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This week on MYTH, we’re going to vacation in sunny Mexico.  You’ll hear me struggle with yet more intimidatingly difficult names, you’ll learn that hummingbirds are badasses, and you’ll discover that a flaming snake-spear might be the most metal god weapon ever.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll discover why you should never trust a…
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This week on MYTH, we’re off to the African savannah for a lion hunt.  You’ll learn that just because you’re paranoid, it doesn’t mean you’re wrong, that using children as bait is a fantastic idea, and that lions aren’t supposed to own cows.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll go under the sea to meet…
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This week on MYTH, we’ll catch a magic carpet ride for some ancient Persian cities, some of which still exist.  You’ll learn that even the ancients had filters on their pictures, that it’s better to be lucky than good, and that sometimes the characters in old stories can actually be good people.  Then, in Gods…
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For anyone who couldn’t attend, I’ve finally had time to upload the audio from the Mythology in Popular Culture panel at DragonCon 2018.  This was recorded live, so I apologize for any issues. Check out this episode!

This week on MYTH, we’re headed down to Tennessee for a real life ghost story.  You’ll see that just because a poltergeist is hellbent on your death, that doesn’t mean it can’t also be helpful, that ghosts can get wasted, and that you should never get into bed with the ghost of a witch.  Then,…
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This week on MYTH, we’re headed to Wales for a little Disney inspiration.  You’ll learn that you can’t out magic a witch, that it’s hard to find good help, and that bards can be badasses.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn that not all doggos are friendly. Check out this episode!

This week on MYTH, it’s part three of our three part, lighthearted series on trickster animals.  You’ll learn that your pet just isn’t pulling it’s weight, that lying will get you anything you want, and that being rich is better than being smart.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see that even a magical talking…
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This week on MYTH, it’s part two of our three part, lighthearted series on trickster animals.  You’ll discover rabbits are gullible, but not as gullible as crocodiles, that bathing can be painful, and that you should always be nice to forest creatures.   Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the invisible rodents who will cut…
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This week on MYTH, we’ll be meeting the grinning trickster god of the First Peoples.  You’ll see that being a poser has always been a bad thing, that you shouldn’t break your leg because you’re told to, and that people were almost immortal (which is a bad thing).   Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn…
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This week on MYTH, it’s finally time for the thrilling conclusion.  You’ll see that the Greeks are sore winners, that happy endings are rare, and that fan fiction is older than you thought.   Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see how blood from a severed penis and the curse of the House of Atreus are…
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