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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!

Education Comedy History Society & Culture Learning
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
472
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Golem w/ Eric Silver

Golem w/ Eric Silver

Kicking it old school in Dark Age Eastern Europe this week with special guest Eric Silver! We missed out on the manischewitz, but we have lots of Jewish lore, Yiddish insults, and pop culture referen…
00:31:46  |   Wed 22 Jun 2016
Norse Mythology Part II - Ragnarok

Norse Mythology Part II - Ragnarok

Break out the REM karaoke, because it's the end of the world as the Norse gods know it. Hear all about Ragnarok, apocalypse, rebirth, and more fantasy book/movie/TV references than even we can handle…
00:17:06  |   Wed 08 Jun 2016
Norse Mythology Part I

Norse Mythology Part I

Follow us into Asgard and beyond with our crash course on Norse mythology! Thor, Loki and Odin are just the beginning. Plus, stick around to the end for a 'Spirits' first. If you like Spirits, help …
00:29:02  |   Wed 25 May 2016
Bigfoot w/ Jake M.

Bigfoot w/ Jake M.

Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Yeti. Menk. This week we tackle one of the most notorious folk legends of all time with the help of special guest Jake! Learn all about famous Bigfoot sightings, the cryptozoology…
00:29:44  |   Wed 11 May 2016
Great Floods

Great Floods

Go beyond Noah and the Ark with great flood myths from Mesopotamia, China, Native North America, and more. We dig into flood origin stories, survival strategies, the merits of Prometheus vs. Spider G…
00:35:08  |   Wed 27 Apr 2016
Gameunjang the Korean Goddess

Gameunjang the Korean Goddess

This classic myth from Korean folklore has an ending that we didn’t see coming! Universal motifs in a uniquely Korean context make for a great episode (with some top-notch drunken diversions). If yo…
00:17:32  |   Wed 13 Apr 2016
Tailypo w/ Eric Schneider

Tailypo w/ Eric Schneider

Learn about the Tailypo, a.k.a. “The Sphinx of West Virginia,” from our first ever guest star! Eric Schneider, also our editor and all-around right-hand man, will teach us about this creepy woodsy my…
00:28:17  |   Wed 30 Mar 2016
Eros and Psyche

Eros and Psyche

This week, a truly epic tale of love, betrayal, jealousy, and a quest literally to Hell and back. Episode four dives into the dramatic relationship between Eros and Psyche. You may have heard their n…
00:32:03  |   Wed 16 Mar 2016
Aswang the Philippine Ghoul

Aswang the Philippine Ghoul

Join us on a journey to the Philippines as we learn more about this delightfully creepy vampire/witch/ghoul. Surprisingly, aswang make pretty good neighbors! If you like Spirits, help us grow by spr…
00:18:30  |   Wed 02 Mar 2016
Selkies and Kelpies

Selkies and Kelpies

This week on Spirits, two very different kinds of creatures from the deep: Selkies and Kelpies. There's mischief, rumors, sexual intrigue... Only the best for you, dear listeners! If you like Spirit…
00:24:23  |   Wed 17 Feb 2016
Persephone and Hades

Persephone and Hades

The first episode of Spirits introduces you to the ancient Greek gods with the story of Hades and Persephone. Find out why marrying siblings wasn't weird, hear what Hades was really like, and get tip…
00:17:55  |   Tue 02 Feb 2016
Welcome to Spirits

Welcome to Spirits

Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. 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 cul…
00:01:36  |   Mon 01 Feb 2016
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