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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 ...
Twice a week, join the Weisers (creators of "Myths and Legends" and "Fictional") as they take a look at all the wonderful, ridiculous characters from comic book history. Why should Joker, Thanos, Catwoman, and Magneto get all the love? Why not Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, Uglyman, Kiteman, Asbestos Lady, and Condiment King? And yes, those are real characters. Originally a segment on chart-topping podcast Fictional, Best of the Worst is making household names out of the world's worst heroes ...
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Scoundrel: History's Forgotten Villains
KAST MEDIA | Jason and Carissa Weiser
History consists of heroes and villains (and, I suppose everything in between)... but it's usually the villains who are the most interesting: Their flaws, their quirks, the voids in their hearts that force them to do the unthinkable. These are the characters that fascinate us, that pull us in, that compel us to watch and don’t let us look away. And these are the characters that Scoundrel: History’s Forgotten Villains is all about. Scoundrel, is a new bi-weekly anthology podcast from Kast Med ...
Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.
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DC Comics: The Shark (enemy of Green Lantern)
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What happens when a regular tiger shark's brain is hit with way too much radiation: we get a look at our future as bald, super-powered speedo-ed humanoids. Check out the show post (with pictures!) https://villains.lol/the-shark/By Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
Why locking your kid in a lead capsule the moment they're born is a bad idea. Even if they are just a misshapen lump of radioactive materials. Want to read this? See some pictures? https://villains.lol/nuklo/By Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
A Norwegian tale about why you should pay your employees a living wage (or at least not beat them and try to have them executed), or else you could end up in a never-ending dance party. The creature is why you should avoid home improvement projects like the plague...because you could be literally plagued with wood and earth imps. Membership! Want a…
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Prize Comics: Bloor, Dictator of Uranus (enemy of Power Nelson)
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The year is 1982. The third world war has left the world in shambles. Tyranny has won with the Mongol Empire pulling the best sneak attack in history after lying low for 600 years. There are little green men living on Uranus. There's a lot going on. Bloor, the dictator of Uranus, first appeared in Prize Comics #6. Want to read this? See some pictur…
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DC Comics: The Penny Plunderer (enemy of Batman)
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How one man's obsession and resolve can strike fear in the hearts of countless individuals...and also there's Joe Coyne, the Penny Plunderer. We learn that you can make a vow and have an obsession, but when that vow is to do penny-themed supercrime...it might not be as scary as you hoped. Check out the post! https://villains.lol/penny-plunderer/…
A Ronin (a masterless samurai) goes on a quest to find a stolen sword and restore the honor of his family's name, but, when it comes to pushing the limits of what is right in order to see his mission through, how far is too far? The creature is Rübezahl, a turnip counter, and we'll see why you shouldn't trust people who love vegetables. Best of the…
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Marvel: Leap-Frog (enemy of Daredevil, Spider-Man, and Iron Man)
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How your dad jumping around JFK airport in a frog suit in the 1960s can lead to you joining the Avengers. It's the tale of Leap-Frog/Frog-Man. Leap-Frog first appeared in Daredevil #25. Want to read this and see some pictures?? https://villains.lol/leap-frog/By Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
The Black Tarantula, Count Rorret, figured out a loophole so that he could live forever doing evil. He can make giant fire monsters, kill people and bring them back to life as thralls, and transform enemies to puppies. But, he has one weakness: an empty potato sack. The post on the site: https://villains.lol/black-tarantula/…
The story of Sigrgarthr and the Maiden King, from Icelandic folklore has Viking male models, ruthless princesses, people shoving metal down their pants to make unbeatable weapons, dragons, trolls, witches, and monsters. There's a lot going on this week. The creature this week is the Pope Lick Monster, who shows that the most dangerous thing of all …
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DC Comics: Ding-Dong Daddy (enemy of the Teen Titans)
