Myths and Legends
by Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
Is this your podcast?Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser are independent podcast creators known for their engaging storytelling and deep dives into folklore. They lead "Myths and Legends," a podcast that distinguishes itself by exploring the origins and cultural si…
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443: Tricksters: Does Whatever A Spider Can
Sep 9, 2026
1h 00m 42s
442: Greek Myths: The Poseidon Adventures
Aug 25, 2026
51m 52s
441: Celtic folklore: Deerly Beloved
Aug 12, 2026
1h 01m 10s
440: Monkey King: The Shakedown
Jul 29, 2026
54m 01s
439: Indian folklore: Guess I'll Die
Jul 15, 2026
1h 04m 34s
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| 9/9/26 |  443: Tricksters: Does Whatever A Spider Can | 🕷️Spiders don't have tails, but this one has tales. Anansi is one of the most famous folklore tricksters in the world, but we'll see that behind every great trickster...is likely a trail of broken and/or angry people who want to get even.😈 The Creature: Tsuchinoko People are crazy about this chonky snake. I honestly don't even get it.---📖 The Book!Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! FOR THE KING is a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend, focused on humanity and written for the modern age.If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder🔗 Links:Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/anansiMyths and Legends YouTube: https://myths.link/youtubeTsuchinoko on TV Tropes: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Tsuchinoko💬 Social:Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsQuince: Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://Quince.com/legends for 365-day returns and free shipping on your order.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/mythsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsGranola: If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free - just head to https://granola.ai/LEGENDS.---🎵 Music CreditsMotherless Brooklyn by Breakmaster CylinderSigns in the Snow by Breakmaster CylinderDriptape by Blue Dot SessionsMazzaorra by Blue Dot SessionsPatched In by Blue Dot SessionsBasal Fife by Blue Dot Sessions | 1h 00m 42s | ||||||
| 8/25/26 |  442: Greek Myths: The Poseidon Adventures | 🔱It's Poseidon's turn.On the podcast. Not to be king of the gods. He's actually totally not mad that his little brother is king. Because Zeus isn't the king of him. But Poseidon does do everything his brother says. Not because Zeus told him to, though. He just planned to do it anyway, so no problem.😈 The Creature: The AlanJust don't boil Alan's kids and you're good.---📖 The Book!Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! FOR THE KING is a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend, focused on humanity and written for the modern age.If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder🔗 Links:Disclaimer: https://myths.link/442Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipMyths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 Social:Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsWayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. https://wayfair.comGranola: If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free - just head to https://granola.ai/LEGENDS.BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. https://betterhelp.com/myths---🎵 Music CreditsJust Leave Me Submerged by Breakmaster CylinderLake Ditty by Blue Dot SessionsPinky by Blue Dot SessionsSteamboater by Blue Dot Sessionsick. by Breakmaster Cylinder | 51m 52s | ||||||
| 8/12/26 |  441: Celtic folklore: Deerly Beloved | 🗡️If at first you don't succeed, die, die again.Ian's had a hard life. That life gets even more difficult when he falls in love with a woman who is (not-so-secretly) a deer. And who makes him eat her earwax.😈 The Creature: The Charles Mill Lake MonsterThis week, the state of Ohio flexes its greatest (super)natural resource: quirky cryptids.---📖 The Book!Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! FOR THE KING is a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend, focused on humanity and written for the modern age.If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder🔗 Links:Disclaimer: https://myths.link/441Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipSource: https://myths.link/sourceMyths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 Social:Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsQuince: Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/legends. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsVinted: Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so you keep everything you earn.Mint Mobile: To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/legends.---🎵 Music CreditsSalmony by Blue Dot SessionsAnother Love Song from the Corner by Breakmaster Cylinder8Bit Sadventure Time by Breakmaster CylinderNightwatch Beetles by Breakmaster CylinderSadly Here We Are Again by Breakmaster CylinderLessita by Blue Dot Sessions | 1h 01m 10s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 |  440: Monkey King: The Shakedown | 🐒 Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, knows a demon shakedown when he sees it.And what's happening in this town, where people need to pay upwards of $30k (in 2026 USD) a year to a Buddha they never see? That's a shakedown. Does his master, the Tang Monk, believe him? Of course he doesn't.😈 The Creature: Man-dragonHey, just because man-dragon knows something bad is about to happen and shows up there ahead of time doesn't mean he's obligated to tell you the bad thing that's going to happen.---📖 The Book!Myths and Legends has our first book coming out on December 1st! FOR THE KING is a comprehensive retelling of Arthurian legend, focused on humanity and written for the modern age.If you like the podcast, you'll love the book, and preorders are a massive help to us. Check it out here: https://myths.link/preorder🔗 Links:Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membershipMyths and Legends YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube💬 Social:Discord: https://myths.link/discordInstagram: https://myths.link/instagramBluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Don't let stigma stand in the way of support. Sign up and get 10% off at https://betterhelp.com/mythsWayfair: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.---🎵 Music CreditsA Peaceful Plummet by Breakmaster CylinderSpheres of Doom by Breakmaster CylinderDamn Yea, Shebeasts! by Breakmaster CylinderDislotec - Pitbull by Breakmaster CylinderEmbers Bounce Around You on the Way Downward by Breakmaster CylinderElmore Heights by Blue Dot Sessions | 54m 01s | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | Indian folkloreastrology+4 | — | Myths and LegendsFor the King+1 | — | Indian folkloreastrology+4 | Home ChefCODE | 1h 04m 34s | ||
