The Dark Enchantment of “The Young Slave”: Basile’s Forgotten Fairy Tale
This haunting tale from the 1600s predates many of our beloved fairy tales—and may have secretly inspired them.
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Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
A witty, modern retelling of Charles Perrault’s Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, complete with commentary, humor, and magical mayhem from Tales of Bedlam.
The Witch Wife’s Fate
Join Tales of Bedlam for a bizarre, hilarious dive into Native American folklore with the darkly magical tale of the witch wife and her owl-eyed adventures.
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 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).
Yuki Onna the Cold Lady
A chilling encounter with the legendary Yuki Onna unfolds in this comedic take on a classic Japanese fairy tale. Listen, laugh, and shiver with Tales of Bedlam.