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
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
From Greek mythology to fairy lore, Shakespeare has always loved the magical and supernatural in his plays. With A Midsummer Night’s Dream, we chat about hot messengers, earnest amateur actors, and t…
01:03:20 |
Wed 28 Jun 2023
Jewish Lesbian Vampires w/ Samara Breger
We’re joined by author Samara Breger, to talk about vampires: queer vampires, Jewish vampires, and reclaiming The Vampire.
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of a…
00:53:01 |
Wed 21 Jun 2023
Guess How Many Sides a Triangle Has! | Your Urban Legends 79
Kids love triangles. Even though they’re very haunted. We tell camp stories featuring night sweeping, our desire to visit the school’s boiler room, and the RETURN OF THE DEMON PLUSH.
Content Warning…
00:50:28 |
Wed 14 Jun 2023
True Names
What’s in a name? Well, it turns out, a whole lot! We dive into the religious and folkloric origins of the True Name, the fantasy works it inspired, and how names are just as powerful now as they wer…
01:00:07 |
Wed 07 Jun 2023
Freya | It's Norse, Of Course
It’s time for Freya, a goddess that contains multitudes. We discuss why amber is the coolest material for jewelry, Freya’s BATTLE SWINE, and the best drink ever: The Beer of Memory.
Content Warning…
00:59:49 |
Wed 31 May 2023
The Fairy Tale Tower
What’s the deal with all these towers? We’re deep diving into the origins of the fairy tale tower, the historical reasons why they were keeping people in towers anyway, and laying out all the romance…
00:53:47 |
Wed 24 May 2023
Science is Haunted | Your Urban Legends 78 w/ Janet Varney
We hear about Amanda’s bathroom ghost, how all science laboratories are haunted, and cars are just horses and that’s why it works better for some people compared to others.
Content Warning: This ep…
01:04:05 |
Wed 17 May 2023
The Return of Bird Husband
We’re feeling nostalgic, so we’re bringing back an old favorite: THE BIRD HUSBAND. We explore the trope, its origins, and various types of birds who wind up as various types of husbands. As we discov…
01:00:31 |
Wed 10 May 2023
Conspiracy, Ghost Hunting, and Graverobbing w/ Colin Dickey
Join us as we talk with writer and academic, Colin Dickey, and discuss hot takes of ghost hunting shows as reality TV, the banality of evil, and how haunted architecture reflects what society is most…
00:52:19 |
Wed 03 May 2023
Loki | It's Norse, Of Course
We couldn’t do It’s Norse, Of Course without talking about our favorite trickster, Loki. We chat about his origins, the shenanigans he gets himself into, and why everyone is mad at him basically all …
00:54:00 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
Rumpelstiltskin
This week, it’s Rumpelstiltskin. Amanda reflects on pre-industrial revolution girl bossing, Julia starts singing her social security number into the breeze, and how parent’s need to learn better lies…
00:49:25 |
Wed 19 Apr 2023
Totally Normal Stairs, Don’t Worry About It | Your Urban Legends 77
Julia reminds you to warn your partners about your childhood hauntings, Amanda discovers something creepier than smells, and Eric makes it harder for us to sleep. It’s an urban legends episode, y’all…
00:54:09 |
Wed 12 Apr 2023
The Bacchae
We’re back on our theatre grind, this time with a play about debauchery, tragedy, and our boy Dionysus: The Bacchae! It’s a play about plays! What’s not to love?
Content Warning: This episode contai…
00:49:24 |
Wed 05 Apr 2023
Frigga | It's Norse, Of Course
She’s the Queen of the Asgard, highest ranking goddess of the Aesir, and overall badass lady, it’s Frigga! Learn about her squad of goddesses, her magic box, and her confusing glimpses of the future …
00:46:25 |
Wed 29 Mar 2023
Add Your Name to Join the Club! | Your Urban Legends 76
Listen, kids love to join clubs. Even if it means potentially selling their souls to the ghosts haunting their homes. Also an abandoned gym, a mean ghost teacher, and Amanda becomes a Victorian ghost…
00:48:00 |
Wed 22 Mar 2023
Hallmark Movie Golems w/ Eric Silver
So Hallmark made a Golem RomCom: Made for Each Other. But is it actually a golem?? We brought back golem correspondent, Eric Silver, to remind us what defines a golem, as we explore other “made of cl…
00:58:59 |
Wed 15 Mar 2023
Dr. Faustus
Buckle up, theater kids, we made a deal with the devil to cover the incredible store of Dr. Faustus. Faustus loves a monologue, Mephistopheles is a beleaguered middle manager, and Marlowe deserves a …
01:09:05 |
Wed 08 Mar 2023
Baldur | It's Norse, Of Course
We’re back with It’s Norse, Of Course! We’re telling the story of Baldur, who is really defined by, of all things, how he died. Hear the story. Throw things at your friends. Enjoy
Content Warning: T…
00:44:49 |
Wed 01 Mar 2023
Only Sexy Hotels Have Ghosts | Your Urban Legends 75 w/ Mischa Stanton
We’re joined by audio sorcerer, Mischa Stanton, who swears they are not that spooky. Amanda tells us you’re not getting a horse in a basement, we debate whether a ghost makes a hotel sexier or less s…
00:51:52 |
Wed 22 Feb 2023
Clytemnestra w/ Helena Greer
We’re joined by author Helene Greer, who is here to tell us about Clytemnestra, or as she puts it, “The Murder Queen of All of Our Dreams”. We also discuss blood curses, sapphic battle axes, and maki…
01:01:43 |
Wed 15 Feb 2023
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