Episodes
In today's mythology Monday Chelsea teaches us all about the Irish mermaid who attained sainthood! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 05/06/24
This month we are learning all about frogs! In this episode Blake teaches us all about the black rain frog. A little introvert known for his grumpy demeanor! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 05/03/24
In today's minisode Chelsea tells us the Danish tale of Fenja and Menja, giantesses who built a magical mill and desire erevenge on the king who enslaved them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/29/24
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Chelsea teaches us all about the great white shark! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/26/24
In today's minisode Chelsea tells us a story from Visayan sea in the Phillippines about a greedy mom whose daughter Aliwan falls in love with the son of sea god Marag-sa-tubig. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/22/24
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Blake teaches us all about salmon, a keystone species! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/19/24
Chelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the story of the giant Ang-ngalo and the ant hill of Phillipine mythology! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/15/24
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Chelsea teaches us about the blue marlin, who is absolutely adorable as a baby! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/12/24
Chelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the story of the cockroach, the wallaby, and the lizzard of the gamalanga tribe of Australia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/08/24
This month we are honoring Chelsea's move across the country by researching animals with long migrations! Today Blake teaches us about the blue whale. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/05/24
Chelsea explores myths and legends from around the world this month that attempt to answer one question- why is the sea salty? Today she tells us the story of the old man and the mill from Norse mythology! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 04/01/24
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Chelsea teaches us all about the giant clam- a species that can get up to four feet long! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/29/24
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the water goddess Bunzi of the Congo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/25/24
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Blake teaches us about the textile cone snail, a snail so venemous that it can unalive 700 humans! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/22/24
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about the significance of scallops to the Apostle James, as well as the birth of Venus! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/18/24
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us about some common seashell superstitions as well as superstitions of sailors while at sea! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/18/24
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode we cover two commonly consumed mollusks, the opihi (also known as the limpit) and the oyster! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/15/24
In today's Mythology Minisode, Chelsea teaches us all about Champ, the monster of Lake Champlain! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/11/24
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Chelsea teaches us all about the sand dollar. With many different names from around the world, this unique species is related to the sea urchin and sea stars! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/08/24
In today's mythology minisode Chelsea teaches us all about Larimar, a beautiful sea-blue stone only found in the Dominican Republic! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/04/24
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’re chatting about the animals that live in our favrite seashells. In today’s episode Blake teaches us all about the cowrie. This unique snail has incredible importance all around the world, and some facts that will blow your mind! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 03/01/24
We have all heard the lore of not wearing jewelry in the ocean. But do you know why? Learn more in today's mythology minisode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 02/26/24
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to research people’s least favorite animals. Today Blake teaches us all about pigeons. These amazing birds have been called “bats with wings”, but are actually extremely intelligent (and clean!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 02/23/24
In today's mythology monday episode, Chelsea tells us all about Anuket, Egyptian goddess of the Nile and Fertility. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 02/19/24
It’s a new month- and that means a new theme! This month we’ve decided to face our fears by researching people’s least favorite animals. Today Chelsea teaches us all about the mosquito. These pests live very extreme lives, and are very important to an ecosystem! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savethemermaids/support
Published 02/16/24