Wise
A look into folk wisdom and myth and an exploration into the real world implications.
Episodes
31 episodes since 2020
The Great Flood
Let's talk about the great flood, also often referred to as Noah's Flood or the story of Noah's Ark. The origins are surprising, but there are some questions we may never have answers to.
June 03, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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22:27
Baphomet
If you've ever wondered about that goat-headed creature called Baphomet, you might be surprised to know about its origins.
May 07, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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18:41
Liches
Thanks for joining me for the 25th episode of Wise! Let's talk about one of the spookiest bad guys in the D&D world and what their connection to the real world is.
April 05, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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18:26
Persephone
To celebrate the beginning of spring, here's an episode all about the Greek goddess of spring...and how she ended up that way.
March 21, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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18:18
Thunderbird
Lore, legend, cryptid, or remnant of a long extinct species? This week I delve into the lore of Thunderbirds and some of the modern-day sightings of them.
March 14, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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20:58
Pukwudgie Intro
I took a mental health day today (highly recommended!), so I don't have a new full-length episode for you guys tonight. What I do have for you, though, is a snippet of a newly released Patron-only episode of Wise. Patrons get...
March 07, 2021
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Season 1
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3:15
Goblins
An exploration of the roots and cultural beliefs surrounding goblins, and all the other names they go by as well.
February 28, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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22:21
Sodom and Gomorrah
Two ancient cities went up in flames, but it's probably not for the reason you think. Let's talk about the story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
February 21, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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19:15
Cupid
Episode 20! Here's a special Valentine's Day episode for all of you about the god turned weird little cherub with heart-shaped arrows.
February 14, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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20:58
Pazuzu
Are demons really as bad as we think they are? Pazuzu is an example of why we might be wrong about demons...kind of.
February 07, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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20:09
Changelings
On a slightly darker note than normal, let's talk about changeling lore and how it harmed children and adults alike.
January 31, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:49
Janus
After a month of uncertainty and change in the US, we swore in a new president this week. We're in a transition period, so it only felt appropriate to cover the Roman god of transition and beginnings and endings.
January 23, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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16:33
Black Dogs
Dogs may be man's best friend, but the lore of menacing Black Dogs runs deep, especially in England. Black Dog lore even led to the name "Black Dog Syndrome", the anecdotal "syndrome" that causes black animals to be adopted at lower rates than ...
January 17, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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21:33
Huitzilopochtli
Huitzilopochtli was a bloodthirsty war god, but he wanted nothing but the best for the Aztec people, who became the Mexica people and founded modern-day Mexico City under his watchful eye and protection. The stories of Huitzilopochtli are a fas...
January 09, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:48
Jezebel
The name "Jezebel" invokes negative connotations and has been hurled at women as an insult for centuries, but why? Was Jezebel as wicked as the stories would have you believe? Or was she a woman who stood her ground against religious extremists...
January 02, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:52
Aurora Borealis
One day late, let's talk about a naturally occurring phenomenon and how many different cultures have all interpreted it in their own unique ways.
December 20, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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18:22
Qilin
While the Qilin has been compared to the Unicorn, it didn't quite feel right putting it into the Unicorn episode last week. So this week we'll talk about the benevolent Qilin and why it doesn't really live up to the "Eastern Unicorn" moniker.
December 12, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:42
Unicorns
Let's talk about everyone's favorite mythological creature: unicorns. The myth, the history, the art, and the modern-day unicorns we've created.
December 05, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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27:02
Thanksgiving
We're long overdue for a chat about one of the most popular American holidays.
November 28, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:43
Jinn
Genie, jinni, jinn, djinn, genius are all different words for very similar concepts and beings. Let's explore what they are, what they do, and what it means to humans.
November 21, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:15
Kaiju
While not truly myth or folklore, kaiju carry heavy cultural significance and are often steeped in allegory and symbolism. Let's talk about Godzilla, Gamera, King Kong, and others and how they relate to our world.
November 15, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:56
Bes
Bes was an ancient Egyptian deity you may have never heard of. He was so popular that he even made it outside of Egypt, though. Bes taught people to be joyful and not let differences hold them back while paving the way for fluidity in tradition...
November 06, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:54
Wise/Spooky Gals Crossover Halloween Episode
Join Wise and the ladies from Spooky Gals for an exploration of spooky cursed objects to celebrate Halloween. Make sure to check out Spooky Gals anywhere you listen to podcasts and check out the second crossover Halloween episode at Spooky Gals...
October 30, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:53
Slender Man
Let's discuss what caused photographs from a photoshopping challenge to turn into a new myth, born before our eyes. Be sure to check Wise out on Twitter and Instagram @awisepodcast and help support the creation of new episodes by becoming a pat...
October 24, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:51