<![CDATA[The Legendary Tales]]>5f2539bc-5ea2-595b-b532-d6617550cdf5Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:05:04 +0000Captivate.fmMyths, Legends, and Notorious Peoplehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/e74656ea-31a1-4c5e-900a-f4d17de7b7ef/thetruthoflegends.pngThe Legendary TalesMyths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleMyths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleEvery week we take two legends in history, investigate what brought them to the public eye, and look at the sources that can verify, or disprove their existence. Our topics range from biographies of legendary people, to spells cast with a Unicorn horn. Adam is an American journalist who is new to the supernatural and Isadora is a History major from England who believes that without legends history would be very boring indeed!https://www.thelegendarytalespod.comfalseepisodicnopodcastQueen Charlotte from Bridgerton (and real life) and The Minotaur (Greek)Queen Charlotte from Bridgerton (and real life) and The Minotaur (Greek)Isadora covers Queen Charlotte and looks at how her real life differed from her Bridgerton persona - including how she is Englands first black Queen. Adam, who is in the middle of finals, does a quick Greek myth where everyone dies!

]]>Isadora covers Queen Charlotte and looks at how her real life differed from her Bridgerton persona - including how she is Englands first black Queen. Adam, who is in the middle of finals, does a quick Greek myth where everyone dies!

]]>e4ca100e-4747-4c01-9d2a-d7451cd1b26eThu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +000058:50falsefull23232Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeoplePirates, and Press-gangs (UK and USA)Pirates, and Press-gangs (UK and USA)Adam talks about Sir Francis Drake the famous British privateer, and Isadora looks at how waking up on a boat after a nights drinking was a real problem for men in the 1800's.

]]>Adam talks about Sir Francis Drake the famous British privateer, and Isadora looks at how waking up on a boat after a nights drinking was a real problem for men in the 1800's.

]]>f91a3a85-4712-4335-8bbd-a745be11e5eeThu, 22 Apr 2021 08:15:00 +000047:43falsefull22222Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleWitness Ghosts (USA) and Bella in the Wytch Elm (UK)Witness Ghosts (USA) and Bella in the Wytch Elm (UK)We are back for season 2! Titling the episodes a little differently but still giving you your weekly dose of Legendary magic.

Don't forget to review and subscribe!

]]>We are back for season 2! Titling the episodes a little differently but still giving you your weekly dose of Legendary magic.

Don't forget to review and subscribe!

]]>2d919c0f-c031-4532-a93f-dd914ffa0b65Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:45:00 +000048:47falsefull21212Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleSeason One Recap and ShakedownSeason One Recap and ShakedownWe talk through most of the 50 episodes we have recorded, giving updates and snipits of information about the ones that suck with us the most. Ben joins.

]]>We talk through most of the 50 episodes we have recorded, giving updates and snipits of information about the ones that suck with us the most. Ben joins.

]]>75632205-b386-4eb9-9fb7-4f31b388b7f7Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +000001:10:44falsefull1501501Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleGrinling Gibbons (UK) and Opinel Knives (France)Grinling Gibbons (UK) and Opinel Knives (France)Adam tells you about his favorite knife, and Isadora tangents from the amazing Grinling to Christopher Wren one of the greatest architectural minds.

]]>Adam tells you about his favorite knife, and Isadora tangents from the amazing Grinling to Christopher Wren one of the greatest architectural minds.

]]>34898f8d-4891-44ff-a72a-d988457b4a42Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:45:00 +000053:56falsefull1491491Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleAbsinthe (France), Prohibition (USA) and The Great Beer Flood (London)Absinthe (France), Prohibition (USA) and The Great Beer Flood (London)Ben guests stars along side Adam and Isadora to talk about all things booze - how to drink it, when not to drink it and how to be swept away in a deadly floor of porter ale.

]]>Ben guests stars along side Adam and Isadora to talk about all things booze - how to drink it, when not to drink it and how to be swept away in a deadly floor of porter ale.

]]>2da0e4be-25be-4c63-a83a-6a10548441abWed, 10 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +000001:27:24falsefull1481481Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleTrash Island (Global) and the Johnstown Flood (PA, USA)Trash Island (Global) and the Johnstown Flood (PA, USA)Adam gets passionate (and a little preachy) about the amount of trash/rubbish floating around the oceans and Isadora looks at the Johnstown Flood, and Dam bursting which accounted for 2,208 deaths.

]]>Adam gets passionate (and a little preachy) about the amount of trash/rubbish floating around the oceans and Isadora looks at the Johnstown Flood, and Dam bursting which accounted for 2,208 deaths.

]]>c8190ac7-b781-4021-8f45-dfa6a2ed6fb0Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +000001:06:01falsefull1471471Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleCatholic SaintsCatholic SaintsAdam and Isadora learn about Catholic saints. Some of whom are responsible for some of the stranger aspects of human life.

