Beth and Abbey look on as Henry and his family fight for the future of Storybrooke, and the nature of belief itself—but all Hook wants to do is "GET BACK TO MY WIFE." This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Erika Ferro Our Captain Swan patrons: Ryan Gregorakos, Patrick Stevens, Lisa Slack, Lindsay Halik Our SwanQueen patrons: Sharon Horwatt, Claudia…

Beth and Abbey find the song in their hearts—and one of their favorite episodes of 'Once Upon a Time'. Head to Patreon to watch the video version (Dearies+ Patreon exclusive for first week): https://www.patreon.com/ouatiming OUAT Choreography/Rehearsal Playlist: https://bit.ly/3KuA3Fm 13 Going on 30 Musical: https://www.instagram.com/1330musical Th…

Beth and Abbey try, they really really try, to make it through "The Black Fairy" without dying inside. Oh well, at least we've got a special (video) musical episode next week! Special announcement at end of episode. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Claudia Bradamante Our Captain Swan patrons: Ryan Gregorakos, Patrick Stevens, Lisa Slack, Lind…

Beth and Abbey travel "Where Bluebirds Fly" so Zelena can prove that she does, in fact, have friends outside of Storybrooke... even if she doomed him to an eternity as a tin can. Plus: Be sure to check out our updated Patreon tiers—including a brand-new category for our $10+ supporters! This week’s SnowQueen shout-out goes to: La Femme Fictionale! …

Beth and Abbey work to wake up Snow White and Prince Charming in "Awake"... and try to figure out how old Tiger Lily actually is. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Sharon Horwatt! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, E…

Beth and Abbey meet Mother (aka the Black Fairy), along with "Mother's Little Helper," and find that she's more likely to ask for the manager than she is to bring about the end of days. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Patrick Stevens! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregora…

Beth and Abbey travel to Agrabah to find Jasmine's courage... and come back with a torture stick. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Samantha Hoesel! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika Ferro, La Femme Fictionale…

Sorry for the delay! Beth and Abbey "conclude" the story of the Serum Queen, and she's totally fine forever because the Wish Realm doesn't hold a grudge. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Pungus Magnusson A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jen…

Beth and Abbey sense some "Ill-Boding Patterns" of their own. It's this episode. It's ill-boding. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Sharon Horwatt A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika Ferro, La Femme Fictionale, …

It's time for Beth and Abbey to solve a mystery: a "Murder Most Foul," to be exact. What's the secret truth behind Daddy Charming's death... and how (and why?) does it involve Pinocchio? This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Erika Ferro A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos,…

Beth and Abbey find out if they're "Tougher Than the Rest" while they're stuck in the Wish Realm. Also, what's up with this emo guy? Must be Rumple's kid. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Cecile Jenny! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny…

Beth and Abbey journey into the Wish Realm in "Wish You Were Here"—and aren't quite sure what to make of what they find. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Cecile Jenny! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika Ferro,…

Beth and Abbey are totally cool with everything Rumple is doing in this episode. They're, like, 100% not enraged and about to throw chairs. Plus: The shocking truth of that mystery baby's parents! This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Patrick Stevens! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, R…

CW: Discussions of Robin Williams and suicide from 54:20-1:01:10Beth and Abbey get stuck behind the looking glass in "I'll Be Your Mirror," and try to figure out why the Dragon is there instead of, you know, the Magic Mirror. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: La Femme Fictionale A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik…

Beth and Abbey react to "Heartless," an episode that's pretty good but is probably so Snow and Charming can skip filming days. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Lindsay Halik A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika …

Hello dear patrons! Beth and Abbey snack on some Pop-Tarts and dive into the "Dark Waters" with Hook and Henry—plus that ick thing we don't want to talk about but have to for some reason. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Erika Ferro! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorako…

Beth and Abbey return to the realm of Once Upon a Time for "Street Rats," featuring the live-action Aladdin remake before there was a live-action Aladdin remake. And don't forget about Evil Spa Day! This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Sharon Horwatt A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, R…

Beth and Abbey continue their journey into Red's past... and realize that Rumple would be no match for a teenage girl. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Pungus Magnusson! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika Ferr…

Beth and Abbey discover a werewolf's greatest foe. It's not cloaks. It's not crossbows. It's not even silver. It's gaslighting. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Erika Ferro! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika …

Sorry for the delay—Beth had surgery! She's doing just fine, and happy to dive back into Red's Untold Tale. Get ready for some apple cider... and dead cows.By Babbey Podcasting

Beth and Abbey venture into the woods to sell baked goods and make teenage mischief in the first two chapters of "Once Upon a Time: Red's Untold Tale"—a YA book that feels like a fresh drink of water... with or without the poppy. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Brian Sanina! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, …

Beth and Abbey finish "Reawakened: A Once Upon a Time Tale"—with more of a whimper than a bang. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Ashley Buscetta A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Brian Sanina, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika Ferro, La Femme…

Beth and Abbey find themselves in Jefferson's Hatter House—and don't quite know what to do once they get there. Plus: WHAT HAPPENED TO FREDERICK?!? This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Ryan Gregorakos! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Brian Sanina, Ce…

Beth and Abbey continue on their journey through Snow and Charming's torrid affair—which is somehow even more uncomfortable in the book than it is on the show. Also, we're celebrating a special OUATiming milestone! This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Patrick Stevens A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, P…

Beth and Abbey finish the first volume of Reawakened: A Once Upon a Time Tale—and still feel pretty darn confused. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Lisa Slack! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Ashley Buscetta, Brian Sanina, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Erika …

Beth and Abbey continue their journey through Reawakened: A Once Upon a Time Tale—a book that loves to ask: "What if we just had Henry explain all the good stuff?" This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Lindsay Halik! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, C…

Beth and Abbey crack open the pages of Reawakened: A Once Upon a Time Tale by Odette Beane. Highlights include: Emma's motherly instincts, "Fairy Tale Land," and a whole lot of $10 words. Read this novel for free through Amazon Kindle Unlimited (not a sponsor). This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: La Femme Fictionale! A special thank you to our S…

Beth and Abbey talk candidly about their decision to halt reviewing episodes of OUAT during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes—and what some of the show's cast and crew are doing to support the movement. But don't fret: We've got plans! Come join the Once Upon a Time Book Club! More details in the episode. Information on how to support the strikes: http…

NOTE: (warning for those with audio-sensitivity) About 36 minutes into the podcast, you may notice a slight hum. It was an error on the recording, and we reduced it best we could. Beth and Abbey check out a "Strange Case" to find out the *real* story behind Jekyll and Hyde... while also yelling at Rumple a looooooot.…

Beth and Abbey put on "The Other Shoe" to figure out whether a direct-to-video Disney sequel may have inspired this latest journey into Cinderella's story... while also praising the delightfully wicked Lady Tremaine. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Claudia Bradamente! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Sl…

NOTE: Abbey's mic was having issues this episode, so we used her backup audio. There might be some room noise as a result. Thanks for understanding! Beth and Abbey take a sip of the surprisingly strong "A Bitter Draught," an episode that gives the Count of Monte Cristo an interesting backstory with the Evil Queen... until Rumple shows up to make it…

Beth and Abbey follow the red bird in "The Savior," an episode that takes the best elements of the Land of Untold Stories and decides to... not tell any of them. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Ryan Gregoakos! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Ce…

Beth and Abbey are running out of the Underworld as fast as their little legs can carry them. Are you coming? A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Ashley Buscetta, and Brian Sanina. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre…

Beth and Abbey go deeper into the Land of Untold Stories ... and also there's a lion. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Patrick Stevens A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Ashley Buscetta, and Brian Sanina. Support u…

Beth and Abbey recover from their journey to Hadestown and stumble upon the Land of Untold Stories—while Henry takes a weird road trip. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Cecile Jenny A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamant…

