Best Fairy Tale Origins Podcasts (2024)

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The Cobbler's Son and the Serpent: Uzbekistan 39:16

3h ago39:16

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Continuing with our Campfire Tales, we have a hauntingly heroic tale from Uzbekistan! A haunted wood in Bukhara that no one dares step foot into, a poor cobbler's son and a beast of unimaginable horror....or is it? Step inside this unexpected folktale by Amina Shah as we explore more of the campfire tales told around the world. Enjoying the Podcast…

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Episode 425: Raised on a Diet of Vengeance 39:17

1h ago39:17

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This week we're reading The Death of the Sun Hero. Did you know there's an ancient pact that spurs all newborns to begin crawling towards the same point on earth, all in an effort to murder a single man? Apparently only the Sun knew that. Suggested talking points: Kebob a Rhino, Naked 'n Stuff, Sex Dolls for Cats, A Horse on Cocaine, An Infant with…

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What if Zatanna was one of the first on-screen featured heroic witches from either DC or Marvel? (from Batman: The Animated Series "Zatanna") 55:58

6d ago55:58

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Grab your broomstick or in this case, fishnet stockings, we are talking DC Comics' number one witch: Zatanna. We talk Zatanna's first appearance in 1964, her solo book in 1987 and her appearance on Batman: The Animated Series. Plus, we discuss the unfortunately never realized Zatanna projects and what we'd like to see from her on the big screen. Bo…

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Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time 1:14:33

4h ago1:14:33

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Send us a text Being an inventor is hard. Being a marketer is probably also hard. Trying to keep your business relevant and always being on the cutting edge....I imagine that's also hard. So, we should go easy on some of these inventors and businesses for not quite making the grade, right? Nah. This episode, we're going to look at some failed inven…

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Join The Virtual Fireside For Games And Activities with the Gods 1:49

2h ago1:49

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! As autumn sets in, I, Hades, am excited to welcome my wife, Persephone, back to the underworld. In this episode, despite the Moirai's meddling, I celebrate by introducing a special project I've been working on—a virtual fireside where you can engage in interactive games with our AI representat…

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The Grimm Fairy Tales 27:32

3h ago27:32

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This week we take a look at 3 of the fairy tales found within the Brothers Grimm fairytale collection. Each of these tales have a few common themes with each other. What are they? Well, join me and let's find out. So, let's dive in to that! Don't forget to follow Audibly haunted on Instagram @audiblyhaunted Stop by, send an text and chat with your …

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Episode 424: Another Win for Big Big Rock 44:13

7d ago44:13

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This week we're reading The Origin of Stories, which I guess is a pretty big deal, considering the premise of this show. Suggested talking points: Envision Yourself Mong-ing, The Deep Etsy, Firstname Inanimateobject, CTRL+F "Goose", Stones Crave Birds, An Orphan Named Orphan If you'd like to support Carman's artistic endeavors, visit: https://www.p…

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The All American Funeral 21:36

13d ago21:36

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When it comes to "end of life" care so much has changed through out the centuries. The move from rural areas into cities took the burden off at home funerals away from grieving families and birthed the new world of the Funeral Home. From furniture makers becoming undertakers and evolving into funeral directors, coffins upgrading and becoming casket…

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Celebrating S'mores By the Campfire: Divine Variations On this Girl Scout Classic 8:27

5h ago8:27

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! On September 9, Google celebrated the s'more with a doodle, leading Hades to go on a quest to find out why, especially since other, more interesting things happened on September 9, such as television's first successful demonstration in 1927! The s'more was first introduced to the wider world o…

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Murder Maggot: Campfire Tales 32:41

12d ago32:41

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There's a slight chill in the air which means its time for falling leaves and tales of horror! Before there were True Crime Podcasts, there was just a campfire and the desire to scare your friends. So, join Fox and Sparrow as we explore the world of campfire tales, especially in North America! Our story is from Doc Forgey's retelling of the Minneso…

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What if Agatha Harkness was Glinda the Good Witch from Wizard of Oz? From Marvel's Avengers: Fairy Tales #4 50:37

20d ago50:37

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It's almost the witching hour so we are talking Agatha Harkness! We kick off by walking you through Agatha's history in comics, video games and of course, television in preparation for Kathryn Hahn's return in Agatha All Along on Disney+. We walk you through Agatha's debut at the hands of no less than Stan Lee and Jack Kirby that sees our beloved w…

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Unreasonable Requests? 1:00:18

4d ago1:00:18

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Send us a text So, what do rock bands and death row inmates have in common, you're probably wondering? I know you were all wondering... This episode, we're going to find out. Hang out with us as we talk about some of the unusual requests made by rock bands, from the weird asks to the most minute of details. And today we have a double-feature: we're…

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Apollon's Rant 4:49

18d ago4:49

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Well, it isn't exactly a story. At least, not in the traditional sense of the word, but sometimes, other, more important things need to be aired, like Apollon's disdain for mortals, (even our mortal conduit), botching his name on this podcast. So, while I continue plugging away at the Golden P…

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PSA: Persephone's Promise 0:53

6d ago0:53

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! I know we've been pretty quiet lately, but my husband has actually been working on the Golden Pail, despite the lack of any trailers. It just got to a point where he thought you might know the story in full even before we finished producing it! So, he tried to get his Roman counterpart Pluto t…

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Episode 423: A Hunger for Evil and Cash 59:08

10d ago59:08

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This week we're reading The Wicked Prince, a deep dive into the possibility-space of whatever the hell Hans Christian Andersen's personality is. Suggested talking points: Purple Prose Kiss Orgy, The Worst Coin, Hundreds of Strong Eagles, Big Bad Bullet Button, The Gnat Medal of Honor, A Possibility of a Personality If you'd like to support Carman's…

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Edgar Allen Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" 24:20

14d ago24:20

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I think we have all wondered, how can I be the one to evade death? The reality is no one can. These week we take a look at Edgar Allen Poe's short story "The Masque of the Red Death" a story that shows us that no matter how wealthy you may be or how well you hide, death will always find you. So, let's dive into that! Remember to follow Audibly Haun…

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Sun, Moon, and Talia: Dark Origins of Sleeping Beauty 26:08

29d ago26:08

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Send us a text What if the fairy tales you grew up with had a much darker origin? Join us in this episode of Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the chilling 1636 version of Sleeping Beauty, known as "Sun, Moon, and Talia," by Giambattista Basile. Brace yourself through a twisted narrative filled with prophecy, abandonment, and unsettling actions. Andrea…

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What if Iron Man and Green Lantern amalgamated to become Iron Lantern? From Marvel & DC Comics Iron Lantern #1 1:02:25

18d ago1:02:25

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In brightest day, in blackest night, Dear Watchers is here to set things right! We are back with 11-time returning guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam as we talk the Green Lantern / Iron Man hybrid: Iron Lantern! We talk the first appearances of Hal Jordan's Green Lantern and Tony Stark's Iron Man plus the villains Star Sapphire and Madame Masque befo…

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Weird Laws Still on the Books 48:19

18d ago48:19

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Send us a text Have you broken any laws today? Are you sure? I mean, like...really sure? There are a surprising number of odd restrictions, weird laws and outdated rules that still remain on the books in most states--and probably other countries too. In this episode, we focused on the U.S., but if you enjoyed it and are interested in hearing more, …

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Nursery Rhymes 18:00

1M ago18:00

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We all know them, we have all sung them. Nursery rhymes are a large part of everyones upbringing. But when placed under the microscope that bright shiny facade melts away revealing the dark history that inspired the rhymes. This week we take a closer look to 3 nursery rhymes we all know and bring light to their dark historical past. So, let's dive …

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Sleeping Beauty: A 5 Minute History with Micah 5:05

1M ago5:05

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Send us a text Discover the haunting origins and transformations of the Sleeping Beauty tale over centuries! From unsettling themes of non-consensual acts and cannibalism in Troylus and Zellandine to the sanitized and romanticized versions by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, we promise you'll never see this fairy tale the same way again. Li…

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Episode 422: The Emperor's New Ding-Dong 1:10:38

1M ago1:10:38

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It's time for our First-Annual Daughter-Off! This week we're reading The Great Bell, in order to compare and contrast the daughters of this and last week's tales. We also learn a LOT about jugglers on the way, for some reason. Check out Gordie's new Kickstarter! Suggested talking points: Secret Pidgeon App, Tuckered Out From the Head-Hitting, The B…

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Twisted Tuesday for August 20, 2024 - The Babysitter 3:36

24d ago3:36

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! What happens when Pluto tries to retell an urban legend? He gets flustered, Jupiter gets fired, and everything falls apart. Hopefully, you all know the story well enough already that you can fill in the missing pieces, because, unfortunately for you, this episode doesn't come anywhere close to…

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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings 21:20

28d ago21:20

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This week we highlight Gabriel Garcia Marquez's short story "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings". This story is not exactly haunting, but it shows us the fine line between the mundane and the supernatural, as well as the cruelty of human nature. So, let's dive into that! Make sure to follow Audibly Haunted on Instagram at @audiblyhaunted Stop by, s…

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Season Two Trailer 1:04

2M ago1:04

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Send us a text Welcome to Tales of Bedlam! I'm your host, Micah, and I'm thrilled to bring you a new season of fairy tale fun. It's been a while since we've shared our blend of humor and knowledge with you, exploring tales from around the globe. Dustin won't be joining me this season, but I'm excited to announce that my lovely wife will be stepping…

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Episode 421: The 5th Best Medicine 55:00

1M ago55:00

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First off, big congratulations to Gordie for achieving the fastest fully funded project on Kickstarter in the site's history. Don't believe me? Well just click the link below and see for yourself! Anyway, we also read The Strange Tale of Doctor Dog, whom we almost immediately eminent-domain for our own purposes. Check out Gordie's new Kickstarter! …

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What if Wolverine teams-up with Ka-Zar, Shanna, and Namor to save endangered species from The Conservator? (from Marvel's Wolverine: Global Jeopardy) 55:30

2M ago55:30

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Welcome to the Jungle! We (kind of) break our own rules and cover the wackiness that is Wolverine: Global Jeopard - part prestige book, part PSA. In this 1993 book (with an embossed cover), Wolverine partners with Namor, Ka-Zar and Shanna to confront the mysterious Conservator who is teleporting animals. Coming from the minds of Peter David and Ric…

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Bonus Within a Bonus!! 46:44

1M ago46:44

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Send us a text Hey, guys! So here's a little bonus episode for you....and it was actually already a bonus episode from my other podcast, SofaSpuds History! This is also a very special episode because it was the very first podcast appearance of the now famous podcaster, Skip! And what a debut it was! Seriously, guys, just listen to that professional…

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The Joshua Tree Iron Door Cave 20:31

1M ago20:31

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This week we dive into the haunting and mysterious history of the Joshua Tree Iron Door Cave. Who put it there, and why? So, let's dive into that! Remember, if you want more Audibly Haunted make sure to follow on Instagram at @audiblyhaunted Make sure to leave a rating and review!! Stop by, send an text and chat with your Audibly Haunted host!…

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Twisted Tuesday for August 6 - Pluto Gives Up On the Podcast, Or Tries To, Anyway 7:19

1M ago7:19

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. I tried my best. I wanted to leave this podcast. Nobody wanted to hear me complain. I couldn't get anyone to cooperate with me. Despite all of my setbacks, though, Hades wouldn't allow me to go. What kind of nonsense is this? Knowing what I know about him, I decided it was best not to argue.…

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The Lambikin: Clever Escapes and Predatory Perils 12:30

2M ago12:30

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Send us a text Can cunning and cleverness save an innocent lamb from becoming a meal for a host of hungry predators? Join Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter as they unravel the delightful Indian folklore tale of "Lambikin," compiled by Joseph Jacobs in 1910. You’ll encounter the naive yet resourceful Lambikin, who outwits a series of determined predators…

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Episode 420: Corn, Lies, Hijinks, Bird Terror, Bones and Blood (Aztec Creation Myths Part 2) 56:36

1M ago56:36

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After a brief-but-crucial PSA, and a short check in on the modern AI hellscape we all call the internet, we return our attention to finishing last week's Aztec Creation Myths. Check out Gordie's new Kickstarter! Suggested talking points: The Chuck E. Cheese of Gas Stations, Deceiving Faster Than We Can Think, An Animal That Can Throw a Punch, White…

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The Tales of Beetle the Bard 23:52

2M ago23:52

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This week we take another look into the world of Harry Potter. This time, we turn our focus onto the fairytales found in "The Tales of Beetle the Bard". You can say these are like the Grimm Fairytales within the Harry Potter universe. Join me as we take a deeper look at 3 of the stories within. We face fountains that are said to grant the wish of t…

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The Dead Mother: Zombie Baby Mysteries 10:52

2M ago10:52

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Send us a text What if a ghostly presence answered your baby's nighttime cries? Join us for a spine-chilling and laughter-filled episode of Tales of Pelham, where we unravel the eerie Russian fairy tale "The Dead Mother" by W.R.S. Ralston. We kick things off with our signature brand of playful banter and famous quotes, setting the stage for a tale …

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What if Deadpool [redacted] the Marvel multiverse? From the MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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It's fourth wall breaking fun as Guido and Rob are joined by Elliot from @ElliotComicArt to discuss the new film Deadpool & Wolverine! We talk our background with the Deadpool franchise (and the Fox Universe Marvel films) before sharing our thoughts on the new Shawn Levy directed film. We wrap up by discussing some of Marvel's big San Diego Comic C…

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Famous Last Words 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

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Send us a text Did you ever think about what your last words might be? Some people might be inclined to plan ahead so that their last impact on the world might be memorable or profound. Some people prefer to make a funny exit; and there are others who use their last words to make peace with their maker. Either way, for some reason, we cling to thes…

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The Yellow Wallpaper 23:21

2M ago23:21

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This week we take an in-depth look into the psychological torment caused by oppression and isolation in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper". So, let's dive into that! Stop by, send an text and chat with your Audibly Haunted host!