]]>Adam and Isadora learn about Catholic saints. Some of whom are responsible for some of the stranger aspects of human life.

]]>af4a185b-6fd6-4a1f-ac19-8f72a267e489Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +000001:19:26falsefull1461461Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleJessie James (USA) and HH Holmes (USA)Jessie James (USA) and HH Holmes (USA)Adam is well - and on the phone to tell us about Jessie James and his gang of murdering theives. Isadora explains how America's first serial killer was actually only convicted of one murder.

]]>Adam is well - and on the phone to tell us about Jessie James and his gang of murdering theives. Isadora explains how America's first serial killer was actually only convicted of one murder.

]]>87e78a47-5799-4b35-9a66-46b81b65fde2Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +000001:22:52falsefull1451451Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleToilet Ghost (Korea) and Casper (USA)Toilet Ghost (Korea) and Casper (USA)Ben is in the hotseat with Isadora talking about friendly (and it turns out not so friendly) ghosts.

]]>Ben is in the hotseat with Isadora talking about friendly (and it turns out not so friendly) ghosts.

]]>f72f5aa8-71d1-4712-bd54-2f3f4af6eb06Wed, 20 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +000055:23falsefull1441441Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleLegendary Buildings from Australia and OhioLegendary Buildings from Australia and OhioThis is one of our favorite epsiodes and since it was one of our first we thought it was a good one to release again while Adam recovers! We will be back next week. Isadora talks about two buildings in Australia, one still standing, and one which burnt in the 1800's, that highlight the competition between Sydney and Melbourne to be 'the' international city of Australia in the 1800's. Adam discusses a local legend of a building he has actually visited, and still remembers how much it made his skin crawl.

]]>This is one of our favorite epsiodes and since it was one of our first we thought it was a good one to release again while Adam recovers! We will be back next week. Isadora talks about two buildings in Australia, one still standing, and one which burnt in the 1800's, that highlight the competition between Sydney and Melbourne to be 'the' international city of Australia in the 1800's. Adam discusses a local legend of a building he has actually visited, and still remembers how much it made his skin crawl.

]]>bfe3df14-f1a8-47f6-9aa3-68127a9600abWed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +000001:27:59falsefull1431431Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleSleeping Beauty and CinderellaSleeping Beauty and CinderellaIsadora looks at all the ways Sleeping Beauty is problematic, but also has one of the best female villans of all time. Adam looks at Cinderella and how these fairytales have evolved.

]]>Isadora looks at all the ways Sleeping Beauty is problematic, but also has one of the best female villans of all time. Adam looks at Cinderella and how these fairytales have evolved.

]]>c655b683-701b-43b4-9681-267d88508683Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +000001:10:14falsefull1421421Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleKrampus (German) and The Yule Lads (Iceland)Krampus (German) and The Yule Lads (Iceland)Here is an episode about Christmas Legends:

Adam talks about Krampus, the anti-Santa, and Isadora investigates a family of trolls.

]]>Here is an episode about Christmas Legends:

Adam talks about Krampus, the anti-Santa, and Isadora investigates a family of trolls.

]]>6926a5f0-e4f6-4f82-afd4-b168c7002e51Wed, 30 Dec 2020 08:30:00 +000041:54falsefull1421421Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleShakespearean Conspiracies (UK) and Albert Camus (France)Shakespearean Conspiracies (UK) and Albert Camus (France)Isadora looks at who really wrote Shakespeare's plays and Adam looks at a French philosopher, and author!

]]>Isadora looks at who really wrote Shakespeare's plays and Adam looks at a French philosopher, and author!

]]>2f501526-2e87-4487-b527-6ddb061dcdecWed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +000001:17:05falsefull1401401Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleHanukkah SpecialHanukkah SpecialIsadora's Jewish husband, Ben, teaches her about Hanukkah, dreidels, gilt, and the Rugrats comes up more than once.

]]>Isadora's Jewish husband, Ben, teaches her about Hanukkah, dreidels, gilt, and the Rugrats comes up more than once.

]]>75de7ae0-3c92-48d2-acfe-a89829d7e929Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +000026:21falsebonus111Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleVlad the Impaler (Romania) and Mata Hari (Europe)Vlad the Impaler (Romania) and Mata Hari (Europe)Adam starts looking at Dracula but his research takes him into the much darker world of his real life inspiration Vlad the Impaler. Isadora takes a swing at a beautiful spy with the world on a string, and a tragic backstory.

]]>Adam starts looking at Dracula but his research takes him into the much darker world of his real life inspiration Vlad the Impaler. Isadora takes a swing at a beautiful spy with the world on a string, and a tragic backstory.

