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Lore
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Lore

Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Mild

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Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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Myths and Legends
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Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

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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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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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A bite sized look into the monsters of global folklore, cryptozoology and mythology with your host, Erin. Jump in and learn about your favourite monsters from Gorgons to Kelpies, to Wendigos to Bigfoot. Stay spooky every Thursday with a new episode with a new monster from another culture. Get in touch on Twitter at @mythmonsterspod
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Mosaic presents Living Myth, a podcast with Michael Meade, renowned mythologist and storyteller. Meade presents mythic stories that offer uniquely insightful and wise ways of understanding the current dilemmas of the world we live in. Living Myth proposes that genuine solutions to the complex and intractable problems of our world require both transcendent imagination and cohering, transformative narratives.
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of an ...
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Blurry Creatures chases down answers for the weird questions and enigmatic creatures that inhabit the fringes between reality, myth, and imagination. Join podcast veterans Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers as they investigate Bigfoot, Ancient Giants, Cryptids, The Nephilim, The Watchers, Ancient Burial Mounds, Forbidden History, Megaliths, Conspiracy Theories, Dogman, Mothman, The UFO Phenomenon, Extraterrestrials, and The Unexplained.
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Welcome to Myth Matters, a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the role myth plays in contemporary life. Host Catherine Svehla PhD. shares her knowledge of mythology and depth psychology to find insight and explore possibilities. What do the old stories hold for you? Learn more at www.mythicmojo.com and keep the mystery in your life alive.
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Dive into the unknown and unusual where we analyze paranormal stories and determine whether or not you should find them believable. We discuss hauntings, conspiracies, urban legends, aliens, UFO abductions, and cryptids. New episodes every Tuesday. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5780832/advertisement
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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The Confessionals is the platform where individuals who have encountered the unexplained come forward to share their stories and experiences with the world. Through in-depth, extensive conversations, we strive to extract every intricate detail of their remarkable encounters. Join us as we venture into the mysterious aspects of existence, exploring phenomena ranging from Bigfoot and Dogman to UFO sightings, paranormal occurrences, and even the world of conspiracies.
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LukeLore

Luke Greensmith

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Have you ever been taught mythology by a very polite British sasquatch? Now's your chance! Join screenwriter Luke Greensmith, primary researcher for the Ghost Story Guys Podcast, as he explores folklore from around the world.
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Yeti

BBC Radio 4

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Tales of a bipedal ape-like creature persist in the myth and legend of the Himalayas. But does the yeti really exist? Two enthusiasts are determined to find out. Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey travel through India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan in search of stories of yeti sightings and encounters. Over 10 episodes, they hear from villagers, yak herders, sherpas and mountaineers, who give surprisingly consistent descriptions of a mysterious, large, hairy creature. This series takes us on a j ...
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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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A father-son podcast about mental health and the myths associated with "masculinity" in modern day society. We will be covering a range of different topics from various different perspectives. WE have both dealt with different challenges but together we have experienced a wide array of trauma and have learned in different ways to push through them!
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Derek & Laurel dish on myths, history, pop culture and more as they explore universal themes in storytelling. From Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to the Marvel Universe and Star Wars, we've been making pop culture sound smart since 2017. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/midnightmyth/support
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A podcast about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean, the real men and women that threatened the trade and stability of the Old World empires, the forces that led them to piracy and the myths and stories they inspired. Famous names like Captain Henry Morgan, Henry Avery, Charles Vane, Mary Reed, Anne Bonny, Black Bart Roberts, Ned Low, and Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach will rub elbows with Queens, Kings, Popes, rebellious monks, Caribbean Natives, African Slaves and notorious governors like ...
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A place to reflect, laugh, and learn as we discuss how we use our minds and bodies to write the best life story possible. We'll talk about topics such as triathlon, BJJ, mindset, Archetypes, storytelling, weight training, psychology, and much more. No matter what the topic of the day is, we'll be focused on how the topic empowers our mind or body to write a better life story, or how reflecting on the story we've written thus far influences our next chapter.
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Join friends Erin and Sarah as they explore some of the best myths and legends featured in film and television. We’ll discover how those tall tales turned into legendary monsters or beloved heroes. When we're not covering monsters and things that go bump in the night, we'll analyze some of our favorite movies and discover their surprising links to mythology, ancient and modern alike. Join us!
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Honey and the Hex

Folklore, Myths, Legends, and Witchcraft

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Honey and the Hex is a sibling duo exploring the origins, traditions and intersections of folklore and where they lie today. Each episode, join Tansie and Tatum as they delve into magick and mystery, at the crossroads of myth and reality. Using personal anecdotes, they shine a light on the past and how it’s not always as distant as it seems. Artwork by Wee Moody Judy
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Welcome to the Strangeology Podcast! I’m your host Jeff Foran. From Cryptozoology, UFOlogy and the paranormal – to legends, forbidden history and more. Listen in and explore the world of the strange & unexplained. Join me as I look into strange and fascinating tales and unearth the truths & theories behind some of the greatest mysteries out there…
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Is it possible for a human to catch fire without any external source? How terrifying would that be? In this episode, we discuss several potential cases of spontaneous human combustion where individuals are found in peculiar ways, with their bodies burned and disintegrated, yet items nearby are completely fine. We also discuss the mysterious death o…
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This family has the worst luck! Iphigenia, Orestes, and Pylades deal with a bit of a misunderstanding. For background on Iphigenia's family and the events that lead to this play, check out this Spotify playlist. Submit your Q&A responses here! Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths i…
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Season 1 guest Nathaniel Schweinberg—and host of Purity Cult Pod—returns to discuss sexuality, various relationship models outside of monogamy, and much more that challenge ideas we’ve been taught in purity culture within Evangelical Christianity. Models of Consenthttps://www.idcprofessionals.com/blog/defining-consent-from-fries-to-crisphttps://www…
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The battle between Eteocles and Polynices is over and the sons of Oedipus are dead. The fate of Oedipus’s daughters – Antigone and Ismene – is a less epic more personal tragedy story and is told in a handful of plays by the Greek playwright Sophocles. One of those tells how the willful Antigone felt she was duty-bound to ensure her brother Polynice…
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During this episode we chat about some tools to use if you are feeling "alone in a crowd". We discuss the tools of being the Observer, how it can increase your ability to be aware of the people and there actions. Watching the details and getting to be more comfortable with them. Time to practice Independence and feeling into what you can do to to a…
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Tim celebrates the 250th episode this week with his guests, Publisher David K. Montoya, Editor in Chief Stephanie J. Bardy, and CEO-in-training Zoie Montoya! They chat about the first episode, the legacies each host has added, and a handful of memorable cameos with congratulations for him and the show!…
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Have you ever wondered what the ancient origins of witchcraft is? How did the black-hat-broomstick stereotype emerge? And what causes the waves of witch trials throughout history, right up to the present day? Ronald Hutton is back on After Dark to discuss the history of the witch, in an episode from our sister podcast, Betwixt the Sheets. This podc…
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It's no secret that stress and strong emotion can bring up so terrible response trees in us. So, in this episode, I wanted to talk about a concept I developed called "Emotional Chasers." Just like a shot of whiskey, strong emotions can burn and keep us from seeing things clearly. So we take a chaser to help it go down smooth. Thinks like exercise a…
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For this week's episode, we're heading over to ancient Greece for three monsters, but also goddesses - the Erinyes! How do these monsters deliver vengeance? How did they come to be from blood or darkness? Find out this week! Support the show You can find us on - Myth Monsters Website: https://mythmonsters.co.uk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho…
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In this episode, Sue Bonney, former head of ESG at KPMG, reveals the real meaning behind the corporate obsession with ESG. From transparent reporting to holistic integration, they explore the myths surrounding ESG and its impact on business growth, challenging conventional wisdom with data-driven insights. Tune in for a fresh perspective on sustain…
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In part 2, we draw the connections between Dr. CBS's Black Scare/Red Scare Theory with the contemporary issues of today: Israel-Palestine, Stop Cop City, "Wokeism", Critical Race Theory, and the distraction that these discourses cause. Black Scare / Red Scare Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/boo…
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The story of Mirza, from Armenian folklore, and why it pays to be a heavy sleeper. Also, if you find your incredibly angry, stinky uncle chained up in a closet...it's probably best to leave him there. If you can. The creature this week is Big Bird! If Big Bird ate corpses... The story of Mirza: https://myths.link/mirza Bacon Bandages: https://myths…
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This episode begins with an ancient Mayan myth about the first human ancestors being shaped from corn. Far from being random creatures, humans were created to bring missing ingredients to the world. The missing ingredients included: a conscious awareness of the wonder of creation, a sense of gratitude and thankfulness, and a potential for imaginati…
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This week on MYTH, we’re heading to Australia for a story of the forces of nature. You’ll learn that logs can be deadly, that you shouldn’t let strangers take you fishing, and that the winds have a romantic side. Then, in Gods and Monsters, what happens when a star is kidnapped? Source: Indigenous Australian Folklore…
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In this week's episode I interview Charlie Claire Burgess where we talk about their book Radical Tarot, their tarot decks, and their upcoming projects.Connect with Charlie on Instagram @the.word.witch or on their website thewordwitchtarot.comHow to get in touch with usFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/mythtarotlove/ Email: mythtarotlove@gmail.comIn…
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The existence of monsters, alongside gods and goddesses, is a distinguishing feature of myths, fairy tales, and legends. Defeating a monster is often the test of the hero, the act that makes that individual a hero. And yet, life is full of challenges and dangers. There are plenty of opportunities for various forms of heroism in this everyday world …
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This episode looks at how Russian colonization has been publicly remembered in Kodiak in the island's recent history. We speak to staff at the Kodiak History Museum, the Alutiiq Museum, and community members who performed in the summer theatre production Cry of the Wild Ram. Guests: Anjuli Grantham Sarah Harrington Lynn Walker April Laktonen Counce…
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Is sleeping with your head facing north a practice that'll bring you bad luck and invite death or is it good luck, welcoming a restful night's sleep and money? [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuu…
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, two podcasters strapped in for an exciting undertaking… It’s been years since we first sat down to analyze the original Star Wars trilogy, one movie at a time; now, we take on the prequels. Framing our conversation about the much-maligned films are questions about the nature of the Force, the balance of p…
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Happy belated Halloween! In this episode, we learn about the Gaelic festival of Samhain, the first day of winter! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by Guifrog, licen…
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Even before humans developed metal tools, stonework, jewelry and mineral wealth have been an integral part in human society. With the advent of the industrial revolution, with coal being exploited as a primary energy source for heating and locomotion, even more minerals ranging from copper to iron to aluminum became accessible on a scale never befo…
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