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In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great podcast rests on the shoulders of two friends. Join Edith and Naomi as they spend way too much time discussing BBC's Merlin.

Myths & Magic


    • Jun 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    23: Episode 22: Costumes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 79:15


    In this episode, we explore a variety of costumes as seen in BBC Merlin. Join us as we discuss historical accuracy, roast everyone's outfits, and design a costume for our most favorite musician in all of Albion. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    22: Minisode 1: The Cailleach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 20:44


    Welcome to our first mini-episode! Join Naomi as she discusses the Cailleach both in BBC's Merlin and in various accounts in mythology. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Update Description All other music used was also composed by Alexander Nakarada.

    21: Episode 21: The Kingdoms of Albion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 73:26


    In this episode, we explore the various Kingdoms mentioned in Merlin. Join us, as we take a look at the history and culture of some of the more well-known kingdoms, as well as their possible ties to Arthurian legend. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    20: Episode 20: Adaptions of Arthurian Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 70:38


    In this episode, we talk about books, movies, shows, and games that take inspiration from Arthurian Legend! Join us, as we discuss common symbolism and storylines that occur in adaptions of Arthurian Legend and maybe go on far too long about the lore of Shrek the Third. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    19: Episode 19: Mythical Creatures of Albion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 84:33


    In this episode, we talk about creatures of myth and magic! Join us, as we discuss our creature hot-takes, uncover the mythology behind a few, and share an enthralling fable about trolls. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    18: Episode 18: Fandom (One-Year Anniversary Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 98:13


    In this episode, we celebrate our one-year anniversary! Join us, as we discuss the importance of fandom in culture and literature with a special emphasis on Merlin. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    17: Episode 17: Gaius and the Father Figures of Camelot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 75:10


    In this episode, we discuss the eye-brow-raising legend himself, Gaius. Join us, as we delve further into his character and try to figure out if he is the ultimate father figure in Camelot. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    16: Episode 16: Rare Pairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 81:22


    In this episode, we take a closer look at the topic of rare pairs. Join us, as we attempt to determine what exactly qualifies as a rare pair and discuss various rare pairs within the Merlin fandom.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    15: Episode 15: The Merlin Wiki Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 73:42


    In this episode, we take a closer look at the Merlin Fandom Wiki. Join us, as we discuss how trustworthy the wiki really is and attempt to unravel the once active community behind it.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    14: Episode 14: Arwen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 86:56


    In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the King and Queen of Camelot, Arthur and Gwen. Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the fix-it while going off on a few tangents here and there.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    13: Episode 13: The Kilgharrah Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 62:20


    In this episode, we have too much fun discussing our favorite unhelpful basement lizard, Kilgharrah. Join us as we talk about dragons, conspiracies, and answer some lingering questions from past episodes.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada(www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    12: Episode 12: Uther Pendragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 65:46


    In this episode, we take a closer look at the life and legacy of Uther Pendragon. Join us, as we discuss his complicated relationship with corruption, family, and power. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    11: Episode 11: Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 85:16


    In this episode, we take a step back from more focused topics to enjoy the holiday season. Join us, as we take a look at holidays celebrated within the time of Arthurian legend, discuss fan's personal Merlin wishlists, and enjoy the gift of laughter (or cringe) together.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    10: Episode 10: Morgwen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 100:27


    In this episode, we discuss the relationship between another set of main characters, Gwen and Morgana. Join us, and our special guest Elissa, as we take a look at what makes this ship good, what makes it bad, and what would have made it better.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    9: Episode 9: The Knights of Camelot Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 92:59


    In this episode, we take a look at the remaining three Knights of the Round Table, Gwaine, Percival, and Mordred. Join us as we speculate about their underdeveloped backstories, expand upon their personal relationships, and crown the ultimate Lancelot Camelot fan.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Update Description

    8: Episode 8: The Knights of Camelot Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 90:51


    In this episode, we take a look at three of the Knights of the Round Table, Leon, Lancelot, and Elyan. Join us as we laugh way too much about our speculations, address some issues on character arc presentation, and take time to discuss what a talent show in Camelot might look like.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/

    7: Episode 7: The Old Religion and the Great Purge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 69:59


    In this episode we discuss the history of the Old Religion in the Merlin Universe and the Great Purge of magic users in Camelot. Join us as we look into the organization of Albion's Old Religion, contemplate what the New Religion even is, and ponder on the effects of the Great Purge.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/

    6: Episode 6: Guinevere

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 93:06


    In this episode we discuss the life of Camelot's Queen, Guinevere. Join us as we take a closer look at the tragedies that have befallen her and attempt to understand her character journey throughout the seasons.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada(www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/

    5: Episode 5: Merthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 165:31


    In this episode we discuss the relationship between the show's main characters, Arthur and Merlin. Join us as we take a look at the good, the bad, and the fix-it for the fandom's most popular pairing.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada(www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    4: Episode 4: Morgana Pendragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 92:02


    In this episode we discuss one of BBC Merlin's main antagonists, Morgana. Join us as we attempt to pin point how her life experiences shaped her and what led to her downfall.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada(www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    3: Episode 3: Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 89:15


    In this episode we respond to some comments concerning Arthur and take a look into how magic works in the Merlin universe. Join us as we try to make sense of the magic system established in the show.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    2: Episode 2: Arthur Pendragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 79:39


    In this episode, we take a close look at the life of the Once and Future King. Join us as we try to understand Arthur's character flaws, tragic past, and personal experiences.Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1: Episode 1: Intro & Merlin's Negative Character Arc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 75:09


    In this episode, we introduce ourselves, the idea behind the podcast, and our experiences with BBC Merlin. We also dive right in to discussing the man, the myth, the legend himself, Merlin. Music: Now We Ride by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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