Myths Your Teacher Hated Podcast

This week on MYTH, we'll head into the old growth forests of the Pacific Northwest for some encounters with terrifying monsters.  You'll learn that you should never let kids play near a lake, that monsters are not your friend, and that body horror isn't new.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet a silent terror in the Dead Zone.

This week on MYTH, we're off to the rocky crags of Tibet for a story with all the makings of the next hit Disney movie.  You'll see that murder makes great medicine, that children should definitely trust strange old men in caves, and that snakes aren't as cold-blooded as royalty.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll learn how to use a giant cobra as an umbrella.

This week on MYTH, we will fight death with the power of music.  You'll learn that you should always follow the directions, that rock stars have always been sexy, and that music hath charms to soothe the savage beast and/or breast.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, the moon is getting kidnappy again.

This week on MYTH, we're headed back to Latvia to catch up with our bear-slaying hero.  You'll discover why you should never explore dark caves alone, why morning wood can bring you home safely, and why you should never eat a witch's cooking.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll meet the ghost of a child who will definitely give you nightmares.

This week on MYTH, it's an old, old listener suggestion tale.  You'll see that water can get you pregnant, that you should never trust creepy men carrying fruit, and that a penis makes a great digging tool.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll meet the ancient aliens responsible for humanity.

This week on MYTH, we're going to dive into the weird world of history for a strange local legend.  You'll learn if England's favorite pirate was also a witch, if you can stop a wedding with a cannonball, and if you can save the country with a drum.  Then, in a listener-suggested Gods and Monsters, you'll meet an old vampire...rabbit?

This week on MYTH, we'll quest for eternal life!  You'll learn that people will give you gifts for not marrying them, that charm will get you everywhere, and that one man's curse is another man's fantasy.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet the three forms of a demon sex chicken that might look like your dead spouse.

This week on MYTH, we'll watch a god go a little stir-crazy due to living in total isolation.  You'll learn that you should never trust anyone who lives in the sky, that palm trees can grow on the moon, and that the only thing worse than living alone is being stuck in a tiny space with a huge family.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll see that the water isn't the only place that isn't safe from J...

This week on MYTH, Satan is going to get very hands-on.  You'll see that giant monsters are very intimidating, that being God's favorite can be a bad thing, and that tornadoes might kill your family or they might just yell at you.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet the scaly monster used to scare a Pharaoh.

This week on MYTH, we'll dance back into the magical world of Hans Christian Andersen.  You'll discover why poor kids shouldn't want nice things, why you should never trust a compliment, and why you should never dance.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll discover the version of Toy Story that was depressing kids over a century before Buzz and Woody.

This week on MYTH, we'll celebrate the luck of the Irish in a more authentic way than green beer.  You'll discover why salmon is good for you, why you should never play sports, and why druids make bad fathers.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll meet the mischievous inspiration behind Shakespeare's most famous trickster.

This week on MYTH, we're going to meet the best Latvian folk hero you've never heard of.  You'll learn that matching chariot to god is super easy, that even gods aren't all powerful, and that you can find the weirdest stuff in wood.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll see what happens when you mix Hades with Satan.

This week on MYTH, death awaits you all - with nasty, big, pointy teeth!  You'll discover that Monty Python was right about how deadly rabbits are, that deer are thieves, and that you can't trust a musician.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet the Mayan cross between Dracula and Batman.

This week on MYTH, it's time for the Valentine's Day special!  You'll see why you shouldn't bother a woman who doesn't want to talk to you, that magical death plants are apparently super common, and that you should never trust mysterious old women.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll learn that gazelles are more dangerous than you thought.

This week on MYTH, we'll get into the age-old rivalry between giants and ogres  You'll learn that the bugs get big in Italy, that pride goeth before a stupid bet, and that being royal doesn't make you a good dad.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet the beautiful, magical women from outside.

This week on MYTH, we'll meet some evil demon twins.  You'll discover that disguised gods are dangerous, that immortality is tricky, and that monsters always show up in the weirdest places.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll learn the tragic legend of a sweet flatbread.

This week on MYTH, we're going to play around with fireworks.  You'll see that gods have a lot of free time, that red is super scary, and that the new year is a time for monsters.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll see that sometimes vomiting can be a good thing.

This week on MYTH, we'll settle in front of a roaring fire for a traditional Christmas horror story.  You'll see that Santa is is no real hurry to help out children, that you should definitely believe all local rumors, and that Santa used to have some weird powers.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll get candy and beatings depending on if you've been impish or adorable.

This week on MYTH, we're gonna take another jaunt off to Giant Land in Brazil.  You'll learn that stupid is as stupid does, that impulse shopping is always a good idea, and that you should always believe impossible claims.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet a sassy magical crocodile in a blonde wig.

This week on MYTH, we're going to meet Loki. No, not that Loki.  Well, maybe that Loki. You'll see that competitive drinking is a godly sport, that cats have always been impossible to pick up if they don't want to, and that you should never wrestle old women.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll learn how a goddess turned sex with a giant into a new kingdom and king.

This week on MYTH, we'll meet a Filipino demigod that would fit in pretty well with the Greeks.  You'll discover that you're right not to trust your parents, that alligators make great boats, and that ghosts like to collect weird things.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll meet a terrifying ghoul that can only be kept at bay by bringing a knife to a maternity ward.

This week on MYTH, we'll descend into a surprisingly grisly Serbian love story.  You'll see that the dead are restless, that rivers can be murder, and that kings can't be trusted with magical swords.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll find out why you should be very, very afraid of hearing 'boo' from the shadows.

This week on MYTH, it's off to the Pacific Northwest for a tale from the First Peoples of the Americas.  You'll learn that Pinocchio was a bird before he was a puppet, that whales and ravens are cousins, and that you should be careful who you let into your mouth.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet the deadly cannibal offspring of furry lovin'.

This week on MYTH, we're headed back to western Africa for a rather unique tale.  You'll learn that there's no shame in needing a little help, that the right music can make a crocodile cry, and that the undead are weird.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, we'll meet the deadly vampire disguised as summer fun.

This week on MYTH, we'll be spending time with some powerful, dangerous women.  You'll see that maybe you shouldn't bother random women with requests for a kiss, that fairies aren't as friendly as they seem, and that you should always bring snacks on a road trip.  Then, in Gods and Monsters, you'll see why dancing after dark can be deadly.