]]>82520cc7-714d-40f8-a031-f06d263aa3cbWed, 09 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +000001:06:22falsefull1391391Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleGood Snakes (Global) and Anti-Heroes (Global)Good Snakes (Global) and Anti-Heroes (Global)Isadora does as rapid fire info dump on all the cultures in which snakes are used as a symbol of immortality. Adam slanders pop culture as he looks at the idea of what makes a hero, vs anti-hero, resulting in one of the biggest debates in Legendary podcasting history.

]]>Isadora does as rapid fire info dump on all the cultures in which snakes are used as a symbol of immortality. Adam slanders pop culture as he looks at the idea of what makes a hero, vs anti-hero, resulting in one of the biggest debates in Legendary podcasting history.

]]>60b9ba20-302b-4116-a66e-a79ac43cc6efWed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +000001:15:03falsefull1381381Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThanksgiving and Black Friday (USA)Thanksgiving and Black Friday (USA)In this early morning episode Adam talks about Thanksgiving and Isadora looks at the history of the term Black Friday. In a new holiday tradition this is, like most holiday events, unedited when it probably should be!

]]>In this early morning episode Adam talks about Thanksgiving and Isadora looks at the history of the term Black Friday. In a new holiday tradition this is, like most holiday events, unedited when it probably should be!

]]>d02aa647-f23f-44bd-8a01-25d0c57b0ff2Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +000054:10falsefull1371371Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThe Presidential Curse of Tippecanoe (USA) and Russian Fairytales (Russia)The Presidential Curse of Tippecanoe (USA) and Russian Fairytales (Russia)Isadora looks at a retaliatory curse for the Battle of Tippecanoe that claims the life of American presidents. Adam looks at the death of Koschei: The Deathless - in a surprisingly upbeat fairy tale.

]]>Isadora looks at a retaliatory curse for the Battle of Tippecanoe that claims the life of American presidents. Adam looks at the death of Koschei: The Deathless - in a surprisingly upbeat fairy tale.

]]>b3aa2895-b676-4cc8-bae7-2f0823b00ce1Wed, 18 Nov 2020 06:00:00 +000001:02:52falsefull1351351Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThe Masters Golf History (USA) - Guest Host The SwingdomThe Masters Golf History (USA) - Guest Host The SwingdomRacism, sexism and green jackets! We get schooled on the most famous golf tournament, The Masters. - with even more banter, and discussion than normal.

Do you know someone who loves golf as much as Ben does? Tell them to check out The Swingdom.

]]>Racism, sexism and green jackets! We get schooled on the most famous golf tournament, The Masters. - with even more banter, and discussion than normal.

Do you know someone who loves golf as much as Ben does? Tell them to check out The Swingdom.

]]>6204dc92-e865-4cd8-872a-b839bdbd8488Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +000054:51falsebonusMyths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleDyotlov Pass (Russia) and Hydra (Global)Dyotlov Pass (Russia) and Hydra (Global)Adam investigates the tragic tale of Dyotlov Pass - and looks at how the evasive nature of Communist Russia has kept the legend alive. Isadora does a rapid run through of Hydra: the Greek Myth, Hydra: the Constellation, Hydra: the immortal sea creature, and many other places the Hydra name has been used.

]]>Adam investigates the tragic tale of Dyotlov Pass - and looks at how the evasive nature of Communist Russia has kept the legend alive. Isadora does a rapid run through of Hydra: the Greek Myth, Hydra: the Constellation, Hydra: the immortal sea creature, and many other places the Hydra name has been used.

]]>2411ee7e-9bbe-4453-9838-05e2d0d13596Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +000001:20:54falsefull1341341Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleGunpowder Plot (UK) and Helltown (Ohio)Gunpowder Plot (UK) and Helltown (Ohio)November 5th, Bonfire Night, Fireworks Night, Guy Fawkes Night... so many names from one failed terroist plot to blow up the houses of Parliment. Isadora looks at why it has gone down in history.

Adam takes a look at some of the abandoned towns of Ohio, including two towns names Helltown

]]>November 5th, Bonfire Night, Fireworks Night, Guy Fawkes Night... so many names from one failed terroist plot to blow up the houses of Parliment. Isadora looks at why it has gone down in history.

Adam takes a look at some of the abandoned towns of Ohio, including two towns names Helltown

]]>8522b27b-e094-4a91-bbce-3f920c290a75Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +000001:16:25falsefull1321321Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleSleep Paralysis and The Call is Coming From Inside the HouseSleep Paralysis and The Call is Coming From Inside the HouseHalloween special! Adam looks at Sleep paralysis, and learns that it's more common than he thought - and not caused by demons. Isadora creeps herself out talking about the opening for Scream, and the real life babysitter slaying that started it all.

]]>Halloween special! Adam looks at Sleep paralysis, and learns that it's more common than he thought - and not caused by demons. Isadora creeps herself out talking about the opening for Scream, and the real life babysitter slaying that started it all.

