Feminist Fairytales

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 Des...

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? Ta...

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 ba...

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:...

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 sensitiv...

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 s...

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?...

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 i...

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...

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 B...

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...

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...

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 Fr...

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...

As Jennie and Madeleine enter the camp their mysterious rescuer brought them to, they are met with unexpected allies. As they learn more about the troubles of the forest, they discover that the webs of sickness and power are much more tangled than they knew. Can this world- and its precious stories- be saved, or will their pursuers leave them with no time but to run? Vocal Performances by Tatyana...

Season 3: Tales Twisted is launching on September 19th!!! Mark your calendars and scrolls, and get ready for some magic as Jennie and Madeleine journey into another set of tales, this time with a twist. Each story this season features two or more classic fairy tales that have been woven together. And it all begins with the launch of our Prologue Episode on September 19th. Stay on this wavelength f...

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....

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 Wray Van Winkle.   Femini...

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, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Mar...

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 Wray Van Winkle.  Feminis...

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 t...

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 t...

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 tru...