Jon Solo

Jon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ Podcast

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Every week, we explore the origins of your favorite myths, folklore, fairy tales, and stories from pop culture. From Little Red Riding Hood cannibalizing her grandmother to Zeus' hundredth love affair, nothing is off limits! Sorry for ruining your childhood!

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Jon Solo

Episodes

10 Messed Up Greek Myths! Shorts Compilation #1 21.07.2023 12:49

Today we're going through 10 stories from Greek Mythology rapid-fire style! Hope you enjoy and learn something big! And be sure to come back next week for an EPIC breakdown of a highly requested topic... 🍑 ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ ▼ Podcast Links! ▼ » Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-solos-mess...

The Messed Up Origins of Little Miss Muffet 14.07.2023 12:35

Was Little Miss Muffet born out of a bizarre Victorian tradition? Or a doctor who lost his mind? Find out in this episode of Messed Up Origins! Join me on the Messed Up Origins Field Trip to IRELAND!! https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/europe/ireland/ireland-with-jon-scudieri-jun-2024 ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://www.tiktok.com/@messeduporigins » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https:...

The Messed Up Origins of Taweret: Protector of Mothers and Children 07.07.2023 13:43

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The Messed Up Origins of Brave PART 2! 30.06.2023 20:44

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The Messed Up Origins of Disney Movies! 23.06.2023 13:16

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The Messed Up Origins of Amphitryon 16.06.2023 16:59

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The Messed Up Origins of The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe 09.06.2023 14:57

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Were Cinderella's Slippers ACTUALLY made of FUR?! 02.06.2023 14:38

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The Messed Up Origins of Brave 26.05.2023 22:09

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The Messed Up Mythology of Demeter, Greek Goddess of the Harvest 19.05.2023 22:21

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The Messed Up Origins™ of The Muffin Man 05.05.2023 16:48

The VERY Messed Up Origins of Tanooki Mario 28.04.2023 18:56

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The VERY Messed Up Mythology of Thoth, Egyptian God of Wisdom 21.04.2023 18:33

Thoth is one of the MOST influential deities in the entire Egyptian pantheon. Not only did he create a world for humans to inhabit, he even gave us the tools to shape that world to our liking! In this episode I dive DEEP into the mythology of the patron of scribes, the Egyptian god of wisdom: Thoth. ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/mes...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Brok and Sindri 07.04.2023 19:39

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The Messed Up Origins™ of The Dullahan 31.03.2023 19:14

Hercules's 9 OTHER Labors 24.03.2023 21:29

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The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Werewolves 17.03.2023 23:42

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A Messed Up Origins™ Special Announcement 13.03.2023 3:53

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The Messed Up Origins™ of Mary Had a Little Lamb 08.03.2023 15:59

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The Greek Gods of Wealth and Poverty 06.03.2023 22:29

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The Messed Up Origins™ of Ammit, Devourer of the Dead 03.03.2023 11:28

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These 3 Celtic Monsters Will Haunt Your Nightmares 01.03.2023 10:55

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The Messed Up Origins™ of Jack and Jill 27.02.2023 11:28

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The VERY Messed Up Mythology of Osiris: Egyptian God of the Dead 24.02.2023 15:01

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The VERY Messed Up Origins of Song of the South (Splash Mountain) 22.02.2023 20:06

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