]]>5cfbed63-f895-47e2-8497-fff20c7d9640Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +000053:33falsefull1311311Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleMahavir (India) and Children's Parables (India)Mahavir (India) and Children's Parables (India)Isadora looks at one India's oldest stories which features a Princess with a very strange power. She also looks at some of the problems of patriarchy in India, and all the great ways it's changing. Adam tackles the way that tales in India are constructed differently than those in the Western world, and at a few children parables written for a King's witless sons.

]]>Isadora looks at one India's oldest stories which features a Princess with a very strange power. She also looks at some of the problems of patriarchy in India, and all the great ways it's changing. Adam tackles the way that tales in India are constructed differently than those in the Western world, and at a few children parables written for a King's witless sons.

]]>578d546c-1c91-4d44-a255-8e1ff1010679Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +000001:11:23falsefull1301301Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleHadrian's Wall (UK) and the Ghosts of Henry VIII's Wives (UK)Hadrian's Wall (UK) and the Ghosts of Henry VIII's Wives (UK)Adam talks about his recent trip to Hadrian's Wall and tells us about its history including ghost stories. Isadora looks at the lives of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard - including taking a look at ALL the places Anne Boleyn is thought to haunt.

]]>Adam talks about his recent trip to Hadrian's Wall and tells us about its history including ghost stories. Isadora looks at the lives of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard - including taking a look at ALL the places Anne Boleyn is thought to haunt.

]]>82621ad0-608a-4dd2-bcbe-af417ec9650eWed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +000001:27:07falsefull1291291Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeoplePlant Hunters (Scotland and Global) and Man Eating Trees (Madagascar)Plant Hunters (Scotland and Global) and Man Eating Trees (Madagascar)Isadora questions why adventurous botantists risk their lives for the sake of discovering new plants. Adam looks at some legendary man-eating trees with a long-lasting legacy.

]]>Isadora questions why adventurous botantists risk their lives for the sake of discovering new plants. Adam looks at some legendary man-eating trees with a long-lasting legacy.

]]>0059e46a-595d-4899-9fce-5c3ba3bd8ddeWed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +000001:18:33falsefull1281281Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleAlexander of Abonoteichus (Greek) and Human Combustion (Global)Alexander of Abonoteichus (Greek) and Human Combustion (Global)Adam looks at a false prophet from Greece, while Isadora investigates fanciful tales of Spontaneous Human Combustion.

]]>Adam looks at a false prophet from Greece, while Isadora investigates fanciful tales of Spontaneous Human Combustion.

]]>a0961fe6-7ad5-40a0-b9a7-c23641e6086dThu, 01 Oct 2020 08:30:00 +000001:11:06falsefull1271271Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleRasputin (Russia) and Divination (Greek) - Part 2Rasputin (Russia) and Divination (Greek) - Part 2In Part One, Isadora looks at the life, and death of Rasputin - developing some fairly strong opinions along the way. Part Two, Adam starts with Harry Potter, and ends with Oedipus, as he looks at the Fates.

]]>In Part One, Isadora looks at the life, and death of Rasputin - developing some fairly strong opinions along the way. Part Two, Adam starts with Harry Potter, and ends with Oedipus, as he looks at the Fates.

]]>699cf460-9aa7-415b-a5a0-ae535d4be77fWed, 23 Sep 2020 09:30:00 +000042:32falsefull1261261Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleRasputin (Russia) and Divination (Greek) - Part 1Rasputin (Russia) and Divination (Greek) - Part 1In Part One, Isadora looks at the life, and death of Rasputin - developing some fairly strong opinions along the way. Part Two, Adam starts with Harry Potter, and ends with Oedipus, as he looks at the Fates.

]]>In Part One, Isadora looks at the life, and death of Rasputin - developing some fairly strong opinions along the way. Part Two, Adam starts with Harry Potter, and ends with Oedipus, as he looks at the Fates.

]]>51e1c7e3-381a-4bc3-a9a4-f901cf8226aaWed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +000055:35falsefull1251251Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThe Notorious RBG - Ruth Bader GinsburgThe Notorious RBG - Ruth Bader GinsburgIsadora looks into the life, work and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away yesterday. She changed the world with her feminism, optimism and down right badassary.

]]>Isadora looks into the life, work and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away yesterday. She changed the world with her feminism, optimism and down right badassary.

]]>86667d11-0c21-479c-9d2d-2fac0a23a747Sat, 19 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +000038:22falsefull1241241Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleLa Ciguapa (Dominican Republic) and Queen of Sheba (Yemen)La Ciguapa (Dominican Republic) and Queen of Sheba (Yemen)Adam looks at a spirit/siren from the Dominican Rebublic and Isadora learns about Yemen, including one of it's more famous (and more positive) leaders. Just a one-part episode this week!

]]>Adam looks at a spirit/siren from the Dominican Rebublic and Isadora learns about Yemen, including one of it's more famous (and more positive) leaders. Just a one-part episode this week!

