and Hawaii. The sun is…
00:28:25 |
Wed 17 Aug 2016
Ghosts of Orlando w/ Matt A.
Something is in the water. Follow us down a one-lane road through hills and swamps to uncover the mysteries of Cassadaga, Florida. Special guest Matt tells us all about his first-hand experience with…
00:30:13 |
Wed 03 Aug 2016
Chinese Demonology
Dive with us into the treacherous waters of Chinese Demonology, where giant clam monsters and sea serpents lurk. We encounter everything from zombies, to Pokemon Go, to monkeys creepier than your chi…
00:28:49 |
Wed 20 Jul 2016
Erzulies and Haitian Voodoo
Feel the love as we explore Haitian Voodoo and its unique family of love spirits, the Erzulie. We look at three Erzulie who specialize in romantic love, motherly love, and love gone wrong. Plus, more…
00:23:57 |
Wed 06 Jul 2016
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