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The Folktale Project podcast

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The Folktale Project

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  Dan Scholz  

Every week The Folktale Project brings you new folklore, fairytales, myths and legends from around the world. Some tales you've heard before and some brand new.

Every week The Folktale Project brings you new folklore, fairytales, myths and legends from around the world. Some tales you've heard before and some brand new.

 

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#1325

The Skunk in Tante Odette's Oven

This week we have a new story, a listener suggestion from Liz Spiva from "The Talking Cat and other tales of French Canada". Liz, I hope you enjoy the story!   Book: The talking cat, and other stories of French Canada Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https:/www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

16 MINS

16:01

20 Nov 2024

#1324

Folktale Project Classics - The Capture of Father Time

This week's Folktale Project Classic is a fun tale from "American Fairy Tales" - 'The Capture of Father Time'. Join us next week for an all new tale. If there's a story you'd like to hear please reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com. ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

15 MINS

15:54

13 Nov 2024

#1323

The Buried Moon

Today we have a listener submission from Jennifer Longe who is working on a film based on the tale of 'The Buried Moon'. If there's a story you'd like to hear please reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com</a>. Book: More English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https:/www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

12 MINS

12:17

06 Nov 2024

#1322

Folktale Project Classic - Stingy Jack

I know that I promised new stories (and that this one is a day later than normal) but today is Halloween and that means we had to adjust our schedule to release the annual telling of our favorite Irish Halloween tale - Stingy Jack.   Image © National Museum of Ireland ... Read more

31 Oct 2024

04 MINS

04:03

31 Oct 2024

#1321

The Six Sillies

We're back! This week we have a new story, one that I think is the perfect way to ease back into new tales. Something short and silly :) I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com. ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

07 MINS

07:04

23 Oct 2024

#1320

Folktale Project Classics - A Tuscan Bluebeard

This week's story of 'A Tuscan Bluebeard' is my last Folktale Project Classic for a while! Beginning next week I'll be returning with new stories, plus some new stories from you! I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com. ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

09 MINS

09:28

16 Oct 2024

#1319

Folktale Project Classics - The Master Maid

This week's story of 'The Master Maid' is quite a tale indeed! As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com. ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

34 MINS

34:00

09 Oct 2024

#1318

Folktale Project Classics - The Fairies

This week's tale is my favorite version of 'The Fairies' and I hope it's yours as well! As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

09 MINS

09:58

02 Oct 2024

#1317

Folktale Project Classics - A Misfit Ghost

This week's tale is the story of a ghost ship encountered by the predecessor of the US Coast Guard. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at dan@folktaleproject.com. ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

07 MINS

07:38

25 Sep 2024

#1316

Folktale Project Classics - Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper

This week's tale is the classic story of Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com</a>. ... Read more

18 Sep 2024

16 MINS

16:23

18 Sep 2024

#1315

Folktale Project Classics - American Fairytales

This week's story is a full book! "American Fairytales" by L. Frank Baum is filled with vignettes and followed hot on the heels of the wildly successful "Wizard of Oz".  As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com</a>. ... Read more

11 Sep 2024

2 HR 54 MINS

2:54:46

11 Sep 2024

#1314

Folktale Project Classics - Hansel and Gretel

This week's tale is the classic story of Hansel and Gretel. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com</a>.  ... Read more

04 Sep 2024

16 MINS

16:13

04 Sep 2024

#1313

Folktale Project Classics - The Princess Rosette

This week's tale comes to us from France. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com</a>.  ... Read more

28 Aug 2024

47 MINS

47:26

28 Aug 2024

#1312

Folktale Project Classics - The Dreamer

This week's tale comes to us from Armenia. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. I'd like to start with having you tell your stories. Have an story that you'd like to share? Reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com.</a> ... Read more

21 Aug 2024

14 MINS

14:53

21 Aug 2024

#1311

Folktale Project Classics - The Fountain of Giant Land

This week is one of my favorite folktales from Brazil. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. Have an idea you'd like to share? Reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com.</a> ... Read more

14 Aug 2024

14 MINS

14:18

14 Aug 2024

#1310

Folktale Project Classics - Raiko and the Shi-Ten Doji

This week one of my favorite Japanese folktales. As I'm revisiting these tales I'm thinking hard about what the next chapter of The Folktale Project looks like. Have an idea you'd like to share? Reach out at <a href= "mailto:dan@folktaleproject.com">dan@folktaleproject.com</a>. ... Read more

07 Aug 2024

10 MINS

10:43

07 Aug 2024

#1309

Folktale Project Classics - Genovefa

This week on Folktale Project Classics we have the origin story of Count Siegfried of the Palatinate and his saint-like wife, Genovefa. ... Read more

30 Jul 2024

16 MINS

16:16

30 Jul 2024

#1308

Folktale Project Classics - Little Red Riding Hood

The first of our Folktale Project Classics is truly a classic tale with a (perhaps) unfamiliar ending? ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

05 MINS

05:11

24 Jul 2024

#1307

The Voice of Death - A Roumanian Folktale

Our last new story for a bit is a short (but very good) tale about death. Starting next week The Folktale Project will be replaying classic stories while we get ready for something completely new. Title: Roumanian Fairy Tales Author: Various Compiler: Mite Kremnitz Editor: J. M. Percival Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

07 MINS

07:38

17 Jul 2024

#1306

Reflections - A Japanese Fairytale

This week's tale comes from rural Japan and shows how a young couple discovers some modern conveniences. Title: Japanese Fairy Tales Author: Grace James Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

16 MINS

16:13

10 Jul 2024

#1305

Little Annie's Dream - An American Fairytale

This week's story comes to us from the one and only Louisa May Alcott. 'Little Annie's Dream" is a story about controlling our negative emotions, something that I'm sure we all struggle with from time to time. Book: Flower Fables Author: Louisa May Alcott Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

21 MINS

21:34

03 Jul 2024

#1304

The Two Jewels - A Jewish Fairytale

A story with quite the important message about tolerance, particularly when it comes to religion. Title: Jewish Fairy Stories Translator: Gerald Friedlander Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

10 MINS

10:40

26 Jun 2024

#1303

The Woodman and the Mountain Fairies - A Korean Folktale

A very familiar tale of a human getting caught up in the affairs of fairies, but this time from Korea. Book: Korean Fairy Tales Author: William Elliot Griffis Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

19 Jun 2024

14 MINS

14:49

19 Jun 2024

#1302

Uncle Capriano - An Italian Folktale

From 'Italian Popular Tales' we have the story of practical jokes gone (in my opinion) too far with Uncle Capriano. Book: Italian Popular Tales Author: Thomas Frederick Crane Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

12 Jun 2024

10 MINS

10:29

12 Jun 2024

#1301

The King of the Golden Mountain - A German Folktale

This week we return to The Brothers Grimm with the harrowing tale of the making (and keeping) of a King. Book: Snowdrop & Other Tales Authors: Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm Host: [Dan Scholz] (http://www.danscholz.com/) Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a> or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at <a href= "%E2%80%9Dhttps:/ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject%E2%80%9D">https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject</a>. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject">https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject</a>!     ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

13 MINS

13:11

05 Jun 2024