Myths and Legends
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 beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place.
Latest Episode
424: Irish legends: Out of Time (17.12.2025)
Previous Episodes
- 423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists
- 422: Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking
- 421: Viking Legends: Famous
- 420: Korean Grim Reaper: Saja Boys
- 419: Slavic folklore: Bad Heir Day
- 418: French stories: Our Son, Ourson, the Bear
- 417: Guy of Warwick: Don't Be That Guy
- 416: Hans Christian Andersen: Humbugs
- 415: Aesop's Fables: Bray it Ain't So
- 414: Monkey King: Ham-bushed
- 413: European folklore: Justice
- 412: Indian folklore: Dicey
- 411: Celtic folklore: The Wake
- 410: Japanese folklore: Provincial
- 409: Reynard: Nasty, Brutish, and Short
- 408: Knights of the Round Table: Hither and Thither
- 407: West African folklore: Wiser
- 406: Slavic folklore: Udder Nonsense
- 405: European legends: Ale to the King
- 404: Monkey King: Not Found
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