Tales

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You think you know the story…But do you really? Every other Saturday, Tales presents ancient fairy tales the way they were originally told: orally, and unadulterated. Tales is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media production.

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Listen First! DOG TALES, A ...

11.14.2019

They’re four-legged, full of love and often times more like family than their nickname suggests. Parcast’s endearing original series, DOG TALES, tells the true stories of heroic canines that have gone above and beyond their “best friend” duties. Every Monday, ...

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11.14.2019 Listen First! DOG TALES, A Parcast Original Series! They’re four-legged, full of love and often times more like family than their nickname suggests. Parcast’s endearing original series, DOG TALES, tells the true stories of heroic canines that have gone above and beyond their “best friend” duties. Every Monday, ...
11.09.2019 Uncle Wolf The “little glutton” who travels through the woods in Italo Calvino’s Italian Folktales carries a special delivery for Uncle Wolf. But when she can’t resist the goodies, and replaces the contents, Uncle Wolf becomes angry and sets out for revenge.
11.03.2019 Par for the Story: POLITICAL SCANDALS, A Parcast Original Series! Every Tuesday leading up to the 2020 election, POLITICAL SCANDALS counts down the 52 most controversial events in American history—uncovering the ugly truth behind some of our most infamous elected officials. And now you can hear a special clip from ...
10.26.2019 Aladdin Pt. 2 Fame, glory, wealth and a beautiful bride—Aladdin truly did have everything he had ever wanted. However, his old enemy Nassim hadn’t forgotten his betrayal, and set out to steal Aladdin’s magic lamp.
10.22.2019 Listen First! VILLAINS, A Parcast Original Series! Bad guys. Black hats. Evildoers. They are the bane of every hero’s existence…and the subject of Parcast’s dastardly new original series, VILLAINS. Every Friday, VILLAINS dissects the greatest foils from history and fiction—uncovering origins, analyzing impacts, and exploring the complexity ...
10.12.2019 Aladdin Pt. 1 Growing up an impoverished young ne’er-do-well, Aladdin is recruited by a sorcerer from the Maghreb. What seems like a sorcerer’s goodwill soon reveals itself as a hidden agenda and a quest for a magic lamp.
10.11.2019 Bonus: Today In True Crime - Zodiac Killer On this day in 1969, the Zodiac Killer’s last confirmed victim was shot and killed.
09.30.2019 Introducing: MYTHICAL MONSTERS, Vanessa's new show! The great heroes of myth are known throughout the world. Their deeds are legendary. But what would these champions be without obstacles in their path? Dragons, sea serpents, giants, demons...they aren't merely foils to the hero. They are primal symbols ...
09.28.2019 Cinderella: Ye Xian Ye Xian had an ideal childhood - raised by the wife of the village chief, she wanted for nothing. But when sudden tragedy strikes her family, she is left in the care of a stepmother who despises her. In this ...
09.24.2019 All Tales Episodes Now Available! Thank you for being a loyal listener! We’re excited to announce all Parcast Network episodes older than 6 months are now available for free on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
09.14.2019 The Ant and the Grasshopper Some insects work tirelessly throughout the year, preparing for the cold months of winter, when crops dry up and food is scarce. However, the grasshopper in this story prefers to while away the summer playing music... and when the cold ...
09.02.2019 Introducing: NATURAL DISASTERS, a new Parcast Original! Humans are the most adaptable species on the planet. We endure fierce blizzards, build communities in the blistering heat of the Sahara, erect societies on mountains. Our new podcast, NATURAL DISASTERS reminds us Mother Nature is ultimately always in control. ...
08.31.2019 Pinocchio The original 1883, Italian version of Pinocchio is far darker than the version modern audiences are acquainted with. Pinnochio is pathologically selfish, and the world he inhabits is full of villains. Murderous circus owners, thieving woodland creatures, and a guilt-trip ...
08.17.2019 The Blue Belt II Mads is alone on a desert island. He was blinded, maimed, and left for dead without his magical belt to save him. He must find a way to return home and reclaim everything his mother Inga and the troll Gunnar ...
08.06.2019 Introducing: MEDICAL MYSTERIES, a new Parcast Original! In our new podcast, MEDICAL MYSTERIES, we follow desperate patients battling mysterious symptoms--from the bizarre to the terrifying--as determined doctors race against the clock for a diagnosis. From rare genetic disorders to a worldwide pandemics, we explore the high stakes ...
08.03.2019 The Blue Belt In this Norwegian Folktale, a beggar woman and her son happen upon a mysterious magical belt lying on a dirt path. Against his mother's advice, the boy Mads picks it up. Soon, the magical strength it gives him is the ...
07.20.2019 The Dog and the Sparrow This dog has known nothing but abuse and neglect his entire life. When a kindly sparrow frees him from his horrible master, he is absolutely ready to take life by the reigns. However, the world is a lot more cruel ...
07.06.2019 The Brave Little Tailor Many of us wish we could be a dashing hero living a life of adventure. But only the Brave Little Tailor could kill seven flies and think he is ready to fight trolls, cyclops, unicorns and giant boars. Not only ...
06.22.2019 Catskin Despised by her father after her mother died in childbirth, Eloise schemes to run away from home. In this rare English fairytale, freedom comes at a high price, and winning the love of a prince is nothing compared to winning ...
06.08.2019 Sweetheart Roland Henriette wants nothing more than to live with her love, but her evil stepmother would never allow it. She devises a plan that sends her on an adventure filled with wands, thorns, invisible cloaks and more. But happy endings are ...
05.29.2019 Introducing: THE DARK SIDE OF, a new Parcast Original! Hollywood is one of our most celebrated institutions, but do you know the dark shadows draped over its early years? In this new Parcast Original, we reexamine unknown and overlooked histories of society's beloved cultural touchstones. Every multi-episode series will ...
05.25.2019 The Haunted Ship Nassos never wanted to be a sailor, but he inherited his father's ship nonetheless. His true passion is music, but when he plays his violin on deck at night, he summons something unnatural from beneath the waves. Parcasters - Haunted ...
05.11.2019 The Gingerbread Man Though many can repeat this famous cookie's classic rhyme, few know of his origins. Descended from a long line of European "Runaway Pancake" stories, the Gingerbread Man has always been a tale that ends in tragedy - though the details ...
