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Fictional

Fictional

By: Jason Weiser Carissa Weiser | Nextpod
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Classic lit with a modern tone, every other week. From the creators of Myths and Legends, comes an altogether same-but-different podcast set in the world of classic lit. These are the stories of Dracula, The Time Machine, The Three Musketeers. They're stories written by Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and H.P. Lovecraft, but with a casual, modern tone. Listen as Jason and Carissa Weiser breathe new life into the classics and tell the stories of some of the greatest books ever written.© 2017-2023 Nextpod, All Rights Reserved Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • Philip K. Dick: Veg
    Jun 25 2025

    Dr. Henry Harris has been called to the outpost for asteroid Y-3, humanity's first line of defense against a vast, strange galaxy, because there's a strange infection growing among the soldiers of the outpost: they think they're turning into plants.

    Adapted from "Piper in the Woods" by Philip K. Dick: (Warning, link NSFW as it contains a drawing of a nude alien) https://myths.link/piper

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    36 mins
  • The Island of Doctor Moreau: The Mark of the Beast (part 2 of 2)
    Jun 11 2025

    The secret of the island is out, and Doctor Moreau is close to his greatest achievement. Will Edward Pendrick make it home, and, if he manages to get away from the island of horrors, what sort of man will he be when he returns?

    Adapted from "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H.G. Wells.

    Connect with us on Discord: https://myth.links/discord

    Want ad-free episodes? Find us on Apple Podcasts or join the Myths and Legends membership at https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

    NOTE: Ad-free episodes start with this and the next episode. I will work on getting the previous seasons uploaded, but currently it's just these two.

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    42 mins
  • The Island of Doctor Moreau: An Almost Religious Awe (part 1 of 2)
    Jun 11 2025

    When Edward Pendrick makes it into the lifeboat as the Lady Vain sinks, he thinks he's one of the lucky ones. Upon finding his way to the Island, populated with curious people, a reclusive genius, and his shamed assistant, he might question just how lucky he truly is.

    Adapted from "The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H.G. Wells.

    Connect with us on Discord: https://myth.links/discord

    Want ad-free episodes? Find us on Apple Podcasts or join the Myths and Legends membership at https://www.mythpodcast.com/membership

    NOTE: Ad-free episodes start with this and the next episode. I will work on getting the previous seasons uploaded, but currently it's just these two.

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    42 mins
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