| 7/1/26 | Mauimythology+3 | — | Myths and LegendsFOR THE KING | Mauifaraway island | MauiMenehune+4 | Mint Mobilelegends | 51m 57s | ||
| 6/17/26 | Czech folkloresuperpowers+4 | — | FOR THE KING | Czech | Czech folkloresuperpowers+5 | BetterHelpmyths | 1h 01m 27s | ||
| 6/3/26 | Korean folkloreinterconnected stories+4 | — | Myths and LegendsFor the King+1 | June 14th, 2026 | Korean folkloreMr. Worm+5 | Home Cheflegends | 1h 07m 28s | ||
| 5/20/26 | Medieval KnightsArthurian Legend+3 | — | Myths and LegendsFOR THE KING | — | Sir GraelentMedieval+6 | Mint Mobilelegends | 50m 42s | ||
| 5/6/26 | Norse mythologyValhalla+5 | — | For the KingKing Arthur legends | ValhallaMidgard | Norse mythologyOdin+7 | — | 54m 35s | ||
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| 4/22/26 | Spanish folklorejustice+3 | — | Myths and Legends | West Virginia | DoñaSpanish folklore+5 | GhostBedLEGENDS | 56m 54s | ||
| 4/8/26 | Japanese folkloreSamurai+4 | — | Myths and LegendsKing Arthur legends | Japan | Japanese folkloreSamurai+5 | ButcherBoxLEGENDS | 1h 13m 07s | ||
| 3/25/26 | Turkish folkloredreams+3 | — | Myths and LegendsArthurian legend | Turkey | Turkish folkloreAhmet+3 | — | 49m 51s | ||
| 3/11/26 | Finnish folkloresketch artist+4 | — | Rischa TextileOrange-crowned+3 | — | Finnish folkloreOsmo+5 | Home Cheflegends | 50m 40s | ||
| 2/25/26 | Slavic folkloredevil+3 | — | — | — | Slavic folkloreGoria+5 | Home ChefLEGENDS | 46m 00s | ||
| 2/11/26 | Monkey KingJourney to the West+4 | — | Journey to the West | — | Monkey KingJourney to the West+5 | ButcherBox | 1h 01m 07s | ||
| 1/28/26 | Norse mythologyfairy tales+3 | — | Norse LegendsIpupiara | — | Norse legendssorceress+3 | Wayfair | 54m 37s | ||
| 1/14/26 | genieslove+4 | — | 1001 NightsEbu Gogo | — | genies1001 Nights+5 | Quince | 1h 09m 53s | ||
| 12/31/25 | Flemish legendsogres+3 | — | Flemish legends | — | Flemish legendsogre party+3 | — | 35m 58s | ||
| 12/17/25 | Irish folklorelegends+3 | — | Oisín in Tir na nÓg | Tir na nÓg | Irish legendsOisín+5 | Betterhelp | 52m 10s | ||
| 12/3/25 |  423: Japanese folkore: The Illusionists | 👹Something is lurking in the forest temple👹While the country outside is rocked by the changes in the world, a village grapples with the idea that a monster of a land that's nearly gone still lurks in their midst.😈 The Creature: BoraroWatch out or he'll turn you into a human Capri-Sun---Links:🏰 Membership: https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube📖 Source: https://myths.link/haunted---📢 SponsorsRag and Bone: Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Enjoy 25% off sitewide during their biggest sale of the year, November 21st through December 1st (a few exclusions apply). Plus, stack our exclusive code LEGENDS for even more savings at rag-bone.comHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsUncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legendsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.---🎵 Music Credits"An Unknown Visitor" by Blue Dot Sessions"Late Night Reading" by Blue Dot Sessions"Minesterio" by Blue Dot Sessions"Sonatina" by Blue Dot Sessions | 46m 32s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  422: Scottish folklore: Witchful Thinking | 🧙♂️So you've decided to steal from a witch or wizard🧙♀️Are you sure about that? If you are, you might want to think about what you're going to do more than the characters in today's stories from Scotland and Norway. Especially if, like them, you end up stealing way more than you bargained for. 😈 The Creature: ewaipanomaThe headless friends of all the children in South America. No you can't see them. Why would you even ask. Oh, you didn't? Well, you still can't see them.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box plus free dessert for life! Go to https://homechef.com/legendsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/mythsGhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Black Friday Sale, you can get 25% off already-reduced prices, plus a free gift of the GhostBed Massaging Neck Pillow with your mattress purchase. Just go to GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.Mint Mobile: Don’t get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://mintmobile.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"DeeDee Jackdaw" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dorica Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions"Marble Chase" by Blue Dot Sessions"ShadowPlay" by Blue Dot Sessions"Tenaway" by Blue Dot Sessions | 56m 40s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  421: Viking Legends: Famous | 🔥All the Viking warriors' hearts burn with love for Nítíða🔥And also the rest of them is on fire as well because that's what happens when you try to kidnap a maiden-king.😈 The Creatures: HenkieThe henkie is dancing with itself. When it's not watching you sleep, that is.