Feminist Fairytales

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences, including themes relating to refugee affairs and abortion. Listener discretion is advised.  Suab, a Hmong shaman from Southeast China, finds spiritual asylum in the graces of Guanyin after being pursued by mysterious spirits. Guanyin is willing to listen and see what has caused such suffering to the shaman's state...but the more she inquires of the shaman's past, the more her unconditional compassion and mercy wavers. Why has Suab fled her country? From what exactly is she trying to escape from? How may a Goddess find empathy in the conflicting values of a modern world? This episode was performed by Chloe Ong, Ryako, Karen Li, Deanna Halls, Breanna Pearl, Calista Wong, and Andrew Quilpa Episode script by Elizabeth Ung Dramaturgy by Navi Sound Design and Musical Composition by Ryako Directed by Angela Yih Interlude performed by Jennie Grenelle, Madeleine Regina, and Connor Bushoven. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Rebecca Barry, the fairygodparent who made this episode possible with her generous donation. Episode transcript is slightly delayed as our transcription software is down! We will upload asap! Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden in the woods of Tennessee, Kate lives as a spirit, unable to be seen or heard. In the nearby town, Elizabeth leads a sheltered life, stifled by the evangelical expectations of her family. After a fateful meeting, the girls find a friend and confidante in each other. Together, these star-crossed companions have a chance to break free from their oppressive existences and discover who they truly are. This episode was performed by Virginia Spotts, Lev Rodriguez Shivers, Melissa J. Lackie, Connor Bushoven, and George Hoctor Episode script by Brooke-Erin Smith Sound Design by Van Winkle Directed by Jennie Grenelle Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden in the woods of Tennessee, Kate lives as a spirit, unable to be seen or heard. In the nearby town, Elizabeth leads a sheltered life, stifled by the evangelical expectations of her family. After a fateful meeting, the girls find a friend and confidante in each other. Together, these star-crossed companions have a chance to break free from their oppressive existences and discover who they truly are. This episode was performed by Virginia Spotts, Lev Rodriguez Shivers, Melissa J. Lackie, and Connor Bushoven  Episode script by Brooke-Erin Smith Sound Design by Van Winkle Directed by Jennie Grenelle Interlude performed by Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since Princess Atreya was released from the tower where she spent her adolescence, all anyone ever does is tell her to smile. Everyone knows Atreya has no sense of humor––or does she? Baffled by expectations that she should behave coquettishly for the delight of suitors she doesn’t find amusing, Atreya is maligned as a shrew and blamed for the kingdom’s misfortunes. The king offers Atreya’s fair hand to any man who can make her laugh. Which might be a problem for a rebellious princess who doesn't think these lame dudes are funny... This episode was performed by Rebecca Tanwen Episode script by Kari Zander Sound Design by Emma Love Co-Directed by Madeleine Regina and Emma Love Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love. Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Love Feminist Fairytales? Get early access to all episodes by becoming a Patreon member today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third brutal mauling sends ripples of fear, skepticism, and curiosity through the inhabitants of a small town in South Florida — although none of Val's classmates at Sweetcrest County College seem to be taking it seriously. Despite the warnings, Val's friends convince her to go to a party that's being thrown off campus where Val learns that not all monsters are what they seem. This episode was performed by Lena Garcia, Logan Fletcher, Tyanni Mah, Mystic Waterz, Carlos R. Rivera, and Aja Rhianna Episode script by Nicole Martinez Sound Design by Patrick Mullen Directed by Madelyn Dorta Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Interested in supporting our work? Feminist Fairytales Patreon is linked here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third brutal mauling sends ripples of fear, skepticism, and curiosity through the inhabitants of a small town in South Florida — although none of Val's classmates at Sweetcrest County College seem to be taking it seriously. Despite the warnings, Val's friends convince her to go to a party that's being thrown off campus where Val learns that not all monsters are what they seem. This episode was performed by Lena Garcia, Logan Fletcher, Tyanni Mah, Mystic Waterz, and Carlos R. Rivera Episode script by Nicole Martinez Sound Design by Patrick Mullen Directed by Madelyn Dorta Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a dying woman asks Lady Death to be the godmother of her child, she inadvertently ties her daughter’s life to Death. The girl has a role now to play in maintaining the balance of the universe. But when faced with such power, will she take accountability for the lives she is responsible for or will Lady Death need to step in? This episode was performed by Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall.  Episode script by Sabrina Rose Bivens Sound Design by Rebecca Lynn Directed by Madeleine Regina Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CONTENT WARNING: Religiously motivated violence within a fantasy setting, familial conflict, betrayal, and separation, nightmares and dream violence, discussions of poison, illness, and death. Waking to the sound of raised voices, the Traveler listens in as an aged witch lays a curse on Grael before storming out of the inn. Rather than being afraid of her, Grael tells the story of two witches he one knew, and the rivalry that shaped their lives. Starring Sam Taylor as Grael and Alejandra Cejudo as Maeven, with original music by Jesse Haugen. Written and produced by Trevor Van Winkle, and made possible by our supporters on Kickstarter, Patreon.com/homesteadcorner, and ko-fi.com/homesteadcorner. Executive produced by Axel Allcock. For more information, additional content, and episode transcript, visit homesteadonthecorner.com/tote002  "Dark Emptiness" elements created by jalastram (https://freesound.org/people/jalastram/), Licensed under Creative Commons (CC 3.0 Unported: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) "Medieval City" element created by OGsoundFX (https://freesound.org/people/OGsoundFX/), Licensed under Creative Commons (CC 3.0 Unported: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/) You can access the transcript for this episode here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The folks at Feminist Fairytales are taking a short break for the holiday season. Thank you all so much for an incredible year, we can't wait to keep the magic going in 2024! Stay tuned for our next story, launching in January! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rain is a selkie who loves to dance. Winter is a swan maiden who hates their feather gown. Neither of them feel quite at home in their skins, but when they cross paths one fateful night, Winter sees an opportunity to escape his fate—by stealing Rain's sealskin. Will they both find a happy ending before sunrise? This episode was performed by Lily Yasuda, Psalm Morant, Caroline Orejuela, Chloe Mei-li Bundt, and Axandre Oge.  Episode script by Socks Whitmore Sound Design by Nikko Goldstein Music composed by Trace Callahan Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rain is a selkie who loves to dance. Winter is a swan maiden who hates their feather gown. Neither of them feel quite at home in their skins, but when they cross paths one fateful night, Winter sees an opportunity to escape his fate—by stealing Rain's sealskin. Will they both find a happy ending before sunrise? This episode was performed by Lily Yasuda, Psalm Morant, Caroline Orejuela, Chloe Mei-li Bundt, and Axandre Oge.  Episode script by Socks Whitmore Sound Design by Nikko Goldstein Music composed by Trace Callahan Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. "hissing swan animal field recording" element created by Garuda1982 (https://freesound.org/people/Garuda1982/), Licensed under Creative Commons (CC 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Episode Transcript can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: This episode contains loud sounds, screams and choking sounds, and death. Listener discretion is advised.  Shunned by her village for her mysterious illness, Hannah believes her life is nothing more than a morbid waiting game...or is there yet hope? When an exiled doctor offers her a magical cure, Hannah is confronted with an impossible choice. If her salvation comes at great expense, can Hannah live with the cost?  This episode was performed by Moira Todd, Max Herzfeld, and Claudia Zajic.  Episode script by Rachel Leighson Sound Design by Kristina Manente Thank you to our Cultural Consultants Kenzy Hinkel and Cantor Josh c Perlman. Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript can be read here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: please note this episode contains depictions of terminal illness in a minor Shunned by her village for her mysterious illness, Hannah believes her life is nothing more than a morbid waiting game...or is there yet hope?  Episode performed by Moira Todd, Max Herzfeld, Roberta Jackson, and Claudia Zajic.  Episode script by Rachel Leighson Sound Design by Kristina Manente Thank you to our Cultural Consultants Kenzy Hinkel and Cantor Josh c Perlman. Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Episode transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shakunthalai's life in the forest achiramam is full of all the love she needs, or so she thinks until she meets King Dushyanthan. Their connection is undeniable. As a ruler, his first priority must be his country—but after leaving her beloved forest to be with him, is it too much to expect him to sacrifice a little? All she wants is a new home with those she loves. If he won't compromise, can she find the strength to create her own? This episode was performed by Ishani Kanetkar, Vedant Sharma, Krishi Korrapati, Kiran Kumar, and Chanisha Somatilaka.  Episode script by Tehnuka Sound Design by Navi  Veenai instrumental performance by Raghavendra Batni Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dort, and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Kinheart Studios, the fairygodparents who made this episode possible with their generous donation. Episode transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shakunthalai's life in the forest achiramam is full of all the love she needs, or so she thinks until she meets King Dushyanthan. Their connection is undeniable. As a ruler, his first priority must be his country—but after leaving her beloved forest to be with him, is it too much to expect him to sacrifice a little? All she wants is a new home with those she loves. If he won't compromise, can she find the strength to create her own? This episode was performed by Ishani Kanetkar, Vedant Sharma, Krishi Korrapati, Kiran Kumar, Chanisha Somatilaka, and Havish Ravipati.  Episode script by Tehnuka Sound Design by Navi. Veenai instrumental performance by Raghavendra Batni Interlude performed by Andrew Quilpa, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude script by Madeleine Regina. Interlude Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. A special thank you to our kickstarter supporter Kinheart Studios, the fairygodparents who made this episode possible with their generous donation.  Episode transcript linked here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Madeleine and Jennie get their first glimpse of the forest, they realize something is very wrong.  Episode performed by Tatyana Ridgeway, Jennie Grenelle, and Madeleine Regina. Interlude scripts by Madeleine Regina. Sound Design by Van Winkle.  Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine Regina, Van Winkle, Jennie Grenelle, Madelyn Dorta and Emma Love.  Theme music composed and produced by Juliana Marin. Link to episode transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Feminist Fairytales will be airing this September! We cannot wait to share new stories with you all, so stay on this wavelength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennie and Madeleine hit a dead end in the library. What will happen when they are confronted by a hoard of beasts bent on destroying them? This is our final episode in Season 1, thank you so much for listening! If you've enjoyed your time with Feminist Fairytales and would like to support this work, keep an eye out on our social media for our Season 2 Kickstarter! Stay curious, stay creative, and see you next time in the forest of Feminist Fairytales!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of 2   When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what’s possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer’s daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream?  Episode Performed by Moira Todd, Shakira Searle and Derrick Davis Written by Francesca Pazniokas Sound by Trevor Van Winkle  Theme Music by Juliana Marin Produced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2 When a young woman meets a serpent by the banks of a river, her view of what’s possible in life begins to change. Can she dare to dream, or is it too dangerous for her to want to be more than a cabbage farmer’s daughter? Will she risk all she has ever known for a dream? Episode Performed by Moira Todd, Shakira Searle and Derrick Davis Written by Francesca Pazniokas Sound by Trevor Van Winkle  Theme Music by Juliana Marin Produced by Madeleine Regina, Jennie Bissell, Madelyn Dorta, and Emma Love   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices