The Folktale Project

As we rejoin the story in Lilliput we find the traveller about to head off to war with the Blefuscudians navy. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of t...

In Part 3 of 'A Voyage to Lilliput' our traveller finds a way to secure his freedom. But at what cost? Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folkt...

Today our adventurer wakes to find himself face to face with the Emperor of Lilliput. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subsc...

Today we begin with Chapter 1 in Swift's classic story of 'A Voyage to Lilliput'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe...

In the conclusion of 'The Brave Little Tailor' we see our young hero repeatedly try to get his reward from the King, only to have to try just as hard to keep a hold of it! Click the icon below to listen.          

In Part 3 of 'The Brave Little Tailor' our hero finds employment with a neighboring kingdom. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Projec...

In Part 2 of 'The Brave Little Tailor' we find out how the tailor fares with the giant. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project sub...

Today we begin the tale of 'The Little Tailor', a classic story about a confident young man making his way in the world. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access t...

TW: Child Murder The conculsion of 'Trusty John' is a happy (ish?) one, but to get there the King needs to get very, very dark. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early a...

TW: Kidnapping In the second act of 'Trusty John' John and the King find their way to the Princess of the Golden Roof and John overhears some particularly helpful information via some ravens. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-...

Today we have the beginning of a completely new story, a tale of fidelity and service. The tale of 'Trusty John'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all o...

TW: Attempted Murder In Part 2 of 'Blue Beard' we discover the fate of Blue Beard's young wife as well as the fate of the scoundrel himself. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full storie...

TW: Murder Today we start the two part tale of that famously infamous husband, 'Blue Beard'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Projec...

In the final chapter in the story of 'Prince Darling' we'll discover if the prince really has turned over a new leaf and become good. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and e...

In the penultimate chapter in the story of 'Prince Darling' we see the prince seem to truly make an effort to change his evil ways. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and ear...

In today's episode Prince Darling receives a visit from the Fairy Truth. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patre...

A holiday tradition and a special holiday episode, 'The Legend of Stingy Jack'! To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject !   Click the icon below to listen.          

TW Animal abuse. Today we see if the good Prince Darling is capable of remaining good. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subs...

Today we meet a wholly different fairy from the one in 'Toads and Diamonds', the Good King, and his son Prince Darling. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to...

TW - Misogyny, Language 'Toads and Diamonds' is a story known but many names, including 'The Fairies' and is one of the many to try to teach us kindness to strangers. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject...

TW - Torture, Murder Today marks the end of the story of 'The Goose-Girl'. The King will get some answers and a stolen identity will be revealed. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full s...

TW - Animal violence Today we have the second part of the tale of 'The Goose-Girl' where the travellers finally make it to the Prince and the maid's plan is enacted. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject...

Today we begin that classic tale of stolen identity, 'The Goose Girl'. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon...

In the final chapter of 'Snow-white and Rose-red' the girls continue to cross paths with the dwarf, generally to everyone's detriment. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and...

In Pt. 2 of 'Snow-white and Rose-red' our friend the bear will leave for the summer, and the girls will meet a rather rude dwarf. Book: The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at  https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject . To get more full stories and early...