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsButcherBox: Our listeners can get free turkey or ham in their first box, or choose ground beef for life plus $20 off your first order. Go to ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS to choose your offer and get this limited-time deal, with free shipping always.Uncommon Goods:To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legends!Literary Clock: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/literary-clockCryptid Magnets: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/cryptid-construction-magnetic-fridge-gameQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.BetterHelp: This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Whether you're checking in on a friend, or reaching out to a therapist yourself, BetterHelp makes it easier to take that first step. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/myths.---🎵 Music Credits"A Certain Lightness" by Blue Dot Sessions"Blue Straggler" by Blue Dot Sessions"Dolomite" by Blue Dot Sessions"Obelisk Stands Silent" by Blue Dot Sessions"Quarry Callis" by Blue Dot Sessions | 51m 16s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  420: Korean Grim Reaper: Saja Boys | ⚰️It's Halloween⚰️What do you do when death comes for you? Well, the characters in today's stories have a lot of ideas, and they're surprisingly successful. The problem? Death works on a much, much longer timeline.😈 The Creatures: BulgasariWhy you don't feed your rice monster metal needles. Unlike most pets, it will be fine. You'll be in trouble, though.---Links:📚️ All of Fictional season 6 is available!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky---📢 SponsorsHome Chef: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://mintmobile.com/legendsPlans start at $15/month!Boll and Branch: For a limited time get 20% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at https://bollandbranch.com/mythsBetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at [https://betterhelp.com/myths](https://betterhelp.com/mythsHome Chef: Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Just go to https://homechef.com/legends.---🎵 Music Credits"Dream Abridged" by Blue Dot Sessions"Gadabasa" by Blue Dot Sessions"Noen Prasat" by Blue Dot Sessions"The Burnishing" by Blue Dot Sessions"Vellum Interlude" by Blue Dot Sessions | 55m 10s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  419: Slavic folklore: Bad Heir Day | Ivan fights wizards and monsters and Baba Yaga with a music streaming subscriptionWhat do you get when your daughters have been kidnapped by a sleezy cloud and your son not only spends all of his days jamming with his self-playing harp, but DOESN'T want to tear the heads off his friends? You get Tsar Wisehead, who apparently just figured out that parenting is hard.😈 **The Creature: GarmGarm is serious about his job, and that's unfortunate because that job involves blood splatters and the end of the world.---Links:📚️ Fictional is back!: https://fictional.fm/subscribe 💬 Discord: https://myths.link/discord 📷️ Instagram: https://myths.link/instagram ✍️ Bluesky: https://myths.link/bluesky 📼 YouTube:https://myths.link/youtube 📖 Source: https://myths.link/harp---📢 SponsorsUncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://uncommongoods.com/legendsQuince: Go to https://quince.com/legends for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.GhostBed: Right now, during GhostBed’s Fall Sale, you can get 25% off sitewide for a limited time. Just go to https://GhostBed.com/legends and use promo code LEGENDS at checkout.ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to [https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS](https://ButcherBox.com/LEGENDS---🎵 Music Credits"Flagstone Abbey" by Blue Dot Sessions "Kid Kodi" by Blue Dot Sessions "Cirrocumulous" by Chad Crouch "Thimble Rider Theme" by Blue Dot Sessions "The Spring" by Chad Crouch "Hermit" by Chad Crouch | 41m 35s | ||||||
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Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser are independent podcast creators known for their engaging storytelling and deep dives into folklore. They lead "Myths and Legends," a podcast that distinguishes itself by exploring the origins and cultural significance of myths from various traditions, blending narrative storytelling with historical context. The show features a unique format where each episode presents a myth or legend, often dissecting its themes and variations. Covering a rich tapestry of topics across arts, history, and fiction, it appeals to listeners interested in both the fantastical and the scholarly aspects of these tales. With over 529 episodes, the podcast has developed a loyal following. The estimated audience of 100,001 to 250,000 comprises mythology enthusiasts, literature lovers, and history buffs who appreciate the blend of entertainment and education. Listeners gain insights into cultural narratives while enjoying expert storytelling, making each episode both enlightening and enjoyable.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 391K
- Total plays: 6.1M
- Total reviews: 24K
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 345K
- Plays: 6.0M
- Reviews: 507
YouTube
- Subscribers: 7.0K
- Views: 131K
- Videos: 13
Podcast App
- Followers: 23K
- Reviews: 23K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 15K
- Reviews: 69
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Audience
seniors, general
Chart history for Myths and Legends
Peaked at #4 in Canada, top 10 in 2 of 50 tracked markets, currently #4 in Canada.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Canada | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| RO | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Australia | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| United States | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| PT | — | #21 | #21 | — |
| Denmark | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| AE | — | #24 | #24 | — |
| TH | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| RO | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| AE | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| Australia | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| South Korea | — | #46 | #46 | — |
| TH | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| PT | — | #49 | #49 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 31 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 31 markets.