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Every week The Folktale Project brings you new folklore, fairytales, myths and legends from around the world. Some tales you've heard before and some brand new.
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A nighttime story with a happy ending is what we were used to as kids, but as we grow older, we realize the world is not such a happy place after all. MaddMike, a popular horror story narrator that originated on YouTube, started a podcast, The Scarecast, to tackle the real horrific experiences of people all across the world. From crazy encounters meeting people on Craigslist, creepy pizza deliveries in the middle of nowhere, to individuals encountering evil spirits that follow them wherever ...
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Silly and Funny Things were improvised stories created as a way to calm our children when they were afraid to go to sleep. These stories were told for years before we got smart and started to record them. They are (usually) super silly and funny. WARNING: These were designed to make our kids laugh, which means they have a lot of potty humor in them. A few things to know: Each kid gets to pick a word that will show up somewhere in the Silly and Funny Thing. None of these stories are edited (w ...
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The Girl Who Sleep Stories provides a portal to realms of imagination, whimsy, and childlike joy. While crafted originally as bedtime tales, these stories can be listened to any time you need a dash of magic in your day. The Girl Who represents permission to embrace creativity, curiosity, and wonder once more. Many women have left their playful inner child in the past. These tales wish to provide a way back to your forgotten sense of lightheartedness and capacity for joy. So come—let The Gir ...
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Folktale Project Classics - Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper
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This week's tale is the classic story of Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.…
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Folktale Project Classics - American Fairytales
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This week's story is a full book! "American Fairytales" by L. Frank Baum is filled with vignettes and followed hot on the heels of the wildly successful "Wizard of Oz". As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story th…
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The Scarecast Files #14: The Haunting of UCLA's Dykstra Hall | Los Angeles, CA
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Step into the eerie world of UCLA's Dykstra Hall, where history and horror intertwine. In this chilling episode, we explore the dark secrets and unexplained phenomena that have plagued this iconic residence hall for decades. From its hopeful beginnings as a symbol of campus growth to its current reputation as one of UCLA's most haunted locations, D…
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The Scarecast Files #13: Proctor Valley Road | San Diego County, CA
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Step into the eerie world of Proctor Valley Road, a remote stretch of asphalt in San Diego County that's become a hotbed of paranormal activity and local legend. In this gripping podcast episode, we delve deep into the mysteries that have made this isolated road infamous among ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike. Episode Highlights: The Proctor …
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Folktale Project Classics - Hansel and Gretel
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This week's tale is the classic story of Hansel and Gretel. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.…
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Folktale Project Classics - The Princess Rosette
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This week's tale comes to us from France. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.By The Folktale Project
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This week's tale comes to us from Armenia. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.By The Folktale Project
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Folktale Project Classics - The Fountain of Giant Land
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This week is one of my favorite folktales from Brazil. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. Have an idea you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.By The Folktale Project
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S8E10 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories: Something Was With Me Last Night
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Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last released a podcast episode, so I thought it was time to bring back the kind of content you all love. In this episode, I’ve gathered some intriguing stories from Reddit, covering everything from paranormal encounters to creepy ex-boyfriends to strange creatures spotted on the road. Whether or not you beli…
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Folktale Project Classics - Raiko and the Shi-Ten Doji
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This week one of my favorite Japanese folktales. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. Have an idea you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com.By The Folktale Project
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This week on Folktale Project Classics we have the origin story of Count Siegfried of the Palatinate and his saint-like wife, Genovefa.By The Folktale Project
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Folktale Project Classics - Little Red Riding Hood
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The first of our Folktale Project Classics is truly a classic tale with a (perhaps) unfamiliar ending?By The Folktale Project
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Our last new story for a bit is a short (but very good) tale about death. Starting next week The Folktale Project will be replaying classic stories while we get ready for something completely new. Title: Roumanian Fairy Tales Author: Various Compiler: Mite Kremnitz Editor: J. M. Percival Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a s…
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This week's tale comes from rural Japan and shows how a young couple discovers some modern conveniences. Title: Japanese Fairy Tales Author: Grace James Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To g…
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Little Annie's Dream - An American Fairytale
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This week's story comes to us from the one and only Louisa May Alcott. 'Little Annie's Dream" is a story about controlling our negative emotions, something that I'm sure we all struggle with from time to time. Book: Flower Fables Author: Louisa May Alcott Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://ww…
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A story with quite the important message about tolerance, particularly when it comes to religion. Title: Jewish Fairy Stories Translator: Gerald Friedlander Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. …
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The Woodman and the Mountain Fairies - A Korean Folktale
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A very familiar tale of a human getting caught up in the affairs of fairies, but this time from Korea. Book: Korean Fairy Tales Author: William Elliot Griffis Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject…
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From 'Italian Popular Tales' we have the story of practical jokes gone (in my opinion) too far with Uncle Capriano. Book: Italian Popular Tales Author: Thomas Frederick Crane Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/th…
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Bedtime Story #29: Don't Let Your Kids Hide In Clothes Racks
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What would you do if your child vanished right before your eyes? And what if they returned with photographs from a place that shouldn’t exist? Join us in our next episode as we unravel the spine-chilling tale of Dee, a five-year-old girl with a newfound passion for photography. Story Credits "Parents, don't let your kids hide in clothes racks." pos…
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Imagine moving to a snowy, picturesque town in Colorado, only to find yourself in the midst of a chilling nightmare. In our upcoming episode, we delve into the unsettling experience of a young South American woman who came to the U.S. for adventure, only to find herself working for a sinister hotel owner in Silverthorne. Story Credits "The creepy h…
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The King of the Golden Mountain - A German Folktale
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This week we return to The Brothers Grimm with the harrowing tale of the making (and keeping) of a King. Book: Snowdrop & Other Tales Authors: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolk…
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The Scarecast Files #12: The Disappearance of David Gonzales
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In this Scarecast Files episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance and tragic death of 9-year-old David Gonzales. On the morning of July 31st, 2004, during a camping trip at Big Bear Lake, David vanished without a trace while attempting to retrieve a box of cookies from the family truck just 50 yards away from the Big Bear campground. Desp…
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This week from China we have a sweet and short story of the cooperation between man and nature. Book: The Chinese Fairy Book Editor: Dr. R. Wilhelm Translator: Frederick H. Martens Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.…
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Picture this: you're 27, making good money delivering pizzas, and everything seems routine. But what happens when you encounter not one, not two, but three armed robbers? In this episode, our guest recounts the terrifying details of a double delivery that went horribly wrong. From the unsettling moment of arrival to the heart-pounding confrontation…
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The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body - A Norwegian Folktale
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'The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body' is a familiar tale, but one that is at the same time very much its own story of love and kindness. Title: East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North Authors: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patre…
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