Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

We’re talking this week about Isis, the Egyptian Head Queen in Charge! She’s out there doing magic, bringing people back from the dead, controlling scorpions, all sorts of things. If you’re not impressed, you’re not listening.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, death, grieving, xenophobia, religious persecution, pregnancy and birth, drowning, dismemberment, fire, animal attacks, poisoning, child endangerment, and genitals. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends watching Love Island USA with your group text.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Let us hear your thoughts with the Multitude Annual Survey! https://multitude.productions/surveySponsors- Volante Design, makers of some of the most badass clothing there is. Get 10% off your order with code spirits at https://volantedesign.usFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a month of mushroom folklore, horror, and general gushing, we are revisiting with fresh eyes the scariest story we’ve ever told on the podcast: The Shuddering of Creekside Mushrooms. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of racism, viruses, death, body horror, homophobia, and guns. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out the MultiCrew!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/cool- Marley Spoon: For up to 25 free meals, head to MarleySpoon.com/SPIRITS and use code SPIRITSFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julia loves mushrooms. That’s why we are doing a whole month of mushroom episodes, but she just wanted to share her favorite facts from the world of mushrooms with you all. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, disease, infection, psychedelic drug use, colonialism, racism, and body horror. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends getting a plant.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Big Game Hunger!Sponsors- Soul CBD offers hemp-derived THC products. Head to GetSoul.com and use code SPIRITS for 30% off your order.- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mushrooms and horror go together like peanut butter and jelly, and we’ve brought on our local horror expert, Jenna Stoeber to talk us through the history of mushrooms, horror, video games, and more! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of body horror, xenophobia, racism, death, psychological horror, drug use, sex, insects, and illness/infection. GuestJenna Stoeber is a video essayist, streamer, and podcaster. She has a Master's Degree in Media and Culture, which she mostly uses to write really erudite dick jokes. Her videos cover topics like internet culture, better living through media literacy, and The Wicker Man. She streams cozy games, horror games, and, on occasion, cozy horror games. She plays Astra Blep on the hilarious actual play podcast Burnt Cook Book Party, and hosts the podcast Big Game Hunger, where each week she and a guest use random prompts to make the big next game.Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Anything’s Pastable by Dan Pashman.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod!Sponsors- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.- Brooklinen delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Go to Brooklinen.com right now and use promo code “spirits” to get $20 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Surprise! We’re spending an entire month talking about mushrooms in mythology, horror and beyond! We start with a roundup of our favorite mushroom tales and creatures from mythology and folklore, from fairy circles, edible monsters, and mushroom superpowers. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, disease, misogyny, blood, body horror, bodily functions, death, drug use, animal death, insects, and sexual content. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends asking for what you need.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Exolore today!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We scared each other quite a bit with this one. A ghost that says its name like a Pokemon, a very fitness-focused ghost, and the worst bug story we’ve ever heard in our entire lives.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, human remains, religious persecution, colonialism, natural disasters, and fire. Strong Content Warning for Bugs/Skittering from 37:55 - 43:25Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Green Flag by Paris Ray and the Crush- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out the MultiCrew!Sponsors- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More mummies, more problems - or in this case, we’re talking about the FIRST mummy and god of the afterlife: Osiris! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, birth, death, dismemberment, sex, murder, animal attacks, drowning, bodily fluids, and colonization. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends making a biiiiig salad. Remember: creamy, crunchy, acidic!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out the MultiCrew!Sponsors- Marley Spoon: For up to 25 free meals, head to MarleySpoon.com/SPIRITS and use code SPIRITSFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re joined by cartoonist and author of Other Ever Afters, Mel Gillman to chat about growing as an artist, how allegories of fairy tales grow over time, and breaking the structures to write good horror. Also, the premiere of our new favorite segment: Foraging Corner.