Willing & Fable
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months 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 14 - Greed - All that Glitters is not Gold
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThis week we talk about the final sin in our seven deadly sins series, greed We cover the story of King Midas as well as the hunt for the Fountain of Youth. Also, jellyfish facts, you're welcome. Use code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% off your order at Diament Jewelry Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins#Greed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_of_Youth Deadlysins http://www.deadlysins.com/greed Greekmythology.com h...
Ep 14 - Greed - King Midas & The Fountain of Youth
September 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThis week we talk about the final sin in our seven deadly sins series, greed We cover the story of King Midas as well as the hunt for the Fountain of Youth. Also, jellyfish facts, you're welcome. Use code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% off your order at Diament Jewelry Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_deadly_sins#Greed https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_of_Youth Deadlysins http://www.deadlysins.com/greed Greekmythology.com h...
Ep 13 - Afterlife - Valhalla & Nirvana and Samsara
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week, we cover stories about life after death and all the possibilities the world’s belief systems have to offer. Rowan takes us on a tour of Valhalla and Tracey explains Nirvana and Samsara. Use code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% off your order at diamentjewelry.com Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afterlife#Wicca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield-maiden#:~:text=A%20shield%2Dmaiden%20(Old%20...
Ep 13 - Afterlife - Find Your Divine Eternity
August 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week, we cover stories about life after death and all the possibilities the world’s belief systems have to offer. Rowan takes us on a tour of Valhalla and Tracey explains Nirvana and Samsara. Use code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% off your order at diamentjewelry.com Sources Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afterlife#Wicca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valhalla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield-maiden#:~:text=A%20shield%2Dmaiden%20(Old%20...
Ep 12 - Gluttony - Have your Cake and Eat it too
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBTwo stories about Gluttony, its origins and what happens when you take too much from others. This week Tracey talks about the Prince of Hell and Rowan shares a gruesome tale of a giant ogre. Use code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% off your order at diamentjewelry.com The listener story this week was from Brooke @befitzgerald on Tik Tok @b.e.fitzgerald on Instagram Sources Deadlysins.com http://www.deadlysins.com/gluttony Christianity.com https://www.christianity.com/wiki/sin/what-is-the...
Ep 12 - Gluttony - Beelzebub & Ogres
August 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBTwo stories about Gluttony, its origins and what happens when you take too much from others. This week Tracey talks about the Prince of Hell and Rowan shares a gruesome tale of a giant ogre. Use code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% off your order at diamentjewelry.com The listener story this week was from Brooke @befitzgerald on Tik Tok @b.e.fitzgerald on Instagram Sources Deadlysins.com http://www.deadlysins.com/gluttony Christianity.com https://www.christianity.com/wiki/sin/what-is-the...
Ep 11 - Death Gods - Baron Samedi & Anubis
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBUse code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% your order at Diament Jewelry. This week Rowan and Tracey talk about Death Gods. Those beings are who are responsible for taking care of the once living. We talk about Baron Samedi and Anubis. Sources Anubis Poem https://allpoetry.com/poem/10427907-Anubis---by-alyson-green2003 Encyclopedia Brittanica https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bawon-Samdi https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Laveau https://www.britannica.com/topic/Anubis Youtube https:/...
Ep 11 - Death Gods - I’m Just Doing My Job Ma’am
August 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBUse code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% your order at Diament Jewelry. This week Rowan and Tracey talk about Death Gods. Those beings are who are responsible for taking care of the once living. We talk about Baron Semedi and Anubis. Sources Anubis Poem https://allpoetry.com/poem/10427907-Anubis---by-alyson-green2003 Encyclopedia Brittanica https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bawon-Samdi https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Laveau https://www.britannica.com/topic/Anubis Youtube https:/...
Ep 10 - Lust - Paris and Helen & Drukpa Kunley
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBUse code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% your order at Diament Jewelry. In this episode, Rowan and Tracey tell stories based on the theme of Lust. Tracey tells the first story of the Iliad: that of Paris and Helen and Rowan explores the shocking tales of Drukpa Kunley: the Divine Madman, or Saint of 5,000 Women. Sources Lust https://aleteia.org/2019/09/04/lust-this-deadly-sin-is-not-just-about-sex/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/articles/spiritualformation/understanding-lust.h...
Ep 10 - Lust - “Something a 14 Year Old Boy Would Write”
August 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBUse code WILLINGANDFABLE10 for 10% your order at Diament Jewelry. In this episode, Rowan and Tracey tell stories based on the theme of Lust. Tracey tells the first story of the Iliad: that of Paris and Helen and Rowan explores the shocking tales of Drukpa Kunley: the Divine Madman, or Saint of 5,000 Women. Sources Lust https://aleteia.org/2019/09/04/lust-this-deadly-sin-is-not-just-about-sex/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/articles/spiritualformation/understanding-lust.h...
Ep 9 - Fear of Women - You Should See Me in a Crown
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIn this episode Rowan and Tracey discuss two fearsome women who's stories have been told by men. What happens when two women decide to tell their tales? Meet the Adam's first wife and the first solo Queen of England. Sources ‘Lilith’ by Enid Dame http://www.lilithgallery.com/library/lilith/EnidDame-Lilith.html ‘The Book of Lilith’ by Barbara Black Koltuv https://www.amazon.com/Book-Lilith-Barbara-Black-Koltuv/dp/0892540141 Biblical Archeology Society https://www.biblicalarchaeology.o...
Ep 9 - Fear of Women - Lilith & Bloody Mary
July 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIn this episode Rowan and Tracey discuss two fearsome women who's stories have been told by men. What happens when two women decide to tell their tales? Meet the Adam's first wife and the first solo Queen of England. Sources ‘Lilith’ by Enid Dame http://www.lilithgallery.com/library/lilith/EnidDame-Lilith.html ‘The Book of Lilith’ by Barbara Black Koltuv https://www.amazon.com/Book-Lilith-Barbara-Black-Koltuv/dp/0892540141 Biblical Archeology Society https://www.biblicalarchaeology.o...
Ep 8 - Envy - Osiris and Set & American Spiritualism
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn this Episode, Tracey and Rowan take a deep dive into history and explore the ancient Egyptian Myth of Osiris and Set, and the origin of American Spiritualism. Oh, and they chat about accidentally killing their plants, their DnD characters, and maybe their childhoods. Sources Bitesize Irish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWBUnixqX5g Langfocus - The Irish Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLNY8JrVYFU Christianity.com https://www.christianity.com/wiki/sin/what-is-envy-the-defi...
Ep 8 - Envy - If You Want It, They Got It
July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBIn this Episode, Tracey and Rowan take a deep dive into history and explore the ancient Egyptian Myth of Osiris and Set, and the origin of American Spiritualism. Oh, and they chat about accidentally killing their plants, their DnD characters, and maybe their childhoods. Sources Bitesize Irish https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWBUnixqX5g Langfocus - The Irish Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLNY8JrVYFU Christianity.com https://www.christianity.com/wiki/sin/what-is-envy-the-defi...
Ep 7 - Gods vs. Mortals - Oh For a Muse of Fire
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBThis week we discuss an amazing archer and a seductive sidhe In this episode Rowan and Tracey will be talking to you about what happens when mortals face off against the Gods. Whether it be God speaking to Noah in the bible, Arachne battling it out with Athena, or the Furies torturing terrible humans, Gods in mythology have a way of finding their way to speaking to and interacting with mortals. Sources Pronunciation https://chinesepod.com/tools/pronunciation/section/17 https://www.thoug...
Ep 7 - Gods vs. Mortals - Hou Yi & Leanan Sidhe
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBThis week we discuss an amazing archer and a seductive sidhe In this episode Rowan and Tracey will be talking to you about what happens when mortals face off against the Gods. Whether it be God speaking to Noah in the bible, Arachne battling it out with Athena, or the Furies torturing terrible humans, Gods in mythology have a way of finding their way to speaking to and interacting with mortals. Sources Pronunciation https://chinesepod.com/tools/pronunciation/section/17 https://www.thoug...
Ep 7 - Gods vs. Mortals Oh For a Muse of Fire
July 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBThis week we discuss an amazing archer and a seductive sidhe In this episode Rowan and Tracey will be talking to you about what happens when mortals face off against the Gods. Whether it be God speaking to Noah in the bible, Arachne battling it out with Athena, or the Furies torturing terrible humans, Gods in mythology have a way of finding their way to speaking to and interacting with mortals. Sources Pronunciation https://chinesepod.com/tools/pronunciation/section/17 https://www.thoug...
Ep 6 - Wrath - Kwakwaka’wakw & The Furies
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 56 MBShortly after we recorded this episode a news story came out about the violent arrest of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nations Chief Allan Adam. Resources can be found in the notes below for education and support. This week we talk about the third sin in our seven deadly sins series, the sin of Wrath In this episode we talk about a wicked war god and gruesome goddesses. First Nations Education and Support https://www.acfn.com/ https://www.firstnations.org/ways-to-give/ http://www.firstnat...
Ep 6 - Wrath - Hell Hath No Furies
July 07, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 56 MBShortly after we recorded this episode a news story came out about the violent arrest of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nations Chief Allan Adam. Resources can be found in the notes below for education and support. This week we talk about the third sin in our seven deadly sins series, the sin of Wrath In this episode we talk about a wicked war god and gruesome goddesses. First Nations Education and Support https://www.acfn.com/ https://www.firstnations.org/ways-to-give/ http://www.firstnat...
Ep 5 - Flood Myths - Water We Going To Do
June 30, 2020 13:51 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week Rowan and Tracey dive headfirst into two flood myths you’ve probably heard about before, but most likely not in this detail! Check out this episode to learn more about Noah’s Ark and Atlantis. Sources Timaeus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaeus_(dialogue) Infographics Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9cVdPoZ61I History Atlantis https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/atlantis Wikipedia Atlantis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis#Timaeus NatGeo Atlantis ht...
Ep 5 - Flood Myths - Noah’s Ark & Atlantis
June 30, 2020 13:51 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week Rowan and Tracey dive headfirst into two flood myths you’ve probably heard about before, but most likely not in this detail! Check out this episode to learn more about Noah’s Ark and Atlantis. Sources Timaeus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timaeus_(dialogue) Infographics Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9cVdPoZ61I History Atlantis https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/atlantis Wikipedia Atlantis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis#Timaeus NatGeo Atlantis ht...
Ep 4 - Sloth - Rip Van Winkle & Sleeping Beauty
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBTW: Sexual Assault In this episode, Rowan and Tracey channel their quarantine laziness into discussing stories centered around the sin of sloth. Do you know Rip Van Winkle or the original version of Sleeping Beauty? Sources Wikipedia Sloth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloth_(deadly_sin) Encyclopedia Britannica Rip Van Winkle https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rip-Van-Winkle-short-story-by-Irving Wikipedia Rip Van Winkle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Van_Winkle Great Northern Cat...
Ep 4 - Sloth - Beauty Sleep
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBTW: Sexual Assault In this episode, Rowan and Tracey channel their quarantine laziness into discussing stories centered around the sin of sloth. Do you know Rip Van Winkle or the original version of Sleeping Beauty? Sources Wikipedia Sloth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloth_(deadly_sin) Encyclopedia Britannica Rip Van Winkle https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rip-Van-Winkle-short-story-by-Irving Wikipedia Rip Van Winkle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Van_Winkle Great Northern Cat...
Ep 3 - Creation Goddesses - Tiamat & Izanami and Izanagi
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode, Tracey and Rowan explore Creation Goddesses and their roles in the beginning of the world...and possibly the end of it? Explore the stories of Tiamat and Izanami and Izanagi. Sources Wikipedia Mother Goddess https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_goddess Encyclopedia Britannica Mother Goddess https://www.britannica.com/topic/mother-goddess Encyclopedia Britannica Lahmu and Lahamu https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lahmu-and-Lahamu#ref233798 WikipediaTiamat https://en.wikipe...
Ep 3 - Creation Goddesses - I Brought You Into This World and I Can Take You Out Of It
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode, Tracey and Rowan explore Creation Goddesses and their roles in the beginning of the world...and possibly the end of it? Explore the stories of Tiamat and Izanami and Izanagi. Sources Wikipedia Mother Goddess https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_goddess Encyclopedia Britannica Mother Goddess https://www.britannica.com/topic/mother-goddess Encyclopedia Britannica Lahmu and Lahamu https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lahmu-and-Lahamu#ref233798 WikipediaTiamat https://en.wikipe...
Ep 2 - Pride - Arachne & Narcissus
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 33.5 MBThe first episode in our series on the seven deadly sins, Pride. We talk about an arrogant artist, a gloating goddess, and a haughty hunter. Black Lives Matter Resources: Please check out this Anti-Racism Resource Doc compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020. To quote the page itself, “This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to...
Ep 1 - Willing & Fable Trailer
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 757 KBHello! We are Rowan Hall and Tracey Harrison and we’re the hosts of the Willing & Fable Podcast. Each week we blend history, mystery, and mythology to bring you the spooky stories you wish they taught in school.
Ep 1 Willing & Fable Trailer
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 757 KBHello! We are Rowan Hall and Tracey Harrison and we’re the hosts of the Willing & Fable Podcast. Each week we blend history, mystery, and mythology to bring you the spooky stories you wish they taught in school.
Ep 1 - The Prequel - What the Heck is a Myth
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 25.9 MBHave you ever thought to yourself: ‘What the heck even is a myth? ’ Probably not, but that’s okay because Rowan and Tracey thought it for you! We even give you the answer in this episode. You’re welcome, really, no need to thank us at all. So to find out the answer to this question please listen to this week’s episode. Sources: Encyclopedia Britanica https://www.britannica.com/topic/myth/Relation-of-myths-to-other-narrative-forms Merriam Webster Dictionary https://www.merriam-webster.com...
Ep 1 - Willing & Fable - Welcome
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 7.89 MBHello! We are Rowan Hall and Tracey Harrison and we’re the hosts of the Willing & Fable Podcast. Each week we blend history, mystery, and mythology to bring you the spooky stories you wish they taught in school.
Ep 2 - Pride - Wisdom, Weaving & Water
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 40 minutes - 33.5 MBThe first episode in our series on the seven deadly sins, Pride. We talk about an arrogant artist, a gloating goddess, and a haughty hunter. Black Lives Matter Resources: Please check out this Anti-Racism Resource Doc compiled by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020. To quote the page itself, “This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen our anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now. Feel free to...
Willing and Fable Teaser Trailer
May 30, 2020 20:18 - 43 seconds - 1.63 MBRowan Hall is an LA based filmmaker and co-host of the Willing and Fable podcast alongside Tracey Harrison, a Pennsylvania based software developer. Together these best friends talk to you about what makes stories interesting and why we’re so obsessed with telling them. Check us out on our social media at Willing and Fable or look up our website willingandfable.com See you soon, ok?