All Episodes - Lore of the Folks
Welcome folks! A new show exploring the regional contexts behind some of history's most infamous folklore tales. Each season the folks will be unpacking the myths and legends of different places and time periods from around the world. Join us weekly as we explore the lessons these stories teach and the events behind them. Tasteless jokes included every episode at no extra cost.
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The Hima-playa' Yeti
Good to see you, Listener. Happy Wednesday! This week (after a brief Elden RIng hiatus) the respectable gentlemen Terren and Landon pack up and head for the Himalayas. What secrets lie in these gorgeous, isolated mountains? The yeti? The Tengmo? The Migou? They're all the same thing?!? Maybe, maybe not. How about you listen and find out?Next week, we unpack the Australian yeti. And even further down, the boys will bring on some very special guests for a very special episode! Stay tuned!
S4 Episode 2: Big American Feet
In this foot frenzied follow up to last episode, the folks go into further detail about the legend of the hairy hominid and focus in on their American depiction. This week we'll be taking a closer look at the myth of Bigfoot as he's known in the American Southwest. How the myth began, as well as how the pop culture frenzy of the Bigfoot myth spread across the world.Academic Sources:Bigfoot Files S1E3: https://youtu.be/p84A0aDJqkgFemale Bigfoot Forced Me To Do It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npswv7Zh8sgDon't forget to smash that mf like button and subscribe if you liked this episode! Do it twice if you didn't like it.Socials:https://www.facebook.com/LoreOfTheFolks
S4 Episode 1: Feet
The boys folks are back in town! Hide ya primary sources, the legendary purveyors of lore, Landon and Terren, have returned to discuss the origins of Bigfoot and sabotage our academic careers.If you liked the episode... like the episode, and subscribe to Lore of the Folks for spicy hits of lore every Wednesday!Bibliography:Bigfoot Made Me Do It - https://www.iheart.com/content/2021-08-13-man-claims-to-have-sex-with-female-sasquatch/Nazi Yeti - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/revealed-abominable-truth-behind-heinrich-himmler-s-nazi-yeti-xwdsmkqt0
S3 Episode 5: Mermussy, Mermussy, Send Terren Right Over
What is up, Listener? How are you? Ready for another wonderful episode of Lore of the Folks? We are! This episode begins tying together all that we've talked about in this season! From the Rusalka to the Zimbabwe Dam Incident (circa. 2012), we discuss what makes a mermaid a mermaid, and how each culture has introduced its own unique spin on the classic mythology.Don't forget to like, favorite, share, review, and subscribe! Next season is between Nordic mythology or Bigfoot! Which would you like to hear? LEt us know on our socials? Have another idea? Tell us!
S3 Episode 4: Goofy, Wacky, Mermaid History Across the Globe
Yo, Listener! Contrary to Big-Brain Terren's explanation, we did in fact record the entire episode from his dusty old laptop's microphone. Bear with us, for we are but humble podcasters in a TikTok world. Am I allowed to mention TikTok in this? I dunno. This episode is all about the more recent histories of mermaid sightings, from Christopher Columbus to the Minister of Water in Zimbabwe! Are they mermaids? Sea cows? Manatees? What the hell is the difference? Find out and more in this episode of Lore of the Folks!Like, share, download, and follow for more episodes! We may not post on social media, but we do check them at least once a month! Feel free to send questions, corrections, or if you wanna say hi :-)See you next week for the SEASON 3 FINALE!
S3 Episode 3: Medieval Europe Hates (Fish)Women
The folks are back after an impromptu holiday staycation! Not to worry, we still managed to retain all of our shareholders and the LOTF stock didn't dip too much. Not then, back to business...In this installment of nonfiction lore, the folks look at how the dark ages in Europe influenced the tales of the mermaids, and what factors played into that. We also retell the original 19th century "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Anderson, with a marginal 5% more disparaging of women sprinkled throughout.Tune in next week for who knows what and be sure to like and subscribe for more juicy lore!
