Bad Little Girl of Acoma
A darkly humorous dive into the Native American tale of the Bad Little Girl of Acoma—turkeys, curses, and watery consequences await in this wild folktale.
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Struwwelpeter (Shockheaded Peter)
Explore the twisted tales of Struwwelpeter in this Halloween special from Tales of Bedlam. Gruesome, hilarious, and oddly educational—perfect for fans of dark fairy tales.
The Dead Mother
A hilariously creepy retelling of the Russian fairy tale “The Dead Mother,” featuring zombie moms, bad babysitting, and curdled milk.
The Young Slave
What if swallowing a rose leaf could change your life forever? Join us for a spine-chilling special on Tales of Bedlam, where your hosts, Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter, unravel the bizarre and eerie story of “The Young Slave” by Gian Battista Basile.
How Some Children Played at Slaughtering
Dive into one of the Grimm Brothers’ most disturbing banned tales in this spooky Tales of Bedlam Halloween special. Not for the faint of heart!
The Flayed Old Woman
A darkly humorous retelling of an Italian folk tale, The Flayed Old Woman kicks off Tales of Bedlam’s October spooktacular with hair, horror, and hilarity.
The Rusalka Poem
Can a mystical creature’s song lead you to your doom? In this episode, Andrea joins Knob Twister as a special guest to explore the shadowy depths of Slavic folklore.
Carried Away By the Wind
A furious wizard, a helpless peasant, and a wind-swept curse—Tales of Bedlam retells this strange Polish folk tale with absurd humor and sharp knives (literally).
Humpty Dumpty Decoded
Uncover the hilarious and bizarre origins of “Humpty Dumpty” in this comedic dive by Tales of Bedlam. Was he an egg… or a cannon?
Quarrelsome Demyan
A wild Slavic tale of ego, bread, and unexpected humility. Join Tales of Bedlam for a darkly hilarious dive into Quarrelsome Demyan.