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Not Your Mother's Goose

52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

Welcome to Topher Goggin's totally irreverent, mega-sarcastic fairy tale recaps for grown-ups, with laugh out loud "news" stories thrown in for good measure. This is definitely not your mother's goose.

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Secret Bonus Episode: Winnie-the-Pooh, Jack and Jill, The Farmer in the Dell

August 12, 2023 21:48 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

If you needs just one more dose of Not Your Mother's Goose, you're in luck. Back in 2021, we released a secret "bonus" episode for new subscribers to the "Goose Droppings" email list. Now it's going out to the world. Have some hunny with Winnie-the-Pooh, select a wife for the Farmer in the Dell, and fire up Rapunzel's Jukebox with original version of Andrew Mitchell's Rip Van Winkle tune, "Snooze."

The Price Is Right, Old King Cole, Three Blind Mice, and American Pie

April 25, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MB

Not Your Mother's Goose wraps up with a mammoth finale, featuring everything from The Price Is Right to Three Blind Mice, and our most ambitious Rapunzel's Jukebox song ever, American Pie. Don't miss your last chance to: * Come on down with Bob Barker, as we take a snow day from school and watch The Price Is Right * Clean up the leftover nursery rhymes, like Three Blind Mice and Old King Cole * Head to the before-and-after movies to watch The Gingerbread Man-in-Black * Check out th...

Rapunzel's Jukebox - Behind the Music 3

April 04, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

Our next-to-last episode features the return of Andrew Mitchell, back to play all of our hilarious songs from the past years, plus a brand new Herman's Hermits parody, as "Something Good" turns into a Pinocchio tune - "Something Wood." Songs: - Hey Mary's Lamb (Carrie Anne by the Hollies) - Walking to Grandma's (Walking in Memphis by Mark Cohn) - Wonderland (Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett) - Gals in High Places (Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks) - Ichabod Crane (Sweet Baby Ja...

Scooby Doo, Tarzan, Mousetrap, and Rapunzel's Jukebox

March 14, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

We'll fire up the Mystery Machine with Scooby Doo and chase some ghosts (and/or cranky middle-aged guys in rubber masks), swing on some vines with Tarzan, and give a 2-star rating for hospitality to the folks from "She'll Be Comin' Around the Mountain." Plus we'll check the news, which is sponsored by the Big Bad Wolf's new meal kit service, Hello Flesh, and fire up a new Tom Petty Medley on Rapunzel's Jukebox.

Batman, Humpty Dumpty, "Woolbrite" and More

February 21, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

It's time to rid Gotham City of filth with Bruce Wayne, examine the curious songwriting choices of Rock-a-Bye Baby, and get your sheep white as snow with this week's sponsor, Woolbrite. Plus: - Try to help Humpty Dumpty by calling all the King's paramedics - Examine the classroom game 7-Up to learn why I was so bad at it (Answer: I got CHEATED!!) - In the news, Mario pays a record littering fine for dropping banana peels and other objects on highways - In depth analysis of what kin...

Popeye, Yogi Bear, Uno, and Final Dining Results!

January 31, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

How much can we fit into one show? About this much: * Set sail on the Spinach Seas with Popeye * Do some work on the railroad with Dinah (and 'someone') * Pick a loser with Eeny Meeny Miney Mo * Dump a Wild Draw Four on that loser playing Uno * In the News, Cinderella's Demolition Derby entry ends poorly when the event runs past midnight * Get a drink from our latest sponsor, the new liquor store, "Hogsmeade Hooch" * Rapunzel's Jukebox takes a swing at The Archies * AND the results ...

The Cat in the Hat, Pinocchi-yoga, Dining Tournament, Rapunzel's Jukebox

January 10, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

The Tournament of Disney Dining has been whittled down to the last 8 restaurants - we'll recap the action so far and introduce you to the Plate 8. Also: - See if we can get one of those Housekeeping Zambonis like the Cat in the Hat - In the news, Ursula's selection as the keynote speaker for Career Day raises eyebrows - We'll check out Rogue 101 Dalamatians in a new movie before-and-after - Jump some candlesticks with Jack Be Nimble - Andrew Mitchell is back, this time with a guitar...