Beth and Abbey fight a petty ghost—and gripe about Robin's swan song—in the lackluster conclusion to the Underbrooke saga. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Pungus Magnusson! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Ashle…

Beth & Abbey put on their quintessential leather jackets and become the 'Firebird'... but not before hastily writing a happy ending Cliff's Notes guide for everyone left behind in the Underworld. (Sorry for the delay on this one!) This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Pungus Magnusson A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Hal…

Beth and Abbey think too much about the logistics of an underworld gun in "Sisters." There's other stuff in the episode too, but come on everyone: There's an underworld gun. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Patrick Stevens (Pungus Magnusson will get shout-outs in next two episodes!) A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay …

Beth and Abbey find out if that ship should sink or swim in "Ruby Slippers"—an episode that Ruby is carrying on her oversized cloak shoulders. *NOTE: This week, our Patreon shout-out was supposed to go to Pungus Magnusson. We're so sorry for the error! You'll get two weeks of shout-outs in upcoming episodes. A special thank you to our SwanQueen-lev…

Beth and Abbey doom another soul to eternal torment in "Her Handsome Hero"—rather three souls, if you include Beth's and Abbey's. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Claudia Bradamante! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradaman…

Beth and Abbey chat about Zelena and Hades' "whirlwind romance." Get it... cause she came in on a cyclone. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Ryan Gregorakis! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Ashley Buscetta, and B…

Beth and Abbey find out what happens when you doom an entire ship of innocent men for a promotion: You get to go to Sailor Heaven! This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Lisa Slack A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Ashl…

Beth & Abbey help rescue Hook in the episode that leaves us with one truth: Rumple should never get a redemption. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Lindsay Halik A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakos, Pungus Magnusson, Cecile Jenny, Claudia Bradamante, Ashley Buscetta, a…

Beth got the flu! So we're a little late. Please enjoy Beth & Abbey's look at "Labor of Love," an episode that features great actors given too little to work with... and a fan theory that most definitely isn't true but Beth keeps on dreaming. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Lindsay Halik! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: L…

Put on your sepia Instagram filter, because we're heading to the Underworld. Beth & Abbey celebrate the 100th episode of Once Upon a Time with killer queen fashions, random cameos, and the Blue Hair That Launched a Thousand Memes. A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakiss, Zac C…

Beth & Abbey talk about the highs and lows of the Dark Swan/Dark Hook saga, as well as their hopes and fears about Hades' blue hair. A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakiss, Zac Chovanov, Ashley Buscetta, Brian Sanina, Cecile Jenny, La Femme Fictionale, Rachel Zucker, and Sama…

We're celebrating *200 EPISODES*! Oh and also the end of the Dark Swan. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Rachel Zucker! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakiss, Zac Chovanov, Ashley Buscetta, Brian Sanina, Cecile Jenny, La Femme Fictionale, Rachel Zucker, and Samantha Ho…

Hook opens up the Gates to Hell in this penultimate episode of the Dark Swan Saga, and challenges Rumple to the worst swordfight of all swordfights. This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: La Femme Fictionale! A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patrons: Lindsay Halik, Lisa Slack, Patrick Stevens, Ryan Gregorakiss , Zac Chovanov, Ashley Busce…

Were you dying to know what happened after we learned Hook had been turned into a *second* Dark one? Well, no time for that... because Beth and Abbey have to take a side quest over in DunBroch for some Magic Beer and a hat that Arthur knows a bit too much about. This week’s "Red Warrior" Patreon shout-out goes to: La Femme Fictionale A special than…

Beth and Abbey find out the truth behind Hook's bad mood in "Birth"—or as it will forever be known on OUATiming, "Heirs to Darkness," because that's a much-better title. Good news! OUATiming is now on: Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Podbean! This week’s Patreon shout-out goes to: Brian Sanina A special thank you to our SwanQueen-level patr…