This short intro episode is your invitation into our world—a podcast where folklore meets your algorithm.
We’re Melanie (writer, performer, and digital folklore translator) and Molly (researcher and professor specializing in storytelling and culture), two educators and lifelong story nerds who can’t stop asking:
What old patterns hide in the stories we tell today?
Why do viral memes feel like modern myths?
And how is folklore alive in the feeds we scroll every day?
In this episode, you’ll get to know who we are, why we started this show, and what you can expect:
Deep dives into modern folklore and digital culture
Mini episodes with quick folklore reflections and curiosities
Smart, accessible conversations
If you’ve ever wandered down a folklore rabbit hole, secretly love origin stories, or can’t resist saying “Actually, did you know…”—this podcast is for you.
Subscribe now and join us as we unpack viral fairy tales, TikTok trends, meme cycles, and the timeless stories hiding in plain sight.
Find transcripts, links, and extras at: https://www.podpage.com/lexicons-unbound/
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