Femlore Podcast (formally Feminist Folklore)
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 203 ratingsFolklore has been used for generations to share stories across cultures. Each week this season Rachael and Mindy, walk the winding path of folklore. They ask how the stories we tell influence today’s culture and how we view women. From murder ballads to fairytales, we discuss the power these stories have over us all. It won’t be just sad but maybe, just maybe, also uplifting. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femlore-podcast/support
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Episodes
Rumpelstiltskin
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBFinal episode of the season! Continuing our mothers day theme, we have Mia O’Malley (@miaomalley) from (@plussizebabywearing) to talk with us about Rumpelstiltskin. The non-profit pairing this week is NEDA (https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researched and written by Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr. Episode music by F. Laroque, available at flarocqu...
Snow White
May 05, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBAn oldie but problem-ey? This week as part of our mother's day episodes we have Mindy’s mom, Sharon, on the podcast. We discuss how Snow White influenced her life. The non-profit pairing this week is Big brothers, big sisters (https://bbbs.org/). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researched and written by Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr. Episode music by F. Laroque, available at flarocque.b...
Hansel and Gretel
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBThis week in honor of Mother’s day we are talking to Rachael’s mom, Paula Howie. We talk about Hansel and Gretel, and how Rachael’s dad was apparently terrified of this story. Makes sense though, there is a lady in the woods waiting to cook children… Good thing Hansel has Gretel around to save the day. The non-profit pairing this week is Feeding America (feedingamerica.org). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and m...
Dido Queen of Carthage
April 21, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBThis week we have a very special guest, Alex Stewart AKA @sassyconfetti, a blogger, bedwine founder, and co-host of the podcast Swipe Fat. We talk about Dido, the Queen of Carthage that flees her brother and gets a bunch of great land using an ox hide. Her legacy, though, isn't all positive. The non-profit pairing this week is the American Brain Tumor Association (https://www.abta.org/). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio pr...
Lieutenant Nun
April 14, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBThis week we have a very special guest, Anna North, author of Outlawed. We discuss the lieutenant nun, a Spanish nun that made a name by being a brutal conquistador. The non-profit pairing this week is the Okra Project (https://www.theokraproject.com). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Check out Anna’s book Outlawed at Amazon. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researched and written by Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr. Epis...
Femlore Flip: Handsome and the Beast
April 07, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week we are doing our first ever, femlore flip! You know, where we take a well known story and flip the genders and examine our own biases. For this first we are covering Beauty and the Beast, and its still has SOOOO many problems. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researched and written by Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr. Episode music by F. Laroque, available at flarocque.bandcamp.com Please consider supporting us! Leave us a rating or...
Cinderella - Part Two
March 31, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBThis week it’s part two of a two with the amazing Kalynn Bayron. She talks about her book Cinderella is Dead. And of course we continue to discuss one of the most famous Grimm tales of all time. Buckle up, this one is a doozy. The non-profit pairing this week is the It Gets Better Project (https://itgetsbetter.org/). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Check out Kalynn’s book Cinderella is Dead at Amazon. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music...
Cinderella - Part One
March 24, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBThis week it’s part one of a two part episode with the amazing Kalynn Bayron. She talks about her book Cinderella is Dead. And of course we discuss one of the most famous Grimm tales of all time. Buckle up, this one is a doozy. The non-profit pairing this week is the It Gets Better Project (https://itgetsbetter.org/). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Check out Kalynn’s book Cinderella is Dead at Amazon. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and musi...
Li Ban
March 17, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBIn honor of St. Patty’s Day, this is the Irish spin on the Little Mermaid. This story comes complete with men wanting Liban, but not for the reasons you might think. Bright side: there is a pet otter, and a horse that isn’t allowed to stop walking. The non-profit pairing this week is Oceana (https://oceana.org). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researched and written by Dr. Lauren Cr...
Girl With No Hands
March 10, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWhat happens when a girl is promised to the devil by her father? Well, she loses her hands (autonomy metaphor anyone?). What about when she finds herself in more danger once she actually marries the prince? Well, you’ll have to listen to our first episode of season 3 to find out. The non-profit pairing this week is National Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation (https://nwcave.org/). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio p...
Tannakin Skinker
December 02, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBIt's our last episode of the season and we are revisiting a tale we've covered before: Tannakin Skinker. This story is like Cinderella, if Cinderella were a pig faced woman who was forced into marriage to get rid of a curse. Kinda close right? The non-profit pairing this week is Girls Inc (https://girlsinc.org/). We will be making a donation, and we hope you do too. Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researched and written by Dr. Lauren ...
Thor: The Lay of Thrym
November 25, 2020 13:57 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week, it's the thunder god and Thursday namesake: Thor. This story is a gender bending one, Thor has to dress up as Freya and pretend to marry someone to get his ""hammer"" back (someone queue Freud). A whole ox and several barrels of ale later, and Thor is still rocking his wedding dress. We have so. many. thoughts. Luckily! we have the wonderful Shu Matsuo Post (@shumatsuopost) author of I Took Her Name to discuss this one with us. The non-profit pairing this week is Planned Parentho...
The Little Mermaid
November 18, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBJoin us as we discuss the ins and outs of your favorite tale from your childhood, the Little Mermaid. We are so honored to have Maddie of @chunkyandfunkymaddie also give her two cents on this really problematic tale. Side note: did you know that film critics called the Disney character, "a feminist icon?" uhhh... she couldn't speak, so... yea. And yet... feels very on brand for the 90s. Looking at you Zack Morris. The non-profit pairing this week is The Loveland Foundation (thelovelandfound...
The Lion's Whiskers
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBWe are back from a short break and ready to get back to telling your favorite problematic tales. This week, we tell the story of The Lion's Whiskers with the wonderful Victoria Anraham of @fabfatfeminist. What's the Lion's whiskers about? Welp, it's made up of 99% patience and 1% whiskers. The non-profit pairing this week is the African Wildlife Foundation (www.awf.org). We will be making a donation and hope you do too! Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by ...
The Fox Sister
October 30, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBBonus episode time! Since we looooove Spooklore so much we decided to tell you another scary story. This week, in honor of Mindy and Rachael's favorite current binge, Lovecraft Country, we are telling the tale of the Kumiho. Except for this one attacks her family instead of randomly boring men at bars. We won't be dropping an episode on 11/4, so this will have to carry you through until our next episode on the 11th. Oh, and go vote! The non profit pairing this week is League of Women Voters...
Pinky Pinky
October 28, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBMwahahaha, it’s Spooklore season, Femlore fans! Rachael's favorite kind of season. This year we are kicking Spooklore off with a tale from South Africa. Pinky Pinky is the thing your nightmares are made of and we can't wait to tell you all about him. Listen if you DAAAARE! The non-profit pairing this week is HPSA South Africa (www.hpsa.org.za). We will be making a donation and hope you do too! Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Research...
Don Cholecha
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBThis week Gayatri Patel of CARE.org joins us for a Nepalese story called Don Cholecha. The story involves a goat, a little girl and of course an elderly couple that happen to be demons. Don Cholecha is a story about a girl that never gives up, and eats food vomited by a goat. Something we can all (mostly) relate to. The non profit pairing this week is CARE.org (www.care.org). We will be making a donation and hope you do too! Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and mu...
Queen of Sheba
October 14, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBThis week our guest, model and creative Ushshi Rahman (@ushishi), helps us discuss the Queen of Sheba. A story about a woman who asked a lot of questions, and potentially showed her true self on a glass floor. Our main question, how does one walk on a glass floor? (sounds dangerous)... The non profit pairing this week is United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (www.ohchr.org). We will be making a donation and hope you do too! Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audi...
Pocahontas
October 07, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn celebration of "Indigenous Peoples' Day" we talk to Nicholet of Redstreak Girl about the problematic and her personally complex relationship with Pocahontas. Take a listen as we discuss one of the most famous versions of the story, Disney’s Pocahontas. The non profit pairing this week is National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (niwrc.org). We will be making a donation and hope you do too! Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researc...
8: Mulan Pt. 2
May 27, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWho was Mulan and what does she symbolize beyond just a bad*ss warrior making her name in the emperor's army of Ancient China? This is the second episode in a special, two-part discussion on Mulan with the wonderful Giovanni Santiago--Gio for short--who, like Mulan is a true warrior, and our first male guest! So listen along and let us know what you think. Share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast and as always, share this episode with your friends so we can keep creating! You...
