Jon Solo's Messed Up Origins™ Podcast

By Jon Solo

Every week, we explore the origins of your favorite myths, folklore, fairy tales, and stories from pop culture. From Little Red Riding Hood cannibalizing her grandmother to Zeus' hundredth love affair... more

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August 22, 2025 MORE OBSCURE Gods You've NEVER Heard Of
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▼ Chapters ▼
» 0:00 - 2 Many Gods!
» 1:58 - The God of Childbirth & Labor Pains
» 10:18 - The God of Falling Stars & Divination
» 16:56 - The Goddess of Strife & Rivalry
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» Featured Folklore (the animated series!): https://bit.ly/featuredfolklore
» ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained
» For Urban Legends and Scary Stories: https://bit.ly/scarystoriesexplained
» Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained
» Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained
» Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist
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▼ Credits ▼
» Jon Solo – Creator, Host, Director, Writer
» Dillon Bowen – Lead Editor
» Payton Swan – Editor
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
» Eileithyia: https://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Eileithyia.html
» Asteria: https://www.theoi.com/Titan/TitanisAsteria.html
» Eris: https://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Eris.html
▼ Art Sources ▼
» Willy Bernal – Character Artist: https://www.instagram.com/willytron2000/
» Douglas De La Hoz – Background + Color Artist: https://www.instagram.com/hozartist/
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#greekmythology #mythologyexplained #greekgods
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25min
August 15, 2025 The Messed Up Origins of DISNEY MOVIES! #7
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▼ Chapters ▼
» 0:00 - The Gold Standard» 0:44 - Big Announcements!» 1:24 - Messed Up Movies
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» ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained
» For Urban Legends and Scary Stories: https://bit.ly/scarystoriesexplained
» Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained
» Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained
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▼ Credits ▼
» Jon Solo – Creator, Host, Director, Writer
» Dillon Bowen – Lead Editor
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
▼ Art Sources ▼
» If I used your art in any portion of this video please send a message to my business email with proof that you're the original artist so I can give you credit!
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» Kevin Macleoud - https://incompetech.com
» @co.agmusic - https://www.youtube.com/@co.agmusic
» https://artlist.io
#messeduporigins #disneymovies #disneyexplained
...more
16min
August 01, 2025 The Messed Up Origins of Alice in Wonderland (UNCUT!)
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▼ Chapters ▼
» 0:00 - The Legacy of Alice
» 4:03 - The Life of Lewis Carroll
» 9:58 - Chapter 1: Down the Rabbit Hole
» 13:02 - Chapter 2: The Pool of Tears
» 15:34 - Chapter 3: A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale
» 18:27 - Chapter 4: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill
» 22:58 - Chapter 5: Advice from a Caterpillar
» 28:17 - Chapter 6: Pig and Pepper
» 33:58 - Chapter 7: A Mad Tea-Party
» 42:08 - Chapter 8: The Queen's Croquet Ground
» 46:52 - Chapter 9: The Mock Turtle's Story
» 50:46 - Chapter 10: The Lobster Quadrille
» 53:05 - Chapter 11: Who Stole the Tarts?
» 58:45 - Chapter 12: Alice’s Evidence
» 1:03:28 - Through the Looking Glass Breakdown Coming in August!
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» ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained
» For Urban Legends and Scary Stories: https://bit.ly/scarystoriesexplained
» Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained
» Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained
» Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist
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▼ Credits ▼
» Jon Solo – Creator, Host, Director, Writer
» Dillon Bowen – Lead Editor
» Payton Swan – Editor
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
» Alice's Adventures Underground: http://www.gasl.org/refbib/Carroll__Alice_under_Ground.pdf
» The Annotated Alice: 150th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
» Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
» Charles Dodgson and the Liddell Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRryCIMI6Ls
» Did the Mad Hatter have Mercury Poisoning? (1983) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1550196/?page=1
▼ Art Sources ▼
» If I used your art in any portion of this video please send a message to my business email with proof that you're the original artist so I can give you credit!
