69-Midas: You Got the Touch

Myths and Legends

Jason Weiser, Carissa Weiser

Fiction, History, Arts, Books

4.8 • 25.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 May 2017

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Don't, under any circumstances, trust the Midas touch. The king of unforced errors, Midas is a well-known figure in mythology mainly because of horrible decision making and lack of foresight. They say any publicity is good publicity, and I hope that is the case for Midas, who took a bad choice and used it to propel himself to everlasting notoriety. Mouse bears. The creatures this week are mouse bears. They have the ferocity of bears and the ability to sneak into your cupboards like mice. Needless to say, they're super annoying. ---------- Sponsors! Loot Crate: May's theme is Guardians, with stuff from Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Star Wars, Destiny, and Goonies. Go to http://www.lootcrate.com/legends and use code LEGENDS to get $3 off any new subscription today. Blue Apron: Like fresh, great quality ingredients and fun recipes and not having to go anywhere for fresh, great quality ingredients and fun recipes? Blue Apron is your thing. Check out http://www.blueapron.com/legends code LEGENDS to get your first three meals free, with free shipping. ---------- Music: “Bitter Roll” by Blue Dot Sessions “Floating Whist” by Blue Dot Sessions “Glass Runner” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lead Shroud” by Blue Dot Sessions “Pacing” by Blue Dot Sessions “Sylvestor” by Blue Dot Sessions “Town Market” by Blue Dot Sessions “Bagd” by Podington Bear “Breadtime” by by Podington Bear “Many Hands” by Podington Bear “Swimmy” by Podington Bear

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0:00.0	As a quick disclaimer, there's some very slight language this week,
0:03.4	and that I use the less appropriate name for a male donkey, like four times.
0:08.0	This week, on the Myths and Legends podcast, we're talking about King Midas,
0:12.2	from Greek mythology, and you'll learn all about bringing your dangerous pet
0:16.0	to crowded city centers for fun and profit.
0:18.4	And how, if someone is threatening to drop the sun on you,
0:21.6	it might be a good idea to do what he says.
0:24.0	The creatures this time are tiny poisonous bears.
0:26.9	Who would like to spin on stuff?
0:34.8	This is the Myths and Legends podcast, episode 69.
0:38.6	You got the touch.
0:42.8	This is a podcast where I tell stories from mythology and folklore.
0:46.2	Some are incredibly popular stories you think you know,
0:49.4	but with surprising origins.
0:51.2	Other stories you might not have heard, but really should.
0:53.6	Today, we're back in Greek mythology.
0:56.2	This is a one-off episode, so you don't need to have heard any of the previous Greek Myth episodes to jump in here.
1:06.3	So, I'm not saying you don't understand macroeconomics,
1:10.8	but you don't understand macroeconomics.
1:13.4	This is a horrible idea.
1:15.8	The god Dianisus said to King Midas,
1:19.1	look, I'm gonna level with you, Midas countered.
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