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Popping in during our Post-Season break to share some exciting news plus the work of a very dear friend of the podcast, Tal Minear. We hope you enjoy! ⁠⁠Sidequesting⁠⁠ is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows an adventurer who’s willing to help anyone out, as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard that everyone keeps talking about. If you like indie audio fiction, new takes on fantasy tropes, lighthearted stories, queer joy, or avoiding the main plots of life, you'll love Sidequesting! You can find out more about the show and support them on ⁠⁠kickstarter⁠⁠ by going to ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠. Funding this production supports indie art and queer creatives in a world where that support is increasingly hard to find. If you've been looking for lighthearted family-friendly fantasy stories with modern representation, you've found it! Listen to Sidequesting on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out the crowdfunding campaign at ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Jennie and Madeleine land back on board The Pleiades, they quickly realize that they may not be as safe in the skies as they thought. Will they keep running from what hunts them, or will they face what must be done?  Vocal Performances by Ingrid Bork, Connor Bushoven, Madelyn Dorta, Andrew Quilpa, Emma Love, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! Episode Transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The band’s back together & planning the score with riffs, patches, lyrics, and scheming galore! The crowd’s getting restless! (The tension is stretched.) The strings might just snap before the whole stage is set! Will Puss & the gang’s friendship survive this tour? Will Fox and Kingdom stop them at the door? Who knows what twists the song has in store? (And will there be anyone left for encore? Tales We Twisted: Puss in Boots (France, 1697), The Little Matchstick Girl (Denmark, 1837), The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Greek Fable), Rikki Tikki Tavi (England/India 1894), Alice in Wonderland (1865), plus many more!  Performances by Ladybird, Victoria Cheng, Joe Kauffman, Zoe D. Lee, Tyanni Mah, Chanisha Somatilaka, Andrew Quilpa, Connor Bushoven, and Caroline Orejuela. Script by navi Direction by Madeleine Regina Sound Design and Music Composition by Ryako Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsor Kinheart Studios, whose support on Kickstarter made this story possible.  If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! Episode Transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poor Dorma the doormouse has been rudely sacked from her job, her boss Fox is replacing her with an artificial voice synth (what a snob!) Her department is gone, snuffed are its lights! Evil corporate Kingdom™ prevailed so there’s Revenge Songs to write! The task falls to freewheelin’ stray/singer Puss to assemble her old band & take down some crooks! It’s no easy gig & It’s likely to suck… the band’s all got issues (‘swhy they broke up.) Can they find a rhythm & work in cahoots? This song’s The Ballad of Puss n’ Boots!   Tales We Twisted: Puss in Boots (France, 1697), The Little Matchstick Girl (Denmark, 1837), The Boy Who Cried Wolf (Greek Fable), Rikki Tikki Tavi (England/India 1894), Alice in Wonderland (1865), plus many more!  Performances by Ladybird, Victoria Cheng, Joe Kauffman, Zoe D. Lee, Tyanni Mah, Chanisha Somatilaka, Andrew Quilpa, Connor Bushoven, and Caroline Orejuela. Script by navi Direction by Madeleine Regina Sound Design and Music Composition by Ryako Interlude performances by navi, Ryako, Emma Love, Wray Van Winkle, Connor Bushoven, Madelyn Dorta, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina, with Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsor Kinheart Studios, whose support on Kickstarter made this story possible.  If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! Episode Transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No longer able to tolerate her father’s vitriol, Andi takes her rats and disappears into the woods, where she discovers a strange cabin inhabited by three powerful women. There, Andi gains insight into her life, her mother, and the nature of the mysterious Elk. As she learns of her past, Andi realizes that she must choose who she wants to be moving forward… and what it will cost.  CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes of familial abuse and violence towards a minor, with sounds of gunshots. Listener discretion is advised.  Tales We Twisted: Androclese and the Lion (Greek Myth) x Bluebeard (France, 1697) x Little Red Riding Hood (France, 1697) Performances by Leah Booth, Aubrey Akers, Josie D. Sumner, Rae Lundberg, Hans Cummings, Chris Stinson, Laura Mirsky, Lee Gerstenhaber, and Fae Cordae-Young.  Script by Ezra J Wayne Direction by Madeleine Regina Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle. Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsor Adam Hinkel, whose support on Kickstarter made this story possible.  If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook!Episode Transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing her mother during her senior year of high school, Andi struggles to manage her relationship with her abusive father. To make matters worse, the new woman in his life only exacerbates their already-strained home life. After a strange encounter in the Appalachian woods, Andi starts to wonder if there is more to her world than she realized. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes of familial abuse and violence towards a minor, with sounds of gunshots. Listener discretion is advised.  Tales We Twisted: Androclese and the Lion (Greek Myth) x Bluebeard (France, 1697) x Little Red Riding Hood (France, 1697) Performances by Leah Booth, Aubrey Akers, Josie D. Sumner, Rae Lundberg, Hans Cummings, Chris Stinson, Laura Mirsky, Lee Gerstenhaber, and Fae Cordae-Young.  Script by Ezra J Wayne Direction by Madeleine Regina Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle. Interlude performances by Michael Bache, Katrina Pecina,  Emma Love, Wray Van Winkle, Connor Bushoven, Madelyn Dorta, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina, with Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsor Adam Hinkel, whose support on Kickstarter made this story possible.  If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook!Episode Transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queen Narcissa's life is as perfect as a fairytale… until she gives birth. As she struggles to understand the terror she feels in her new role as Mother, her reflection in the mirror begins to vanish. Desperate to regain control, the young queen flees into the dark forest… only to meet an unsettling presence in the woods.  CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.  Tales We Twisted: Narcissus (a Greek Myth) x Tales of Baba Yaga (a figure in Russian Folklore) Vocal Performance by D Casellian. Script by Jennie Grenelle  Direction by Madeleine Regina Vocal Edit by Emma Love  Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsors Joann and Eugene Bissell, whose support on Kickstarter made this episode possible.  If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! Episode Transcript here. Episode music was adapted from Fantasy Music Vol 1 and 2, Cinematic Hits Vol 1 and 2, and Cinematic Atmos © 2024 by Monument Studios and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driven away from the home of the Bear Brothers, Goldie no longer knows who she can rely on. But deep in the woods, she meets someone she did not expect. Though this unusual ally doesn’t offer to solve all of her problems the way the bears did, their insight may be just what Goldie needs to hear. Can Goldie learn to connect with her own heart, or will she become forever lost in the Mindless Forest?  This episode was performed by Jayne Skudder, Rebecca Tanwen, Candace McAfee, Ian DePriest, Michael Bache, and Kiran Kumar. Script by Peppur Chambers  Direction by Emma Love.  Sound Design by navi Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! Episode Transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like Alice in the absurd world of Wonderland, Goldie has had to navigate the expectations of motherhood under the boot of capitalism… no easy task. But when she’s finally driven to her wits' end raising her thirteen children alone, destitute Goldie Loch flees from her tiny shoe home. Stumbling through the forest, she chances upon the opulent manor of the three Bear Brothers, who are just rolling in honey money. Is this the freedom she’s been looking for, or has she leapt from the frying pan straight into the fire?  This episode was performed by Jayne Skudder, Rebecca Tanwen, Candace McAfee, Ian DePriest, Michael Bache, and Kiran Kumar. Script by Peppur Chambers  Direction by Emma Love.  Sound Design by navi Interlude performances by Emma Love, Wray Van Winkle, Connor Bushoven, Madelyn Dorta, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina, with Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook!Episode Transcript here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope has spent many years wandering the halls of The Library of Souls, indulging in her unfortunate habit of altering the books to make them “safer,” freezing the characters before the tale can begin. But when Hope gets sucked into a long-forgotten story, she discovers the unintended consequences of her edits. Join us in our first holiday tale as we explore self-trust, real empathy, and facing the things that haunt us.  Tales We Twisted: Donkeyskin (France, 1695), Little Red Riding Hood (France, 1697), The Little Mermaid (Denmark, 1837), The Little Matchstick Girl (Denmark, 1837), Mother Goose Tales (France, 1697), and A Christmas Carol (England, 1843). Vocal Performance by Maria Corcobado  Script by Madelyn Dorta and Madeleine Regina  Directed by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. This episode was made possible by the generous support of Rebecca Barry, whose support on Kickstarter helped us bring this tale to life! If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! Episode Transcript here. The folks at Feminist Fairytales are taking a winter break, and we wish you good rest this season. We’ll see you back here in early February for our next tale, “Goldie Loch and the Bear Brothers Three”, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a year of searching, Chandani finally finds her dear friend Neela. Only... Neela doesn't seem to recognize her old companion. Chandani must find a way to convince Neela to leave the safety of her lies, and fight for the only real friendship either of them have ever known. Tales We Twisted: The Ugly Duckling (1843, Denmark) x The Blue Jackal (Date Unknown, India) Vocal Performances by Misha Bakshi, Tasmin Singh, Lushika Preethrajh, Chanisha Somatilaka, and Kiran Kumar  Script by Rachel Lipetz Directed by Madelyn Dorta  Sound Design by Rebecca Lynn Pronunciation guide by Ramita Lipetz  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for our Holiday Special Episode, “Specter”, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales.  