Best Merfolk Podcasts (2024)

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Butter 1:13:13

11d ago1:13:13

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Looking for charms to steal your neighbours butter? We got 'em. Looking for ways to keep your pesky neighbours from stealing your butter? We got 'em. Songs to better churn the butter? Got those too. Join Aran and Luke as they dive head first into the world of Irish Butter folklore and superstition. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll call the parish p…

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Episode 72: Safehaven 2:14:37

22d ago2:14:37

2:14:37

Our party makes it to the ports of Safehaven where they hear about an old friend. Support the Show.By A D&D Story

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13 - The Future is Clown Femme 1:19:21

20d ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Subtitle: "And I'm Friend!" Content warning: gore Join hosts Kelsey and Mike (and a SPECIAL GUEST!) as they discuss sweet little angel babies, being testerical, the ins and outs of product management, picking episode titles, and affair of sausages, tripping with AI, hidden human chess masters, racist PR nightmare AI bots, Loab, and more! Reach out …

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S2 Ep36: Mystery of the Phantom Airship Part II 1:15:01

1M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

In the late 1890’s Across the United States, massive mystery airships began emerging from the clouds at great speeds and projecting powerful beams of light… Witnesses of these strange happenings experienced bewilderment, excitement and ever fear over who or possibly what was piloting ships in the sky which would appear and disappear like phantoms i…

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Bonus Episode: Nynes BackStory 2:13:36

2M ago2:13:36

2:13:36

Want to know how Nynes came to be in our world? Find out here! Support the Show.By A D&D Story

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S2 Ep35: Mystery of the Phantom Airship 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

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It is 1890s California. Imagine living in an era before the first zeppelins hit the skies, before the first test flight of the Wright brothers, and witnessing a massive cigar-shaped craft emerging from the clouds. Long before the 1947 UFO sightings of Kenneth Arnold, or the discovery at Roswell, there were reports of strange craft which seemed to d…

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Episode 12 - Luminous Beings Are We 1:18:20

3M ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Content warning: death, abuse, and misogyny Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they discuss iron horses, old ghost towns, an avalanche, corporate greed, capitalism, the women who fought against injustice in the workplace, accidentally starting a book club, and more! Special thanks to Mike's niece Sam for her story suggestion! Let us know who you think w…

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Episode 71: Its a delicacy! 2:55:02

3M ago2:55:02

2:55:02

Ever found yourself chuckling at the thought of a peace-radiating high elf or a rogue with unfailing proficiency checks? Well, buckle up, because our Level 11 characters are bringing the house down with their latest feats and features! I'm Brandon, joined by Bill, Maddie, and the rest of our crew, and we're recapping an epic session where Glenn's '…

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Cromwell's Genocide 46:55

3M ago46:55

46:55

His name is celebrated as an important figure of parliamentary democracy in the United Kingdom. Cromwell dispatched a tyrannical king, was the first Republican and an advocate for democracy. In Ireland his lasting effect is one of a genocidal tyrant. His consideration of the Irish people as inhuman and was self-professed , and the inhumanity for wh…

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Episode 11 - Merfolk of Indiana 47:39

4M ago47:39

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This episode's alternate title: "Because Jesus" We got us a wacky blue law special! We discuss the fine distinctions between gross Spring and pretty Spring. Join hosts Kelsey and Mike in this break from their usual episode format. We got Mike trying to convince Kelsey to get a fortune telling certificate, we ask the deep questions like "Do you brea…

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10 - Two Popes and a Baby 1:00:03

5M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

(Content warnings in this episode - death, dead bodies) We tried manifesting world peace, no dice. But, we are full of puns! Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award. We got Torontos Canada and Mexico, rich eccentric people making strange wills, stonks, legal baby battles, history bones, major beefs, the weirdest episod…

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09 - Nut Stuff and Pass Out 52:42

5M ago52:42

52:42

(Content warnings in this episode - death, murder) Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award. We got an audience member(!), double double this this, jar form philosophers, SAT vocab words, so many missed word play opportunities, a previous story call back, tertiary god stuff, burgles, we reboot the fast and furious franc…

