Spirits
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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415: Your Urban Legends 101 - I’m Looking For an Apparition
11/20/2024
415: Your Urban Legends 101 - I’m Looking For an Apparition
I’m looking for an apparition. 5’5”. Brown hair. Spooky vibes. Also, a visit from Ma Winchester AND Mother Goose? We are blessed AND scared, the best of both worlds. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual content, abusive relationships, death, urination, enslavement, illness, and dementia. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends by Ava Reid. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! - Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344 Sponsors - makes finding the right gift easy. To get 15% off your next gift, go to . - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at - follows a band of misfit demons trying to make it to the biggest gig of the millennium. Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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414: Idle Hour and the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians
11/13/2024
414: Idle Hour and the Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians
Since it’s nearing Thanksgiving, Julia presents a hyper local cult that’s been fascinating her - The Royal Fraternity of Master Metaphysicians and their attempt to raise an Immortal Baby. That’s all we’re giving you. Buckle up. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonization, eugenics, cults, racism, fire, death, unequal sexual power dynamics, child endangerment, incarceration, and suicide. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends the Reimagined newsletter at - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! - Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344 Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 25% off when you go to . Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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We’re Not Going Anywhere
11/06/2024
We’re Not Going Anywhere
Mythology and folklore aren’t just history. They’re essential roadmaps to what’s next. Free Multitude Discord: Free Multitude newsletter: Spirits Patreon, where you can follow us for free:
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413: Hathor
11/06/2024
413: Hathor
This goddess is giving mother. Literally. This many-named deity, Hathor, is the goddess of love, sex, makeup, and even hangovers. You can see why we’re excited to talk about her. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, genitals, childbirth, death, blood, and colonization. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! - Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344 Sponsors - makes finding the right gift easy. To get 15% off your next gift, go to . - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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412: Your Urban Legends 100!!! - Out Clubbing During a Haunting
10/30/2024
412: Your Urban Legends 100!!! - Out Clubbing During a Haunting
100 spooky urban legends episodes. Who would have thought? We celebrate that number with the coolest cryptid mom ever, the worst building material ever, and GHOSTLY VIDEO EVIDENCE! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of animal/pet death, human death, racism, sexual harassment, hospitalization, injury, and burns. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends CALLING US at +1-617-420-3244 ! And! by Lev Ac Rosen - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - , creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use the code we share in the midroll for 20% off at - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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411: Your Urban Legends XCIX - SECRET FUNERAL HEIST
10/23/2024
411: Your Urban Legends XCIX - SECRET FUNERAL HEIST
If you’re not thinking about the best ways to creep people out with your final wishes after you die, you’re not optimizing. An urban legends episode featuring witches’ graves, ladies in green, and spooky sleep things! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, drowning, religious persecution, animal death, pregnancy/pregnancy complications, injury, bodily functions, and violence against women. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends doing a horror movie cocktail pairing with friends! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: is a brand-new show from Multitude that interviews online creators about how their jobs work and how they got there. Subscribe now in your podcast app! Sponsors - is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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410: Your Urban Legends XCVIII - Short & Spooky!
10/16/2024
410: Your Urban Legends XCVIII - Short & Spooky!
