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Feminist FairytalesSeason 3 Kickstarter FULLY FUNDED!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/adchoices2024-08-3001 minFeminist FairytalesKickstarter Announcement- 32 Days Left!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-3With gratitude,The Team at Feminist Fairytales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-07-2601 min
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When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what’s possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer’s daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream?
Episode Performed by Moira Todd, Shakira Searle and Derrick Davis
Written by Francesca Pazniokas
Sound by Wray Van Winkle
Theme...2024-07-1228 minFeminist FairytalesSeason 3 Kickstarter: WE ARE LIVE!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-3Thank you so much, and see you soon in the forest of Feminist Fairytales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-06-2801 minFeminist FairytalesBonus Episode: Season 2 Interlude CompilationBonus 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. Th...2024-06-1450 minFeminist FairytalesIntroducing Table ReadWe'd like to introduce you to Table Read. A one-of-a-kind podcast experience that brings the excitement of a live theater, and real behind-the-scenes HOLLYWOOD, all finished with Music and Sound Effects like a feature film for your ears. Each episode features a selection of exceptional, award-winning scripts performed live by a talented cast of up to 20 working actors in a world-class studio. Featuring some of the most respected writers in the industry. Each episode is finished with a full music score and surround sound mix, giving you the full cinematic experience from the comfort o...2024-06-0747 minFeminist FairytalesBonus Episode: Season 1 Interlude CompilationBonus 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!W...2024-05-3146 minFeminist FairytalesSeason 2 EpilogueAfter 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 co...2024-05-1709 minFeminist FairytalesShaman (Act 2)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 e...2024-05-0338 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & Shaman (Act 1)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 m...2024-04-1955 minFeminist FairytalesThe Bell Witch (Act 2)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 HoctorEpisode script by Brooke-Erin Smith2024-04-0534 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & The Bell Witch (Act 1)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 SmithSound De...2024-03-2242 minFeminist FairytalesSpecial Episode: The Princess Who Never SmiledEver 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......2024-03-0828 minFeminist FairytalesEl Cadejo (Act 2)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 RhiannaEpisode script by Nicole MartinezSound Design by...2024-02-2323 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & El Cadejo (Act 1)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, and Carlos R. RiveraEpisode script by Nicole MartinezSound Design by Patrick Mu...2024-02-0920 minFeminist FairytalesSpecial Episode: Godmother DeathWhen a dying woman asks Lady Death to be the godmother of her child, she inadvertently ties her daughter’s life to Death. The girl has a role now to play in maintaining the balance of the universe. But when faced with such power, will she take accountability for the lives she is responsible for or will Lady Death need to step in?This episode was performed by Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall. Episode script by Sabrina Rose BivensSound Design by Rebecca LynnDirected by Madeleine Regina...2024-01-2633 min
Feminist FairytalesTales of the Echowood Feed Swap: "Witches of the Echowood"CONTENT WARNING: Religiously motivated violence within a fantasy setting, familial conflict, betrayal, and separation, nightmares and dream violence, discussions of poison, illness, and death.Waking to the sound of raised voices, the Traveler listens in as an aged witch lays a curse on Grael before storming out of the inn. Rather than being afraid of her, Grael tells the story of two witches he one knew, and the rivalry that shaped their lives.Starring Sam Taylor as Grael and Alejandra Cejudo as Maeven, with original music by Jesse Haugen...2024-01-121h 00Feminist FairytalesHoliday Break Notice!The folks at Feminist Fairytales are taking a short break for the holiday season.Thank you all so much for an incredible year, we can't wait to keep the magic going in 2024!Stay tuned for our next story, launching in January! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-2200 minFeminist FairytalesThe Selkie and The Swan Maiden (Act 2)Rain is a selkie who loves to dance. Winter is a swan maiden who hates their feather gown. Neither of them feel quite at home in their skins, but when they cross paths one fateful night, Winter sees an opportunity to escape his fate—by stealing Rain's sealskin. Will they both find a happy ending before sunrise?This episode was performed by Lily Yasuda, Psalm Morant, Caroline Orejuela, Chloe Mei-li Bundt, and Axandre Oge. Episode script by Socks WhitmoreSound Design by Nikko GoldsteinMusic composed by Trace Cal...2023-12-0832 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & The Selkie and The Swan Maiden (Act 1)Rain is a selkie who loves to dance. Winter is a swan maiden who hates their feather gown. Neither of them feel quite at home in their skins, but when they cross paths one fateful night, Winter sees an opportunity to escape his fate—by stealing Rain's sealskin. Will they both find a happy ending before sunrise?This episode was performed by Lily Yasuda, Psalm Morant, Caroline Orejuela, Chloe Mei-li Bundt, and Axandre Oge. Episode script by Socks WhitmoreSound Design by Nikko GoldsteinMusic com...2023-11-2428 minFeminist FairytalesWhen Given Dominion: A Golem Tale (Act 2)Content Warning: This episode contains loud sounds, screams and choking sounds, and death. Listener discretion is advised. Shunned by her village for her mysterious illness, Hannah believes her life is nothing more than a morbid waiting game...or is there yet hope? When an exiled doctor offers her a magical cure, Hannah is confronted with an impossible choice. If her salvation comes at great expense, can Hannah live with the cost? This episode was performed by Moira Todd, Max Herzfeld, and Claudia Zajic. Episode scr...2023-11-1028 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & When Given Dominion: A Golem Tale (Act 1)Content Warning: please note this episode contains depictions of terminal illness in a minorShunned by her village for her mysterious illness, Hannah believes her life is nothing more than a morbid waiting game...or is there yet hope? Episode performed by Moira Todd, Max Herzfeld, Roberta Jackson, and Claudia Zajic. Episode script by Rachel LeighsonSound Design by Kristina ManenteThank you to our Cultural Consultants Kenzy Hinkel and Cantor Josh c Perlman.Interlude pe...2023-10-2729 minFeminist FairytalesShakunthalai in the Forest (Act 2)Shakunthalai's life in the forest achiramam is full of all the love she needs, or so she thinks until she meets King Dushyanthan. Their connection is undeniable. As a ruler, his first priority must be his country—but after leaving her beloved forest to be with him, is it too much to expect him to sacrifice a little? All she wants is a new home with those she loves. If he won't compromise, can she find the strength to create her own?This episode was performed by Ishani Kanetkar, Vedant Sharma, Krishi Korrapati, Kiran Ku...2023-10-1334 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & Shakunthalai in the Forest (Act 1)Shakunthalai's life in the forest achiramam is full of all the love she needs, or so she thinks until she meets King Dushyanthan. Their connection is undeniable. As a ruler, his first priority must be his country—but after leaving her beloved forest to be with him, is it too much to expect him to sacrifice a little? All she wants is a new home with those she loves. If he won't compromise, can she find the strength to create her own?This episode was performed by Ishani Kanetkar, Vedant Sharma, Krishi Korrapati, Kiran Ku...2023-09-2934 minFeminist FairytalesSeason 2 PrologueWhen Madeleine and Jennie get their first glimpse of the forest, they realize something is very wrong. Episode performed by Tatyana Ridgeway, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina.Interlude 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...2023-09-1511 min
