New American Mythos

This episode wraps up Season 2, "Echoes of Albion".  It draws the connection between the themes of the season and the American mythic legacy and lineage and asks "how do we carry the spirit of those myths forward?" It also introduces season 3, titled "Gospel and Ghostlight."Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________**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.**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________

Step into the mist-laden marshes of early medieval England with the story of Saint Guthlac, a warrior who laid down his sword to wage a far deeper battle of the soul. In this patron-exclusive episode, we explore a haunting and powerful tale of repentance, spiritual warfare, and the transformation of wilderness into holy ground. More than a legend, Guthlac’s life echoes a timeless truth: that even the darkest places, both within and without, may be reclaimed by grace, courage, and prayer.This bonus episode is available for Patreon supporters, whose generosity helps preserve and share these enduring stories."Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]www.ironscrewpublishing.com

In this solemn and powerful chapter of early English history, New American Mythos recounts the martyrdom of Saint Edmund, a king who chose faithfulness over survival. As Danish invaders descend upon his kingdom, Edmund is given a choice: submit and live, or stand firm in his allegiance to Christ. Refusing to bow, he endures capture, torment, and death, bearing witness not through victory in battle, but through unwavering conviction. Yet even in death, strange signs follow, as creation itself seems to honor the fallen king. This story stands as a testimony to a different kind of courage: the kind that yields the crown of earth to receive the crown of heaven.This bonus episode is available for Patreon supporters, whose generosity helps preserve and share these enduring stories."Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]www.ironscrewpublishing.com

In this darker chapter of the Arthurian world, New American Mythos tells the tragic legend of Tristan and Isolde: a story not of heroic triumph, but of love that refuses its rightful place. After a fateful love potion binds them together, a loyal knight and a queen find themselves caught between passion and vow, secrecy and honor. Their hidden bond slowly corrodes the trust of King Mark’s court, revealing how kingdoms are not always destroyed by enemies at the gate, but by desires that grow stronger than duty. In the end, the legend stands as a warning: when love becomes a rival king, even the brightest courts begin to fall.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]www.ironscrewpublishing.com

In this episode of New American Mythos, we step into post-Roman Britain, where the death of a king leaves the realm fractured and waiting for order. When a mysterious sword appears in stone, the sign of rightful kingship comes not to the ambitious lords who seek it, but to an unknown squire named Arthur. What follows is not instant glory but a hard founding—war to secure the crown, mercy that tempers power, and the creation of Camelot’s Round Table, where strength is bound by oath and fellowship. Arthur’s rise reveals a deeper question that echoes through history: can authority be received as a burden of justice rather than seized as a prize of ambition?Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]www.ironscrewpublishing.com

In this episode of New American Mythos, we retell the enduring Christian legend of St. George not as a simple tale of heroism, but as a moral drama about fear, worship, and true courage. A city learns to bargain with terror until terror demands the unthinkable; a princess discovers courage not in conquest but in trembling obedience; and a lone saint confronts both the dragon in the marsh and the deeper dragon of imperial power that demands the soul’s allegiance. Moving from monster-slaying to martyrdom, this episode explores how kingdoms are defended not only by swords, but by conscience, and why the greatest victory is not surviving, but refusing to kneel when fear asks for worship.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]www.ironscrewpublishing.com

The second part of our Robin Hood saga shifts from forest skirmishes to a moral reckoning between outlaw justice and royal power. As Robin offers silver to redeem a fallen knight, humiliates an abbot, and walks into the sheriff’s trap disguised among archers, the story crescendos toward betrayal, death, and the memory of a freedom that could not last. This is not just a tale of arrows: it is a warning about the costs of justice when it touches power, and the hunger for righteousness that persists even when courts fail.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]www.ironscrewpublishing.com

In this first of a two-part retelling, New American Mythos returns to the rougher roots of the Robin Hood legend—before the polish of princes and stage-plays. Set in the shadowy greenwood of early ballads, this episode follows a sharp, morally bracing outlaw who defies corrupt sheriffs, tricks the law with wit, and seeks not rebellion but a justice beyond the reach of kings. With tones of hunger, prayer, and pride, it asks what kind of man emerges when law and righteousness part ways, and whether the forest makes saints or simply sharpens sinners.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]

