Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore

These creepy crawlies might get you in the mood for spooky season! But according to traditions from around the world, spiders have played important roles in the creation of the world, have tried to conquer countries, and brought the gift of the sun. So join us as we get to know more about our eight-legged roomies!

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of spiders, incest, sexual assault, physical assault, suicide, apocalyptic destruction, insects, fire, flooding, racial slurs, sexual content, and death.

Housekeeping
- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books
- Call to Action: Get MultiCrew bonus audio for FREE with any paid tier at patreon.com/spiritspodcast
- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344

Find Us Online
- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com
- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast
- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch
- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast
- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com
- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast
- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com

Cast & 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.productions

About Us
Spirits 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.

If you haven't ever listened to the Heavyweight podcast I would highly recommend checking it out. It's a unique show that takes those unresolved moments (like a friendship that suddenly ended or a question you never asked) and does something most of us only imagine doing: it goes back and tries to resolve them. It's one of those special shows that many podcasters will say inspired them to get into podcasting!

If you’ve ever asked “is this a haunting or is my house just old and weird”, this is the episode for you! We’ve invited Jake, building inspector and medium (and Julia’s husband) to answer your burning questions about building code and paranormal phenomena!

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of family death, spiders, fire, and urination.

Housekeeping
- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books
- Call to Action: Get MultiCrew bonus audio for FREE with any paid tier at patreon.com/spiritspodcast
- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344

Find Us Online
- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com
- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast
- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch
- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast
- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com
- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast
- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com

Cast & 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.productions

About Us
Spirits 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.

If you haven't ever listened to the Heavyweight podcast I would highly recommend checking it out. It's a unique show that takes those unresolved moments (like a friendship that suddenly ended or a question you never asked) and does something most of us only imagine doing: it goes back and tries to resolve them. It's one of those special shows that many podcasters will say inspired them to get into podcasting!

That’s right, Isabel Cañas is BACK! And she is here to chat about her newest book, The House of Gardenias, as well as socio-economic drama, The Awkward Dinner ™, and the little voice inside of her that begs for Spooky House and Teeth and Claws!

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of pregnancy, birth, Covid, war, military coup, and family death.

Guest
Isabel Cañas is a Mexican American speculative fiction writer. 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 House of Gardenias, The Possession of Alba Díaz, Vampires of El Norte, and The Hacienda.

Housekeeping
- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books
- Call to Action: Get MultiCrew bonus audio for FREE with any paid tier at patreon.com/spiritspodcast
- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344

Sponsor
- Attend “Wine, Dine & Death” at the Little Theatre of Walla Walla or bid in their fabulous online auction at https://galabid.com/ltww-wdd2026

Find Us Online
- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com
- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast
- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch
- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast
- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com
- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast
- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.com

Cast & 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.productions

About Us
Spirits 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.