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On this episode of the Be Fairy Afraid Podcast, Fiona & Louise read a tale from The Mabinogion, Branwen in Ireland. The story of a princess from Wales who marries an Irish king only to find out he is not as rightouous as he appears, so she sends for her brother for help.
Louise & Fiona also talk about a bread making class, Louise's new friend Keith and other utter silliness.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears and hear what I shall tell you.
Hope you enjoy! :-)
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This episode: Bhutan tale, The Princess With The Three Breasts | Menopausal Meet Ups | Edible Underwear.
On this episode of the Be Fairy Afraid Podcast, Fiona & Louise read the Bhutan folktale of The Princess with Three Breasts. The story of a royal couple who are blessed with a child, only to discover she has a curse upon her that is a bad omen for the entire kingdom.
Louise & Fiona also talk about a menopausal coffee morning, a trip to a nudist beach and edible underwear.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears and hear what I shall tell you.
Hope you enjoy! :-)
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This episode: Brothers Grimm Sweetheart Roland | Becoming An Adult | Sofa Surfing.
On this episode of the Be Fairy Afraid Podcast, Fiona & Louise read the Brothers Grimm story, Sweetheart Roland. The story of a young woman who must escape from her evil stepmother, a witch who wishes to kill her with the help of her true love
Louise & Fiona also talk about the difficulties in becoming an adult, having to sleep on the sofa after an argument and the dancing plague of 1518.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears and hear what I shall tell you.
Hope you enjoy! :-)
Follow the podcast and Fiona & Louise on social media...
Podcast - @BeFairyAfriad
Fiona Ridgewell - @fiona_ridgewell
Louise Atkinson - @_latkinson_
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This episode: The Curse of Macha | Medieval Dog Names | Park Runs.
*Warning. This episode does briefly reference miscarriage*
On this episode of the Be Fairy Afraid Podcast, Fiona & Louise read the Celtic story of the curse of Macha. Enraged at being treated so cruelly, Macha lays an infamous curse upon all the men of Ulster
Louise & Fiona also talk about medieval dog names, a community park run and may have an argument over one of them forgetting to hit the record button.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears and hear what I shall tell you.
Hope you enjoy! :-)
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Podcast - @BeFairyAfriad
Fiona Ridgewell - @fiona_ridgewell
Louise Atkinson - @_latkinson_
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This episode: Boo-Hag | Near Death Experiences | Gut Infections.
On this episode of the Be Fairy Afraid Podcast, Fiona & Louise read the Gullah Folklore tale of the Boo-Hag. A story from coastal Georgia about a man who suspects his beautiful new bride might be a witch – the Boo Hag!
Louise & Fiona also talk about near death experiences, gut infections and their trip to a rugby match
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears and hear what I shall tell you.
Hope you enjoy! :-)
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Podcast - @BeFairyAfriad
Fiona Ridgewell - @fiona_ridgewell
Louise Atkinson - @_latkinson_
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This episode: Frog King; tarot readings and art of letter writing.
Once upon a time, comedians Fiona Ridgewell & Louise Atkinson decided to start a podcast that explores fairy tales, folklore, myths, and legends. But, these aren't the nice, fluffy versions of the stories everyone knows and loves. They're the original, darker, sordid ones from long ago, paired with some silly goings on in their lives.
In this episode, Fiona & Louise look at the first ever story by the Grimm Brothers; The Frog King, also known as Iron Henry. The story of a spoiled princess who reluctantly befriends a frog – who magically transforms into a handsome (human) prince
Louise & Fiona also talk about Fiona's tarot card reading, the art of letter writing & dogs with opinions.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears, and hear what I shall tell you. Hope you enjoy! :-)
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This episode: The Brownie; Mastermind Topics; Face Waxing & Spyro.
Once upon a time, comedians Fiona Ridgewell & Louise Atkinson started a podcast exploring fairy tales, folklore, myths, and legends. But, these aren't the nice, fluffy versions of the stories everyone knows and loves. They're the original, darker, sordid ones from long ago, paired with some of the silly goings on in their lives.
In this episode, Fiona & Louise look at the Scottish mythical creature, the Brownie. Also known as a brùnaidh or gruagach in Scots Gaelic, a Brownie (or Brounie) is a good-natured type of hobgoblin from folklore that is said to inhabit houses and to come out at night while the owners of the house are asleep and perform various chores and farming tasks.
