I don't want to spoil anything for someone who doesn't know this story, but this three-parter has everything: sneering villains, valiant heroes, monster fights, love, loss, betrayal, and someone shoving dragon tongues down their pants despite that not remotely being the best way to transport dragon tongues. It's the long-requested original story of Tristan and Isolde. [...]
For once, the king is dead and the queen is alive, and she's going to make sure her daughter avoids the dangers that many princesses has to face. Or, she tries. The creature is an balding, adorable werewolf with a love of fuzzy slippers. Sponsors: Robinhood: The simple, straightforward way to start investing without commission fees [...]
A story from Scandinavia of how a freeloading brother had consequences for the entire world, and how to make quests to the underworld a business trip (protip: bring lots of free ham). The creature is why you should be cool with probably the creepiest horror movie trope of all time. (oh, and I know the episode [...]
Dumbling (or Simpleton, if you will), takes a trip to the dark forest with some beer and pocket cake, before meeting a shiny, sticky friend. All music by Blue Dot Sessions
Halvor has had a string of really bad Christmases. Maybe the time a guest shows up with a polar bear will be better?
This week, it's a fable from the Philippines with a monkey, a turtle, and Game of Thrones level violence and retribution when something is stolen (don't worry, though. We don't get graphic with it). The creature of the week is (yet another) reason why you want to kiss that dragon on the mouth. I don't make [...]
This is the episode. This is the episode where Helen of Sparta becomes Helen of Troy, and an event happens that launches 1000 ships toward the city in the east. This is where it all begins. The creature of the week has a dorky smile and a retainer and will absolutely eat you. -- Sponsors: Check [...]
In this prelude to the Trojan War, we learn the origin of the most famous Greek hero, and maybe the most reviled Trojan prince. Also, you shouldn't let Hera plan your wedding because a bitter decade-long war might break out because of it, and if you invite Poseidon, you're going to get an immortal horse as [...]
Last week, Hera hid that she was pregnant. This week, we learn who the father isn’t, and see the births of two more important figures from Greek mythology. Also, if you’re going for the whole totalitarian dictator thing, make sure you don’t take your wine naps right next to all the people that hate you. Just [...]
The origins stories of the Olympians.