Quick Announcement
May 24, 2020 00:04 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBHey Femlore Fam, we have an announcement. But don't worry, we are already working on season 2! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/femlore-podcast/support
7: Mulan Pt. 1
May 20, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWho was Mulan and what does she symbolize beyond just a bad*ss warrior making her name in the emperor's army of Ancient China? We will spend two episodes on Mulan with the wonderful Giovonni Santiago--Gio for short--who, like Mulan is a true warrior, and our first male guest! So listen along and let us know what you think. Share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast and as always, share this episode with your friends so we can keep creating! Your support, shares, and reviews are...
6: The Silent Grove
May 13, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBMary Stevenson had lived in Berkshire hamlet for all of her 16 years. She met a man, carried his baby, and then she was murdered. This story is based on the popular genre of murder ballads from the United Kingdom and Appalachia. So listen along and let us know what you think. Share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast and as always, share this episode with your friends so we can keep creating! Your support, shares, and reviews are all greatly appreciated! This week's non-profit...
5: The Two Volcanoes
May 06, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBTwo volcanoes tower over the valley of Mexico. From each summit you can see the other, through rain or shine. They feel connected and that’s because they are. Join us as we tell the story of the Two Volcanos to commemorate Mexican American culture in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. We love hearing from you, so please share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast, send this episode to a friend, and leave us a review. Your support is greatly appreciated and helps us continue creating ...
4: Grace the Bald
April 29, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWhat did the Pirate Queen say to the Virgin Queen? You’ll have to listen along to find out. On this episode, we discuss the life and legend of Grace the Bald aka the Pirate Queen, including her encounter with Queen Elizabeth I. Two women redefining what it meant to be a woman in their male-dominated society. So get your handkerchiefs ready and give it a listen. We love hearing from you, so please share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast, send this episode to a friend, and le...
3: The Al
April 22, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBRachael and Mindy explore the myth of Al, a creature that punishes women with the pains of childbirth. The story of Als has roots in Armenia, Mongolia, Iran and Central Asia. So listen along and let us know what you think. Share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast and as always, share this episode with your friends so we can keep creating! Your support, shares, and reviews are all greatly appreciated! This week's non-profit pairing is Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). Join us in...
2: Clementine
April 15, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week Mindy and Rachael invite their friend Natalie Craig from @natalieinthecity_ to discuss the seemingly innocent tune, Clementine. This song may seem innocent enough but there is much more to this little diddy than you may remember, including the fat shaming version originally performed by Bing Crosby! So listen along and let us know what you think. Share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast and as always, share this episode with your friends so we can keep creating! Your...
1: Swan Princess
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBBased on a Tchaikovsky ballet, Swan Lake, Rachael tells a story about a beautiful princess (eyeroll) who is under the spell of a sorcerer. But don't worry, there is a prince who attempts to save the day, and fails miserably. It's a real nail biter, and had us asking, "Wait, did she even ask him to go with her?" Share your thoughts with us on instagram @femlorepodcast and, as always, share this episode with your friends so we can keep 'em coming! Your support, shares, and reviews are all great...
1: Femlore is BACK, baby!
April 01, 2020 14:08 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBRachael calls in from her bunker in New Mexico (also known as her in-laws house) with some important news! This is not a prank! We will be back in your earbuds next week! Our team has been working hard to move our drop date up and we are excited to announce that the first episode of our new season will drop on Wednesday, April 8. We will then bring you a new episode each week for 9 more weeks! This 10 week season is not an April Fools prank, it is real life and we hope you love it as much a...
26: Feminist Folklore's Farewell
July 17, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe final episode of Feminist Folklore is a two-fer. Rachael, and Carlea both share stories of women's enduring supernatural rage: the Banshee, and the Furies. Rachael, Carlea, and Aaron also discuss what the show has meant to them. Thank you, Femlore listeners, for joining us on this wonderful, if sometimes problematic, journey. Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music: "Dead From The Beginning, Alive Till The End" and "Clusticus the Mistaken" performed by Docto...
25: Crafting for Princesses
July 10, 2019 14:42 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBA woman's work is never done! Especially when she has to take a vow of silence and make shirts for six years straight to free her brothers from an evil spell. Sounds like a Project Runway challenge from hell! Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music: "Schubert's Sonata in B Flat, D. 960 - II. Andante sostenuto" Performed by David H. Porter (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_H_Porter/) . Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on Twit...
24: Legs! She's Got 'Em!
