Myths and Legends

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32-Tricksters: Wager May 11, 2016

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Three stories of tricksters. We have Coyote from Native American mythology giving great gifts and racing a turtle. There's also Anansi the spider-man from West African folklore, who is trying to buy the stories of the world. We also catch up with our old friend Loki from Norse mythology, who just wants to give Thor's wife an impromptu, un-asked-for haircut. The creature of the week is an emaciated horse who will either play harmless pranks on you, or crush you to death in the street. Our sponsor, Weebly! Say hi on Twitter Music: "Waltz Ohia" by Fields Ohio "Redhead" by Jahzzar "Modulation of the Spirit" by Little Glass Men "Wild Ones" by Jahzzar "The Beat Influence" by Cullah "Theme K" by Steve Combs and the Delta Is "Inner Light" by Kevin MacLeod

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31B-Viking Sagas: Face-off May 04, 2016

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The conclusion of the Saga of Arrow-Odd, a man who is destined
to live 300 years, yet cursed to be killed by his favorite
horse. He's watched his friends and brothers die in his struggle
with his adversary, the evil half-troll Ogmund, but this battle is
destined to stretch over centuries, into a world that looks
completely different to both of them.
The creatures this week hang out in pantries, and either tempt
you with too much cake or destroy your ill-gotten, likely
buttercat-acquired food.
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Music:
"Everybody's Got Problems that Aren't Mine" by Chris
Zabriskie
"Back in Time" by Jason Staczek
"What does Anybody Know About Anything" by Chris Zabriskie
"Cheap Suit" by Jason Staczek
"You've Sent for the Absent" by Rowan Box
"Royal Flush" by Keshco
"Shadowplay (goth dream pop)" by Keshco
"Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere
"Yokushun"
by Rolemusic
"Saying Goodbye in the Rain (piano)" by Jelsonic

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31A-Viking Sagas: Odd Man Out Apr 27, 2016

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The saga of the legendary Viking Arrow-Odd contains trolls,
ogres, giants, magic arrows, and a sorceress getting smacked in the
nose. The mistakes of one Viking's past...or just a Viking being a
Viking, haunt him. There's a dangerous Viking teddy bear, and if an
angry, famed warrior offers to show you his arrows up close, do not
take him up on that offer.
On the creature of the week, you'll see that when you're at the
supermarket, someone might just secretly be a giant purple blob
that lives in the river.
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Music:
"Theme I" by Steve Combs and Delta Is
"Sirian Star" by Ars Sonor
"Casual Uncertainties" by Gurdonark
"Words Fall Apart (Instrumental)" by Josh
Woodward
"Scale-Free" by Oorlab
"Buffering" by Quiet Music for Tiny Robots
"Polar Vortex" by Quiet Music for Tiny
Robots
"Peekdoor Quest" by Rolemusic

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30-Latin American Folklore: Unbreakable Apr 20, 2016

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A story from Chilean folklore about the smartest woman in the world, her talking shoe, and a prince that deserved a slap on the face.
The creatures this week are the abatwa, from South Africa, and you'll learn why ants are the best roommates ever.
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Music:
"Puzzle Pieces" by Lee Rosevere
"a long night" by bbatv
"Play Pelagic" by Little Glass Men
"Neon Hippies" by Fields Ohio
"Hedonic State" by Mike B. Fort
"Theme W" by Steve Combs & Delta Is
"Deep Cave (Dip and Cavern Remix)" by Jahzzar

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29-Grimm: Upward Mobility Apr 13, 2016

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Two stories from the Grimm brothers, both of which have people going up, but in different ways. The first is the story of Rapunzel, and the second is about a small tailor who uses one success to face giants, a rampaging boar, and a unicorn when seeking the hand of the princess. The only problem? His greatest achievement may be based on a lie, and he's either the world's smoothest con man or completely delusional. Or both.
The creature this week is a stack of old weasels. That catch things on fire.
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Music:
"Satellites and Waterfalls" by Nihilore
"Where it Goes" by Jahzzar
"The Journey" by Marcos H. Bolanos
"AS Nihilism Gives Way to Existentialism" by Nihilore
"Windy Bluffs" by Visager
"Scramby Eggs" by Andy G. Cohen
"Beat the Burglar" by Scott Holmes
"We Can Make You Feel Alive Wholesale" by Winjer3
"Wipe my Face Away" by Keshco
"Seasong" by Jelsonic

