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Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

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Urban Legends
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Egyptian Mythology
Ghosts
Mythology
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Halloween
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Greek Mythology
Haunted Houses
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Mushrooms
Isis
Rolling Bones Tour
Ancient Egypt
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A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories, served over ice, every Wednesday!

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Latest Episodes

It’s important to maintain that Final Girl Energy, gang. That’s what all of these urban legends have been preparing you for! We learn why it’s important to train kids young to spot ghosts, and why bringing your spooky partner home may lead to finding... more

We are joined by storyteller, author, and researcher, Chinenye Egbuna Ikwuemesi to talk about African intellectual history, colonial historiography, and the Yoruba creation story. Learn how Obatala broke the world, and then brought it back together a... more

We are joined by Felicia Day (!!!!!!!!) to talk about her newest graphic novel, Lost Daughter of Sparta, as well as Greek mythology, mythological retellings, and how these stories help us look at how modern society treats women.

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In preparation for the new Christopher Nolan epic, we’re visiting the ORIGINAL epic - The Odyssey. We walk you through the story, the plot beats to expect, what characters to look out for, and give our own thoughts and opinions on what an adaptation ... more

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Recent Guests

Chinenye Egbuna Ikwuemesi
Researcher into African history and founder of Afrodeities Institute
Afrodeities Institute / afrodeities.org
Episode: Yoruba Creation Story w/ Chinenye Egbuna Ikwuemesi
Felicia Day
Writer, actor, comedian; graphic novel author of The Lost Daughter of Sparta
Self/Author
Episode: Lost Daughter of Sparta w/ Felicia Day
Sammy Rae
Singer and cryptozoology enthusiast
Sammy Rae & The Friends
Episode: Cryptozoology and UFO Sightings w/ Sammy Rae
Julia (Spirits co-host)
Co-host guest on Wine Enthusiast; expert on myth and folklore
Spirits Podcast
Episode: Don’t Drink the Fairy Wine - Spirits X Wine Enthusiast
Amanda (Spirits co-host)
Co-host guest on Wine Enthusiast; expert on myth and folklore
Spirits Podcast
Episode: Don’t Drink the Fairy Wine - Spirits X Wine Enthusiast
Shen She Her
Listener who submitted a workplace ghost story
Episode: The Ghosts are Unionizing | Your Urban Legends 120
Keala Kendall
Author of That Which Feeds Us
Author, That Which Feeds Us
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Marley Shithe
Listener who submitted a story via email
Listener
Episode: Printers, the Most Haunted Appliance | Your Urban Legends 119
Nicola Theyhee
Listener who submitted a long-distance urban legend email
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Episode: Printers, the Most Haunted Appliance | Your Urban Legends 119

Hosts

Amanda
Co-hosts and regulars on a myth-focused, folksy conversation with strong subject-matter knowledge.
Julia
Co-hosts and frequent guests sharing mythological and folkloric context with humor and warmth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.3k ratings
  • Amazing!

    A really good podcast I love learning about all the mythology while having a good laugh too! Definitely listen if you haven’t already!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HonorDory13
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Delightful!

    This is a great podcast to listen to on a commute and when you just want to listen to cool people talk about mythology in a very accessible and approachable way! 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    np-michigan
    United States6 months ago
  • I've been listening for YEARS and there's always something new to come back for: mythology lessons, spooky hometown urban lessons, great guests, pretty killer cocktails, and more!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mmmmkay
    6 months ago
  • Throwing it back

    I’ve been dealing with the flu for the last week ish and have spent this time listening to the backlog of spirits pod. I knew I was starting to feel better when I started throwing it back to the intro music again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emilooo
    United States7 months ago
  • good

    Podchaser
    5
    Willow
    9 months ago

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Listeners praise the accessible blend of history, folklore, and humor.
Guests repeatedly bring deep expertise that enhances the storytelling.
Some long-running episodes feel formulaic to a portion of fans, especially newer listeners seeking variety.

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Apple Podcasts
#119
Argentina/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#160
Norway/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#230
United Arab Emirates/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Yoruba Creation Story w/ Chinenye Egbuna Ikwuemesi
Q: Before we get started, just for our listeners, who might not be as familiar with Nigerian mythology in general, can you give us a more specific definition of what an Orisha is?
Orishas are the Yoruba deities who embody morality, law, ecological protection, and balance in how humans interact with each other and the environment; they are not merely gods but civilizational figures guiding conduct and culture.
Tricksters w/ Isaac Sanders
Q: Can you share a concrete example of how a trickster mindset has informed your activism or outreach, such as your work with homeless youth?
The trickster mindset in outreach means improvising with limited resources, listening deeply to young people's needs, and using humor and creativity to validate their experiences while pushing for systemic change. It's about turning scarcity into inventive care and finding ways to meet immediate needs while advocating for long-term solutions.
Tricksters w/ Isaac Sanders
Q: You mentioned that tricksters can be a bridge between margins and center—how does that translate in your research or work in academia?
Tricksters in academia navigate between established structures and new methodologies, using forms like academic poems to translate marginalized experiences into accessible scholarship. This approach exposes established biases, rethinks what counts as knowledge, and helps bring voices from the margins into meaningful dialogue with mainstream discourse.
Tricksters w/ Isaac Sanders
Q: So for those who are listening and interested in a trickster figure, how would you define a trickster to start?
A trickster has three archetypal faces: the jokester who uses humor to reveal truth, the disruptive innovator who challenges official narratives, and the covert worker who operates in the shadows to force change. Together they create space for new possibilities by questioning the status quo and showing that systems can bend rather than break when creativity is allowed to flourish.
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Q: And most interestingly, what's inspiring you right now?
She cites history podcasts as a form of university beyond university, illustrating a passion for accessible scholarship and lifelong learning through new media like podcasts.

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A lively, alcohol-fueled exploration of myths, legends, and folklore from around the world. The show pairs engaging hosts with guests—from academics and authors to artists—who illuminate folklore through accessible storytelling, historical context, and light humor. Episodes balance deep dives into specific traditions with sprightly banter, cocktail-inspired metaphors, and contemporary connections to pop culture and romantic fantasy, making dense topics approachable for a broad audience. A standout feature is the breadth of global traditions and the show's willingness to blend scholarship with playful discussion, which keeps listeners engaged whether they're newcomers or long-time myth nerds.

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1. Chinenye Egbuna Ikwuemesi
2. Felicia Day
3. Sammy Rae
4. Julia (Spirits co-host)
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