Merlin
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Merlin has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Nov 2025).
Merlin is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a prophet and a magician, along with several other main roles. The familiar depiction of Merlin, based on an amalgamation of historical and legendary figures, was introduced by the 12th-century Catholic cleric Geoffrey of Monmouth and then built on by the French poet Robert de Boron and prose successors in the 13th century. Geoffrey's account presented Merlin as a prophet and royal advisor to Arthur's
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Mythology / Literature |
Who talks about Merlin on podcasts?
Merlin came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Radiolab.
- The Glow Below | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Nov 2025)
What is Merlin mentioned alongside?
Merlin is most often mentioned alongside Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Lula Miller and John Templeton Foundation.
Mentioned together: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Lula Miller, John Templeton Foundation, kayak, Radiolab, Latif Nasser, Maria Paz Gutiérrez, Sarah Qari, Alex Neason, Jeremy Bloom