The Grinch, Dance Crazes, and Disney Dining Tourney Kickoff

December 20, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

We're back with our final show of 2022, jam packed with all kinds of fun. * We'll head to Whoville to check in on the Grinch * In the news, Santa gets stuck in Mario's chimney after a poor decision to eat a mushroom * Teach kids to say "You're Welcome" in all circumstances with the new Maui on Manners program * Gastroenterology meets Bug Zappers in "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" * We'll announce the field and kick off our Tournament of Disney Dining. Did you favorite re...

Super Mario Brothers, Encyclopedia Brown, Magic School Bus

November 29, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

It's time to save the Princess with Mario - well, it will be as soon as we take the cartridge out of the Nintendo, blow on it, and put it back in and try again. Go chase down Bowser, and follow it up with: * A ride on the Magic School Bus * An Encylopedia Brown Mystery * In the news: The Tortoise announces his title defense against a sloth in the "Trudge Through the Sludge" * Pride Rock has a hot new reality show to pick a king, it's goodbye Star Search, hello Scar Search * Rapunzel...

More Sesame Street, Alice's Restaurant in Wonderland, iStone from Hansel

November 08, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MB

Not Your Mother's Goose returns to Sesame Street, as we find a random episode online and live tweet it (only to have it turn out to be the show with the big Snuffy reveal!) Also: * Just in time for Thanksgiving, we'll visit Alice's Restaurant in Wonderland. * In the news: We're off to see the Wizard, but slowly, due to construction on the Yellow Brick Road. Plus Rumpelstiltskin fills in with Penn and Teller. * Sponsor: The iStone by Hansel - mobile technology to help avoid getting d...

Sesame Street, Home on the Range, and ... Tecmo Bowl (Why Not?)

October 18, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

From the Old West to the AFC West, this episode has a little of everything. Along the way we'll: * Finish up our PBS afternoon with a visit to Sesame Street. * Take "Songs Written By Otolaryngologists For 200, Ken" - checking out Home on the Range * Block a field goal or two with Lawrence Taylor on Tecmo Bowl * In the news, Disney can't figure why sales are struggling at the apple stand near the Snow White ride * Just in time for Halloween, the Headless Horseman has opened one of th...

PBS Pledge Break: Mr. Rogers, Reading Rainbow, Square One, Carmen Sandiego

September 27, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

It's time to flip the channel to PBS (and travel back 30 years or so), as we re-live all your childhood favorites. * Ride the trolley on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood * Take Levar Burton's word for it on Reading Rainbow  * Join Mathnet to chase crooks with your abacus on Square One * Chase more crooks (and hope you get the South America map) on Carmen Sandiego  Plus a regular dose of news, and sponsorship from your favorite coffin supply store, "Blood, Bath & Beyond"

Sidekicks Finale, Captain Kangaroo, Hush Little Baby

September 06, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

It's Genie vs. Olaf, as we crown a champ in the Tournament of Disney Sidekicks. Tune in to meet the winner, then stay to: * Spend your morning with Captain Kangaroo, which seems to be what you'd get if you visited your grandpa (who happened be a circus ringmaster with some odd neighbors). * Get some horrible parenting ideas from the writers of Hush, Little Baby * Head to the theater to see our latest mashup, the Book of Dumboba Fett * Check the news, including Mary Poppins and Aladd...

Tournament of Sidekicks, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Twitter 2.0

August 16, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

The NYMG Tournament of Disney Sidekicks rolls on. We're reached the Overlooked 8, and have a full update, plus analysis from our typically clueless "expert" panel. Plus: * Reaquaint yourself with Alvin and the Chipmunks, one high note at a time. * News: Disney Hires Ghostbusters to Clean Up Haunted Mansion * Head to the before-and-after(ish) movies with Wookiee of the Year * Review Rumpelstiltskin's Twitter feed, with tweets from everyone from Tarzan to Bingo (...was his name-o) ...

Tournament of Sidekicks, The Flintstones, The Emperor's New Cars

July 26, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

The Tournnament of Disney Sidekicks gets underway with the announcement of the field. Plus: * It's back to Bedrock with the Flintstones, including a reference to the Grand Poobah. * In the news, Rip Van Winkle gets the nod as new host of the Late Late Show. * The Emperor takes his clothing technology to the assembly line on the Emperor's New Cars (starring Clark Ramsey) * Georgie Porgie gets another look, including some speculation about pudding and pie. * Andrew Mitchell is back wi...

