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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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Join hosts Brennan Storr and Paul Bestall as they unravel spine-chilling tales of the supernatural, exploring haunted locations, eerie encounters, and the unexplained mysteries lurking in the shadows around the world.
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Once upon a time, many centuries ago, the veil between the realms of the mortal and the divine was nonexistent. Knowledge and information flowed freely, and the gods eagerly imbued their wisdom to all of their followers. After a time, mortals developed a desire for independence, and a young hero found a way to build a barrier that no divine voice could penetrate. Undeterred, the gods patiently waited until they discovered a rather unorthodox solution for their communication conundrum. Mortal ...
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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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… Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strangeology-podcast-exploring-the-world-of-weird--6216321/support.
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Digital Folklore

Perry Carpenter & Mason Amadeus | Realm

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Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge. This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they ...
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muzykatradycyjna.pl

muzykatradycyjna.pl

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Podcasty muzykatradycyjna.pl opowiadają dźwiękiem o muzyce wiejskiej w różnych regionach Polski. Prezentujemy nagrania wykonawców kontynuujących lokalne i rodzinne zwyczaje muzyczne. Rozmawiamy o historii muzyki tradycyjnej, jej współczesnych odsłonach i przyszłości. Chcemy stworzyć przestrzeń do dyskusji o aktualnych kontekstach tradycji muzycznych i stawiania pytań – dlaczego, po co i jak? Gośćmi podcastów są mistrzowie śpiewu i gry na instrumentach oraz ich uczniowie. Dzielą się swoją muz ...
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Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0.5% of shows globally, bringing free access to many of the world's experts in folklore, authors, broadcasters and more.
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I’m Samantha Sear, a podcaster, homemaker and stay-at-home-mum. In this podcast I explore the magic and wonders of the natural world. I give tips and insights on aligning with the seasons, selfcare, slow living and how to feel rooted by nature.
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Join us on a captivating journey into the enchanting world of folklore! In today's episode, we delve deep into the myths, legends, and stories that have shaped cultures around the globe. Discover the secrets behind ancient tales, legendary creatures, and the timeless wisdom passed down through generations.
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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 producer and screenwriter Luke Greensmith as he explores folklore from around the world.
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A documentary-style podcast that explores the supernatural by recalling the beliefs of the past to inform the present. Delving into mythology, the occult, high strangeness, and alternative history, the show draws from philosophic, spiritual, and scientific perspectives to contemplate our greatest mysteries.
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It’s An Odd World After All

It’s An Odd World After All

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Welcome to It’s An Odd World After All! Your host Jensen narrates the spookiest paranormal stories out there. If you need a good spook or love paranormal stories, this podcast will give you that chill down your spine you’re craving!
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Mythillogical is the podcast where two enthusiasts of mythology, history and folklore try and make sense of the wide variety of fantastic tales told by cultures around the world. We discuss why the same idea can show up in the mythology of cultures on opposite sides of the world, what real events can inspire superstition and folklore, how stories can completely change over time, and where possible try to figure out what could have inspired people to dream up dragons, demons, gods and monster ...
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Lore

Aaron Mahnke

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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & 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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From the latest contemporary urban sounds to folkloric, traditional and hybrid sounds - RADIO CLANDESTINO brings you a unique playlist from a diverse range of countries and cultures. Produced in Canberra, Australia by a roster of local DJs and presenters who all bring their passion for world sounds to the table, RADIO CLANDESTINO is your aural ticket to unknown musical landscapes and horizons - best listened to while dancing or with headphones (or both!)
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FOLKLORE

Folklore Podcast

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When Tamsin Wheatley receives a series of mysterious cassette tapes from her late University Professor, she finds herself drawn into a world of ghosts, demons, standing stones, and terrifying black dogs. Join her as she explores Wiltshire’s rich, mysterious, and sometimes even frightening history, where every village, town, dark copse, and country road has a story to tell.
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The comedy adventure podcast that unexplains the unexplainable. Skeptic Mike and believer John travel the world in search of unexplainable stories. From UFO crash-landings to extra dimensional beings, we will blow your mind. The permanent home of all Unexplainers past shows and extended content.
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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly. Season V coming this winter.
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Unlock the Archives, the ultimate library to the occult. Here you have access to anything and everything supernatural, paranormal, or unexplainable. Cases of demonic possession, cryptids, ghosts, Aliens & UFOS, conspiracy theories...anything and everything that you could imagine about the unknown and the unseen. Join us for guest talks on specific occult subjects and interviews with occult artists of all kinds in the near future as well as Stories from the Archives for Fiction pieces, Listen ...
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The Wanderer. This is a podcast for Anglo-Saxon Heathenism, history, Folklore and mythology. We will discuss subjects such as Yggdrasil, the world tree, the Anglo Saxon Runes, The people who were alive at the time when Heathenism was the only religion open to them, how the people worshipped their gods, and which gods were most popular to different sections of Anglo Saxon Society. This is a PayPal link if anyone wants to donate a dollar or a pound to help keep the podcast going. If you would ...
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Squaring the Strange