Feminist FairytalesSeason 2 TrailerSeason 2 of Feminist Fairytales will be airing this September! We cannot wait to share new stories with you all, so stay on this wavelength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-08-2501 minFeminist FairytalesEpilogue- The ForestJennie and Madeleine hit a dead end in the library. What will happen when they are confronted by a hoard of beasts bent on destroying them? This is our final episode in Season 1, thank you so much for listening! If you've enjoyed your time with Feminist Fairytales and would like to support this work, keep an eye out on our social media for our Season 2 Kickstarter! Stay curious, stay creative, and see you next time in the forest of Feminist Fairytales! We are currently upd...2022-06-1907 minFeminist FairytalesThe Serpent Queen- Act 2Part 2 of 2 When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what’s possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer’s daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream? Episode Performed by Moira Todd, Shakira Searle and Derrick DavisWritten by Francesca PazniokasSound by Wray Van Winkle Theme Music by...2022-06-0331 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & The Serpent Queen- Act 1Part 1 of 2When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what’s possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer’s daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream?Episode Performed by Moira Todd, Shakira Searle and Derrick DavisWritten by Francesca PazniokasSound by Wray Van Winkle Theme Music...2022-05-2033 minFeminist FairytalesBriar Rose- Act 2Part 2 of 2 When the ruler of a vast kingdom uses dark magic to find love, a terrible curse follows. Can her daughter, Rosa (with the help of the kingdom’s Wise Women) find a way to reverse the spell?Episode Script by Latisha JonesPerformed by Cassandra Gallegos, Sarah Palmero, Arrianna Abraham, Joy Hennes, Katrina Pecina, Gabriela Martinez, and Levi SquierSound by Patrick MullenTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love...2022-05-0635 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & Briar Rose- Act 1Part 1 of 2 When the ruler of a vast kingdom uses dark magic to find love, a terrible curse follows. Can her daughter, Rosa (with the help of the kingdom’s Wise Women) find a way to reverse the spell?Episode Script by Latisha JonesPerformed by Cassandra Gallegos, Sarah Palmero, Arrianna Abraham, Joy Hennes, Katrina Pecina, Gabriela Martinez, and Levi SquierSound by Patrick MullenTheme Music by Juliana MarinProduced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, and Emma Love...2022-04-2230 minFeminist FairytalesMeets Prince, Loves Frog- Act 2Part 2 of 2 When she wanders out into the outer regions, where no one is EVER supposed to go, Princess Onna finds more than she bargained for. Turns out the kingdom she has always trusted has dark secrets hidden in the water. It takes a strong person to stand up for what’s right, can Onna do what needs to be done? Episode Script by Mildred Lewis Performed by Elizabeth Ung, Marcus Rothenberg, Jacqueline Youm, Max Baskin Sound by Trevor Van Winkle 2022-04-0822 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & Meets Prince, Loves Frog- Act 1Part 1 of 2 When she wanders out into the outer regions, where no one is EVER supposed to go, Princess Onna finds more than she bargained for. Turns out the kingdom she has always trusted has dark secrets hidden in the water. It takes a strong person to stand up for what’s right, can Onna do what needs to be done? Episode Script by Mildred Lewis Performed by Elizabeth Ung, Marcus Rothenberg, Jacqueline Youm, Max Baskin Sound by Trevor Van Winkle 2022-03-2532 minFeminist FairytalesBonus Episode- Radio Interview with Erica SmithFriends of the Forest, this is the LAST bonus episode before the release of the second half of our season! Please enjoy this interview with Erica Smith, writer of "Rumplestiltskin: a retelling"! Join us in two weeks for the first act of "Meets Prince, Loves Frog"! 2022-03-1121 minFeminist FairytalesBonus Episode- Radio Interview with Reid HerreidHey, friends of the forest! We have another Bonus Episode for you this week while we continue work on the second half of our season! Please enjoy this interview with Reid Herreid, writer of "H and Greta". Reid is a fantastic creative mind and we know you'll love getting to hear a little more about the making of this episode! 2022-02-2625 minFeminist FairytalesBonus Episode- Radio Interview with Madelyn DortaHey friends of the forest! We are taking a short mid-season pause in our stories as we continue production for the second half of Season 1! We will be back with our next tale in March, and until then we will be sharing bonus content every other Friday. This week, please enjoy this interview with Madelyn Dorta who wrote our first story, "Lina"!Thank you all so much for your kindness, we are so grateful for the massive support of this podcast! 