Tales of Bedlam

Send us Fan Mail What do red velvet caps, suspiciously helpful wolves, and questionable medicinal wine have in common? They're all part of this week’s riotous journey into Grimm's classic, Little Red Cap —better known as Little Red Riding Hood . Join hosts Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) as they dissect this fairy tale with their trademark wit, off-the-rails commentary, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this riotously reimagined Slavic folktale, Tales of Bedlam introduces you to Stefan, the youngest son of a farmer, ridiculed for his joyful nonsense and infectious laughter. But could his oddball charm hold the key to saving a kingdom ruled by a humorless Tsar and a joy-starved princess? Join hosts Micah (aka “Knob Twister”) and Dustin (aka “Sofa Sitter”) as they derail and del...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a hen chokes on a nut and her best friend, the rooster, embarks on a hilariously doomed rescue mission? In this episode of Tales of Bedlam , the classic Brothers Grimm tale The Death of the Little Hen gets a comedic twist from your favorite irreverent hosts, Micah (Knob Twister), Dustin (Sofa Sitter), and their reluctant health-and-wellness advisor, Mr. Death Had...

Send us Fan Mail In this hilariously grim episode of Tales of Bedlam , hosts Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) tackle the eerie Canadian fairy tale “The Children with One Eye.” Through irreverent banter, absurd tangents, and spontaneous sound effects, they guide listeners through the story of two unruly siblings whose curiosity and disobedience lead to a fiery punishment—literally. Whe...

Send us Fan Mail Step into the enchanting world of Amelia Brown , where fairy-tale flair meets modern philosophy and the warmth of coming-of-age classics. In this laughter-filled episode, Amelia shares quirky stories—like the playful myth behind her Friendly Ogre (apologies to Grandpa!)—and dives deep into the personal philosophies that shape her magical narratives. We raise our glasses to beloved...

Send us Fan Mail In this laugh-out-loud episode of Tales of Bedlam , your hosts Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) bring you a cheeky and charming retelling of the Brothers Grimm classic Dr. Know-All . When a simple peasant named Crabb decides to become a doctor—armed with an ABC book (with a rooster on the cover), a new sign, and a whole lot of luck—he accidentally becomes a legend by...

Send us Fan Mail In this Random Tales bonus episode of Tales of Bedlam , Siri rolls the dice (well, picks a number), landing Dustin and Micah in the middle of The Star Money —a brief but baffling tale of pure generosity, utter destitution, and a cosmic cash shower. A little girl gives away all she owns—her bread, her clothes, even her last shirt—only to be rewarded by the heavens with linen robes...

Send us Fan Mail In this hilariously offbeat episode of Tales of Bedlam , Micah and Dustin tackle the surreal world of The Seven Ravens by the Brothers Grimm. From a father who curses his sons into birds over spilled baptism water, to a sister's journey that involves cosmic chairs, celestial judgment, and unlocking a glass mountain with a chicken drumstick (yes, really), nothing about this ta...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a louse falls into an eggshell of beer and everything spirals into absurd catastrophe?  In this episode of Tales of Bedlam , hosts Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) take you on a comedic ride through the bizarre and domino-effect-driven Grimm fairy tale, “The Louse and the Flea.” From weeping fleas to creaking doors, sweeping brooms, and a water jug a...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Tales of Bedlam , your hosts Micah and Dustin dive into a heartwarming modern fairy tale written by the talented UK author Amelia Brown. "The Friendly Ogre" is a whimsical and touching story about two adventurous boys who stumble upon something (or someone!) unexpected deep in the woods. What begins with fear soon becomes a surprising friendshi...

Send us Fan Mail  In this special bonus episode of Tales of Bedlam , we bring you a delightful fable by UK author Amelia Brown : The Boy and the Bear . With classic fairy tale flair and a modern sense of humor, this story follows a young boy and a hungry bear who strike a curious bargain—one that quickly unravels in a cascade of fish, forest misadventures, and unmet expectations. Told with heart a...

Send us Fan Mail In this spine-tingling episode of Tales of Bedlam, Micah and Dustin take you on a wild ride through an ancient Greek fairy tale—The Seven-Headed Serpent. When a brave king sets sail and lands on a lion-infested island, what follows is a tale of treasure, terror, and a monstrous serpent with a hunger for youth. This classic story, sourced from Andrew Lang’s fairy tale collections,...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Tales of Bedlam, hosts Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) dive headlong into a delightful collection of Aesop’s timeless fables—all with one thing in common: donkeys. From the overly ambitious ass trying to be a lapdog to a spongy surprise in a stream, each story brings a moral wrapped in clever wordplay and the duo's signature banter. Get ready to lau...

Send us Fan Mail In this outrageously bizarre and darkly hilarious episode of Tales of Bedlam, Dustin and Micah (including our better halves Sandy and Andrea) tackle The Man-Eating Wife, a North American fairy tale full of cannibalism, talking dogs, punk transformations, and a flesh-hungry dance party. As always, we take this strange story and turn it inside out with our trademark banter, bad impr...

Send us Fan Mail In this outrageous episode of Tales of Bedlam , hosts Micah and Dustin are joined by their equally witty wives (Andrea and Sandy) for a chaotic and comedic retelling of Grimm’s The Three Journeymen . This isn’t your grandma’s bedtime story—unless your grandma likes devil pacts, weird repeating dialogue, and an innkeeper with a murderous streak. Follow the misadventures of three ou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Tales of Bedlam , Micah and Dustin explore the Egyptian fairy tale The Prince and the Three Fates , where destiny foretells a grim end—death by dog, serpent, or crocodile. With their signature blend of irreverent humor and sharp commentary, the duo unpacks the king's "ingenious" parenting choices, questionable fairy logic, and the prince’s eventua...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s whimsical journey through Native American folklore, Tales of Bedlam brings you the story of “The Owl with the Great Head and Eyes”—though, plot twist, the owl’s nowhere to be found, or is he? We dive into the antics of a clever Rabbit and a not-so-clever Wolf competing for a beautiful maiden's heart. Expect tricky deals, field-found saddles, and a rabbit with m...

Send us Fan Mail In this hilariously musical episode of Tales of Bedlam, your hosts Micah and Dustin explore a Native American folk tale, "A Woman in Search of a Mate, " or is it? What starts as a story about a confident young woman searching for love quickly turns into something more...feathery. As she rejects offers of moss and hawthorn berries, our heroine sings her way down the river...

Send us Fan Mail In this twisted and comical episode of Tales of Bedlam , hosts Dustin (AKA Sofa Sitter) and Micah (AKA Knob Twister) tackle one of the grimmest of the Grimm Brothers’ stories— Godfather Death . A desperate father, a moody God, a suspicious Devil, and the surprisingly fair Death himself all show up in a story that spirals into moral chaos. Along the way, expect tangents about Amazo...