Ben Radford, Celestia Ward and Pascual Romero

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Not just another “skeptical” podcast, it’s a show about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, using science and critical thinking to examine the world around us, from the mysterious and paranormal to the mundane.
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Access Utah

Tom Williams

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Access Utah is UPR's original program focusing on the things that matter to Utah. The hour-long show airs live Monday-Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Access Utah covers everything from pets to politics in a range of formats from in-depth interviews to call-in shows. Email us at upraccess@gmail.com or call at 1-800-826-1495. Join the discussion!
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”Welcome to Aged in Geek, where we explore the finest fandoms, the deepest lore, and the classics that have stood the test of time. Whether you’re a seasoned geek or just discovering the culture, we’re here to distill the best of geekdom with a bit of nostalgia and a whole lot of passion. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let’s dive into the world of geek – aged to perfection.”
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We are the story tellers, the keepers of those ancient wisdoms that are shared through inspiration and meditation in those most sacred of places. Britain has always been considered a magical place, steeped in history and mythology that goes back to before written records were kept. This country has always been known for its link to those other domains that are shrouded in mist and sorcery, never easily found but always felt and known about. The Isle of Wight is the home of the ancient gods, ...
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Uncommon Folk

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Produced by stand-up comedians, writers and folklore enthusiasts Dan Mitchell and Col Howarth, Uncommon Folk is an exploration of weird and wonderful stories and folk traditions, featuring exclusive interviews and special guests from around the world.
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Welcome to It's An Odd World After All! In this episode, we kick things off by meeting the mischievous Gremlin—a playful mythical creature that encourages us to embrace the unexpected and reignite our creativity. But don’t get too comfortable, because the stories that follow will send chills down your spine. First, we journey to the mountains of El…
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Welcome back to season 2! I took a season break as my baby girl was due this summer and in this episode I'll be sharing the positive and deeply personal story of her beautiful birth. I'll be getting in the mood for autumn and crafting home decor ideas. I've been out foraging too, so follow me from the woods into my kitchen for some Harry Potter 'He…
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In this episode of Aged in Geek, we dive deep into the origins and evolution of one of horror’s most iconic creatures: zombies! 🧟‍♂️ Starting with their roots in Haitian Voodoo, where zombies were seen as enslaved souls controlled by dark magic, we explore how they transformed into the flesh-eating monsters we know today. Join Dwight, Chris, and Jo…
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This week's tale is my favorite version of 'The Fairies' and I hope it's yours as well! As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.…
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The conclusion of the story of Bova, where last episode we saw him ride out to battle alone against an army...but now he faces more danger delivering a letter and dressing up like an elderly man. The creature is Sunakake-Baba, a little old lady who will throw sand in your face...for justice? Source: https://myths.link/bova Post: https://myths.link/…
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Welcome to It's An Odd World After All! In this episode, get ready for a birthday reading for those born on October 2nd, exploring their unique traits from the book of birthdays. But the real chills begin when we dive into a listener’s story about life in a Houston suburb that sits atop a 19th-century graveyard. Unbeknownst to the homeowners, grave…
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Let’s unravel the curious stories, chilling encounters, and timeless mystery behind this age-old legend. We’ll venture deep into the heart of this legend, discovering its roots in folklore and how it has manifested in cultures worldwide, from spectral hitchhikers to phantom passengers. Is it a tale of wishful thinking, a message from beyond, or som…
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O melodii mazurka po słynnym muzykancie Janie Stefańczyku zwanym Waloskiem, z repertuaru Kazimierza Mety.☛Pocztówkę dźwiękową przesłał Maciej Filipczuk – skrzypek, samouk, uczeń wiejskiego mistrza Kazimierza Mety z Gliny na Mazowszu południowym. Od 1992 prowadzi działalność artystyczną oraz indywidualne poszukiwania twórcze w obszarze muzyki tradyc…
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Welcome to Atlanta, where the players play and the town is getting haunted like every day. If you understand that reference, your back hurts and you're ready for some southern fried haunting! We are joined by master storyteller Brandon Schexnayder (Southern Gothic) to tell stories of Lake Lanier, Masquerade, and the Camp Creek Crash, among others. …
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This is Part Two of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. Each episode kicks off with a dramatized reading of the "Whispers from the Static" vignette that opens the chapter, followed by an in-depth conversation with Perry…
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This is Part One of a ten-part miniseries exploring Perry Carpenter's latest book, FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions. Each episode kicks off with a dramatized reading of the "Whispers from the Static" vignette that opens the chapter, followed by an in-depth conversation with Perry…
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In this episode of the podcast, we explore the use of folklore as an inspiration for the creation of music, with award-winning musician, composer and songwriter Kate Young. At the time of release, Kate has just released her much-anticipated debut album, Umbelliferæ (pronounced ‘um-bell-ifer-aye’), a captivating record inspired by plantlore and the …
