A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on classic myths and learn new stories from around the world, served up over ice by two tipsy history geeks. New episodes every Wednedsay!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 13 days 13 hours 25 minutes
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episode 374: 374: Your Urban Legends LXXXVIII - Ghosts? Or Quiet Quitting?
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episode 373: 373: The Chinese Zodiac
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episode 372: 372: Unicorns
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