Feminist Fairytales
Feminist Fairytales is an anthology audio drama that reimagines the genre of fairytales through a feminist lens. Join Jennie and Madeleine as they journey into fantastical intersectional tales. Infuse your day with mystery, mirth, and a new view of what's possible. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @FeministForest.
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May 17, 2024 • 9 mins
After learning that Jennie can perform Bard's magic, and with a wraith on their tail, help comes from unlikely places as our story-jumping duo search for safety. But who can Jennie and Madeleine trust in a forest teeming with the Haze?
Episode performed by Connor Bushoven, Navi, Ingrid Bork, Jennie Grenelle and Madeleine Regina.
Script by Madeleine Regina.
Sound Design by Van Winkle.
Feminist Fairytales is produced by Madeleine ...
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May 3, 2024 • 38 mins
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 s...
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April 19, 2024 • 55 mins
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 sh...
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April 5, 2024 • 34 mins
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.
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March 22, 2024 • 42 mins
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...
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March 8, 2024 • 28 mins
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 he...
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February 23, 2024 • 23 mins
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 Fle...
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February 9, 2024 • 20 mins
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 Fle...
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January 26, 2024 • 33 mins
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
Soun...
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January 12, 2024 • 60 mins
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 shap...
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December 22, 2023 • 49 secs
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!
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December 8, 2023 • 32 mins
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.
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November 24, 2023 • 28 mins
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.
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November 10, 2023 • 28 mins
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...
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October 27, 2023 • 29 mins
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 ...
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October 13, 2023 • 34 mins
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...
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September 29, 2023 • 34 mins
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...
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September 15, 2023 • 11 mins
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 tra...
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August 25, 2023 • 1 min
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.
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June 19, 2022 • 7 mins
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...
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