Myths and Legends
Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. 

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428: Monkey King: The Pride
FEB 11, 2026
428: Monkey King: The Pride
<h1>🐺Inside each of us there are two wolves. They are named 'Shifty' and 'Freaky'.🐺</h1><div> <p>Which one wins? Well it doesn't matter because they're both demons so maybe try to starve both of them out. Or spit in their faces and steal their name tags, like Sun Wukong does. No wrong answers because, in the world of the Journey to the West, anything goes.</p><p>But for real, we catch back up with Monkey, Sandy, Pigsy, and the Tang Monk on their travels as they enter year 14 and the final leg of their journey. But are they ready for what awaits them?</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: Intulo<br></strong><br>An evil walking and talking lizard who just wants to watch the world die. But only if he has to die, eventually. He does? Ok, then bye, world.</p><p>---</p><p>Links:</p><p><strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br><strong>Fictional season 6 is out!</strong>: <a href="https://fictional.fm/subscribe">https://fictional.fm/subscribe</a><br><strong>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br><strong>Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky</a><br><strong>YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube<br></a><br>---</p><p>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Mint Mobile</strong>: New customers can make the switch today and for a limited time, get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Switch now at <a href="https://mintmobile.com/legends">https://mintmobile.com/legends<br></a><br><strong>Quince</strong>: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to <a href="https://quince.com/legends">https://quince.com/legends</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.</p><p><strong>ButcherBox</strong>: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to <a href="https://butcherbox.com/LEGENDS">https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS<br></a><br><strong>GhostBed</strong>: Right now, during GhostBed’s <strong>Presidents’ Day Sale</strong>, listeners of the <strong>Myths &amp; Legends</strong> can take an <strong>extra 10% off sitewide</strong> on top of GhostBed’s already-great prices. Just go to <a href="https://ghostbed.com/legends">https://GhostBed.com/legends</a> and use promo code <strong>LEGENDS</strong> at checkout.</p><p>---</p><p>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br><strong>"Deacon Jeanie"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Galoshes"</strong> by Poddington Bear<br><strong>"Cave Creek Canyon Score 17"</strong> by Poddington Bear<br><strong>"Corkscrew Score 18"</strong> by Poddington Bear<br><strong>"Generously Unsteady"</strong> by Poddington Bear<br><strong>"The Onyx"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Trapped in a Stairwell"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Small Hours"</strong> by Poddington Bear</p></div>
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67 MIN
427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not
JAN 28, 2026
427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not
<h1>🧙‍♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress🧙‍♀️</h1><div> <p>Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought that she might not like you putting her in a box and deciding what she is before you even get to know her? It's something you might want to think about. Definitely because you shouldn't be prejudiced. Also because if she's really a sorceress do you really want to make her mad?</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: Ipupiara<br></strong><br>A hairy, smelly merman who's just trying to keep up with the trends.<br>(Picture: <a href="https://myths.link/427">https://myths.link/427</a>)</p><p>---</p><p>Links:</p><p><strong>Norse myth/legends episodes on Spotify</strong>: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3djcC7s1vLSQVHfln7GRWg?si=iUmFY80jRbeo4xYegNfU5w">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3djcC7s1vLSQVHfln7GRWg?si=iUmFY80jRbeo4xYegNfU5w</a><br><strong>Norse myth episodes by episode post</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/427">https://myths.link/427</a><br><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="http://www.mythfolklore.net/andrewlang/227.htm">http://www.mythfolklore.net/andrewlang/227.htm</a><br><strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br><strong>Fictional season 6 is out!</strong>: <a href="https://fictional.fm/subscribe">https://fictional.fm/subscribe</a><br><strong>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br><strong>Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky</a><br><strong>YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube<br></a><br>---</p><p>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Wayfair</strong>: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to <a href="https://wayfair.com/">https://wayfair.com</a> right now to shop all things home.</p><p><strong>Home Chef</strong>: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href="https://homechef.com/legends">https://homechef.com/legends<br></a><br><strong>BetterHelp</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can’t step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what’s been weighing you down. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://BetterHelp.com/myths<br></a><br>---</p><p>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br><strong>"Jardin des Plantes Score 2"</strong> by Poddington Bear<br><strong>"Ramona Falls Score 1"</strong> by Poddington Bear<br><strong>"Space"</strong> by Poddington Bear<br><strong>"TeleMezzo"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"The Compound"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Vellum and Steel"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Toadstool Runner"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions</p></div>
