The Deep Dark Woods

Apr 30 2024 233
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Most of our childhoods were filled with Brothers Grimm tales, whether we recognized it or not at the time. Cinderella. Snow White. Even Little Red Riding Hood. However, the versions of the stories most of us grew up on are watered down. They’ve been Disneyfied. The origins of these stories are much, much darker and not for the faint of heart.

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The Juniper Tree

Apr 30 2024 36 mins  
The most gruesome Brothers Grimm tale that involves a young boy and his stepmother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Robber Bridegroom

Apr 23 2024 37 mins  
A finger saves a would-be bride from death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview: Gregory Maguire

Apr 16 2024 33 mins  
NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snow White

Apr 09 2024 42 mins  
It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapunzel

Apr 02 2024 33 mins  
Not all maidens are helpless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleeping Beauty

Mar 26 2024 43 mins  
A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview: Dr. Jeana Jorgensen

Mar 19 2024 35 mins  
Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Red Riding Hood

Mar 12 2024 32 mins  
The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview: Marissa Meyer

Mar 05 2024 38 mins  
NYT bestselling author Marissa Meyer talks sci-fi and fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumpelstiltskin

Feb 27 2024 26 mins  
Greed can lead to a bitter end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.