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Ding-Dong Daddy is just a local goateed* cool dude who gives high school dropouts the opportunities they need to succeed, gives back to his community, and straps miniguns to ice cream trucks to help supervillains do more crime. Ding-Dong Daddy first appeared in Teen Titans #3. Check out Ding-Dong Daddy at https://villains.lol/ding-dong-daddy Can I …
Born in Dalian province, China, Wang Ti always had her sights on becoming a fixture in the elite circles of Beijing aristocracy. Her place as the wife of a once star player on a former Chinese Super League champion team gave her access to the who’s who, but Wang Ti wanted more than just access, she desired to BE the who’s who, by any means necessar…
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Marvel: Egghead (enemy of Ant-Man and the Wasp)
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Gimmicks can come in all shapes and sizes. For the super-smart, semi-traitorous "Egghead" that shape is egg and the size is very, very big. Egghead first appeared in Tales to Astonish #38 Want to read this and see some pictures? https://villains.lol/eggheadBy Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser
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309-Scandinavian Folklore: The Enemy of my Enemy
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This week, there are three stories of people bargaining: with the devil, with that angry lady who owns too many cats, and with...rocks, and we'll see that the person you need...might be the one you least suspect. The creature this week is a forest creature who won't lope lazily past your out-of-focus camera...because he'll fly past. He's Batsquatch…
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Marvel: Scarlet Beetle (enemy of Ant-Man and the Wasp)
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The Scarlet Beetle is, surprise surprise, a red beetle. Like most beetles (who have been dosed with massive amounts of radiation), he's telepathic, super bitter, and can grow to the size of a city block. We also learn that all bugs are jerks and if they ever get it together we're all dead. The Scarlet Beetle first appeared in Tales to Astonish #39 …
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Marvel: Kang the Conqueror (enemy of Ant-Man and the Wasp and everyone else, including Kang the Conqueror)
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We're back, and we're launching the new season with a jumbo-sized episode profiling a serious villain and going over the comic book history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's new big bad: Kang the Conqueror. Want to read this instead and see some pictures? Check out our new website: https://villains.lol/kang-the-conqueror Kang the Conqueror first a…
Stories of tricksters from the folklore of the Hopi, Northern Pueblo, and Algonquin people. Coyote makes an enemy when he steals Fox's best friend...and eats him. We meet Rabbit Boy and learn how to get a free ride from your worst enemy. Then, we see how that guy who keeps trying to bite your tail off...might not be your friend? -- Membership: http…
At the turn of the 20th century, Hetty Green was possibly the richest woman in America. She outsmarted the men of Wall Street at their own game, amassing a fortune that, today, would be worth billions. So, with all that money, why did she die in in squalor, wearing threadbare clothes, alienated from everyone she knew both personally and professiona…
The story of why, no matter how good of an idea it sounds like after a few drinks, you shouldn't steal church bells and drop them into a nearby pond. You might awaken an ancient evil. Because of course you will. This is the tale of the Knucker. The creature this week is Bunny Man! He throws axes at cars! -- The post with the disclaimer and pictures…
Two stories from Latin America folklore about people (and animals?) getting payback. The first is a story about why you shouldn't bite strangers. The second is about a man who can make the dead rise...but for a small fee will make sure that they stop. The creature is the magician's monster from Castle Frankenstein, a living lesson of why you should…
In 1645, the English Civil War caused a great divide in England - on both sides, the destruction, violence and famine were all blamed on malevolent witches, cursing towns and villages all throughout the countryside to fulfill their pacts with the devil. Thankfully, King Charles I endorsed a duo of witch-hunters, led by Matthew Hopkins to identify a…
The story of the Bird of Sorrow, from Turkish folklore, has love, loss, gratitude, people messing up coffeehouses, genie girlfriends, and elaborate pranks involving not being able to take off your pants. It's a big week. The creature is the neugle, a handsome little horse that gives Lil' Sebastian a run for his money. -- Music: "Among the Reeds" by…
