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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 ...
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Episode 81: Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Barry Manilow
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about George in commuter zen mode, John Stamos' wardrobe malfunction, you don't want to be a dick police about it, and the Black Plague was bullshit. In the Torture Chamber segment, Damon and George compete for meaningless points by making Aaron listen to …
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381: Japanese folklore: Lend Me Your Ears
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Two stories from Japan about the stories we tell one another. On the first, it's a not-so-famous musician who gets a massive new audience for the legend he has been telling. For the second, it's a man who needs to do his duty...which means doing something terrible to someone he loves. The creature is to Totoima, a boar with a stomach ache...from de…
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380: British Legends: I Loathe that for You
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The story of the laidly worm is all about the costs and benefits of kissing dragons on the mouth. The creature is Topielec, and it might just make or break your video game franchise and/or book. --- Sponsors: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering our listeners 18 free meals! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsfam --- Music: "Gene's Waltz" by Blu…
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We finish up the story of Bard with that of his son, Gest, which includes bloody Christmas parties, fun new games for you and your friends will try* and what happens when you forsake everyone and everything you know and love (spoiler: it doesn’t go well). The creature is Sega, a cute little bird who is very, very angry. Disclaimer: https://myths.li…
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The first part of the story of Bard, a medieval Icelandic dad who goes full Batman. The creature is Stallo. It's made of turf and magic, but it takes half your remaining life as soon as it's born, so it's kind of like a real human child in that way. Links: Poll/disclaimer: https://myths.link/378 Source for these episodes: https://myths.link/bardsag…
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Episode 80: John Waite, Paul Shaffer, Neil and Dara Sedaka
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about nuts on Clark, fuck everyone in 1980, neither pop nor craft, and creating a situation for social services. In the Torture Chamber segment, Aaron and Damon compete for meaningless points by making George listen to his most hated music. Will George sur…
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A story from "One Thousand and One Nights" about three wondrous gifts: a clock, a security system, and a fake horse that can fly. Bet you can't guess which one wins the prize at the king's big science and geometry fair. The creature is the Tangie! It'll be your friend, but only if you want to do crime. -- Sponsors: BetterHelp: Myths and Legends is …
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Three stories from Denmark about learning from your mistakes. Or not learning, and donating six full bags of gold to the local thieves. The creature is the swamfisk. It's horrible, horrible smell is a personal choice. Dwarves fighting cranes in Greenland: https://myths.link/376 Dustache dustpan: https://myths.link/dustache --- Sponsors: GhostBed: R…
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Episode 79: Queen, Don McLean, Aretha Franklin
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Kelly Kelly in the booby hatch, Aawon Bwitt of Gwease fame, someone put a wallet in her mouth, and I now pronounce you man and Stamp Act. In the Torture Chamber segment, George and Aaron compete for meaningless points by making Damon listen to his mo…
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We're back in the story of the Monkey King and the Journey to the West where maybe this monastery is different and not haunted and infested with monsters? Maybe? Please? Also, we'll see if Xuanzang is old enough to go beg for food on his own without a bodyguard. The creature is Storsjöodjuret, and it's open season on cat-headed snake monsters. --- …
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374: European Fairy Tales: Mermaider (part 2 of 2)
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Undine the water elemental has a soul. And an evil uncle. And a friend who is in love with her husband. And about a thousand family members who want to see that everything works out for her. Her story, and that of Sir Huldbrand's, is far from over. The creature is Sore-Gus, who's actually pretty sore. Because he's missing both a chunk of meat from …
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Episode 78: Metallica and Lou Reed, Dalton Grant, Dave and the Dynamos
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In this episode of Ear and Loathing, your hosts Aaron, Damon and George (The Gitmo Bros) talk about Squo stans, Freddie Mercury's special needs cousin, Aaron saved the record, and we got Coppertone over here. In the Torture Chamber segment, Damon and George compete for meaningless points by making Aaron listen to his most hated music. Will Aaron su…
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373: European Fairy Tales: The Elements (part 1 of 2)
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The story of Undine, by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, is a direct precursor to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" and comes inspired by the soulless elemental creatures some alchemists thought populated our world. Really they just want to marry you and are mostly nice. The creatures this week are the Sirena, the Boa, and more - extremel…
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The story of Demeter from Greek mythology is one of finding her place in the world. A world run by her terrible siblings, but it's ok. She's her own person and she can weather anything as long as she has her daughter Persephone by her side. As long as nothing happens to Persephone. The creature is the Ya-Te-Veo, a story told by people who traveled …
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