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Adam Franklin Francis Finn mac Cumaill Bishop. That has a nice ring to it! Well, it's easier to pronounce than some of these other Celtic names. In this episode, we look at the last section of Celtic mythology: the Fenian Cycle, especially the stories of Finn mac Cumaill. We look at Finn's birth and how he became leader of the Fianna, how he pursued Diarmuid and Gráinne in his old age, and how his son Oisín travelled to the Land of Youth. All this is mixed in with various rants, side topics, and references to samurai for some reason. Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions

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Our favorite Celtic hero? Well, it's that kooky guy, of course! Join us for this and more mispronunciations of Celtic names as we continue to dive into Celtic mythology. This time, we look at stories of Cuchulainn, from the birth of the famous hero , to how he earned his name, and the tragedies of his son Connla and his friend Ferdia. We also look at the significance of pride and how one can make rash decisions due to mockery, as well as discussing the significance of Fairy and the unknown. Also, why is Medb spelled like that?

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Misery! Never-ending misery! Join us as we look at impossible tasks, thousand-year punishments, bloody battles, and more fun stuff in Celtic mythology. We look at three major stories of the Invasion Cycle: The Quest of the Children of Tuirenn, The Tragedy of the Children of Lir, and the Wooing of Etain. We discuss the impossible tasks that Lugh of the Long Arm gives to Brian, Iucharba, and Iuchar to atone for killing his father Cian, the evil stepmother Aoife and how she turns her stepchildren into swans for nearly one thousand years, and how the beautiful Etain jumped from husband to husband after being transformed into a butterfly. Naturally, we also look at how Celtic myths relate to J.R.R. Tolkien and his invented mythology.

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What do Terminator 2 and Roadhouse have in common? African Animal Fables, apparently. In this episode, we look at tales about animals from all over Sub-Saharan Africa, including how Anansi became a story-telling spider, the slow-moving Tortoise's often devious tales, Gihilihili the Snake-Man, and many more! Join us in looking at these varied tales as we discuss their morals and how they can be applied to today's world. We also take the time to mock California as well.

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Krishna's major accomplishments: battling a monstrous snake, lifting an entire mountain with the tip of his finger, and...stealing clothes? In this episode, we continue our look at Indian mythology, covering the legends of Krishna's early life, from his birth and prophesy to defeat Kansa, his mischievous and powerful adventures as a boy, his battle with Kaliya, and his love of Radha. We also talk about the nature of love and loyalty, and how Krishna, Rama, and other heroes that we've covered so far follow the Hero's Journey!

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