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08 - Were-Curious 1:05:37

7M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

(Content warnings in this episode - conspiracy theories) Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award. We got lizard people, a peppering of puns, tangents, bad dates, closure, pronunciation of a certain planet, telescope use under drugs, cryptids, and more! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if y…

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Episode 70: Razorback Merfolk 2:06:25

7M ago2:06:25

2:06:25

As our heroes rest in the forest outside of wheathollow, they encounter a beautiful singing voice that starts to allure them towards the river. Support the Show.By A D&D Story

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Episode 69: Mother Calls 2:44:10

8M ago2:44:10

2:44:10

Our heroes get horses! We fill the silence with inuendos and Mhors gets a very special letter. Support the Show.By A D&D Story

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Episode 07 - For Uncle Kev 51:20

8M ago51:20

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(Content warning in this episode - death) This episode is in memory of Kevin Hall, beloved by many, including Kelsey (his favorite - and only - niece). Kevin exuded warmth, love, curiosity, and a recognition that life is short and it's important to live with that knowledge to get the most out of it. We love you forever, Uncle Kevin. It will never b…

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Kings of Mud Island 1:09:55

7M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

After the Plantation of Ulster in 1606, three McDonnell brothers, dispossessed, made their way south. One of them settled on swampy uncontested land in Dublin, claiming themselves as its monarch. Welcome to MUD ISLAND. A refuge at the fringes of Dublin Society, Aran and Luke seek to learn of its colourful history of Smugglers, Highwaymen and MORE. …

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Episode 06 - Mob of Poopy Cats 1:11:46

9M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

This is the true story of 20,000 emus, picked to live in farms, work together, and have their lives taped. Find out what happens, when people stop being polite, and start getting real… (Content warnings in this episode - war, depression, guns, suicide, animal cruelty) In this episode we ask the big questions like: "how many hobbies would hobby hors…

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Rats & Bananas 1:10:13

8M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Unbeknownst to Luke when we started recording this episode, it was going to be dominated by Rat stories. There are Bananas too. Some may say we had too much fun recording this one, I say there's never such a thing. Join us in the fun backed by the beautiful ambient music of Gareth Quinn Redmond

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Episode 68: The Necromancer 2:33:58

10M ago2:33:58

2:33:58

After slaying the Goodrya, our heroes ascend the stairs to meet an infamous Necromancer. Support the Show.By A D&D Story

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Episode 05 -Molassicles 1:12:33

10M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Subtitle: "Piracy in perpetuity!" (Content warnings in this episode - violence, abuse, extramarital affairs, mention of rape, death, suffocation, politics) Anchors away on this month's episode! Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award. We got pirates, general crises, videos games, awful segues, brief-ish boring and bana…

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Sleep & Dreams 1:08:29

9M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

ARAN and Luke turn to the Irish National Folklore Collection's Duchás Database and Irish mythology to read you the most effective bedtime story known to man.FROM spooky bedtime stories about witch's sleep charms, TO the Goddess of Sleep Caer and her lad, Aengus, NOT to mention some folk cures on how to get a good night's rest, IT'S all a dreamy doo…

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Episode 67: Goodrya Battle 2:52:04

11M ago2:52:04

2:52:04

Our heroes are joined by a random adventurer in order to battle the fearsome 7 headed Goodrya! Support the Show.

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Episode 04 - The Ballad of Almond Mayonnaise 52:17

11M ago52:17

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Subtitle: "Mud Butt" (We promise this will make sense after listening) (Content warnings in this episode - death) Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next OK, WTF Award. We discuss best times left for adulting vs becoming blobs, the Six Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman, apocalypses, prepping, and more! Let us know who you thin…

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The Black Stuff (Guinness) 38:42

10M ago38:42

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THE black stuff, stout, porter.IT'S synonymous with Ireland, but why?WHAT'S the difference between stout and porter? PISRÓGS barrels into an episode of songs, stories and accounts all about the substance we love to make us silly.MOST importantly we look at GUINNESS.YOU probably know all of the tremendous work that Guinness has done for Ireland, Dub…

