Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

Author: Multitude Language: English Episodes: 100
Grab a glass and settle in for Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore, a weekly podcast from Multitude that blends humor with deep dives into the world's oldest stories. This isn't a dry lecture; it's a conversational and often hilarious exploration where each episode pairs a legendary tale with a thematic drink. You'll hear about familiar gods and heroes from Greek or Norse myths, sure, but the show truly shines when it uncovers lesser-known folklore from cultures across the globe, stories of tricksters, ghosts, and creatures you've never encountered. The hosts approach these ancient narratives with genuine curiosity and a comedic touch, making themes of love, betrayal, creation, and chaos feel both timeless and freshly relevant. Listening to this podcast feels like joining a fun, insightful chat between friends who are just as likely to laugh at a god's misadventure as they are to ponder its cultural significance. New stories are served over ice every Wednesday, offering a perfect midweek escape into the weird and wonderful foundations of human imagination. It’s the kind of show where you might learn about a Filipino vampire one week and a Scottish selkie the next, all while getting a great drink recommendation. The result is a uniquely engaging mix of comedy, history, and culture that demystifies mythology without ever losing its sense of awe.
Episodes
The Round Table [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
Pull up a chair at the Round Table as we discuss the centerpiece of King Arthur’s court! How many knights sat there (more than you’d think!), what did it look like, and what did it represent to these knights that swore f…
Don’t Drink the Fairy Wine - Spirits X Wine Enthusiast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:24
We teamed up with the folks at the Wine Enthusiast Podcast to chat about all things fairy wine, fairy food, the trope of “don’t eat the fairy food”, as well as how the tropes are being utilized in modern fantasy and roma…
The Ghosts are Unionizing | Your Urban Legends 120 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:10
We are offering our services as ghost mediators. It seems like something some of you need. Also featuring ghost unions, the most useless form of clairvoyance we’ve ever heard, and a creepy white-eyed grandma. Y’know, the…
Nature Yokai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Gardeners, as you start to see your plants begin to sprout, be cautious that there might be nature spirits lurking in your (garden) beds! This roundup, we talk about the various yokai that might be haunting your trees, f…
Hawaiian Gothic w/ Keala Kendall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:11
We’re joined by the fabulous Keala Kendall to deep dive into the history of Hawaii, the ghosts of imperialism that haunt the island, and what Hawaiian Gothic looks like as we discuss her new book, That Which Feeds Us! Co…
Patreon Preview: Just F*ck in the Woods | Your Urban Legends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:17
Enjoy this preview of today's bonus urban legends episode over on Patreon! Join us for as little as $4/month (or start a free trial!) at patreon.com/spiritspodcast Amanda: Just f*ck in the woods. Julia: Girl please. Aman…
Vampires of the World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:21
Okay, sorry it took us this long to do a vampire episode. As an apology, here’s ALL of the vampire stories you could possibly want from across the world - except for that classic European vampire. Because there’s way coo…
Printers, the Most Haunted Appliance | Your Urban Legends 119 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:13
You know, we don’t have to scar children with stories of how they’re going to be eaten in the woods. But also, if we didn’t, would we have as many wonderful listener submitted stories to read in our Urban Legends episode…
Tricksters w/ Isaac Sanders [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:17
We’re creating the normie to trickster pipeline with the help of scholar and game designer, Isaac Sanders! We talk about their work around the archetype of the trickster, not only in folklore and mythology, but in day to…
Rome's April Festivals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:35
We’re getting into Rome’s festivals, and April is FULL of them! We’re celebrating the harvest, we’re celebrating sex, we’re celebrating wine, shepherds, flowers and more! Get excited for the month ahead! Content Warning:…