Willing & Fable
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Looking for a new, inclusive take on history and mythology? Look no further than 'Willing and Fable,' a woman-run, feminist, and LGBTQ+ podcast hosted by Rowan Hall and Tracey Harrison.
Each week, Rowan and Tracey bring to light the often overlooked and underrepresented stories of men, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, challenging traditional and biased accounts of the past.
From ancient civilizations to modern times, 'Willing and Fable' offers engaging discussions, in depth research, and original stories that will inspire you to make a positive impact in your own community.
Don't miss out on this unique podcast – subscribe to 'Willing and Fable' today and join Rowan and Tracey on their journey through history, mystery, and mythology.
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Ep 125 - The Origins of Mythology
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 2 hours - 140 MBFor the 125th episode, Rowan and Tracey go all the way back to the beginning and ask: what is mythology? They discuss the history and science behind storytelling, the chemical effects of religion on the brain, and whether or not trees have their own versions of folklore. Tracey tells us an original love story about the sun and the moon, and Rowan’s tale explores an AI coming to terms with its sentience. Sources NCBI https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4445577/ Wikipedia http...
Ep. 124 - Goblins - A Complicated Mythology
March 12, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBThis week, Rowan presents the mythologies of goblins from around the world—knockers, red caps, duendes, and dokkaebi (to name a few). We also learn about the ways goblins have been used as harmful antisemitic tropes and discuss other symbols from religion and folklore that have been used to influence public perception. Note: In this episode, we discuss the current genocide of Palestinians being perpetrated by Israel. At the time of our research, According to Aljazeera, as of January 24th, 2...
Ep. 123 - Appalachian Overview - Witches, Aliens, and Closed Traditions
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBOur hosts explore a variety of folklore from the Appalachian Mountains. Tracey dives into the folklore of the Bell Witch, the Brown Mountain Lights, and the Flat Woods Monster. Rowan tells a story about the Cryptid Community Convention and discusses some of the reasons why non-indigenous people aren’t welcome to say the name of the W. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatwoods_monster https...
Ep. 122 - The Greek Fates - Scissor Sisters
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBContinuing their conversation examining stories about the threads of fate, Rowan and Tracey discuss the Three Fates of Ancient Greek Mythology: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos. Tracey tells a story from the perspective of god experiencing manic love, the pair learn about marriage practices in Ancient Greece and China, and they explore reasons why stories of fated love might be especially important for young women in arranged marriages. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_thr...
Ep. 121 - Red Thread of Fate - Heartstrings & The God of Gay Men
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBThe Red String of Fate is famous online, but where does this myth come from? Join us as we learn more about Chinese mythology, Yue Lao (the god of love and marriage), and Tu’er Shen (the patron of homosexual love between men as far back as the 17th century). Rowan presents a gut-wrenching story about a lifetime of love, and Tracey brings the history and the tropes, so get ready for a mix of fun and feelings in this one! Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_thread_of_fate ...
Ep. 120 - Bermuda Triangle Pt. 2 - Time Travel & T.S. Eliot
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBContinuing their discussion on the Bermuda Triangle, Tracey presents theories about time travel, parallel universes, the lost city of Atlantis, methane gas, and UFOs. Rowan tells her story from the perspective of a god, exploring heaven, hell, and chronic illness. The pair also geek out about one of their favorite poets: the man, the myth, the legend, T.S. Eliot. (What can we say? Sometimes the episode sparks a variety of conversations.) Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B...
Ep. 119 Bermuda Triangle - Unmanned Ships, Unpredictable Seas, & Unidentified Transmissions
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis week, the discussion gets pointed (that's a triangle joke) when Tracey and Rowan explore the mythology of the Bermuda Triangle. Stories include the misadventures of Christopher Columbus, wandering ghost ships, ocean farts caused by methane gas, an FBI investigation, and the mysterious disappearance of Flight 19. The pair also reads the last transmissions from military training Flight 19 before the planes (and their eventual rescue party) disappeared. Sources Wikipedia https://en.w...
