Aug. 4, 2025

Welcome to Lexicons Unbound (Audio Intro Companion)

Welcome to Lexicons Unbound (Audio Intro Companion)

Hi there—and welcome!

This short audio episode is your invitation into the world of Lexicons Unbound, a podcast where folklore meets your algorithm.

We’re your hosts, Melanie and Molly—two educators and longtime storytelling nerds who believe that folklore isn’t just old tales and dusty books. It’s alive and well in memes, TikToks, urban legends, and the stories we swap online every day.

In this intro episode, you’ll get to know who we are, why we started this show, and what kinds of strange and fascinating topics we’ll be unpacking each week.

This isn’t a full episode—it’s more like opening the book and reading the dedication page. Just a little something to let you know what you’re in for.

So whether you’re here for the myths, the meaning, or the memes, we’re so glad you found us

Here's how to dive in:

We believe everyone deserves access to thoughtful, joyful storytelling—and we can’t wait to share more with you.

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Lexicons Unbound is created with curiosity, caffeine, and the belief that storytelling is a survival skill.

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