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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

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of the Icelandic Yule Lads | Folklore Explained 19.12.2022 14:09

Today we are taking a look at the mischievous Yule Lads. ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Fables Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Mess...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Santa Claus 17.12.2022 22:09

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The Messed Up Origins™ of 12 Days of Christmas | Nursery Rhymes Explained 14.12.2022 12:54

In today's episode we look at the origins of the 12 Days of Christmas. ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » Nursery Rhymes Explained: https://bit.ly/MotherGoosePlaylist » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » ALL Mythology Explained: https:...

The Messed Up Origins™ of the Gingerbread Man | Folklore Explained 12.12.2022 14:50

In today's episode we are taking a deep dive into the fastest cookie around, the Gingerbread Man. ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » MRE Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » ALL Mythol...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Sif, Thor's Wife 09.12.2022 17:00

God of War Ragnarok contained perhaps the richest, deepest portrayal of the Norse Gods that the world has ever seen, and Sif has gotten a lot of love from the fans! So let's take a look at her real story in Norse Myth and learn how the developers used it to tell their story. ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ (❍ᴥ❍ʋ)⁣ Fol...

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Snow, Glass, Apples | Gaiman Explained 07.12.2022 15:41

In this episode we take a look at Neil Gaiman's Snow, Glass, Apples. ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://www.bonfire.com/store/solo-ma... ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » Coraline Explained: http://bit.ly/CoralineExplained » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Disney Explained: https://b...

The Messed Up Origins™ of the Tooth Fairy | Folklore Explained 05.12.2022 11:21

Today's we look at the origins of the Tooth Fairy. ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://www.bonfire.com/store/solo-ma... ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Fables Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Tyr, Norse God of War 02.12.2022 23:48

Thanks to Raycon for sponsoring the show! (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ Go to http://buyraycon.com/solo and use code HOLIDAY for 15% off. ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messedupori... ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Social Media: » Twitter: https://twi...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Megara | Mythology Explained 30.11.2022 16:13

In today's episode we're looking at the character behind Disney's Megara in Hercules. ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://www.bonfire.com/store/solo-ma... ► Want more? » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Fables Explai...

The Messed Up Origins™ of 101 Dalmatians | Disney Explained 28.11.2022 28:48

Today we're looking at the book that inspired Disney's 101 Dalmatians. ► Want more? » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Norse Mythology: http://bit.ly/NorseMythologyExplained » Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExp...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Thanksgiving 24.11.2022 12:59

This episode was sponsored by ExpressVPN! Go to http://expressvpn.com/jonsolo to get an extra 3 months free! (❍ᴥ❍ʋ)⁣ ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/Mes...

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Pocahontas (REVISITED!) 23.11.2022 17:14

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! (☞ﾟヮﾟ)☞ Go to http://betterhelp.com/jonsolo to get 10% off your first month! In this episode I take another look at Disney's Pocahontas and discuss the real-life history that inspired certain characters and plot points! If you want to hear the full story of Pocahontas's life, check out my original episode about her on YouTube from 2018! »» The Messed Up Or...

The Messed Up Origins™ of The Emperor's New Clothes | Folklore Explained 21.11.2022 15:23

In today's episode we look at the origins behind Han's Christian Andersen's The Emperor's New Clothes. ► Want more? » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Fables Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► S...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Baldur, the Beautiful | Norse Mythology Explained 16.11.2022 20:03

In this episode we look at the origins of Norse myth's golden boy, Baldur. ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » Norse Mythology: http://bit.ly/NorseMythologyExplained » ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Fables Explained: https...

The Messed Up Origins™ of King Midas and the Golden Touch | Mythology Explained 14.11.2022 13:48

In today's episode we look at the origins of King Midas and his golden touch. ► Want more? » ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Astrology Explained: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Norse Mythology: http://bit.ly/NorseMythologyExplained » Folklore Explained: https:/...

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Sweeney Todd (Part 3 of 3) 12.11.2022 16:00

In the epic conclusion to this year's spoop-a-thon we're discussing the REAL LIFE KILLERS who supposedly inspired Sweeney Todd! Don't forget to check out Parts 1 & 2 if you haven't yet! ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon...

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of The 12 Dancing Princesses | Fables Explained 09.11.2022 13:29

In this episode we explore the origins and various tellings of the Twelve Dancing Princesses. ► Want more? » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Fables Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Social Med...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Rock-a-Bye Baby | Nursery Rhymes Explained 07.11.2022 15:30

In today's episode we look at the origins of one of the most well known nursery rhymes in America, Rock-a-bye Baby. ► Want more? » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Nursery Rhymes Explained: https://bit.ly/MotherGoosePlaylist » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Fables Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplaine...

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Sweeney Todd (Part 2 of 3) | Classics Explained 04.11.2022 22:24

How about a shave? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) This is Part 2 of our deep dive into The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! If you thought the musical was dark... just brace yourself... ಠ_ಠ ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Pat...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Philoctetes | Disney Explained 02.11.2022 11:10

In today's episode we look at the inspiration behind Phil in Disney's Hercules. ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Fables Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Messed Up Murders: https://b...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Baba Yaga, the Slavic Witch | Fables Explained 31.10.2022 16:30

In this episode we look at the origins of one of the scariest witches around, Baba Yaga. ► Want more? » Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Fables Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► Social Media: »...

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Sweeney Todd (Part 1 of 3) 28.10.2022 20:54

How about a shave? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) This week we're covering the of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! If you thought the musical was dark... just brace yourself... ಠ_ಠ ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonS...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Hela, Goddess of Death | Norse Mythology Explained 26.10.2022 14:42

In this episode we look at the origins behind one of Thor's villains, Hela. ► Want more? » Norse Mythology: http://bit.ly/NorseMythologyExplained » ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrgins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » Astrology: http://bit.ly/Astrolo...

The Messed Up Origins™ of Coraline: The Beldam (The Other Mother) | Coraline Explained 24.10.2022 12:41

In this episode we take a look behind those button eyes to find out what the beldam really is. ► Want more? » The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Coraline: https://youtu.be/wZhaMV8m8yY » Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/MessedUpOrigins » Disney Explained: https://bit.ly/DisneyExplained » ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained...

The VERY Messed Up Origins™ of Vampires | Folklore Explained 21.10.2022 22:02

This episode was sponsored by ExpressVPN! Go to http://expressvpn.com/jonsolo to get an extra 3 months free! ᕦʕ •ᴥ•ʔᕤ ► Messed Up Origins™ Socials! » https://twitter.com/MessedUpOrigins » https://www.instagram.com/messeduporigins/ ► SOLOFAM MERCH: » https://bit.ly/SoloFamMerch ► Support the series on Patreon! » https://www.patreon.com/JonSolo ► Want more? » ALL Messed Up Origins: https://bit.ly/Me...