]]>8be446dd-6816-4723-8ea4-8f897fb4152cTue, 08 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +000054:37falsefull1231231Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleSnake Handling (USA) - Bonus EpisodeSnake Handling (USA) - Bonus EpisodeIsadora semi-investigates semi-rants about the Church practise of snakes handling in the Appalachian mountains in this special bonus episode! 

]]>Isadora semi-investigates semi-rants about the Church practise of snakes handling in the Appalachian mountains in this special bonus episode! 

]]>6ad4681c-291d-402d-a308-5d75c21578f1Thu, 03 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +000019:49falsebonusMyths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleSmog (Global) and Chernobyl (Ukraine) - Part TwoSmog (Global) and Chernobyl (Ukraine) - Part TwoIn part one Isadora looks at Foggy London Town and how Pea Soup Fog was even more disgusting than in sounds. In part two Adam takes time to explain the Chernobyl disaster and the devastating effect it had on people.

]]>In part one Isadora looks at Foggy London Town and how Pea Soup Fog was even more disgusting than in sounds. In part two Adam takes time to explain the Chernobyl disaster and the devastating effect it had on people.

]]>f8894385-bddf-471b-ba3e-f70bbaf03202Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:30:00 +000037:02falsefull1221221Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleSmog (Global) and Chernobyl (Ukraine) - Part OneSmog (Global) and Chernobyl (Ukraine) - Part OneIn part one Isadora looks at Foggy London Town and how Pea Soup Fog was even more disgusting than in sounds. In part two Adam takes time to explain the Chernobyl disaster and the devastating effect it had on people.

]]>In part one Isadora looks at Foggy London Town and how Pea Soup Fog was even more disgusting than in sounds. In part two Adam takes time to explain the Chernobyl disaster and the devastating effect it had on people.

]]>62707dca-0572-46c6-964b-a15c5f8da10fTue, 01 Sep 2020 00:30:00 +000049:28falsefull1211211Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleHawaii ObservatoryHawaii ObservatoryAdam gives a quick run down as to why so many space-centric scientific discoveries come out of one Hawaiian mountain.

]]>Adam gives a quick run down as to why so many space-centric scientific discoveries come out of one Hawaiian mountain.

]]>baabcc7e-a74f-4e60-822b-6088def1a712Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +000017:07falsebonus111Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleZoo Massacre (USA) and Big Cats of England (Part Two)Zoo Massacre (USA) and Big Cats of England (Part Two)In the first of our two part episode Adam talked about the Muskingum County Animal Farm Massacre in 2011, which resulted in the senseless death of many exotic animals and new welfare laws. In part two Isadora looks at how England became home to Big Cats, including their real life sightings and captures - and a few less convincing tales.

https://www.gq.com/story/terry-thompson-ohio-zoo-massacre-chris-heath-gq-february-2012

]]>In the first of our two part episode Adam talked about the Muskingum County Animal Farm Massacre in 2011, which resulted in the senseless death of many exotic animals and new welfare laws. In part two Isadora looks at how England became home to Big Cats, including their real life sightings and captures - and a few less convincing tales.

https://www.gq.com/story/terry-thompson-ohio-zoo-massacre-chris-heath-gq-february-2012

]]>187f67ea-b7c0-45f6-8191-152bf698a393Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +000054:59falsefull1201201Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleZoo Massacre (USA) and Big Cats of England (Part One)Zoo Massacre (USA) and Big Cats of England (Part One)In the first of our two part episode Adam talks about the Muskingum County Animal Farm Massacre in 2011, which resulted in the death of many exotic animals and new welfare laws. In part two Isadora looks at how England became home to Big Cats, including their real life sightings and captures - and a few less convincing tales.

https://www.gq.com/story/terry-thompson-ohio-zoo-massacre-chris-heath-gq-february-2012

]]>In the first of our two part episode Adam talks about the Muskingum County Animal Farm Massacre in 2011, which resulted in the death of many exotic animals and new welfare laws. In part two Isadora looks at how England became home to Big Cats, including their real life sightings and captures - and a few less convincing tales.

https://www.gq.com/story/terry-thompson-ohio-zoo-massacre-chris-heath-gq-february-2012

]]>9b9ccc19-66ab-4570-bf7b-49d6024e2592Tue, 25 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +000038:48falsefull1191191Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleGovernment, Aliens (USA) and Oumuamua (Space)Government, Aliens (USA) and Oumuamua (Space)Isadora does a quick run through of all the government agencies that the USA has run through in their quest to disprove aliens - including the infamous Blue Book and the more recent work by Marco Rubio.

Adam looks at Oumuamua a mysterious rock hurtling through space from a place far beyond our galaxy. Is it an alien ship sent to spy on us? Or a part of planet pulled apart by its own sun.