Long before maps named the world, the Irish monk Brendan set sail into the fog, searching not for conquest, but for the Promised Land of the Saints. In this richly imagined retelling of a medieval Christian voyage tale, New American Mythos brings listeners through burning islands, singing birds, and the trembling silence of mystery. What Brendan finds is not new territory, but a deeper truth: the solid ground we trust may not be ground at all, and true rest lies beyond the edge of our certainty.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]

In this retelling of a true historical poem from 991 AD, the New American Mythos stands with Byrhtnoth and his men at the estuary of Maldon, where Viking raiders came not for tribute but for conquest. With honor and sorrow interwoven, the episode explores a fateful decision—to allow the enemy across the causeway, and the cost of courage laced with pride. What unfolds is not a tale of victory, but of memory: the kind of story a people carry long after their swords have rusted.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]

In a time of siege and surrender, when a people’s courage has thinned and their faith wavers, a widow steps forward armed not with an army, but with covenant loyalty and resolve. Drawn from the Old English poem Judith, this episode retells the story of a woman who enters the enemy’s camp and turns tyranny against itself.This is a tale of faith-driven courage, righteous violence restrained by obedience, and the enduring truth that deliverance often comes through those the world least expects to bear the blade.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________

The monster is slain, but the story is not finished. In this second episode, vengeance rises from the deep as Grendel’s mother comes for blood, dragging Beowulf into the dark waters beneath the world. What follows is a battle not of raw strength alone, but of endurance, humility, and grace under judgment.The episode then turns forward, briefly tracing Beowulf’s long life—from celebrated warrior to aging king—hinting at the burdens of leadership and the quiet weight carried by those who survive their own legends. This is a story of aftermath, moral cost, and the truth that victory always leaves a mark.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________*We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.***YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBAbandoned PlacesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/simon-folwar/abandoned-placesLicense code: UX0YVMSS7YC266KYQuantum Entanglementhttps://pixabay.com/music/choir-quantum-entanglement-latin-gregorian-chant-214406/It ApproachesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/it-approachesLicense code: MBQNCHA4ZVOVNKYSOminous SoulsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/christopher-galovan/ominous-soulsLicense code: TBUBTUZYIWFZ94JCRotten EctoplasmMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasmLicense code: RKMIHXTFAO011R9EGregorian ChantMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gregorian-chantLicense code: AGWUBFLIXNQKPYOVFog and RainMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/fog-and-rainLicense code: WMMWB6NSDSL05LCHWhere the Brave May Live Foreverhttps://pixabay.com/music/main-title-where-the-brave-may-live-forever-viking-background-music-109867/Twisted EscalationMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/twisted-escalationLicense code: CVR6H7EXSNYRW55PBeacons of the WildernessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/beacons-of-the-wildernessLicense code: EX8HMWE8UWTVCLMSVespershttps://pixabay.com/music/choir-vespers-375892/Hintergrundhttps://pixabay.com/music/folk-musik-hintergrund-142725/Viking Musikhttps://pixabay.com/music/main-title-vikingmusik-360983/Ocean Left UnspokenMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/ocean-left-unspokenLicense code: PL0I1RUBCGD4W7DZ

In this opening episode, we enter the shadowed halls of the ancient North, where fear stalks the night and songs of glory falter. When the monster Grendel rises against the people of King Hrothgar, a young warrior named Beowulf crosses the sea to meet him—not for gold alone, but for honor, calling, and the testing of his soul.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________**We tell America’s old stories with the warmth of firelight and the weight of unanswered questions.****YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBViking MusikMusic by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/u_i55jmib5w1-45693852/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=360983">u_i55jmib5w1</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=360983">Pixabay</a>Amo TeMusic by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/nickpanek-38266323/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=342517">Nicholas Panek</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=342517">Pixabay</a>NepalMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/nepalLicense code: 4ROPQQWRW4DLNTTWLament of TreesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/lament-of-the-treesLicense code: WB8PI9EOVAN1YS1IGregorian ChantMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gregorian-chantLicense code: IPKCJLQWVXSTGEDBWhispers in the SnowMusic by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/melodierealm-53057471/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=453769">ABDELOUADOUD LANNAI</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=453769">Pixabay</a>Novus InitiumMusic by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/nakaradaalexander-7260388/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=241789">Alexander Nakarada</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=241789">Pixabay</a>Homage to the KingMusic by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/tokyorifft-1797/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=315987">TokyoRifft</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=315987">Pixabay</a>Hintergrund MusikWhere the Brave may live foreverOne Empty ChairMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/one-empty-chairLicense code: IFZPXAQTVYGV6VREOcean Left UnspokenMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/ocean-left-unspokenLicense code: ITR3LSUHUBAINOQL

