In a Certain Land

Feb 02 2024 10

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A new storytelling podcast where Nicholas Kotar, award-winning fantasy author, retells famous and not-so-famous fairy tales from the Slavic storytelling tradition. Accompanied by original music by Natalie Wilson.

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Update on future episodes

Feb 02 2024 3 mins

In this mini-episode, composer Natalie Wilson shares some updates about the podcast and explains why there haven't been new episodes lately. After overcoming some significant technical issues, we are returning to a regular bi-weekly posting schedule at the end of March. Thanks for listening!

Vasilissa the Beautiful

Jan 11 2024 26 mins

The old Russian version of Cinderella, but a LOT weirder...

Vasilissa and the King of Underland

Dec 06 2023 27 mins

When a wander-lusting king accidentally breaks the laws of hospitality when quenching his thirst, he is forced to give his only son as a hostage to a dangerous king of the underwater lands. But this prince is no pampered ninny. He understands the value of hospitality and kindness. And so he gets some unlooked-for help...

The Chestnut Roan

Dec 04 2023 16 mins

In our first story, I'm delving into the "Ivan the Fool" cycle. It's a fun, silly, but ultimately profound tale about how true wisdom and beauty is rarely skin deep. Please do share this podcast with your friends! We rely on your good word to get the story out into the world :)