Fairy Tale Fix

96: Snow White: The Scream You Scrumpt Oct 29, 2024

Little Snow White

It’s Halloween–time for spooky forests, creepy disguises, and taking sweets from strangers. What better fairy tale than the classic Brothers Grimm Snow White & The Seven Dwarves?? In this episode, Kelsey retells the classic SW tale, and Abbie reads the somehow even more chilling politically correct version. Strap in because this episode gets REAL spooky. Seriously…wtf???

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. You can find us on Instagram and sometimes TikTok @fairytalefixpod, and chat with us on our Discord channel! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/fairytalefixpod and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Check out all the books from the show here!

The Original Folk & Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Politically Correct Bedtime Stories

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

95: They Weren’t NOT Hot Oct 15, 2024

The Twins and the Snarling Witch & Esben and the Witch & Triple-Trapple

Well, we’ve finally wandered through the forest enough to run into the same witch twice. After Abbie starts to read the same story Kelsey read last episode, she turns to a cold reading of Esben and the Witch by our favorite fairy tale queen Ruth Manning-Sanders. Then, Kelsey follows it up with a short story called Tripple-Trapple from one of the newest RMS releases, A Book of Devils and Demons.

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. You can find us on Instagram and sometimes TikTok @fairytalefixpod, and chat with us on our Discord channel! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/fairytalefixpod and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Check out all the books from the show here!

A Book of Witches

A Book of Devils & Demons

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

94: Baba Yaga Goes New York (ft. Chadwick Heiberg) Oct 01, 2024

Nya-Nya Bulembu or The Moss Green Princess & The Ugly Princess

New episode, same fairy tale nonsense about physical, traditional beauty being the most important thing about a femme presenting person. NOT ON ABBIE AND KELSEY’S WATCH! Hear how they fix the Eswatini legend of Nya-Nya Bulembu and the Portuguese tale of The Ugly Princess in this episode, and remember: your looks are the least interesting thing about you.

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. You can find us on Instagram and sometimes TikTok @fairytalefixpod, and chat with us on our Discord channel! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/fairytalefixpod and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Check out all the books from the show here!

Monstrous Tales

The Ugly Princess

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

93: Pretty = Good Sep 17, 2024

Nya-Nya Bulembu or The Moss Green Princess & The Ugly Princess

New episode, same fairy tale nonsense about physical, traditional beauty being the most important thing about a femme presenting person. NOT ON ABBIE AND KELSEY’S WATCH! Hear how they fix the Eswatini legend of Nya-Nya Bulembu and the Portuguese tale of The Ugly Princess in this episode, and remember: your looks are the least interesting thing about you.

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. You can find us on Instagram and sometimes TikTok @fairytalefixpod, and chat with us on our Discord channel! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/fairytalefixpod and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Check out all the books from the show here!

Monstrous Tales

The Ugly Princess

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

92: Sounds Like Dwarf Slander Sep 03, 2024

Snow White and Rose Red & The Turnip

Before the folktale readings even begin, Kelsey and Abbie share stories from their misbegotten youths that are the opposite of fairy tale perfection. After the drama, Kelsey follows up with the classic Brothers Grimm tale of Snow White……..and Rose Red! Gotcha. Abbie finishes us off with a story (also from the BG’s) that reads like two pages accidentally got stuck together: The Turnip.

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. You can find us on Instagram and sometimes TikTok @fairytalefixpod, and chat with us on our Discord channel! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/fairytalefixpod and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Check out all the books from the show here!
Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales
The Original Folk & Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

91: Pedantic Dolphin Girl Aug 20, 2024

The Man Whale & The Maiden Suvarna

This week on Fairy Tale Fix: Abbie reads the monstrous tale of The Man Whale, a story that tells us who exactly are the most terrifying and treacherous of sea creatures (spoiler: it’s dead beat dads). Kelsey tells the Siberian tale of The Maiden Suvarna from the now-available Ruth Manning-Sanders A Book of Ghosts and Goblins, where things aren’t quite what they seem.

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. You can find us on Instagram and sometimes TikTok @fairytalefixpod, and chat with us on our Discord channel! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/fairytalefixpod and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Check out all the books from the show here!

‘I was completely inside’: Lobster diver swallowed by humpback whale off Provincetown

Monstrous Tales

A Book of Ghosts & Goblins – Now Available!

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

90: Doing Your Okayist Aug 06, 2024

The Rose Elf & The Contest of Riddles

ROSES HAVE THORNS! Kelsey reads The Rose Elf from our favorite bisexual disaster, Hans Christian Andersen, which starts off like a true fairy tale and then takes a sharp turn toward horror story. Abbie gets argumentative and reads African folk tale The Contest of Riddles, giving listeners the opportunity to argue amongst themselves whether or not Kelsey got any points or not for her predictions.

Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe. You can find us on Instagram and sometimes TikTok @fairytalefixpod, and chat with us on our Discord channel! Join our Patreon at patreon.com/fairytalefixpod and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Check out all the books from the show here!