This episode is the official launch of Season 2, "Echoes of Albion". It introduces the legends we will tell and highlights the themes that the season will explore.Stay in touch and support the show!Mailing ListPatreon__________**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.**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forthLicense code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-timeLicense code: X9ZI26TGU5GIU56JMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/diggers-danceLicense code: 5ADC0APBXLEEQOSYMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/lithaLicense code: CB1GVCWX9FLZWBGA

What goes into shaping a season of sacred storytelling? In this behind-the-scenes interlude, we share how Echoes of Albion was built, choosing which myths to honor, which themes to follow, and how each episode reflects our deeper mission. Plus: the announcement of our upcoming Sir Gawain audiobook and a word of thanks to those helping us bring these stories to life.Mailing ListPatreon__________**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.**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forthLicense code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/forest-talkLicense code: QXS8HJWMXSP7BSXIMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/hidden-pastLicense code: TX4GXPVHB6AIJANS

Before liberty had a flag, it had a forest. In this spotlight, we trace how the legend of Robin Hood transformed from a hunted outlaw into a symbol of justice, generosity, and the people's voice. As Season 2’s mid-season arc, his tale bridges the old codes of honor with the rising cry for freedom—a mythic echo that still rings in America’s own founding spirit.Mailing ListPatreon__________**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.**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forthLicense code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/avbe/impressionist-skyLicense code: UL52PSYVVOS46FRZMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cory-alstad/wait-until-darkLicense code: REDLOFHPJY8W08WZMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/el-codicilo-de-isabelLicense code: J1MDLIZOWQFDDC0K

What does it mean to be cast adrift, and still sing of home? In this thematic spotlight, we delve into the deep ache of exile in Old English poetry, where the soul’s longing becomes a compass through ruin and winter. Featuring previews of The Seafarer and The Wanderer, this interlude explores how early Christian poets transformed sorrow into hope, and how the language of loss shaped the spiritual memory of the West.Mailing ListPatreon__________**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.**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forthLicense code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/el-codicilo-de-isabelLicense code: J1MDLIZOWQFDDC0KMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/like-a-riverLicense code: 4YL8MIJELFE2SBQR

What makes a hero endure beyond his age? In this spotlight on Beowulf, we explore how the memory of one warrior became a mirror for a people’s hopes, fears, and moral boundaries. With a monster at the door and legacy on the line, Beowulf’s tale opens our new season with fire and gravity. This episode sets the stage for our two-part premiere—and reminds us why some stories are never just stories.Mailing ListPatreon__________**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.**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forthLicense code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/nepalLicense code: FV8JPOLBQ7UE2XANMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/opheliaLicense code: MBTRL3RENJTGCLK3Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/everglowLicense code: QYPTHRUTIIKXUXSP

This episode introduces season 2 by teasing several of the stories that we will tell this coming season. It also begins to explain why season 2 looks even farther into the past - into the misty memories of Albion.Mailing ListPatreon__________**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.**YouTube:** [@IronScrewPublishing]__________ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/back-and-forthLicense code: NEKB1P36H38KFBLOMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/auroraLicense code: J3Z81FXM8FUZJNO4Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ashish-zachariah/ammaLicense code: HOE2NP0GJ3BYMNICMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/ocean-left-unspokenLicense code: PL0I1RUBCGD4W7DZMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/greenhouse/returnLicense code: F26YA5AZ9LMJGPQJ

This is a quick interlude episode that announces that we are working on season 2. Pre-season episodes for that will drop starting at the end of December.  We invite you to join our mailing list and our Patreon, which you don't have to pay to join.Mailing ListPatreon

This episode concludes season 1: "The Haunted Northeast." It wraps up the themes, settles the stories into our modern context, and looks ahead to season 2: Echoes of Albion.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)_________________________Music Attribution:DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBSunflower Breeze​​Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/sunflower-breezeLicense code: E1XYC3WNESIS1OPWThe Cloud Council’s Quarterly MeetingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-cloud-councils-quarterly-meetingLicense code: UBETT3JZJAP4TRKMRiver of LifeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/river-of-lifeLicense code: TGP5ZNM14GFHSFFT