Something a story is short, sweet, and more importantly, spooky! So we’ve got a variety of those quicker stories this episode - from graves, to elementary school ghost hunting clubs, to the worst story a grandma has ever told, these are short, quick, and terrifying! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, violence, death, child endangerment, warfare, and xenophobia. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends ! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Vote for Spirits in the ! Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 25% off when you go to . - is a free podcast player you can use on any device in your browser. You can listen to episodes from your favorite hosts. You don't need an account, an app, or to download anything to listen to the best free podcasts. . Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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409: Your Urban Legends XCVII - The Most Metal Girl Guide Trip
10/09/2024
409: Your Urban Legends XCVII - The Most Metal Girl Guide Trip
We let Girl Guides get up to the wildest stuff. From age-inappropriate field trips, handsy ghosts, and the return of the Half-Perched House, this episode has us riled up! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, lack of consent, medical mistreatment, capital punishment, execution, and sex. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends voting for Spirits in the ! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out (a fellow Signal Award !!) at Sponsors - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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408: Nephthys & Seshat
10/02/2024
408: Nephthys & Seshat
We’ve got a goddess double header! We dive into two underappreciated goddesses, who really are way cooler than you were led to believe in your elementary school Egyptian history unit. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sex, infidelity, pregnancy and birth, murder, and death. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends seasonal beverages. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest show, ! Sponsors - , makers of some of the most badass clothing there is. Get 10% off your order with code spirits at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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407: El Silbón
09/25/2024
407: El Silbón
If you hear whistling on the plains at night, it might be too late for you. Because you’ve probably run into El Silbón, the South American boogeyman known for his distinct whistling and vengeful nature! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of domestic violence, murder, infidelity, colonization, abuse, animal attacks, light cannibalism, disembowelment, and fire. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends her TTRPG, Helios is Hungover (which you can get by joining the ! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: It’s the ! Consider joining the for some cool rewards! Sponsors - is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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406: Your Urban Legends XCVI - A Haunted Gin & Tonic
09/18/2024
406: Your Urban Legends XCVI - A Haunted Gin & Tonic
This is a very grandparent-focused episode. Grandparents haunting churches, haunting plants, all different hauntings. PLUS a ghost child named…. Semler? Who knows what’s up with that. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of family members death, cancer, motorcycle accidents, sex, blasphemy, and fire. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends by Martha Wells - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: It’s the ! Consider joining the for some cool rewards! Sponsors - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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405: Horus
09/11/2024
405: Horus
We’ve been circling around Horus like a HAWK during this series, but now it’s finally time to dive right into it. We talk about the origins of this boy bird king, how he grew up, and how he managed to finally become the head god in charge! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonization, genitals, sex, childbirth, insects, and eye injury. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends curbside freebies. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 25% off when you go to . - : For up to 25 free meals, head to and use code SPIRITS - is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to to start your subscription. Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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404: American Hysteria (with Chelsey Weber-Smith)
09/04/2024
404: American Hysteria (with Chelsey Weber-Smith)
We are digging into urban legends near and far with our guest, Chelsey Weber-Smith of American Hysteria. We chat about the cross section of poetry and moral panic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and where fear comes from. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of conspiracy theories, spiders, clowns, child endangerment, home invasion, attempted murder, necrophilia, queerphobia/homophobia, illness, transphobia, patriarchy, Guest Chelsey Weber-Smith is a queer, nonbinary poet-turned-podcaster working to understand both American culture at large as well as the mysteries of their own humanity. They are the host of , which explores how fantastical thinking has shaped our culture - moral panics, urban legends, hoaxes, crazes, fringe beliefs, and national misunderstandings. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends starting to decorate for spooky season. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 25% off when you go to . - : For up to 25 free meals, head to and use code SPIRITS Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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403: Satyrs & Fauns
08/28/2024
403: Satyrs & Fauns
Keeping with our nature spirits trend, we’re talking about the horny (in more ways than one) Greek nature spirits: satyrs, and their Roman counterparts, fauns! Later satyrs! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of sexual content, sexual assault, masturbation, bestiality, and drugs. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends a convention banana. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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402: Your Urban Legends XCV - Just Another Blood Curse
08/21/2024
402: Your Urban Legends XCV - Just Another Blood Curse
