On today’s episode, enjoy the following: The Nose Tree” by Laura J. Bobrow in From the Heart (16:21) “Morning on the Desert” by Jerry Brooks from Shoulder to Shoulder (2:19) “Fairy Borrowing” by Laura J. Bobrow in From the Heart (4:30) “Princess and the Pea” by Randel McGee from Randel McGee Presents: Hans Christian Andersen- The Man and his Tales (7:04) “The Real Sleeping Beauty” by Judith Black from Oops Ma! Stories and Songs of Family Life (13:29) Radio Family Journal: "Sir Kevin" (5:00)

In this episode, we share a little information on the origins of our three of our favorite scary folktales. Featuring Donna Washington, David Holt, and Mary Hamilton.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following stories:Snow White and Rose Red by Susan StraussRumpelstiltskinby Susan KleinBriar Rose by K. Sean BuvalaTwelve Dancing Princesses by Megan Hicks

Tellers and Stories on BYU Radio

Stories of curses, lions, and an abundance of prairie dogs

Today’s episode is a collection of spooky stories related to curses, treasures, and the undead. From the deck of the Titanic to a tiny ghost town down South, nowhere is safe from the reach of those who have passed on. In these stories, told by David Holt, Daniel Bishop, Dan Marcotte, Judith Heineman, Beth Horner, and Octavia Sexton, the dead have come back with a vengeance.

Stories about snow, rats, and the moon

A fractured fairytale with Pennsylvania Storyteller Megan Hicks

Stories about wishes, magical foul, and squabbling siblings

On today’s episode, enjoy the following stories:“Cinderella” by Ed Stivender on Tellin’ Time (5:05)“Little Burnt Face” by Milbre Burch on If the Shoe Fits...Cinderella Stories from Around the World (7:08)“Senegal Story” by Charlotte Blake-Alston on Timp 2017 (12:59)“The Flower Girl” by Milbre Burch on If the Shoe Fits...Cinderella Stories from Around the World (2:51)“Groundhog Godmother” by Megan Hicks on Groundhogs Meet Grimm (9:28)

From the wacky to the mundane, some of the world’s most beloved fairy tales have some real life resemblances that may surprise you, featuring stories by Ed Stivender, Tim Lowry, Susan Strauss, and Heather Forest.

Stories about guessing names, traveling wizards, and imitating birds

Warm up to these tales about the brazen bravery and cozy protection that fire brings to our lives.

Stories about stars, childhood fear, and the luckiest man in the world

On today’s episode, enjoy the following: “Lu Helps a Dragon” - Judy Lubin (12:57) “Secret Fighter” - Sam Payne (13:30) “The Wood Maiden” - Stephanie Beneteau (10:14) "The Uglified Ducky" - Willy Claflin (9:20) “The Story of the Deluge” - Sheila Arnold (5:06)

Tellers and Stories

On today’s episode, enjoy the following: "Rumpelstiltskin" by Rosie Cutrer from Mr. Bun and Other Stories (11:40) "Three Princes Riding" by Donna Washington from Angel's Laughter (14:50) "Secret Santa" by Andy Offutt-Irwin from Perpetual Calendar (11:41) "The Cinderella Rap" by The Storycrafters from Tales From Timp 2012 (6:34) "The Light Went Away" by Andy Offutt-Irwin from Andy's Wild Amphibian Show (3:16)

Stories about tricksters, toddlers, and origins

Stories to answer the question, "What's in a name?"

Stories about wolves, Jack, and a pesky toe

On today’s episode, enjoy the following: “Frogs, Guardians of Water” by Doug Elliott (12:57) “The Artist” by Ted Fink (6:50) “Three Poems of Arab Andalusia” by Pam Faro (2:49) “The Road Not Taken” by Joseph Sobol (4:25) “Black and Yellow” by Tim Lowry (7:37) “The Mr. & The Mrs.” by Linda Gorham (4:05) “Lost in Cyberspace” by Donna Ingham (6:09)

There's nothing like the smell of fresh bread. But what would you pay for that smell?

Stories about bad luck, dangerous fruit, and misbehaving boys

An old tale gets a hilarious improvised update from a master storyteller and his creative audience.

A classic fairy tale set to a lively beat

How could Little Scarface ever hope to marry the great chief, especially when he's invisible?

Stories about slops, demolition derbies, and belly buttons

Stories about walking in the clothed moonlight with acres of diamonds

There are some classic tales that are good to nestle into, some storytelling staples if you will but it’s also fun to take those stories and tweak them a little. And in this episode we're bringing you Jack tales and Cinderella stories that break away from the traditional mold. Tales by Bill Harley, Milbre Burch, Mary Hamilton, and Willy Claflin a la tradition of Maynard Moose.

Mythological stories