This episode tells the terrifying tale of a simple man who wrestles with the temptation of the Devil himself. Through one terrifying night, the devil tries to pull Brown over to the powers of darkness, and threatens his very soul. This is one of the most intense episodes of the season, so parents may want to preview it.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBJourney Back in TimeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-timeLicense code: RHWTJFODHQLQWGNXThe CreeperMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/the-creeperLicense code: QPYYP6EGAXRSEAJKSonata number 2 for flute and harpsichord remix by BachThe Point of No ReturnMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-point-of-no-returnLicense code: PGL2V7AGPJOJZKFZTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIOn Time and ReadyMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/on-time-and-readyLicense code: DFHNRZSBVSOER40ALadybug DronesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/ladybug-dronesLicense code: RVNIAKTQUZEPMWDBLiving in FearMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/living-in-fearLicense code: RGCFGBUX4ZITL3AERotten EctoplasmMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasmLicense code: RKMIHXTFAO011R9ESonata in F Minor - ScarlattiAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comLast BreathMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/last-breathLicense code: ZMMYCBOKLS2WMUQDPoint BlankMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/point-blankLicense code: MUKGYDWZB3ZDUN1G

This episode revives the strange and haunting story of a pastor who unexpectedly decides to always wear a veil over his face. As the town grows more and more unsettled, the pastor becomes an outcast, showing that people often prefer the clean image of hypocrisy than the unvarnished image of truth.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBOutside the BubbleMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/outside-the-bubbleLicense code: PXKGNHYDYRC1ZITECorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelRings of SaturnMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/sky-cassette/rings-of-saturnLicense code: BSQFPQCM9LFRCUKDWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBLakesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/future-forests/lakesLicense code: CNDCGU9EK1T46XIGInfinite Series AMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/adrian-ehrlich/infinite-series-aLicense code: R53MNOZCTPMTQHBIHolding Hands in the RainMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/holding-hands-in-the-rainLicense code: W3PFBLG4WDPEMXKNGregorian ChantMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/gregorian-chantLicense code: AGWUBFLIXNQKPYOVNaturalMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/carly-e/naturalLicense code: 6CIAFZVD8TSSXJ8OInterpretation of MeaningMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/interpretation-of-meaningLicense code: 4RQTSHPG9URFARUKAdiosMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/gerald-olivieri/adiosLicense code: YFQ0J9VMBAEJLW1RElegyMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/elegyLicense code: XXV4TXPJWR5VZ418Le Jour Des CigalesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/le-jour-des-cigalesLicense code: OJ9XDKNLXTPIK0WHMietteMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/mietteLicense code: DSH3U3RUZYHGGFRXEmptihoodMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cedric-vermue/emptihoodLicense code: 7OKAMMTH4OUCQMDV

This episode finishes the story, "The Wendigo," by Algernon Blackwood. The story is original to Blackwood, but draws from the monster and myth of native American peoples. In the story, four men set off into the deep and untamed forests of the western Canadian wilderness. They find more than they bargain for.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBLakesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/future-forests/lakesLicense code: CNDCGU9EK1T46XIGNeighborhoodMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/neighborhoodLicense code: IMXLVUEHDRDI1VF1Twisted EscalationMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/twisted-escalationLicense code: CVR6H7EXSNYRW55PIt ApproachesMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/it-approachesLicense code: MBQNCHA4ZVOVNKYSRequiemMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for HarpsichordHomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/homeLicense code: TLS7XAKEZDXNIWUEAbideMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/abideLicense code: KLNWXAGFCAZEA6Q8FadingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fadingLicense code: JMV2Q9X2THTWVJQ6Corelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelRotten EctoplasmMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/rotten-ectoplasmLicense code: RKMIHXTFAO011R9EWhere the Birds Still SingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/where-the-birds-still-singLicense code: 9ADO9LXI6PXSB9TIWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQThe Lowest of BowsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/the-lowest-of-bowsLicense code: H4KEKR4AXUW1P20TInterludeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/interludeLicense code: 8UPKTG81XET0IJGCAgeless StoneMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/daniel-diaz/ageless-stoneLicense code: NWL1GMCMLRAMWLUJScarlatti - Keyboard Sonata No. 8 in G minor, K.8 - Harpsichord, GregorQuendelAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comOpen SeasonMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/open-seasonLicense code: LZ9WXDUHRI7EZQM7In The GloamingPoint BlankMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/point-blankLicense code: MUKGYDWZ

