Did your dad rule the thermostat like an ancient deity? He might be playing out the archetypical sky father motif from folklore.

This episode tackles the father of all tropes - the complicated dad. From sky gods to galaxy-ruining disappointments, we explore why folklore keeps handing out thunderbolts and daddy issues in equal measure.

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Why does every summer holiday smell like meat on a grill?

In this episode, we dive into the smoky, sacred world of the American backyard barbecue. From ritual timing to flame-cooked symbolism, we explore how grilling became one of the most widespread (and delicious) forms of modern American folklore. Also: dads, tongs, and the eternal gas vs. charcoal debate.

It’s definitely a folk thing.

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Intro music: Humorous and Comic Intro
By Free Music — soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic
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Why do the Roy High Royals wear black and gold, and why is the Box Elder Bee purple? According to local legend, it all started with a uniform mix-up no one bothered to fix. But is that really what happened? In this episode of It’s Probably a Folk Thing, we dig into the colorful tale of mistaken school spirit, ask whether it could be true (spoiler: no), and explore what the story actually reveals about how communities build identity, pride, and a sense of belonging—one purple bee at a time.

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Intro music: Humorous and Comic Intro
By Free Music — soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic
Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported
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Available at: chosic.com/download-audio/27133/
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