What the Folklore

What The Folklore?

Comedy EN ↓ 600 episodes

A comedy podcast that exposes the absurd side of folklore. Each week we read a story, fix plotholes and create new ones, and invent unintended connections between tales.

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What the Folklore

Category

Comedy

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wtfolklorepodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ramblecast 233 21.07.2019

We've seen so many low-budget kids movies, we thought it was about time to write our own. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

Episode 232: The World-Ending Bagel 16.07.2019

The author of "Cowlick Ricky" spent a lot of effort trying to write a story where nothing actually happens, which seems hard to actually do. This episode brought to you by executive producer Allykazam, Aarne-Thompson type1567g, "Good Food Changes the Song" Suggested talking points: reservoir water dogs, le Goofy de Disney, world-ending bagel, picnic chef, Guy Fieri's fox tips,...

Ramblecast 232 14.07.2019

We got a question about our animorph forms, which kicks off a whole conversation about that franchise. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

Episode 231: Grandma's Cryptid Fursona 09.07.2019

We're reading "The Princess and the Mountain Dweller" this week, but DO NOT be fooled by the grandma: she knows what she's doing. This episode brought to you by executive producer Eabhlin, Aarne-Thompson type 707a, "the Bird of Truth" Suggested talking points: a breezy summer look, crimeception, the last crimebender, the secret science grant, grandma crimes, the Neon, summer gr...

Ramblecast 231 07.07.2019

Connect 4 is really just there to expose your personal failings. We also have to talk about sandwich wine, y'all. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

Episode 230: Oops All Salmon: The Monkey Prince and Princess Kalabati Part II 02.07.2019

We're reading the second part of "The Monkey Prince and Princess Kalabati," and there's a lot going on in this one that needs that special flavor to spice it right up. Suggested talking points: the milkshake situation, a hijacked boatwatch, the Crimeweaver's creed, witch belly conversations, oops all salmon, vow of seclusion, magic drum con, square princess, moon dicks, extinction zoo If...

Episode 229: Baby Mag Monthly: The Monkey Prince and Princess Kalabati Part I 25.06.2019

We're reading the first part of "The Monkey Price and Princess Kalabati," and just HAD to stop to talk about how we could improve the magazine experience. This episode brought to you by executive producer Mel Hayes, Aarne-Thompson type 366, "The Golden Arm" Suggested talking points: Exboatia, fishing pole that causes werewolves, animorph car, the many kinds of monkey, king-kong...

Ramblecast 229 23.06.2019

Our brain comedians served us up "driveway leggings" because it's been that kind of a week. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

Episode 228: the Cinderella Gauntlet 18.06.2019

We've got a pair of short Cinderella stories for you, which has lead us to the conclusion that there are two many of these, and we're going to have the One True Cinderella story. This episode brought to you by executive producer Allison (Awalk) , Aarne-Thompson type 881a, "the Abandoned Bride Disguised as a Man" Suggested talking points: John Waterbubbler, wooden dresses, plankmail, citr...

Ramblecast 228 16.06.2019

This is our first recording with our new long-distance setup! Gordie's off in Boston, but that isn't going to stop us from researching dangerous bus competitors. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show...

Episode 227: Ghost Moms 11.06.2019

Content warning: cannibalism and matricide We finally have to read "Little Saddleslut" and there's just a whole lot of WHY in this story. This episode brought to you by executive producer McGregor Boyle, Aarne-Thompson type 700 "Tom Thumb" Suggested talking points: Butter wolverine, butter Halloween, assassin's creed tactics, bitcoin tithing, running at the speed of bird shit, cool wishes, desert...

Ramblecast 227 09.06.2019

We're breaking the taboo and telling you all about our dreams! Tyler also has a specific pig-wish. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

Episode 226: Shy Little Dirt Babies 28.05.2019

"The Mina and the Merchant" takes us to India, where a house full of people just want to be able to work and enjoy the hit TV show "Cheers" in peace. This episode brought to you by executive producer Candy-Coated Cactus, Aarne-Thompson type 55 "The Animals Build a Road" Suggested talking points: our ivory tower atop the whimbus, Gollum stroking his big TV, Nick Jr for...

