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Tale of Tales

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -

a monthly two-episode podcast exploring some of the most popular tales we tell and why we tell them

History Arts Performing Arts storytelling scary stories folklore folktales fairy tales urban legends myths lore history literature
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Episodes

2.01 -- Beauty From Ashes (Part 1)

July 13, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 91.9 MB

In our first episode of season two of Tale of Tales, we'll explore patriarchal European beauty standards, the sordid and surprising interplay of colonization and international trade, and how (not) to try and get your foot to fit a shoe just a teensy bit too small...  For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! All Music Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecom...

Behind the Tales: Season 1 Finale!

June 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap wrap up Season 1 of Tale of Tales with some special announcements, some surprise tale casting, and a brand new tale that didn't make it into the season! For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By At...

1.08b -- Behind the Tales: Risen (Part 2)

June 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the eighth episode of the podcast, part two of our Easter special "Risen". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attri...

1.07b -- Behind the Tales: Risen (Part 1)

June 08, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the seventh episode of the podcast, the first part of our Easter special "Risen". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: B...

1.06b -- Behind the Tales: Breadcrumbs

June 06, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the sixth episode of the podcast, "Breadcrumbs". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://...

1.05b -- Behind the Tales: Know More, Grow Old

June 04, 2021 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the fifth episode of the podcast, "Know More, Grow Old". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License...

1.08 -- Risen (Part 2)

April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

In this (year late) episode of Tale of Tales, we'll explore problematic ancient Roman wedding rituals, a couple imaginative uses for woodworking, and some really questionable baby-rearing techniques. For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credits: "Tranquil Fields - Tense" by Alexander Nakarada  "Burnt Spirit" by Kevin MacLeod  "Satiate Strings" by Kevin MacLeod  "Lord of the Land" by K...

1.07 -- Risen (Part 1)

April 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

In this (year late) episode of Tale of Tales, we'll explore the complexities of imperialism, the joys (and sorrows) of sex, and why you literally cannot win once you've gotten yourself mixed up in goddesses' interpersonal disputes. For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credits: “Afterlife” by Alexander Nakarada  “Tranquil Fields - Eastern” by Alexander Nakarada  “Wanderer” by Alexander...

1.04b -- Behind the Tales: Driven Insane

February 24, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the fourth episode of the podcast, "Driven Insane". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http...

1.03b -- Behind the Tales: In A Dark, Dark House

February 15, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the second episode of the podcast, "In A Dark, Dark House". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lice...

1.02b -- Behind the Tales: A Mouth Great and Wide

January 28, 2021 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the second episode of the podcast, "A Mouth Great and Wide". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lic...

1.01b -- Behind the Tales: Red As Blood, White As Snow

January 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

In this new behind-the-scenes segment from the creators of Tale of Tales, Lucas Brandon and Kaitlyn Millsap discuss more of the history, the folklore, and the creative process behind the first episode of the podcast, "Red As Blood, White As Snow". For more details about past and future episodes, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credit: "Crowd Hammer" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0...

1.06 - Breadcrumbs

April 06, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

In this (late) episode of Tale of Tales, we'll explore ancient garbage dumps, abandonment issues, and how best to handle sleeping in the same room as a bunch of ogre toddlers (it involves lots of clothes-swapping and blood). For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credits: “Wanderer” by Alexander Nakarada  “Dark Times” by Kevin MacLeod  “Royal Coupling” by Kevin MacLeod  “Bent & Broken” ...

April 2020 Update

April 03, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

Hi there Tale of Tales listeners. I wanted to thank you all for your incredible patience this past month and express my fondest hopes that you are all well and safe. I also wanted to grant you an update on the podcast. We’re still running, but I had some serious technical issues at the beginning of last month and now because of the chaos surrounding COVID there is a statewide stay-at-home order here, so as of right now I’m only just settling into the new normal so to speak. All that is to s...

1.05 - Know More, Grow Old

March 13, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

***NOTICE: Due to technological issues, the audio on this episode may be a bit off, and this month's second episode may be a few days late! My apologies!*** In this episode of Tale of Tales, we'll explore the murky academic origins of the study of folklore, the innate patriarchal fear of women wanting things, and the best way to escape an immortal demon (it involves a really fast horse, but not in the way you expect). For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to t...

1.04 - Driven Insane

February 13, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode of Tale of Tales, we'll explore America's dark history with Lover's Lanes, the UK's dark history with hatchets, and society in general's dark history with *checks notes* lots and lots of minority groups. For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credits: “Bent and Broken” by Kevin MacLeod  “In Your Arms” by Kevin MacLeod  “The Dread” by Kevin MacLeod  “Return of Lazarus” by...

1.03 - In A Dark, Dark House

February 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

In this episode of Tale of Tales, we'll explore the ghosts of our folkloric past, the insecurities that surround new places and new responsibilities, and how best to survive dismembered body parts falling down your chimney (spoiler: it involves more bowling than you might expect).  For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credits: “The Dread” by Kevin MacLeod  “Return of Lazarus” by Kevin...

1.02 - A Mouth Great and Wide

January 13, 2020 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In this episode of Tale of Tales, we'll explore the time-old tradition of victim-shaming, color theory in folklore, and how best to escape a crossdressing werewolf (spoiler: the easiest is just to excuse yourself to the bathroom).  For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Music Credits: "Fantasy Ambiance" by Alexander Nakarada "Dark Tension Rising" by Mattia Cupelli "Ancient Winds" by Kevin Mac...

1.01 - Red As Blood, White As Snow

January 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

On this inaugural episode of Tale of Tales, we discuss the ways how the Grimms and Disney made fairy tales into stories for children, how beauty and value intersect in patriarchal societies, and how many creative ways you can kill a child who's in your way (spoiler alert: more than one involve apples).  For more details, show notes, and a full track listing, head on over to taleoftalespod.com, and feel free to subscribe, share, and review! Guest starring Kaitlyn Millsap Music Credits: "Fig...