]]>Isadora does a quick run through of all the government agencies that the USA has run through in their quest to disprove aliens - including the infamous Blue Book and the more recent work by Marco Rubio.

Adam looks at Oumuamua a mysterious rock hurtling through space from a place far beyond our galaxy. Is it an alien ship sent to spy on us? Or a part of planet pulled apart by its own sun.

]]>7c7c0903-0326-40c9-985a-4bf470f1f28dTue, 18 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +000001:13:45falsefull1181181Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleArgentina Bonus - GauchosArgentina Bonus - GauchosIsadora (an avid horse aficionado) talks to Adam about one of her favourite things - cowboys from around the world - in particular the Gauchos of Argentina. Special bonus episode.

]]>Isadora (an avid horse aficionado) talks to Adam about one of her favourite things - cowboys from around the world - in particular the Gauchos of Argentina. Special bonus episode.

]]>3820a41e-7685-4f5e-b6ea-92bb9645a831Thu, 13 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +000020:47falsefull111Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleNew Orleans Vampires (USA) and Voodoo Queen Mary Laveau (USA)New Orleans Vampires (USA) and Voodoo Queen Mary Laveau (USA)Adam investigates two serial killers in Louisiana whose bizarre behavior created vampire myths. Isadora takes a run at voodoo and one of its most famous practitioners.

]]>Adam investigates two serial killers in Louisiana whose bizarre behavior created vampire myths. Isadora takes a run at voodoo and one of its most famous practitioners.

]]>a313154a-49a0-4ec6-a642-264ad5da6935Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +000001:18:07falsefull1171171Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleNazi Escapes (Argentina) and Rougarou (France)Nazi Escapes (Argentina) and Rougarou (France)Isadora investigates the difficult topic of the Nazis who escaped using ratlines into Argentina. She also educates Adam on the involvement of the United States government and the Catholic Church in their escape. Adam talks about rougarou, a French-monster tale that made its way to America.

]]>Isadora investigates the difficult topic of the Nazis who escaped using ratlines into Argentina. She also educates Adam on the involvement of the United States government and the Catholic Church in their escape. Adam talks about rougarou, a French-monster tale that made its way to America.

]]>b30175c0-d2a2-45c7-81cd-062f652e12faWed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +000001:20:43falsefull1161161Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThe Great Train Robbery (UK) and Art Heists (France and Italy)The Great Train Robbery (UK) and Art Heists (France and Italy)Adam (phoning in from the South of France) talks about a very famous British criminal and fugitive who evaded capture for 35 years. Isadora looks at two notorious art thieves - one who steals for the love of art, and one for the love of the game.

]]>Adam (phoning in from the South of France) talks about a very famous British criminal and fugitive who evaded capture for 35 years. Isadora looks at two notorious art thieves - one who steals for the love of art, and one for the love of the game.

]]>61d5dffd-91bb-418e-8130-85373db003faWed, 29 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +000001:04:07falsefull1151151Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleUnicorns (Europe) and Dragons (Europe)Unicorns (Europe) and Dragons (Europe)Isadora takes on the Unicorn - which grew out of the myths of India, and Adam gets to talk Pliny the Elder (again) when he tells his stories of Dragons. Plus they both give you advice on spells, and cooking these mythical beasts.

]]>Isadora takes on the Unicorn - which grew out of the myths of India, and Adam gets to talk Pliny the Elder (again) when he tells his stories of Dragons. Plus they both give you advice on spells, and cooking these mythical beasts.

]]>add77b4e-04dd-4d5c-aba7-8151f845ebebTue, 21 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +000001:13:10falsefull1141141Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThe Flying Dutchman (Holland) and The Headless Horseman (Ireland, USA, England)The Flying Dutchman (Holland) and The Headless Horseman (Ireland, USA, England)Adam learns about the Golden Age of the Dutch East India Trading Company, and the scientific explanation for ghost ships. Isadora travels around the world learning about a variety of headless horseman stories.

]]>Adam learns about the Golden Age of the Dutch East India Trading Company, and the scientific explanation for ghost ships. Isadora travels around the world learning about a variety of headless horseman stories.

]]>3eaca178-56b0-4499-b472-4133529baf78Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +000001:08:01falsefull1131131Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleUnlucky 13Unlucky 13In celebration of Friday the 13th Isadora and Adam released their 13th episode, so they have done their first minisode on why 13 is a number millions of people fear.

]]>In celebration of Friday the 13th Isadora and Adam released their 13th episode, so they have done their first minisode on why 13 is a number millions of people fear.

]]>1717197f-2e1d-4c88-9cc8-8b67927c6725Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:15:00 +000009:51falsebonus111Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleHoward Hughes (USA) and The Hindenburg (USA and Germany)Howard Hughes (USA) and The Hindenburg (USA and Germany)Isadora investigates the tragic life of Howard Hughes and finds an admirable man. Adam looks at airships and blimps, including The Hindenburg disaster. And we both root for the return of blimps as a mode of transportation.

