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Top Podcasts for Legends Folklore in 2026

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The legends folklore space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 31 of the best, including Lore, Old Gods of Appalachia, and Myths and Legends.

  1. Lore
    Lore
    The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesBizarre HistoryCryptid FolkloreDark FantasyDark FictionLegends Folklore
    +23
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Following A StoryLearning New SkillsRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +2
  2. Old Gods of Appalachia
    Old Gods of Appalachia
    In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unk...
    Content:
    Appalachian FolkloreAudio FictionCryptid FolkloreDark FantasyDark FictionLegends Folklore
    +7
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHorror CreatorsSci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Long Drive
  3. Myths and Legends
    Myths and Legends
    Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories...
    Content:
    FictionFolk TalesGreek MythologyMythologyPoetic StorytellingLegends Folklore
    +2
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory Buffs
    Goal:
    Following A StorySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedLong Drive
  4. Unexplained
    Unexplained
    Unexplained is a haunting and unsettling bi-weekly podcast about strange and mysterious real life events that continue to evade explanation. A stor...
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryDark FantasyDark FictionGhost StoriesHaunted PlacesLegends Folklore
    +13
    Goal:
    Following A StoryTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    Before BedDoing ChoresWeekend Deep Dive
  5. Freaky Folklore
    Freaky Folklore
    Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old ...
    Content:
    Cryptid FolkloreFictionLegends Folklore
    When:
    At Work
  6. The Three Ravens Podcast
    The Three Ravens Podcast
    Three Ravens is a completely independent English myth and folklore podcast where we share stories, celebrate folk culture, and fall backwards throu...
    Content:
    Folk TalesHaunted PlacesHistoryLegends Folklore
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
  7. Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore
    Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore
    A boozy dive into mythology, legends, and folklore. Every week we pour a drink and dive into a new story from around the world. Hear fresh takes on...
    Content:
    CultureMythologyLegends Folklore
  8. New England Legends Podcast
    New England Legends Podcast
    Twice each week, legend hunter, author, and historian Jeff Belanger and radio host Ray Auger explore the ghosts, monsters, aliens, folklore, histor...
    Content:
    Folk TalesHaunted PlacesParanormal InvestigationsLegends Folklore
  9. 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast
    1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast
    Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and m...
    Content:
    Biblical MysteriesHistoryUnsolved MysteriesLegends Folklore
    Style:
    Documentary
  10. Loremen Podcast
    Loremen Podcast
    Join the Loremen (James Shakeshaft and Alasdair Beckett-King) as they "investigate" local legends and forgotten folklore.
    Content:
    Folk TalesWorld MythologyLegends Folklore
    When:
    Doing Chores
  11. The Folklore Podcast
    The Folklore Podcast
    Folklore: Beliefs, traditions & culture of the people. Traditional folklore themes from around the world. An accessible podcast ranked in the top 0...
    Content:
    Folk TalesLegends Folklore
  12. Mythos
    Mythos
    Thanks to the backers on Kickstarter, we are pleased to present the original 3 Mythos episodes, remixed for 2025, with brand new music by Tim Elsen...
    Content:
    FictionFolk TalesLegends Folklore
  13. Candlelit Tales Irish Mythology Podcast
    Candlelit Tales Irish Mythology Podcast
    We are a group of storytellers, performers, and musicians. We tell Irish myths to a live audience with live music. Candlelit Tales was founded by b...
    Content:
    Folk TalesMythologyWorld MythologyLegends Folklore
  14. Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast
    Celtic Myths and Legends Podcast
    A podcast focused on the myths, legends and folkloric creatures of the 6 Celtic Nations; Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle ...
    Content:
    Legends Folklore
  15. Tales of Britain and Ireland
    Tales of Britain and Ireland
    A storytelling and folklore podcast. Telling some of the famous and not so famous British and Irish myths, legends and folktales, in no particular ...
    Content:
    FictionFolk TalesLegends Folklore
  16. Urban Legends And Mythology
    Urban Legends And Mythology
    I dive deep into the strange folklore and real histories behind life's greatest mysteries. Grab your favorite beer and keep up.
    Content:
    Legends Folklore
  17. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees
    Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees
    Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Step into the weird and wonderful world of haunted Wales with this monthly podcast that explor...
    Content:
    FictionLegends Folklore
  18. Fair Folk Podcast
    Fair Folk Podcast
    Fair Folk is a podcast rediscovering and sharing the sacred song and folk traditions of Europe.
    Content:
    Folk TalesPoetic StorytellingLegends Folklore
  19. Bone and Sickle
    Bone and Sickle
    BONE AND SICKLE explores historical topics related to folklore and horror. With acerbic wit and a scholarly penchant for the grotesque, rogue folkl...
    Content:
    Dark FantasyFictionGhost StoriesHaunted PlacesHistoryLegends Folklore
    +1
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
  20. New Books in Folklore
    New Books in Folklore
    This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episo...
    Content:
    Folk TalesLegends Folklore
  21. Fabulous Folklore with Icy
    Fabulous Folklore with Icy
    Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)! Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy ...
    Content:
    FictionFolk TalesOccult HistoryPlant FolkloreLegends Folklore
  22. State of the Unknown | Documentary Stories of Real Unexplained Encounters
    State of the Unknown | Documentary Stories of Real Unexplained Encounters
    Strange things happen. Sometimes they leave records. State of the Unknown is a documentary paranormal podcast about real people who encountere...
    Content:
    Ghost StoriesHaunted PlacesHistoryParanormal InvestigationsUnexplained PhenomenaLegends Folklore
    +1
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
  23. The Fairy Tellers
    The Fairy Tellers
    Welcome to The Fairy Tellers podcast! We explore what myths, legends, folklore, fables, and fairy tales say about cultures both then and now. So gr...
    Content:
    Folk TalesLegends Folklore
  24. Folkloring
    Folkloring
    In the ancient forest of the past, the roots of our family trees intertwine. Deep within the heartwood of our lineages, the stories and folkways of...
    Content:
    Folk TalesWorld MythologyLegends Folklore
  25. Fireside
    Fireside
    Fireside is Kantipur Television's flagship talk show, airing every Monday at 9 PM. For over two decades, it has served as a trusted platform for in...
    Content:
    Legends Folklore
  26. Ladies of Lore
    Ladies of Lore
    Ladies of Lore is dedicated to the women of mythology and folklore, from goddesses, monsters, queens, witches, seers, and everything in between.Eac...
    Content:
    MythologyWorld MythologyLegends Folklore
  27. The House of Strange
    The House of Strange
    The House of Strange delves into the legends, folklore, and mysteries that have haunted humanity for centuries — stories that blur the line between...
    Content:
    Haunted PlacesMystery StorytellingSupernatural HorrorLegends Folklore
    Style:
    Investigative
  28. Spirits
    Spirits
    My podcast is a collection of me talking to people in my life about witch craft, ghosts, spirts, deititys, and other thing in my thing.
    Content:
    Folk TalesGhost StoriesMythologyWorld MythologyYA BooksLegends Folklore
  29. Three Ravens
    Three Ravens
    Three Ravens is co-hosted by Ben Hanten, Brooke Lancaster, and Josh Kramer. We are breaking down the final season of Game of Thrones. Each week we ...
    Content:
    FictionFolk TalesLegends Folklore
  30. Folklore, Fables, Fairy Tales, and more
    Folklore, Fables, Fairy Tales, and more
    In my podcast I will be reading stories from the past or present, from books or sometimes Reddit. Sometimes It'll have my own special take. Any com...
    Content:
    Legends Folklore
  31. Singing Bones
    Singing Bones
    Content:
    Folk TalesLegends Folklore