Ads Bonanza II

July 05, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

It's every fake ad we've done (since the last time we did a show like this), complete with the background stories of how the ideas started and how they got recorded. Here are just a few of the favorites you can hear again for the first time: ·      Bitecoin – the Big Bad Wolf’s Cryptocurrency ·      Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes – Rapunzel’s Dandruff Shampoo that prevents flakes right down to your ankles ·      H&R Croc – Captain Hook’s Tax Prep Folks ·      Eeyore: The Musi...

TaleSpin, Superman, and True Crime: Not Your Mother's Goons

June 14, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Our three week series on the Disney Afternoon wraps up with TaleSpin - listen now and you won't have to start your homework until after dinner. PLUS: - The debut of "Not Your Mother's Goons" - our new True Crime series - as we dive deep into the Gingerbread Man - We check in on the other fairy tale characters named Mary, and Mary Mary Quite Contrary plugs her new lawn care business in an ad. - In the news, the Great Pumpkin gets busted bulking up with PEDs, and the family of a concu...

Rescue Rangers, The Three Stooges, "Hey, Mary's Lamb"

May 24, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

The Goose is Loose again, as we continue our trip through the Disney Afternoon with Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers. Plus: * In the news, Pac-Man: The Musical struggles, and Dr. Seuss sets a new email record after hiring Spam-I-Am. * That dude in Daisy, Daisy/A Bicycle Built For Two serves up the worst marriage proposal ever. * A new segment - Newtonian Fairy Tales * If you need humor, but booger jokes are touch too sophisticated, our review of the Three Stooges will be right up your...

Duck Tales, Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, Free Wee Willy

May 03, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

We're back with a good, old-fashioned "regular" episode. * We'll kick off a review of the Disney Afternoon by diving into Scrooge's Money Bin on Duck Tales. * Ali Baba slowly whittles down 40 thieves to 0 (bring a calculator) * In the news: Area Man Done Row-Row-Rowing His Boat, Buys An Outboard * Dr. Seuss moves to the world of financial literacy with the release of Fox In Stocks.  * We award our career achievement prize in athletics to Goofy

Rapunzel's Jukebox - Behind the Music Two (Part 2)

April 12, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

It's the second half of our Behind the Music special, with more from Andrew Mitchell. Andrew is back to tell the stories behind four more song parodies, plus deliver a brand new song snippet from Trisha Yearwood. PLUS a major announcement! Songs: * "Some Belles Do" ("Some Girls Do" by Sawyer Brown) * "Red Riding Hood" ("Red Rubber Ball" by The Cyrkle) * "Ran Away" ("Runaway" by Del Shannon) * "Meat in the Middle" ("Meet in the Middle" by Diamond Rio) * "She's in Love with the Boy -...

Rapunzel's Jukebox - Behind the Music Two (Part 1)

April 05, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MB

Resident singer/trombonist/kazooist Andrew Mitchell drops by for a two-part episode, looking at all our favorite parody songs from the past year, plus a brand new tune. Get the inside scoop about: - Mary With The Little Lamb (I'm Henry VII, I Am) - Runaround You (Runaround Sue) - Pride Rock, Pride Rock (New York, New York) - Dress Me, Drape Me (Bend Me, Shape Me) - Bad Bad Captain Hook (Bad Bad Leroy Brown) - Mother Goose (Penny Lane) - NEW: Wake Up Sleeping Beauty (Wake Up Little ...

Gilligan's Island, The Hokey Pokey, Phantom Menace of the Opera

March 15, 2022 12:09 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

It's a true potpourri show, with a little of everything. Such as: - Gilligan's Island - The Hokey Pokey (including its, uh, interesting names in other countries) - Everything you wanted to know about pie (ask LIttle Jack Horner) - Broadway Before-and-After with Star Wars: The Phantom Menace of the Opera - A Fairy Tale Typo worthy of an immature 8th grader - Breaking News, including Old McDonald dominating FarmVille

Episode 29: Crime Fighters Bonanza - Inspector Gadget, TMNT, Dick Tracy

February 22, 2022 11:30 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

It's the NYMG Crime Fighting Special, complete with: * Inspector Gadget (featuring a terrible Dr. Claw impression) * Dick Tracy (Inspector Gadget's predecessor, with fashion by Big Bird) * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, including a debate about whether the original Donatello sculpted with bo staff * News coverage, including Impossible Foods new plant-based Road Runner * Rapunzel's Jukebox: Andrew Mitchell tackles a Diamond Rio hit to bring Little Tommy Tucker to the airwaves