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Episode 66: The Sapphire Room 2:35:42

11M ago2:35:42

2:35:42

After defeating the most recent iteration of Lord Bill, our heroes stumble into an old friend in a different and rather beautiful form. Support the Show.By A D&D Story

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S2 Ep34: Merfolk & The Men of Minch 1:36:14

12M ago1:36:14

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The Minch...A treacherous straight prone to sudden storms, strange wrecks, and intense superstition. It is steeped in ancient maritime myths and legends, with tales of various races of aquatic and amphibious humanoid beings. Referred to as Merfolk in the Hebrides and the Fin-folk in the Northern Isles. Whether their tales of treachery are based on …

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Episode 03 - Scabby Dabby Doo 55:25

12M ago55:25

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Subtitle: "Injunstince in Americayyyyy" (We promise this will make sense after listening) (Content warnings in this episode - work and injustice against LGBTQIA+ individuals) Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award. We discuss history of work, unions, LGBTQIA+ in Colonial America, and more! Let us know who you think wo…

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Episode 65: Lord Bill's Stand 2:04:57

12M ago2:04:57

2:04:57

Lord Bill is fed up with our adventurers ending the lives of all of his brothers. Its time to make them pay. Support the Show.

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S2 Ep33: Film Friday: The Dark Side of The Moon (1990) 46:44

1y ago46:44

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Hell in Space?... Welcome back, everyone! For another Film Friday as we delve into the 1990 B movie classic - Dark Side of The Moon. A place where indeed you don't want to find yourself stranded! Portals, the Bermuda Triangle and even the Devil himself are all on the table on this wild ride through frozen space in the year 2022 ;) Join us as we dis…

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Episode 02 - Noon-Time Society 56:36

1y ago56:36

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Submitted for the approval of the Noon-Time Society... (Content warnings in this episode - religion, war, hysteria) Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the next WTF Award. We discuss history, propaganda, condoms, spooky happenings in a New England port town, and more! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if …

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Episode 64: Wild Goose Chase 1:55:12

1y ago1:55:12

1:55:12

After fleeing seemingly invincible knights, our heroes come across a few feathered friends.... Support the Show.

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S2 Ep32: The Dark Pyramid 1:31:29

1y ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Over the past several years, rumours and reports have resurfaced of a massive pyramid structure said to be hidden underground in a chamber beneath the ice, snow and rock of the remote Alaska mountains. Towering over 1000 feet high, this alleged enigma remains buried between remote mountain ranges in a vast ice-covered landscape. If this structure d…

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Episode 01 - Frau Stan Account 41:33

1y ago41:33

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Happy Flag Day!!(Content warnings in this episode - death, suicide, religion)Join hosts Kelsey and Mike as they each try to win the first WTF Award. We discuss mass hysteria, flash mobs, morgues, and more! Let us know who you think won this round - and reach out to us if you have any good ideas for future episodes, whether your own story or one you…

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Origin Story 14:23

1y ago14:23

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We're one week away from the first episode of OK, WTF?! dropping! We thought we'd tide y'all over with an origin story for our podcast. There's friends, and donuts, and bird crap everywhere...wanna find out more? Give us a listen! As always, we want to hear from you - head on over to www.okwtfpodcast.com to learn more or even submit a story of your…

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OK, WTF Podcast Teaser Episode! 2:11

1y ago2:11

2:11

We’re excited to tell you allllllll the weird, funny, awkward, important, and nuanced stories of yesterday and today. Get transcripts and captions for episodes on our YouTube Channel, @okwtfpodcast 😎 Mark your calendars for June 14th! Get our episodes with captions on our OK, WTF?! YouTube Channel. Thank you to Out of Flux and Eyal Talmudi for the …

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Episode 63: Entering the Castle 2:04:47

1y ago2:04:47

2:04:47

Our heroes finally enter the castle after collecting the required tablets, just to find that they have to solve a simple puzzle.... Support the Show.By A D&D Story