Ep 118 - Werewolves - Lycanthropy, Witch Trials, and Modern Medicine
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Rowan explores the lore of lycanthropes–those unfortunate souls who transform into wolves under the full moon. We explore numerous versions of werewolf mythology, the way these stories were used against innocents throughout history, how modern medicine has affected the discussion, and ways someone might gain this transformative power. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werewolf#:~:text=A%20peak%20of%20attention%20to,imprisonment%20in%20Bordeaux%20in%...
Ep 117 - Acts of God - Deadly Debris, Solar Storms, and a Lethal Lake - Feat. Spenser Starke
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week Spenser Starke joins us to discuss “Acts of God” from around the world. We talk about the Lake Nyos Disaster, the Carrington Event, and the Tunguska Incident. Instead of a story, Spenser brings in an original TTRPG that gets everyone involved in crafting an archeological adventure. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum_papyri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii https:...
Ep 116 - Pompeii Pt. 2 - Oh, Sexy Pompeii! - Feat. Spenser Starke
December 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week Spenser Starke joins us for the second in a three-part series on Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other acts of God. We talk about the history of the sexy history of Pompeii, the Herculaneum Papyri, and scandalous ancient graffiti. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum_papyri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder https://en.wikip...
Ep 116 - Pompeii Pt 2 - Oh, Sexy Pompeii! - Feat. Spenser Starke
December 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week Spenser Starke joins us for the second in a three-part series on Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other acts of God. We talk about the history of the sexy history of Pompeii, the Herculaneum Papyri, and scandalous ancient graffiti. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum_papyri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder https://en.wikip...
Ep 115 - Pompeii Part 1 - A Pliny for Your Thoughts - Feat. Spenser Starke
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week Spenser Starke joins us for the first in a three-part series on Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other acts of God. We talk about the history of the Pompeii, the science of volcanoes, and the art of archeology Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum_papyri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_th...
Ep 115 - Pompeii Pt. 1 - A Pliny for Your Thoughts - Feat. Spenser Starke
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBThis week Spenser Starke joins us for the first in a three-part series on Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other acts of God. We talk about the history of the Pompeii, the science of volcanoes, and the art of archeology Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_God https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum_papyri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_th...
Ep 114 - Beauty and the Beast - Feminism & Fairytales Pt. 2 - Feat. Kailey Bray
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe second half of our two part series on Beauty and the Beast with Kailey Bray! We talk about the authors of Beauty and the Beast, the impacts of its creation on story, and the idea of the woman as a muse. Also, Kailey tells a us her own tale. Sources From the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and Their Tellers by Marina Warner Beauty and the Beast, Old and New by Terry Windling La Belle et La Bête by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve
Ep 113 - Beauty and the Beast Pt. 1 - Feminism & Fairytales - Feat. Kailey Bray
July 11, 2023 11:49 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBKailey Bray joins us once again, this time she brings to light the tale of Beauty and the Beast. We discuss feminism, fairytales, storytelling, and Shrek Sources From the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and Their Tellers by Marina Warner Beauty and the Beast, Old and New by Terry Windling La Belle et La Bête by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve La Belle et La Bête by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas ...
Ep 113 - Beauty and the Beast - Feminism & Fairytales Pt. 1 - Feat. Kailey Bray
July 11, 2023 11:49 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBKailey Bray joins us once again, this time she brings to light the tale of Beauty and the Beast We discuss feminism, fairytales, storytelling, and Shrek Sources From the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and Their Tellers by Marina Warner Beauty and the Beast, Old and New by Terry Windling La Belle et La Bête by Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve La Belle et La Bête by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas ...
Ep 112 - Asmodeus - The Misunderstood Bad Boy of Hell- Feat. Casie Ropski
July 04, 2023 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week Tracey dives into the history and mythology behind one of Hell's top demons. The demon Prince of Lust, himself: Asmodeus Join us as we explore the enigmatic world of Asmodeus, Hell's misunderstood bad boy. Discover the depths of his character, debunk the misconceptions, and uncover his potential as a surprising love interest. From mythology to popular culture, we unravel the allure of Asmodeus. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asmodeus#In_the_texts https://en.w...