2022-02-1121 minFeminist FairytalesRumpelstiltskin: a retelling- Act 2Part 2 of 2After her father boasts of her spinning straw into gold, Nona’s life takes a hard turn. Forced to provide evidence of her father’s ridiculous claim, Nona finds her life in the hands of a flippant king and his idiot guard. Sure would be great if a magical man with oddly specific powers and an impossibly difficult name could help her out of this situation!Episode Script by Erica SmithPerformed by Michael Reilly Peraza, Tamekia Jackson, Jon Reynolds, Torin Lusebrink, and Andrew Quilpa2022-01-2834 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & Rumpelstiltskin: a retelling- Act 1Part 1 of 2After her father boasts of her spinning straw into gold, Nona’s life takes a hard turn. Forced to provide evidence of her father’s ridiculous claim, Nona finds her life in the hands of a flippant king and his idiot guard. Sure would be great if a magical man with oddly specific powers and an impossibly difficult name could help her out of this situation!Episode Script by Erica SmithPerformed by Michael Reilly Peraza, Tamekia Jackson, Jon Reynolds, Torin Lusebrink, and Andrew Quilpa2022-01-1432 minFeminist FairytalesH and Greta- Act 2Part 2 of a 2 Part Story.H and Greta, two siblings with a flair for the fantastical, must escape their circumstances before it’s too late. Surrounded by a family that believes that being trans is a sickness, what will it take to find their place in the world? What will happen when everything they know disappears? CW: This episode contains depictions of transphobia, including deliberate misgendering by a parent.--Episode Script by Reid S HerreidPerformed by Apri...2021-12-3140 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude & H and Greta- Act 1Jennie and Madeleine jump into their next tale: "H and Greta" H and Greta, two siblings with a flair for the fantastical, must escape their circumstances before it’s too late. Surrounded by a family that believes that being trans is a sickness, what will it take to find their place in the world? What will happen when everything they know disappears? CW: This episode contains depictions of transphobia, including deliberate misgendering by a parent.--Episode Script by Reid S He...2021-12-1732 minFeminist FairytalesLina- Act 2Part 2 of a 2 Part Story.Lina Flores, is just your average first-gen, eldest Latina daughter with the responsibility of putting everything and everyone above herself. After one exhausting day at her family's restaurant, Lina falls asleep and wakes up in a strange and dangerous world. Lina is accompanied by a familiar voice that offers wisdom and riddles that help Lina find her way back home and back to herself. Episode Script by Madelyn DortaThis episode was performed by: Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Sandra Espinoza, Mike Martinez, Ruth Diaz, Chris Rivera, L.W. Salinas2021-12-0530 minFeminist FairytalesLina- Act 1Lina Flores, is just your average first-gen, eldest Latina daughter with the responsibility of putting everything and everyone above herself. After one exhausting day at her family's restaurant, Lina falls asleep and wakes up in a strange and dangerous world. Lina is accompanied by a familiar voice that offers wisdom and riddles that help Lina find her way back home and back to herself. Episode Script by Madelyn DortaThis episode was performed by: Caroline Cabal Coniglio, Sandra Espinoza, Mike Martinez, Ruth Diaz, Chris Rivera, L.W. SalinasSound Design by Jordan Rawlings ...2021-11-2036 minFeminist FairytalesInterlude- Jennie and Madeleine Come Home After being gifted a shared vision of a forest, Jennie and Madeleine make their way into a park to find what’s been calling them from deep inside. What they find feels both familiar and somehow dangerous as they are sucked into their first adventure.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...2021-11-1215 minFeminist FairytalesPrologueTravel with us through the forest of Feminist Fairytales, where we will introduce the tale of two twin souls who must become lost to find their way home. Hear the origins of the sisters who must unearth the stories told by the wild souls of the world… before it’s too late. Feminist Fairytales is an audio drama podcast that reimagines the genre of fairytales through a feminist lens. This fairytale anthology series features the work of many storytellers, and this is the tale of how we began.We are c...2021-10-2913 min