In The Beginning! (Mythology, Magic, Monsters, and More!)
Bryan Bowen, David Whittington, and Richard Neal combine their interest of ancient, esoteric beliefs and comedy to dissect Mythology, Magic, Monsters, and more! Ranging from ancient to modern day. Greeks? We got 'em! Norse? You betcha! Mythos, Ethos, and Pathos all in one place. twitter & instagram: @InTheBeginPod
Episodes
20 episodes
15. Hades - Justice for Kate Beckinsale
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 Unde...
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Episode 15
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46:57
14. Interview (Voodoo) w/ Kaleb Mitchell - Spaghetti in the Bedroom
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 religi...
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Episode 14
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45:04
11th Hour - Saint Patrick w/ Jed Shook
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 ...
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46:17
13. Case of the Cottingley Fairies - “That’s a BIG Ol' Rug”
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 p...
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Episode 13
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1:05:08
11th Hour - Norse Monsters w/ David Whittington
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...
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46:46
12. Æsir–Vanir War (w/ Guest Robert Neal) - It's Full of Stars!
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 l...
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Episode 12
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43:52
11. Norse Overview: Loki - Don Stromboli!
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, bei...
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Episode 12
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51:23
11th Hour - Dancing Plague w/ Richard Neal
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 Ger...
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Episode 11
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55:54
10. Norse Pantheon Part II - I’m FINE
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 ho...
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Episode 10
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45:55
9. Krampus (w/ guest Robert Neal) - You Can't Stampus The Krampus!
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-wie...
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Episode 9
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53:23
8. Norse Pantheon: Part I (Odin & Thor) - Punday, Funday
The boys tackle their second pantheon, the Norse! Due to the mass information on these two, Odin and Thor have their own episode. The denizens of Northern Europe had begun to spread their influence. Raiding and war was their bread, poetry and r...
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Episode 8
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54:00
7. Ghost Stories Vol. 1 -Screamin’ About People Screamin’ About Trains
The boys change pace and dive into some ghost stories. While David gets a break, Bryan and Richard tackle this episode! Death, spirits, and bad jokes are abound!Bryan brings some stories of his family's history and their connection to g...
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Episode 7
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1:13:04
6. Baba Yaga: Grandpa Dracula & Baby Borat
Listen in as Bryan, David, and Richard cover that dreaded gal herself: The Baba Yaga! The witch with fearsome dark magic, who devours children like slim jims, and rides around in a mortar and pestle! The origins of this horrid witch come from S...
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Episode 6
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1:00:55
5. War of the Titans: Part II - Too many hands!
In this episode, the boys finish up the rest of the War of the Titans. Last time Gaia planned to get rid of the God of the Sky: Ouranos. She pleaded to her children for help, and Kronos was the only one who would answer her cry for help. ...
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Episode 5
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53:31
4. War of the Titans: Part I - I’m Popsiculues!
Bowen is back! The boys are complete and ready to go through their first creation myth: War of the Titans. Well, all the stuff leading up to the War of the Titans. In the beginning (haha), there were three gods: Chasm, Gaia, and Eros. They were...
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Episode 4
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40:50
3.5. Greek Pantheon: Part II 1/2? - LOUD SHOUTER
Dwhitt and Doctor Jones finally wrap up the last of the Greek Pantheon, with this episode being a continuation of episode 3. Athena, Dionysus, Hermes, and much, much more! (Well, not that much)-Opening Narration by Maurice Thomas -O...
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Episode 3
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43:27
3. Greek Pantheon: Part II - Ziggidy Zow! You’re now a cow!
Dwhitt and Richard finally get around to wrapping up the Greek Pantheon. This episode covers Artemis and Apollo. The twins. This is the end of the description. -Opening Narration by Maurice Thomas -Outro by Jane Duncan -Co...
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Episode 3
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40:36
2. Greek Pantheon: Part I - Monday! Monday! Monday!
The boys tackle their first pantheon: The Greeks! Listen in as hosts Bryan, David, Richard analyze the gods of Ancient Greece, and also making a few jokes here and there. Part one will cover the Olympians, those hoity toity jerks who lived all ...
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Episode 2
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1:13:09