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Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

By: Jason Weiser Carissa Weiser Nextpod
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Summary

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. 2015-2024 Bardic Enterprises LLC, all rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism World
Episodes
  • 434: Norse Mythology: The Old Man and the Stick
    May 6 2026

    🐐 Who knew packing so many epic Norse heroes into a single house could have such disastrous consequences?

    Not Odin, that's for sure. There's trouble brewing in Valhalla, and there's only one man who knows how to solve it: Skíði, the smartest famous man of our world, Midgard. But, has the world of Midgard changed too much since Odin last looked in on it?

    😈 The Creature: Lusca

    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.

    🎉 The Giveaway!

    From now until May 5, 2026, Our awesome publisher is giving away 35 early copies of For the King, 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: https://myths.link/giveaway

    📖 The Book!

    Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! FOR THE KING is a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend, focused on humanity and written for the modern age.

    If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder

    🔗 Links:

    Disclaimer: https://myths.link/num
    Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
    Myths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube

    💬 Social

    Discord: https://myths.link/discord
    Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram
    Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky

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    📢 Sponsors

    Storyworth: Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th. Order right and save up to $20 at https://storyworth.com/legends.

    ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between free sirloin tips, ground beef or chicken wings in every box for life, PLUS $20 off when you go to https://ButcherBox.com/legends

    BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. You don’t have to be on this journey alone. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths.

    Quince: Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.
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    🎵 Music Credits

    World 7 - Clouds by Breakmaster Cylinder
    World 4 - Trees by Breakmaster Cylinder
    Possibility Portals by Breakmaster Cylinder
    CarreBarre by Blue Dot Sessions
    Only Lara by Chad Crouch

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    1 hr
  • 433: Spanish folklore: Doña of the Dead
    Apr 22 2026

    ⛰️When the unthinkable happens, Doña must become something she doesn't even recognize to bring justice

    But, once she travels so far from herself, can she find her way home? This is the story of Doña Josefa Ramirez y Marmolejo.

    😈 The Creature: Sheepsquatch

    Basically a Wampa from Star Wars that lives in West Virginia.

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    📖 The Book!

    Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! Written by Carissa, it's a definitive version of the King Arthur legends.
    If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us.
    Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder

    🔗 Links:

    Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
    Source: https://myths.link/dona
    Myths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube

    💬 Social

    Discord: https://myths.link/discord
    Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram
    Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky

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    📢 Sponsors

    GhostBed: Right now, listeners of Myths and Legends can take an extra 10% off already-reduced prices. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.

    BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/myths.

    Home Chef: 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 https://homechef.com/legends.

    Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends

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    🎵 Music Credits

    Another Love Song from the Corner by Breakmaster Cylinder
    The Sky Darkens by Breakmaster Cylinder
    Trent Reznor Dons His Cape and Celebrates Another Birthday by Breakmaster Cylinder
    Falling In Place by Breakmaster Cylinder
    Slow Piano Pasta by Breakmaster Cylinder
    Finn's Valley by Blue Dot Sessions

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out
    Apr 8 2026

    🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable Oni

    Are the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions.

    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.

    😈 The Creature: Kappa

    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!

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    📖 The Book!

    Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! Written by Carissa, it's a definitive version of the King Arthur legends.
    If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us.
    Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder

    🔗 Links:

    Disclaimer: https://myths.link/432
    Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership
    Source: https://myths.link/source
    Myths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube

    💬 Social

    Discord: https://myths.link/discord
    Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram
    Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky

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    📢 Sponsors

    ButcherBox: 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 https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS

    Home Chef: 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 https://homechef.com/legends.

    GhostBed: Right now, listeners of Myths and Legends can take an extra 10% off already-reduced prices. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.

    Quince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it, and you totally will.
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    🎵 Music Credits

    Gibbian by Blue Dot Sessions
    Marking the Clock by Blue Dot Sessions
    Spiro's Etude by Blue Dot Sessions
    Illa Villardo by Blue Dot Sessions
    Ghosts, Yo by Breakmaster Cylinder
    Ice Cream Truck EDMR by Breakmaster Cylinder
    Writer's Retreat by Blue Dot Sessions

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    1 hr and 13 mins
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love all the stories you've made. love the story and how you narrate too.

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Love the way he reads it and his style of writing. Entertaining and funny. I just love it all!

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Loved the narrator, he was so funny, really made my day, love the story’s as well.

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