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Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

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Urban Legends
Folklore
Egyptian Mythology
Ghosts
Mythology
Osiris
Halloween
Ghost Stories
Set
Haunted Houses
Supernatural Experiences
Mushrooms
Isis
Rolling Bones Tour
Ancient Egypt
Greek Mythology
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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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Recent Guests

Marley Shithe
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Episode: Printers, the Most Haunted Appliance | Your Urban Legends 119
Nicola Theyhee
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Listener
Episode: Printers, the Most Haunted Appliance | Your Urban Legends 119
Isaac Sanders
Scholar, poet, two-spirit, non-binary, Afro-Indigenous person
Episode: Tricksters w/ Isaac Sanders
Marion Gibson
Professor of Renaissance and Magical Literatures
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Episode: FEED DROP: Historical Homos - A Queer History of Witchcraft
Nancy Thebaut
Academic and curator, works on medieval art and gender/history of sexuality
The Met Cloisters / The Met Fifth Avenue
Episode: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages w/ Melanie Holcomb & Nancy Thebaut
Melanie Holcomb
Academic and curator, focuses on medieval art and religious imagery
The Met Cloisters / The Met Fifth Avenue
Episode: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages w/ Melanie Holcomb & Nancy Thebaut
Daniel Schaeffler
Host of the travel podcast Wayfinder Life Changing Travel
Episode: Introducing Wayfinder: Life-Changing Travel
Eteng Ettah
Guest, journalist and podcaster
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Episode: Ghost-Related Refunds at Sephora? | Your Urban Legends 117 w/ Eteng Ettah
Matthew Gabriele
Professor of Medieval Studies at Virginia Tech and host of American Medieval
Virginia Tech
Episode: Medieval Mythmaking w/ Professor Matthew Gabriele

Hosts

Amanda [Last Name Variant: consistently spelled as Amanda]
Co-host with a focus on narrative storytelling and cultural analysis.
Julia [Last Name Variant: consistently spelled as Julia]
Co-host and collaborative co-lead with a focus on myth interpretation and humor.

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 Kingdoma month 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 States3 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
    4 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 States4 months ago
  • good

    Podchaser
    5
    Willow
    6 months ago

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Listeners value the hosts' warm banter and sense of community.
Fans praise approachable, engaging exploration of myths and folklore.
Some listeners note ads and pacing can be disruptive in newer episodes.
Episodes are appreciated for blending scholarly insight with entertaining storytelling.

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#196
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Apple Podcasts
#208
Colombia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#224
Indonesia/Comedy

Talking Points

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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.
FEED DROP: Historical Homos - A Queer History of Witchcraft
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.
FEED DROP: Historical Homos - A Queer History of Witchcraft
Q: Number two, who are you?
Marion Gibson is introduced as Professor of Renaissance and Magical Literatures, a scholar who studies the voices of ordinary people in witch trials and the history of magical belief from ancient to modern times.

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A boozy deep-dive into myths, legends, and folklore, offering fresh takes on stories from around the world. Episodes blend scholarly and playful perspectives, with hosts exploring everything from medieval gender narratives and Arthurian lore to urban legends, cryptids, and ghost stories, all served with witty banter and accessible storytelling. The show stands out for its global breadth, guest immersion, and a mix of history, culture, and queer-tinged analyses that invite both entertainment and curiosity. Fans often cite the hosts' warm dynamic, community feel, and the way mythology meets everyday life as standout strengths, even as some listeners note ad pacing and episodic formulas in newer releases.

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