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Lexicons Unbound: Where Folklore Meets Your Algorithm

Podcast de Melanie Mason and Molly Wiant Cummins

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From medieval monsters to modern memes, Lexicons Unbound traces the folklore in your feed. Hosted by two narrative explorers with a day job in education, we explore how legends shape our lives—online and off. With a blend of research, curiosity, and a bit of irreverence, each episode dives into tales that haunt, humor, or hold a mirror to who we are. Pull up a chair and press play.

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The Witch Next Door

This October, Lexicons Unbound steps into the world of witches—not as broomstick caricatures, but as figures of power, resistance, and folklore. From Ozark “granny witches” to pop culture icons like Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ Eglantine Price and Bewitched’s Samantha, Melanie and Molly trace how the word witch has shifted from fear and persecution to reclamation and empowerment. Blending personal stories, folklore, women’s history, and cultural commentary, they ask: what does it mean to be called a witch? How do accusations reflect social tensions? And why does the archetype continue to haunt, inspire, and empower women today? Because maybe the witch we feared… was simply the woman next door. Want sources, book lists, and more conversation? Visit our Podpage: Lexicons Unbound [https://www.podpage.com/lexicons-unbound/]

21 de oct de 2025 - 44 min
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Trust the Bear

Folklore, Fear, and the Viral “Man vs. Bear” Debate What do fairy tales, survival instincts, and a viral social media debate have in common? In this episode of Lexicons Unbound, we unpack the question that took over timelines: Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear? We explore the bear as a powerful symbol in folklore—protector, predator, and primal force—and examine how it connects to modern conversations about women’s safety, autonomy, and survival instincts. From Goldilocks and Winnie the Pooh to viral memes, we trace how stories shape our perceptions of danger and trust. Along the way, we discuss: Why the bear (and other large predators) looms large in folklore and cultural imagination How gender dynamics and survival strategies have evolved How women today reclaim storytelling to challenge old tropes This isn’t just about bears—it’s about the enduring stories we tell to navigate fear, find power, and rewrite the narratives handed down to us. Whether you’re a folklore enthusiast, a meme scholar, or just curious why the internet keeps asking about bears, this episode is for you. Resources and Links: Episode blog + transcripts on Podpage [https://www.podpage.com/lexicons-unbound/]

5 de ago de 2025 - 33 min
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Welcome to our Podcast

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/ [https://www.podpage.com/lexicons-unbound/]

5 de ago de 2025 - 3 min
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