Episodes

Mythology in all its bloody, brutal glory

Episode 160 – The Sword in the Stone

This week on MYTH, it’s off to merry olde England for one of the most famous stories of Arthurian legend. You’ll see that kings are just better than everyone else, that even a holy duty is nothing compared to a jousting tournament, and that wizards are tricksy fellows. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a troublesome…
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Episode 159 – That Darn Cat

This week on MYTH, it’s off to a mysterious kingdom on the border of ancient Persia by way of Hungary.  You’ll see that the right spouse makes all the difference, that almost anyone can be charmed by a purring cat, and that you should never trust a magician who lives in a cave. Then, in…
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Episode 158 – What Does the Fox Say?

This week on MYTH, we’re headed to Japan for a look at the duality of foxes.  You’ll learn that you should never make bets while drunk, that nothing good happens on a moor, and that tricks are less tricky when you expect them. Then, in Gods and Monsters, there’s no telling just how much a…
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Episode 157 – The Devil’s Footprint

This week on MYTH, it’s time for another exciting chapter from the chronicles of Lacplesis the Bearslayer.  You’ll learn that God is a thief, that the Devil is extremely jealous, and that humans used to only have one eye. Then, in Gods and Monsters, hostilities are about to erupt in the Silly Goose War. Source:…
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Episode 156 – Seven Wishes

This week on MYTH, we’re headed north to Sweden for some unlikely child heroes. You’ll learn that you really should be careful what you wish for when magic is involved, that sometimes magic is just hard work, and that you should never trust a bicycle. Then, in Gods and Monsters, a young girl will set…
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Episode 155 – Cloudy with a Chance of Rice Cakes

This week on MYTH, we’re delving into the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak, now known as Maripur. You’ll learn why you shouldn’t trust strangers met after midnight, why you shouldn’t wear a king’s clothes, and why the best rice cakes fall from the sky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, maybe you shouldn’t ignore the warnings about…
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Episode 154 – Love and War

This week on MYTH, we’re returning to the dawn of time for a tale from the very first city. You’ll learn that you shouldn’t trust a bad gardener, that cities make great hiding places, and that turning the seas to blood is a favorite pastime of pissed off deities. Then, in Gods and Monsters, the…
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Episode 153 – In Cold Blood

This week on MYTH, we’re going to cover one of the most famous stories from Greek mythology – Perseus and Medusa. You’ll discover that a wooden chest makes a dangerous boat, that heroing is all about the right accessories, and that prophecies are tricky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, no really, prophecy is very, very…
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Episode 152 – Big Bird

This week on MYTH, we’re heading back to the magical wonders of The Thousand and One Nights for the second of the epic voyages of Sinbad the Sailor. You’ll learn that you shouldn’t nap in strange places, that you can do a lot with just a turban, and that diamonds are a bird’s best friend.…
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Episode 151F – Dance Macabre

This week on MYTH, it’s the epic conclusion to the tale of the Mayan Hero Twins. You’ll see that you should always be kind to orphans, that you shouldn’t let dancers burn down your house, and that resurrection is tricky. Then, in Gods and Monsters, if you hear whistling from the woods, hide your thumbs.…
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