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Air of Fairytales
Air of Fairytales
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)
Frightening Folklore
Frightening Folklore
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.
Classic Tales From the Brothers Grimm
Classic Tales From the Brothers Grimm
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
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
Tellers and Stories on BYU Radio
The Silent Princess
The Silent Princess
Stories of curses, lions, and an abundance of prairie dogs
The Mummy's Curse
The Mummy's Curse
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.
Mischief and Magic
Mischief and Magic
Stories about snow, rats, and the moon
EXTRA: "Groundhog Godmother" by Megan Hicks
EXTRA: "Groundhog Godmother" by Megan Hicks
A fractured fairytale with Pennsylvania Storyteller Megan Hicks
One Wish
One Wish
Stories about wishes, magical foul, and squabbling siblings
A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story
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)
Fairytale Roots
Fairytale Roots
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.
The Traveling Wizard
The Traveling Wizard
Stories about guessing names, traveling wizards, and imitating birds
The Fire of Life
The Fire of Life
Warm up to these tales about the brazen bravery and cozy protection that fire brings to our lives.
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Stories about stars, childhood fear, and the luckiest man in the world
Secret Fighter
Secret Fighter
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)
The Egyptian Cinderella
The Egyptian Cinderella
Tellers and Stories
Rumpelstiltskin
Rumpelstiltskin
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)
S1 E44: How It Came to Be
S1 E44: How It Came to Be
Stories about tricksters, toddlers, and origins
What's in a Name?
What's in a Name?
Stories to answer the question, "What's in a name?"
Jack, Toes, and a Gunny Wolf
Jack, Toes, and a Gunny Wolf
Stories about wolves, Jack, and a pesky toe
The Best Words in the Best Order
The Best Words in the Best Order
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)
EXTRA: "The Sound of the Money" by Zette Harbour
EXTRA: "The Sound of the Money" by Zette Harbour
There's nothing like the smell of fresh bread. But what would you pay for that smell?
The Perilous Pomegranate
The Perilous Pomegranate
Stories about bad luck, dangerous fruit, and misbehaving boys
EXTRA: "Cinderella Improv" by Ed Stivender
EXTRA: "Cinderella Improv" by Ed Stivender
An old tale gets a hilarious improvised update from a master storyteller and his creative audience.
EXTRA: "Rumpelstiltskin Rap" by The Storycrafters
EXTRA: "Rumpelstiltskin Rap" by The Storycrafters
A classic fairy tale set to a lively beat
EXTRA: Little Scarface by Ed Stivender
EXTRA: Little Scarface by Ed Stivender
How could Little Scarface ever hope to marry the great chief, especially when he's invisible?
Slops
Slops
Stories about slops, demolition derbies, and belly buttons
Garment For the Moon
Garment For the Moon
Stories about walking in the clothed moonlight with acres of diamonds
Jack and Cinderella
Jack and Cinderella
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.