S3 Episode 2: A Complete Rambling of Loose Mediterranean History
Listener! So good to see you!This episode is pretty cut and dry. Terren and Landon discuss the broad history of the Mediterranean mermaid mythos, as well as complete banter on military history and the film, Sinbad. It's great fun! We can't wait to hear what you think of it! Feel free to drop a follow and show some love to the two dweebs who run this show. Next week is all about culture, baby! Can't wait to see you there!
S3 Episode 1: Would You Hit?
The folks are back with a coastal craving guaranteed to make sure the Explicit rating on our channel goes nowhere...In this season of LOTF your 204,000 favorite white guy history podcast is taking a dip in mediterranean history, to discover the secrets and beliefs behind one of the world's most famous crypto's... The Mermaid. Our first community recommended creature (and hopefully not the last) is sure to provide for an entertaining season. Don't miss out on the chance to put your favorite historical monster in the limelight by DMing the folks on any of our dead socials, or by emailing us at...loreofthefolks@gmail.comFacebook: Lore of the Folks
S2 Episode 5: The Kelpie
In the season two finale the folks take a look at the malevolent Scottish water spirit, The Kelpie. A shapeshifting trickster with a pension for drowning those that get too close. Join us as we look into the myth, the motives, and the modern takes on this classic Celtic creature. Stay tuned for more Lore is season three and hit us up on social media with your picks for the next creature and culture to explore.Email: loreofthefolks@gmail.comWhats the point: https://www.facebook.com/LoreOfTheFolks
S2 Episode 4: Sorry Scotland! With Love, The Brits
Listener, how are you doing? Ready for another juicy episode where Terren and Landon bully the Scots? We sure are! This episode closely focuses on Scotland's neighbor, Great Britain/England, and all they have done throughout history to make Scotland hate them. What fun! So sit back, relax, and join us for this delectable episode. Whether you are driving to work, playing an episode for a couple of minutes, or simply just found this when you were looking for another podcast, we appreciate you. Feel free to check out our socials @loreofthefolksWe may not post anything, but we will hop on and check messages!
S2 Episode 3: A Day in the Drunken Life
Halloween comes from Scotland so let's just pretend this is the Halloween special...Now that the folks have laid the mossy cobblestone foundation for the broad history of Scotland, let's dive into the culture that emerged from this history. From the daily drip of your Middle Ages Scotsman, to the myriad of Scottish traditions that have been plundered, restructured and marketed for today's dystopian family fun.Be sure to check out the first two episodes of season 2 for context, as well as our look into the First Nations and the Windigo during season one, and stay tuned as we continue our exploration of the rich (and meme'd) history of Scotland.For inquiries: loreofthefolks@gmail.comGrace our barren Facebook with your presence: https://www.facebook.com/LoreOfTheFolks
S2 Episode 2: Highland History, Yo!
What's up, Listener? How have you been? How is your day going? I bet it's going better now that your weekly Wednesday Podcast dropped! Woo hoo! In this episode, non-fiction lore experts Terren and Landon discuss Scotland's history. Take a journey through Brittannia all the way to the Enlightenment Era to find out the general history of the Scots. Buckle up, listener! This one is as wild as the Highlands themselves!Feel free to follow us on the socials we don't use @loreofthefolksAnd as always, thanks for listening! We will be digging into the good stuff next episode. Scottish Culture sure is wacky!
S2 Episode 1: Bust Out Ya Kilts
The folks are back baby! Season two is here and ready to smear more global history. This season we'll be unpacking the history and culture of none other than the Scottish Isles, all in preparation for our creepy cryptic of this season... The Kelpie.Check out this episode and stay tuned throughout the season to hear the stories and the context behind them surrounding this equestrian aquatic hunter!For inquiries or to send memes: loreofthefolks@gmail.comTo stare at our blank Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LoreOfTheFolksTo absolve yourself of all your sins: Smash that mf subscribe button
Episode 5: The Windigo
The time has come for the folks to complete their rite of passage as 20-something white boys... and publish a podcast episode talking about Wendigos (see episode title for traditional spelling). In the fifth and final installment of the first season were taking everything we've learned so far about the First Nations and using it to unpack the myth of the Windigo, a cannibalistic spirit that plagues starving settlements during the frozen winter.The folks will be discussing the Windigo's traditional roots as a lesson against cannibalism and overhunting, as well as how the story and cryptid have evolved since European contact.If you like this episode be sure to smash that mf subscribe button and go follow us on Facebook to learn more history and help the folks decide what culture to look at for season 2!Facebook: @LoreOFTheFolks
Episode 4: The European/American Perspective
Hey there, listeners! We've got a wild episode for you this time around. French and English cooperation with the First Nations? A (hopefully) lasting alliance between the natives and the colonizers? What could go wrong?!? A lot, actually. Join Terren and Landon as they discuss both literal and ideological massacres, epidemics, and an overall poor handling of relations between two vastly different peoples. Tune in and enjoy!Next week, we have our season finale! It's the moment that Terren and Landon have been building to since Episode One. The Wendigo will premiere next Wednesday, September 29th. You won't want to miss it. If you have any suggestions for what you'd like to hear next. Visit us on our socials! We would love to hear from you and learn what you're interested in.SocialsFacebook: Lore of the Folks GroupLiterally any other social: @loreofthefolks
Episode 3: The Ojibwe
Welcome back, listeners! The folks talk about the Ojibwe people and culture in this episode. The Ojibwe were a very spiritual and practical tribe. Join us as Landon unpacks the history, culture, medicine men, and spiritual beliefs of the Ojibwe people. From Quebec to Lake Superior, the Ojibwe have had a great influence on the northeastern coast. Get ready for some mystical origin mythologies, accurate prophecies, and the origin of the cliche phrase "medicine man." All this and more in this episode of LOTF!Next week, the folks are going to unpack the First Nations through the eyes of European settlers. What could go wrong? Looks like you'll have to tune in next Wednesday to find out!Don't forget to check out our social media and suggest some cryptids or monsters that you want to learn more about for the next seasons! Facebook: Lore of the FolksLiterally every other social media: @loreofthefolksOjibwe Writing: Ojibwe writing systems - Wikipedia
Episode 2: The Cree
Welcome back! In this episode the folks are delving deeper into the lore of the First Nations, this time focusing on the Cree of the Great Lakes and Northern Plains region of North America. The Cree are a diverse and adaptable group of people, and the largest of the First Nations alive today. Join us as Terren unpacks their story, creation myth, values, and see what a day in the life was like for these nomadic hunter-gatherers.Tune in next week to hear Landon talk about the Ojibwe and the folks compare the two Algonquian speaking nations!Shoutout to Portia P. for putting together our awesome new profile picture and shoutout to everyone who's tuned in so far! We're excited to bring more episodes. Share this series with your history buff friends, boomer family members, or anyone who you think would enjoy content like this!Check us out on social media to recommend the next region to look into, or to see pictures, articles, and updates on new content!@lotfFacebook group: Lore of the Folks
Episode 1: An Introduction To Non-Fiction Lore
You must be lost...Having scrolled this far down the recommended list, you must really be scraping the barrel to find a history/mythology podcast that isn't about two twenty-something white boys talking only about what World War Two facts they could find on the first page of google.Enter the folks...Terren and Landon, two twenty something white boys who have the spirit and dedication to get all the way to the second page of google, and who's first episode wasn't even about how the Big H did nothing wrong.In this series the friendly folks will be deep diving into different regions and cultures of the planet throughout history, to unpack events, societies, religions, and the stories they tell to get a broader perspective on the myths and folk legends that emerge from them. In our first season we're honing in on The Great Lakes area of North America, and taking a closer look at some of the First Nations that lived there. Keep an eye out for what American Indian folk figure we'll be building up to and hit us up on social media to take guesses, get some extra lore, or just be a part of the community!Join our Facebook group! Lore of The FolksInstagram/Twitter: @lotfSongs:A Wanderer (Instrumental Version) - Peter CrosbyWe Are Nomads - Walt AdamsFor sources see our Captivate website