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
The Boogeyman
There’s monsters that our parents warned us about, mostly because if they just told us to do something, we wouldn’t listen: Boogeymen! We go through some of the original boogeymen, where they came fr…
01:00:13 |
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Astrology and Shakespeare w/ Kelly Downes
Did you know that Shakespeare was really into astrology? We sure didn’t, which is why we’re joined by Kelly Downes, who gives us a great discussion to bookend our Supernatural Shakespeare series!
C…
01:00:06 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
Black Cats
October might be newly over, but we’re keeping the spooky vibes going by talking about black cats! We talk about cat worship, how cats went from lucky to unlucky, and how Pope Gregory and some guy na…
00:55:47 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
We Demand Answers | Your Urban Legends 84
Halloween is just around the corner, so naturally it’s time to hear some urban legends! We demand more answers, we respect the survival instincts of Australian teens, and we talk about the worst thin…
00:54:01 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Homer & The Iliad w/ Lexie Henning
Traveling bards, days of performances, and a 10 year war - we’re talking about Homer and The Iliad with scholar and podcaster, Lexie Henning!
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations ab…
00:57:51 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
Hamlet
Alas, poor Hamlet! We haven’t talked about him yet, Horatio. We’re getting close to wrapping up our Supernatural Shakespeare series, but of course we have to talk about Horatio, ghosts, “madness”, an…
00:57:30 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Board Games with Ghosts | Your Urban Legends 83
There’s a lot of haunted houses in this one, so it’s perfect to start October off! Board games with ghosts, the most haunted episode of Gordon Ramsey’s TV show, and a McDonald’s Play Place that is no…
00:51:47 |
Wed 04 Oct 2023
Mexican Vampires w/ Isabel Cañas
Author Isabel Cañas is back to talk about her newest book, Vampires of El Norte! We chat about Mexican vampires and boogeymen, historical romance, and drawing inspiration from her family’s history.
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00:54:59 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
Macbeth
Macbeth is chock full of superstitions, prophecies, witches, and omens. So what better play to talk about for our Supernatural Shakespeare episodes? We talk about our own experiences backstage, the o…
01:00:19 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Most Haunted House Competition | Your Urban Legends 82
We’ve got goosebumps, which is the perfect way to start off the spooky season! We’ve got haunted libraries, a really scary visitor to a house, and a competition for whose house is most haunted.
Cont…
00:49:16 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Indigenous Horror w/ Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
We’re joined by the editors of Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst. They talk about finding community online, what makes Native stories p…
00:49:25 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
Ragnarok | It's Norse, Of Course
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!
Conte…
00:49:07 |
Wed 30 Aug 2023
The Tempest
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…
00:55:29 |
Wed 23 Aug 2023
Clawfoot Tub Full of Pasta | Your Urban Legends 81 w/ Brandon Grugle
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!
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00:54:57 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
Nazi Zombies w/ Dr. Claire E. Aubin
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 …
00:59:38 |
Wed 09 Aug 2023
Norse Creatures, Monsters, and More! | It's Norse, Of Course
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.
Content Warning: This episode c…
01:01:14 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
Monsters that Sell You Stuff Bracket w/ Eric Silver
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! …
01:07:44 |
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Crocs on Rocks | Your Hometown Urban Legends 80 w/ Niki Grayson
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.
Content Warning: This episode contains convers…
00:54:55 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
Crowned and Fairy Tale Retellings w/ Regis and Kahran Bethencourt
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 ki…
00:52:22 |
Wed 12 Jul 2023
The Other Gods of Norse Mythology | It's Norse, Of Course
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 know…
00:52:47 |
Wed 05 Jul 2023
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