Myth Taken!

About Myth Taken!

We all know Zeus and Odin, but who is Onya-Kamuy? Have you heard about the time frogs and mice went to war over a mistaken case of regicide? What exactly did the Holy Helpers do, and why did one of them end up on THE WHEEL? Join a very eccentric archaeologist and a very chipper researcher as they explore our colorful world, diving into often overlooked myths and legends, and the people and places that inspired them!

Publisher

Garett & Inna

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2026

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   For a Flayed God, He's Surprisingly Chill

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) We venture down to South America to explore the rich world of ancient Mesoamerican mythology, chatting culture, ancient sports, and the Aztec flayed god; Xipe Totec! Remember your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). Follow us on Instagram at @mythtakenpod for updates, and unlock some fun goodies on our Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7y6mqq7sqtif)

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Make Your Own Force of Nature Out of Clay!

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) We chat about one of our favorite man-made horrors; the Golem, as well as its deep connections to historical Prague. Inna and Garett talk about the power of names, synthetic monsters, and why you should always write words of power with indelible ink! Remember your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). Follow us on Instagram at @mythtakenpod for updates, and unlock some fun goodies on our Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7y6mqq7sqtif)

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Would you Choose the Bear or the Skeleton?

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Would you rather test your luck against a mystical bear hunter-turned malevolent spirit of revenge, or groove in the tundra with a musical skeleton that can influence the weather with it's rhythms? Let's chat about it! Don't forget to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

4. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Manas a Lot of Words in This Epic

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Garett and Inna chat about the renowned Kyrgyz epic about the mythical Manas, his many descendants, and what living epics can mean to a people. Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

5. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Pass me that Grab-Bag of Mythical Creatures

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Garett and Inna take the opportunity to chat about a handful of their favorite mythical creatures from around the globe that don't quite fill out a whole episode on their own! Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

6. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Cephalopods of Unusual size

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Garett and Inna dive into the deep mythos of the Kraken and other monstrous sea critters. Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

7. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Priapus and Cult Religions in Rome, with Dr. Piros

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Join Garett and Inna as they chat with their first guest to the show, Dr. Elliot Piros, a Roman historian. They cover Priapus' many assets, ithyphallic deities, mystery cults, astrology, and more! Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

8. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Is 14 a reasonable number of Holy Helpers?

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Garett and Inna explore the semi-mythical origins of some of medieval Catholicism's most interesting saints, the Holy Helpers! From the legendary Saint Catherine to the renowned pagan philosopher that likely inspired her, to the department of the Vatican that verifies miracles, they cover some of the Church's most interesting trivia! Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com (mailto:dreamparkpod@gmail.com). For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at MythTaken! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson. Editing by Garett C, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

9. 

   31 Aug 2026

   The Frog and Mouse War

   Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Garett and Inna dive into the gratuitous hyper-violence of the Greek "little-epic", the Batrachomyomachia! They discuss iconic heroes like Psicharpax "the crumb-catcher" and Crambophagus "the cabbage-eater", and the rich political intrigue of the greatest war ever fought between frogs and mice. Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com. For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at MythTakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson, and edited by Tanya Jaffe, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

10. 

    24 Aug 2026

    Okinawa & the Ryukyuans

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Co-hosts Garett and Inna venture south to the lush tropics of Okinawa for the second half of Mythtaken's special two-parter episode on the indigenous peoples of Japan! Join us as we discuss the mysterious order of Ryukyuan priestesses known as Noro, and their ancient seat of power nestled in the Okinawan jungle; Sefa Utaki. We explore the geopolitics that influenced post-Word War 2 Okinawa, and how dominant cultures can reshape and influence perceptions of indigenous cultures. Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com. For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at Mythtakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative, and is written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson, and edited by Tanya Jaffe, with logo art by Jack Frischer. cover photo credits to Chief Hira SOURCES (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7y6mqq7sqtif)

11. 

    16 Aug 2026

    Hokkaido & the Ainu

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! (https://rss.com/podcasts/mythtaken/voicemail) Join co-hosts Garett and Inna as they explore the rich history and mythical tradition of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido, Japan. In Mythtaken's first ever episode, we discuss the mystical bird-spirit that sculpted the world, the celebration and ritual worship of bears, the mighty demigod that taught the Ainu to weave, and how ancient myths and traditions make space for themselves in the modern world. Thanks for listening! Be sure to complete all of your social media rituals and like, rate, review, and email us at dreamparkpod@gmail.com. For more from us, follow us here and on Instagram at @mythtakenpod. To fund our adventures and unlock some special goodies, support us on Patreon at MythTakenpod! Mythtaken is a creation of DreamPark Creative; written and produced by Garett C. and Inna Hanson, edited by Tanya Jaffe, with logo art by Jack Frischer. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SLrYFLcib3Ckk0YliHClhUd8f53G4kfJ-yA7asXjOWc/edit?usp=sharing)

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