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Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
In this episode, our hosts explore the often-overlooked second half of the classic fairy tale, where the story takes several dark turns after the princess awakens.
Sun, Moon, and Talia: Dark Origins of Sleeping Beauty
What if the fairy tales you grew up with had a much darker origin?
Join us in this episode of Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the chilling 1636 version of Sleeping Beauty, known as “Sun, Moon, and Talia,” by Giambattista Basile.
Sleeping Beauty: A 5-Minute History
From unsettling themes of non-consensual acts and cannibalism in Troylus and Zellandine to the sanitized and romanticized versions by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, we promise you’ll never see this fairy tale the same way again.
The Lambikin: Clever Escapes and Predatory Perils
Can cunning and cleverness save an innocent lamb from becoming a meal for a host of hungry predators?
The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy Part Three: A Timeless Tale of Identity and Courage
Join us on Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the final chapter of “The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy,” where Ilion faces emotional turmoil and a humorous mix of characters, including the return of Dr. Knowall and Death.
The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy Part Two: A Timeless Tale of Identity and Courage
This episode is packed with daring adventures, from crossing treacherous bridges to encountering battling genii. Listen as the princess, guided by her magical talking horse, aids a genius and cleverly navigates suspicions about her true identity.
The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy Part One: A Timeless Tale of Identity and Courage
What happens when an emperor demands sons from conquered kingdoms and faces the reality of no male heirs? Join us as we unravel the quirky Romanian classic “The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy” from Andrew Lang’s “Violet Fairy Book.”
Bremen Town Musicians: Comedic Harmony Part 2
What happens when four aging animals ditch their musical dreams for a life of crime-fighting? Join us on Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the uproarious conclusion to Grimm’s “Bremen Town Musicians.”
Bremen Town Musicians: Comedic Harmony Part 1
Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter bring to you the enchanting yet hilarious “Bremen Town Musicians,” where a donkey dreams of becoming a musician and, along the way, teams up with a similarly aspiring dog, cat, and rooster.