Hold onto your horns! This week, we tackle Billy Beg and the Bull, an Irish folktale where talking animals, head-chopping giants, and a magic belt collide in a story that's part Cinderella, part fever dream. Joe and Matthew break down the chaotic charm of Seumas MacManus’s tale and the storytelling legacy he left behind. Spoiler: The bull might be a vampire.

Hold onto your horns! This week, we tackle Billy Beg and the Bull, an Irish folktale where talking animals, head-chopping giants, and a magic belt collide in a story that's part Cinderella, part fever dream. Joe and Matthew break down the chaotic charm of Seumas MacManus’s tale and the storytelling legacy he left behind. Spoiler: The bull might be a vampire.

Episode 12: Billy Beg and the Bull

Once Upon a Podcast is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves fairy tales, myths, and folklore (or just a good story!). In each episode, we take a deep dive into classic tales, explore their often twisted origins, and uncover the dark, macabre themes lurking beneath the surface. Joe and Matthew explore why these stories were written the way they were, what they reveal about the time they came from, and how they continue to shape our world today. It&#39;s a perfect blend of casual conversation, humor, and a dash of history that’ll leave you with new insights (and probably a few laughs) every week. New episodes are released every other Tuesday at 7 am ET :)

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Once Upon a Podcast is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves fairy tales, myths, and folklore (or just a good story!). In each episode, we take a deep dive into classic tales, explore their often twisted origins, and uncover the dark, macabre themes lurking beneath the surface. Joe and Matthew explore why these stories were written the way they were, what they reveal about the time they came from, and how they continue to shape our world today. It's a perfect blend of casual conversation, humor, and a dash of history that’ll leave you with new insights (and probably a few laughs) every week. New episodes are released every other Tuesday at 7 am ET :)

Once Upon a Podcast&nbsp;is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves fairy tales, myths, and folklore (or just a good story!). In each episode, we take a deep dive into classic tales, explore their often twisted origins, and uncover the dark, macabre themes lurking beneath the surface. Joe and Matthew explore why these stories were written the way they were, what they reveal about the time they came from, and how they continue to shape our world today. It's a perfect blend of casual conversation, humor, and a dash of history that’ll leave you with new insights (and probably a few laughs) every week.&nbsp;New episodes are released every other Tuesday at 7 am ET :)

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