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We dive right in with fellow myth lover, storyteller, and entertainer, Matt Kessan, also known as Reverend Matt from Reverend Matt's Monster Science.

First, Shiva finds new love that is also old love, which excites the gods who are desperate for Shiva to have his destiny fulfilling son. They are a little too anxious as it leads to an adventurous 'birth' involving a godly pigeon and a boiling river. I'd say you can't make this stuff up but here we are.

Then, it's the story of the Tripura, the three flying demon fortresses, that actually is pretty noble before the gods get their way and they need to destroy the cities through a team up in a very literal sense.

Matt is more familiar with the Ramayana than the Mahabharata, and is thrilled to hear the connections between them whilst sharing his own questions and monster expertise.

S.P. Jayaraj is a mythology and mahabharata fanatic and the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching.

He draws inspiration from global mythology.

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Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

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We meet Aaron King, RPG Game designer and Co host of the Podcast RTFM (Read The F****** Manual), and tell him some of the origin stories that the immortal sixteen year old sage Markandaya tells the Pandavas.

We revisit the origin of Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva, and go down the bloodline of Brahma's child Daksha who has grown to despise Shiva and is against his daughter marrying Shiva- even though she is his cosmic other. Things go from bad to worse in this godly soap opera that spans a goddess's 2 lifetimes, that also leads to the birth of of Kartikeyya the warrior god destined to vanquish a tryranical demon while still a child

We also introduce the Hindu God of Love Kashyapa- and we all have opinions on his superiority to Cupid.

S.P. Jayaraj is a mythology and mahabharata fanatic and the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching.

He draws inspiration from global mythology.

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Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

Aaron King is a game designer, editor and collage editor, and cohost of the podcast 'Read The F****** Manual' where they and their cohost read and review Roleplaying Game Manuals. You can find out more at RTFMCAST.com

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The Pandavas are reunited and have decided it's time to face reality, leave the Himalayan sanctuary, and show their enemies the Kauravas that they are still around. However, there are still some adventures to be had and stories to hear before they finish their decent.

We are excited to have Duck Washington with us on this adventure as we say good bye to the Rishi Lomasa, and hello to a GIANT F***ING SNAKE!!!

What's the story behind the snake that is mightier than the demon crushing Bheema? Well we get into that too as we tell the story of Nahusha, the mortal king whom the gods call upon to rule them when their controversial regular king Indra decides to do some penance for some bad decision making.

Then Yudhishthira saves the day by doing what he does best.

Talking - talking, talking, talking while his brother is wrapped in coils of snake.

S.P. Jayaraj is a mythology and mahabharata fanatic and the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching.

He draws inspiration from global mythology.

spjayaraj.com

Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

Duck Washington is an actor, improviser, director, playwright, host, audio designer, arts administrator, educator, and the executive producer of the Twin Cities Horror Fest. Seriously folks- he's done it all and we were very proud to tell this great storyteller a story he hasn't heard.

He will next be performing in 'How to Catch Creation for Theater in the Round from Jan 16th to February 8th

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After the Rishi Agastya swallowed the entire ocean in our last episode, we continue the story from long ago, ignoring that the earth is somehow surviving without most of its water- because we simply don't have the answers.

We joyfully welcome Alyssa Costopolous as Satish tells the story of King Sagara who receives a boon from Shiva to have...maybe a couple more children than might be necessary, in a story that is strikingly similar to others we've heard, and yet somehow are even more bizarre. It culminates in a beckoning for Ganga, the mighty river goddess living in the heavens above to come to earth, but how can she manage this without demolishing the earth in the process? Once again, the story comes back to Shiva.

S.P. Jayaraj is the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching. The Mahabharata and other global mythology inspires him in all his projects.

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Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

Alyssa Costopolous paints, loves horror, sci-fi and fantasy, does property management during the day, and is overall a fun person to be around.

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We welcome back Evan Kingston to tell him some of the strangest stories yet- and that really is saying something! We meet the great and powerful rishi Agastya whose mightiest power is...digestion??

From his own birth, to the creation of his lady friend out of animals, to his ability to seemingly eat and drink anything!- Azure and Evan are so weirded out that they don't even know if they should be rooting for this bizarre yet reputed hero.

S.P. Jayaraj is the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching. The Mahabharata and other global mythology inspires him in all his projects.

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Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

Evan Kingston is a writer living in the Twin Cities Metro Area. If you would like a wonderful Christmas gift this year that challenges and honors the spirit of Christmas, email Evan at betternotcry@proton.me

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While waiting for the arrival of their brother Arjuna, Bheema and Draupadi discover that the flowers of the heavens have found their way to the Himalayas. Bheema decides to find more for Draupadi, but comes across some demons (as he often does) and also an old and very perplexing monkey.

Musician, Trivia Author and Host, and Berry Farmer John McConville

makes his NYMM debut. John comes in not knowing what to expect and is excited to get into heavenly flowers, talking monkeys who are not who they appear to be, and plenty more weird demons beings smashed. Plus, Arjuna finally returns, but a simple ask from his brothers sets an epic scene for John to suddenly meet a bunch of new characters at the end.

S.P. Jayaraj is the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching. The Mahabharata and other global mythology inspires him in all his projects.

spjayaraj.com

Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

John McConville is a musician, a trivia author and host, and a Berry Farmer. Check out each of the websites bellow to see all the places in the Twin Cities where you can come face to face with his creative talent and fabulous personality.

https://butterboys.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jawsyband

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The four Pandavas and Draupadi are missing Arjuna, but the time has come to take the extended long route to the Himalayas where Arjuna will join them, but not before doing as Arjuna did a while ago by visiting the holy water sites.

Creative and fellow storyteller Aaron Fiskradatz is back to hear of the Pandavas adventure and the stories behind each of the holy water sites. Satish is excited to introduce Aaron to Ghatotkacha, Bheem's sage-like demonic son from the Pre-Draupadi years.

S.P. Jayaraj is the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching. The Mahabharata and other global mythology inspires him in all his projects.

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Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

Aaron Fiskradatz

is a Technician, Artist, and Educator in the arts who is proud to work for Upstream Arts. Aaron is a master at broadcasting live performances, whether it is to hundreds of fans, or sharing an online classroom with half a dozen students. He’ll take care of the technical know-how so that you can concentrate on your presentation.
If you live in the Twin Cities Metro Area and you would like your in-person event streamed live to distant participants. Aaron can help you with the proper equipment setup, and even run tech for the event as it happens. Weddings, concerts, parties, whatever you’re doing to connect with others, Aaron can help you do it online at the same time.

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Yudhishthira is still lamenting over his gambling addiction. Luckily the visiting sage Brihadashva brings some hope to the eldest Pandava by telling him the tale of Nala And Damayanti.

Our friend Andy Caranicas joins us to hear the wondrous story of Nala and Damayanti, a prince and princess who are deeply in love with each other despite having never met. To be together they will need to outmaneuver the gods, a demon, a heroic turned villain hunter, and another king. Fortunately- to the pleasure of both Andy and Azure, Nala has a talking swan on his side.

Andy Caranicas plays competitive bridge, rides his bike as often as he can, plays trombone in a community band, and formulates stories for the Moth story hour.

S.P. Jayaraj is the creator of the mythic world of Adijari that is the setting of his two novels, The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons and Legacy of the Crow. He is also a Creative Life Coach through his business Imagination Life Coaching. The Mahabharata and other global mythology inspires him in all his projects.

spjayaraj.com

Azure Anderson-Jayaraj is a musician, a maker, a cat mom, an arts administrator and now a podcast editor.

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