Best Max Pears Podcasts (2024)

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133. Worm/Kennedy 2024 (don't you know who my emperor is?) 2:06:07

3h ago2:06:07

2:06:07

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to a VERY unhinged, late-night episode of (Sort of) the Story. Today we're talking about Robert Kennedy's brain worm, the fact that everyone seems to have forgotten that Armie Hammer is a cannibal, and ALSO we'll tell each other a couple of stories. It's a wild ride (thanks for taking it with us!) Janey's S…

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132. Everyday I’m Draiglin (cats can't play guitar) 1:54:07

3h ago1:54:07

1:54:07

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome, all you Draiglin' Hogneys. We know you're too busy draiglin away your days to read a silly little intro like this, so we'll keep it short and sweet-- this week Max is going to tell us about a Hogney that is a little more Draiglin' than the average hog, and Janey is going to tell us a story about a man who …

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131. I’d Risk It All for a Pear (and I might stop for a popcorn shrimp...) 2:08:58

8d ago2:08:58

2:08:58

Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Janey is going to tell us about a sarcastic little cat who doesn't have time for the prince's sh*t today, and Max is going to tell us the origin of Tom Thumb. Did you know King Arthur is a key player in Tom Thumb's life? Because we sure didn't! Enjoy! Janey's Sources - The Little White Cat “Irish Folk and Fa…

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130. Macbeth (would be so much better with robots) 1:35:32

4d ago1:35:32

1:35:32

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to part 2 of our Shakespeare episode! Today Max is going to tell us all about Macbeth (and afterward she's going to tell us all why we're cursed now!) Please don't listen to this episode in a theater! Max's Sources - Macbeth Full free text of Macbeth "The curse of Macbeth: is it more than superstition?" fro…

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129. King Lear (and the toad-spotted traitor) 1:48:21

13d ago1:48:21

1:48:21

Send us a Text Message. TW: Very graphic eyeball stuff at 59:20 Hello! In honor of Janey's birthday (which she shares with the Bard himself), we're telling more Shakespeare stories! This week, Janey is going to make us all weepy with the gut-wrenching story of King Lear, and aging king in the throws of dementia. Because these plays are so long, we …

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128. Thumbelina is Canceled (blow up your castle) 2:03:06

18d ago2:03:06

2:03:06

Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, Max tells a story about a little baby woman who friend-zones a bird, and Janey is going to tell us three stories about a girl who goes on a world-tour to solve crimes and collect Daddies. Enjoy! Janey's Sources - Tales of a Parrot "World Tales" collected by Idries Shah Full Free Text Wikipedia article…

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127. Wring Your Hams (notice me, Mother) 1:47:00

26d ago1:47:00

1:47:00

Send us a Text Message. TW for Max’s story: Cannibalism, Infanticide, and upsetting eyeball stuff On today's episode, Janey is going to tell us a silly-goofy little Italian love story, quickly followed by a horrifying tale about a man who is Big Stupid but loves his moms. Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - Filo d’Oro and Filomena Italian Folktales, selected …

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126. Don't Swaddle Me (you wretched little shrimp) 1:22:26

2M ago1:22:26

1:22:26

Send us a Text Message. Janey’s Sources - The Headless Dwarf The Violet Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang Full free text Max’s Sources - The Washerwoman and The Count Full free text of “Tales of the Amber Sea” by Irina Zheleznova Full free text of “The Washerwoman and the Count” Bonus: WATCH "Superpower(less)" on Youtube! Support the Show. Check ou…

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Faster, Stronger, Paler, Harder (I'm the Skin) 28:49

2M ago28:49

28:49

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to just another episode of the podcast! Today we're delving into a fan-favorite (or is that just us?) and saying goodbye to an old friend. Shout outs to these superstars: Jennifer Haining Brycen Raymond Barbara Higgins Jordan Boyle and our amazing friend, Conor Support the show Check out our books (and supp…

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125. H.P. Lovecraft? (I barely H.P. LIKEcraft) 2:46:53

2M ago2:46:53

2:46:53

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to our Lovecraftian episode! We're getting into his life, his stories, his blatant and insidious racism-- Janey gets so sick halfway through that we had to stop recording for two days... it's fun, we swear! Janey’s Sources - The Thing on the Doorstep “The Thing on the Doorstep” by H.P. Lovecraft Biography f…

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124. UglyMeanLady Says What? (That seat's for Papa John) 1:32:56

2M ago1:32:56

1:32:56

Send us a Text Message. Janey’s Sources - The Japanese Woman “Mexican Ghost Tales of the Southwest” by Alfred Avila Full text for free Max’s Sources - Meredydd and the Wyvern “Celtic Tales: Fairy Tales and Stories of Enchantment from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, and Wales” illustrated by Kate Forrester Full text of “The Wyvern” from “Wonder Tales o…

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123. Mumped and Moaned (here's my wallet, sandwich dinner) 1:15:40

2M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to episode 123! This week Janey is going to tell us a story you CAN tell a child, and Max is going to help us all celebrate March! Alexa, Google "sad sexy booby time". Janey’s Sources - Green Peter (or “Princess Hide-and-Seek”) “Tales of Superhuman Powers: 55 Traditional Stories from Around the World” by Cs…

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122. Ol’ Sister Shovel-Tooth (honk-honk-honking around the floor) 1:41:55

3M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

Send us a Text Message. Hello and happy March! This week Max is telling us a tale that will (hopefully) resonate with every person who thinks it's cool to hang around their high school years after they graduate (cough cough, Dale, cough cough). Then, Janey is going to confront her greatest fear by telling a beautiful story about the Seal People. En…

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121. Sorry You’re So Ugly (would you like to eat my flesh?) 1:30:31

3M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

Send us a Text Message. TW: Pedophilia, cannibalism Happy Leap Day! On today's episode, Janey is going to tell us a story about a princess raised by a bunch of gnomes, and Max is going to tell us a Japanese story with a very satisfying twist ending. Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Story of Little King Loc Andrew Lang’s Olive Fairy Book Free Text Max’s…

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Ep 51: Hemp, CBD, and pets! Oh my! 53:29

3M ago53:29

53:29

Hey there, pet lovers! Get ready for an exciting chat about keeping our furry friends happy and healthy. Today, we're diving into the world of hemp with our guest, Dr. Joe Wakshlag, to explore the buzz around hemp and CBD. Dr. Wakshlag breaks down why everyone's talking about hemp and CBD for pets. From CBD's soothing benefits to hemp's potential w…

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120. A little superstition is healthy (I’m being haunted by myself) 1:27:26

3M ago1:27:26

1:27:26

Send us a Text Message. Hello and Happy Black History Month! Today we're telling stories written by black authors. First, Max will tell us the story of "Uncle Monday" (don't go in the water). Then, Janey is going to tell us a cautionary tale of trying to out-stubborn evil spirits! We hope you enjoy the tales! Janey’s Sources - The Gingi “The Dark-T…

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119. The Edgar Allan Poe-pisode (everything is great in the Boink Bunker!) 2:03:25

3M ago2:03:25

2:03:25

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to a very spooky episode, all about America's favorite sad boy, Edgar Allan Poe! Max and I watched "Fall of the House of Usher" and this is our pitch to YOU to watch it too! Today, Janey is going to convince us all of her sanity with "The Tell-Tale Heart", and Max is going to remind us how much we hate capi…

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Ep 50: Paws and Pills: Over-the-Counter Meds & Pet Poisoning Perils 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

In this episode Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason Chatfield dive into a crucial discussion about the often-overlooked dangers of common over-the-counter medications for pets. Joined by the knowledgeable and passionate Dr. Renee Schmid from Pet Poison Helpline, they shed light on the potential toxicities lurking in our homes. From seemingly harmless pai…

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118. Working Bear or Barely Working? (Gays on the Trod) 1:45:49

4M ago1:45:49

1:45:49

Send us a Text Message. Hello and happy February! Today we're talking about bear boys and the Gay People (you're just going to have to trust us that these are real stories.) Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Trod Fearsome Fairies: Haunting Tales of the Fae, edited by Charlotte Riddell Max’s Sources - The Three Fates “Slavic Myths” edited by Jake Jackson…

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117. Hot Boys Don’t Go to Bed Before Midnight (or miss their graveside dinner date) 1:17:19

4M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back everybody! Today Janey is going to tell us a Victorian story about a super hot Irish doctor with a banshee on his back, and Max is going to tell us all about a female samurai's love test. Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Banshee’s Warning Fearsome Fairies: Haunting Tales of the Fae, edited by Charlotte Riddell Max’s…

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116. Kiss the Corpse (in their oppositional-defiant eyeballs) 1:48:47

4M ago1:48:47

1:48:47

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, we're talking BODIES, BODIES, BODIES! Max is going to tell us yet another Irish tale about a person forced to wear a corpse as a backpack (if we had a nickel...) and Janey is going to tell us Cheyenne tales of body horror! This one's for the ghouls! Janey’s Sources - Cheyenne Tales of Body Horror Folk Tal…

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Ep 49: Is this anything? Mysterious canine respiratory disease 51:43

4M ago51:43

51:43

Join us on this episode as Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason Chatfield explore the mysterious canine respiratory disease outbreak. In this episode: Get an overview of the current situation and symptoms. Hear insights on potential causes and preventive measures. Learn practical tips for pet owners to protect their furry friends. Help raise awareness by …

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115. Pizza for Books (Happy Chenoo Year!) 2:07:58

4M ago2:07:58

2:07:58

Send us a Text Message. Hello and happy new year!!! Janey's starting 2024 off with a quaint little tale about a terrible old woman who does nothing to earn a happy ending, and Max is giving us possibly the scariest monster we've ever covered. Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Wonderful Story of Little Bridget Gustave Doré’s Fairy Tales Told Again from E…

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114. When the Crawdad Whistles (don't feed the Riddle Monster) 1:36:57

5M ago1:36:57

1:36:57

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to the LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR! To celebrate, Max is going to usher us gently out of 2023 with a Christmas Horror Story (wear your safety goggles and stay out of the splash zone for this story). Then Janey is going to tell us one more story about a man who decides a "riddle" is anything he feels like sayin…

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113. 7 Signs You’re In an Ogress’s Den (The Running of the Bowls) 1:52:38

5M ago1:52:38

1:52:38

Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, Janey is going to teach us how to recognize when you've found yourself inside of an ogress's cave dwelling (hint: look for empty water bottles and piles of clean laundry on the bed), and Max is going to teach us how to spot mythical water horses (hint: one could be right next to you...) Enjoy! Janey’s…

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Ep 48: When a Cough Isn't Just a Cough: Understanding the Underlying Causes of Canine Respiratory Issues 46:33

5M ago46:33

46:33

Join us on this episode of Chats with the Chatfields as Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason Chatfield sit down with Dr. Richard Stone, a board-certified veterinary internist and Vice President of Medicine at BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital. Our focus today is unraveling the mysteries of canine coughs, exploring their causes, when to seek c…

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112. Swan Lake Extended Universe (these apples cure depression) 2:30:11

5M ago2:30:11

2:30:11

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, Max is going to take us even further into the SLEU and tell us a story from the POV of a himbo stork dad who can't help but spill the tea, and Janey is going to tell us about a villain who discovers magical Prozac apples. Also at the end we get delirious and try to buy the domain www.shark.com. Enjoy! Jan…

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111. Urban Legends! (are inextricably licked) 1:48:07

6M ago1:48:07

1:48:07

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome back from our week-long break! Our lovely Discord members voted on today's theme, and so we're telling Urban Legends! Today Janey will terrify us with the spooky legend (and bizarre history) of the Jersey Devil, and Max is going to tell us about Detroit's own little red man! Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Jer…

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110. Sending My Worst (do your chores, you little b***) 59:44

6M ago59:44

59:44

Send us a Text Message. Hello! On today's shivery little episode, Max is telling a story of an Icelandic spite-haunting, and Janey is telling us a cautionary tale about why it's always better to just do your damn chores the first time you're asked. Also, we won't be here next week, as we're taking a much needed week off! Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - Si…

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109. Big Ol’ Foundling Babies (more like Pepto Dismal) 1:32:33

6M ago1:32:33

1:32:33

Send us a Text Message. Ahoy, Story Babies! Today we're talking about big ol' babies and singing sea shanties! It's an accidental theme episode! Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - Knös Viking Folk & Fairy Tales: Ancient Wisdom, Fables & Folkore (edited by JK Jackson) Full story for free Relaxing audio recording of the story (Youtube) Viking hygiene Max’s Sou…

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108. A Foot with Eyes (Vin Diesel NOTICE ME) 1:45:41

7M ago1:45:41

1:45:41

Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, Max is going to tell us a slimy little tale about a girl who comes out of her shell, and a boy who should never have become king. Janey is going to regale us with a wholesome story of a man who could take seven at once, and who also should not have been king. Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Brave Little Tail…

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107. The Shaving of the Ghouls (come get yer yog bogged) 1:36:14

7M ago1:36:14

1:36:14

Send us a Text Message. Hello and happy November! Today Janey is going to tell us a Palestinian tale about a couple of 12-foot tall Home Depot skeletons (and like, a princess and stuff), and Max is going to teach us all a thing or two about family trees! Exciting! Janey’s Sources -Nani, Daughter of Nani Full text from Sonia Sulaiman's website “Abu …

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106. It: Chapter Goo (It’s a Friday-night body hunt!) 1:24:54

7M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

Send us a Text Message. Happy end of October, Story Babies! Today Max is going to tell us the most bizarre cryptid tale yet (you may doubt, but you'll come to see that there is no way to top this guy.) And Janey is going to tell us one final October spoooOOOOoooky ghost story! Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Ring and the Rib “Cajun Folktales” by JJ Re…

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105. Same Rick Forever (and the Jar Jar Binks of cryptids) 1:19:05

7M ago1:19:05

1:19:05

Send us a Text Message. Hello and happy spooky season! Today Janey is going to tell us a lesser known ghost story about a girl with a mysterious ribbon around a body part, and Max is going to tell us all about the Australian vampire! Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - A Black Velvet Ribbon 50 Great Ghost Stories, edited by John Canning Nicola Gorges Wikitree…

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17. (Sort of) Off Topic: The Green Children of Woolpit 46:14

7M ago46:14

46:14

Send us a Text Message. Sometime in the 12th Century, in the little village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England, two small children are found huddling together at the bottom of a wolf pit. They speak a strange language, will only eat raw fava beans, and (oh yeah), their skin is green. Today, Max is going off topic to talk about the history and theories …

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104. A Tsunami of Corpses (I like big boats and I cannot lie) 1:41:00

8M ago1:41:00

1:41:00

Send us a Text Message. Hello and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAX! On today's episode, Max is going to talk about an underwater foot-shaming mermaid kingdom, and Janey is going to tell us a terrifying tale of a Norwegian sea-monster! (Seals are scary, pass it on!) Janey’s Sources - Elias and the Draug Roald Dahl’s Book of Ghost Stories Draugr wikipedia Amazing…

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16. (Sort of) Off Topic: Dear David 1:40:16

8M ago1:40:16

1:40:16

Send us a Text Message. Prepare to pee your pants, because this week Janey is telling us the entire terrifying tale of the haunting of Adam Ellis by a little boy known only as Dear David. Eek! Sources: Full thread on Wakelet “Dear David” trailer Adam Ellis on Instagram Support the Show. Check out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Boo…

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103. Doctors HATE this Magic Mirror (I need the love of a gourd woman) 1:28:28

8M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to our first episode of October, recorded live on Zoom! Today Janey is talking about magic mirrors and stupid hotties, and Max is going to tell us about the Yiddish Cinderella! Enjoy! TW: At the end of this episode we talk about beating up the corpse of Ronald Reagan. If that is not something you're into, d…

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15. (Sort of) Off Topic: Hatshepsut, The Erased Pharaoh Queen 1:10:09

8M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Send us a Text Message. This week, Max fascinates us with the history of a Pharaoh almost lost to history-- Hatshepsut. (And at the end, Janey reads us smut!) Enjoy! Sources: “The Queen Who Would Be King” by Elizabeth B. Wilson for Smithsonian Magazine “Hatshepsut” for History.com “Who was Hatshepsut?” by Kristin Baird Rattini for National Geograph…

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102. The Easter Weasel (and the Power of Punctuality) 1:11:33

8M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Send us a Text Message. Hello, autumn babies! Welcome to the new episode! This week, Max will tell us the classic Easter story of the white weasel/Christ allegory (?), and Janey will once again reiterate that we are #TeamTroll first and always. Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Troll Ride “An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales” Full te…

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14. (Sort of) Off Topic: No Man's Land 41:38

8M ago41:38

41:38

Send us a Text Message. This week, Janey goes way off topic to talk about the history of the Oklahoma Panhandle, the Missouri Compromise, Bleeding Kansas, and the unofficial capital of the United States-- Beer City! Cheers! Oklahoma’s Panhandle (Tiktok) Why Oklahoma has a Panhandle The Missouri Compromise (National Geographic) What Was the Missouri…

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101. Goose-Foot Bertha (HEA) 1:21:45

8M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to episode 101! This week, Janey is going to tell us a quaint little tale about a girl and her horse (TW the horse does not make it to the end of this story), and Max tells us the Shark Boy x Totoro love story we never knew we needed. (Let's never talk about HEA, okay???) Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Goose …

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13. (Sort of) Off Topic: The Beeswax Wreck 1:00:48

8M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Send us a Text Message. On today's Off Topic, Max tells us all about the shipwreck that inspired The Goonies, and Janey and Max develop a deep, deep love for a sensitive poet/lawyer/psychologist/conservationist. Sources: “The Ghost Hunter” by Leah Sottile for The Atavist Magazine “Unbind the Soul” - three poems from Cameron La Follette “The Unsolve…

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100. Girl Boss-iás Dinner (Leggings, Waffles, Morgan, Pancakes) 1:36:13

8M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

Send us a Text Message. HELLO and welcome to Episode 100!!!! We recorded this episode live on a zoom call with some of the members of our Patreon, and had a blast doing it! On this episode, Max tells us about a wizard who loves Girl Dinner, and Janey tells the story of a little pig with a bad attitude! Thanks for sticking around for 100 episodes! J…

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12. (Sort of) Off Topic: Fleetwood Mac 1:06:44

9M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Send us a Text Message. Hello and happy Off-Topic Season! We are kicking off our 6-episode season with Janey's deep-dive into Fleetwood Mac. Sources: “Fleetwood Mac: Back on the Chain Gang” article by Rolling Stone Christine McVie on why she and John McVie split up A timeline of Fleetwood Mac’s relationship drama Behind the Beef An Interview with J…

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99. Like Mother-in-Law, Like Daughter-in-Law (#TeamOgre) 1:10:30

9M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Send us a Text Message. CW for violence against animals in Max's tale. It's 99 and we're feeling fine! Today Janey tells us about a colorful mother-in-law from HELL, and Max tell us the classic story of Puss in Boots! Janey’s Sources - The Queen of Many Colors “Tales of Superhuman Strength: 55 Traditional Stories from Around the World” by Csenge Vi…

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98. So Many Mommy Monsters (I don’t love you anymore, Boat!) 1:42:06

9M ago1:42:06

1:42:06

Send us a Text Message. This week, Max is going to tell us a story of a She-Devil who lights a flame in our cold, cold hearts, and Janey is going to tell us a story about a 21-year-journey that is made possible because of a small yappy dog! Enjoy! Janey’s Sources - The Griffin “The Complete and Original Norwegian Folktales of Asbjørnsen and Moe” No…

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97. Water, Earth, Air, Fire, Goblin, Corpse, Troll (We Have to Kill This Fish Witch) 1:02:30

9M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Send us a Text Message. Hello! On today's episode, Janey is going to talk in detail about Scandinavian changeling lore, and Max is going to tell us a spooky Haitian story about why it's important to listen to your children! Have a great week, you ding-dang piles of S****! <3 Janey’s Sources - The Witch Scandinavian Folk & Fairy Tales Edited by Clai…

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96. No Uggos Need Apply (at WifeMart) 1:34:52

9M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

Send us a Text Message. TRIGGER WARNING: Violence and brief loss of limbs (they get them back because it's a fairytale, but it is still shocking to hear) Hello! On today's episode, Max is going to tell us about a little cat who can do amazing tricks, like open doors, drive chariots, and (oh yeah) save princesses from giants! Janey is going to tell …

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95. Too Many Toenails! (The Patron Saint of La-Z Boys) 1:46:44

10M ago1:46:44

1:46:44

Send us a Text Message. Hello and welcome to episode 95! On today's episode, Janey is going to make us fall madly in love with a sea god with a green mustache (who is not the main character in the story?!), and Max is going to prove, yet again, that it doesn't matter how dumb he is, white men fail up. Lightning McQueen! Janey’s Sources - The King o…

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