Feminist Fairytales

Season 3 has officially been FULLY FUNDED on Kickstarter! We will be hard at work bringing a new set of stories to life, so stay tuned for more info. We will see you soon in the forest of Feminist Fairytales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are 45% funded on Kickstarter!!! Thank you so much for helping us get this far, we are so grateful for this community! Please share our campaign far and wide, and consider donating if you're able! Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/958182445/feminist-fairytales-podcast-season-3 With gratitude, The Team at Feminist Fairytales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Season 3 Kickstarter is now LIVE!!!!!! Please consider supporting either by donating or sharing with folks you know! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/958182445/feminist-fairytales-podcast-season-3 Thank you so much, and see you soon in the forest of Feminist Fairytales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode! Hear the twists and turns of Jennie and Madeleine's journey as they travel through our Season 2 stories. Our Kickstarter for Season 3 is launching June 28th, 2024! Stay on this wavelength for more info soon! Performances by Tatyana Ridgeway, Madeleine Regina, Jennie Grenelle, Andrew Quilpa, navi, and Ingrid Bork. Scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Emma Love.   Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'd like to introduce you to Table Read. A one-of-a-kind podcast experience that brings the excitement of a live theater, and real behind-the-scenes HOLLYWOOD, all finished with Music and Sound Effects like a feature film for your ears. Each episode features a selection of exceptional, award-winning scripts performed live by a talented cast of up to 20 working actors in a world-class studio. Featuring some of the most respected writers in the industry. Each episode is finished with a full music score and surround sound mix, giving you the full cinematic experience from the comfort of your own ears. Join us for the debut season of TABLE READ, and be a part of the best elements of theater, film, and audio. Listen to more episodes of Table Read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode! Travel back to where it all began, when Jennie and Madeleine first entered the Library. Performances by Tatyana Ridgeway, Madeleine Regina, and Jennie Grenelle. Scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Emma Love.   Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin.   Our Kickstarter for Season 3 is launching June 28th, 2024! Stay on this wavelength for more info soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After learning that Jennie can perform Bard's magic, and with a wraith on their tail, help comes from unlikely places as our story-jumping duo search for safety. But who can Jennie and Madeleine trust in a forest teeming with the Haze? Episode performed by Connor Bushoven, Navi, Ingrid Bork, Jennie Grenelle and Madeleine Regina. Script by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. We hope you've enjoyed listening to our second season. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with incredible artists all over the globe, and to share new tales with you. We have a Season 3 Kickstarter announcement coming soon so stay tuned!!! Episode Transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.  Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires of the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape from? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? Episode performed by Chloe Ong, Ryako, Karen Li, Deanna Halls, Breanna Pearl, Calista Wong, and Andrew Quilpa Directed by Angela Yih Episode script by Elizabeth Ung Sound Design and Musical Composition by Ryako Dramaturgy by Navi Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our Kickstarter supporter Rebecca Barry, the fairy godparent who made this episode possible with her generous donation. We apologize as our transcription software is still down, but we are close to solving the issue! If you would like to request a copy of the script before we upload the transcript, you can reach out to us at feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com! Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.  Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires of the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape from? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? This episode was performed by Chloe Ong, Ryako, Karen Li, Deanna Halls, Breanna Pearl, Calista Wong, and Andrew Quilpa Episode script by Elizabeth Ung Dramaturgy by Navi Sound Design and Musical Composition by Ryako Directed by Angela Yih Interlude performed by Jennie Grenelle, Madeleine Regina, and Connor Bushoven. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Rebecca Barry, the fairygodparent who made this episode possible with her generous donation. Episode transcript is slightly delayed as our transcription software is down! We will upload asap! Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden in the woods of Tennessee, Kate lives as a spirit, unable to be seen or heard. In the nearby town, Elizabeth leads a sheltered life, stifled by the evangelical expectations of her family. After a fateful meeting, the girls find a friend and confidante in each other. Together, these star-crossed companions have a chance to break free from their oppressive existences and discover who they truly are. This episode was performed by Virginia Spotts, Lev Rodriguez Shivers, Melissa J. Lackie, Connor Bushoven, and George Hoctor Episode script by Brooke-Erin Smith Sound Design by Van Winkle Directed by Jennie Grenelle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden in the woods of Tennessee, Kate lives as a spirit, unable to be seen or heard. In the nearby town, Elizabeth leads a sheltered life, stifled by the evangelical expectations of her family. After a fateful meeting, the girls find a friend and confidante in each other. Together, these star-crossed companions have a chance to break free from their oppressive existences and discover who they truly are. This episode was performed by Virginia Spotts, Lev Rodriguez Shivers, Melissa J. Lackie, and Connor Bushoven  Episode script by Brooke-Erin Smith Sound Design by Van Winkle Directed by Jennie Grenelle Interlude performed by Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since Princess Atreya was released from the tower where she spent her adolescence, all anyone ever does is tell her to smile. Everyone knows Atreya has no sense of humor––or does she? Baffled by expectations that she should behave coquettishly for the delight of suitors she doesn't find amusing, Atreya is maligned as a shrew and blamed for the kingdom's misfortunes. The king offers Atreya's fair hand to any man who can make her laugh. Which might be a problem for a rebellious princess who doesn't think these lame dudes are funny... This episode was performed by Rebecca Tanwen Episode script by Kari Zander Sound Design by Emma Love Co-Directed by Madeleine Regina and Emma Love Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love. Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third brutal mauling sends ripples of fear, skepticism, and curiosity through the inhabitants of a small town in South Florida — although none of Val's classmates at Sweetcrest County College seem to be taking it seriously. Despite the warnings, Val's friends convince her to go to a party that's being thrown off campus where Val learns that not all monsters are what they seem. This episode was performed by Lena Garcia, Logan Fletcher, Tyanni Mah, Mystic Waterz, Carlos R. Rivera, and Aja Rhianna Episode script by Nicole Martinez Sound Design by Patrick Mullen Directed by Madelyn Dorta Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Interested in supporting our work? Feminist Fairytales Patreon is linked here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third brutal mauling sends ripples of fear, skepticism, and curiosity through the inhabitants of a small town in South Florida — although none of Val's classmates at Sweetcrest County College seem to be taking it seriously. Despite the warnings, Val's friends convince her to go to a party that's being thrown off campus where Val learns that not all monsters are what they seem. This episode was performed by Lena Garcia, Logan Fletcher, Tyanni Mah, Mystic Waterz, and Carlos R. Rivera Episode script by Nicole Martinez Sound Design by Patrick Mullen Directed by Madelyn Dorta Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a dying woman asks Lady Death to be the godmother of her child, she inadvertently ties her daughter's life to Death. The girl has a role now to play in maintaining the balance of the universe. But when faced with such power, will she take accountability for the lives she is responsible for or will Lady Death need to step in? This episode was performed by Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall.  Episode script by Sabrina Rose Bivens Sound Design by Rebecca Lynn Directed by Madeleine Regina Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: Religiously motivated violence within a fantasy setting, familial conflict, betrayal, and separation, nightmares and dream violence, discussions of poison, illness, and death. Waking to the sound of raised voices, the Traveler listens in as an aged witch lays a curse on Grael before storming out of the inn. Rather than being afraid of her, Grael tells the story of two witches he one knew, and the rivalry that shaped their lives. Starring Sam Taylor as Grael and Alejandra Cejudo as Maeven, with original music by Jesse Haugen. Written and produced by Trevor Van Winkle, and made possible by our supporters on Kickstarter, Patreon.com/homesteadcorner, and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner. Executive produced by Axel Allcock. For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/tote002  "Dark Emptiness" elements created by jalastram (https://freesound.org/people/jalastram/), Licensed under Creative Commons (CC 3.0 Unported: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) "Medieval City" element created by OGsoundFX (https://freesound.org/people/OGsoundFX/), Licensed under Creative Commons (CC 3.0 Unported: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) You can access the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The folks at Feminist Fairytales are taking a short break for the holiday season. Thank you all so much for an incredible year, we can't wait to keep the magic going in 2024! Stay tuned for our next story, launching in January! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rain is a selkie who loves to dance. Winter is a swan maiden who hates their feather gown. Neither of them feel quite at home in their skins, but when they cross paths one fateful night, Winter sees an opportunity to escape his fate—by stealing Rain's sealskin. Will they both find a happy ending before sunrise? This episode was performed by Lily Yasuda, Psalm Morant, Caroline Orejuela, Chloe Mei-li Bundt, and Axandre Oge.  Episode script by Socks Whitmore Sound Design by Nikko Goldstein Music composed by Trace Callahan Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rain is a selkie who loves to dance. Winter is a swan maiden who hates their feather gown. Neither of them feel quite at home in their skins, but when they cross paths one fateful night, Winter sees an opportunity to escape his fate—by stealing Rain's sealskin. Will they both find a happy ending before sunrise? This episode was performed by Lily Yasuda, Psalm Morant, Caroline Orejuela, Chloe Mei-li Bundt, and Axandre Oge.  Episode script by Socks Whitmore Sound Design by Nikko Goldstein Music composed by Trace Callahan Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. "hissing swan animal field recording" element created by Garuda1982 (https://freesound.org/people/Garuda1982/), Licensed under Creative Commons (CC 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Episode Transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: This episode contains loud sounds, screams and choking sounds, and death. Listener discretion is advised.  Shunned by her village for her mysterious illness, Hannah believes her life is nothing more than a morbid waiting game...or is there yet hope? When an exiled doctor offers her a magical cure, Hannah is confronted with an impossible choice. If her salvation comes at great expense, can Hannah live with the cost?  This episode was performed by Moira Todd, Max Herzfeld, and Claudia Zajic.  Episode script by Rachel Leighson Sound Design by Kristina Manente Thank you to our Cultural Consultants Kenzy Hinkel and Cantor Josh c Perlman. Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: please note this episode contains depictions of terminal illness in a minor Shunned by her village for her mysterious illness, Hannah believes her life is nothing more than a morbid waiting game...or is there yet hope?  Episode performed by Moira Todd, Max Herzfeld, Roberta Jackson, and Claudia Zajic.  Episode script by Rachel Leighson Sound Design by Kristina Manente Thank you to our Cultural Consultants Kenzy Hinkel and Cantor Josh c Perlman. Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shakunthalai's life in the forest achiramam is full of all the love she needs, or so she thinks until she meets King Dushyanthan. Their connection is undeniable. As a ruler, his first priority must be his country—but after leaving her beloved forest to be with him, is it too much to expect him to sacrifice a little? All she wants is a new home with those she loves. If he won't compromise, can she find the strength to create her own? This episode was performed by Ishani Kanetkar, Vedant Sharma, Krishi Korrapati, Kiran Kumar, and Chanisha Somatilaka.  Episode script by Tehnuka Sound Design by Navi  Veenai instrumental performance by Raghavendra Batni Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dort, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Kinheart Studios, the fairygodparents who made this episode possible with their generous donation. Episode transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shakunthalai's life in the forest achiramam is full of all the love she needs, or so she thinks until she meets King Dushyanthan. Their connection is undeniable. As a ruler, his first priority must be his country—but after leaving her beloved forest to be with him, is it too much to expect him to sacrifice a little? All she wants is a new home with those she loves. If he won't compromise, can she find the strength to create her own? This episode was performed by Ishani Kanetkar, Vedant Sharma, Krishi Korrapati, Kiran Kumar and Havish Ravipati.  Episode script by Tehnuka Sound Design by Navi. Veenai instrumental performance by Raghavendra Batni Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude script by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Kinheart Studios, the fairygodparents who made this episode possible with their generous donation.  Episode transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Madeleine and Jennie get their first glimpse of the forest, they realize something is very wrong.  Episode performed by Tatyana Ridgeway, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Link to episode transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Feminist Fairytales will be airing this September! We cannot wait to share new stories with you all, so stay on this wavelength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennie and Madeleine hit a dead end in the library. What will happen when they are confronted by a hoard of beasts bent on destroying them? This is our final episode in Season 1, thank you so much for listening! If you've enjoyed your time with Feminist Fairytales and would like to support this work, keep an eye out on our social media for our Season 2 Kickstarter! Stay curious, stay creative, and see you next time in the forest of Feminist Fairytales! 

