Fairy Tale Menagerie

We're pondering places that start with "P" this week on Fairy Tale Menagerie as Sam and Jess discuss the femme fatales of the Philipines and the ghosties running about Prague. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Jess and Sam traverse the forest of Norway and the shores of Honahlee in search of Trolls and a very special dragon! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Gear up for spooky season with Sam and Jess as they cover Jinn and Peri from the Middle East and Carmilla by Le Fanu. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Just the tale here in this weeks episode as Jess and Sam discuss the second installment of Disenchantment! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Jess and Sam cover the latest adaptations of fairy tale favorites before delving under the hill for some riddles. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Traipse about Carnival Row for another round with Sam and Jess as they delve deeper into the Victorian fantasy sensation! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa Produced and edited by Jess McDonald

Join Jess and Sam for a stroll down the foggy streets of Carnival Row! Watch out, spoilers ahead! Make sure to check out Carnival Row in its entirety before listening in. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week Sam and Jess journey into the other realms of Mother Holly and a surprise creature from both Persian and Armenian lore. All leading to a great recap of some valuable lessons about relationships. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Join Jess and Sam for more Tales of Beedle the Bard and a PSA on fae world safety. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Bring your thinking caps this week as Jess and Sam cover tales of skill and karma with more Tales of Beedle the Bard by J. K. Rowling and The Queen Bee. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week, welcome our very special guest host, Raquelle Jason. Jess and Raquelle will explore the historical figures that inspired some fairy tale classics. Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski Hosts: Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa Guest: Raquelle Jason

This week, Jess and Sam re-release their very first episode!! Check it out: Testing one, two, faeing three as your hosts Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa set off on this podcasting venture examining the tales of "Snow White and Rose Red" and "Thumbelina". Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andrew Jaworski Hosted by Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week Sam and Jess go down an unexpected rabbit hole with Hand Christian Andersen's The Princess and the Pea and then curl up with more "Tales of Beedle the Bard" by J.K. Rowling. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and edited by Jess McDonald

Join Jess and Same under the sea as they explore Hans Christian Anderson's classic "The Little Mermaid". Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week Jess and Sam focus on building each other up with more of J. K. Rowling's, "Tales of Beedle the Bard" and The Brother's Grimm's, "The Goose Girl." Music by Andy Jaworski Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Follow the pretty lights with Sam and Jess as they brave marshes and swamps for some "Tales of Beedle the Bard" by JK Rowling! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week, Jess and Same take down some fairy tale jerks with the Brother's Grimm and the exciting finale of Finetta's Adventures!

Come along with Jess and Sam for a special episode; your fearless hosts braved Instagram live stream to give you a sneak peak behind the scenes. Listen now for stories that will have you grabbing your hammers and guarding your feathers from gross predators! Find "The Discreet Princess" and a compilation of Swan Maidens linked below: https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/37131032415564d.pdf https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/swan.html Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Come along with Jess and Sam this week on quite the psychological adventure. Dive into the sad tale of Medusa and the multicultural evolution of the Tooth Fairy! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week Jess and Sam explore the darker sides of classic fairy tale favorites with Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week Sam and Jess wrap up the journey of the Myths and Monsters docuseries, with love, revolution and the end of all things! Should be fun! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced by Jess McDonald

Marching on with the third episode of Myths & Monsters, Sam and Jess share their battle stories as we delve into the legends of war! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Travel into the Unknown with Jess and Sam in the second installment of You should Watch this Faeing Documentary, they cover more of the Myths and Legends Docuseries and The Mists of Avalon! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

Come along on the Hero's Journey with Jess and Sam across perilous seas and treacherous foes as they discuss the Netflix docuseries Myths & Monsters: Heroes and Villains! Note: Your hosts' sound software and hardware problems seem to have finally come to an end. Thank you to all who have stuck with us through the equipment bumps. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Jess McDonald and Samantha Figueroa Produced and Edited by Jess McDonald

This week Jess and Sam discuss the mythology of Marvel and other comic book cinematic universes. Worry not, there is not a spoiler in sight or sound for Avengers: Endgame in this episode. Special thanks to Raquelle Jason of That's Good Pod for the use of her recording studio. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jessica McDonald

Fresh off of their desert road trip, your hosts Jess and Sam regale you with some of their favorite tales. This weeks men of the hour are Pecos Bill of wild west fame and Papa Legba the Loa of the crossroads. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Produced by Jess McDonald Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald

In this week's episode one of your two lovely hosts is joined by first time guest Raquelle Jason. Together Jess and Raquelle laugh through a grand adventure of self-discovery... in realizing that they remember far less about Cinderella than they once believed. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Jess McDonald Guested by Raquelle Jason Produced by Jess McDonald