July 03, 2019 12:08 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week, Rachael shares a classic tale from our back catalog, with all new discussion. It's The Little Mermaid, the tale of a spunky sea lass who just wants to be where the people are. Or does she want a soul? This story may not be quite what you remembered, if you're most familiar with a certain animated children's film. Audio engineering by Aaron Crossland. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @femlorepod and on Instagram @feministfolklorepodcast. You ...
22: Not a Girl, Not Yet a Monster
June 26, 2019 12:38 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week, Carlea and Rachael lead with a sad announcement, but there's still a story to share: Medusa. This classic monster's backstory is more disturbing than you might remember, and she's more sympathetic villain than you might expect. Actually, she's less villain than she is victim. But she does have some very rad hair. Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music by Premiumbeats.com. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @feml...
21: Cinderella But Not
June 19, 2019 12:05 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week, Rachael shares an early version of Cinderella you may not have heard of. Actually, Cinderella is a version of this story. It's got all the toxic beauty standards and challenging family dynamics you know and love, in a completely different context! Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music by Premiumbeats.com. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @femlorepod and on Instagram @feministfolklorepodcast. You can also like...
20: Goldilocks' Life of Crime
June 12, 2019 12:03 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week, Carlea shares a version of "The Three Bears" that may not be quite as familiar as the tried-and-true story. What if the person who stole from the bears wasn't a cute, little blonde girl? Is this story a cautionary tale about privilege, or a takedown of the right to property? Or both? Or neither??? Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music by Premiumbeats.com. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @femlorepod and on In...
19: The Interspecies Bachelorette
June 05, 2019 12:19 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week, Rachael shares a story about a humble man in search of a wife, and the fabulous mouse who must prove herself worthy of his affections. If you like dubious criteria for selecting a spouse or deadly stakes for finding love, this one's for you! Content Warning: Death Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music by Premiumbeats.com. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @femlorepod and on Instagram @feministfolklorepodcast. ...
18: Who's The Vainest Of Them All?
May 29, 2019 13:33 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week, Carlea shares a story you know and love: Snow White! It's got all the murderous jealousy and necrophilia you remember, plus child brides and poison hair accessories. Ahh, a true classic! Thanks, patriarchal beauty standards! Content Warning: Attempted murder, attempted cannibalism, child marriage, torture Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music by Soundsnap. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on Twitter @femlorepod and on I...
17: Sleeping Beauty But Worse
May 22, 2019 12:47 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week, Rachael shares a version of a classic story that’s so much worse than you remember it. That’s right, it’s “Sun, Moon, and Talia””, now with more 100% rape, infidelity, and cannibalism than the “Sleeping Beauty” you know! Content Warning: Rape, cannibalism Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story Music: “Rhapsody No. 2 in G Minor (Brahms)” performed by Nico De Napoli (freemusicpublicdomain.com (http://freemusicpublicdomain.com/) ); Licensed under Creative Com...
16: Scheherazade's Clickbait Technique
May 15, 2019 11:34 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBYou won't believe what story she tells the sultan next! This week, in honor of the upcoming release of Disney's Aladdin, Carlea shares another story from One Thousand and One Nights: Scheherazade. You know, the one where a woman marries a misogynistic mass murderer and tells him stories until he doesn't hate women anymore? Seems like a solid plan . . . Content Warning: Infidelity, spousal abuse, and murder Audio engineering, editing, and story music provided by Aaron Crossland. Don't forg...
15: Law & Order: Arabian Nights
May 08, 2019 11:51 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week, in honor of the upcoming release of Disney's _Aladdin_, Rachael shares a story from _The Thousand and One Nights:_ "The Three Apples." It's often called one of the first whodunit mysteries, and it should come as no surprise to fans of true crime that it's full of problematic treatment of women! Content Warning: Murder, gore, spousal abuse Audio engineering, editing, and story music provided by Aaron Crossland. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! You can follow us on T...
93: Introducing Earth Break!
May 07, 2019 11:38 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBOut now, Earth Break is the latest scripted series from Skylark Media. Jenny Slate stars as Lynn Gellert, the last person left on Earth. Her constant and only companion is the voice recorder she managed to salvage from her mother's house. As symptoms of a strange illness seem to set in, Lynn comes to terms with her mortality, only to realize that she's not sick, she's pregnant. Lynn is not a survivalist, or even good at camping, but somehow she has to find what it takes to confront a dangerou...