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of queerphobia, arranged marriage, divorce, colonization, genocide, bodily fluids, gentrification, and classism. GuestMelanie Gillman is a cartoonist and illustrator who specializes in LGBTQ books for kids and teens. They are the creator of the Stonewall Honor Award–winning graphic novel As the Crow Flies, Other Ever Afters, and Stage Dreams. In addition to their graphic novel work, they teach in the comics MFA program at California College of the Arts. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Big Game Hunger!Sponsors- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hope you’re feeling as divinely inspired as we are in this episode about the Muses! We dive into their origins, their idiosyncrasies, and the role they play in both Ancient Greek society and our society today (and invent some of our own!)Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, racism, death, murder, body horror, incest, pregnancy/birth, and war. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends donating to Seeding Sovereignty.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod!Sponsors- CrunchyRoll Presents: The Anime Effect explores anime and the way it shows up throughout our world. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re joined by editor extraordinaire and podcast pro, Mischa Stanton. And we brought a bunch of stories that are Mischa-coded: LARPing, summer camps, and unknowable pronouns. And of course, the logical conclusion to any story: Giant Doorknob.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of paranoia, anxiety, spiders, animal death, bodily functions, and family member death. GuestMischa Stanton is a storyteller & sound designer based in LA. They’ve worked in theatre, live music, museum installations, short films, animation, commercial events, award shows, and even a Renaissance Faire! They’re probably most known for their work in podcasts, on shows like LeVar Burton Reads, The Bright Sessions, and MARVELS, as well as a BOATLOAD of shows right here at Multitude! Check out their newest project, The Wandering Path, available to subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts - first episodes drop May 13th!Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Game Changer on Dropout- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Exolore today!Sponsors- Marley Spoon: For up to 25 free meals, head to MarleySpoon.com/SPIRITS and use code SPIRITS- CrunchyRoll Presents: The Anime Effect explores anime and the way it shows up throughout our world. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get your notepad ready to take notes, because we’re talking about the god Thoth! There’s games of chance, justice, cliffhangers, and so much more!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, racism, sexual content, bodily fluids, death, fire, pregnancy/childbirth, incest, polygamy, animal death, decapitation, and gore. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends The No-Girlfriend Rule by Cristen Randall- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Join the Party!Sponsors- Brooklinen is having their 10-year anniversary sale now. Get 25% off site-wide and up to 45% off bundles in-store or online at Brooklinen.com!- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Time Travelers, we’re diving back in time with the help of author Sacha Coward to talk about the intertwined history of queerness, monsters, and mythology! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of homophobia/queerphobia, death, the AIDs epidemic, religious persecution, sex, misgendering, pregnancy, and murder. GuestSacha Coward has worked in museums and heritage for over 10 years. For the past three years, he has been freelancing as an historian, public speaker, and researcher. He has run LGBTQ+ focused tours for museums, cemeteries, archives, and cities around the world. He has written articles for a huge number of publications, including Metro, Gay Star News, National Theatre, Art UK, Queer Bible, Royal Museums Greenwich, and Dig It Scotland, with a focus on LGBTQ+ history, underrepresented audiences in heritage and mythology and folklore. His new book, Queer as Folklore, is available for pre-order now!Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends The Dead Take the A Train by Richard Kadrey and Cassandra Khaw- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Join the MultiCrew for even more Multitude shows like Head Heart Gut and MultiCrew Review!Sponsors- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back from our tour, and even though none of the theatres we visited were haunted, we decided to do a dive into the most haunted theatres around the world! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, suicide, fire, child endangerment, child death, poisoning, warfare, stabbing, illness, murder, and government corruption. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends the new content in Stardew Valley!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Big Game Hunger!Sponsors- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The antidote we all need to April Fool’s Day is here: a roundup of wholesome stories from your lives about the ways you and your parents make your days more magical.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of genitalia, illness, insects, spiders, injury, child endangerment, divorce, and death. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let’s play a game of Never Have I Ever with the gods. We’re talking about Ma’at, the balance of the universe, and how we all play a role in upholding order from chaos. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of light cannibalism, death, sex, classism, and power imbalance. Housekeeping- TOUR: Get the VOD for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Exolore today!Sponsors- Soul CBD offers hemp-derived THC products. Head to GetSoul.com and use code SPIRITS for 30% off your order.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever been haunted by an abandoned place? We are joined by multidisciplinary artist Blake Pfeil to talk about his experiences exploring abandoned places, how abandoned places are inherently queer, and why they haunt us the way they do.Mutual aid recommendations for Gaza include buying eSims, urging U.S. representatives to call for ceasefire, and donating directly to calls for aid.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of religious trauma, religious persecution, child abuse, imprisonment, Nazis, homophobia, imperialism/colonialism, and Gaza.GuestBlake Pfeil is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist. In his “day job,” Blake steps into the role of Operations & Programs Manager at the nonprofit storytelling organization TMI Project, where he also serves as a producer for The TMI Project Story Hour, winner of an International Women's Podcast Award. He hosts The Pfeil File on Radio Kingston/WKNY (107.9 FM/1490 AM in the Hudson Valley, NY) where he also manages the Community Podcast Program. In all his non-existent spare time, Blake is an associate producer for season 5 of History Colorado's Lost Highways, a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities. His current passion project is All-American Ruins, a multimedia travelog in which he fantastically recreates his experiences exploring abandoned spaces through multimodal storytelling. The podcast arm of the project, abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast, was an Official Select at On Air Fest 2023, winner of the Top of the Rockies – Best of Podcasts (2023), and recently nominated for Best Indie Podcast at the Ambies (2024). All-American Ruins was also shortlisted for the Elevate Creatives Fund, the UK International Radio Drama Festival, and Hrvatska Radiotelevizija's 27th Prix Marulic. MA, Purchase College; BFA, Emerson College; Alumni, SUNY Stony Brook's Audio Podcast Fellowship.Stuff we talked about: - Blake’s interview in Atlas Obscura- His appearance on American Hysteria- Queer for Fear!Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends getting tickets for our tour before it’s too late!!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Join the Party!Sponsors- The Future is an Aquarian lab, shop and community space in the Witch District of South Minneapolis. Find out more by visiting their website at thefuturempls.com- Malliway Bros Magic & Witchcraft offers classes, rituals, and celebrations about the magical arts, as well as tarot and spellcasting sessions at malliwaybros.com/ Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You asked from around the globe, so we answered: we will have AUDIO + VIDEO RECORDINGS for every stop on the Rolling Bones tour!!! Buy a ticket to the show of your choosing today, and a high-quality VOD will be emailed to you after the show. That means you can enjoy the Rolling Bones tour remotely no matter where you are. PLUS, anyone who has bought a ticket or will buy a ticket will get digital bonuses as a thank-you: digital tarot pack of the Spirits Major Arcana + Cups Booster tarot decks AND a $10 off coupon for new upcoming JTP dice (👀👀👀). We’ve been working hard to share this experience with our fans who can’t come in person. Now we're all rolling them bones! Scroll down to see the set lists for each stop on the tour to help you choose which shows to buy tickets to! (Or all 7??? If you buy tickets to all 4 or shows, we’ll send you a signed poster. Not even joking.) Get your tickets NOW at https://spiritspodcast.com/live !! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The family that listens to Spirits together, stays together. Or that’s what we’re guessing after this follow up email we got! Also, are you up to the task of cleaning haunted hospitals at night?Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of violence against women, death, pregnancy, miscarriage, illness, drowning, child death, infidelity, and animal death. Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends A GRAVE ROBBERY by Deanna Raybourn- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest MultiCrew benefit, the MultiCrew Review!Sponsors- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.-  BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits-  Naked Wines is a subscription service that sends you a box of the market's best-quality wines for a fraction of the price you’d normally pay in stores. Get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 at NakedWines.com/SPIRITS.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get your tickets NOW at https://spiritspodcast.com/live !! Don’t miss out: come see Spirits and Join the Party LIVE in Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC later this month. Not in these seven cities? Tell your friends who are! And stay tuned for a brand new episode next week <3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever woken up from a nightmare and wondered: What’s that all about? You’re not alone! We dive in deep to the various monsters and spirits that people have been blaming their bad dreams on since the dawn of time!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of drug use, violence, death, broken bones, blood, animal death/injury, defecation, suffocation, abusive relationships and sex. Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends getting tickets for the Rolling Bones Tour.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest member show, Big Game Hunger!Sponsors- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gods (and astrophysicist-folklorist Dr. McTier) are back to channel divine inspiration for YOUR questions. We cover it all, from jobs to housekeeping to dealing with sibling estrangement. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of misogyny, birth, family estrangement, capitalism, irregular eating, and depression.GuestDr. Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist and folklorist who hosts Exolore, Pale Blue Pod, and PBS’s Fate & Fabled. She wrote The Milky Way: an Autobiography of our Galaxy, named a best book of 2022 by Publishers Weekly. And she serves as the senior advisor to the Human Artistry Campaign advocating for artists in the face of generative AI.Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends getting tickets for the Rolling Bones Tour.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod!Sponsors- Marley Spoon: For up to 25 free meals, head to MarleySpoon.com/SPIRITS and use code SPIRITS- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re a mythology podcast, so why are we talking to historian Fayge Horesh about a historical figure? Well, first off she’s not real. But secondly? She’s such a cool example of a hoax becoming a myth!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, misogyny, anti semitism, colonization, abortion, cultural appropriation, and enslavement. GuestFayge Horesh is a public historian, tour guide, and freelance writer. The creator and host of the podcast “D Listers of History,” Fayge brings her research skills, curiosity, and cheekiness to discuss important but mostly forgotten historical figures. They join their audience in exploring what these often colorful people can tell us about ourselves and our society today. In all the work Fayge does, their primary goal is to make both historical stories and the study of history accessible to everyone. History is crucial to understanding where we are now and how we can build a better world in the future.Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends getting tickets for the Rolling Bones Tour.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Tell Me About It!Sponsors-  BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits-  Naked Wines is a subscription service that sends you a box of the market's best-quality wines for a fraction of the price you’d normally pay in stores. Get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 at NakedWines.com/SPIRITS.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to our Ancient Egyptian series, where we’re starting our deity focused episodes with Ra - the sun, the creator, the god king himself. We talk underworld outfit choices, god-aging, and a slamming Poetry Corner.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, ageism, death, blood, animal attacks/bites, poisoning, bodily fluids, and political violence. Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends the game Islanders.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Join the Party!Sponsors- Opera Colorado is putting on a never-before-seen production of The Flying Dutchman. Get 20% off tickets with no handling fees using promo code SPIRITS at operacolorado.org- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Haunted architecture, haunted museums, haunted bosses? Man, everything’s haunted nowadays. Guess it’s time to quit your job, listen to this new episode of Spirits, and consider becoming a ghost hunter for your new profession.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of law enforcement, home invasion, homophobia, death, misogyny, gender violence, exorcism, accidental death, murder, sex, and suicide. Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends season four of True Detective.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Exolore today!Sponsors- Marley Spoon: For up to 25 free meals, head to MarleySpoon.com/SPIRITS and use code SPIRITS- Volante Design, makers of some of the most badass clothing there is. Get 10% off your order with code spirits at https://volantedesign.usFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chinese New Year is nearly upon us, and it’s the Year of the Dragon! But where do the animals of the zodiac come from? And are there legends surrounding the celebrations? You bet there are!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of child endangerment, birth, pregnancy, animal death/endangerment, death, and illness. Housekeeping- TOUR: Get tickets for our Rolling Bones Tour! - Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Infamous by Lex Croucher.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action:  Check out Multitude’s newest member show, Big Game Hunger!Sponsors-  BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits-  Naked Wines is a subscription service that sends you a box of the market's best-quality wines for a fraction of the price you’d normally pay in stores. Get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99 at NakedWines.com/SPIRITS.-  GreenChef is a meal kit company making eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to Greenchef.com/60spirits and use code 60spirits to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spirits is coming to 7 cities in the U.S. this March with the Rolling Bones Tour! Your two favorite podcasts, Spirits and Join the Party, will be playing games, rolling dice, making monsters, and a whole lot more. Get your tickets now to see us perform LIVE in: Seattle 3/21 at the Here After Minneapolis 3/22 at Grenada Chicago 3/24 at Reggie’s Boston 3/25 at Rockwell NYC 3/26 at Littlefield Philadelphia 3/27 at the City Winery Washington, D.C. 3/28 at Atlas Brew Works Go to https://spiritspodcast.com/live to get your tickets. We are so hype! Join the Party and Spirits are playing IRL, in a city near several hundred of you!!! Julia and Amanda will be wearing matching outfits. We are stoked.