Michael deMeng

Junk and Disorderly: Art • Myth • Oddities From Real and Imagined Worlds

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Junk and Disorderly is your backstage pass to art, myth, oddities, and the strange little sparks that fly between real and imagined worlds. Hosted by Michael deMeng — artist, author, instructor, and professional rummager of the beautifully peculiar — this podcast wanders through the stories, symbols, films, folklore, objects, and creative misadventures that inspire his work. Some episodes dig into the art of transforming found objects into something mythic. Others follow the trail of legends, monsters, rituals, strange histories, haunted places, favorite films, and curious cultural debris. Alo...

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Michael deMeng

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Irish Vampires 30.04.2020 30:32

In this episode Michael deMeng explores the vampires of Ireland and how some of these legends may have come to influence Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog Follow Michael deMeng on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: • Instagram: @ michael_demeng_art • Facebo...

Pixies - Woodland Tricksters 17.04.2020 26:48

Michael deMeng explores the legends of the woodland creatures called Pixies. Little magical folk who spend most of there time dancing by moonlight and playing pranks on humans Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog Follow Michael deMeng on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content: • Instagram: @ michae...

The Golem - Clay Defender or Muddy Monster 02.04.2020 23:01

Michael deMeng explores Jewish legends surrounding a clay monster called the Golem; a mystical servant and protector to the Jewish people...but sometimes things go a little haywire. Learn about the legend that inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein along with some of the strange variations of the tale. Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog...

The Buso Devils - Bringers of Spring 20.03.2020 23:56

Michael deMeng explores the Buso devils of Mohacs. A strange Hungarian festival where devils run amok...but don't fear...they're not all bad. In fact when you hear about them you'll be wanting to throw a few spiced wines back with them. Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog Follow Michael deMeng on so...

La Llorona - The Weeping Woman 05.03.2020 23:14

Michael deMeng explores the legends and stories about La Llorona, the Weeping Woman. Discover her sad tragic tale and how other ghost stories might relate. You'll also take a trip to the very haunting Isla de las Munencas, Doll Island, and find out how this place might relate to the legends of la Llorona. Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng'...

Baba Yaga - The Crone in the Woods 20.02.2020 23:25

Michael deMeng explores the legends and stories about the mysterious witch of Russia and Slavic lore, Baba Yaga. Learn about her strange house that hops around on chicken legs and how this tale influenced Michael's artwork. Additional insight and resources about the topic can be found at Michael deMeng's blog: www.michaeldemeng.com/blog Follow Michael deMeng on social media for updates...