The Phantom of the Opera w/ Erin A. Craig

The Phantom of the Opera w/ Erin A. Craig

Author: Multitude September 2, 2026 Duration: 45:04
We love a theatre ghost, but what about THE Theatre Ghost - The Phantom of the Opera! We are joined by the author of Our Strange Duet, Erin A. Craig to discuss her adaptation of the stage play, how Phantom transformed her into a theatre kid, and her own spooky experiences backstage as a professional stage manager! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of fire and housing insecurity. GuestErin A. Craig is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. After getting her B.F.A. from the University of Michigan, in Theatre Design and Production, she stage managed tragic operas with hunchbacks, séances, and murderous clowns, then decided she wanted to write books that were just as spooky. You can order Our Strange Duet wherever you get books. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Will you join us for year 10, episode 500, and beyond at patreon.com/spiritspodcast??- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344- Check out the fabulous sexual education podcast Sex Ed with DB! Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore
Podcast Episodes
Atlantis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:13
Where did we go wrong with the city of Atlantis? From Plato using it as an allegory for the rise and fall of nations, it spun out of control and was co-opted by pseudo-archaeologists and Flat Earthers. Join us as we seek…
Gawain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:20
We’re talking about the Exemplar Templar this episode: Gawain. You probably know his story about The Green Knight, but do you know his other fascinating tales like his cursed wife, his best horse, and his epic feud with…
A Spectacle for Spectral Spectators | Your Urban Legends 124 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:22
Do you think you’re more or less likely to be haunted if you sleep naked? How about if you take lots of baths? We’re asking the hard hitting questions about why ghosts are kind of creepers sometimes with these urban lege…
Creepy Coins and Haunted Horses | Your Urban Legends 123 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:48
We’ve got some spooky ones for you this time, gang! From creepy coins, haunted horses, and more than a few ghost cats. Plus, perhaps one of the scariest hauntings handled the most casually we’ve ever heard!Content Warnin…
The Elaines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:36
Sometimes you have to take a quick sidebar to talk about a bunch of women with the same name, but very different roles in Arthurian legend! From a pure Elaine that dies of heartbreak, to another who is scheming to give b…
Witch Power w/ Emma Quilty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:55
Feminist witches? Yes please! We’re joined by scholar and practicing witch, Emma Quilty, to talk about her research into modern witches, feminist practices, political activism, and witchy tupperware parties.Content Warni…
Drunk Girl’s Field Guide to Surviving Mythology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:02
After 500 episodes, we have some advice to impart on how to survive in mythology. Plus, we get really drunk. Thanks for 500 episodes. Here’s to 500 more. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or ment…
Final Girl Energy in 2026 | Your Urban Legends 122 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:17
It’s important to maintain that Final Girl Energy, gang. That’s what all of these urban legends have been preparing you for! We learn why it’s important to train kids young to spot ghosts, and why bringing your spooky pa…
Yoruba Creation Story w/ Chinenye Egbuna Ikwuemesi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:11
We are joined by storyteller, author, and researcher, Chinenye Egbuna Ikwuemesi to talk about African intellectual history, colonial historiography, and the Yoruba creation story. Learn how Obatala broke the world, and t…