Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

546 - 436: Korean folkore: Feet First
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. 
546 - 436: Korean folkore: Feet First
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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 beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. 

Episodes

546-

436: Korean folkore: Feet First

Wed, 03 Jun 2026
545-

435: Medieval Knights: Fifty Shades of Graelent

Wed, 20 May 2026
544-

434: Norse Mythology: The Old Man and the Stick

Wed, 06 May 2026
543-

433: Spanish folklore: Doña of the Dead

Wed, 22 Apr 2026
542-

432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out

Wed, 08 Apr 2026