Myths and Legends

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod

544 - 434: Norse Mythology: The Old Man and the Stick
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 are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. 
544 - 434: Norse Mythology: The Old Man and the Stick
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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 are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. 

Episodes

544-

434: Norse Mythology: The Old Man and the Stick

Wed, 06 May 2026
543-

433: Spanish folklore: Doña of the Dead

Wed, 22 Apr 2026
542-

432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out

Wed, 08 Apr 2026
541-

431: Turkish folklore: These Dreams

Wed, 25 Mar 2026
540-

430: Finnish folklore: Worn Out

Wed, 11 Mar 2026