In the recent episode of the Tangled podcast, Jeremy explores the story of Rapunzel from her origins, different adaptations, to little-known trivia surrounding the character. Jeremy traces Rapunzel's journey from a German fairy tale published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812 to her rendition in Disney's 2010 film, 'Tangled', where she's portrayed as a princess with healing and youth-restoring hair. The podcast also mentions Rapunzel's appearances in TV series, books, and video games, including the TV series 'Once Upon a Time' and Kate Forsyth’s novel, 'Bitter Greens'. Jeremy treats fans to trivia, revealing the herb 'rapunzel' in the Grimm's tale is a leafy vegetable known as rampion and the new software Disney animators developed for Rapunzel's hair in the movie 'Tangled'. Lastly, he reflects on Rapunzel's evolution from a passive character to a heroine demonstrating adventure, resourcefulness, and bravery over time.