Myth Roast

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A comedy podcast about everything myth, or myth adjacent. Co-hosts Julia Grochowski and Lauren Telschow give not-so-serious retellings of their favorite myths, because those who don’t know their myths are doomed to repeat them.

Appen Media Group


    • Aug 14, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Myth Roast - Episode 28: Plenty of Plants, an App by Apollo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 50:28


    Do you ever wondered if Apollo had a repressed plant fetish? Do you get confused about the long list of things Apollo is supposedly the god of? Is he compensating for something? Find out all about Apollo as the original "Greek ideal" with Lauren and Julia! Check out our new website MythRoastPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast Sponsored by Wix.com

    Episode 27: Awesome (?) Artemis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 18:03


    Have you ever wondered about what Ursa Major and Minor really are? Do you get confused between Diana the Hunter and Artemis the Greek goddess? Did you go through a horse phase? Then this episode of Myth Roast will be just for you as Julia and Lauren go on adventure with Artemis.  Check out our new website MythRoastPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast Sponsored by Wix.com

    Myth Roast - Episode 26: Suddenly Susanoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 43:39


    Do you have an unhealthy obsession with the number 8? Struggling to find the perfect gift? Ever wish dating apps involved more rivers? Then this episode is just for you as Julia and Lauren tell us all about Susanoo!     Check out our new website MythRoastPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast Sponsored by Wix.com

    Myth Roast - Episode 25: Coming To Amaterasu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 45:53


    Are you a homebody? Ever wonder what ancient block parties looked like? Are you a fan of sun gods? Then this episode is just for you as Lauren and Julia tell us all about Amaterasu!   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast  

    Myth Roast - Episode 24: Florida Man: Far From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 36:18


    Do you enjoy humidity to the point of madness? Did you ever feel the need to steal a sandwich? Did you know you could get arrested for a food fight? Then this episode is just for you as Julia and Lauren tell us all about Florida Man   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 23: Frankenstein's Big Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 47:59


    Do you like a good "come back" story? Have you ever had to write stories at a sleepover? Do you ever wonder is Julia's house is haunted? Then this episode is perfect for you as Lauren and Julia tell us all about Frankenstein!   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast  

    Myth Roast - Episode 22: We Didn't Start The Fire...(Prometheus Did)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 42:44


    Do you have a healthy distrust of eagles?Do you feel weighed down? Are you a charitable Titan? Then this episode is perfect for you as Julia and Lauren tell us all about Prometheus!   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 21: The Tree That Owns Itself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 50:27


    Do you own an 8x8 piece of property? Do you feel incredibly independent? The this episode is perfect for you as Lauren and Julia tell us all about Harbor Day and the Tree That Owns Itself   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 20: Quote The Morrigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 49:45


    Do you feel a strong connection with crows and cows? Do you like to solve your major problems with beat poetry? Then this episode is just for you! (or the 3 of you) Join Julia and Lauren as they tell us all about The Morrigan   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

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    Myth Roast - Episode 19: How To Lose Narcissus In 10 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 33:54


    Are you obsessed with looking in the mirror? Have you lost your voice lately? Do you find jokes funnier the 2nd time they're told? Then this episode is just for you AND your reflection! Join Lauren and Julia as they tell us all about Echo and Narcissus!    Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast  

    Myth Roast - Episode 18: The Shape of Kelpies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 45:21


    Do you enjoy terrifying horseback rides on the beach? Did you know that some horses make whale sounds?  Then this episode is just for you! Join Julia and Lauren as they explain why it's still not safe to go back in the water as they tell us all about Kelpies!   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 17: Don't Fear Anubis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 51:28


    Is monotheism just not your cup of tea? Do you wish there were more jackals involved in your theology? Have you ever wondered how much the human heart weighs? Then this is the episode for you! Join Julia and Lauren as they go tomb raiding to learn more about the Egyptian God, Anubis.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 16: The Devil Went Down To Jersey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 49:05


    Are you a small child-like creature with wings? Have you been on Ben Franklin's bad side? Do you enjoy finding alternative uses for kangaroos? Then this episode is for you as Lauren and Julia tell us all about The Jersey Devil!   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast  

    Myth Roast - Episode 15: How To Train Your Wawel Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 50:44