Ramblecast 226 26.05.2019

We're taking a survey back through games in other games (mostly Final Fantasy), and we have yet more improvements to the game of Football. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcas...

Episode 225: Public Sauntering 21.05.2019

"The Sea Maiden" doesn't really feature a Sea Maiden much, but it does feature a lot of mechanics from the hit (controversial) video game Final Fantasy VIII. This episode brought to you by executive producer Arcnes, Aarne-Thompson type 774D "Acting as God for a Day" Suggested talking points: the mood spoon, swimfriend, boatwatch bop, wild fish hedonism, Rumplestiltskin license,...

Ramblecast 225 19.05.2019

What makes a good book cover? Would you pay someone to follow you around, narrating a good book for you? If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

Episode 224: A Pez Dispenser for Bones 14.05.2019

"Perez the Mouse" is the worst story. That is all. This episode brought to you by executive producer Linct , Aarne-Thompson type 622, "The Talking Bed Legs" Suggested talking points: cyberpunk a mouse, peREZ the mouse, Stuart Little's AIM account, the elder gut, commishee, the origin of fetishes, Mother Booby Galactic Overseer, the horror of teeth, rat magic If you like our sho...

Episode 223: Dr. No Bones and Dr. Some Bones 07.05.2019

"The Raven With the Broken Beak" returns us to our favorite dirty bird, myth times Raven. He's up to some of his old tricks, but also has a potent arsenal of new tricks ready for us, and for some unsuspecting characters. Donutshoes soundcloud: soundcloud.com/donutshoes This episode brought to you by executive producer Kasey (Sitting Atop Punk Rock Candy Mountain) , Aarne-Thompson type 46...

Bonus: The Quiet Year Teaser 06.05.2019

This is the introduction and world-building for a tabletop game called The Quiet Year! We're trying this out as a monthly bonus episode for patrons at the $10 level, but wanted to put out a teaser to see how interested people are in this type of content. The Quiet Year a great game about building and guiding a community through a year of its life, drawing the map and developing the culture as we g...

Ramblecast 223 05.05.2019

We've got some differing opinions on the Sonic movie trailer and Sonic's design, and Tyler performs a Kingdom Hearts Miracle. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.

Episode 222: A Tenured Barber 30.04.2019

We're debating over whether "The Brahman and the Jackal," our story this week, is more or less interesting than the story of real big rock art. The jury is out, unlike in this story, where the jury is just incompetent. This episode brought to you by executive producer There's a Wicket In My Thicket, Aarne-Thompson type 676, "Open Sesame" Suggested talking points: mom 2.0, Clare...

Ramblecast 222 28.04.2019

We have one more addition to the Piss Kid property, as well as some thoughts about how we're going to screen the movies. Actually, we've got some ideas for improvements to movie theaters in general. If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find mercha...

Episode 221: Ancient Chinese Seabiscuit 23.04.2019

We're back to "The Journey West," where our hero Sun Wukong learns an important lesson about meeting new people. We're also learning a lot about the legality of horse meat, and exactly where in airspace US jurisdiction ends. This episode brought to you by executive producer Comrade Crag Hag, Aarne-Thompson type 1004, "Hogs in the Mud, Sheep in the Air" Suggested talking points:...

Ramblecast 221 21.04.2019

A patron requested a formal Bathroom Review, and we're happy to analyze layout, hardware, and object placement. Also stay tuned for your next RambleQuest(TM) clue! If you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the sho...

Episode 220: Boat Ingredients 16.04.2019

Note: episode numbers have changed as we've updated formatting. You haven't missed any episodes! We saved "The Twelve Tortoises" for the last of this group of three, and... well... we did technically get twelve tortoises. They're more swan (boat) than tortoise though. This episode brought to you by executive producer Vespadesu, Aarne-Thompson type 2250 "Endless Tales: the Golden Key...

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