This week's episode is a throwback to St. Patrick's Day episode with another of the Figueroa clan as a special guest, as Sam and Rebecca cover a tale of Coyote and the St. Paddy's Day favorite, Leprechauns. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Research by Samantha Figueroa and Rebecca Figueroa Hosted by Samantha Figueroa Guested by Rebecca Figueroa Produced by Jess McDonald

Spring has sprung in Los Angeles! Your favorite fae hosts invite you to frolic with us as we pay tribute to one of our favorite bands, SLOTHRUST, by covering the Pied Piper of Hamelin. Then fast-forward in time to learn about the Little Orphan Annie origin story! Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald Produced and Edited by Jessica McDonald

Join your hosts this week as they party in the desert with Kokopelli and try to sleep it off without encountering The Sandman. Note: The file had to be replaced with the correct version. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Produced by Jess McDonald Hosted by Samantha Figueroa and Jess McDonald

Join your hosts, Jess and Sam, this week as they sail to Scottish shores for a delightful love story, and roam German forests to find a sweetheart far less sweet. Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski Producing: Jess McDonald

This week, special guest RJ Morgan and Sam tackle Greek mythology from the Titans to Olympus to the gates of Hades.

Welcome one and all to our very first Tea Time Topics episode, where we take listener suggestions and discuss them over our favorite teas (or Monster). This week we chat about names you should not say three times in a row and things that go squeak in the night Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Produced and Edited by Jessica McDonald

Rainy days lead to ghost stories around the podcast with your favorite folklore hosts, Jess, Sam and familiars! Citation as promised: https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/11891/ Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Produced by Jessica McDonald

Murderinos and fairy alike, join us in celebrating our one year birthday as a podcast! On this weeks show, Jess and Sam discuss their Favorite Fairytale Murders in homage to their podcast inspiration, My Favorite Murder. Stay tuned for the cases of Blue Beard and The Juniper Tree with special Hometowns from fairy tale residents. My Favorite Murder by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski Produced by Jess McDonald

Mayday Mayday! Your hosts, Sam and Jess, are facing a drop bear situation! Drop in and help them solve it by learning all about the Yara-ma-yha-who and Princess Donkeyskin. Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski

Grab your coconut stallion and join your hosts, Samantha and Jess, as we meet and Arthurian sorceress and tackle the heavy topic of depression inducing monsters! Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski

Grab your mirrors and ballet shoes this week to learn all about Bloody Mary and E. T. A. Hoffman.

Join your hosts, Jess and Sam, after a brief Holiday Hiatus! This week they share some fire filled New Year festivities and the all time party monster, Dionysus.

Join Jess and Sam this week as they discuss different types of dragons and pay tribute to writer William Goldman. Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski

Sources: Grab your brooms and cauldrons, it’s time to sit with Jess and Sam while we brew and discuss the Chilling Adventures if Sabrina...ah, ah, aaaaah! Netflix How "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" Failed Prudence Night by Taylor Crumpton Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski

Join Sam and Jess at the witching hour as they discuss familiars and the ballads that inspired Scarborough Fair/Canticle with a very special dedication.

From the Welsh Valleys to the shores of Scotland to the Dark Forests if Germany! Journey with your magical hosts and their special guest, Amanda Figueroa, as they answer the questions: What do Corgies have to do with fairy tales? Are Seal-maids a thing? And should you visit your fiancé in the dark woods? Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski

Join your hosts Jess and Sam for their special birthday week episode! Welcome their guest and fellow birthday girl, Amanda Figueroa. Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski

Join Jess and Sam as they crack open one of their favorite books to inspire another creature featuring episode!! Sources: Faeries by Alan Lee and Brian Froud The Grey Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski

Come and join your hosts, Jess and Sam this week as they dance with the Unseelie Dullahan and soar with the Manticore. This week's episode is specially dedicated to friend of the show, Maxfield Murphy. Sources: Bestiary by Richard Barber Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski

Join your hosts this week as they explore the very first known Cinderella story and the origins of gremlins! Sources: http://www.revivingherstory.com/rhblog/2015/6/3/from-prostitute-to-princess-cinderellas-dark-history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodopis Artwork by Amanda Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski

Join us elves, half elves and demons as we return triumphantly from our big move to discuss the Netflix show Disenchantment. Sources: Disenchantment on Netflix Disenchantment Subverts the Cartoon Fairy Tale by Sophie Gilbert Artwork by Rebecca Figueroa Music by Andy Jaworski

Join Sam and Jess and their guest Larissa Silva for a special off the cuff episode about Yokai. Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski

Gallop, don’t walk, to the latest episode of Fairy Tale Menagerie. This week your hosts, Jess and Sam, jump into the worlds of female vampires and centaurs! Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski

In this impromptu episode, join Jess and Sam as they delve into the favorite myths and creatures of Zach Callison and Deedee Magno-Hall. Artwork: Amanda Figueroa Music: Andy Jaworski