Lions and Legends

About Lions and Legends

Produced by Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis of Circle Round, Lions and Legends presents fun, fantastical retellings of legends, myths, folktales, and fables through the ages.

Publisher

Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 13 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Grunt Work: A Turkish Folktale

   Host Rebecca Sheir shares a Turkish folktale where a trickster teaches a lesson on integrity and fairness through the story of a woodcutter and farmer.

2. 

   15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Infinite Appetite: An Indian Purana

   Host Rebecca Sheir narrates an Indian Purana where Kubera, the god of wealth, learns a lesson about generosity from the elephant god's infinite appetite.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How the Honey Bees Got Their Sting: A Greek Fable

   Host Rebecca Sheir narrates a Greek fable exploring how unkindness harms everyone, teaching that practicing kindness makes the world sweeter.

4. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The King of Beasts and the Queen of Brains: A Swahili Folktale

   Host Rebecca Sheir narrates a Swahili folktale where a clever hare outsmarts a hungry lion, highlighting the virtue of quick thinking.

5. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Skuba and the Dragon: A Polish Legend

   Host Rebecca Sheir narrates the Polish legend of Skuba and the Dragon, revealing how a clever shoemaker outsmarts a beast and explaining Krakow's dragon lore.

6. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Flash and the Crash: A Cambodian Myth

   Rebecca Sheir narrates a Cambodian myth where a goddess and a giant clash, explaining the origins of thunder and lightning.

7. 

   25 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Audio Appetizer: Settling the Score

   Host Eric Shimelonis shares how his diverse musical talents and collaborative spirit shape the scores for "Lions and Legends" in this interview.

8. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Audio Appetizer: Setting the Fable

   Host Rebecca and guest Eric explore the enduring power of fables, revealing their surprising connections to modern culture and storytelling.

9. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Audio Appetizer: Once Upon a Folktale

   Host Rebecca Sheir explores the enduring global reach and timeless appeal of folktales in this interview episode.

10. 

    14 Jul 2026

    Audio Appetizer: Living Legends

    Host Rebecca Sheir explores the origins and evolution of legends, revealing how kernels of truth transform into captivating tales.

11. 

    30 Jun 2026

    Audio Appetizer: Myth Understood

    Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis explore the surprising connections between ancient myths and modern life in this interview episode.

12. 

    16 Jun 2026

    Audio Appetizer: The Lion and the Donkey

    Host Rebecca Sheir shares a mini-tale from ancient times, featuring her "League of Lions" in this interview episode.

13. 

    2 Jun 2026

    Introducing Lions and Legends!

    Storytellers Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis introduce their new podcast, "Lions and Legends," offering fantastical retellings of timeless tales for hope and wisdom.

Who has been a guest on Lions and Legends

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ryan Dalusung
• GM Hakim
• Kiran Kumar
• Susannah Mars
• Mike Smith

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

147 ratings

Pitching Lions and Legends

Guest appearances

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Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting pitches.

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