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What do Victorians, kids of the 90s, and Renaissance Christians have in common? They were all SUPER into unicorns. We talk about unicorn stories from across the globe and from ancient times to now, to see how the unicorn has evolved over the years. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of racism, colonialism, animal death, animal attacks, Christopher Columbus, poaching, illness, genitals, homophobia, and pornography.  Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends the A League of Extraordinary Women series by Evie Dunmore- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest MultiCrew benefit, the MultiCrew Review!Sponsors- Brooklinen delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Go to Brooklinen.com right now and use promo code “spirits” to get $20 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Haunted houses are cool, but when your family all AGREES that your house is haunted? We love to see it. Follow ups, wholesome hauntings, and haunted radiators? We want to hear them all!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of blood, bugs, and home invasions. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Everybody Loves Communism- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod today!Sponsors- Brooklinen delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Go to Brooklinen.com right now and use promo code “spirits” to get $20 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping.- Kitsch is a global beauty powerhouse built on positivity and pure hard work. Get 30% off your order at MyKitsch.com/spirits- Microdose, where code “spirits” will get you free shipping and 30% off your first order.- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s 2024. We’re digging into Ancient Egyptian mythology, FINALLY! But before we really get into it, Julia’s laying out a 101 class to get us all prepped, including history, cosmology, and of course, the Book of the Dead (it’s not what you think!)Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism and imperialism, death, childbirth, apocalypse, elitism, and murder/execution. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Exolore!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We get a lot of interesting words from Greek mythology - some more surprising than others. But what if we made up some words of our own, inspired by Greek mythology. We hope they catch on.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, cannibalism, infanticide, warfare, sex, mental illness, drowning, murder, domestic violence, animal death, imprisonment, sexual assault, transphobia, gender violence, and child birth. Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Join the Party!Sponsors- Our Patrons! Join us now and help make our ninth(!!) year of podcasting the best one yet. https://patreon.com/spiritspodcastFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From haunted doors to haunted castles, this urban legends episode is sure to have SOMETHING that would scare a child version of yourself (or an adult version, who are we to judge!). Also ghost sharks, dub-step hating ghosts, and spooky text message alerts.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, vomiting, violence, creepy dolls, accidental death, and sharks. GuestsMegan Lewis and Lexie Henning are the hosts of The Reading Party Podcast, where they  read, watch, snack & chat their way through books and films set in the ancient world.Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Tell Me About It!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Marley Spoon offers personalized and delicious meal kits. Go to MarleySpoon.com/offer/SPIRITS and use code SPIRITS for up to 25 free meals - Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits.- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A time loop Hallmark Hanukkah movie? Do we really need to say more? We do, we say more for like an hour, joined by senior Jewish correspondent Eric Silver to discuss the new movie, Round & Round!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of anti-semitism, house fires, war, animal sacrifice, religious persecution, sex, ableism, and racism.GuestEric Silver is the Head of Creative at Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio in Brooklyn. He’s produced 11 podcasts that have racked up tens of millions of downloads, and developed many more, characterized by strong, original structures and thriving communities. He is also a writer, game designer, and teacher. Catch him every week on the actual play TTRPG show Join the Party, the games advice podcast Games and Feelings, and the madcap game show about your favorite things, Tell Me About It. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends JFREJ!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest member show, Big Game Hunger!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/cool- Volante Design, makers of some of the most badass clothing there is. Get 10% off your order with code spirits at https://volantedesign.usFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since 1973’s The Exorcist, demonic possession and exorcism have dominated horror pop culture. But what are the origins of exorcism within the Catholic Church and how has it changed over the centuries? Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of religious trauma, death, persecution, possession, ableism, medical malpractice, forced marriage, institutionalizing, mental illness, self-harm, homophobia, transphobia, and violence.  Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Face Off on Netflix and Peacock!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest MultiCrew benefit, the MultiCrew Review!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Kitsch is a global beauty powerhouse built on positivity and pure hard work. Get 30% off your order at MyKitsch.com/spirits- Microdose, where code “spirits” will get you free shipping and 30% off your first order.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Forget everything you think you know about rainbows! (Unless you’re a meteorologist or something) Amanda channels her inner oracle as we discuss rainbow serpents, rainbows and weapons, and the pot of gold that’s found at the end of rainbows! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, pregnancy loss, death, drought, animal attacks, environmental destruction, excrement, war, plague, and animal death. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends A Castle for Christmas!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod today!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Embrace Pet Insurance, which you can sign up for today at https://EmbracePetInsurance.com/SPIRITS- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes you buy a haunted painting and have to tell your friends. And sometimes you have to tell your guest a bunch of haunted theatre stories once they get back from tour. Thankfully we have writer and podcaster Jeffrey Cranor on to discuss all of those things!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of traffic accidents, death, child death, vomiting, fire, mannequins, sex, surgery, and teeth. GuestJeffrey Cranor is the co-creator and co-writer of Welcome to Night Vale and Within the Wires. He also co-creates theater and dance pieces with choreographer/wife Jillian Sweeney. They live in New York. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Wifedom by Anna Funder!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Subscribe to Exolore today!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to https://wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once upon a midnight dreary, we recorded an episode about ravens! There’s so many stories featuring ravens from across the world, from the raven’s feast to creating the world and everything in between.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, war, heteronormativity, fire, defecation, decapitation, and animal death. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Listen to Join the Party today!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 20% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits. - Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s monsters that our parents warned us about, mostly because if they just told us to do something, we wouldn’t listen: Boogeymen! We go through some of the original boogeymen, where they came from, and how they’ve transformed over the years. And don’t worry, we make up some original boogeymen that you can pass down to future generations! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of injury, death, child death, child endangerment, drowning, animal attacks, teeth, cannibalism, kidnapping, animal death, bugs, body horror, and human trafficking. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends starting the tradition you’ve been dreaming of.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Listen to Tell Me About It in your podcast app now, or at https://tmaipod.com !Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits- Embrace Pet Insurance, which you can sign up for today at https://EmbracePetInsurance.com/SPIRITS- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that Shakespeare was really into astrology? We sure didn’t, which is why we’re joined by Kelly Downes, who gives us a great discussion to bookend our Supernatural Shakespeare series! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, assassination, religious persecution, suicide, sex, fire, poisoning, war and battle. GuestKelly Downes (she/her) is a theatre maker from Syracuse, NY, with strong ties to Boston, MA, currently living in Birmingham UK. She earned a BFA in Theatre & Performance from Emerson College, and a Masters in Shakespeare & Creativity from the Shakespeare Institute at University of Birmingham. Kelly is currently working to increase accessibility to arts and culture in Birmingham as a fundraiser at Midlands Arts Centre. She would love to connect with more like minded creatives on both sides of the Atlantic. If you are interested in queer Shakespeare; using storytelling to reconnect with the natural world; and devising new work inspired by classics, say hello!Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends audiobooks! From Libby. - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Games and Feelings!Sponsors- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to https://wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: https://multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

