Framed by Fables Team

FRAMED BY FABLES

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Where comedy meets zoology. A myth-busting safari through pop culture, folklore, and biology, where every misunderstood, bedtime-story animal gets a redemption arc… and every episode ends with a twist you won't see coming. Hosted by comedian Helen Hong and noted zoologist Jo Wimpenny.

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Snakes Tired Of Being Typecast (w/ Hollywood Snake Wrangler Jules Sylvester) 07.07.2026 43:14

Send us Fan Mail From the biblical serpent who supposedly got us kicked out of Eden to Hollywood’s endless snake pits and slithering sidekicks, snakes have carried the “evil” label longer than any other animal. In this episode of Framed by Fables , we dig into how that reputation took hold and what real snakes are actually like. Comedian Helen Hong and Zoologist Dr. Jo Wimpenny are joined by Holly...

How Did Pigs Get Screwed? w/Eric Bauza (voice of Porky Pig) 23.06.2026 39:58

Send us Fan Mail Why do pigs get stuck with all the worst labels? From idioms like “greedy pig,” “filthy pig,” and “pigging out” to the political satire of Animal Farm , pigs have been cast as gluttons, mess-makers, for centuries. In our first full episode of Framed by Fables , we dig into how these ideas took hold and what real pigs are actually like. Comedian Helen Hong and Zoologist Dr. Jo Wim...

Framed by Fables: Trailer — The Animals Fairy Tales Got Wrong 20.06.2026 0:53

Send us Fan Mail FIRST EPISODE DROPS JUNE 23 -- How Pigs Got Screwed Fairy tales have been lying about animals for centuries and we’re finally calling them out. Framed by Fables is a comedy‑meets‑zoology podcast hosted by comedian Helen Hong and zoologist Dr. Jo Wimpenny , joined each episode by a special guest. This short promo gives you a feel for the show’s playful tone and the humor at th...