Rephonic
Artwork for Myths and Legends
Japanese Folklore
Celtic Folklore
Journey To the West
Slavic Folklore
Folklore
Korean Folklore
Monkey King
Sun Wukong
Friendship
Edo Period
Aesop's Fables
Pilgrimage
Love
Turkish Folklore
Norse Mythology
1001 Nights
Trolls
Talking Fox
Flemish Folklore
Xuanzang

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 st... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes651Founded11 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsHistoryBooks

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Myths and Legends

Latest Episodes

🍼 If your parent goes through the trouble of getting you superpowers...

Kind of the least you can do is get them a new house. And fight all the dragons infesting that house. And get their increasingly specific and dangerous medical treatments for t... more

🪱Mr. Worm is getting married! That (not creepy) stranger is looking in your windows! Shin is driving tired!

Five interconnected stories from Korean folklore about letting people know the real you. And

😈 The Creature: Duergar

If you're at risk o... more

⚔️Sir Graelent is too beautiful for his scruples

At least that's what the queen thinks. Good thing she doesn't have the power to wreck his whole life if he doesn't love her. Oh, wait...

😈 The Creature: The Witkəś

Sick bears eating dirt means you ... more

🐐 Who knew packing so many epic Norse heroes into a single house could have such disastrous consequences?

Not Odin, that's for sure. There's trouble brewing in Valhalla, and there's only one man who knows how to solve it: Skíði, the smartest famous... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Lore
LoreAaron Mahnke
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesiHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
The Midnight Library
The Midnight LibraryAstonishing Legends Productions
Noble Blood
Noble BloodiHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
Useless Information Podcast
Useless Information PodcastAirwave Media Podcast Network

Hosts

Jason Weiser
Host of Myths and Legends, known for retelling myths with humor and accessibility.
Carissa Weiser
Co-host of Myths and Legends, contributes storytelling and perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38.4k ratings
  • I've listened to 436 episodes. While I know Jason is liberal, and his cringe takes come through especially unpalatably at times, I've been able to overlook them for the quality and entertainment value of the podcast as a whole. The care for classic tales, myths, and legends shines through.

    What I cannot abide, however, is taking blood money and promoting murder in my ears. If I hear one more Planned Murderhood ad, I'm never listening again.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Disciplelicious
    21 days ago
  • Love it!!!!!

    you did a great job! keep up the good work! your doing amazing on your podcast!!!!!

    Audible
    5
    Kindle Customer
    United States22 days ago
  • I have waited many years to finally get out of prison in order to tell Jason how much I love this podcast. These stories have been my only true coping mechanism during incarceration and now that I am free, I still listen all night every night. Thank you Jason and Carissa. You have made a HUGE impact on my life!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Angel
    a month ago
  • RULES OF MYTHS AND LEGENDS!

    1.don’t go into the dark forest.(at all)

    2.water creatures don’t mess around!

    3.don’t trust the old naked men

    4.slavic folklore is messed up.

    5.in medieval ages anybody can die for any reason.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kulagkolbold
    United States2 months ago
  • Monkey king

    More Monkey king please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jotitomtillfredevie
    New Zealand2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise storytelling quality, humor, and accessibility of myths.
Many fans request more episodes on popular series or cultures.
Listeners appreciate modern framing and educational angles without losing mythic essence.
Loyal fans describe it as a top favorite for myth and legend storytelling.
Ads are sometimes noted to be loud or disruptive during episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#26
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#18
United States/Arts
Spotify
#32
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#6
United Kingdom/Arts/Books

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per EpisodeGender SkewLocation
InterestsProfessionsAge Range
Household IncomeSocial Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Myths and Legends

What is Myths and Legends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A storytelling-focused show that retells myths, legends, and folklore from around the world with humor and contemporary framing. Episodes blend classic tales with modern commentary, occasional sponsorship reads, and meta-notes on storytelling, making ancient myth accessible and entertaining for casual listeners and folklore enthusiasts alike. The host duo's banter and clear affection for legends—spanning Norse, Greek, Japanese, Turkish, Slavic, and many others—helps new audiences discover both familiar stories and lesser-known gems. A standout trait is how sponsorships are integrated into the narrative, and how the show often uses mythmaking to comment on culture and storytelling today.

Where can I find podcast stats for Myths and Legends?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Myths and Legends. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Myths and Legends and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Myths and Legends get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Myths and Legends, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Myths and Legends?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Myths and Legends, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Myths and Legends have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Myths and Legends has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Myths and Legends?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Myths and Legends:

1. Lore
2. Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
3. The Midnight Library
4. Noble Blood
5. Useless Information Podcast

How many episodes of Myths and Legends are there?

Myths and Legends launched 11 years ago and published 651 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Myths and Legends?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Myths and Legends?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Myths and Legends from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Myths and Legends?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Myths and Legends. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days