This episode begins the story, "The Wendigo," by Algernon Blackwood. The story is original to Blackwood, but draws from the monster and myth of native American peoples. In the story, four men set off into the deep and untamed forests of the western Canadian wilderness. They find more than they bargain for.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBSolstice IIIMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/solstice-iiiLicense code: VZD4UAZXNQVC70VCDevil’s NightMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/devils-nightLicense code: PPG26FD6IP98UC5ZWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for HarpsichordSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBDionisio Aguado, Alegreto1, -Classical Guitar, Played On Harpsichord, NesralityThe Wilder We BecomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-wilder-we-becameLicense code: JXKZNVOBPOMXYFJGCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelSurely There Are Worse ThingsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/surely-there-are-worse-thingsLicense code: FPUWMNXCSRL4NC8DJourney Back in TimeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/journey-back-in-timeLicense code: RHWTJFODHQLQWGNXDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBASonata in F Minor - ScarlattiAll tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe QuestMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/the-questLicense code: 7RQEHYALLBFGAEXX

This episode tells the story, "The Devil and Tom Walker," by Washington Irving. The tale recounts the story of Tom Walker, a miserly man who wanders into a gloomy forrest, where the Devil himself offers him a dark deal.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBRaw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBAEverything Was DifferentMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/everything-was-differentLicense code: OOYHV1KSNWEPHPHGDon’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense code: VQLDBNEYMXKFIASPIn the GloamingCorelli - La Folia - Op. 5, No. 12 - Arranged for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelWeightlessMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/arend/weightlessLicense code: MUK66UB0REEVUSPQPourquoi Pas?Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/pourquoi-pasLicense code: D6JJEL1CKTE3LE4TSoon This Will All Be SeaMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/soon-this-will-all-be-seaLicense code: YKEM0E4GGVFO49GSHandel, George Frideric - Sarabande - HWV 437 (Harpsichord)To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel    All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comBeethoven - Piano Sonata No. 17 - The Tempest - III - Op. 31, No. 2To support the free music project, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/gregorquendel All tracks recorded, produced and published by: Gregor Quendel / https://www.gregorquendel.comThe Lowest of BowsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/the-lowest-of-bowsLicense code: OFKEC7IJQNGZHMPY

This episode tells the story, "The Gray Champion," by Nathanael Hawthorne. The tale investigates the spirit of a people that animates itself in desperate times, for a righteous cause. After the story is finished, we pause to take stock of the lessons that we have learned from the various stories and characters so far in season 1.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBOutside the BubbleMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/outside-the-bubbleLicense code: PXKGNHYDYRC1ZITEThe First WaveMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-first-waveLicense code: ZYTSMVIUCCBFYHDYIn the GloamingBleakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/bleakLicense code: 5KPHIA5JKLSLO102Close EnoughMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/close-enoughLicense code: YHRIF4HVQFEHFXCCFor Another DayMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/for-another-dayLicense code: 5GER2V6H59LVKAP8Dionisio Aguado, Alegreto1, -Classical Guitar, Played On Harpsichord, NesralityThe Retirement of Major Edward CummingsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-retirement-of-major-edward-cummingsLicense code: KEASJGCOA3ZWOK55Sonata number 2 for flute and harpsichord remix by BachBodhi BlissMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/abbas-premjee/bodhi-blissLicense code: U9LHPRI4SFLZOEHS

This episode is part 2 of 2 and begins the terrifying story of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The story has been lightly modernized from Washington Irving's original legend.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: TR4WG7VISV4MSFOBA Lore unto HerselfMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/a-lore-unto-herselfLicense code: 5HJGXU8AMQENONDXSonata number 2 for flute and harpsichord remix by BachThe Girl I Left BehindMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-girl-i-left-behind-meLicense code: AZ0X1APOQGFJSBP6Bluegrass FiddleBluegrass Fiddle .wav by TheFlyFishingFilmmaker -- https://freesound.org/s/621593/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Tar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIScarlatti - Sonata in F minor - K 466 - Arranged for Cimbalom, by GregorQuendelWandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBBleakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/bleakLicense code: 5KPHIA5JKLSLO102Raw MeatMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/raw-meatLicense code: 0Y2NVWFSRHOXPOBADarker SideMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ten-string-story/darker-sideLicense code: VX0T2K4D5KZR5BVDMozart - Requiem, K. 626 - VII. Lacrimosa - Arr. for Harpsichord, GregorQuendelWhere the Birds Still SingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/where-the-birds-still-singLicense code: 9ADO9LXI6PXSB9TI