    Do you believe in Polish dragons? Can you eat a sheep stuffed with sulfur? Do you want to learn a magic trick? Then this episode is just for you! Julia and Lauren teach us all about the Wawel Dragon.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 14: I Always Feel Like Janus Is Watching Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 45:26


    Are you a middle child? Have you ever wondered how to shave the back of your head? Do you believe in the many faced God? (No, not that one). If you answered yes (and even if you didn't) check out today's episode all about the Roman God Janus!     Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 13: The End of Ragnarok

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018 50:11


    Get on the Sleipnir, Odin. Two myths, one episode! How exactly does Ragnarok, the end of all things, start? Find out about the major players, how Fenrir is the best doggo, the heaviest shoe in the world, Loki’s children, rebirth and more.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 12: The Krampus Before Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 43:33


    Who is Krampus? Who are the rest of these dark companions to Santa Clause? Why the obsession with horns and long tongues? All these questions and more are "answered" in this special holiday episode of Myth Roast   Follow us on Twitter @mythroast

    Myth Roast - Episode 11: If U Seek Persephone

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 36:55


    What does Demeter do to get Persephone back? And how did people first learn agriculture? Find out about Demeter’s mortal escapades, a world held hostage, Zeus avoiding responsibility, and whatever you do, don’t think too much about the family trees. Featuring special guest Carson Cook from Pod with the Wind.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 10: The Mothman Cometh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 38:46


    When did the Mothman craze really start? And what exactly is Mothman’s deal? Find out about why Mothman chases cars, UFO sightings, strange prophecies, cranes, and more.   *Correction: John Keel did not predict his own death.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 9: The Jack o’ Lantern’s Guide to Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 40:40


    How did Halloween as we know it today get started? And where did Jack o’ Lanterns get their name? Find out about tricking the devil, Samhain, will o’ wisps, turnip carving, teenage vandalism, and more.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 8: A Vampire by any Other Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 45:20


    Is just as Carmilla. What kind of vampire story came before Dracula? And how long does it take to realize someone is a vampire? Find out about the novella “Carmilla,” weird diseases, T-posing, name changes and the languid life.   Vampire playlist: spoti.fi/2OQkFbp   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 7: When You Give a Werewolf a City

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 37:34


    Two myths, one episode! What exactly did Lycaon do to get turned into a wolf by Zeus? And what made Romulus and Remus want to start Rome? Find out about bird contests, Greek hospitality, the best werewolf design, and more.   Werewolf playlist: spoti.fi/2NhFkjT   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 6: How I Met Your Selkie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 37:17


    What exactly is a selkie? And how did the selkie myth even get started? Find out about the difference between male and female selkie stories, how to summon them, the best songs to cry to, and why Jason Momoa x Ursilla is the ultimate OTP.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 5: We Found Nessie in a Roadless Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 35:31


    When did Nessie sightings first start appearing? And what’s her real story anyway? Find out about one man’s long-term revenge scheme, why Nessie hates roads, if she’s a good girl, otters, and more.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 4: Sleipnir: The Amazing Spider-Horse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 25:23


    How did Odin acquire faithful steed Sleipnir? And why did Loki have to go and do That? Find out about the horse clause, Asgard’s wall, a mysterious stranger, and more.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast  

    Myth Roast - Episode 3: Thor Odinson’s Drag Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 28:20


    What happens when Thor loses his famous hammer Mjolnir? And just how many calories can he eat in one sitting? Find out about how Thor and Loki plan to get the hammer back in the most extra way possible, how giants plan weddings, and how not to pronounce Norse names.   Follow us on Twitter @mythroast

    Myth Roast - Episode 2: Law and Order: Icarus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 31:41


    Was the death of Icarus really an accident? How did he even get stuck in that tower anyway? Find out about his father’s inventions, the legacy of Icarus, local Cretan bird life, the revenge of the partridge and more.   Icarus playlist: spoti.fi/2LiDfbf   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

    Myth Roast - Episode 1: Zeus and the Very Hungry Daderpillar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 26:45


    How did Zeus become the god of the gods? Does eating all of your problems away actually work? Find out about Zeus’ ascent to power, his daddy issues, the Greek God Diet, and more.   Follow us on Twitter @MythRoast

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