Fabric of Folklore

Folktales can be strange, mystical, macabre and intriguing. Join us as we explore the stories, cultu

Episodes

Total: 81

Is Krampus a villain we should fear, or is he Santa's sidekick?In episode 68, we speak with Jef

In Episode 67, Tony Walker—author, narrator, and host of the popular YouTube channel Classic Ghost S

Were the medieval times a dull era? In episode 66 Alli Templeton, a historian and author of the blog

Have you encountered the Latin American hauntress, La llorona? In episode 13 of Fairy Tale Flip we d

What do fairies have to do with Halloween? And should you be afraid? That is the question we discuss

Do you knock on wood or hold your breath when driving past a graveyard? Superstitions are a fascinat

What works come to mind when you think of Gothic literature? This dark and macabre genre features ma

Have you heard of the legend of the naked dead or the vanishing hitchhiker? Join us on episode 63 as

Have you ever heard of the Chinese fairy tale &quo

What could be more perfect than the combination of live theater and folklore? In episode 62, Henry C

Do you have a story that made a deep impact in your life? In episode 61, Laura Simms, an internation

What secrets lie within Scotland's ancient folklore? Graeme Johncock, author of Scotland Storie

Have you ever read a fairy tale, and wanted to better understand what it really meant? Get ready to

You have heard of Walt Disney Parks but what do you know of Walt Disney, the man? Disney historian P

Do you know the Celtic tale of Finn McCool and the Giant's Causeway? In episode 9 of Fairy Tale

How can we apply mythology to better our well-being? In episode 58, Dr. Catherine Svehla, a storytel

Do you believe the Tasmanian tiger is still alive today? In episode 57 we chat with Daisy Ahlstone,

What impact can folktales have on children? In episode 56, Bill Gordh, an award-winning banjo player

Have you ever heard of the classic fairy tale, Donkey Skin by Charles Perrault? In episode 8 of Fair

What traditions did your father pass on to you? What traditions will you continue? In episode 55 for