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» Kevin Macleoud - https://incompetech.com
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» https://artlist.io
#messeduporigins #aliceinwonderland #cheshirecat
...more
1h 6min
July 25, 2025 The Messed Up Mythology of NYX, Goddess of NIGHT and PROPHECY
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▼ Chapters ▼
» 0:00 - The Primordial Gods
» 1:24 - Night Mommy
» 11:07 - Myths and Cults
» 18:23 - Field Trip Announcement!
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» For Urban Legends and Scary Stories: https://bit.ly/scarystoriesexplained
» Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained
» Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained
» Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist
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▼ Credits ▼
» Jon Solo – Creator, Host, Director, Writer
» Dillon Bowen – Lead Editor
» Payton Swan – Editor
https://www.youtube.com/@PaytonSwan
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
» https://www.theoi.com/Protogenos/Nyx.html
» https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.3764/aja.121.4.0527
» https://www.jstor.org/stable/4604847
» https://www.worldhistory.org/Nyx/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Nyx
▼ Art Sources ▼
» Willy Bernal, Character Artist: https://www.instagram.com/willytron2000/
» Douglas De La Hoz (background + color artist) https://www.instagram.com/hozartist/
» Sara Rodriguez (character artist), https://www.instagram.com/sarosaes/
» Hypnos and Thanatos Art by Aw Anqi: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/EENl0
» If I used your art in any portion of this video please send a message to my business email with proof that you're the original artist so I can give you credit!
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» https://artlist.io
#greekmythology #greekmyths #mythologyexplained
...more
21min
July 18, 2025 How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is a Shiny Turd
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▼ Chapters ▼
» 0:00 - The Shiniest Turd
» 2:09 - Why This Exists (In Defense of DeBlois)
» 6:32 - The Pet Monster Archetype
» 11:21 - “Significant Enhancements”
» 18:36 - More of the Same
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» ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained
» For Urban Legends and Scary Stories: https://bit.ly/scarystoriesexplained
» Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained
» Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained
» Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist
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» Jon Solo – Creator, Host, Director, Writer
» Dillon Bowen – Lead Editor
» Payton Swan – Editor
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
» Canada's Dean DeBlois swore-off live-action remakes, until 'How to Train Your Dragon' – https://www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/canadas-dean-deblois-swore-off-live-action-remakes-until-how-to-train-your-dragon-10792189
» Box Office Numbers: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/
» Budget Numbers:
» How to Train Your Dragon 2-Live Action Remake: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/how-to-train-your-dragon-2-live-action-movie-2027-release-date-1236357918/
» The Little Mermaid Lost Disney Money: https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/it-turns-out-the-2023-little-mermaid-lost-disney-money/
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» If I used your art in any portion of this video please send a message to my business email with proof that you're the original artist so I can give you credit!
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#howtotrainyourdragon #review #messeduporigins
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22min
June 27, 2025 The Messed Up SEQUELS to 101 Dalmatians
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▼ Chapters ▼
» 0:00 - 1 Story, 3 Sequels, and a Whole Lotta Dogs» 1:35 - The Good (Patch’s London Adventure)» 7:46 - The Bad (102 Dalmatians)» 13:46 - The Ugly (The Starlight Barking)» 22:46 - Analysis
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» ALL Mythology Explained: https://bit.ly/MythologyExplained
» For Urban Legends and Scary Stories: https://bit.ly/scarystoriesexplained
» Folklore Explained: https://bit.ly/FablesExplained
» Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained
» Messed Up Murders: https://bit.ly/MurderPlaylist
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▼ Credits ▼
» Jon Solo – Creator, Host, Director, Writer
» Dillon Bowen – Lead Editor
» Payton Swan – Editor
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books» The Starlight Barking (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/4nkCBYP» The One Hundred and One Dalmatians» 101 Dalmatians» 101 Dalmatians (1996)» 102 Dalmatians (2000)» 101 Dalmatians 2 (2003)
▼ Art Sources ▼
» If I used your art in the thumbnail or any portion of this video please send a message to my business email with proof that you're the original artist so I can give you credit!
