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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

434: Norse Mythology: The Old Man and the Stick

MAY 6, 202660 MIN
Myths and Legends

434: Norse Mythology: The Old Man and the Stick

MAY 6, 202660 MIN

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<div> <p>🐐 <strong>Who knew packing so many epic Norse heroes into a single house could have such disastrous consequences?<br></strong><br>Not Odin, that's for sure. There's trouble brewing in Valhalla, and there's only one man who knows how to solve it: SkΓ­Γ°i, the smartest famous man of our world, Midgard. But, has the world of Midgard changed too much since Odin last looked in on it?</p><p>😈 <strong>The Creature: Lusca<br></strong><br>If you see octopus hands feeling around your boat, you better not toss that empty plastic bottle into the ocean. Probably don't do that anyway, actually. Littering is gross.</p><p>πŸŽ‰ <strong>The Giveaway!</strong></p><p>From now until May 5, 2026, Our awesome publisher is giving away 35 early copies of <em>For the King</em>, book one of Myths and Legends's comprehensive version of the King Arthur legends. The winners of the giveaway can read their very own free physical copy months before it even goes on sale! Enter to win here: <a href="https://myths.link/giveaway">https://myths.link/giveaway<br></a><br>πŸ“– <strong>The Book!</strong></p><p>Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on <strong>December 1st</strong>! FOR THE KING is a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend, focused on humanity and written for the modern age.</p><p>If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us.Β  Check it out here: <a href="https://myths.link/preorder">https://myths.link/preorder<br></a><br>πŸ”— <strong>Links</strong>:</p><p>Disclaimer: <a href="https://myths.link/num">https://myths.link/num</a><br>Membership: <a href="https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership">https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership</a><br>Myths and Legends YouTube:<a href="https://myths.link/youtube">https://myths.link/youtube<br></a><br>πŸ’¬ <strong>Social</strong></p><p>Discord: <a href="https://myths.link/discord">https://myths.link/discord</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://myths.link/instagram">https://myths.link/instagram</a><br>Bluesky: <a href="https://myths.link/bluesky">https://myths.link/bluesky<br></a><br>---</p><p>πŸ“’ <strong>Sponsors<br></strong><br><strong>Storyworth</strong>: Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th. Order right and save up to $20 at <a href="https://storyworth.com/legends">https://storyworth.com/legends</a>.</p><p><strong>ButcherBox</strong>: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free sirloin tips, ground beef or chicken wings in every box for <em>life</em>, PLUS $20 off when you go to <a href="https://butcherbox.com/legends">https://ButcherBox.com/legends<br></a><br><strong>BetterHelp</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You don’t have to be on this journey alone. Sign up and get 10% off at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/myths">https://betterhelp.com/myths</a>.</p><p><strong>Quince</strong>: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head 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.<br>---</p><p>🎡 <strong>Music Credits<br></strong><br><em>World 7 - Clouds</em> by Breakmaster Cylinder<br><em>World 4 - Trees</em> by Breakmaster Cylinder<br><em>Possibility Portals</em> by Breakmaster Cylinder<br><em>CarreBarre</em> by Blue Dot Sessions<br><em>Only Lara</em> by Chad Crouch</p></div>