Episode 179: Confidence

Folklore has many uses, and a quick trip through history would reveal many that you’ve come to expect. It educates a community, preserves events and well-known figures, and provides a sometimes-fictional explanation for mysterious happenings. But one particular use for folklore needs a deeper look…because it’s beyond thrilling.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Allie Steed, and music by Chad Lawson.