Gods & Ghouls

Happy Shark Week! In celebration we both mention sharks briefly and for no reason. Jack enchants us with the Korean myth of how Dan'gun founded Korea, and also we love garlic & bears. Then Jana takes us into the deep corners of the ocean where super scary creepy creatures reside. During the tales we are reminded why we don't hangout in the oceans. Oh, and shoutout to Science. Sites & Sourc...

Jack explores Chinese mythology and the story of the Yi and the 10 Suns....that involves this whole immortality thing again, don't get Jana started. Then Jana takes us through the many urban legends of a cryptid known in the US as Goatman. Trains, Teens, & Goats is a wild combo. Pro Tip: Stay away from bridges. Sites & Sources: The Mythology book - Yi Shoots the Sun { Yi} {wiki} { Kentucky...

Back to the land or Norse Mythology! Jack entices us with the story of the death of Baldur, and Jana's least favorite character rears his ugly head. Then Jana gives our nightmares a break to tell us about the magical Pukwudgies...although they are not kind. or cute. or safe to be around. Don't follow the lights! Sites & Sources: The Mythology Book - The Death of Baldur Norse Mythology by Neil...

EPISODE 20!!!!! We made it to the teeny tiny milestone known as episode 20 where we celebrate by having a guest star laughing briefly in the background. Say Hi to Lauren! Now to the episode- Jack tells us several stories of how the Big Dipper was created, hint: bears. And Jana creeps us out yet again with the legend of the Black-Eyed Kids so keep your nightlights on and your doors locked. Sites &a...

TRIGGER WARNING - Both stories mention Suicide Welcome to the episode where the J's explore some deep fears! Jack weaves us the tangled tale of Arachne and how the first spider came to be, as Jana hunches over and rocks back & forth in utter fear. Then Jana takes us to the deep dark corners of the internet and spooks us with the urban legend known as The Rake...while Jack closes his eyes and a...

Jack continues the story of Dionysus in the part 2! Part 2 is about the Cult of Dionysus and how he gained his following. Then Jana takes a deep dive into Lake Okanagan to introduce us to Oggy. Sites & Sources: Myth Matters - The Greek god Dionysus and the titanic An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham Wikipedia - Dionysus The Mythology Book - The Cult of Dionysus The Gods and...

So close yet so far from our 20th episode. Here in episode 17 Jack tells us the origin story of the Greek God Dionysus (Janas favorite God). Then Jana hops over to Wyoming to discuss the much beloved Jackalope. Sites & Sources: Myth Matters - The Greek god Dionysus and the titanic An Introduction to Greek Mythology by David Bellingham Wikipedia - Dionysus The Mythology Book - The Cult of Diony...

Welcome to episode 16.....not to be confused with episode 20. Jack recants the Myan myth of the Hero Twins as Jana takes it way too literally. Then Jana introduces us to the Southern cryptid known as the Lizard Man. Sites & Sources: The Mythology Book - “The Hero Twins” Youtube - T ed-Ed - The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death - Ilan Stavans World Birds Macaws { wiki } { bishopville } {...

Pack your headphones we are heading to Venezuela! Jack paddles us down the Rio explaining the absolutely wild tale of the first Canoe. Then Jana creeps us out with the legend of the Mapinguari. Do you believe it's real? Sites & Sources: The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained by DK Books Wikipedia - Warao people Plants for a Future { wiki } { fandom } { youtube, monsters} { poem } { enc...

Jack gifts us the story of Hephaestus and the much deserved throne along with a very silly tangent about Skyrim, s/o Belethor! Then Jana enchants us with the legend of the Rugaru along with two first hand encounters. Sites & Sources: The Gods & Goddesses of Greece & Rome by Philip Matyszak { youtube } The Strange Origin of Hephaestus by See U in History / Mythology Mythos by Stephen Fr...

Trigger Warning: Violence against Pregnant women Jack reflects on the tale of Narcissus and the heartbreak of Echo, then Jana takes us back through time to discuss the origins of the dreaded Werewolf. Sites & Sources: Greek Mythology by Edith Hamilton { wiki wolf } { history } { Peter Stumpp } { trials } Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack tells us the OG story of The Lord of the Ring...one ring to rule them all and behind a waterfall kill an otter. Wait, what? Then Jana depresses everyone with a really sad story about the legend of Changelings. Sites & Sources: Youtube - Ted-Ed - The Norse myth that inspired “The Lord of the Rings” - Iseult Gillespie {site} Wikipedia - Honir {wiki} { wiki, Niamh } { youtube , dark side} {...

