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On Coffee Table Fables, Amanda and Meghan discuss fables, weird history, and strange occurrences that are all around us, and part of our everyday lives while navigating hilarious conversation.

Amanda Larson and Meghan Morgan


    • Feb 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    The Milkman's Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 62:34


    AYYYYYYE WE'RE BACK! It's been a while since you've heard from us but don't worry, we're alright!We hope you're all doing well, and if you've stuck with us- we want to seriously thank you. It means a lot. But enough of that- get ready to jump back into the world of Coffee Table Fables! We've developed new methods of recording that we hope allows us to bring you more episodes while staying safe. In this episode, the girls catch up and discuss the god Pan, as well as Imbolc, a Celtic festival marking the beginning of spring. We hope you enjoy! Let us know wherever you use social media!

    Avalon and the Zodiac

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 82:20


    On this episode, Amanda discusses Avalon, while Meghan tells us about the astrological sign of Cancer.Visit https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables to support the podcast. We appreciate everyone listening and hope you stay safe during the continuing pandemic!

    Make it Green!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 55:00


    After a quarantine break, Coffee Table Fables is back! We hope you're as excited as we are. Thanks for sticking around! The world is crazy right now so please allow us to give you a break. Grab a drink, and enjoy the show!This podcast features Amanda discussing a ghost ship, and Meghan telling us about the summer solstice as well as giving us theories on stone hedge

    Your Twin In The Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 67:19


    Tonight on CTF, the girls discuss your evil twin, Doppelgangers, while also discussing the wonderful aurora borealis.

    Roman Rabbits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 51:10


    Tonight on Coffee Table Fables, Meghan tells the story of Br'er Rabbit - a trickster who succeeds by his wits rather than by brawn, provoking authority figures and bending social mores as he sees fit. Amanda teaches us about Janus - the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and endings. He is usually depicted as having two faces, since he looks to the future and to the past.It's going to be a good one! Get comfortable and enjoy another episode of Coffee Table Fables!

    Goat Blood with a side of Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 39:22


    Tonight on Coffee Table Fables, Meghan tells us about the chupacabra! A legendary creature in the folklore of parts of the Americas, with its first purported sightings reported in Puerto Rico. The name comes from the animal's reported habit of attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, including goats. Amanda gives us the tale of Hansel and Gretel! A German fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812. Hansel and Gretel are a young brother and sister kidnapped by a cannibalistic witch living in a forest in a house constructed of gingerbread, cake, confection, candy, and many other treats.Grab some Mexican food and candy! It's time for Coffee Table Fables!

    On the poop deck with the Pied Piper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 56:49


    Tonight on Coffee Table Fables, Meghan discusses Davy Jones Locker! An idiom for the bottom of the sea: the state of death among drowned sailors and shipwrecks. It is used as a euphemism for drowning or shipwrecks in which the sailors' and ships' remains are consigned to the depths of the ocean. Afterwards, Amanda tells us about the Pied Piper: the titular character of a legend from the town of Hamelin, Lower Saxony, Germany. The legend dates back to the Middle Ages, the earliest references describing a piper, dressed in multicolored clothing, who was a rat-catcher hired by the town to lure rats away with his magic pipe.So grab a drink and settle in! We have all this and more on tonight's episode of Coffee Table Fables!Soundboy notes: If you'd like to be amazing and help fund future episodes, please consider visiting https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables and support the girls! Also, we are looking for your best CTF art and designs! If you'd like to take a swing at illustrating anything you'e heard from the podcast, or just do a fan art logo, send them to our Instagram or facebook account and we will feature them in an episode!

    Coffee Table Fables: The Christmas Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 56:56


    Oh here they come! It's time for Coffee Table Fables: The Christmas Episode! This week Amanda tells us the story of the Polar Bear King - a Norwegian fairy tale that features a man who is turned into a polar bear! Meghan teaches us about the twelve days of Christmas, with some interesting history! It's been real cold this winter so grab a hot beverage, get cozy and lets get into some Coffee Table Fables! Soundboy notes: A special shout-out goes to William, our very first Patreon patron! Thank you so much William! It's been a big help and we really appreciate the support! We will make sure to return the favor and hook you up with some CTF gear in the near future! If you'd like to be amazing like William and help fund future episodes, please consider visiting https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables and support the girls!

    SAGE DICK

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 49:25


    Hello hello and welcome to another episode of Coffee Table Fables! We have something special for you today! It's CHRISTMAS! Well, almost. But that shouldn't stop us from celebrating! On this episode Amanda and Meghan discuss Yule, a festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples and Krampus - a horned, anthropomorphic figure described as "half-goat, half-demon", who during the Christmas season, punishes children who have misbehaved.For this episode, grab some hot spiced wine, get cozy and prepare yourself for Myths Legends Lore and MORE!Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFablesP.S. If you'd be interested in purchasing a CTF t shirt or other type of merch, please visit our Instagram and let us know in the comments!