Crime Fighters Bonanza - Inspector Gadget, TMNT, Dick Tracy

February 22, 2022 11:30 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

It's the NYMG Crime Fighting Special, complete with: * Inspector Gadget (featuring a terrible Dr. Claw impression) * Dick Tracy (Inspector Gadget's predecessor, with fashion by Big Bird) * Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, including a debate about whether the original Donatello sculpted with bo staff * News coverage, including Impossible Foods new plant-based Road Runner * Rapunzel's Jukebox: Andrew Mitchell tackles a Diamond Rio hit to bring Little Tommy Tucker to the airwaves

Corduroy, Little Miss Mullet, Rapunzel's Jukebox, Disney Rides Champ,

February 01, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MB

We'll name the winner in the Tournament of Disney Rides presented by World of Walt, as either Rise of the Resistance or Haunted Mansion claim the crown. Then we'll remember the story of Corduroy, and write up our first Fairy Tale Typo, Little Miss Mullet. Plus: * News: Flynn Rider Competes on American Gladiators, and Captain Nemo signs on for Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Three Men In a Sub * Climb the clock with Hickory Dickory Dock (which apparently has a secret verse about a snake?) * Andrew M...

Old Mother Hubbard, Little Red Robin Hood, More Tournament of Rides

January 11, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

The Tournament of Disney Rides presented by World of Walt is down to its final two attractions, and we've got all the info. We'll hear from Herb Leibacher from World of Walt (recorded IN Epcot), break down the voting, and preview the finals between Rise of the Resistance and Haunted Mansion. Plus: - Old Mother Hubbard - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star meets Baa Baa Black Sheep meets the ABCs meets ... Mozart? - Movie Before and After(ish): Little Red Robin Hood - The New Sure-Win Forest...

More Tournament of Rides, Ratatouille, Frosty and Rudolph, and Rapunzel's Jukebox

December 21, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MB

Not Your Mother's Goose is back just in time for Christmas, with Frosty, Rudolph, and a massive update in the Tournament of Disney Rides. We've narrowed the field to the final 16 (VOTE NOW at notyourmothersgoose.com!), and we've got all the breakdowns and analysis your MagicBand can handle. Plus: * In the news, Peloton Releases It's New In-House Flying Carpet, plus The Beast Is Named Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade (he can bring his own rose) * We'll scamper around Paris with Remy ...

Tournament of Rides, A Christmas Carol, Finding Captain Nemo

November 30, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

We introduce the 40-attraction field in our new Tournament of Disney Rides presented by World of Walt, and kick off voting in the Magic Kingdom Bracket. Plus: * Just in time for the Holidays, we'll see how Scrooge McGoose is coping with his visit from Marley. * In the news, Georgie Porgie guests on "Days of Our Lives," and Bugs Bunny launches his telemedicine service, "What's Up Doc?" * Why hire Goldman Sachs when you can get investment help from the fairy tale experts, Gold-In-Sack...

The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Home Alone, Cinderella's Autocorrect

November 09, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

We'll do a plumbing project with Mickey Mouse in the Sorcerer's Apprentice, update our homeowners insurance policy with Home Alone, and check the news, where Shere Khan has signed on with the Forest Service as the voice of new fire prevention campaign. We'll also check all of your best Fairy Tale Typos, from "Little Miss Mullet" to "Jack Splat" to "Snow White and the Seven Doors" (featuring Snow's marathon run on Let's Make a Deal). Finally, Andrew Mitchell is back to fire up Rapunz...

The Oregon Trail, Little Miss Muffet, "Mulan Rouge!"

October 19, 2021 05:01 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

Head to Matt's General Store, buy some supplies, and head out on the Oregon Trail. (Remember, don't ford the river just because the average depth is 3 feet.) In the news, Scrooge McDuck becomes the latest billionaire headed to space, and London Bridge collapsed on a troll when a jumbo billy goat crosses. Plus Little Miss Muffet, Tom Tom The Piper's Son, and the new crossover movie, "Mulan Rouge!"

Villains Champion, Tangled, NHL Comes to Arendelle

September 28, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Get the full recap of the thrilling final round of the Tournament of Villains. Maleficent and Scar exchanged the lead 10 times and the final margin was just 6 votes (out of nearly 500). We'll also take a look at Tangled and This Little Piggy and have news coverage of the NHL's expansion to Arendelle and Rudolph's new compact fluorescent nose. The Big Bad Wolf has a new home improvement store named "Blowe's," and Andrew Mitchell is back with a new Rapunzel's Jukebox parody, reworking...

