Once Upon a Beat

Apr 07 2025 14 ep. 20 mins 141
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Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books!

In Once Upon a Beat, host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick/turntable Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories, spinning them up with a hip-hop twist. They’re turning the tables on your favorite fables. Chicken Little runs a place to eat, RumpleSkillSpin drops magic beats. A grasshopper grooves while the ant gets to work, and a mixed-up Frog Prince goes berserk!

Where hip hop and fables meet, it's Once Upon a Beat!

Follow Once Upon a Beat on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen everywhere on April 14th or you can binge episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+ starting April 14th. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.

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Apr 07 2025 2 mins  
Follow Once Upon a Beat on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen everywhere on April 14th or you can binge episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+ starting April 14th. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books! In Once Upon a Beat, host DJ Fyütch an

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Jun 24 2024 25 mins  
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Urban Mouse/Rural Mouse | 10

Jun 17 2024 23 mins  
DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch take on the “City Mouse and Country Mouse” fable and introduce us to two mice from different worlds. Barn owls, alley cats, and a way too affectionate baby help these mice learn that even when we live in different worlds, we have more in common than we might think. Listen to Once Upon A Beat early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wonde

The Wolf Who Howled Deer | 9

Jun 10 2024 24 mins  
DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch spin the classic “Boy Who Cried Wolf” story to a new beat. Wolves that don’t eat meat! The wolfpack is going vegetarian, but one young wolf tries to trick the pack into switching back. Listen to Once Upon A Beat early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Wondery Kids+ on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting htt

iWish | 8

Jun 03 2024 24 mins  
DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch remix Aladdin into a modern-day fable about a kid who desperately wants the “riches” of being cool. An abandoned house, a mysterious phone, and a magical MC who’s lost his flow help this new Aladdin learn about what’s really valuable. Listen to Once Upon A Beat early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Wondery Kids+ on A

Bre’r Rap-It | 7

May 27 2024 24 mins  
He's a rapping rabbit, a cool critter who can charm his way out of any situation. Baby Scratch and DJ Fyütch spin a new mix for "Bre’r Rabbit," showcasing our hero's talent for talking himself in and out of trouble, with the assistance of his furry friends. Listen to Once Upon A Beat early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Wondery Kids+ on Apple Podca

RAPunzel | 6

May 20 2024 23 mins  
Who is Rapunzel if her hair refuses to be climbed? This remix of Rapunzel features Harriet, an amazing mane of hair with a mind of its own. DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch untangle the story. Listen to Once Upon A Beat early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Wondery Kids+ on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/once-upo

The Busy Bad Wolf | 5

May 13 2024 24 mins  
He’s big. He’s bad. He's BUSY! The Big Bad Wolf has roles in all of the popular fairy tales, and it's wearing him out! From chasing Little Red Riding Hood to knocking down little pig houses, Mr. Wolf is overcommitted. DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch remix the Big Bad Wolf into a funky fable where the bad guy needs a break! Listen to Once Upon A Beat early and ad-free on Wondery+.

3 Goats and a Bully | 4

May 06 2024 20 mins  
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