Fabric of Folklore
Folktales can be strange, mystical, macabre and intriguing. Join us as we explore the stories, culture and people behind the folklore. We go beyond retelling the legends, myths and fairy tales of old. We look at the story behind the lore, behind the songs and traditions to understand more about what they mean, and their importance. These stories, many originating as oral histories, inform us of what it means to be human; what it means to be an integral part of this Earth. Stories of magic and wonder bind us. They connect us through invisible strands, like the gossamer fibers of a spiders web. Folktales have the power to demonstrate how, although we live in drastically different locals, our hearts and minds beat as one human race. We are weaving the fabrics of our past and present stories, to help us better understand ourselves and to awaken us to a more compassionate and caring world community. As we explore the meaning of existence through folklore we hope to inspire future generations to lead with love and understanding.
Fabric of Folklore
Latest Episodes
Fairy Tale Flip Ep 24: Talking Eggs
Talking eggs. A mysterious old woman in the woods. Two sisters. One choice. This Creole folktale from the American South has been hiding in plain sight — and it has a lot to say. This episode dives deep into that tension through one of the most...
Frau (Mother) Holle: A German Fairy Tale
Frau Holle (Mother Holle)What if the portal to your transformation wasn't a doorway or a wardrobe — but a well? In this Brothers Grimm classic collected in 1812, a hardworking stepdaughter drops her spindle into a well and jumps i...
.jpg)
Talking Eggs: Louisiana Folktale - Storytelling
Deep in the Louisiana bayou, a kind-hearted girl named Blanche is overlooked, overworked, and underestimated — until a chance encounter with a mysterious old woman in the woods changes everything. The Talking Eggs, retold by Robert D. ...
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
Set against the breathtaking landscape of ancient Zimbabwe, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters is a luminous retelling of one of the world's most beloved folktale patterns — the story of two sisters, one kind and one cruel, and a king i...
.jpg)
Diamonds and Toads Fairy Tale: Storytelling
What happens when kindness is the currency that changes everything? Diamonds and Toads is a classic French fairy tale by Charles Perrault about two sisters whose words literally reveal their character — one speaks gems and flowers, the...
Podcasts we love
Check out these other fine podcasts recommended by us, not an algorithm.