14: Springtime, Brought to You By the Patriarchy
May 01, 2019 13:15 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week, Carlea shares the myth of Persephone and Demeter, an ancient Greek explanation for the seasons. Because, as everyone knows, winter is caused by the abduction and forced marriage of a goddess by the king of hell. Aren't you glad it's spring? Content Warning: Kidnapping, incest, and forced marriage Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. Story music: “Soundtrack” by Komiku, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Komiku/. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!...
13: Thor's Family Needs Therapy
April 24, 2019 11:32 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week, Rachael shares a story from Norse myth about the death of Thor's brother Baldr, their mother Frigg's deadly oversharing, and, of course, everyone's favorite trickster, Loki. Oh, and let's not forget, the queen of the Medium Place underworld, Hel! And if you're familiar with her mainly as Cate Blanchett from the Marvel movie, you're in for a surprise! Turns out the original Hel wore way less eyeliner, way more corpse legs! Content Warning: Murder Audio engineering and editing ...
12: Meet La Llorona’s German Cousin
April 17, 2019 15:28 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week, Rachael shares a story that may sound familiar to fans of La Llorona: The Woman in White. She’s a tanner’s daughter, he’s a knight pretending to be someone else so he can hook up with her . . . This can't end well! And as we all know, when a woman wronged seeks justice, she must be a monster, right? Content Warning: Violence against children, discussion of rape Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Crossland. You can listen to his band, F. LaRocque, at https://flaro...
11: Morgan Le Fay Leans In
April 10, 2019 12:18 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBMove over King Arthur, Morgan Le Fay is the baddest bitch in town! This week, Carlea shares a much-requested story, Morgan Le Fay, and it sure is a doozy. Sure Morgan is murderous and deceitful, but she's also an ambitious lady trying to get what she deserves, so we kind of love her. After all, who doesn't love a female character who says to hell with likability and goes for the crown? Content Warning: violence, murder, and deception Audio engineering and editing provided by Aaron Cross...
We'll Be Right Back!
April 03, 2019 12:25 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBFeminist Folklore is taking a quick break this week! But Rachael and special guest Aaron (!!!) have something to tell you anyway: We're looking for feedback on the show, so please take a moment to fill out a quick survey and help shape Femlore's future: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/76RWF6P We'll be back next week with some exciting changes to our show format, and one of our top-requested stories to share! Audio engineering provided by Aaron Crossland. You can listen to his band, F....
10: The Girl with the Horse's Head
March 20, 2019 13:38 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week, Carlea shares a myth from China about the goddess of silk worms, who has a more upsetting origin story than you might expect. It definitely involves way more dead horses than anticipated (only one, but that's still too many!). Content Warning: This episode involves discussion of violence against women and against animals. Audio engineering provided by Aaron Crossland. You can listen to his band, F. LaRocque, at https://flarocque.bandcamp.com. Story music: “Relent” by Kevin Ma...
9: The Twa Sisters
March 13, 2019 12:41 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, Rachael shares a story about two royal sisters who don't get along so well, and a traveling musician who could give Hannibal Lecter a run for his money. Hang onto your harps, kids, 'cause this one's A Lot! Content warning for murder and post-mortem body horror. Audio engineering provided by Aaron Crossland. You can listen to his band, F. LaRocque, at https://flarocque.bandcamp.com. Story music: “You Um, I’ll Ah” by Doctor Turtle, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtl...
8: The Princess and the Pea
March 06, 2019 15:58 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week, Carlea shares a story from Hans Christian Andersen about a picky prince and a very sensitive princess. Is it a celebration of ladies' delicacy, or a send-up of the nobility's oversensitivity? Who knows! Maybe both! Audio engineering provided by Aaron Crossland. You can listen to his band, F. LaRocque, at https://flarocque.bandcamp.com. Story music: “Come and Find Me” by Eric Skiff, http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Eric_Skiff/. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Yo...
7: Boo Hag
February 20, 2019 12:57 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThis week, Rachael shares a Gullah story about a beautiful woman who's not all she seems, much to the peril of her new husband. But hey, who hasn't had the urge to take off all their skin each night and go flying through the air? Oh, just the Boo Hag? OK . . . Audio engineering provided by Aaron Crossland. You can listen to his band, F. LaRocque, at https://flarocque.bandcamp.com. Story Music: “Rhapsody No. 2 in G Minor (Brahms)” performed by Nico De Napoli (freemusicpublicdomain.com); Lic...