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» https://artlist.io
#messeduporigins #101dalmatians #disneyexplained
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27min
June 20, 2025 The HORRIFIC Origins of CZsWorld | Zac Morris
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▼ Chapters ▼
» 0:00:00 - A Horrifying Introduction
» 0:01:14 - Zac’s First Experience with Horror
» 0:8:34 - Censorship on YouTube
» 0:10:22 - Internet Backlash & Online Criticism
» 0:15:57 - Scary Moments in Movies vs Real Life
» 0:24:50 - The Origins and Evolution of Zac’s Channel
» 0:38:07 - Zac’s Favorite Movies
» 0:50:22 - Writing, Research, and Balancing Business vs Creativity
» 1:06:10 - The Evolution of YouTube & Audience Expectations
» 1:25:59 - Zac’s Creation Timeline
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1h 49min
June 06, 2025 The Messed Up Mythology of THE MONKEY ZODIAC
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https://tiktok.com/@thefolklordhttps://twitter.com/thefolklord
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
» BOOK: The Chinese Zodiac: And Other Paths to Luck, Riches, and Prosperity, by Aaron Hwang: https://amzn.to/4arVjbb
» Explore Five Elements of Chinese Astrology - Mahima Sharma: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/vastu-feng-shui/chinese-astrology-the-five-elements-and-personality-types/articleshow/107220275.cms#:~:text=Each%20element%20is%20represented%20by,and%20metal%20rules%20the%20wood.
» Heavenly Stems & Earthly Branches: https://www.hko.gov.hk/en/gts/time/stemsandbranches.htm
» 12 Chinese Astrology Signs and What They Say About You: https://www.rd.com/article/what-is-my-chinese-zodiac-sign/
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#chinesezodiac #astrology #chineseculture
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15min
May 30, 2025 The Legendary Mothman and the Evolution of Folklore - Jack Daly
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» Jack’s Mothman article: Mothman, The Silver Bridge Collapse, and the Folklorization and Commemoration of Actual Events – https://journalofscientificexploration.org/index.php/jse/article/download/2599/1841
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» 0:00:00 – Intro to Belief & Conspiracy Thinking
» 0:15:14 – "What is Folklore?"
» 0:39:31 – Who (or What) is The Mothman?
» 0:49:02 – From Urban Legend to Mass Symbol
» 1:04:50 – The Psychology of Group Belief
» 1:19:52 – Folklore and Community Identity
» 1:36:17 – Myth as Personal Experience
» 1:53:35 – Final Thoughts & Cultural Reflection
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▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
» Jack’s Mothman article: Mothman, The Silver Bridge Collapse, and the Folklorization and Commemoration of Actual Events – https://journalofscientificexploration.org/index.php/jse/article/download/2599/1841
» The Migration of a Local Legend: The Case of Mothman - Ellie Haskin:https://www.proquest.com/openview/57c18a0cf28b0bbd58c534caa36fd893/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y
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#mothman #cryptids #messeduporigins
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1h 58min
May 23, 2025 The Legend of the KAPPA: Butt-Loving Demon of Japan
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» 0:00 - Teenage Mutant Frog-Turtles
» 4:52 - Butt Stuff
» 8:36 - Kappa Encounters
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» Astrology: http://bit.ly/AstrologyExplained
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▼ Credits ▼
» Jon Solo – Creator, Director, Host, Writer
» Dillon Bowen – Lead Editor
» Payton Swan – Editor
▼ Resources ▼
» my favorites: https://messeduporigins.com/books
» The Book of Yokai : Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pensu/reader.action?docID=1710992&ppg=189
» “Kappa”: The Terror of Japan’s Rivers: https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topichttps://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/1178994.pdfs/b02505/
» The Kappa Legend: a comparative ethnological study: https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/1177401.pdf
» Metamorphosis of the Kappa: https://asianethnology.org/article/732/download
» Giant Japanese Salamander Theory: https://darrahsteffenwrites.wordpress.com/2022/01/17/the-kappa/
▼ Art Sources ▼
» If I used your art in the thumbnail or any portion of this video please send a message to my business email with proof that you're the original artist so I can give you credit!
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#japanesemythology #myths #mythologyexplained
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