]]>Isadora investigates the tragic life of Howard Hughes and finds an admirable man. Adam looks at airships and blimps, including The Hindenburg disaster. And we both root for the return of blimps as a mode of transportation.

]]>af8de657-7760-4c66-b133-761c85ea7d2cTue, 07 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +000001:23:54falsefull1121121Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleAmelia Earhart (USA) and Princess Diana (UK)Amelia Earhart (USA) and Princess Diana (UK)Adam looks at the theory behind the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, as well as the fabulous aviation history she left behind. Isadora teaches Adam (who was only 3 years old in 1997) about why Diana, Princess of Wales has such a legacy and why her death has created one of the biggest conspiracy theories in modern history.

]]>Adam looks at the theory behind the disappearance of Amelia Earhart, as well as the fabulous aviation history she left behind. Isadora teaches Adam (who was only 3 years old in 1997) about why Diana, Princess of Wales has such a legacy and why her death has created one of the biggest conspiracy theories in modern history.

]]>45d01baa-6faa-494b-8662-4884629a9d50Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +000001:21:35falsefull1111111Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleAtlantis (Greek), and Sea Serpents (Global)Atlantis (Greek), and Sea Serpents (Global)Isadora looks at how Plato's writings have made their way into modern legends, while Adam tackles one of his biggest fears, the Ocean, as he looks at how most sea monster sightings are really just the elusive Oarfish.

]]>Isadora looks at how Plato's writings have made their way into modern legends, while Adam tackles one of his biggest fears, the Ocean, as he looks at how most sea monster sightings are really just the elusive Oarfish.

]]>18103eec-8a77-4435-90e9-658582e68f7dMon, 22 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +000001:07:35falsefull1101101Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleShinigami (Japanese), Duppies and Folklore (Jamaican)Shinigami (Japanese), Duppies and Folklore (Jamaican)Adam explains how the Japanese Shinigami and the Grim Reaper are not the same thing. And also explains the premise of one of his favourite anime Death Note. While Isadora gives you a whole load of practical advice on dealing with ghosts, luck and moving house within the Obeah spirituality. Specifically she looks at the Rolling Calf, the Golden Table, and how almost all spirits can be stopped by salt.

]]>Adam explains how the Japanese Shinigami and the Grim Reaper are not the same thing. And also explains the premise of one of his favourite anime Death Note. While Isadora gives you a whole load of practical advice on dealing with ghosts, luck and moving house within the Obeah spirituality. Specifically she looks at the Rolling Calf, the Golden Table, and how almost all spirits can be stopped by salt.

]]>134394bb-8b44-4b9f-ba57-5d2c7a1cf329Sun, 14 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +000001:07:14falsefull19191Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleExhibition Halls of Australia (Sydney, and Melbourne) and The Athens Lunatic Asylum (Ohio, USA)Exhibition Halls of Australia (Sydney, and Melbourne) and The Athens Lunatic Asylum (Ohio, USA)Isadora talks about two buildings in Australia, one still standing, and one which burnt in the 1800s, that highlight the competition between Sydney and Melbourne to be 'the' international city of Australia in the 1800's. Adam discusses a local legend of a building he has actually visited, and still remembers how much it made his skin crawl.

]]>Isadora talks about two buildings in Australia, one still standing, and one which burnt in the 1800s, that highlight the competition between Sydney and Melbourne to be 'the' international city of Australia in the 1800's. Adam discusses a local legend of a building he has actually visited, and still remembers how much it made his skin crawl.

]]>61a7e526-90f4-430c-8866-dfb85bd72ae9Sun, 07 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +000001:27:59falsefull18181Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleJoan of Arc (France) and DB Cooper (USA)Joan of Arc (France) and DB Cooper (USA)Isadora looks at how Joan of Arc was a mysterious tale built up around a very real, and troubled young girl. She investigates her cross-dressing, prophecies and how her lack of literacy could have contributed to her death. Adam takes on a fun tale of DB Cooper, who jumped out of a plane with a bunch of cash. There are a few suspects, but could DNA testing be the key to the mystery.

]]>Isadora looks at how Joan of Arc was a mysterious tale built up around a very real, and troubled young girl. She investigates her cross-dressing, prophecies and how her lack of literacy could have contributed to her death. Adam takes on a fun tale of DB Cooper, who jumped out of a plane with a bunch of cash. There are a few suspects, but could DNA testing be the key to the mystery.

]]>30749dab-8d71-4767-aa02-b1e48dd83031Fri, 29 May 2020 08:30:00 +000001:32:28falsefull17171Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleMt Fuji (Japan) and Ratatoskr (Norse)Mt Fuji (Japan) and Ratatoskr (Norse)Isadora ranges in topics from blossom princesses to Aokigahara. The forest has a historical reputation as a home to yūrei: ghosts of the dead in Japanese mythology. In recent years, Aokigahara has become known as "the Suicide Forest", one of the world's most-used suicide sites.

Adam attacks some Nordic tales. In Norse mythology, Ratatoskr is a squirrel who runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between the eagle perched atop Yggdrasil, and the serpent Níðhöggr, who dwells beneath one of the three roots of the tree.

]]>Isadora ranges in topics from blossom princesses to Aokigahara. The forest has a historical reputation as a home to yūrei: ghosts of the dead in Japanese mythology. In recent years, Aokigahara has become known as "the Suicide Forest", one of the world's most-used suicide sites.

Adam attacks some Nordic tales. In Norse mythology, Ratatoskr is a squirrel who runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between the eagle perched atop Yggdrasil, and the serpent Níðhöggr, who dwells beneath one of the three roots of the tree.

]]>a64b5ea8-d713-472e-9edb-7329e201a504Sun, 24 May 2020 09:00:00 +000001:07:05falsefull16161Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleGashadokuro (Japanese) and Pegasus (Greek)Gashadokuro (Japanese) and Pegasus (Greek)Gashadokuro are mythical creatures in Japanese mythology. Adam investigates the legends behind their creation and how to kill them (spoiler: its as hard as you might think). Isadora takes you on a journey through the stars with the creation, adventures and immortality of the Greek God Pegasus.

]]>Gashadokuro are mythical creatures in Japanese mythology. Adam investigates the legends behind their creation and how to kill them (spoiler: its as hard as you might think). Isadora takes you on a journey through the stars with the creation, adventures and immortality of the Greek God Pegasus.

]]>f446934b-8855-4105-b2bf-126674215adeTue, 19 May 2020 00:15:00 +000044:52falsefull15151Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThe Loch Ness Monster (Scottish) and the Basilisk (Polish?)The Loch Ness Monster (Scottish) and the Basilisk (Polish?)This week Isadora investigates the truth behind Nessie - and looks at how for 100 years they have used the latest technology to locate her. Adam steps away from the Harry Potter version of the Basilisk and looks at how it might be the most dangerous monster out there - with one rather stupid fatal flaw.

]]>This week Isadora investigates the truth behind Nessie - and looks at how for 100 years they have used the latest technology to locate her. Adam steps away from the Harry Potter version of the Basilisk and looks at how it might be the most dangerous monster out there - with one rather stupid fatal flaw.

]]>861baa4d-1bad-49c1-95a1-67771cf76e94Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 +000001:17:58falsefull14141Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleCropsey (NYC, USA) and Crater Lake (Oregon, USA)Cropsey (NYC, USA) and Crater Lake (Oregon, USA)The host set themselves the challenge of finding two legends based in reality. Adam, who love National Parks chose the Native America creation of Crater Lake. Isadora went for a darker take - investigating the legend of Cropsey and the horrors of the Willowbrook School

]]>The host set themselves the challenge of finding two legends based in reality. Adam, who love National Parks chose the Native America creation of Crater Lake. Isadora went for a darker take - investigating the legend of Cropsey and the horrors of the Willowbrook School

]]>c6ec89e1-4d98-46b1-bb97-d73edc8ca05dSun, 10 May 2020 09:00:00 +000049:39falsefull13131Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleThe Cecil Hotel (California, USA) and Slenderman (Internet)The Cecil Hotel (California, USA) and Slenderman (Internet)Adam gets creeped out when, while teaching Isadora about Slenderman the audio goes crazy. Isadora starts on the Elevator Game, but finds that Elisa Lam and the most haunted hotel in the USA are more interesting!

]]>Adam gets creeped out when, while teaching Isadora about Slenderman the audio goes crazy. Isadora starts on the Elevator Game, but finds that Elisa Lam and the most haunted hotel in the USA are more interesting!

]]>f3ae4a0b-abdf-4514-9e96-bf6680ce2ce3Sun, 10 May 2020 06:30:00 +000044:18falsefull12121Myths, Legends, and Notorious PeopleMelon Heads (Ohio, USA) and The Silent Pool (U.K)Melon Heads (Ohio, USA) and The Silent Pool (U.K)The presenters (Isadora and Adam) look at two legends associated with their hometowns. Adam learns about the Melon Heads, who could be just a mistaken case of hinterland misunderstanding, and Isadora reads the poem of the Silent Pool, and the case for King John's 'evil' role in history.

]]>The presenters (Isadora and Adam) look at two legends associated with their hometowns. Adam learns about the Melon Heads, who could be just a mistaken case of hinterland misunderstanding, and Isadora reads the poem of the Silent Pool, and the case for King John's 'evil' role in history.

]]>495808bd-dea8-480d-b538-e76412900674Sun, 10 May 2020 00:30:00 +000040:40falsefull11111Myths, Legends, and Notorious People