Best Myths Legends And Notorious People Podcasts (2024)

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Queen Charlotte from Bridgerton (and real life) and The Minotaur (Greek) 58:50

3+ y ago58:50

58:50

Isadora covers Queen Charlotte and looks at how her real life differed from her Bridgerton persona - including how she is Englands first black Queen. Adam, who is in the middle of finals, does a quick Greek myth where everyone dies!By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Pirates, and Press-gangs (UK and USA) 47:43

3+ y ago47:43

47:43

Adam talks about Sir Francis Drake the famous British privateer, and Isadora looks at how waking up on a boat after a nights drinking was a real problem for men in the 1800's.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Witness Ghosts (USA) and Bella in the Wytch Elm (UK) 48:47

3+ y ago48:47

48:47

We are back for season 2! Titling the episodes a little differently but still giving you your weekly dose of Legendary magic. Don't forget to review and subscribe!By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Season One Recap and Shakedown 1:10:44

3+ y ago1:10:44

1:10:44

We talk through most of the 50 episodes we have recorded, giving updates and snipits of information about the ones that suck with us the most. Ben joins.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Grinling Gibbons (UK) and Opinel Knives (France) 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

53:56

Adam tells you about his favorite knife, and Isadora tangents from the amazing Grinling to Christopher Wren one of the greatest architectural minds.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Absinthe (France), Prohibition (USA) and The Great Beer Flood (London) 1:27:24

3+ y ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Ben guests stars along side Adam and Isadora to talk about all things booze - how to drink it, when not to drink it and how to be swept away in a deadly floor of porter ale.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Trash Island (Global) and the Johnstown Flood (PA, USA) 1:06:01

3+ y ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Adam gets passionate (and a little preachy) about the amount of trash/rubbish floating around the oceans and Isadora looks at the Johnstown Flood, and Dam bursting which accounted for 2,208 deaths.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Catholic Saints 1:19:26

3+ y ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Adam and Isadora learn about Catholic saints. Some of whom are responsible for some of the stranger aspects of human life.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Jessie James (USA) and HH Holmes (USA) 1:22:52

4y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Adam is well - and on the phone to tell us about Jessie James and his gang of murdering theives. Isadora explains how America's first serial killer was actually only convicted of one murder.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Toilet Ghost (Korea) and Casper (USA) 55:23

4y ago55:23

55:23

Ben is in the hotseat with Isadora talking about friendly (and it turns out not so friendly) ghosts.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Legendary Buildings from Australia and Ohio 1:27:59

4y ago1:27:59

1:27:59

This is one of our favorite epsiodes and since it was one of our first we thought it was a good one to release again while Adam recovers! We will be back next week. Isadora talks about two buildings in Australia, one still standing, and one which burnt in the 1800's, that highlight the competition between Sydney and Melbourne to be 'the' internatio…

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Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella 1:10:14

4y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Isadora looks at all the ways Sleeping Beauty is problematic, but also has one of the best female villans of all time. Adam looks at Cinderella and how these fairytales have evolved.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Krampus (German) and The Yule Lads (Iceland) 41:54

4y ago41:54

41:54

Here is an episode about Christmas Legends: Adam talks about Krampus, the anti-Santa, and Isadora investigates a family of trolls.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Shakespearean Conspiracies (UK) and Albert Camus (France) 1:17:05

4y ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Isadora looks at who really wrote Shakespeare's plays and Adam looks at a French philosopher, and author!By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Hanukkah Special 26:21

4y ago26:21

26:21

Isadora's Jewish husband, Ben, teaches her about Hanukkah, dreidels, gilt, and the Rugrats comes up more than once.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Vlad the Impaler (Romania) and Mata Hari (Europe) 1:06:22

4y ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Adam starts looking at Dracula but his research takes him into the much darker world of his real life inspiration Vlad the Impaler. Isadora takes a swing at a beautiful spy with the world on a string, and a tragic backstory.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Good Snakes (Global) and Anti-Heroes (Global) 1:15:03

4y ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Isadora does as rapid fire info dump on all the cultures in which snakes are used as a symbol of immortality. Adam slanders pop culture as he looks at the idea of what makes a hero, vs anti-hero, resulting in one of the biggest debates in Legendary podcasting history.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Thanksgiving and Black Friday (USA) 54:10

4y ago54:10

54:10

In this early morning episode Adam talks about Thanksgiving and Isadora looks at the history of the term Black Friday. In a new holiday tradition this is, like most holiday events, unedited when it probably should be!By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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The Presidential Curse of Tippecanoe (USA) and Russian Fairytales (Russia) 1:02:52

4y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Isadora looks at a retaliatory curse for the Battle of Tippecanoe that claims the life of American presidents. Adam looks at the death of Koschei: The Deathless - in a surprisingly upbeat fairy tale.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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The Masters Golf History (USA) - Guest Host The Swingdom 54:51

