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Episode 89 – A Hero’s Journey

This week on MYTH, we’re headed back to Latvia to catch up with our bear-slaying hero.  You’ll learn that they just don’t make boats like they used to, that it helps if a goddess thinks you’re cute, and that it’s easy for jocks to become best friends.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s an adorable…
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Episode 88 – You’re Welcome

This week on MYTH, we’re going to catch up with one of the all-time great tricksters.  You’ll see that fire likes to hide, that you can’t trust birds, and that toenails are valuable.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s a tragic tale of jealousy, revenge, and…fluffy critters? Check out this episode!

Episode 87 – Shotgun Wedding

This week on MYTH, it’s a strange inversion of the more famous tale of The Little Mermaid.  You’ll see that you shouldn’t trust strange mermen, that bells are more powerful than children, and that underwater houses are dope.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn why you shouldn’t piss off your She-Hulk wife. Check out…
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Episode 86 – For Fox Sake

This week on MYTH, it’s a pair of sexy shape-shifting spirits.  You’ll discover that Emperors can be creepy old men, that some women give foxy a whole new meaning, and that the Mikado isn’t just a Gilbert and Sullivan opera that I use as a vocal warmup.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s the supernatural…
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Episode 85 – Lazy Town

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to the Philippines for a less than loveable trickster.  You’ll find that sand doesn’t kill fleas, that gravity makes a poor cook, and that you can’t cook rice in coins.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s a backwards-jointed creature with a strong maternal instinct. Check out this episode!

Episode 84 – A Pound of Flesh

This week on MYTH, it’s tales of love, loss, and litigation for the annual Valentine’s special.  You’ll learn that the best things happen to the worst people, that you should always have a lawyer read your contracts, and that we’ll always have Casablanca. Check out this episode!

Episode 83 – The Terrible Tortoise

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to Nigeria for stories of an uncommon villain – the tortoise.  You’ll learn why you should never step over sticks, why magic drums are more trouble than they’re worth, and why you can’t trust your kids.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s a story of treachery, mutilation, and delicious…
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Episode 82 – Battle of the Seasons

This week on MYTH, we’re finally going to begin the long journey out of the cruel heart of winter.  You’ll discover that cactus leaves make mediocre meals, that corn can travel very fast, and that lightning can turn you into Gandalf the White.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, a rabbit and a spider will square…
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Episode 81 – Naughty or Nice?

This week on MYTH, it’s our annual holiday special.  You’ll see that not all holiday stories are bright and cheerful, that it pays to be humble, and that abandonment can be a good thing.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, it’s 13 Christmas-themed pranksters with some very gross habits. Check out this episode!

Episode 80B – Crime and Punishment

This week on MYTH, it’s the epic conclusion to the tale of Rhiannon.  You’ll learn that you should never take other people’s cups, that hanging is an appropriate punishment for a mouse, and that England is a terrible place to live.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll discover why you should never sleep outside. Check…
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