Part 2 of 2  When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what's possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer's daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream? Episode Performed by Moira Todd, Shakira Searle and Derrick DavisWritten by Francesca PazniokasSound by Trevor Van Winkle Theme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love

Part 1 of 2When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what's possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer's daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream?Episode Performed by Moira Todd, Shakira Searle and Derrick DavisWritten by Francesca PazniokasSound by Trevor Van Winkle Theme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love 

Part 2 of 2 When the ruler of a vast kingdom uses dark magic to find love, a terrible curse follows. Can her daughter, Rosa (with the help of the kingdom's Wise Women) find a way to reverse the spell?Episode Script by Latisha JonesPerformed by  Cassandra Gallegos, Sarah Palmero, Arrianna Abraham, Joy Hennes, Katrina Pecina, Gabriela Martinez, and Levi SquierSound by Patrick MullenTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love 

Part 1 of 2 When the ruler of a vast kingdom uses dark magic to find love, a terrible curse follows. Can her daughter, Rosa (with the help of the kingdom's Wise Women) find a way to reverse the spell?Episode Script by Latisha JonesPerformed by  Cassandra Gallegos, Sarah Palmero, Arrianna Abraham, Joy Hennes, Katrina Pecina, Gabriela Martinez, and Levi SquierSound by Patrick MullenTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love 

Part 2 of 2  When she wanders out into the outer regions, where no one is EVER supposed to go, Princess Onna finds more than she bargained for. Turns out the kingdom she has always trusted has dark secrets hidden in the water. It takes a strong person to stand up for what's right, can Onna do what needs to be done?  Episode Script by Mildred Lewis Performed by Elizabeth Ung, Marcus Rothenberg, Jacqueline Youm, Max Baskin Sound by Trevor Van Winkle Theme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love 

Part 1 of 2  When she wanders out into the outer regions, where no one is EVER supposed to go, Princess Onna finds more than she bargained for. Turns out the kingdom she has always trusted has dark secrets hidden in the water. It takes a strong person to stand up for what's right, can Onna do what needs to be done?  Episode Script by Mildred Lewis Performed by Elizabeth Ung, Marcus Rothenberg, Jacqueline Youm, Max Baskin Sound by Trevor Van Winkle Theme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love 

Friends of the Forest, this is the LAST bonus episode before the release of the second half of our season! Please enjoy this interview with Erica Smith, writer of "Rumplestiltskin: a retelling"! Join us in two weeks for the first act of "Meets Prince, Loves Frog"! 

Hey, friends of the forest! We have another Bonus Episode for you this week while we continue work on the second half of our season! Please enjoy this interview with Reid Herreid, writer of "H and Greta". Reid is a fantastic creative mind and we know you'll love getting to hear a little more about the making of this episode! 

Hey friends of the forest! We are taking a short mid-season pause in our stories as we continue production for the second half of Season 1! We will be back with our next tale in March, and until then we will be sharing bonus content every other Friday. This week, please enjoy this interview with  Madelyn Dorta who wrote our first story, "Lina"!Thank you all so much for your kindness, we are so grateful for the massive support of this podcast! 

Part 2 of 2After her father boasts of her spinning straw into gold, Nona's life takes a hard turn. Forced to provide evidence of her father's ridiculous claim, Nona finds her life in the hands of a flippant king and his idiot guard. Sure would be great if a magical man with oddly specific powers and an impossibly difficult name could help her out of this situation!Episode Script by Erica SmithPerformed by Michael Reilly Peraza, Tamekia Jackson, Jon Reynolds, Torin Lusebrink, and Andrew QuilpaSound Design by Stephen IndrisanoTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love Thanks to 3bagbrew for use of the sound, "Horse.Mp3",Antione Max for, "Straw SFX"Benny Chico 11 for, "Body Drag 1"Kalinka Malinka for, "Moscow Crocus City Hall Crowd"and UNChaz for the audience reactions, "Audience Cheer with Applause", "Audience Murmur of Agreement", "Grumbling Audience", "Shocked Audience", and "Crowd Moaning".Links included below:https://freesound.org/people/3bagbrew/sounds/59569/https://freesound.org/people/antoinemax/sounds/555434/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150969/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150963/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150962/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150965/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150958/https://freesound.org/people/bennychico11/sounds/44406/https://freesound.org/people/kalinkamalinka/sounds/241889/"Thanks also to Cooper Cannell for use of the song, "Drunken Sailor"; Squadda B for use of the song, "Burbank Late Nights", and Jeremy Black for use of the song, "Hannon". All original compositions by Stephen Indrisano. "Rumpelstiltskin's Lament" was composed by Andrew Quilpa and arranged by Stephen Indrisano.

