Fireside Folklore with Hades

Fireside Folklore with Hades

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Fireside Folklore with Hades episodes

  • Twisted Tuesday for August 20, 2024 - The Babysitter

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    Greetings, listeners! What happens when Pluto tries to retell an urban legend? He gets flustered, Jupiter gets fired, and everything falls apart. Hopefully, you all know the story well enough already that you can fill in the missing pieces, because, unfortunately for you, this episode doesn't come anywhere close to doing the story any justice. When Hades returns, whenever that might be, be sure that you send him a dead letter requesting better quality control. As ever, he's at [email protected] 

    4 min
  • Trailer Thursday for 07-25-2024 - Dead If You Do and Dead If You Don't

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    Greetings, listeners! What happens if you're in a catch-22 that could cost your life? In this teaser, Hassan finds himself in just such a predicament. After successfully fetching the princess's horse, she strikes it down and says that she won't come out of her chambers until the horse is brought back to life. Of course, doing such a thing would be a sign of dark sorcery. Necromancers aren't welcome in most places. Yet, if Hassan fails to bring the horse back from the dead, the king has told him he'll lose his life. Will he prevail? And when, dear listeners, will this golden pail ever show its face? Hopefully this tale will be written in full soon so I can begin the production process! 
    Free free Palestine!
    As ever, any comments, complaints, and compliments may be sent via dead letter to me at [email protected] 

    2 min
  • Toss-Up Tuesday for July 23, 2024 - Hades Sends Out an SOS

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    Greetings, listeners! Today, Hades tells you all how happy he is sitting by the Lethe working on his podcast. All is not as it seems, however, for within his message lies another more dramatic one. Can you work it out? If so, feel free to send your answer to [email protected] and you'll win a $20 gift card to a shop of your choice. Just don't tell Hades that we're capitalizing on his plight to give out prizes, okay? 

    2 min
  • Story Sunday for 07-21-2024 - Baucis and Philemon

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    Greetings, listeners! In this episode, Hades retells the story of Baucis and Philemon. Rather than reading from a book, he simply tells you the tale from his own memory of it. In this story, we explore the concept of Xenia, hospitality given to all guests and strangers--a concept that is sacred to Zeus. We hope you enjoy it. The other deities are indisposed, though whether that's really because they were celebrating Take a Monkey to Lunch Day or were detained by Pluto remains to be seen.

    13 min
  • Trailer Thursday for 07-18-2024 - Why You Should Keep Sacks Of Flour With You At All Times

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    Greetings, listeners. In this trailer, we learn that paying it forward isn't just for humans! No, apparently it's a fashionable trend for the animal kingdom as well. Thankfully, they did because it saved Hassan's life!
    The tale is unfolding quite nicely, but it's been a much slower slog than I ever thought possible. So listeners, I've had a friend of mine keep me company and remind me why I'm doing this. If you have any feedback, questions, complaints, or stories to share, the dead letters may, as ever, go to [email protected]. 

    4 min
  • Twisted Tuesday: The Gods Go Missing

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    Greetings, listeners! Welcome to the new era of the Underworld podcast--a podcast which has been tarnished for way too long! As for those Greek gods, I've detained them for the time being, until they can bring back the glory of what the Underworld was meant to be.

    4 min
  • Story Sunday for 07-14-2024: The Tongue-Cut Sparrow, a Tale from Japan

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    Greetings, listeners! Artemis here with a story from Japan. This one is about a bad-tempered woman and what happened after she overreacted to a sparrow's honest mistake. Thankfully, unlike in last week's tale, nobody faces their demise! Good always triumphs over evil, but sometimes evil actually gets the opportunity for redemption. If you'd like to make any comments, send your arrows into the forest, but don't overdo it! 

    22 min
  • Trailer Thursday, 07-11-2024: The Best Revenge Is a Fiery One

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    Greetings, listeners! Revenge is not a dish best served cold! In fact, it seems that our princess thinks it is best served hot. Fiery hot. However, that's a discussion for another day. For now, just know that she is cooking up something and when she's finished, all I'll be able to say is, "Well done." 
    If you have any commentary, as ever, feel free to reach out. I'm still at [email protected]. Be well and enjoy your weekend!

    3 min