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The conclusion to my 2-part America's Cryptid Road Trip series. This episode covers the West Coast, Mountains, Plains states, and into the Midwest where there are some of the scariest and interesting cryptids and legends can be found. Don't miss this one! Watch this episode over on my YouTube Channel! ----- Be sure to check out our website, strange…
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Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that’s not necessarily a safe thing. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by GennaRose Nethercott. ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast…
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Over the last few years, a series of sightings of a strange flying creature began to be reported in and around the city of Chicago, leaving witnesses baffled, bewildered and shocked. What on earth were people seeing both in the skies and in close encounters on terra firma? My guest this week has been investigating these strange encounters since 201…
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An American memoirist describes what she learned when retracing an epic — and poignant — family road trip all the way from Oregon to the southern tip of South America. Then a film producer recounts some of the exhilarating travels he's turned into spectacular IMAX nature films. And fellow listeners call in to share how their passions and hobbies ha…
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 78: LorePodcast.com/episodes/78 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ————————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Source…
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Welcome to the very first episode of Aged in Geek! Grab your controllers and pour a glass of bourbon as we hit start on this nerdy adventure. We're diving into all things geek—from retro gaming to forgotten movie gems and the latest in pop culture. Expect laugh-out-loud moments, spicy debates (Han shot first!), and plenty of quirky insights to fuel…
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This week's tale is the story of a ghost ship encountered by the predecessor of the US Coast Guard. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.…
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The story of Bova, a hero from Slavic folklore, the beautiful beautiful man who is on a lifelong quest for vengeance. Against his mom. The creature is the Vila (or Vile), a ghost with unfinished business...of dancing naked in the town square. Instagram: https://instagram.com/mythsandlegends Discord: https://myths.links/discord Membership: https://w…
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Let's soar through history to unravel the spine-tingling mysteries and explore the enduring fascination surrounding this enigmatic creature. We'll unravel the origins of this cryptid, delving into the eerie accounts of sightings that first gripped the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. We'll investigate the theories and explanations surrounding…
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O melodii od Stanisława Witkowskiego z Opatowa i o pamięci.☛Pocztówkę dźwiękową przesłał Maciej Filipczuk – skrzypek, samouk, uczeń wiejskiego mistrza Kazimierza Mety z Gliny na Mazowszu południowym. Od 1992 prowadzi działalność artystyczną oraz indywidualne poszukiwania twórcze w obszarze muzyki tradycyjnej, sztuki ludowej oraz rzemiosła. Uczestni…
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We finish our voyage through the Balkans with a visit from filmmakers Toby Poser and John Adams to talk about their brand-new, shot-in-Serbia creature feature, "Hell Hole"! We also talk about their upcoming Screambox short, "Plastic Smile", evolving your creative process, laughing at darkness, and, of course, being absolutely covered in blood. "Hel…
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Są w Polsce regiony, w których muzyka tradycyjna ma się o wiele lepiej, niż gdzie indziej. Działają tam szkoły i ogniska, w których można się jej uczyć, powstają nowe zespoły, organizowane są rozmaite imprezy. Nie oznacza to jednak, że nie można by czegoś zmienić, poprawić, zainspirować się rozwiązaniami z innego regionu. ▲Dziury w całym (dzieląc w…
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When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by…
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This week, we head on the mother of all road trips in the company of author and artist Mike Bass. Mike's brilliant new book, Frightful Folklore of North America is an incredible collection over 100 legends, myths and creatures from all points of the continent. We discuss some of our favourite characters with an emphasis on some you may never have h…
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In this long-awaited episode, the Gentleman and the Disturbed Southern Belle dive into the rich tapestry of French folklore and cryptids. They introduce you to the Luton, mischievous creatures akin to brownies, who can be either helpful or a nightmare to live with. Discover the eerie Nan Rouge, a fearsome harbinger of doom with blazing red eyes and…
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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! As autumn sets in, I, Hades, am excited to welcome my wife, Persephone, back to the underworld. In this episode, despite the Moirai's meddling, I celebrate by introducing a special project I've been working on—a virtual fireside where you can engage in interactive games with our AI representat…
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We cannot let this week go by without talking about the xenophobic rumors that splashed across the national political stage this week about Haitians in Ohio allegedly eating cats and dogs. Folklorists definitely paid attention to this, and Ben also has vaccine rumor concerns from the Middle East. Then, on a lighter note, Kenny joins us and shares s…
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The co-author of Rick's Central Europe guidebook and a Ljubljana-based tour guide discuss the charms of Slovenia's laid-back capital. Then a tour guide from Munich shares her insider tips for becoming a temporary Bavarian at Oktoberfest, and a naturalist with a knack for adventure explains why even the creepiest critters deserve a little respect. F…
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