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Forest People 1:44:43

1y ago1:44:43

1:44:43

GAELS - Forest People. THIS episode will follow Irish trees through time from: The temperate rainforest which existed before humanity's arrival on the island, to the 1% of tree cover that remains in our wake. FROM the celts who venerated trees, to the Normans who cut them down liberally and the continued negligence by the Free State all the way to …

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S2 Ep31: Vanishing At Lake Michigan : The Strange Case of Steven Kubacki 1:29:05

1y ago1:29:05

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For thousands of years, Lake Michigan's waters have been associated with paranormal phenomena. A type of energy connected to disappearances, strange encounters and other activity that has been difficult to explain. One thing is certain, It is a place that can take you. We are left with an unexplainable series of strange happenings spread across an …

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Episode 62: Mhors 1:30:41

1y ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Monty and Glenn return to the wizard tower and go to wake Mhors.... Also Sam is there. (Pardon the DM audio, traveling but wanted to play) Support the Show.

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S2 Ep30: ITP Film Friday : (VIRUS 1999) 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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Oh Yes... FILM FRIDAY IS BACK! This time delving into the topic of ET alternate lifeforms with the 1999 Sci-Fi Horror classic Virus! We had an absolute blast with this movie as it takes us down some awesomely strange avenues of paranormal discussion on consciousness and pure electrical-based alternate life. From malevolent ET blobs to epic science …

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S2 Ep29: The History of Nazi Archeology (The Mystorians) 1:17:03

1+ y ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Welcome back everyone for a very special Archival Release of The Mystorians Podcast, never before heard anywhere! We thought this audio was completely lost, and features the one and only Archeologist, Adventurist, Artist and good friend of ITP Nikolaus Cox! And his expertise in archeological history. Join Nik & Andrew on ITP as they dive into the u…

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Episode 61.5: Glenn and Monty's big gamble 1:58:46

1+ y ago1:58:46

1:58:46

While Mhors meditates, Glenn and Monty make a new friend. Support the Show.

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Episode 61: Returning to Wheathollow again 1:59:42

1+ y ago1:59:42

1:59:42

Our heroes, finally back in Wheathollow, have to cope with the decisions that have been made over the last few months. Support the Show.

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S2 Ep28: The Chronovisor - Vatican Time Machine 1:20:22

1+ y ago1:20:22

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Time Crystals & The Chronovisor Part II - This is the tale of an extraordinary device, one that was capable of peering into time itself! A Machine that was able to not only dial back in time but pinpoint exact moments throughout history. A device called The Chronovisor. Allegedly Engineered by a Catholic priest of the benedictine order along with a…

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Episode 60: Saving Indugast 2:06:52

1+ y ago2:06:52

2:06:52

In a heated battle with the demon possessing Indugast, our party must make a decision. Support the Show.

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S2 Ep27: Time Crystals & The Chronovisor: Part I 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

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Welcome back, everyone! Tonight on Into The Portal, we get into the topic of time travel in some unconventional ways, discussing the strange new recent discovery of an entirely new state of matter that defies conventional physics known as Time Crystals, and so much more. From UFOs in connection to time travel stories to bizarre ancient alien bugs i…

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Hey What's Up? An Update 4:48

1+ y ago4:48

4:48

The short version: The show is on hiatus, we don't know for how long. We want to make season 2 at some point but I can't promise a timeline right now. We're streaming on Twitch at twitch.tv/meadowlarkpresents, no set schedule as of yet. We aren't really on social media right now (most of them are actively on fire), but you can always hit up the con…

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Merfolk (Merrow, Selkie, Siren) 1:23:07

1+ y ago1:23:07

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MERFOLK - Irish Mermaids - The Merrow (Murúch), Selkies & Siren. IN this week's episode the lads travel from our seas, rivers and lakes through GALWAY and LEITRIM to KERRY and ROSCOMMON in search of MERFOLK - half-human half-aquatic beings which litter the mythology of almost every country. THE BOYS are tracing the myth of Merfolk in Ireland from t…