05.06.2019 Not Guilty, Vanessa’s new podcast! In this new podcast, we dive into cases resulting in acquittal or exoneration, examining the crimes, trials, and verdicts that make us ask the question: what defines guilt? If you enjoy true crime, courtroom drama, and high stakes storytelling, you ...
04.27.2019 Sleeping Beauty Princess Talia's parents were warned that she must never touch a spindle, or she would face certain death. Though they try their hardest to protect her from such a device, Talia nevertheless pricks her finger on one and falls into ...
04.13.2019 The Goose Girl In a wicked twist on the old trading places trope, a princess's devious maid takes her clothes and poses as the princess. The disgraced royal is then forced to herd geese for a living, but her mother's charm gives her ...
03.30.2019 The Juniper Tree In one of the Grimm Brothers’ darkest tales, a young boy named Jakob faces off against an evil stepmother. But even the help of a magical tree may not be enough to defeat a cold-hearted murderer… Sponsors! BetterHelp - Go ...
03.16.2019 Snow White & Rose Red This story follows a young Snow White and her sister as their mother forces them to spend time together. As they go about their chores, their encounters with an ungrateful dwarf lead them to form a bond capable of surviving ...
03.02.2019 Verde Prato After secretly marrying a commoner, Prince Francesco uses a magical glass tunnel to spend nights with his true love. But a pair of jealous sisters endangers the couple's rendezvous, and the secret wife, Nella, must save the day, or lose ...
02.16.2019 Little Red Riding Hood A story that has been told for generations all over the world. The modern retelling is well known however, the French, Thai and Norwegian versions vary significantly. In some versions the antagonist tricks the young girl into cannibalizing her grandmother. ...
02.02.2019 Puss in Boots By 1697 the story of an incredible cat spread to Paris, where author Charles Perrault created his own version, entitling it La Maître Chat, ou le Chat Botté which means “The Master Cat, or The Booted Cat.” Unlike his modern ...
02.02.2019 Puss in Boots By 1697 the story of an incredible cat spread to Paris, where author Charles Perrault created his own version, entitling it La Maître Chat, ou le Chat Botté which means “The Master Cat, or The Booted Cat.” Unlike his modern ...
01.29.2019 Extraterrestrial: Hill Abduction Pt. 1 - a new PARCAST show! We hope you are excited as we are for this sneak peek episode of our new podcast, Extraterrestrial where we try to answer the question: are we really alone? If you enjoyed this preview and want to listen to the ...
01.19.2019 The Enchanted Quill A crow enlists the help of a woman, instructing her to pluck a feather to make magical wishes. The feather gives her the power to refuse suitors and cook delicious meals. The Enchanted Quill is one of 500 fairy tales ...
01.19.2019 The Enchanted Quill A crow enlists the help of a woman, instructing her to pluck a feather to make magical wishes. The feather gives her the power to refuse suitors and cook delicious meals. The Enchanted Quill is one of 500 fairy tales ...
01.05.2019 The Snow Queen Disney’s Frozen has nothing on this dark and devastating Danish fairy tale. “The Snow Queen” was first published in 1844 by Hans Christian Andersen and has since been adapted into movies, television shows, operas and ballets. Two children, Gerda and ...
01.05.2019 The Snow Queen Disney’s Frozen has nothing on this dark and devastating Danish fairy tale. “The Snow Queen” was first published in 1844 by Hans Christian Andersen and has since been adapted into movies, television shows, operas and ballets. Two children, Gerda and ...
12.24.2018 MIND’S EYE, Parcast’s First Psychological Thriller! We have a holiday gift for you… Parcast’s first fictional crime show AD-FREE! In Mind’s Eye, a serial killer is back and homicide detective Kate McClay fights against psychology, unsolved crimes, and even her own family... The scariest monsters are ...
12.22.2018 Br’er Rabbit Rooted in both African and Native American legend, Br’er Rabbit, is a collection of folklore first published in 1881 by Joel Chandler Harris. Br’er Rabbit represents not only enlightenment and rebellion against authority, but also deceit, greed, spite and even ...
12.22.2018 Br’er Rabbit Rooted in both African and Native American legend, Br’er Rabbit, is a collection of folklore first published in 1881 by Joel Chandler Harris. Br’er Rabbit represents not only enlightenment and rebellion against authority, but also deceit, greed, spite and even ...
12.11.2018 Mythology: Athena Pt. 1 - Vanessa’s new podcast! Dear Tales fans, we are so excited to share our new storytelling podcast - MYTHOLOGY - with you this holiday season! Every Tuesday, Mythology will feature the heroes, gods, and creatures that have captivated humanity for generations. Subscribe now wherever ...
12.08.2018 The Boy Who Cried Wolf This well known warning teaches us that liars are not believed, even when they speak the truth. Do you know the dangerous outcome of weaving tall tales? Sponsors! Audible - Get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month ...
12.08.2018 The Boy Who Cried Wolf This well known warning teaches us that liars are not believed, even when they speak the truth. Do you know the dangerous outcome of weaving tall tales? Sponsors! Audible - Get 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 a month ...
11.24.2018 Sinbad the Sailor II Sinbad is back on his ship and setting sail for Persia, hopefully one of his most lucrative trips yet. However, it is not money that Sinbad is looking for… but love. Sponsors! Bombas - Go to Bombas.com/TALES and use the ...
11.24.2018 Sinbad the Sailor II Sinbad is back on his ship and setting sail for Persia, hopefully one of his most lucrative trips yet. However, it is not money that Sinbad is looking for… but love. Sponsors! Bombas - Go to Bombas.com/TALES and use the ...
11.10.2018 Sinbad the Sailor Confronted with stormy seas, monsters and pirates, Sinbad the fearless sailor, must attempt to steal the magical, “Book of Peace.” Will he complete his journey after being shipwrecked in Basra? Sponsors! Amazon Prime - Season 1 is available now. Watch ...
11.10.2018 Sinbad the Sailor Confronted with stormy seas, monsters and pirates, Sinbad the fearless sailor, must attempt to steal the magical, “Book of Peace.” Will he complete his journey after being shipwrecked in Basra? Sponsors! Amazon Prime - Season 1 is available now. Watch ...
10.27.2018 Peter Pan III Hurt and unable to fly, it seems like Peter Pan is out of luck. Will anyone be there to come to his aid when he needs it the most? Subscribe now to our new podcast HOSTAGE, featuring the riveting story ...
10.27.2018 Peter Pan III Hurt and unable to fly, it seems like Peter Pan is out of luck. Will anyone be there to come to his aid when he needs it the most? Subscribe now to our new podcast HOSTAGE, featuring the riveting story ...
10.23.2018 "Patty Hearst" Pt. 1 - A Halloween Special! Hello Tales listeners! To get into the Halloween spirit, we wanted to offer this AD-FREE bonus episode of our new podcast, Hostage. This true story is full of the mystery and horror you love from Tales! Listen to the next ...

