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 a

Recent Episodes

287-Korean Legends: Sob Story

Posted September 13, 2022 • 00:41:36

This week, it's the story of Stupid Ondal and the Princess Pyeonggang, where we see that it's Pyeonggang's birthday, and she can cry if she wants to....

286-Japanese folklore: Cat Dad

Posted September 6, 2022 • 00:40:59

Tokutarō is not going to be tricked by fox monsters. He's just not.

Also, a dad has a big problem with the new pet cat.

Two stories...

285-Romanian Folklore: Grin and Bear It

Posted August 30, 2022 • 00:42:53

The story of Harap Alb (Povestea lui Harap Alb) from Romanian folklore has it all. Like, it really does try to jam as many fairy tale tropes...

284-Grimm: To the Point

Posted August 23, 2022 • 00:38:02

I mean, if you style your beard to a point so that it looks like an enormous bird's beak, you can't really fault an insult comedy pro princess for taking...