Episode Transcript here. “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” is dedicated in loving memory to Rachel's Naani, Nimmi Kapur, who gave Rachel her first book of Indian fairytales, which included The Blue Jackal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While their own families treat them like outcasts, Neela the jackal and Chandani the duckling bond over their differences. But when Neela's plan to turn her fur blue and lose her misfit status goes awry, the new friends become separated and must navigate a treacherous forest on their own. Tales We Twisted: The Ugly Duckling (1843, Denmark) x The Blue Jackal (Date Unknown, India) Vocal Performances by Misha Bakshi, Tasmin Singh, Lushika Preethrajh, Chanisha Somatilaka, and Kiran Kumar  Script by Rachel Lipetz Directed by Madelyn Dorta  Sound Design by Rebecca Lynn Pronunciation guide by Ramita Lipetz  Interlude performances by Emma Love, Wray Van Winkle, Connor Bushoven, Madelyn Dorta, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina, with Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the second half of this twisted tale, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Episode Transcript here. “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” is dedicated in loving memory to Rachel's Naani, Nimmi Kapur, who gave Rachel her first book of Indian fairytales, which included The Blue Jackal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy knows all too well that there are many reasons to stay awake when the rest of the world is asleep. She waits night after night, straight on till morning, giving adventure ample opportunity to come calling again. But what is passing her by while she worries about missing her chance? When a familiar shadow darkens her door, will the reunion be worth the wait? Tales We Twisted: The Shadow (1847) x Peter Pan (1904) Performances by Candace McAfee, Ariane Marchese, Melissa J. Lackie, and Brendan Edward Kennedy Script by Karen Li Directed by Madeleine Regina  Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the next twisted tale in our season, “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” by Rachel Lipetz. All happening right here, in the forest of Feminist Fairytales.Episode Transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the heart-stirring conclusion to The Captive Maiden and the Wandering Knight, Rapunzel and Silence are faced with a challenge: Can their love be enough to face the world, or will the cruelty of the Enchantress- and humanity- inevitably rip them apart? And what is this “personal connection” Dr. Marche mentioned before?  Tales We Twisted: Rapunzel (a German fairytale) x Silence (a 700-year-old French epic fairytale) Vocal performances by Erika Sanderson, Elizabeth Plant, MJ Chestang, and Ren Alberg.  Script by Virginia Spotts.  Directed by Jennie Grenelle Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle. Musical Composition by Jesse Haugen Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsors Joann and Eugene Bissell, who’s support on Kickstarter made this episode possible. Special thanks to our creative consultants, Ezra J. Wayne and navi. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the first Special Episode in our season, “STAR 1100.1” by Karen Li. All happening right here, in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Episode Transcript linked here. (Author’s Note: For an in-depth look at the tale of Silence, I would recommend the book Silence: A Thirteenth Century French Romance, translated by Sarah Roche-Mahdi.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Edwina Marche and her assistant, Penelope Baker, sit in a rainy pub in 1960s England. Anticipating their return for Oxford’s final term of the year, Dr. Marche has suddenly announced her intent to scrap the established lesson plan and teach a brand new tale: the real story of Rapunzel… and Silence. Could this story of danger, magic, and romance truly be worth it?  Tales We Twisted: Rapunzel (a German fairytale) x Silence (a 700-year-old French epic fairytale) Vocal performances by Erika Sanderson, Elizabeth Plant, MJ Chestang, Ren Alberg.  Script by Virginia Spotts.  Directed by Jennie Grenelle Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle. Musical Composition by Jesse Haugen Story Begins: Timestamp 3:50 Interlude performances by Emma Love, Wray Van Winkle, Connor Bushoven, Virginia Spotts, Madelyn Dorta, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina with sound design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsors Joann and Eugene Bissell, who’s support on Kickstarter made this episode possible. And a special thank you to our creative consultants Ezra J. Wayne and navi. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the second half of this twisted tale, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Episode Transcript linked here.(Author’s Note: For an in-depth look at the tale of Silence, I would recommend the book Silence: A Thirteenth Century French Romance, translated by Sarah Roche-Mahdi.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices