This episode is part 2 of 2 and begins the haunting tale of Rip Van Winkle. The story has been lightly modernized from Washington Irving's original legend.

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**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

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• Daybreak
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreak
  • License code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFU
• The Brightness Surrounds
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-brightness-surrounds
  • License code: E29NCLHSAKUDHORL
• Shenandoah, by Colonial Faire
• Bach704T2
• The Girl I left Behind Me
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-girl-i-left-behind-me
  • License code: AZ0X1APOQGFJSBP6
• Darker Side
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ten-string-story/darker-side
  • License code: VX0T2K4D5KZR5BVD
• Neil Gow’s Lament by Colonial Faire
• A Toast to General Washington, by Colonial Faire

This episode is part 1 of 2 and begins the haunting tale of Rip Van Winkle. The story has been lightly modernized from Washington Irving's original legend.

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**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)

**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)

**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)

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• Daybreak
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreak
  • License code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFU
• Bach704T2
• Those of us Left Behind
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/those-of-us-left-behind
  • License code: K4ID3CUF8SHT801N
• The Cloud Council’s Quarterly Meeting
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-cloud-councils-quarterly-meeting
  • License code: UBETT3JZJAP4TRKM
• Plantation
  • Plantation by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com
  • Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
  • Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
  • https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Mournful Violin 2
• Dead of Night
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/dead-of-night
  • License code: AI3EHSSGSN0U2CGB

This episode introduces season 1: "The Haunted Northeast". It introduces the authors, lays out the questions and themes for the season, and shows how the Northeast laid the bedrock for American Mythology - one where the supernatural enforces covenants, metes out judgment, and proves what's in the soul of a man and a nation.

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**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)

**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)

**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)

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• Daybreak
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreak
  • License code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFU
• A Lore unto Herself
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/a-lore-unto-herself
  • License code: 5HJGXU8AMQENONDX
• Close Enough
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/close-enough
  • License code: YHRIF4HVQFEHFXCC
• Open Season
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/open-season
  • License code: LZ9WXDUHRI7EZQM7
• Sad
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/yoav-ilan/sad
  • License code: 4HGC3PAFXIEQ6MNZ
• The Wilder We Become
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-wilder-we-became
  • License code: JXKZNVOBPOMXYFJG
• Miette
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/miette
  • License code: DSH3U3RUZYHGGFRX
• Derivative
  • Music from #Uppbeat
    https://uppbeat.io/t/adrian-ehrlich/derivative
    License code: KVBCW8H7APCEKQKD

This episode gives a preview of the entire season. It introduces the legends we will tell, gives a sense of of the music and audio, and mentions the two 'Patreon Exclusive' episodes that will be available to patrons.

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**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)

**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)

**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)

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Music Attribution:

• Daybreak
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreak
  • License code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFU
• Autumn Later
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/autumn-later
  • License code: P970ZVS0QDGC82H0
• Don’t Forget to Feed Your Monsters
  • Music from #Uppbeat
  • https://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demons
  • License code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASP

This episode explains how we approach the fact that some episodes are a little bit intense. We strive to make our episodes family friendly, and will provide a brief warning at the beginning of any episodes that might be too intense.

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**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.**

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, *New American Mythos* retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

**Website:** [www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos](http://www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos)

**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing](https://www.youtube.com/@IronScrewPublishing)

**Patreon:** [Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks](https://www.patreon.com/c/NewAmericanMythos)

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Music Attribution:

Lady Em
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/lady-em
License code: KSDLKXUFMAAR7X7G
Easton
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/easton
License code: ZXJ7TDEDVBNTWV39
Spring Awakening
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/spring-awakening
License code: HZSDMJIZIQ79HTZT
Down the Lazy River
Music from #Uppbeat
https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/down-the-lazy-river
License code: 0YGYHYUOYW5GFZ10

This episode explains how we structure our episodes, what our philosophy of sound design is, and how we recommend that listeners can get the most out of the experience, whether listening individually, or as a family.

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We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, New American Mythos retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

Website: www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos

YouTube: @IronScrewPublishing

Patreon: Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks

This episode asks and answer the question, "What is the earliest tale 'haunting' in America?" It explores the events and beliefs that lead the puritans and colonists to tell and write so many ghost stories. Last, it introduces us to an important historical figure in the development of American folklore: Minister, Cotton Mather.

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We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, New American Mythos retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

Website: www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos

YouTube: @IronScrewPublishing

Patreon: Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks

This episode describes what our new project is all about. We hope you will enjoy the show.

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We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.

From haunted river valleys to whispered frontier legends, New American Mythos retells the myths and folktales that shaped our nation, blending immersive sound design, period-inspired music, and thoughtful reflection.

Website: www.ironscrewpublishing.com/new-american-mythos

YouTube: @IronScrewPublishing

Patreon: Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks