In The Beginning! (Mythology, Magic, Monsters, and More!)

The Boys are Back! After returning from a not so brief hiatus, they return to an old script and an older god: HADES. In this episode David, Bryan, and Richard cover an overview of Hades, along with some myths and stories of the Lord of the Underworld. Oh and Bryan burps too. Opening Narration: Maurice Thomas Podcast Art: Robert Neal-Music Used-Heavy Brigade by https://www.purple-pl

Voodoo is a complex and atypical religion that has spread through the Americas through the American Slave Trade from West Africa. It was derived from Vudon, a belief system that propagated countries like Nigeria, Togo, and Ghana. An oral religion and possibly one of the oldest. During it’s theistic evolution through the years it has combined elements of Catholicism, Christianity,

Top 'o the morning, friends! Join Robert, on this the month of Saint Patrick's day, as he's joined by great friend of the show, Jed Shook! Together, we'll discuss the titular man of the holiday himself, his deeds, history, and his legends. You might have heard of the snakes before, but this is only the beginning of the rabbit hole, friends. The myths of Saint Patrick are vast, and

With Bryan back, the Boys analyze their first story of the modern era. The Case of the Cottingley Fairies. In 1917, two little girls from West Yorkshire, England would capture photographs of fairies. For the first time, believers of the paranormal had their first tangible evidence of mythical beings. Spiritualism and Mediums were in the height of their popularity and these pictures

For 11th Hour's second outing, Robert is joined by David to enjoy a sampling of Norse monsters and creatures. Together, they examine the legendary beings themselves, and maybe how the psychology of the time would lead to their creation. We have four beautiful topics today, all ranging from the spooky Gjengenger, to down right wacky family-friendly animated movie hero himself; Ratat

With Bryan away, Robert joins the Boys to assemble to go over the War that Started the Norse Pantheon; The War between the Æsir–Vanir! It began when a Vanir witch began cursing and charming the Gods of the Æsir. Something Odin didn't take too lightly. Deciding punishment would be given, they burned her three times. But to their surprise, she remained unburned. This magic intrig

Today, Dwhitt and Richard dive into that smirking, sly guy himself: Loki! Popular in recent years due to the marvel films, Loki proves to be one of the most remembered and interesting figures among mythologies. While he hangs with the Gods, being friend with both Odin and Thor, he himself is not. Giant (Jotan) by birth, he assumes the role of the "Trickster God" among the Norse. Mo

It's the start of The Eleventh Hour and what better place to start than Germany? Robert, joined by Richard, discuss the curious case of the dancing plague that terrorized Strasburg in 1518. Along with the events of the choreo-mania month of Germany, they discuss the precursor of the dancing, how horrible it is to be a peasant in the 1400s, and perhaps the most fiendish demon you ca

With Bryan gone this week, David and Richard continue the discussion on select figures from the Norse Pantheon. Last episode, the Boys had finished going over Odin and Thor, perhaps two of the most important Gods of their religion. This time however, they begin to look at figures of both Aesir and Vanir.The brilliant Freya, a sensual Vanir Goddess of magic and pleasure.The defender

After a little seasonal break, the fellows from In The Beginning! bring you a seasonal episode! Bryan couldn't make this one, so we've brought in guest Robert Neal to helps us get to the nitty gritty of the dreaded, goat-furred, chain-wielding, hooved-footed man himself: Krampus! Most popular in Austria and Germany, his past is spread across several European countries. Often seen a