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Mythology in all its bloody, brutal glory

Episode 67 – The Devil’s Pit

This week on MYTH, we’re headed back to Latvia to catch up with our bear-slaying hero.  You’ll discover why you should never explore dark caves alone, why morning wood can bring you home safely, and why you should never eat a witch’s cooking.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll meet the ghost of a child…
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Episode 66 – Jerry Springer Special

This week on MYTH, it’s an old, old listener suggestion tale.  You’ll see that water can get you pregnant, that you should never trust creepy men carrying fruit, and that a penis makes a great digging tool.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll meet the ancient aliens responsible for humanity. Check out this episode!

Episode 65 – The Magic Pirate

This week on MYTH, we’re going to dive into the weird world of history for a strange local legend.  You’ll learn if England’s favorite pirate was also a witch, if you can stop a wedding with a cannonball, and if you can save the country with a drum.  Then, in a listener-suggested Gods and Monsters,…
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Episode 64 – The Good Place

This week on MYTH, we’ll quest for eternal life!  You’ll learn that people will give you gifts for not marrying them, that charm will get you everywhere, and that one man’s curse is another man’s fantasy.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the three forms of a demon sex chicken that might look like…
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Episode 63 – Moonstruck

This week on MYTH, we’ll watch a god go a little stir-crazy due to living in total isolation.  You’ll learn that you should never trust anyone who lives in the sky, that palm trees can grow on the moon, and that the only thing worse than living alone is being stuck in a tiny space…
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Episode 62 – God’s Favorite Fiddler on the Roof

This week on MYTH, Satan is going to get very hands-on.  You’ll see that giant monsters are very intimidating, that being God’s favorite can be a bad thing, and that tornadoes might kill your family or they might just yell at you.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the scaly monster used to scare…
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Episode 61 – Don’t be a Karen

This week on MYTH, we’ll dance back into the magical world of Hans Christian Andersen.  You’ll discover why poor kids shouldn’t want nice things, why you should never trust a compliment, and why you should never dance.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll discover the version of Toy Story that was depressing kids over a…
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Episode 60 – Brain Food

This week on MYTH, we’ll celebrate the luck of the Irish in a more authentic way than green beer.  You’ll discover why salmon is good for you, why you should never play sports, and why druids make bad fathers.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll meet the mischievous inspiration behind Shakespeare’s most famous trickster. Check…
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Episode 59 – Bear Slayer

This week on MYTH, we’re going to meet the best Latvian folk hero you’ve never heard of.  You’ll learn that matching chariot to god is super easy, that even gods aren’t all powerful, and that you can find the weirdest stuff in wood.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see what happens when you mix…
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Episode 58 – Antler Envy

This week on MYTH, death awaits you all – with nasty, big, pointy teeth!  You’ll discover that Monty Python was right about how deadly rabbits are, that deer are thieves, and that you can’t trust a musician.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the Mayan cross between Dracula and Batman. Check out this episode!