Sometimes you record an episode from the middle of the woods in rural Canada, so you have to really up the ante. We taunt a malicious spirit, start a ghost story, and dive into the microfiche to investigate a haunting. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment, panic attacks, and home invasion. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends stocking up your pantry with sick-day foods. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - : For up to 25 free meals, head to and use code SPIRITS Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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401: Set
08/14/2024
401: Set
Every story needs a villain, and Egyptian mythology has Set. But is he really just a villain? We explore his multifaceted domains, his motivations, and the worst salad story you’ve ever heard. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, murder, sexual content, sexual assault, colonization, infidelity, eye injury, endangering a child, and toxic masculinity. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends a bad horror movie, like . - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 25% off when you go to . - is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to to start your subscription. Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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400: The Oneida Community
08/07/2024
400: The Oneida Community
400 episodes. Wow. We decided for this one to talk about something that has captured our interests since before Spirits was even the thing - the Oneida Community. We talk about the Second Great Awakening, the Burned Over District, and the result: A well-known silver company. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of cults, explicit sex discussions, eugenics, sexual assault, rape, religious persecution, abuse, pregnancy, childbirth, child death, manipulation, and indoctrination. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends going to a local drag show! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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399: Oceanids, Nereids, & Naiads
07/31/2024
399: Oceanids, Nereids, & Naiads
Oceanids, Nereids, and Naiads, oh my! We’re back to talking about nymphs, but this time it’s all about water nymphs - rivers, the sea, the springs and lakes. Grab your towels and let’s dive in! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of cannibalism, death, murder, blood, castration, warfare, drowning, and sex. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends The Dresden Files. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Join the ! Sponsors - is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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398: Your Urban Legends XCIV - The Following Spirit
07/24/2024
398: Your Urban Legends XCIV - The Following Spirit
Do not adjust your podcast players. If this is all sounding familiar to you, it might be an echo of the future. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of fire, hanging, death, bones, animal death, animal sacrifice, toxic masculinity, home invasion, and sex. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest show, ! Sponsors - , creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use code spirits for 20% off at - : For up to 25 free meals, head to and use code SPIRITS Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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397: Zombies and Shakespeare (with Melody Bates)
07/17/2024
397: Zombies and Shakespeare (with Melody Bates)
Was Shakespeare writing about zombies? What if Romeo & Juliet were transformed at the end of the play rather than just dying? We’re joined by playwright and creator Melody Bates to talk about her love and frustration with Shakespeare, her acting origins, and translating fashion and folklore into performance. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of blood, gore, misogyny, death, suicide, disease, and violence. Guest (she/they) is a native Oregonian actor and writer based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. She is a queer femme creatrix whose award-winning work includes the plays and , and the . She is a versatile and talented actor who works in stage and film in a wide array of genres. Find out more about her work at Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends . - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - , creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use code spirits for 20% off at - is a subscription service that sends you a box of the market's best-quality wines for a fraction of the price you’d normally pay in stores. To get Naked Wines’ 6 bottle for $39.99 offer, head to and use code SPIRITS for both the code AND password. Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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396: Dryads
07/10/2024
396: Dryads
We’re vibing with nature, which means we’re talking about the tree spirits of Greek mythology: Dryads! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of incest, suicide, genitals, sexual assault, blood, slut-shaming, death, animal attacks, animal death, and child endangerment. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends season 3 of The Bear. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get up to 25% off when you go to . - is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to to start your subscription. - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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395: Isis
07/03/2024
395: Isis
We’re talking this week about Isis, the Egyptian Head Queen in Charge! She’s out there doing magic, bringing people back from the dead, controlling scorpions, all sorts of things. If you’re not impressed, you’re not listening. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, death, grieving, xenophobia, religious persecution, pregnancy and birth, drowning, dismemberment, fire, animal attacks, poisoning, child endangerment, and genitals. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends watching Love Island USA with your group text. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Let us hear your thoughts with the ! Sponsors - , makers of some of the most badass clothing there is. Get 10% off your order with code spirits at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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394: Your Urban Legends XCIII - The Shuddering of Creekside Mushrooms, Revisited
06/26/2024
394: Your Urban Legends XCIII - The Shuddering of Creekside Mushrooms, Revisited