This episode is part 1 of 2 and begins the terrifying story of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The story has been lightly modernized from Washington Irving's original legend.__________**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.**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150**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)ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: QFR7ZAB1HBLUXCB5Wandered WaltzMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/wandered-waltzLicense code: RLSQ0DCJTIKJMDMBTar SandsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/tar-sandsLicense code: DKULAAQWY8AYQIWIMozart RequiemNo MysteryMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cutesy-chamber-ensemble/no-mysteryLicense code: 6SJYWMYUP2NYIATLKew Gardens - Ignatius SanchoThe Girl I left BehindMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-girl-i-left-behind-meLicense code: AZ0X1APOQGFJSBP6BleakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/josh-stewart/bleakLicense code: 5KPHIA5JKLSLO102Le douze de decembre, by Ignatius SanchoAeonsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/aeonsLicense code: UI4DZMUHISIU5EHHLost in MemoryMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/lost-in-memoryLicense code: BWMH9MP6YAY2IRFRThe Penny DropsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-penny-dropsLicense code: EBEWNH6U4TFQH5P5

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.__________**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)**Join our Mailing List!**https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFUThe Brightness SurroundsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-brightness-surroundsLicense code: E29NCLHSAKUDHORLShenandoah, by Colonial FaireBach704T2The Girl I left Behind MeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/the-girl-i-left-behind-meLicense code: AZ0X1APOQGFJSBP6Darker SideMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ten-string-story/darker-sideLicense code: VX0T2K4D5KZR5BVDNeil Gow’s Lament by Colonial FaireA 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.__________**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)Join our Mailing List!https://www.wixforms.com/f/7360735946171483150ARTIST ATTRIBUTIONDaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFUBach704T2Those of us Left BehindMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/those-of-us-left-behindLicense code: K4ID3CUF8SHT801NThe Cloud Council’s Quarterly MeetingMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-cloud-councils-quarterly-meetingLicense code: UBETT3JZJAP4TRKMPlantationPlantation by Audionautix | http://audionautix.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Mournful Violin 2Dead of NightMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/dead-of-nightLicense 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.__________**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)_________________________Music Attribution:DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFUA Lore unto HerselfMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/a-lore-unto-herselfLicense code: 5HJGXU8AMQENONDXClose EnoughMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/close-enoughLicense code: YHRIF4HVQFEHFXCCOpen SeasonMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/open-seasonLicense code: LZ9WXDUHRI7EZQM7SadMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/yoav-ilan/sadLicense code: 4HGC3PAFXIEQ6MNZThe Wilder We BecomeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/the-wilder-we-becameLicense code: JXKZNVOBPOMXYFJGMietteMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/dominique-charpentier/mietteLicense code: DSH3U3RUZYHGGFRXDerivativeMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/adrian-ehrlich/derivativeLicense 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.__________**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)_________________________Music Attribution:DaybreakMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/daybreakLicense code: XMARXWJKB9BP4MFUAutumn LaterMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/autumn-laterLicense code: P970ZVS0QDGC82H0Don’t Forget to Feed Your MonstersMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/maciej-sadowski/dont-forget-to-feed-your-demonsLicense 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.__________**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)_________________________Music Attribution:Lady EmMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/lady-emLicense code: KSDLKXUFMAAR7X7GEastonMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/eastonLicense code: ZXJ7TDEDVBNTWV39Spring AwakeningMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/spring-awakeningLicense code: HZSDMJIZIQ79HTZTDown the Lazy RiverMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/down-the-lazy-riverLicense 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.__________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-mythosYouTube: @IronScrewPublishingPatreon: 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.__________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-mythosYouTube: @IronScrewPublishingPatreon: Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks

This episode describes what our new project is all about. We hope you will enjoy the show.__________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-mythosYouTube: @IronScrewPublishingPatreon: Join for bonus episodes and exclusive perks