Jack continues his Norse mythology journey and tells us the story or Thor and the land of the giants! ...and all Jana can picture is the laughing Goats from the Marvel movie. Then Jana brings us to a beach shore in Florida where we meet.......the Kraken!?!? Sites & Sources: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman { wiki Monster } { wiki } Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack riddles us the tale of how Thor gets his hammer prompted by the worst haircut ever. Then Jana explores cryptids right in her backyard....well Montauk & New Jersey, she is also very passionate that it IS NOT a turtle. Sites & Sources: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman { wiki } { wiki Leeds } Cryptozoology A-Z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norse Mythology!! Jack teaches us about the World Tree Yggdrasil...with a shout out to Disney's Marvel movies & Paul Rudd. Then Jana tells us what sideshow exhibit we could have seen in the 1960s...provided we had a spare quarter. Sites & Sources: Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman Book of Symbols by Taschen “The Messed Up Mythology of Yggdrasil, the World Tree | Norse Mythology Explained - Jo...

Jack tells us about Achilles' #1 fanboy, Alex the OK I guess... and Jana walks us...(scratch that) abducts us and introduces us to the Grey aliens who are not invited to the house parties. Sites & Sources: Book: The Written World by Martin Puchner Ancient Heroes blog -{ “Did Alexander the Great Really Idolize Achilles?” } { wiki- grey } { wiki-abduction } Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Welcome to a history lesson! First Jack tells us the story of the...maybe real live hero Achilles and Jana explains the concept of a Tulpa by re-introducing us to that guy in most of our nightmares... Sites & Sources: The world of gods and the body of man: mythological origins of modern anatomical terms* by Axel Karenberg Mythology by Edith Hamilton { link } { the collector } The Story of Achi...

MICROPHONE....is here!!! Just one. We haven't quite figured out the 2 mic situation. But anyway- enjoy the clear, crisp, radiator, & cat free sound of episode 6! Jack sends us into the Greek Minotaurs labyrinth and Jana forewarns us about the Mothman legacy. Sits & Sources: The Book of Symbols by Taschen Mythology by Edith Hamilton Man, Myth, and Monument by Marianna Nichols The scientific...

Jack continues the story of Hercules & his 12 Labors, then Jana heads to North America for her part 2 to focus on the elusive Bigfoot! Apologies in advance for the radiator hisssssss Microphones COMING SOON Sites & Sources: Gmahling, Taylor. “The Real Story of Hercules.” Museum Hack, 26 Feb. 2020 { museum blog } Staff, History.com. (2011). Hercules. { history } { site } {wiki} { Wiki } {Bo...

Jack gives us a closer look into the Hercules story & his Labors and Jana breaks down the sightings of the Yeti. Junebug the cat & the radiator also add their two cents. Sites & Sources: Gmahling, Taylor. “The Real Story of Hercules.” Museum Hack, 26 Feb. 2020 { museum blog } Staff, History.com. (2011). Hercules. { history } { site } {wiki} { Wiki } {Book: Cryptozoology A-Z} Hosted on...

Jack breaks down the difference between, well, a ton of different mythical(?) creatures, and Jana takes us to Ireland to discuss the Dearg Due & the Banshee! Sites & Sources: Harpies Paparrasolla Fairy Wiki Youtube Youtube Mermaid vs Sirens { Tales } { Dearg Due & Link } { The Banshee } { Wiki } { A first hand experience… } Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G & G is back with Episode 2! Jack & Jana will metaphorically travel to Scotland! Jack will tell us two tales: The Charmed Mountains & the Giants and the Swans on the Loch where we learn that Jana cries at everything. Then Jana will take us deep under the world famous Loch Ness in search for the Loch Ness Monster where we discover Jack's infinite patience as she rattles off almost ever...

Welcome to Gods & Ghouls podcast! We are so excited you are here at episode 1! Jack will tell us the tale of Medusa as Jana contemplates immortality. Then Jana will recant the legend of the Yacumama and share her favorite pop culture snakes. Sources & Sites: History channel show- Clash of the Gods: Medusa’s Stone-Cold Terror { Blog } { Yakushigaku Zasshi } { Wiki & Wiki } { Wiki} { Tal...