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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3C-Vikings: Renewed shall be Blade that was Broken

Posted June 24, 2015 • 00:27:52

You can clearly see J.R.R. Tolkien's inspiration in this episode, what with that cursed ring finally making an appearance, a legendary sword reforged,...

3B-Vikings: All that Hate’s Gonna Burn You Up

Posted June 18, 2015 • 00:25:40

The Saga of the Volsungs continues, with a princess held captive by the man who killed her father, and her brother roaming the forest waging a covert...

3A-Vikings: The Norse and the Furious, Bredi’s Drift

Posted June 3, 2015 • 00:29:59

Swords, dragons, werewolves, Vikings, betrayal, and revenge are all hallmarks of the thrilling, yet little known, Saga of the Volsungs, the story of...

2B-Aladdin: A Whole New World of Problems

Posted May 27, 2015 • 00:30:57

In the conclusion of the original Aladdin story, there's the meteoric rise of Aladdin, who is definitely not using magic to do any of this. Really....

2A-Aladdin: The Magician’s Nephew

Posted May 20, 2015 • 00:24:15

The story of a poor man who finds a being of unlimited power, and not only uses it to put food on the table, but goes a little farther to take over...