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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432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out
APR 8, 2026
432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out
<div> <p>🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable Oni</p><p>Are the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions. </p><p>We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new life in exile. As a toothpaste salesman.</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: Kappa<br></strong><br>Famous for being cute and giving boat rides in Animal Crossing! Don't ask about what he used to get up to before he was a kawaii manga star, though! It definitely doesn't involve eating humans and having multiple anuses!</p><p>---</p><p>📖 The Book!</p><p>Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on <strong>December 1st</strong>! Written by Carissa, it's a definitive version of the King Arthur legends.<br>If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. <br>Check it out here: <a href="https://myths.link/preorder">https://myths.link/preorder<br></a><br>🔗 Links:</p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/432">https://myths.link/432</a><br><strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/source">https://myths.link/source</a><br><strong>Myths and Legends YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube<br></a><br>💬 Social</p><p><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<br></a><br>---</p><p>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>ButcherBox</strong>: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year, OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to <a href="https://butcherbox.com/LEGENDS">https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS<br></a><br><strong>Home Chef</strong>: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href="https://homechef.com/legends">https://homechef.com/legends</a>. </p><p><strong>GhostBed</strong>: Right now, listeners of <strong>Myths and Legends</strong> can take an <strong>extra 10% off already-reduced prices</strong>. 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><strong>Quince</strong>: Go to <a href="https://quince.com/legends">https://quince.com/legends</a> for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it, and you totally will.<br>---</p><p>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br><em>Gibbian</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Marking the Clock</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Spiro's Etude</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Illa Villardo</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Ghosts, Yo</em> by Breakmaster Cylinder<br><em>Ice Cream Truck EDMR</em> by Breakmaster Cylinder<br><em>Writer's Retreat</em> by Blue Dot Sessions</p></div>
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73 MIN
431: Turkish folklore: These Dreams
MAR 25, 2026
431: Turkish folklore: These Dreams
<div> <p>✨<strong>Cobbler Ahmet just wants to fix shoes</strong>✨</p><p>But his wife wants those sweet, sweet bath reservations, so it looks like he's going to go be the Chief Astrologer to the Sultan. The only problem(s)? He doesn't like astrology, doesn't know how to do it, and starts out by selling his astrology by the side of the highway.</p><p>That's actually the second story, because this week there are two stories of two Ahmets following dreams. On the first is junkman Ahmet, who has the same wonderful dream every night...except when it stops being wonderful, and starts getting real, he learns that sometimes following your dreams can be painful. And also weird.</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: Wapaloosie<br></strong><br>If you find you're always misplacing your gloves, they might be actively crawling away from you...because they're made from the fur of a Wapaloosie, a half squirrel, half dachshund, half caterpillar.</p><p>---</p><p>📖 <strong>The Book!</strong></p><p>Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on <strong>December 1st</strong>! Written by Carissa, it's a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend for the modern age.<br>If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us.<br>Check it out here: <a href="https://myths.link/preorder">https://myths.link/preorder<br></a><br>🔗 <strong>Links:</strong></p><p><strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br><strong>Source 1</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/junkman">https://myths.link/junkman</a><br><strong>Source 2</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/astrologer">https://myths.link/astrologer</a><br><strong>Myths and Legends YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube<br></a><br>💬 <strong>Social</strong></p><p><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<br></a><br>---</p><p>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Better Help</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://betterhelp.com/myths<br></a><br><strong>ButcherBox: </strong>As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between chicken breast or top sirloin for a year OR ground beef for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to <a href="https://butcherbox.com/LEGENDS">https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS<br></a><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>---</p><p>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br><em>Greylock</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Filesharer's Lament</em> by Chad Crouch<br><em>Cello Pizz</em> by Breakmaster Cylinder<br><em>Rhodes</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Julmust</em> by Breakmaster Cylinder<br><em>Dream Abridged</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Corkscrew Pt. 2, Score 19</em> by Chad Crouch</p></div>
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430: Finnish folklore: Worn Out
MAR 11, 2026
430: Finnish folklore: Worn Out
<div> <p>✏️Osmo is a pretty solid sketch artist✏️</p><p>He’s not drawing a criminal, though. He’s drawing his sister, whose only crime is stealing the prince’s heart. And also maybe trying to escape the prison of the sea king, but that comes later.</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: The Jurua<br></strong><br>Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, there’s the jurua who is taking their family out to a nice dinner…of your flesh. Hope you’re wearing the right creeper.</p><p>---</p><p>🔗 Links:</p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/430">https://myths.link/430</a><br><strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/osmo">https://myths.link/osmo</a><br><strong>YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube<br></a><br>💬 Social</p><p><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<br></a><br>---</p><p>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Home Chef</strong>: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href="https://homechef.com/legends">https://homechef.com/legends</a>.</p><p><strong>Mint Mobile</strong>: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at <a href="https://mintmobile.com/myths">https://mintmobile.com/myths<br></a><br><strong>Quince</strong>: Go to <a href="https://quince.com/legends">https://quince.com/legends</a> for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it, and you totally will.</p><p><strong>BetterHelp</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://betterhelp.com/myths</a><br>---</p><p>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br>"Rischa Textile" by Blue Dot Sessions<br>"Orange-crowned" by Chad Crouch<br>"Khorasan" by Blue Dot Sessions<br>"Ecola Score 3" by Chad Crouch<br>"Corridor Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions</p></div>
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56 MIN
429: Slavic folklore: The Devilkin Made Me Do It
FEB 25, 2026
429: Slavic folklore: The Devilkin Made Me Do It
<h1>👞Goria the shoemaker has a bad boss👞</h1><div> <p>Is his boss the devil? Literally...well, no. Is the devil that Goria meets in a bar actually better than his boss? 100% yes.</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: Jack-in-Irons<br></strong><br>A creature who made it a bad thing to walk around threatening people with a spiky club and wearing human heads. Thanks, Jack.</p><p>---</p><p>🔗 Links:</p><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/429">https://myths.link/429</a><br><strong>Ohio Potato Chip</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/potatohio">https://myths.link/potatohio</a><br><strong>Membership</strong>: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br><strong>Source</strong>: <a href="https://myths.link/goria">https://myths.link/goria</a><br><strong>YouTube</strong>:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube<br></a><br>💬 Social</p><p><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<br></a><br>---</p><p>📢 <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Home Chef</strong>: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to <a href="https://homechef.com/legends">https://homechef.com/legends</a>.</p><p><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>BetterHelp</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://betterhelp.com/myths</a><br>---</p><p>🎵 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br>"Rischa Textile" by Blue Dot Sessions<br>"Orange-crowned" by Chad Crouch<br>"Khorasan" by Blue Dot Sessions<br>"Ecola Score 3" by Chad Crouch<br>"Corridor Blue" by Blue Dot Sessions</p></div>
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46 MIN
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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61 MIN