That's Folked Up

Hop in for a fully wild rollercoaster in a story that proves revenge is a dish best-served C O L D. Our source is a book called Latin American Folktales edited by John Bierhorst and this particular tale is credited to Carmen Rivera | Chile.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

A trusty servant goes to great lengths to save an ignorant king and his gold-obsessed bride. Join us for Faithful John by the Brothers Grimm. We promise it won't turn you to stone from your toe to your knee!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

After having their paternal relationship sabotaged by a deceptive goat, three brothers must go forth to make their fortunes. Their father is definitely a good guy and certainly does not treat them unfairly in any way, so don't even sweat. Follow us on social media @thatsfolkedupSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

Meet a lovely maiden and her mean ole stepsister, the Bushy Bride, who has a 15-foot nose and a fir bush growing out of her forehead. We also learn the importance of listening to giant, terrifying heads that come up out of a stream and demand grooming help. Follow us on social @thatsfolkedupSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

Our very late Halloween episode is a lesser-known Brothers Grimm folktale that tells the story of... well, the insanely long title of the story really says it all. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

Today's tale teaches us the value of NOT giving into your dad's marriage proposal while still getting very pretty dresses - and the first donkey Furry Suit. Follow us on social @thatsfolkedup on Insta, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

Our first twofer! First up is from the Brothers Grimm, "Sweetheart Roland," which features a stereotypically evil stepmother and a flower that does your housework. Next is the Hans Christian Andersen half-page quickie, "The Princess and the Pea," wherein a prince searches for a TRUE princess... Whatever tf that means. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

This Hans Christian Andersen classic brings us the tale of royalty with way too many siblings who fall under a curse via their evil stepmother. Only their little sister can save the day by following directions from an old woman she meets in the woods. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

This Chinese folk tale takes us to some pawsome places and saves a woman's life in the process. Follow us on social @thatsfolkedup on Insta, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

Haelee tells us the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses by the Brothers Grimm. Honestly, we're exhausted just thinking about this one. Follow us on social @thatsfolkedup on Insta, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

Haelee and Becky travel to Zanzibar in this tale of a date-palm-loving sultan, a killer cat, and a ravenous bird (that is no help at all). Hold onto your tailfeathers for this one, folks.Follow us on social @thatsfolkedup on Insta, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)

In our first episode, Haelee breaks down King Lindworm from Denmark. Roses get eaten. Curses get broken. Royalty gets whipped. Follow us on social @thatsfolkedup on Insta, Twitter, and Facebook. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatsfolkedup)