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Gal Pals: Myths & The Modern World

Gal Pals: Myths & The Modern World

By GalPalsMythology

Two gals, who are pals, retelling the myths of old in a more modern, digestible, and relatable way.
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Gal Pals: Myths & The Modern WorldJul 10, 2020

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Jack & His Golden Snuff-Box, and The Romani Impact on Music

Jack & His Golden Snuff-Box, and The Romani Impact on Music

Are you ready for the greatest fairy tale you've never heard?? Neither were we! Join us this week as Andrea reads the wild tale of Jack and His Golden Snuff-Box, and also geek out about music with Cori. Don't forget to send us drink/topic suggestions because NEXT WEEKEND is our first Liquored Legends episode of 2021! Let's do it big! 


We want to hear from you! Send us memes, roast us, tell us how to pronounce things, debate us, or suggest a culture or some fun topics! We'll give you a shout-out too!            


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Art: Adrian Cornejo (IG: @adriangcornejo)     


Theme Music: Bobby Spittle (IG: @skittle_spittle)   



Feb 22, 202101:30:08
Dragons and Marime

Dragons and Marime

It's the second week of Romani month! Come listen to Andrea tell us about the colossal and terrifying Balauri, and learn how to fight the 'rona with tips from the Roma. Also, if you haven't yet, go to Facebook and vote in our poll from last week!             


Don't forget to reach out to us with topic suggestions, comments, criticisms, or correct pronunciations (or just to say hi)!   

Instagram: @galpalsmythology

Facebook: Gal Pals: Myths & The Modern World

Twitter: @galpalsmyth

Email: galpalsmythology@gmail.com     


    

Art: Adrian Cornejo (Instagram: @adriangcornejo)

Theme Music: Bobby Spittle (Instagram: @skittle_spittle)

Feb 15, 202101:18:01
Vampire Vegetables & The Creation of the Violin

Vampire Vegetables & The Creation of the Violin

WE'RE BAAAAACK! 'Twas a long and cold winter, but fret not! The Gal Pals have returned for Season 2, and we're kicking off 2021 with the legends and folktales of the Romani people (not Romanian, we'll show them some love soon though)! Come learn about a very fun, very misunderstood culture with us! And don't forget, y'all have homework this week! It's simple: just go to our Facebook poll or our Instagram story and cast your vote! FOR SCIENCE.      

Facebook: Gal Pals: Myths & The Modern World

Instagram: @galpalsmythology

Twitter: @galpalsmyth

Email: galpalsmythology@gmail.com    

    

Art: Adrian Cornejo

Theme Music: Bobby Spittle

Feb 05, 202101:12:33
A winter's hiatus

A winter's hiatus

2020 has been rough and life has smacked us both in the face. We're taking a break until the new year then coming back full force! See you all in the new year!
Dec 09, 202001:01
Russian Scary Stories and Baba Yaga

Russian Scary Stories and Baba Yaga

The Pals landed in the middle of the Russian wilderness and started exploring what Mother Russia had to offer in the ways of spooky mythos. They found Baba Yaga and many smaller stories from around Russia. 

Nov 11, 202058:59
Spooktober: Ghost Stories & The Bell Witch

Spooktober: Ghost Stories & The Bell Witch

CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING:

 - Mentions of blood/gore, self harm, suicide.

It's a very spooky episode with a ton of laughs! The pals make a last-minute switcharoo and share some of their disturbing personal encounters with the paranormal. Once you're nice and uncomfortable, Cori tells the original tale of what has been dubbed "America's Greatest Ghost Story." (Spoiler alert: It involved one U.S. president!) 

Enjoy! 

Art: Adrian Cornejo 

Theme Music: Bobby Spittle 

Background Music: Ventilation Shaft - © Ethan Sloan / Epidemic Sound (via Adobe Stock)

Oct 21, 202002:28:37
Spooktober: The Char Man and Nessie

Spooktober: The Char Man and Nessie

It's a nice balance of spooky and sweet for you this episode! Andrea tells us about the world's favorite cryptid, and Cori teaches us about a really gross Californian. 

Art: Adrian Cornejo

Theme Music: Bobby Spittle

Background Music: In The Attic - © Prozody / Epidemic Sound (via Adobe Stock)

Oct 21, 202049:00
Spooktober: Necromancy and The Wendigo

Spooktober: Necromancy and The Wendigo

October is here and the pals are chatty! Settle in by the fire and join us for our first episode of the Spooky Free-for-All, in which Cori tells us about the ancient and misunderstood art of necromancy, and Andrea teaches us about the creepiest cryptid ever to lurk the woods. Enjoy!     

