Myths Your Teacher Hated Podcast

This week on MYTH, we’re going to meet the best Latvian folk hero you’ve never heard of.  You’ll learn that matching chariot to god is super easy, that even gods aren’t all powerful, and that you can find the weirdest stuff in wood.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see what happens when you mix Hades with Satan.

This week on MYTH, death awaits you all - with nasty, big, pointy teeth!  You’ll discover that Monty Python was right about how deadly rabbits are, that deer are thieves, and that you can’t trust a musician.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the Mayan cross between Dracula and Batman.

This week on MYTH, it’s time for the Valentine’s Day special!  You’ll see why you shouldn’t bother a woman who doesn’t want to talk to you, that magical death plants are apparently super common, and that you should never trust mysterious old women.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn that gazelles are more dangerous than you thought.

This week on MYTH, we’ll get into the age-old rivalry between giants and ogres  You’ll learn that the bugs get big in Italy, that pride goeth before a stupid bet, and that being royal doesn’t make you a good dad.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the beautiful, magical women from outside.

This week on MYTH, we’ll meet some evil demon twins.  You’ll discover that disguised gods are dangerous, that immortality is tricky, and that monsters always show up in the weirdest places.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn the tragic legend of a sweet flatbread.

This week on MYTH, we’re going to play around with fireworks.  You’ll see that gods have a lot of free time, that red is super scary, and that the new year is a time for monsters.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see that sometimes vomiting can be a good thing.

This week on MYTH, we’ll settle in front of a roaring fire for a traditional Christmas horror story.  You’ll see that Santa is is no real hurry to help out children, that you should definitely believe all local rumors, and that Santa used to have some weird powers.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll get candy and beatings depending on if you’ve been impish or adorable.

This week on MYTH, we’re gonna take another jaunt off to Giant Land in Brazil.  You’ll learn that stupid is as stupid does, that impulse shopping is always a good idea, and that you should always believe impossible claims.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a sassy magical crocodile in a blonde wig.

This week on MYTH, we’re going to meet Loki. No, not that Loki.  Well, maybe that Loki. You’ll see that competitive drinking is a godly sport, that cats have always been impossible to pick up if they don’t want to, and that you should never wrestle old women.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll learn how a goddess turned sex with a giant into a new kingdom and king.

This week on MYTH, we’ll meet a Filipino demigod that would fit in pretty well with the Greeks.  You’ll discover that you’re right not to trust your parents, that alligators make great boats, and that ghosts like to collect weird things.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll meet a terrifying ghoul that can only be kept at bay by bringing a knife to a maternity ward.

This week on MYTH, we’ll descend into a surprisingly grisly Serbian love story.  You’ll see that the dead are restless, that rivers can be murder, and that kings can’t be trusted with magical swords.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll find out why you should be very, very afraid of hearing ‘boo’ from the shadows.

This week on MYTH, it’s off to the Pacific Northwest for a tale from the First Peoples of the Americas.  You’ll learn that Pinocchio was a bird before he was a puppet, that whales and ravens are cousins, and that you should be careful who you let into your mouth.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the deadly cannibal offspring of furry lovin’.

This week on MYTH, we’re headed back to western Africa for a rather unique tale.  You’ll learn that there’s no shame in needing a little help, that the right music can make a crocodile cry, and that the undead are weird.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the deadly vampire disguised as summer fun.

This week on MYTH, we’ll be spending time with some powerful, dangerous women.  You’ll see that maybe you shouldn’t bother random women with requests for a kiss, that fairies aren’t as friendly as they seem, and that you should always bring snacks on a road trip.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you’ll see why dancing after dark can be deadly.

This week on MYTH, we’re covering a super-old story because you asked for it.  You’ll learn that greed is bad, that even the Greeks stole some of their stories, and that some underworlds just aren’t as nice as others.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a snake-monster that was the wind beneath the hydra’s wings.

This week on MYTH, we’ll make our first foray into Korea.  You’ll learn why rabbits don’t like to swim, why you should never accept a ride from a talking turtle, and why you can’t use fake eyes in medicine.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet a tricky spirit with a love of games and a great big magic stick.

This week on MYTH, it’s time to kill a god.  Well, sort of. You’ll learn that some gods have massive wood, that Osiris probably has claustrophobia, and that zombie sex is the best.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll meet the angry monkey who uses his penis in creative ways.

This week on MYTH, we’ll hop a magic carpet ride to a whole new world.  You’ll learn that not all genies are created equal, that long-lost relatives are not to be trusted, and that sometimes being bad can get you everything you want.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll go giant bird watching.

This week on MYTH, we’ll travel to the old kingdom of Hindustan for one of the stupidest couple fights ever.  You’ll find out that jackals and tigers sound a lot alike, that gemstones come from surprising places, and that the gallows is a bad place to meet women.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we’ll look for bigfoot in the wilds of Pakistan.

This week on MYTH, we’ll discover a cure for blindness in the jungles of Brazil.  You’ll discover that random old strangers give the best advice, that giving spoiled teens a lot of money is a stupid idea, and that some dangers never really materialize.  Then, in a listener-suggestion Gods and Monsters, we’ll discover the secrets of the dancing dust devils.