4y ago54:51

54:51

Racism, sexism and green jackets! We get schooled on the most famous golf tournament, The Masters. - with even more banter, and discussion than normal. Do you know someone who loves golf as much as Ben does? Tell them to check out The Swingdom.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Dyotlov Pass (Russia) and Hydra (Global) 1:20:54

4y ago1:20:54

1:20:54

Adam investigates the tragic tale of Dyotlov Pass - and looks at how the evasive nature of Communist Russia has kept the legend alive. Isadora does a rapid run through of Hydra: the Greek Myth, Hydra: the Constellation, Hydra: the immortal sea creature, and many other places the Hydra name has been used.…

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Gunpowder Plot (UK) and Helltown (Ohio) 1:16:25

4y ago1:16:25

1:16:25

November 5th, Bonfire Night, Fireworks Night, Guy Fawkes Night... so many names from one failed terroist plot to blow up the houses of Parliment. Isadora looks at why it has gone down in history. Adam takes a look at some of the abandoned towns of Ohio, including two towns names HelltownBy Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Sleep Paralysis and The Call is Coming From Inside the House 53:33

4y ago53:33

53:33

Halloween special! Adam looks at Sleep paralysis, and learns that it's more common than he thought - and not caused by demons. Isadora creeps herself out talking about the opening for Scream, and the real life babysitter slaying that started it all.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Mahavir (India) and Children's Parables (India) 1:11:23

4y ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Isadora looks at one India's oldest stories which features a Princess with a very strange power. She also looks at some of the problems of patriarchy in India, and all the great ways it's changing. Adam tackles the way that tales in India are constructed differently than those in the Western world, and at a few children parables written for a King'…

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Hadrian's Wall (UK) and the Ghosts of Henry VIII's Wives (UK) 1:27:07

4y ago1:27:07

1:27:07

Adam talks about his recent trip to Hadrian's Wall and tells us about its history including ghost stories. Isadora looks at the lives of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard - including taking a look at ALL the places Anne Boleyn is thought to haunt.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Plant Hunters (Scotland and Global) and Man Eating Trees (Madagascar) 1:18:33

4y ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Isadora questions why adventurous botantists risk their lives for the sake of discovering new plants. Adam looks at some legendary man-eating trees with a long-lasting legacy.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Alexander of Abonoteichus (Greek) and Human Combustion (Global) 1:11:06

4y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Adam looks at a false prophet from Greece, while Isadora investigates fanciful tales of Spontaneous Human Combustion.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Rasputin (Russia) and Divination (Greek) - Part 2 42:32

4y ago42:32

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In Part One, Isadora looks at the life, and death of Rasputin - developing some fairly strong opinions along the way. Part Two, Adam starts with Harry Potter, and ends with Oedipus, as he looks at the Fates.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Rasputin (Russia) and Divination (Greek) - Part 1 55:35

4y ago55:35

55:35

In Part One, Isadora looks at the life, and death of Rasputin - developing some fairly strong opinions along the way. Part Two, Adam starts with Harry Potter, and ends with Oedipus, as he looks at the Fates.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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The Notorious RBG - Ruth Bader Ginsburg 38:22

4y ago38:22

38:22

Isadora looks into the life, work and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away yesterday. She changed the world with her feminism, optimism and down right badassary.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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La Ciguapa (Dominican Republic) and Queen of Sheba (Yemen) 54:37

4y ago54:37

54:37

Adam looks at a spirit/siren from the Dominican Rebublic and Isadora learns about Yemen, including one of it's more famous (and more positive) leaders. Just a one-part episode this week!By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Snake Handling (USA) - Bonus Episode 19:49

4y ago19:49

19:49

Isadora semi-investigates semi-rants about the Church practise of snakes handling in the Appalachian mountains in this special bonus episode!By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Smog (Global) and Chernobyl (Ukraine) - Part Two 37:02

4y ago37:02

37:02

In part one Isadora looks at Foggy London Town and how Pea Soup Fog was even more disgusting than in sounds. In part two Adam takes time to explain the Chernobyl disaster and the devastating effect it had on people.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Smog (Global) and Chernobyl (Ukraine) - Part One 49:28

4y ago49:28

49:28

In part one Isadora looks at Foggy London Town and how Pea Soup Fog was even more disgusting than in sounds. In part two Adam takes time to explain the Chernobyl disaster and the devastating effect it had on people.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Hawaii Observatory 17:07

4y ago17:07

17:07

Adam gives a quick run down as to why so many space-centric scientific discoveries come out of one Hawaiian mountain.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Zoo Massacre (USA) and Big Cats of England (Part One) 38:48

4y ago38:48

38:48

In the first of our two part episode Adam talks about the Muskingum County Animal Farm Massacre in 2011, which resulted in the death of many exotic animals and new welfare laws. In part two Isadora looks at how England became home to Big Cats, including their real life sightings and captures - and a few less convincing tales. https://www.gq.com/sto…

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Zoo Massacre (USA) and Big Cats of England (Part Two) 54:59

4y ago54:59

54:59

In the first of our two part episode Adam talked about the Muskingum County Animal Farm Massacre in 2011, which resulted in the senseless death of many exotic animals and new welfare laws. In part two Isadora looks at how England became home to Big Cats, including their real life sightings and captures - and a few less convincing tales. https://www…

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Government, Aliens (USA) and Oumuamua (Space) 1:13:45

4+ y ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Isadora does a quick run through of all the government agencies that the USA has run through in their quest to disprove aliens - including the infamous Blue Book and the more recent work by Marco Rubio. Adam looks at Oumuamua a mysterious rock hurtling through space from a place far beyond our galaxy. Is it an alien ship sent to spy on us? Or a par…

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Argentina Bonus - Gauchos 20:47

4+ y ago20:47

20:47

Isadora (an avid horse aficionado) talks to Adam about one of her favourite things - cowboys from around the world - in particular the Gauchos of Argentina. Special bonus episode.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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New Orleans Vampires (USA) and Voodoo Queen Mary Laveau (USA) 1:18:07

4+ y ago1:18:07

1:18:07

Adam investigates two serial killers in Louisiana whose bizarre behavior created vampire myths. Isadora takes a run at voodoo and one of its most famous practitioners.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Nazi Escapes (Argentina) and Rougarou (France) 1:20:43

4+ y ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Isadora investigates the difficult topic of the Nazis who escaped using ratlines into Argentina. She also educates Adam on the involvement of the United States government and the Catholic Church in their escape. Adam talks about rougarou, a French-monster tale that made its way to America.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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The Great Train Robbery (UK) and Art Heists (France and Italy) 1:04:07

4+ y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Adam (phoning in from the South of France) talks about a very famous British criminal and fugitive who evaded capture for 35 years. Isadora looks at two notorious art thieves - one who steals for the love of art, and one for the love of the game.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Unicorns (Europe) and Dragons (Europe) 1:13:10

4+ y ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Isadora takes on the Unicorn - which grew out of the myths of India, and Adam gets to talk Pliny the Elder (again) when he tells his stories of Dragons. Plus they both give you advice on spells, and cooking these mythical beasts.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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The Flying Dutchman (Holland) and The Headless Horseman (Ireland, USA, England) 1:08:01

4+ y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Adam learns about the Golden Age of the Dutch East India Trading Company, and the scientific explanation for ghost ships. Isadora travels around the world learning about a variety of headless horseman stories.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Unlucky 13 9:51

4+ y ago9:51

9:51

In celebration of Friday the 13th Isadora and Adam released their 13th episode, so they have done their first minisode on why 13 is a number millions of people fear.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Howard Hughes (USA) and The Hindenburg (USA and Germany) 1:23:54

4+ y ago1:23:54

1:23:54

Isadora investigates the tragic life of Howard Hughes and finds an admirable man. Adam looks at airships and blimps, including The Hindenburg disaster. And we both root for the return of blimps as a mode of transportation.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Amelia Earhart (USA) and Princess Diana (UK) 1:21:35

4+ y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Adam looks at the theory behind the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, as well as the fabulous aviation history she left behind. Isadora teaches Adam (who was only 3 years old in 1997) about why Diana, Princess of Wales has such a legacy and why her death has created one of the biggest conspiracy theories in modern history.…

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Atlantis (Greek), and Sea Serpents (Global) 1:07:35

4+ y ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Isadora looks at how Plato's writings have made their way into modern legends, while Adam tackles one of his biggest fears, the Ocean, as he looks at how most sea monster sightings are really just the elusive Oarfish.By Myths, Legends, and Notorious People

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Shinigami (Japanese), Duppies and Folklore (Jamaican) 1:07:14

4+ y ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Adam explains how the Japanese Shinigami and the Grim Reaper are not the same thing. And also explains the premise of one of his favourite anime Death Note. While Isadora gives you a whole load of practical advice on dealing with ghosts, luck and moving house within the Obeah spirituality. Specifically she looks at the Rolling Calf, the Golden Tabl…

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Exhibition Halls of Australia (Sydney, and Melbourne) and The Athens Lunatic Asylum (Ohio, USA) 1:27:59

4+ y ago1:27:59

1:27:59

Isadora talks about two buildings in Australia, one still standing, and one which burnt in the 1800s, that highlight the competition between Sydney and Melbourne to be 'the' international city of Australia in the 1800's. Adam discusses a local legend of a building he has actually visited, and still remembers how much it made his skin crawl.…

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