Part 1 of 2After her father boasts of her spinning straw into gold, Nona's life takes a hard turn. Forced to provide evidence of her father's ridiculous claim, Nona finds her life in the hands of a flippant king and his idiot guard. Sure would be great if a magical man with oddly specific powers and an impossibly difficult name could help her out of this situation!Episode Script by Erica SmithPerformed by Michael Reilly Peraza, Tamekia Jackson, Jon Reynolds, Torin Lusebrink, and Andrew QuilpaSound Design by Stephen IndrisanoTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love Opening interlude written by Madeleine Regina, performed by Madeleine Regina and Jennie Bissell, and sound edited/directed by Emma Love.Thanks to 3bagbrew for use of the sound, "Horse.Mp3",Antione Max for, "Straw SFX"Benny Chico 11 for, "Body Drag 1"Kalinka Malinka for, "Moscow Crocus City Hall Crowd"and UNChaz for the audience reactions, "Audience Cheer with Applause", "Audience Murmur of Agreement", "Grumbling Audience", "Shocked Audience", and "Crowd Moaning". Links included below:https://freesound.org/people/3bagbrew/sounds/59569/https://freesound.org/people/antoinemax/sounds/555434/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150969/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150963/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150962/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150965/https://freesound.org/people/unchaz/sounds/150958/https://freesound.org/people/bennychico11/sounds/44406/https://freesound.org/people/kalinkamalinka/sounds/241889/"Thanks also to Cooper Cannell for use of the song, "Drunken Sailor"; Squadda B for use of the song, "Burbank Late Nights", and Jeremy Black for use of the song, "Hannon". All original compositions by Stephen Indrisano. "Rumpelstiltskin's Lament" was composed by Andrew Quilpa and arranged by Stephen Indrisano.

Part 2 of a 2 Part Story.H and Greta, two siblings with a flair for the fantastical, must escape their circumstances before it's too late. Surrounded by a family that believes that being trans is a sickness, what will it take to find their place in the world? What will happen when everything they know disappears?  CW: This episode contains depictions of transphobia, including deliberate misgendering by a parent.--Episode Script by Reid S HerreidPerformed by April LichtmanSound Design by Tal MinearTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Jennie Bissell, Madeleine Regina, and Emma Love

Jennie and Madeleine jump into their next tale: "H and Greta" H and Greta, two siblings with a flair for the fantastical, must escape their circumstances before it's too late. Surrounded by a family that believes that being trans is a sickness, what will it take to find their place in the world? What will happen when everything they know disappears?  CW: This episode contains depictions of transphobia, including deliberate misgendering by a parent.--Episode Script by Reid S HerreidPerformed by April LichtmanSound Design by Tal MinearTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Emma Love, Jennie Bissell, Madeleine Regina. Opening interlude written by Madeleine Regina, performed by Madeleine Regina and Jennie Bissell, and sound edited/directed by Emma Love.

Part 2 of a 2 Part Story.Lina Flores, is just your average first-gen, eldest Latina daughter with the responsibility of putting everything and everyone above herself. After one exhausting day at her family's restaurant, Lina falls asleep and wakes up in a strange and dangerous world. Lina is accompanied by a familiar voice that offers wisdom and riddles that help Lina find her way back home and back to herself. Episode Script by Madelyn DortaThis episode was performed by: Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Sandra Espinoza, Mike Martinez, Ruth Diaz, Chris Rivera, L.W. SalinasSound Design by Jordan Rawlings   Theme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Emma Love, Jennie Bissell, Madeleine ReginaSpecial Thanks to Jon Jon Johnson, Alex Levy, Katie Keddell, Kari Ginsberg

Lina Flores, is just your average first-gen, eldest Latina daughter with the responsibility of putting everything and everyone above herself. After one exhausting day at her family's restaurant, Lina falls asleep and wakes up in a strange and dangerous world. Lina is accompanied by a familiar voice that offers wisdom and riddles that help Lina find her way back home and back to herself. Episode Script by Madelyn DortaThis episode was performed by: Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Sandra Espinoza, Mike Martinez, Ruth Diaz, Chris Rivera, L.W. SalinasSound Design by Jordan Rawlings Theme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Emma Love, Jennie Bissell, Madeleine ReginaSpecial Thanks to Jon Jon Johnson, Alex Levy, Katie Keddell, Kari Ginsberg soulbaby71, SoundsofTh, bspiller5, dheming, cmusounddesign, inchadney, GoodListener, 

 After being gifted a shared vision of a forest, Jennie and Madeleine make their way into a park to find what's been calling them from deep inside. What they find feels both familiar and somehow dangerous as they are sucked into their first adventure.

Travel with us through the forest of Feminist Fairytales, where we will introduce the tale of two twin souls who must become lost to find their way home. Hear the origins of the sisters who must unearth the stories told by the wild souls of the world… before it's too late. Feminist Fairytales is an audio drama podcast that reimagines the genre of fairytales through a feminist lens. This fairytale anthology series features the work of many storytellers, and this is the tale of how we began.