Hope has spent many years wandering the halls of The Library of Souls, indulging in her unfortunate habit of altering the books to make them “safer,” freezing the characters before the tale can begin. But when Hope gets sucked into a long-forgotten story, she discovers the unintended consequences of her edits. Join us in our first holiday tale as we explore self-trust, real empathy, and facing the things that haunt us.  Tales We Twisted: Donkeyskin (France, 1695), Little Red Riding Hood (France, 1697), The Little Mermaid (Denmark, 1837), The Little Matchstick Girl (Denmark, 1837), Mother Goose Tales (France, 1697), and A Christmas Carol (England, 1843). Vocal Performance by Maria Corcobado  Script by Madelyn Dorta and Madeleine Regina  Directed by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. This episode was made possible by the generous support of Rebecca Barry, whose support on Kickstarter helped us bring this tale to life! If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! Episode Transcript here. The folks at Feminist Fairytales are taking a winter break, and we wish you good rest this season. We’ll see you back here in early February for our next tale, “Goldie Loch and the Bear Brothers Three”, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a year of searching, Chandani finally finds her dear friend Neela. Only... Neela doesn't seem to recognize her old companion. Chandani must find a way to convince Neela to leave the safety of her lies, and fight for the only real friendship either of them have ever known. Tales We Twisted: The Ugly Duckling (1843, Denmark) x The Blue Jackal (Date Unknown, India) Vocal Performances by Misha Bakshi, Tasmin Singh, Lushika Preethrajh, Chanisha Somatilaka, and Kiran Kumar  Script by Rachel Lipetz Directed by Madelyn Dorta  Sound Design by Rebecca Lynn Pronunciation guide by Ramita Lipetz  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for our Holiday Special Episode, “Specter”, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales.  Episode Transcript here. “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” is dedicated in loving memory to Rachel's Naani, Nimmi Kapur, who gave Rachel her first book of Indian fairytales, which included The Blue Jackal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While their own families treat them like outcasts, Neela the jackal and Chandani the duckling bond over their differences. But when Neela's plan to turn her fur blue and lose her misfit status goes awry, the new friends become separated and must navigate a treacherous forest on their own. Tales We Twisted: The Ugly Duckling (1843, Denmark) x The Blue Jackal (Date Unknown, India) Vocal Performances by Misha Bakshi, Tasmin Singh, Lushika Preethrajh, Chanisha Somatilaka, and Kiran Kumar  Script by Rachel Lipetz Directed by Madelyn Dorta  Sound Design by Rebecca Lynn Pronunciation guide by Ramita Lipetz  Interlude performances by Emma Love, Wray Van Winkle, Connor Bushoven, Madelyn Dorta, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina, with Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the second half of this twisted tale, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Episode Transcript here. “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” is dedicated in loving memory to Rachel's Naani, Nimmi Kapur, who gave Rachel her first book of Indian fairytales, which included The Blue Jackal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy knows all too well that there are many reasons to stay awake when the rest of the world is asleep. She waits night after night, straight on till morning, giving adventure ample opportunity to come calling again. But what is passing her by while she worries about missing her chance? When a familiar shadow darkens her door, will the reunion be worth the wait? Tales We Twisted: The Shadow (1847) x Peter Pan (1904) Performances by Candace McAfee, Ariane Marchese, Melissa J. Lackie, and Brendan Edward Kennedy Script by Karen Li Directed by Madeleine Regina  Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the next twisted tale in our season, “The Painted Jackal and The Plucky Duckling” by Rachel Lipetz. All happening right here, in the forest of Feminist Fairytales.Episode Transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the heart-stirring conclusion to The Captive Maiden and the Wandering Knight, Rapunzel and Silence are faced with a challenge: Can their love be enough to face the world, or will the cruelty of the Enchantress- and humanity- inevitably rip them apart? And what is this “personal connection” Dr. Marche mentioned before?  Tales We Twisted: Rapunzel (a German fairytale) x Silence (a 700-year-old French epic fairytale) Vocal performances by Erika Sanderson, Elizabeth Plant, MJ Chestang, and Ren Alberg.  Script by Virginia Spotts.  Directed by Jennie Grenelle Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle. Musical Composition by Jesse Haugen Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsors Joann and Eugene Bissell, who’s support on Kickstarter made this episode possible. Special thanks to our creative consultants, Ezra J. Wayne and navi. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the first Special Episode in our season, “STAR 1100.1” by Karen Li. All happening right here, in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Episode Transcript linked here. (Author’s Note: For an in-depth look at the tale of Silence, I would recommend the book Silence: A Thirteenth Century French Romance, translated by Sarah Roche-Mahdi.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Edwina Marche and her assistant, Penelope Baker, sit in a rainy pub in 1960s England. Anticipating their return for Oxford’s final term of the year, Dr. Marche has suddenly announced her intent to scrap the established lesson plan and teach a brand new tale: the real story of Rapunzel… and Silence. Could this story of danger, magic, and romance truly be worth it?  Tales We Twisted: Rapunzel (a German fairytale) x Silence (a 700-year-old French epic fairytale) Vocal performances by Erika Sanderson, Elizabeth Plant, MJ Chestang, Ren Alberg.  Script by Virginia Spotts.  Directed by Jennie Grenelle Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle. Musical Composition by Jesse Haugen Story Begins: Timestamp 3:50 Interlude performances by Emma Love, Wray Van Winkle, Connor Bushoven, Virginia Spotts, Madelyn Dorta, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina with sound design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Thank you to our sponsors Joann and Eugene Bissell, who’s support on Kickstarter made this episode possible. And a special thank you to our creative consultants Ezra J. Wayne and navi. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the second half of this twisted tale, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Episode Transcript linked here.(Author’s Note: For an in-depth look at the tale of Silence, I would recommend the book Silence: A Thirteenth Century French Romance, translated by Sarah Roche-Mahdi.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Jennie and Madeleine enter the camp their mysterious rescuer brought them to, they are met with unexpected allies. As they learn more about the troubles of the forest, they discover that the webs of sickness and power are much more tangled than they knew. Can this world- and its precious stories- be saved, or will their pursuers leave them with no time but to run? Vocal Performances by Tatyana Ridgeway, Ingrid Bork, Connor Bushoven, Madelyn Dorta, Andrew Quilpa, Mike Martinez, Lushika Preethrajh, Emma Love, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  New to our overarching story? Catch up with our Season 1 and Season 2 compilations- and see how we’ve been hopping into these tales! Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. If you enjoy these stories, then consider supporting us on Patreon, where you can get early access to our episodes and bonus content! You can also follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky, or Facebook! We’ll see you in two weeks for the first twisted tale in our season, “The Captive Maiden and The Wandering Knight” by Virginia Spotts, right here in the forest of Feminist Fairytales. Episode Transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3: Tales Twisted is launching on September 19th!!! Mark your calendars and scrolls, and get ready for some magic as Jennie and Madeleine journey into another set of tales, this time with a twist. Each story this season features two or more classic fairy tales that have been woven together. And it all begins with the launch of our Prologue Episode on September 19th. Stay on this wavelength friends of the forest! Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Grenelle, Wray Van Winkle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 has officially been FULLY FUNDED on Kickstarter! We will be hard at work bringing a new set of stories to life, so stay tuned for more info. We will see you soon in the forest of Feminist Fairytales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are 45% funded on Kickstarter!!! Thank you so much for helping us get this far, we are so grateful for this community! Please share our campaign far and wide, and consider donating if you're able! Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/958182445/feminist-fairytales-podcast-season-3 With gratitude, The Team at Feminist Fairytales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Season 3 Kickstarter is now LIVE!!!!!! Please consider supporting either by donating or sharing with folks you know! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/958182445/feminist-fairytales-podcast-season-3 Thank you so much, and see you soon in the forest of Feminist Fairytales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode! Hear the twists and turns of Jennie and Madeleine's journey as they travel through our Season 2 stories. Our Kickstarter for Season 3 is launching June 28th, 2024! Stay on this wavelength for more info soon! Performances by Tatyana Ridgeway, Madeleine Regina, Jennie Grenelle, Andrew Quilpa, navi, and Ingrid Bork. Scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.   Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus Episode! Travel back to where it all began, when Jennie and Madeleine first entered the Library. Performances by Tatyana Ridgeway, Madeleine Regina, and Jennie Grenelle. Scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Emma Love.   Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin.   Our Kickstarter for Season 3 is launching June 28th, 2024! Stay on this wavelength for more info soon! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After learning that Jennie can perform Bard's magic, and with a wraith on their tail, help comes from unlikely places as our story-jumping duo search for safety. But who can Jennie and Madeleine trust in a forest teeming with the Haze? Episode performed by Connor Bushoven, Navi, Ingrid Bork, Jennie Grenelle and Madeleine Regina. Script by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. We hope you’ve enjoyed listening to our second season. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with incredible artists all over the globe, and to share new tales with you. We have a Season 3 Kickstarter announcement coming soon so stay tuned!!! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.  Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires of the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape from? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? Episode performed by Chloe Ong, Ryako, Karen Li, Deanna Halls, Breanna Pearl, Calista Wong, and Andrew Quilpa Directed by Angela Yih Episode script by Elizabeth Ung Sound Design and Musical Composition by Ryako Dramaturgy by Navi Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our Kickstarter supporter Rebecca Barry, the fairy godparent who made this episode possible with her generous donation. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.  Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires of the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape from? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? This episode was performed by Chloe Ong, Ryako, Karen Li, Deanna Halls, Breanna Pearl, Calista Wong, and Andrew Quilpa Episode script by Elizabeth Ung Dramaturgy by Navi Sound Design and Musical Composition by Ryako Directed by Angela Yih Interlude performed by Jennie Grenelle, Madeleine Regina, and Connor Bushoven. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Rebecca Barry, the fairygodparent who made this episode possible with her generous donation. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden in the woods of Tennessee, Kate lives as a spirit, unable to be seen or heard. In the nearby town, Elizabeth leads a sheltered life, stifled by the evangelical expectations of her family. After a fateful meeting, the girls find a friend and confidante in each other. Together, these star-crossed companions have a chance to break free from their oppressive existences and discover who they truly are. This episode was performed by Virginia Spotts, Lev Rodriguez Shivers, Melissa J. Lackie, Connor Bushoven, and George Hoctor Episode script by Brooke-Erin Smith Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle Directed by Jennie Grenelle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden in the woods of Tennessee, Kate lives as a spirit, unable to be seen or heard. In the nearby town, Elizabeth leads a sheltered life, stifled by the evangelical expectations of her family. After a fateful meeting, the girls find a friend and confidante in each other. Together, these star-crossed companions have a chance to break free from their oppressive existences and discover who they truly are. This episode was performed by Virginia Spotts, Lev Rodriguez Shivers, Melissa J. Lackie, and Connor Bushoven  Episode script by Brooke-Erin Smith Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle Directed by Jennie Grenelle Interlude performed by Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Wray Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since Princess Atreya was released from the tower where she spent her adolescence, all anyone ever does is tell her to smile. Everyone knows Atreya has no sense of humor––or does she? Baffled by expectations that she should behave coquettishly for the delight of suitors she doesn’t find amusing, Atreya is maligned as a shrew and blamed for the kingdom’s misfortunes. The king offers Atreya’s fair hand to any man who can make her laugh. Which might be a problem for a rebellious princess who doesn't think these lame dudes are funny... This episode was performed by Rebecca Tanwen Episode script by Kari Zander Sound Design by Emma Love Co-Directed by Madeleine Regina and Emma Love Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love. Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third brutal mauling sends ripples of fear, skepticism, and curiosity through the inhabitants of a small town in South Florida — although none of Val's classmates at Sweetcrest County College seem to be taking it seriously. Despite the warnings, Val's friends convince her to go to a party that's being thrown off campus where Val learns that not all monsters are what they seem. This episode was performed by Lena Garcia, Logan Fletcher, Tyanni Mah, Mystic Waterz, Carlos R. Rivera, and Aja Rhianna Episode script by Nicole Martinez Sound Design by Patrick Mullen Directed by Madelyn Dorta Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Wray Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Interested in supporting our work? Feminist Fairytales Patreon is linked here! We are currently updating our transcripts for readability. If you would like to request transcript materials while we are in the process of updating, please don't hesitate to reach out to feministfairytalespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you very much for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices