Folktales can be strange, mystical, macabre and intriguing. Join us as we explore the stories, cultu
Have you heard of the Dybbuk of Jewish folklore? It is a malicious possessing spirit most well-known
Is Rumpelstiltskin morally good or is he evil? Why does he want the queen's baby? What does nat
How does one go from slavery to equality? That is the question African Americans grappled with after
Have you heard of The Hero with a Thousand Faces? What about the hero's journey? Joseph Campbel
Have you ever wondered why humans are primed for stories? Once a story starts, its so hard to stop.
In Episode 3 "A Flowering Tree" Donna and Vanessa dive deep into this Indian fairy tale tr
Have you ever taken a journey that awakened your senses? In episode 40, we speak with Stina Gray, a
How can mythology and folklore be a tool for healing? In episode 39, Sabrina Fletcher, a bereavement
What if you are reading fairy tales all wrong? What if the witch is actually the good guy? In episod
Fairy Tale Flip (Episode #2) is a monthly collaboration with Donna Fields from Scaffolding Magic abo
Ever wonder where the idea behind the Christmas tree came from and what a tree in your house has to
What do you value and why? Values play a significant role in a community’s culture. The stories a co
Calling All Crafters or Want-to-be Crafters!! In episode 34 we explored a beautiful, modern way folk
Do you know the history beyond the famous “first Thanksgiving” feast of 1621? Our guest, Melanie Kir
Are fairytales only for children? Our guest Jack Zipes argues that folktales and fairytales are not
What do you know about Asian mythological characters? In episode 32, we spoke with Fairlane Raymundo
What do you know about Halloween? Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in America, and yet
Did you know there is a spooky side to plants? Nina Veteto is a long time forager, explorer, plant l
What ghost story has haunted you since you heard it? This spooky show with Tok Thompson, professor a
Have you ever heard of the Curse of Juilia Brown, the voodoo priestess who supposedly destroyed a sm
