Episodios

  • Welsh mythology: the Cauldron of Rebirth
    Oct 1 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the Welsh myth of the Cauldron of Rebirth. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    19 m
  • Fairy folklore: the basics & Tam Lin
    Sep 21 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the basics of fairy folklore and the Scottish folktale of Tam Lin.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    20 m
  • Greek mythology: Perseus & Andromeda
    Sep 13 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, then relay a condensed version of the story.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    15 m
  • Jewish folktales: The Finger
    Aug 23 2024

    In this episode, I talk about "The Finger," a Jewish folktale that inspired my favorite movie, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. I cover the influence the story has had on me, then relay a condensed version of it.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    7 m
  • The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
    Aug 17 2024

    In this episode, I talk about The Little Mermaid, a tragically beautiful fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen. I cover the influence the story has had on me, then read it from beginning to end.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    56 m
  • Egyptian mythology: the first mummy
    Aug 9 2024

    In this episode, I talk about the story of the first mummy from Egyptian mythology. First I cover how the story has influenced me, and then I relay a condensed version of the story. I also apologize that this one is a tad short - I didn't realize how short this story was until I wrote out the bullet points for the episode!

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    8 m
  • Aladdin & the Wonderful Lamp
    Aug 2 2024

    In this episode, I talk about Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, a popular folk or fairy tale from The Arabian Nights, which is a collection of classic Middle Eastern stories. I cover a bit of the history about Aladdin, how the story has influenced me, and then relay a condensed version of the story from beginning to end.

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    (Cover art by the incredible Gabrielle Ragusi)

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    24 m
  • Greek mythology: Heracles
    Jul 23 2024

    In this episode, I talk about Heracles, a famous hero from Greek mythology. I cover the influence the myth has had on me personally, and then relay a condensed version of his story from his birth to his death.

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    30 m