Louise & Fiona also talk about Fiona's singing career, face waxing, and the subjects they would do if they went on Mastermind; spoiler, they're not highbrow topics.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears and hear what I shall tell you. Hope you enjoy! :-)
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This episode: Andrew Lang story; trip to France and some unconventional hair styling tips.
Once upon a time, comedians Fiona Ridgewell & Louise Atkinson decided to start a podcast that explores fairy tales, folklore, myths, and legends. But, these aren't the nice, fluffy versions of the stories that everyone knows and loves. They're the original, darker, sordid ones from long ago, paired with some of the silly going ons in their lives.
In this episode, Fiona & Louise look at a story by one of the most famous fairy tale authors Andrew Lang and his story: The King Who Would Have A Beautiful Wife. A king is in search of a beautiful wife, but he can't be bothered to find one himself, so he sends a servant to find her, leading to a classic fairy tale mishap.
Louise & Fiona also talk about Fiona's trip to France and Louise's unconventional hair styling method.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on Youtube, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears and hear what I shall tell you. Hope you enjoy! :-)
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Once upon a time, comedians Fiona Ridgewell & Louise Atkinson started a podcast exploring fairy tales, folklore, myths, and legends. But, these aren't the nice, fluffy versions of the stories everyone knows and loves. They're the original, darker, sordid ones from long ago.
On this episode of the Be Fairy Afraid Podcast, Fiona & Louise read the classic Japanese ghost story 'The Goblin of Adachigaharaby Yei Theodora Ozaki. A story about a cannibal goblin in the shape of an old woman living on the plain of Adachigahara; who lures a Buddhist pilgrim in need of refuge into her home.
Louise & Fiona also talk about smart meters, Fi & Lou's encounter at a comedy gig, and body hair removal.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears, and hear what I shall tell you.
Hope you enjoy! :-)
Follow the podcast and Fiona & Louise on social media...
Podcast - @BeFairyAfriad
Fiona Ridgewell - @fiona_ridgewell
Louise Atkinson - @_latkinson_
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Once upon a time, comedians Fiona Ridgewell & Louise Atkinson started a podcast exploring fairy tales, folklore, myths, and legends. But, these aren't the nice, fluffy versions of the stories everyone knows and loves. They're the original, darker, sordid ones from long ago.
On this episode of the Be Fairy Afraid Podcast, Fiona & Louise read Prince Darling (Prince Chéri) is a French literary fairy tale written by Madame Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, a story about how A prince learns how to have empathy with the help of a fairy.
Louise & Fiona also talk about flat pack furniture, passing their 'how to carry a box' health and safety exams, and if owning a cardboard version of Chris Hemsworth is acceptable.
Give it a listen and please like & subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Now, in the words of Giambattista Basile, from his story The Enchanted Doe - shut your mouths, open your ears, and hear what I shall tell you.
Hope you enjoy! :-)
Follow the podcast and Fiona & Louise on social media...
Podcast - @BeFairyAfriad
Fiona Ridgewell - @fiona_ridgewell
Louise Atkinson - @_latkinson_
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From the publisher's feed
Be Fairy Afraid Podcast - Bringing laughter to the darkest of fairy tales.
Welcome to "Be Fairy Afraid", the podcast which invites you on a rib-tickling escapade through the realms of…
Meet the hosts: Louise Atkinson, the resident skeptic who's convinced that anyone who thinks anyone who claims to be feeling energized by a spiritual energy is actually just struggling with trapped wind, and Fiona Ridgewell, whose fervent belief in all things mystical is inexplicably tied to the phases of the moon (or maybe she's had too many Red Bull's that day).
Together, this unlikely duo navigates the enchanted landscape of fairy tales through a comedic lens. From unraveling the dark origins of classic tales to pondering whether trolls prefer Custard Creams or Hobnobs, no stone is left unturned. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you might just start investigating how you can conjure up your own fairy godmother.
For those who seek magic and a generous sprinkling of absurdity in their podcast adventures, this is the show that promises to leave you simultaneously scratching your head and clutching your sides with laughter. Embrace the fantastical, but beware – you may find yourself "fairy" afraid of everything magical, or equally scared of the bad character voices attempted in each episode, either way, excuse to have a bit of a laugh.
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