bl is a Letter: Dark Russian Folklore

Facing Christmastime without a tale, albeit an extremely cruel one, just seemed… inappropriate. So we are giving you a chilling story about cold weather, death, and the importance of being gentle. Full transcript for the episode available here: http://blisaletter.ru/2023/12/24/bonus-tale-05-morozko/ * * *Our narrator for today is once again Peter Joseph Lewis, who is familiar with the freezing winds of winter nights; and trust us, you are not ready for the small rhyming dog.* * *Narration & script: Stacy, doc.Proofreading: Saika.Guest star: Peter Joseph Lewis.Theme music: Andrei Popov.

The tale we are sharing today is agruably one of the most recognsable ones; it combines the idea of an enchanted animal spouse, a quest for a lost wife, and the first proper appearance of Baba Yaga in this podcast. Full transcript for the episode available here: http://blisaletter.ru/2023/11/19/bonus-tale-04-frog-princess/* * *Our narrator for today is David Ault, and may the Sudden Russian Names be the toughest challenge in his experience.* * *Narration & script: Stacy, doc.Proofreading: craux & Saika.Guest star: David Ault.Theme music: Andrei Popov.Musical score for the tale: 2SICH.

The tale we are sharing today is yet another one about the dead - in this case, the grateful ones. Full transcript is available on our website: http://blisaletter.ru/2023/10/31/bonus-tale-03-a-gift-horse/* * *Our narrator for today is Peter Joseph Lewis, again. Were you fascinated by his mouse? Time to meet his horse.* * *Narration & script: Stacy, doc.Proofreading: craux & Saika.Guest star: Peter Joseph Lewis.Theme music: Andrei Popov.Musical score for the tale: 2SICH.

The main idea of today's tale, "The Smith and the Devil", is a common belief that a good master of their craft must have some sort of relationship with the dark side of the supernatural. Full transcript is available on our website: http://blisaletter.ru/2023/07/09/bonus-tale-02-devil-u-know/ * * * Our narrator for today is David Ault, who gave his voice to various demons many, many times.* * * Narration & script: Stacy, doc.Proofreading: craux & Saika.Guest star: David Ault.Musical score: Andrei Popov.

The tale we are going to offer you today is called "The Princess Who Would Not Smile", and is somehow about the ways to treat the undead. Full transcript is available on our website: http://blisaletter.ru/2023/06/19/bonus-tale-01-live-laugh/ * * * Our narrator for today is THE Peter Joseph Lewis, and trust us, you can't be fully ready for the mouse. * * * Narration & script: Stacy, doc. Proofreading: craux & Saika. Guest star: Peter Joseph Lewis. Musical score: Andrei Popov.

Just a checkpoint in this journey. * * * Transcript for the announcement available at http://blisaletter.ru/2023/06/01/bl-bonus-announcement/ * * * Narration & script: Stacy, doc. Music: Andrei Popov.

Cats figure prominently in Russian lore: cats are the first to cross the threshold of a new house. Cats tell the best stories. Cats can bargain with witches and fight off evil spirits. Cats also eat people. We are going to explore and explain each of these ideas.Full transcript for the episode available here: http://blisaletter.ru/2023/04/30/01-a-cat/* * *This episode was researched, written, and translated by doc & Stacy, with proofreading and advice kindly provided by Craux and Saika.Our guest star for this story is David Ault himself, do please check his website and other works (which you probably know already, but still).Musical score for the podcast was composed and performed by Andrei Popov, with recording, mixing, and additional sound design by doc. The double bass tune for the Behemoth scene was written, performed, and recorded by Ksenia Savchenko.

This podcast aims to share some of the dark Russian folklore that has never been translated into English. For full credits, transcripts, and other data please check our website - blisaletter.ru