Season 1
Feb. 27, 2024
Cursed Into Secrecy, Full Production; An Underworld Twist on Faithful John, The Famous German Fairy Tale; Episode 20C of Fireside Folklore With Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! For those who can't be left in suspense, here is the full tale of "Cursed Into Secrecy". This truly is the final (yes, final!) upload before Season 2. We will endeavor …
Feb. 23, 2024
Cursed Into Secrecy, Part 2, An Underworld Adaptation of the German Tale Faithful John, Episode 20B of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! In this final installment of "Cursed Into Secrecy", Charon and Nyx have the showdown of a lifetime as they heatedly discuss whether Hades is a manipulative and controll…
Feb. 20, 2024
Cursed Into Secrecy, An Underworld Adaptation of the German Tale "Faithful John", Fireside Folklore with Hades - Episode 20, Part 1
Send over your dead SMS messages. Welcome listeners to this ultimate deception! What we thought would be our final episode before the beginning of Season 2 turned out to simply be the penultimate episode, squared! In this fi…
Feb. 9, 2024
Damon and Pythias' Underworld Quest: The Greek Legend Reimagined - Fireside Folklore with Hades, Ep. 19
Send over your dead SMS messages. Ferry passengers! Lord Hades here with a tantalizing glimpse into our next mythic podcast tale. Join me as we welcome a bold mortal visitor to the Underworld - one Pythias, who comes seeking…
Jan. 27, 2024
Chaos and Critique in the Realm of Shadows; An Underworld Adaptation of The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Aesop's Fable From Greece; Mini-Episode 18 of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. In this whimsical episode of Fireside Folklore with Hades, our host, the ever-stern yet somehow indulgent Lord of the Underworld, finds his tranquil reflections interrupted not by the cries …
Jan. 20, 2024
Journey to Atonement: Simon Renaud's Elysian Quest; An Underworld Adaptation of Rumpelstiltskin, the Classic German Tale; Miniepisode 17 of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. In this captivating ferry ride on the Styx, Lord Hades finds himself conversing with Simon Renaud, an unscrupulous mortal who spent his life deceiving others for personal gain. The episode u…
Jan. 13, 2024
Hades Takes the Helm; An Underworld Adaptation of The Husband Who Was to Mind the House, , A Tale of Humility from Norway, MiniEpisode 16 of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Welcome to a special bonus mini-episode of Fireside Folklore with Hades! Today, while the main show is on a brief break, we dive into a unique Underworld-style adaptation of a classic Norweg…
Jan. 6, 2024
Lo-Sun, the Blind Boy: A Tale of Generosity and Overcoming Adversity from China - Episode 15 of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, avid adventurers and folklore fanatics! Tonight, join us in the shadowy realms of Fireside Folklore with Hades, a family-friendly podcast where ancient tales and modern wonders me…
Dec. 30, 2023
Buried Treasure: How A Priest Cleansed A Community of The Restless Undead, A Chilling Tale from Mexico; Fireside Folklore with Hades, Ep 14
Send over your dead SMS messages. Embark on a mystical expedition to the heart of Mexico with your ethereal guides, Hades, Persephone, and Hermes, as Fireside Folklore with Hades weaves a narrative rich with cultural heritag…
Dec. 22, 2023
Episode 13B: Zeus's Lightning Round, Holiday Edition
Send over your dead SMS messages. Zeus's Call to Action: Zeus might have skipped the script, but he's making up for it with a holiday giveaway! Share your holiday tradition for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Send your entr…
Dec. 21, 2023
The Three Snake-Leaves, A Fairy Tale From Germany About Devotion and Betrayal; And A Winter Solstice Surprise; Episode 13A of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Is Hades' podcast just an innocuous collection of mythological tales, or is it a cunning scheme to sway mortal hearts? Join us for a high-stakes family drama as we throw a surprise bash for …
Dec. 15, 2023
Maori Mysteries Unfold: Why the Kiwi Bird has No Wings, A Folktale From New Zealand - Episode 13 of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, shades of the mortal realm! Hades here with scintillating show notes to illuminate our tale of self-sacrifice by New Zealand's beloved kiwi bird. Join me on a verdant journey back…
Dec. 8, 2023
Episode 12 - The Poor Man and the Rich Man: A Tale From Ethiopia About Greed, Cleverness, and Reconciliation
Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, mortal listeners and ethereal eavesdroppers! It's your host, Hades, back with another episode of "Fireside Folklore." As the Sovereign of the Underworld, I'm usually busy managing…
Dec. 2, 2023
The Story of Princess Savitri, A Myth From India's Epic Mahabharata; Fireside Folklore with Hades, Ep 11
Send over your dead SMS messages. Friends! Let me take you on an enchanting auditory adventure to the magical land of India. This week, we wandered into a forest of fate, forged our way through thickets of time, and emerged …
Nov. 25, 2023
Episode 10 - La Madre Monte
Send over your dead SMS messages. Strap in, mortals and immortals alike! We're venturing into Colombia's jungles – no lightning bolts required. It's time for "Fireside Folklore with Hades," and today, we're exploring the tal…
Nov. 17, 2023
Episode 9 - The Woman Who Was Kind to Insects
Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, epic adventurers! Join us as we gather around the hearth for another enchanting episode of "Fireside Folklore with Hades." Today we unwrap an Arctic gem - "The Woman Who Was Kind …
Nov. 10, 2023
Episode 8 - The Lucky Soldier
Send over your dead SMS messages. Welcome to the eighth episode of "Fireside Folklore with Hades", where we delve into the mesmerizing world of legends and lore. In this episode, we honor Veterans' Day by journeying to Hunga…
Nov. 3, 2023
Episode 7 - The Legend of Devil's Pool
Send over your dead SMS messages. Episode 7: Devil's Pool - A Haunting Australian Tale Welcome to the seventh episode of "Fireside Folklore with Hades", where we journey to the heart of Australia to unearth the chilling tale…
Oct. 27, 2023
Episode 6 - Divine Halloween Party
Send over your dead SMS messages. Trick or treat, witches and goblins! Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween episode as the gods gather 'round the flickering light of their Jack-o'-lanterns to tell spooky tales, conjure up…
Oct. 20, 2023
Episode 5 - The Bush Spirits
Send over your dead SMS messages. In this spooky episode, hosts Hades, Persephone, and Hermes delve into the realm of Nigerian folklore to share the haunting legend of Kigbo and the Bush Spirits. Discover what happens when a…
Oct. 13, 2023
Episode 4 - The Little Sister of the Giants; A Fairy Tale from Brazil About a Jealous Queen, Three Giant Brothers, and the Wild Amazonian Jungle; Episode 4 of FIreside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Well, strap in and secure your mythological seatbelts folks, because in episode 4 of "Fireside Folklore with Hades", we're leaving the comfort of the underworld and heading for the vibrant m…
Oct. 6, 2023
Perseus and Medusa, A Myth from Ancient Greece About A Prophecy, Monstrous Battles, and A Well-Deserved Happily Ever After; Episode 3 of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. In this enchanting episode of Fireside Folklore with Hades, we delve into the mesmerizing tale of Perseus & Medusa within the heart of ancient Greece. Filled with intriguing Greek facts, a t…
Sept. 29, 2023
The Tiger Who Almost Went to Heaven: An Enchanting Journey through Korean Myth| Episode 2 of Fireside Folklore with Hades
Send over your dead SMS messages. Step into the enchanting realm of "Heaven's Door," where Korean myths shimmer against the backdrop of eternity. Join Lord Hades and his pantheon on a riveting journey with "The Tiger Who Alm…