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28-Prometheus: Adamantine Apr 06, 2016

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The much-requested story of Prometheus, a Titan who was cursed by Zeus to have his liver pecked out every day for defying the Olympian and bringing fire to the earth. We'll also talk about the Titanomachy, the very literal clash of the Titans at the very beginning of Greek mythology, where Zeus comes to power and we all learn that any policy that involves crazy paranoia is basically the only one a Greek god considers.
The creature is the gooseberry wife, but unlike the name, and the berries she protects, she is not sweet, and might eat your child.
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Music:
"The Faslehood of Positivity" by Rowan Box
"Owls" by Jazzar
"Captive" by Steve Combs and Delta Is
"Gminor long delays" by Solo Bass Steve
"Liberosis" by Nihilore
"Something (Bonus Track)" by Kai Engel
"Kelp Grooves" by Little Glass Men
"May" by Kai Engel

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27C-King Arthur: The Errant Knight Apr 05, 2016

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Old foes resurface as Balin, the fugitive knight, flees from King Arthur's court. He'll find himself on a perilous (and, at times, ridiculous) quest, where he'll inadvertently put the events in motion that will start the quest for the Holy Grail. Oh, and Arthur gets the Round Table and gets married.
The creature this week is the little naked person buried just below the ground who will scream horrendously if you try to pick him out. Also, he might just kill you.
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Music:
“Decompression” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Celadon” by Podington Bear
“Waltz Opus Posthume” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Now You Are Here” by Sergey Cheremisinov
“Lorca” by Thorn1
“Independent Film” by Steve Combs
“Chasing the Port Chains” by Rolemusic
“Turquoise” by Podington Bear
“March” by Kai Engel
“Midnight Blue” by Podington Bear
“Sepia” by Podington Bear
“Trillium” by Podington Bear

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27B-King Arthur: Mayday Mar 23, 2016

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When we left king Arthur, the monstrous Questing Beast was lumbering toward him. We'll learn all about that beast and the line of kings cursed to hunt it. Then, Merlin shows up with a chilling plan to solve the problem of the child that is destined to grow up to destroy Arthur. We'll also meet Balin, a disgraced knight who just got out of jail and meets with an unexpected quest for redemption...that might just curse all of England.
On the creature of the week, you'll learn why you want to stock up on pineapples, especially if you are pregnant and don't want this mosquito-like vampire coming after you.
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27A-King Arthur: The Violence Inherent in the System Mar 16, 2016

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The story of the legendary King Arthur, from just after when he pulled the sword from the stone.Though he's in his late-teens or early-twenties, he is not at all taken seriously by his barons or petty kings, who revolt almost immediately. Less than one year into his reign, he is hiding behind the walls of a castle waiting for the best moment to escape, all while Merlin stands atop the wall shooting fire at the armies assembled out front.
The creature of the week is the Mahaha, and you'll see yet another reason why you shouldn't trust the blue shirtless man wanting to tickle you.
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Music:
“Far from Home” by Ketsa
“Floor Shine” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Pl4y1ng” by Rolemusic
“Wounds” by Ketsa
“Denzel Sprak” by Blue Dot Sessions
“Sunset” by Kai Engel
“Springtime” by Poddington Bear
“Forgetfulness” by Ketsa

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26-Japanese Fairy Tales: Wisdom Mar 09, 2016

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This week: two folktales from Japan. One is about a humble, happy stone cutter who becomes a power-mad, bitter stone cutter. The other is about, surprise surprise, supernatural occurrences at a Buddhist temple in a remote mountain region.
The creature of the week is...or are...the blue men of the Minch. They are blue, men, and very, very good at writing poetry.
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Music:
"Fistful of Dub" by Spinning Merkaba
"Brooks" by Kai Engel
"Byte" by NWMA
"Weathervane" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Teenage Dream" by Yusuki Tsutsumi
"Thoughtful" by Lee Rosevere
"Under Suspicion" by Lee Rosevere
"XX" by Jahzzar
"Lil Couak Part 1" by Couak Vador
"Paper Napkin" by Blue Dot Sessions

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