After a month of mushroom folklore, horror, and general gushing, we are revisiting with fresh eyes the scariest story we’ve ever told on the podcast: The Shuddering of Creekside Mushrooms. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of racism, viruses, death, body horror, homophobia, and guns. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends by Freya Marske. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out the ! Sponsors - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at - is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at - : For up to 25 free meals, head to and use code SPIRITS Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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393: The World of Mushrooms
06/19/2024
393: The World of Mushrooms
After a month of mushroom folklore, horror, and general gushing, we are revisiting with fresh eyes the scariest story we’ve ever told on the podcast: The Shuddering of Creekside Mushrooms. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of racism, viruses, death, body horror, homophobia, and guns. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends A Marvelous Light by Freya Marske. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out the ! Sponsors - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at - is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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392: Mushrooms and Modern Horror (with Jenna Stoeber)
06/12/2024
392: Mushrooms and Modern Horror (with Jenna Stoeber)
Mushrooms and horror go together like peanut butter and jelly, and we’ve brought on our local horror expert, Jenna Stoeber to talk us through the history of mushrooms, horror, video games, and more! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of body horror, xenophobia, racism, death, psychological horror, drug use, sex, insects, and illness/infection. Guest is a video essayist, streamer, and podcaster. She has a Master's Degree in Media and Culture, which she mostly uses to write really erudite dick jokes. cover topics like internet culture, better living through media literacy, and The Wicker Man. cozy games, horror games, and, on occasion, cozy horror games. She plays Astra Blep on the hilarious actual play podcast , and hosts the podcast , where each week she and a guest use random prompts to make the big next game. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends by Dan Pashman. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to . - delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Go to right now and use promo code “spirits” to get $20 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping. Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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391: Mushrooms and Mythology
06/05/2024
391: Mushrooms and Mythology
Surprise! We’re spending an entire month talking about mushrooms in mythology, horror and beyond! We start with a roundup of our favorite mushroom tales and creatures from mythology and folklore, from fairy circles, edible monsters, and mushroom superpowers. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, disease, misogyny, blood, body horror, bodily functions, death, drug use, animal death, insects, and sexual content. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends asking for what you need. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out today! Sponsors - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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390: Your Urban Legends XCII - A Ghost’s Costume Change
05/29/2024
390: Your Urban Legends XCII - A Ghost’s Costume Change
We scared each other quite a bit with this one. A ghost that says its name like a Pokemon, a very fitness-focused ghost, and the worst bug story we’ve ever heard in our entire lives. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, human remains, religious persecution, colonialism, natural disasters, and fire. Strong Content Warning for Bugs/Skittering from 37:55 - 43:25 Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out the ! Sponsors - is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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389: Osiris
05/22/2024
389: Osiris
More mummies, more problems - or in this case, we’re talking about the FIRST mummy and god of the afterlife: Osiris! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, birth, death, dismemberment, sex, murder, animal attacks, drowning, bodily fluids, and colonization. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends making a biiiiig salad. Remember: creamy, crunchy, acidic! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out the ! Sponsors - : For up to 25 free meals, head to and use code SPIRITS Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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388: Making Queer Fairy Tales (with Melanie Gillman)
05/15/2024
388: Making Queer Fairy Tales (with Melanie Gillman)
We’re joined by cartoonist and author of Other Ever Afters, Mel Gillman to chat about growing as an artist, how allegories of fairy tales grow over time, and breaking the structures to write good horror. Also, the premiere of our new favorite segment: Foraging Corner. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of queerphobia, arranged marriage, divorce, colonization, genocide, bodily fluids, gentrification, and classism. Guest is a cartoonist and illustrator who specializes in LGBTQ books for kids and teens. They are the creator of the Stonewall Honor Award–winning graphic novel , , and . In addition to their graphic novel work, they teach in the comics MFA program at California College of the Arts. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to . - is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to to start your subscription. - is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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387: The Muses
05/08/2024
387: The Muses
We hope you’re feeling as divinely inspired as we are in this episode about the Muses! We dive into their origins, their idiosyncrasies, and the role they play in both Ancient Greek society and our society today (and invent some of our own!) Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, racism, death, murder, body horror, incest, pregnancy/birth, and war. Housekeeping - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends donating to . - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at - Call to Action: Check out ! Sponsors - explores anime and the way it shows up throughout our world. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Find Us Online - Website & Transcripts: - Patreon: - Merch: - Instagram: - Twitter: - Tumblr: - Goodreads: Cast & Crew - Co-Hosts: and - Editor: - Music: , based on "Danger Storm" by - Artwork: - Multitude: About Us Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.
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