Who wouldn’t want a fairy godmother to solve our problems with the flick of a magic wand? We know that’s not a healthy fantasy and yet, fairy godmothers aren’t going away. In fact, they’ve been proliferating in contemporary fantasy novels and reinterpretations of Cinderella. But they don’t look or act like you might expect. I talk with Butler University lect ... Show More
Jun 17
The U.S. of Play - Part 1: Wagons, Bears and Dolls
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the USA, we are doing a series of mini stories across two episodes that explore American toys and games. This week, we look at early childhood objects that became vehicles of the imagination. I talk with Michelle Parnett-Dwyer, senior curator ... Show More
36m 1s
Jun 3
How Folklore Spirited Anime Away
Anime and manga are a global phenomenon, and their popularity continues to grow. Many of these stories are populated by supernatural beings called yōkai. Even though yōkai can be portrayed as ghosts, demons, or monsters, they're rarely purely good or evil. We trace the history of ... Show More
37m 49s
Jan 2022
Nicholas Jubber, "The Fairy Tellers: A Journey into the Secret History of Fairy Tales" (John Murray, 2022)
In The Fairy Tellers: A Journey into the Secret History of Fairy Tales (John Murray, 2022), Nick Jubber unearths the lives of the dreamers who made our most beloved fairy tales: inventors, thieves, rebels and forgotten geniuses who gave us classic tales such as 'Cinderella', 'Han ... Show More
52m 53s
Aug 2023
Christmas with Elsa - Bedtime Story
Enjoy this Christmas adventure alongside Elsa, Anna, and Olaf! Read by Melodybee 🐝💖
👑 Listen to Melodybee's Princess series called:
👑 The Princess Quest
Like any fairytale, this one begins with the arrival of a horse-drawn carriage that will deliver you to the Kingdom of Ron ... Show More
11m 13s
Aug 2024
Bedtime Stories: Stella and Prince Felix's Magical Adventure🌿
✨Tonight's story is about a brave girl named Stella who discovers a hidden path in her garden, leading her to a magical kingdom.🍂 There, she meets Prince Felix, the animal prince, and together they embark on an exciting quest to save his enchanted kingdom.🌳
🌙As you get comf ... Show More
10m 29s