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

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240B-German Fairy Tales: Heart of Stone

Posted September 28, 2021 • 00:46:06

The conclusion of "A Heart of Stone" by Wilhelm Hauff, where we see what happens when Peter Munk, out of options after threatening the Little Glass...

240A-German Fairy Tales: Man of Glass

Posted September 21, 2021 • 00:39:44

A German fairy tale about striving, falling short, and then seeking help from dangerous mythological creatures to help you pick up the slack.

239-Grimm: Give them a Hand

Posted September 14, 2021 • 00:48:39

Three stories from the Grimm brothers of people helping someone out. Sometimes that goes well. Other times you end up with an indescribable urge to...

238-Indian Folklore: Blue Raja

Posted September 7, 2021 • 00:48:53

A story from India about what happens when a murder cult who turns intruders into dogs moves in across the river and why you should get as far away...

NIGHTY NIGHT WITH RABIA CHAUDRY IS AVAILABLE NOW!

Posted September 7, 2021 • 00:16:24

Nighty Night is a horror anthology series where famed attorney, author and podcaster Rabia Chaudry delivers bone-chilling bedtime stories that will...