Background Music:   

"Whispering Thoughts" - © Experia / Epidemic Sound   

"In Shadows" - © Phoenix Tail / Epidemic Sound       


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E-mail: galpalsmythology@gmail.com     

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Oct 09, 202001:45:10
Liquored Legends: Renenet, Hatshepsut, and The Doomed Prince

Liquored Legends: Renenet, Hatshepsut, and The Doomed Prince

It's another Gal Pal Sandwich! Top Bun Andrea does a goddess from last week some justice, Meaty Morgan talks about the coolest female pharaoh (while blowing our storytelling skills out of the water), and Bottom Bun/Bitch Cori relays a maddening tale. Stay tuned to hear our theme for October!

Oct 04, 202001:05:32
Geese, Geb, and The Ruby Slipper

Geese, Geb, and The Ruby Slipper

Join us today with a new episode where we talk about horrible gooses, kink shame, and laugh our asses off with a guess star!
Sep 19, 202001:01:56
Ammit and Bes

Ammit and Bes

The Pals are still exploring Egypt and all its glorious weirdness. Tune in this week to hear all about the baddest beastie of the Underworld, and also about a god who packs a lot of fun in a bite-sized (but prominent) package. 

Sep 15, 202043:08
Apophis and Tefnut

Apophis and Tefnut

It's September and the Pals are going to Egypt! This week, they talk about sneaky sneks and some good ole WAP. You bet your butthole it's going to be a good one. Enjoy!

Sep 06, 202048:53
Liquored Legends: Genghis Khan and Shamanism Continued

Liquored Legends: Genghis Khan and Shamanism Continued

Genghis Khan said it was free real estate and took what he could. What other accomplishments does he have? Give a listen and find out. Cori continues in her shaman studies and lets see what she has in store for us today!

Aug 31, 202001:06:02
Shamanism and the Epic of King Gesar

Shamanism and the Epic of King Gesar

Join us this week as we talk about Shamanism and what shaman's can do in the mongol culture. As well as one of the oldest stories ever told that we have recorded as a living poem, the Epic of Gesar. 

Aug 23, 202001:07:00
Turnt Tales: The Olgoi-khorkhoi

Turnt Tales: The Olgoi-khorkhoi

Its a bird, its a plane, its the ALASKAN BULL WORM. Join us today as Andrea and Cori ended up picking the same topic and get turnt to celebrate.  They are talking about the Mongolian Death Worm and all the fun stuff that comes with it. 

Aug 17, 202049:51
Esege Malan and The Creation Myths

Esege Malan and The Creation Myths

New Month, New Mythology and now we delve into Mongolian Mythology. Starting out where everything else did the girls talk about Creations and how the earth came to be. Chock-full of information and mispronunciation. Join us as we dig deep into the myths of the Mongols.  

Aug 08, 202052:28
Liquored Legends: Orcus and the IX Legion

Liquored Legends: Orcus and the IX Legion

Join us as be bring in the month of July to a close along with our time in Rome. Andrea and Cori get liquored up and loose as they talk about the demon Orcus and the conspiracy of the IX Legion of Rome. 

Aug 02, 202058:12
Aeneas and The Poop Gods

Aeneas and The Poop Gods

We're back with an exciting new episode about the greatest ancestor of all roman history Aeneas and Rome's history with the poop pantheon. Lines are crossed, laughs are had in this wacky episode filled with toilet humor. Hope you enjoy. 

Jul 27, 202038:44
Spartacus and Cardea

Spartacus and Cardea

Rebel insurgents, pirates, door hinges, and vampire owls? Join us for the tale of Spartacus and the lesser know Goddess Cardea in this episode. 

Jul 10, 202001:01:07
The Start of Rome and The Story of Jupiter and IO

The Start of Rome and The Story of Jupiter and IO

Come sit with us for the very first episode where we are talking about the birth of Rome and the brothers who founded it. Then we talk about Jupiter's inability to keep it in his pants, this mistress has the name of IO. 

Jul 03, 202055:39
Season 1 Trailer

Season 1 Trailer

2 Gals Being Pals and enjoying mythology. Come join us on our journey as we retell these stories and relate them to today's world!

Jul 01, 202000:41