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59 MIN
426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble
JAN 14, 2026
426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble
<h1>🧞‍♂️Trying to meet the love of your life? Maybe ask for help from two genies trying to kill each other.🧞‍♂️</h1><div> <p>Even if you're not trying to meet the love of your life or, like the characters in today's story, actively trying to avoid meeting the love of your life because you really don't want to marry, you still might end up falling for someone anyway. And then maybe dying of a broken heart because that's apparently actually a thing.</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: Ebu Gogo<br></strong><br>They will take your stuff and your children...and then ask the children how to cook themselves because no one wants to eat raw children, not even hairy monsters with (maybe) dog teeth.</p><p>---</p><p>Links:</p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/426">https://myths.link/426</a><br><strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br><strong>Fictional season 6 is out!</strong>: <a href="https://fictional.fm/subscribe">https://fictional.fm/subscribe</a><br><strong>Discord</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br><strong>Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky</a><br><strong>YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube</a><br><strong>Long source</strong>: <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/52564/pg52564-images.html#Page_212">https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/52564/pg52564-images.html#Page_212<br></a><br>---</p><p>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Quince</strong>: Go to <a href="https://quince.com/legends">https://quince.com/legends</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</p><p><strong>BetterHelp</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You can’t step into a lighter version of yourself without leaving behind what’s been weighing you down. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://BetterHelp.com/myths<br></a><br><strong>Mint Mobile</strong>: This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at <a href="https://mintmobile.com/legends">https://mintmobile.com/legends<br></a><br><strong>ButcherBox</strong>: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to <a href="https://butcherbox.com/LEGENDS">https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS<br></a><br>---</p><p>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br><strong>"Cabana Flats"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions <br><strong>"Ilustrad"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions <br><strong>"Lana Minor"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions <br><strong>"Scallat"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Shepman"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Steady Now"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions</p></div>
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75 MIN
424: Irish legends: Out of Time
DEC 17, 2025
424: Irish legends: Out of Time
<h1>🦌<strong>Oh, deer.</strong>🦌</h1><div>No, really, the love of your life might just be a deer...or, well, a human in the form of a deer. Just ask your two cousins who are also your best friends and your literal dogs. They'll lead you right to her. This is the story of Oisín in Tir na nÓg from Irish folklore.<br><br>😈 <strong>The Creature: Chaneque<br></strong><br>A little shriveled man with the face of a baby who might eat your brain and/or soul<br><br>---<br><br>Links:<br><br>⚠️ <strong>Disclaimer:</strong> <a href="https://myths.link/424">https://myths.link/424</a><br>🏰 <strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br>📚️ <strong>Fictional!</strong>: <a href="https://fictional.fm/subscribe">https://fictional.fm/subscribe</a><br><strong>💬 Discord</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br><strong>📷️ Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br><strong>✍️ Bluesky</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky</a><br><strong>📼 YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube</a><br><strong>📖 Source (dialogues)</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/oisinvpat">https://myths.link/oisinvpat</a><br>💸 <strong>Product</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/catcage">https://myths.link/catcage</a> (warning, some other products featured may be sketchy so possibly NSFW)<br><br>---<br><br>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Betterhelp</strong>: This December, start a new tradition, by taking care of you. Our listeners get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://betterhelp.com/myths</a>.<br><br><strong>Mint Mobile</strong>: Turn your expensive wireless present into a huge wireless savings future by switching to Mint. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at <a href="https://mintmobile.com/legends">https://mintmobile.com/legends</a>.<br><br><strong>Ghostbed</strong>: Head on over to <a href="http://GhostBed.com/legends">GhostBed.com/legends</a>, and use promo code <strong>LEGENDS</strong> for an extra 10% off!<br><br>---<br><br>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br><strong>"Farro"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Glenlea"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Lerma Rojo"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><strong>"Our Minds Following"</strong> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><br><br></div>
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52 MIN