Jason Weiser tells 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.
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164B-Lady White Snake: Enlighten Me
The legend of Lady White Snake continues with a packed episode. There are magical (if not wholly unexpected) resurrections, crustacean armies, Doctor Strange ripoffs, and that's just in the first half.
163-Hansel and Gretel: Crumble
The wonderfully ridiculous and surprisingly human original story of Hansel and Gretel
161-Japanese folklore: Karma
The stories of a lost dumpling and two young people finding love among the ashes.
160-Halloween Special: Lurking
On our annual Halloween special, it's a supposedly true story of a string of killings and something lurking in the dark forest
158-Agamemnon: Fate Proceeds
We’re back on the boat to the Trojan War and Agamemnon has a problem. It's a problem he can solve, he just doesn't want to.
157-Jack the Giant Killer: Giant Problems
Jack is back and ready to do what he does best, and who is along for the ride? King Arthur's teenage son.
156-Italian Folklore: Clever Girl
The stories of Costanza/Costanzo, the youngest daughter of the king of Thebes, who sets out to find her way in the world, and Molly Whuppie, the young orphan girl who battled giants.