October might be newly over, but we’re keeping the spooky vibes going by talking about black cats! We talk about cat worship, how cats went from lucky to unlucky, and how Pope Gregory and some guy named Conrad are to blame! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of animal death, colonialism, death, misogyny, mourning, religious persecution, plague/illness, torture, and sex, drowning. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Spider-Man 2- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest MultiCrew benefit, the MultiCrew Review!Sponsors- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!- Embrace Pet Insurance, which you can sign up for today at EmbracePetInsurance.com/SPIRITS- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halloween is just around the corner, so naturally it’s time to hear some urban legends! We demand more answers, we respect the survival instincts of Australian teens, and we talk about the worst things to hear a sleep-talker say.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of abduction, car accidents, death, and break-ins. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Number Go Up by Zeke Faux- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest show, Big Game Hunger! Sponsors- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!- Embrace Pet Insurance, which you can sign up for today at EmbracePetInsurance.com/SPIRITS- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Traveling bards, days of performances, and a 10 year war - we’re talking about Homer and The Iliad with scholar and podcaster, Lexie Henning! Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of warfare, death, enslavement, drowning, and plague/disease. GuestLexie Henning is the Programs & Administration Coordinator for the Pourdavoud Center for the Study of the Iranian World. Her research interests include Classical reception in media, nationalism studies, and cultural heritage in political conflict. In 2020, she co-founded The Ozymandias Project, a humanities focused non-profit aimed at making access to the ancient world more accessible to the general public. Her work in public humanities led her to create and host Ancient Office Hours podcast and co-host The Reading Party Podcast.Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod!Sponsors- Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to dipseastories.com/spirits- Ravensburger CreArt, a new paint-by-numbers experience! Shop on Amazon, their website, or your local art supply store.- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alas, poor Hamlet! We haven’t talked about him yet, Horatio. We’re getting close to wrapping up our Supernatural Shakespeare series, but of course we have to talk about Horatio, ghosts, “madness”, and grief with Hamlet.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, suicide, murder, psychosis and ‘madness’, grief, and poisoning. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends taking a bath. Ideally with one of our new BATH BOMBS- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Listen to Exolore today!Sponsors- Blueland creates everyday eco-friendly cleaning productions that save you money and space, without any plastic waste. Get 15% off your first order when you go to blueland.com/spirits. - Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s a lot of haunted houses in this one, so it’s perfect to start October off! Board games with ghosts, the most haunted episode of Gordon Ramsey’s TV show, and a McDonald’s Play Place that is not what it seems!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, violence, assault, break-ins, famine, mental illness, and child death. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends spooky movie nights with friends!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Listen to Join the Party today!Sponsors- HeroForge, your source for custom minis. Visit HeroForge.com to start designing your custom miniature today!- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Author Isabel Cañas is back to talk about her newest book, Vampires of El Norte! We chat about Mexican vampires and boogeymen, historical romance, and drawing inspiration from her family’s history.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of illness, death, forced marriage, religious persecution, colonialism, and pregnancy. GuestIsabel Cañas is a Mexican-American speculative fiction writer. After having lived in Mexico, Scotland, Egypt, Turkey, and New York City, among other places, she has settled in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and writes fiction inspired by her research and her heritage. She is the author of The Hacienda and Vampires of El Norte.Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea by Rita Chang-Eppig.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: It’s the MultiCrew Drive! Help us reach our goal of 100 new and upgrading members by October 1st! Sponsors- Ravensburger CreArt, a new paint-by-numbers experience! Shop on Amazon, their website, or your local art supply store.- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Macbeth is chock full of superstitions, prophecies, witches, and omens. So what better play to talk about for our Supernatural Shakespeare episodes? We talk about our own experiences backstage, the origin of the Weird Sisters, and so much more!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of death, blood, murder, child death, suicide, incest, death during birth, battles, beheading, and riots.Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune.- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: It’s the MultiCrew Drive! Help us reach our goal of 100 new and upgrading members by October 1st! Sponsors- HeroForge, your source for custom minis. Visit HeroForge.com to start designing your custom miniature today!- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve got goosebumps, which is the perfect way to start off the spooky season! We’ve got haunted libraries, a really scary visitor to a house, and a competition for whose house is most haunted.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of home invasion, demonic possession, death, explosions, illness, and murder.  Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends community gardens, especially McCarren Demo Garden!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Tell Me About It!Sponsors- Ravensburger CreArt, a new paint-by-numbers experience! Shop on Amazon, their website, or your local art supply store.- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re joined by the editors of Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst. They talk about finding community online, what makes Native stories post-apocalyptic, and the expectation of writing horror.You can pre-order Never Whistle at Night now!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of possession, colonialism, racism, gore, and tokenism. GuestsShane Hawk (enrolled Cheyenne-Arapaho, Hidatsa and Potawatomi descent) is a history teacher by day and a horror writer by night. Hawk is the author of Anoka: A Collection of Indigenous Horror and other short fiction featured in numerous anthologies.Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. (enrolled member, Mackinac Bands of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians) is the author of the novel Sacred Smokes, winner of the Tillie Olsen Award for Creative Writing, and Sacred City, winner of the Electa Quinney Award for Published Stories. His Pushcart-nominated fiction has been published in Southwest Review, Unnerving Magazine, Red Earth Review, The Journal of Working-Class Studies, Massachusetts Review, The Raven Chronicles, and Yellow Medicine Review, among others. He is a professor and chair of Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University.Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends Safe and Sound by Mercury Stardust!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Games and Feelings!Sponsors- Ravensburger jigsaw puzzles, available in your local game store or on Amazon today!- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spiritsFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editors: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the end - or is it the beginning? - of It’s Norse, Of Course. We break down the events of Ragnarok, the fall of the realms, rivers of drool, and the worst nap ever! It’s a cycle, gang!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of violence, animal attacks, death, and apocalypse. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends audiobooks from your local library!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out the MultiCrew! Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spirits- Shaker & Spoon is a subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/coolFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editors: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Music, storms, marriages and murders. Also… Shrek? We’re talking about the magic of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. We talk about the gender feelings we have about Ariel, the cinnamon roll of Miranda, and letting Caliban say the f-word.Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of murder, violence, enslavement, and power imbalance. Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends A Lady’s Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Exolore, where Dr. Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built.Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spirits- Proactiv has launched their newest skincare innovation - Proactiv Clean. Go to Proactiv.com now and use code “spirits” to get 20% off your first order.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve dragged our good friend Brandon Grugle onto the show, to talk to him about his love of the supernatural, creepy long shadow fingers, “pleasure caves”, and a clawfoot tub FULL of pasta!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of racism, death, suicide, ableism, murder, gun violence, domestic violence, and home invasion.GuestBrandon Grugle is the Head of Production at Multitude, as well as a composer and sound designer who's worked on podcasts for Marvel, Stranger Things, Netflix, Sony, Wondery, and Atypical Artists, among others. His work has been featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, in countless publications, and even on a Times Square billboard. He lives in Seattle, where he rooftop gardens and collects too much audio gear.Housekeeping- Recommendation: This week, Julia recommends Artfully Yours by Joanna Lowell!- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Check out Pale Blue Pod: an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend! New episodes every Monday, wherever you get your podcasts!Sponsors- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/spirits- Wildgrain is the first bake-from-frozen box for artisanal bread. For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/Spirits to start your subscription.- Brooklinen delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Visit Brooklinen.com today for $20 off plus free shipping.Find Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com- Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/205387Cast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editors: Eric Schneider and Brandon Grugle- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.