Tournament of Villains Finals, Dumbo, H&R Croc

September 07, 2021 00:01 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

The NYMG Tournament of Disney Villains has nearly crowned it's Baddest of All-Time, as we've reach our final two: Maleficent vs. Scar. It's bitter sorceress vs. fratricidal lion for all the marbles. Our expert panel will break it down, including analysis from our own "Sir Charles" (who may or may not be four years old). To vote in the finals, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/villains-finals  Also on this episode: * Take flight with Dumbo to learn about the placebo effect * The...

Tournament of Villains Semis, Willy Wonka, "Bad Bad Captain Hook"

August 17, 2021 13:21 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Full Episode Segment Summary: - Intro - Villains Voting Results and Announcement of Semis - News (Including Curious George getting arrested for chasing weasels, and the Geico Gecko being hired to replace Gordon Gekko) - Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (i.e. The Wind in the Willows) - Villains Tournament, ahem, "Expert" Panel (including discussion of whether Gaston was hampered by too much fast twitch muscle) - Rapunzel's Jukebox: "Bad Bad Captain Hook" by Andrew Mitchell

Tournament of Villains Round 2, Little Tommy Tucker, Sleeping Beauty and the Beast

July 27, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB

The top seeds join the fray as our Tournament of Villains hits the Evil Eight. Then we'll check on Little Tommy Tucker's search for cutlery, mashup "Sleeping Beauty and the Beast" (including terrifying new villain "Malefiston of the Magic Biceps"), learn of David Copperfield's Made-for-TV escape from Rapunzel's Tower, and dial up and Emperor's New Clothes tune on Rapunzel's Jukebox.

Tournament of Villains, Peter and the Wolf, "Pride Rock, Pride Rock"

July 06, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Tune in for the first round of our new Tournament of Villains, including tongue-in-cheek analysis from our "expert" panel, then cast your votes for the baddest of the bad. (The first round matchup of #3 seed Captain Hook vs. the Queen of Hearts looks like a barn burner.) We'll also take a look at Peter and the Wolf, learn about Gonzo's win on America's Got Talent, and rev up Rapunzel's Jukebox as Andrew Mitchell puts a Sinatra twist on "Pride Rock, Pride Rock."

Lady and the Tramp, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Fairy Tale eBay

June 15, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

We'll slurp up the spaghetti with Lady and the Tramp, investigate Mary Had a Little Lamb with Henry Ford (seriously), and search the eBaby listings where Donald Duck is selling a collection of pants (apparently unused). We'll also try another movie before-and-after with 'A Few Good Men in Tights,' and check in on Humpty Dumpty's new partnership with Aflac.

The Wizard of Oz, Green Eggs and Ham, Sheriffs, and Runaround You

May 25, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

We'll fight off the summer construction on the Yellow Brick Road to go see the Wizard, check out the world of fairy tale Sheriffs, and check the latest "news" including Dumbo signing to fly in circles at Busch Gardens as a free agent. Andrew Mitchell is back with another Rapunzel's Jukebox song, as Dion meet the Tortoise and the Hare in "Runaround You."

Special Episode! Sponsor Smorgasbord

May 04, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

We're back with another special edition, and it's all commercials! But don't worry, these are the good kind of commercials — all of the commercials we've done for our made-up fairy tale sponsors, plus the stories behind them. They're all here, from the Harry Potty series of toilet training books to your chance to get matched with Wee Willie Winkie on the "Heaps of Frogs" fairy tale dating site, and from the personal injury lawyer to the fairy tale stars (he got Humpty Dumpty $500K) ...

Mary Poppins, The Mr. Men, Frere Jacques Wins Gold In Competitive Sleeping

April 13, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

Load up your umbrellas and fly off to England, as we check out Mr. Banks' online review of Mary Poppins' nannying skills (spoiler: he's not impressed). We'll meet everyone from Mr. Noisy to Little Miss Happy, find out about Sheriff Woody's tough re-election campaign against Barney Fife, and see if we can make "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am" even sillier with a new parody song on Rapunzel's Jukebox.

Special Episode! Rapunzel's Jukebox

March 23, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

It's a special edition of Not Your Mother's Goose, highlighting all the hilarious parody songs from the show, plus an interview with show singer Andrew Mitchell (where we learn that he is actually the son of "King Kazoo"). We've also got a brand new song to complete our Beach Boys tandem, as we've turned Little Deuce Coupe into a tune about Little Bo Peep and her fellow fairy tale shepherds.