    Its Freakin Bats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 54:47


    WHY HELLO THERE! Fancy seeing you here on this dark and stormy night. Unless you listen to this later and it's not dark and/or stormy anymore... in which case. CLOSE YOUR EYES (after reading this) and imagine LIGHTNING and RAIN! TRICK OR TREAT! No tricks, we have a treat for you! Coffee Table Fables is here to bring you an exciting HALLOWEEN SPECIAL episode. We hope you enjoy these spooky tales to include the origins of JACK O' LANTERNS and the ancient Celtic tradition Samhain!We hope you love the podcast and enjoy your Halloween! Eat tons of candy and summon a demon! *lightning noise* GRAB A GLASS OF WINE (unless you're driving) and get ready for this next installment of CTF! Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    Belle Goes to Grandmas House, Technically

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 48:01


    Whoa! Hi there, been a while. Well welcome back! In this episode of Coffee Table Fables the girls discuss the legend of Little Red Riding Hood and it's many versions passed down through time. Amanda gives us the story of Belle and her adventure with a BEAST from the classic tale of "Beauty and the Beast"Grab a seat, grab some snacks, and lets get into some Comedy folklore and more!For our listeners who stuck around: Thank you. We want you to know that we appreciate each and every one of you. Whenever we see those little blips on the stats page, it just warms out hearts to know that those little blips are one of you, out there somewhere, probably laughing until a rib breaks. From all of us here at CTF - Please see a doctor. Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    MONSTER SHOWDOWN: Vampires VS Werewolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 46:16


    Tonight on CTF, we see a showdown between two old monster stories! Vampires and Werewolves! No Explanation needed on these two! Grab drinks, garlic, silver and join the girls as they dive into the origins of these old tales, and give some examples directly out of history that may prove their existence... Do you know a vampire or suspect your mailman of being a werewolf? Let us know on Instagram and facebook. Tell us your story! Like, comment, subscribe. Thanks for listening! Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    Hazel keeps out the Onryo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 44:11


    On this episode of CTF, the girls discuss the Hazel plant, a genus of deciduous trees and large shrubs native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere and believed to give one wisdom and inspiration and the Onryo, a ghost believed capable of causing harm in the world of the living. Grab a big tub of salt, make a circle, and hide in it! Will it work? Probably not. We are getting down to some spooky stuff here! Thanks for listening!Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    Robert even creeps out Dracula

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 58:36


    On this weeks episode of CTF, Amanda and Meghan discuss the creepy as hell doll that lives in key west, ROBERT. It's said that he follows you with his beady eyes and laughs in the darkness. Meghan takes us on a trip to old Romania and gives us some history and folklore behind the two brothers that started it all. Grab some ice cream sandwiches and get ready for another episode right here on Coffee Table Fables!

    Robin Hood Discovered Atlantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 44:04


    Welcome to the next episode of Coffee Table Fables. This week Meghan tells the story of the lost city of Atlantis while Amanda rediscovers the classic tale of Robin Hood. Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    Old People Play Bloody Mary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 51:50


    In this spooky episode of CTF, the girls discuss some harrowing legends! On one side of the couch, Amanda discusses Bloody Mary, a folklore legend consisting of a ghost phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. On the other side, Meghan gives us some history and insights on Victorian Ghost stories, and how it's weird that they always end up being old people! So it's time! Grab a comfy chair, and your favorite drink. We recommend a Bloody Mary for this one! It's time for another episode of Coffee. Table. Fables. *Lightning Sound* Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures!https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    A Kappa Gets Sleep Paralysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 43:39


    Tonight on CTF, Amanda explains sleep paralysis! A phenomenon during which a person feels the presence of a supernatural malevolent being which immobilizes the person as if sitting on his/her chest or the foot of his/her bed- The Night Hag! On the other side of the couch Meghan dives into the deep to explore the Kappa, a Japanese demon creature with webbed hands and feet and a turtle-like carapace on their backs. Hold on to your butts! Tonight's episode is going to be a wild ride. Don't forget to rate, comment, subscribe and visit CTF's Instagram page to see behind the scenes images and start a conversation! https://www.instagram.com/coffeetablefables/Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures!https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFablesGot an idea for an episode subject? Send it through the commend section on Instagram and who knows...

    Lil Mermi & Rapunzel's Tower

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 49:04


    On this episode of Coffee Table Fables, Amanda and Meghan discuss blueberry heists, weird child names, and the classic tales of Rapunzel and The Little Mermaid. Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures!https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    The Sacred Text Of Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 46:24


    Get ready for the next adventure of Coffee Table Fables! On tonight's episode, Amanda and Meghan discuss the first demon, the the boogeyman, and the great Gilbert Octavius Davis.Grab a coffee, a rose wine and a comfortable chair and get ready to laugh yourself into stitches... literally- Just ask sound boy. Editors note: Thanks to everyone who is subscribed and listens to the podcast regularly. We all really appreciate the support and can't wait to take CTF to the next level. Tune in every week for a new episode, and check us out on Instagram and facebook. Just search "Coffee Table Fables" and subscribe. Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    CrazyTown USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 36:19


    In this episode Amanda and Meghan talk about effects! The girls determine how and why things happen every day and discuss how a simple act can change everything, and that sometimes these events are remembered differently to others.Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures! https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    Do You Believe In Magic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 37:07


    On this weeks episode, Amanda and Meghan discuss zodiac constellations, the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, and cannolis. Editors note: Thanks to everyone who have supported CTF up to this point. We are happy to say that our audio has improved significantly since starting just a few episodes ago and we are grateful for you all who have stuck around. Hope to see you around. Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures!https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    PUT IT IN YOUR MOUTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 31:31


    The girls discuss Saint Patrick's Day, Trolls & Leprechauns on this next installment of Coffee Table Fables! Meanwhile, Amanda has never had a smore. Look out for an update on that in the future! For now, grab a coffee, grab a chair, it's time for some stories!Editors note: This episode and some others may be uploaded later than originally intended. That being said, thanks for sticking around and believing in the dream!https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFablesPlease visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures!

    Gef the mongoose!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 43:20


    Amanda and Meghan discuss the wailing woman in white and introduce Gef the mongoose in the next installment of Coffee Table Fables. This time, with new and improved audio! Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures!https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

    Coffee Table Fables PILOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 35:23


    In the first ever episode of Coffee Table Fables, Amanda and Meghan discuss ghosts in photographs and fairy rings!Please visit our Patreon to support the girls and fund future podcast adventures!https://www.patreon.com/CoffeeTableFables

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