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Trailer Thursday for 07-25-2024 - Dead If You Do and Dead If You Don't 1:49

2M ago1:49

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! What happens if you're in a catch-22 that could cost your life? In this teaser, Hassan finds himself in just such a predicament. After successfully fetching the princess's horse, she strikes it down and says that she won't come out of her chambers until the horse is brought back to life. Of co…

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The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy Part Three: A Timeless Tale of Identity and Courage 45:16

2M ago45:16

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Send us a text Join us on Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the final chapter of "The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy," where Ilion faces emotional turmoil and a humorous mix of characters, including the return of Dr. Knowall and Death. The emperor's drastic commands and Sunlight's mystical advice create a whirlwind of urgency and intrigue that will kee…

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The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy Part Two: A Timeless Tale of Identity and Courage 47:15

2M ago47:15

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Send us a text Did you know a princess could defeat a twelve-headed dragon while disguised as a boy? Join our whimsical hosts, Knob Twister and the enigmatic Mr. Death Hades, along with the brilliant Dr. Knowall, in another captivating installment of "Tales of Bedlam." This episode is packed with daring adventures, from crossing treacherous bridges…

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Toss-Up Tuesday for July 23, 2024 - Hades Sends Out an SOS 1:44

2M ago1:44

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! Today, Hades tells you all how happy he is sitting by the Lethe working on his podcast. All is not as it seems, however, for within his message lies another more dramatic one. Can you work it out? If so, feel free to send your answer to Zeus@firesidefolklorewithhades.com and you'll win a $20 g…

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The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy Part One: A Timeless Tale of Identity and Courage 29:52

2M ago29:52

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Send us a text What happens when an emperor demands sons from conquered kingdoms and faces the reality of no male heirs? Join us as we unravel the quirky Romanian classic "The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy" from Andrew Lang's "Violet Fairy Book." With special guests Mr. Death Hades and Dr. Know All, our light-hearted banter delves into the emperor…

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Episode 419: Jaguars Solve All Problems (Aztec Creation Myths Part 1) 59:40

2M ago59:40

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This week we spend much too much time complaining about the Disney corporation before turning our attention to some Aztec Creation Myths. Turns out this isn't even the first Sun our planet had back in the space-goop days! Neat! Check out Gordie's new Kickstarter! Suggested talking points: A Cupcake for Every Occasion, Terminally Tumblr, Floating in…

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Grimmbledon: Grand Final Results 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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We have our winner! Step on into the castle for a glitzy awards night where we reveal the Grimmbledon champion, as well as the results of the Special Awards. Thank you so much to everyone who's listened and taken part. We're away now for the rest of the summer. Click here to pick up a copy of our special Aladdin episode to see you through the hot (…

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Story Sunday for 07-21-2024 - Baucis and Philemon 12:07

2M ago12:07

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners! In this episode, Hades retells the story of Baucis and Philemon. Rather than reading from a book, he simply tells you the tale from his own memory of it. In this story, we explore the concept of Xenia, hospitality given to all guests and strangers--a concept that is sacred to Zeus. We hope you…

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Trailer Thursday for 07-18-2024 - Why You Should Keep Sacks Of Flour With You At All Times 3:36

2M ago3:36

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Send over your dead SMS messages. Greetings, listeners. In this trailer, we learn that paying it forward isn't just for humans! No, apparently it's a fashionable trend for the animal kingdom as well. Thankfully, they did because it saved Hassan's life! The tale is unfolding quite nicely, but it's been a much slower slog than I ever thought possible…

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Bremen Town Musicians: Comedic Harmony Part 2 22:51

2M ago22:51

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Send us a text What happens when four aging animals ditch their musical dreams for a life of crime-fighting? Join us on Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the uproarious conclusion to Grimm's "Bremen Town Musicians." We walk you through the animals’ hilarious misadventures as they stumble upon a robber's house, unknowingly becoming heroes. Prepare for a…

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The Hammer Heist: Norse Tale 12:00

2M ago12:00

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Heists are all fun and games until somebody gets caught. Or was the person getting caught part of the REAL plan? And what happens if you're stealing from Thor the Thunderer himself? Join Sparrow as she explores The Lay of Thrym from the Poetic Edda. Enjoying the Podcast? We want to hear from you! Leave us a review on Podchaser or follow us on Goodp…

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Whoopsie Wednesday for 07-17-2024: Persephone and Hades Share a Romantic Dance In a Spring Garden Under Twinkling Stars 2:57

2M ago2:57

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Send over your dead SMS messages. 'nuff said!By Tiffany J. Kim

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Bremen Town Musicians: Comedic Harmony Part 1 21:06

2M ago21:06

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Send us a text Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter bring to you the enchanting yet hilarious "Bremen Town Musicians," where a donkey dreams of becoming a musician and, along the way, teams up with a similarly aspiring dog, cat, and rooster. Against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic Wars Germany, we'll discuss themes of displacement and aging, all while keep…

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