101 Dalmatians, Old McDonald, Tom Thumb and Thumbelina

March 09, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

We'll answer all your questions about 101 Dalmatians, including whether Cruella's clueless henchmen might have been related to the Wet Bandits from Home Alone. Then we'll try to figure out whether it's Old McDonald or Old MacDonald, take a closer look at Tom Thumb and Thumbelina, and head to Wrestlemania where Stone Cold Snow White drops the Candy Apple Catnap on Ronda Rowsey and The Rock battles Gaston. Plus Rapunzel's Jukebox tackles the Beach Boys, as Cinderella has Fun Fun Fun 't...

Cinderella, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Little Red Hen

February 02, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

We start with the granddaddy of all fairy tales, as we load up the pumpkin for a carriage ride with Cinderella. Then we'll bust into the bears house with Goldilocks, bake with the Little Red Hen, and listen a group of "real" people frantically try to tell Jack and the Beanstalk with no time to think through how the story goes. We'll also meet the world's premiere fairy tale personal injury lawyer (he got Humpty Dumpty $500k), and fire up Rapunzel's Jukebox for a Rick Roll.

Episode 10: Alice in Wonderland, Rip Van Winkle, and Disney Parks "News"

December 22, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

We'll get the ins and outs of Alice and Wonderland by checking out Alice's, uh, "Wikipedia" page, learn that the Bremen Town Musicians were actually and animal-based Neighborhood Watch that didn't make it to Bremen (who knew?), and snooze with Rip Van Winkle. Real Disney blogger Herb from "World of Walt" makes a guest appearance with some definitely not real Disney news, and NBC reboots The Golden Girls in the world of fairy tales.

Episode 9: The Three Little Pigs, The Jungle Book, The Sword in the Stone

December 15, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

The Big Bad Wolf returns to wreak havoc on the Three Little Pigs, Mowgli tours the animal kingdom in the Jungle Book, and we'll find England a new king via the Sword in the Stone. We'll also have some stone soup, check out Paul Bunyan's new Big and Tall Shop, and get the Little Red Hen some "Help" with Andrew Mitchell on Rapunzel's Jukebox.

Episode 8 - Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, The Princess and the Pea

December 08, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

It's tower time - we'll climb the stairs with Rapunzel and try to spin up some gold with the miller's daughter in Rumpelstiltskin. Try to get a good snooze with the Princess and the Pea, but if you can't sleep, you'll be able to fire up your phone and scroll through Humpty Dumpty's Facebook News Feed.

Episode 7: Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood

November 17, 2020 15:20 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

It's a nap-friendly episode, with both Snow White and Sleeping Beauty snoozing along. Then we'll learn about John Henry, walk to grandma's with Little Red Riding Hood, and take a crash course in how to give-a-dog-a-bone with a Masterclass in Knick Knack. Finally, Andrew Mitchell returns on Rapunzel's Jukebox, with a folksy ode to the bad guys called 'Will Villains Ever Win?"

Episode 6: Little Mermaid, Fox & the Hound, Aladdin

November 17, 2020 15:18 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Join us under the sea to hear the real story about the Little Mermaid, or above ground to revisit the Fox the Hound, or in the sky to connect with the true Aladdin. Plus, hear about Little Red Riding Hood's new movie deal and other news you can't use. 

Episode 5: Beauty & the Beast, a Moon Jumping Cow, Georgie Porgie, Hansel & Gretel

November 17, 2020 15:12 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Connect with the couch potato physique of Beast (as in Beauty & the Beast), follow the Hansel and Gretel breadcrumb trail, hear an update on Georgie Porgie's season of the Bachelor, and revisit the seemingly impossible feat of the cow jumping over the moon. 

Episode 4: Elsa & Anna, the Ant & the Grasshopper, Billy Goats, and an Emperor with no Clothes.

November 17, 2020 12:14 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Where else can you check in with Elsa & Anna, the Ant and the Grasshopper, three Billy Goats (and a Troll), and an emperor with no pants? Nowhere other than Topher Goggin's fourth episode of Not Your Mother's Goose. 

Episode 3: Peter, Gingerbread and Sleepy Hollow

November 17, 2020 12:04 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Take a ride with the Headless Horseman in Sleepy Hollow, whiff the dust in Neverland with Peter Pan, and pay a visit to the Gingerbread Man. Plus, you don't want to miss the news about Elsa's ebay listings.