Ep 111 - The Sacred Band of Thebes - Ancient Heroes, Epic Battles, & Gay Love - Feat. Casie Ropski
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBCasie comes back to the show to share the fascinating story behind the Sacred Band of Thebes. She goes into the queer history behind the most powerful group of gay soldiers in Ancient Greece Sources Britannica https://www.britannica.com/topic/Boeotian-League History of War http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/peace_antalcidas.html The Ancients podcast, The Sacred Band of Thebes https://www.worldhistory.org/Pelopidas/ Plutarch’s writing http://classics.mit.edu/Plutarch/pelopida.ht...
Ep 110 - Aka Manto - Urban Legends & a Toilet Ghost
June 20, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week Tracey shares the tale of Aka Manto, a Japanese Urban legend about a toilet ghost. Be careful when walking into public bathrooms… Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aka_Manto https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_urban_legends Generasian https://generasian.blog/2020/12/22/deconstructing-japanese-urban-legend-and-its-cultural-integration/ Japan Travel https://en.japantravel.com/article/japanese-urban-legends/67903 Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/113...
Ep 109 - Victorian Ghost Stories - The Horror of Technology, Fashion, and the Economy
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43 MBThis week, Tracey answers the age-old question: Why were the Victorians so spooky? The answer includes Rowan’s favorite fact to tell at parties, a bit about women writers, and a scandalizing detail about…naked ghosts? Sources Cambridge https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/cambridge-history-of-the-gothic/genesis-of-the-victorian-ghost-story/BF01E846C601BD0D534B56EBF0E740A6 Interesting Literature https://interestingliterature.com/2015/10/10-classic-victorian-ghost-stories-everyone-s...
Ep 108 - Mini Myth: Telling the Bees - Grief, Gardens and Rituals
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBThis week’s show is all about sadness and sweetness. In her mini myth, Rowan describes the tradition of “telling the bees.” We dive into the grief, bee friendly gardening, and the joy of little outfits. Sources The Bee Conservancy https://thebeeconservancy.org/10-ways-to-save-the-bees/ Planet Bee Foundation https://www.planetbee.org/how-to-help-bees Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telling_the_bees\ JSTOR Daily https://daily.jstor.org/telling-the-bees/#:~:text=The%20ritual%2...
Ep 107 - Mini Myth: Adapa - Ancient Mesopotamia and Artificial Intelligence
April 18, 2023 15:37 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBMythology, Technology & The Fall of Man This week is our first Mini Myth! Tracey brings us the tale of Adapa and the Food of Life. Rowan and Tracey have conversations about technology, AI (we’re looking at you Chat GPT), zoochosis, and ancient mythology. Sources World history https://www.worldhistory.org/article/216/the-myth-of-adapa/ Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamian_myths#The_Myth_of_Adapa Sacred Texts https://www.sacred-texts.com/ane/adapa.htm UPenn http://o...
Ep 106 - Hans Christian Andersen - The Little Mermaid’s Queer Icon
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn Episode 106, Rowan tells us the history of Hans Christian Andersen and the many people he longed for the course of his life. Our hosts discuss his fairy tales, anxiety, queer identity…and that time he pissed off Charles Dickens. Was he bisexual? Was he ace? Did he compare himself to a snowman in love with a stove? (The world may never know.) Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Christian_Andersen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Lind Andersen’s Stories http://h...
Ep 105 - Radclyffe Hall - The Literary Lesbian Who Defied Gender Norms
April 04, 2023 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week Tracey talks about the (in)famous John Radclyffe Hall, a woman who defied gender norms and wrote a famously banned book: The Well of Loneliness. We also discuss the state of LGBTQ+ youth in America today and what can be done to protect the queer community Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radclyffe_Hall https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_inversion_(sexology) Literary Ladies https://www.literaryladiesguide.com/author-biography/radclyffe-hall/ Spartacus Educ...
Ep 104 - Storytime - We’re Here, We’re Queer
March 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBFor our final Storytime episode in this series we are discussing four of our favorite LGBTQ+ stories that we've written over the last three seasons. This week we talk about out and proud lesbian icon: Anne Lister, the bible’s kinkiest love story: Samson and Delilah, a goddess with gender fluid priests: Inanna, and the definitely-not-just-roommates gay couple from the Trojan war: Achilles & Patroclus. Willing and Fable Episodes: Episode 32 - Be Gay, Do Crime - Julie D’Aubigny & Anne Lister...
Ep 103 - Storytime - Badass Women of History
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn this episode, Tracey is taking us on a tour of her past stories about amazing women from history. This week’s episode includes the stories of groundbreaking baroque painter: Artemesia Gentileschi, iconic Black woman in Georgian society: Dido Elizabeth Belle, “The Terror of the South China Seas” pirate Ching Shih, and CIA’s Moscow Rules made famous by Jonna Mendez. For the full history behind each story, check out the full Willing & Fable Episodes listed below: Sources Willing and Fable...
Ep 102 Storytime - Myriad of Muses
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBFor our second Storytime episode, Rowan compiled a collection of her stories all centered around the topic of the artistic muse in history and mythology. This week’s episode includes W.B. Yates’ Leanan Sidhe, the Green Fairy of absinthe, the tragic death of the Unknown Woman of the Seine, and the tale of a science fiction unicorn. For the full history behind each story, check out the full Willing & Fable Episodes listed below: Sources Willing and Fable Episodes: Episode 7 - Gods vs Morta...
Ep 101 - Storytime - Wholesome Monsters
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBTo start off Season 4, we’re introducing Storytime Episodes! Join Rowan and Tracey for a look back on the last three years of mythology. This week’s episode includes the tales of Pennsylvania’s State cryptid the Squonk, a gargoyle from the Notre Dame, a nurturing kraken mother, and our favorite ‘bro from West Virginia: Mothman. For the full history behind each story, check out the full Willing & Fable Episodes listed below: Sources Willing & Fable Episodes Episode 20 - Cryptids - The Jer...
Ep 100 - Zeus vs. Women - The Awful Animal of the Greek Pantheon
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 121 MBFor our 100th episode we decided it was time to address the Zeus in the room. We bring you two tales about Zeus and his exploits as an animal with women in the Greek pantheon. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_(consort_of_Zeus) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leda_and_the_Swan The Collector https://www.thecollector.com/zeus/ Greek Mythology https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Zeus/zeus.html https://www.greekmythology.com/...
Ep 99 - Deadly Drinks - The Great Molasses Flood & Moonshine
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBFor the second to last episode of this season, we’re hosting a double episode. Join us to discuss The Great Molasses Flood of Boston & The History of Moonshine in the Appalachias. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonshine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch-Irish_Americans History Channel https://www.history.com/news/the-great-molass...
Ep 98 - Absinthe - Hallucinations, the Green Fairy, and the Belle Epoch
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBJoin us this week to explore the myths (and mythos) that surround the famed French spirit: absinthe. We’re diving deep into the culture of art and alcoholism following the French Revolution. The artists of the Belle Epoch may have been sad bois on a lot of drugs, but we promise there will be at least one Green Fairy. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe Science History Institute https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/the-devil-in-a-little-green-bottle-a-histor...
Ep 97 - Side Show Freaks - Language, Disability, & Performing at the Turn of the Century
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week Rowan and Tracey come together to bring you the real history of the "freak show" performances of of the late 19th century. We talk about William Henry Johnson aka "Zip the Pinhead", Ella Harper aka "The Camel Girl", Chang and Eng Bunker aka "The Siamese Twins", and Annie Jones the "Bearded Lady". Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freak_show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip_the_Pinhead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joice_Heth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geek...
Ep 96 - Haunted Castles Around The World - Dungeons, Seances, and How to DIY a Poltergeist
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis week Tracey and Rowan combined forces to bring you a Halloween-themed variety episode. Join our hosts to learn about the ghosts that occupy the great castles of the world (and stick around to learn how to DIY your own haunting!) The team explores the histories and ghost stories of Leap Castle, Castle Eltz, Predjama Castle, Himeji Castle, and Chillingham Castle. Haunted stories include: a castle in a cave, a fierce lady night, a terrifying sheep elemental, a mind-reading yokai, more tha...
Ep 95 - The Most Haunted Homes in America - Houses, Hotels, and Hipsters
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week Tracey brings you four of the most haunted homes, hotels, and castles across the United States. She covers the history and the ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel, the Whaley House, the Joshua Ward House, and Franklin Castle. Sources HGTV https://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/holidays/americas-scariest-homes-real-life-haunted-houses-pictures Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whaley_House_(San_Diego,_California) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Castle Timeout https://www.timeo...
Ep 94 - L’Inconnue de la Seine Part 2 - The Mask of the Muse
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis episode is our Part 2 of our true tale of the most kissed woman in the world. In this miniseries, Rowan presents the story of L’Inconnue de la Seine or, The Ophelia of the Seine. Our hosts discuss poetry, inspiration, CPR, and also tell a classic horror story about a man who makes death masks. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Inconnue_de_la_Seine The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/27/last-salem-witch-pardoned-elizabeth-johnson-jr-massach...
Ep 93 - L’Inconnue de la Seine Part 1 - The Most Kissed Woman in the World
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWe’re kicking off spooky season with what may be one of the eeriest true-history stories we’ve had on the show. In this two part series, Rowan presents the story of L’Inconnue de la Seine or, The Drowned Mona Lisa. Our hosts discuss the Victorian “culture of looking”, the famous Paris Morgue, death masks, drowning…and how it’s possible that they’ve both kissed a woman from the 19th century (psst…you’ve kissed her too!) Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Inconnue_de_la_...
Ep 92 - Mona Lisa - DaVinci and the Most Famous Painting in the World
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 57.9 MBThis week resident art historian Jamie Harrison is back to tell us all about the Mona Lisa. She dives into the life of DaVinci as well as the history of the painting. Sources Science ABC https://www.scienceabc.com/social-science/why-is-mona-lisa-so-famous-worth-cost-today-meaning.html Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa Leonardo Davinci https://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-mona-lisa.jsp The Lourve https://www.louvre.fr/en/explore/the-palace/from-the-mona-lisa-to-the-...
Ep 91 - Nana Buluku - West African Mother Supreme
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 64.8 MBThis week Tracey covers the mythology behind Nana Buluku, Mawu, & Lisa. She also dives into Vodun mythology and the impacts of the trans atlantic slave trade. Sources Wikidpedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nana_Buluku https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_African_Vodun https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_slave_trade Face 2 Face Africa https://face2faceafrica.com/article/nana-buluku-the-revered-goddess-and-supreme-deity-of-west-africa-and-the-car...
Ep 90 - The Hindu Goddess Durga - Facets of Divine Femininity
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week, Rowan tells us what she learned about the Hindu Goddess Durga and her association with strength, destruction, and motherhood. Our hosts discuss shakti, colonialism, and the myriad of ways to be a woman. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahishasura https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalaratri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aryan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navaratri https://en.wikipedia.or...
Ep 89 - Aqua Tofana - Poison and Polite Society
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 109 MBThis week Tracey talks about the famous 17th century poison Aqua Tofana. She dives into the tale of Giulia Tofana the supposed woman who killed over 600 men. Sources National Domestic Violence Hotline Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service Learn more 800-799-7233 SMS: Text START to 88788 Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulia_Tofana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thofania_d%27Adamo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua_Tofana SYFY http...
Ep 88 - Haunted Dolls - Terrifying Toys From Around The World
August 30, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBWe’re ready for spooky season! To close Aug-tober, Rowan is presenting a variety show of Haunted Dolls. Join us getting creeped out by Robert the Doll, Okiku, The Island of Dolls, and more… Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetishism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_doll#:~:text=According%20to%20modern%20Japanese%20folklore,on%20the%20doll%20was%20growing. Smithsonian Mag https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-creepy-dolls-180955916/ Ebay https://www.ebay.c...
Ep 87 - Elizebeth Friedman - The woman who took on Al Capone, Nazis, and J Edgar Hoover
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week Tracey brings you the story of one of America's most brilliant code breakers. She was a mother, a wife, and nemesis to multiple men Sources NCPedia https://www.ncpedia.org/history/20th-Century/1920s-women#:~:text=Women%20found%20their%20lives%20changed,woman%E2%80%9D%20was%20on%20her%20way. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizebeth_Smith_Friedman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone Historynet https://www.historynet.com/elizebeth-friedman-hidden-heroine/#:~:text...
Ep 86 - Unicorns - Mythical Creatures, Rhinoceroses, and Death by Virgin
August 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBComing back from hiatus, Rowan brings us stories of unicorns. Turns out: if it looks like a mythical creature, and has one horn like a mythical creature, it’s probably a rhinoceros. Join us in examining one-horned, magical creatures from Ancient Greece, the Indus Valley, China, England, and beyond. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicorn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicorn_horn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isidore_of_Seville https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rochester_...
Ep 85 - Quetzalcoatl - Part Bird, Part Snake, All Ancient God
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week, Tracey is sharing what she learned about the ancient Mesoamerican god Quetzalcoatl. His story survived centuries, spanning the rise and fall of nations to make him one of the most famous shape-shifting gods of the modern world. Quetzalcoatl is part bird, part snake; sometimes a god’s terrifying pet, sometimes a man and creator god in his own right. “Buckle up, Buttercup”, this mythological history is an exciting ride. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quetzalcoa...
Episode 85 - Quetzalcoatl - Part Bird, Part Snake, All Ancient God
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBThis week, Tracey is sharing what she learned about the ancient Mesoamerican god Quetzalcoatl. His story survived centuries, spanning the rise and fall of nations to make him one of the most famous shape-shifting gods of the modern world. Quetzalcoatl is part bird, part snake; sometimes a god’s terrifying pet, sometimes a man and creator god in his own right. “Buckle up, Buttercup”, this mythological history is an exciting ride. Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quetzalcoa...
Ep 84 - Listener Legends and Q&A
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBIn this relaxed post COVID-19 episode (Yup, our hosts caught it. Don’t forget to stay up on your COVID vaccine and boosters! W&F is team science!), Rowan and Tracey take it easy and chat with all of you. We read your Listener Legends as well as answer the questions you sent into us! To submit your own Listener Legends, visit: https://www.willingandfable.com/contact Sources Sant Cruz Ghost Hunters https://www.santacruzghosthunters.com/sporup-sanitarium.html CDC Local COVID-19 Guidance ...
Episode 84 - Listener Legends and Q&A
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBIn this relaxed post COVID-19 episode (Yup, our hosts caught it. Don’t forget to stay up on your COVID vaccine and boosters! W&F is team science!), Rowan and Tracey take it easy and chat with all of you. We read your Listener Legends as well as answer the questions you sent into us! To submit your own Listener Legends, visit: https://www.willingandfable.com/contact Sources Sant Cruz Ghost Hunters https://www.santacruzghosthunters.com/sporup-sanitarium.html CDC Local COVID-19 Guidance ...
Ep 83 - The Statue of David - Michelangelo, Homosexuality, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Feat. Jamie Harrison
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBJamie Harrison joins Rowan to bring us the tale of the most famous statue that almost never existed - Michelangelo’s statue of David. She covers the life of Michelangelo and the creation of the statue of David. She and Rowan also dive into modern art, teenage mutant ninja turtles, and the queer relationships Michelangelo may (or may not) have had. Sources Mental Floss: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/63040/michelangelos-david-duomo-roof New York Times: David’s Ankles https://www.ny...
Episode 83 - The Statue of David - Michelangelo, Homosexuality, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Feat. Jamie Harrison
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBJamie Harrison joins Rowan to bring us the tale of the most famous statue that almost never existed - Michelangelo’s statue of David. She covers the life of Michelangelo and the creation of the statue of David. She and Rowan also dive into modern art, teenage mutant ninja turtles, and the queer relationships Michelangelo may (or may not) have had. Sources Mental Floss: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/63040/michelangelos-david-duomo-roof New York Times: David’s Ankles https://www.ny...
Ep 82 - “Let’s Lysistrata The Men” - Roe v. Wade, Sex Strikes, and Chainsaws
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThe podcast is getting heated this week! Rowan explains why the world keeps referencing the Ancient Greek play “Lysistrata” in the wake of Judge Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. She also teaches us about the history of sex strikes, Romania’s Decree 770 outlawing abortion, and how the chainsaw was actually invented for use in childbirth. Sources Politico https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/02/supreme-court-abortion-draft-opinion-00029473 The Outrage https://www.the-outra...