Episodes

Mythology in all its bloody, brutal glory

Episode 175 – The Once and Future King

This week on MYTH, we’re riding back to the court of the legendary King Arthur for the next part of his story. You’ll learn that rules are meaningless to the rich, that magic swords are awesome, and that Merlin always has the next plot hook. Then, in Gods and Monsters, Mr. Vinegar is going to…
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Episode 174 – Jeremiah was a Bullfrog

This week on MYTH, we’re heading to Korea for a strange feud between a farmer and a frog. You’ll see that bullfrogs can grow to enormous size, that rich men are always evil, and that it’s not nice to trick someone into marriage. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a proud papa mole is going to…
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Episode 173 – Holding Out for a Hero

This week on MYTH, it’s time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer.  You’ll learn that you should never trust a Crusader, that lords are easy to bribe, and that sometimes evil gets the last laugh. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young man will be gifted magical music by a…
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Episode 172B – A Brief History of Time

This week on MYTH, it’s the conclusion to the annual New Year’s special! You’ll see that narrators get annoyed easily, that the Sun isn’t as friendly as the Moon, and that there’s still more things to blame Toad for. Then, in Gods and Monsters, Anansi the spider will go a-courting with his frenemy Nothing. Source:…
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Episode 172A – Days with Moon and Toad

This week on MYTH, it’s the annual New Year’s special! You’ll learn that toads shouldn’t try to create things, that the moon is extremely powerful, and that bananas make the perfect snack for new mothers. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a fish and a leopard will fall in love with the same elephant. Source: Basoko…
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Episode 171 – Frosty the Snowman

This week on MYTH, it’s once again time for the annual holiday special! You’ll learn that being a magical snowman isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, that stoves are very sexy, and that you shouldn’t steal a dog’s bone (especially while it’s still chewing on it). Then, in Gods and Monsters, a jolly Christmas…
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Episode 170 – Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow

This week on MYTH, we’ll meet one of the great trickster figures of those stolen away to the Americas – Br’er Rabbit. You’ll see that capitalism is cruel, that all tricksters love food, and that if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a man will…
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Episode 169 – The Enchanted Princess

This week on MYTH, we’re off to Eastern Europe for a Slavic mix of several traditional tales. You’ll discover that military pensions suck, that breaking and entering is a good idea, and that you should drink wine with demons. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a monster hunted by the Witcher will sneak into your bedroom…
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Episode 168 – Sleeping Handsome

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to India for a strange, old inversion of the sleeping beauty trope. You’ll learn that dolls can talk, that you shouldn’t trust people who are too flexible, and that you should stay out of magical doors. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a barber will match wits with a demon…
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Episode 167 – Fear Itself

This week on MYTH, it’s once again time for my favorite tradition – the annual Halloween special. You’ll see that folklore fathers are the worst, that going in search of fear may not be safe but it can be rewarding, and that you can do a lot with the right tools. Then, in Gods and…
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