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Tales episodes:

Listen First! DOG TALES, A Parcast Original Series!

Uncle Wolf

Par for the Story: POLITICAL SCANDALS, A Parcast Original Series!

Aladdin Pt. 2

Listen First! VILLAINS, A Parcast Original Series!

Aladdin Pt. 1

Bonus: Today In True Crime - Zodiac Killer

Introducing: MYTHICAL MONSTERS, Vanessa's new show!

Cinderella: Ye Xian

All Tales Episodes Now Available!

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Introducing: NATURAL DISASTERS, a new Parcast Original!

Pinocchio

The Blue Belt II

Introducing: MEDICAL MYSTERIES, a new Parcast Original!

The Blue Belt

The Dog and the Sparrow

The Brave Little Tailor

Catskin

Sweetheart Roland

Introducing: THE DARK SIDE OF, a new Parcast Original!

The Haunted Ship

The Gingerbread Man

Not Guilty, Vanessa’s new podcast!

Sleeping Beauty

The Goose Girl

The Juniper Tree

Snow White & Rose Red

Verde Prato

Little Red Riding Hood

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

Extraterrestrial: Hill Abduction Pt. 1 - a new PARCAST show!

The Enchanted Quill

The Enchanted Quill

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

MIND’S EYE, Parcast’s First Psychological Thriller!

Br’er Rabbit

Br’er Rabbit

Mythology: Athena Pt. 1 - Vanessa’s new podcast!

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Sinbad the Sailor II

Sinbad the Sailor II

Sinbad the Sailor

Sinbad the Sailor

Peter Pan III

Peter Pan III

"Patty Hearst" Pt. 1 - A Halloween Special!

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