Why This Charming Gay Fairytale Has Been Lost For 200 Years

Hans Christian Andersen’s Complete Fairy Tales

African Folktales

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

PATREON PREVIEW Bonus Episode 21: Relatable King Jul 24, 2024

A Farting Dragon Burlesque & The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese

In this special Patreon preview, Abbie recites for Kelsey the 1680’s satirical poem The Dragon of Wantley, also known as A Farting Dragon Burlesque. Kelsey then regales her co-host with the tale of The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese. Both of these stories are exactly what they say on the tin, and it’s glorious.

Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Send your stories to info@fairytalefixpod.com and follow us on Instagram @fairytalefixpod. If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fairytalefix.cash and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

PATREON PREVIEW Bonus Episode 12: Good For Him Jun 28, 2024

The Brave Little Tailor, Children of Famine, & The Ungrateful Son

In this special Patreon preview, Abbie & Kelsey pick a couple of random fairy tales to read, and boy do these stories deliver! Kelsey discovers an incredible tale about an unreasonably confident man who has ALL the audacity in The Brave Little Tailor. Abbie brings the mood way down with Children of Famine, then way, WAY back up again when she reads The Ungrateful Son.

Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Send your stories to info@fairytalefixpod.com and follow us on Instagram @fairytalefixpod. If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fairytalefix.cash and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

89: A Slow Burn May 28, 2024

The Mermaid’s Vengeance

It’s the end of MerMay, and wow, do we have one helluva story to end it with! Abbie cold reads a Cornish folk tale, The Mermaid’s Vengeance, and it’s a slow burn – you’ll just have to trust the process. We’re leaving on summer vacation for our #GretaGremlinSummer, but we’ll be back in August. See you soon, Fairy Tale Fixers!

Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Send your stories to info@fairytalefixpod.com and follow us on Instagram @fairytalefixpod. If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fairytalefix.cash and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com.

Fairy Tale Fix is performed and produced by:

Abbie Lammel (@bonanzafamine)
Kelsey Horne (@monsieurcheval)
Dustin Alexander (@dustinalexander)

In partnership with our Patreon producers:

Angel Espinoza
Elizabeth Masoud
Cynthia Lammel
William Johnson
Dami Schlobohm
Caroline Donham
Melissa Buron
Rabia Sadiq
Gisselle M. Ingan

Books and other media mentioned in this episode:

- Check out all the books from the show here!
- Tales of the Sea: Traditional Stories of Magic and Adventure from Around the World

Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production.

88: Fish Fitzgerald May 14, 2024

Mermaids Ahoy! Kelsey kicks off MerMay 2024 with the Irish tale of Fish Fitzgerald…err…the Lady of Gollerus - about an unlucky merrow whose story was definitely written by a weird old man. Abbie follows up with the true Bangladeshi story of a Puri Enchantment, and we hope everyone’s doing ok.

87: Bats! Apr 30, 2024

Join us this week as Abbie cold reads a couple of obscure Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including The Castle of Murder and The Carpenter & The Turner. Kelsey cold reads a tale that a listener sent specifically for Kelsey to read to Abbie. Can you guess where this is going? That's right – this tale is called The Cat and…erm… Rooster.

86: She Kidnapped Me…Oh No Apr 16, 2024

This week we finally learn the term “cold reading” thanks to our amazing Faerie Overlord and good friend, Giselle! Kelsey reads from a book discovered in her Little Free Library, posing the timeless question: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears. Meanwhile, Abbie treats us to a cold reading of a tale from our favorite storyteller, Ruth Manning-Sanders, featuring The Princess in the Iron Tower.

85: Awwww ft. Caroline Donham Apr 02, 2024

This week we're joined by our longtime friend Caroline Donham! Caroline tells us her Red Riding Hood fix that she rewrote when she was little, and it's just as cute as you'd imagine. Then she tells us some effed up nursery rhymes, and Abbie reads an even more effed up Brother's Grimm tale, The Heavenly Wedding.

84: Our Ghasts Are Flabbered Mar 19, 2024

We’re into some 100% real faerie stuff for Irish Fairy Tale Month with Abbie tackling the Harp of Dagda and attempting to coherently describe the Tuatha De Danann. Then Kelsey brings it home with a story that left our jaws on the FLOOR MULTIPLE TIMES: Hudden, Dudden, and Donal O’Leary.

83: Classic Cross-Species Mpreg Situation ft. The Fairy Tellers Mar 05, 2024

For our first episode of Irish fairy tale month, we’re joined by some incredibly special guests… Katrina and Geoff from The Fairy Tellers podcast! Strap in for this super-sized and hilarious episode where Geoff puts the fear of God into us with The Doom, and then Katrina takes us for a wild ride that literally none of us could have ever predicted with The Legend of Ballytowtas Castle, both by the illustrious Lady Jane Wilde.

82: Show Me Them Piggies Feb 27, 2024

This one is for the #VillainSympathizers out there so…us basically! Kelsey retells the African American folktale Lonna And Cat Woman (we’ll let you guess who we’re rooting for here), and Abbie relates the story of Greek Cinderella - the most unreliable narrator of all time.

81: #NotMyIvan: The Darkest Timeline Feb 06, 2024

We're back with another of Abbie & Kelsey’s favorites – it's random reading time! Abbie continues our journey into the Ivanverse with the worst Ivan yet in What Happened To Ivan by Ruth Manning-Sanders, and Kelsey reads a fun dog-saves-the-day story with RMS's Niassa and the Ogre.

80: The Snow Queen Pt. 2: Needs More Snow Queen Jan 23, 2024

Kelsey and Abbie finish part two of The Snow Queen, Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale of friendship, childhood innocence, the darkness of the human heart, epic quests, strange side drama, and the enduring power of love. There’s just one problem; where the heck is the Snow Queen!?

79: The Snow Queen Pt. 1: Right In The Gut Jan 09, 2024

We just can’t get enough of Hans Christian Andersen on this show and it’s freaking COLD out there anyway, so bundle up in your finest faux fur blankets, clutch a mug of something warm, and harken to this winter tale. That’s right, Abbie and Kelsey are finally tackling The Snow Queen.

78: That’s The Moral, There Is None Dec 26, 2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Sad Victorian Bisexual Boy Christmas! Kelsey and Abbie regale each other with the traditional Hans Christian Andersen double feature with Kelsey reading The Red Shoes, and Abbie reading the Beetle. CW: These stories come with strong undertones of religious trauma and narcissistic behavior, but would it even be Christmas without them?

77: You Just Have To Be Rich Dec 12, 2023

It’s all about who you know and how much money you have (just like real life) in today’s episode! Abbie tells the Russian folk tale of The Smith and the Demon, where you really only need $200 or so handy to become young again, and Kelsey follows up with the Icelandic Christmas monster the Yule Cat - who traditionally noms on...well you’ll see.

76: She’s Screaming About The Correct Things Nov 28, 2023

We examine the Pied Piper of Hamelin from every possible angle! Kelsey reads us the original Brother’s Grimm tale, a more recent poem based on it, and theories about the real life events that inspired it. Abbie follows up with the PC version from Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner, and capstones it all off with the PC version of Red Riding Hood. Garner really posed the ultimate fix there, whether he meant to or not.

75: Insignificant Slippers Nov 14, 2023

Abbie continues our dive into Little Red Riding Hood by reading the Algerian version called Rova. You won't find this tale in English anywhere else (probably)! Kelsey says goodbye to spooky Halloween with the Russian tale The Dead Mother and takes a sharp turn into a happily ever after with Ruth Manning-Sanders’ Andromeda Dances (without her insignificant slippers).

74: Little Red Riding Hood: Inside You Are Two Werewolves Oct 31, 2023

If you gave Red Riding Hood a nickel every time a wolf tried to eat her, she’d have two nickels. Not a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice right? Kelsey finally gets to tell her favorite childhood fairy tale, and surprises Abbie with the sequel she never knew existed! After that, Abbie tells the Taiwanese folktale of Aunt Tiger - a badass immortal witch who comes with sweets and an appetite for children.

73: You In Danger, Girl ft. Chadwick Heiberg Oct 17, 2023

Join us for a chilling episode as we're joined by visual storyteller and brilliant artist Chadwick Heiberg for spooky season! Chadwick unveils his original fairy tale, The Three Witches, following young sisters fleeing from their Salem home–a New England classic not for the faint-hearted. Kelsey shares two dark and twisted robber bridegroom tales; Greenbeard from Lithuania, and The Cannibal Innkeeper from Romania. Get ready ‘cause this one’s a doozy.

72: Millennial Folklore Oct 03, 2023

Damsels are slightly distressed in this episode, but they freaking HANDLE it. First Abbie tells the Punjabi tale of Bopoluchi, a fierce and proud young woman with nerves of steel and a license to kill (that she gave herself). Next, Kelsey recounts the German story of the Maiden With No Hands, whose superpower is a good head on her shoulders and great boundaries.

71: Murderous Meet Cute Sep 19, 2023

Damsels are slightly distressed in this episode, but they freaking HANDLE it. First Abbie tells the Punjabi tale of Bopoluchi, a fierce and proud young woman with nerves of steel and a license to kill (that she gave herself). Next, Kelsey recounts the German story of the Maiden With No Hands, whose superpower is a good head on her shoulders and great boundaries.

70: Smoosh Machine ft. Not My Fantasy Sep 05, 2023

The Fixtresses are joined this episode by Cullen and Hannah from Not My Fantasy Podcast! Settle in for two Irish Fairy Tales about - you guessed it - evil landlords, fairy trickery, and the town drunk with the round butt getting up to no good.

69: Just Say Cat! Aug 22, 2023

Your chances of being killed by a pony are small, but never 0, as the protagonists of the French story The Goblin Pony discover in Abbie’s tale this episode. Kelsey follows up with the Swiss tale of Pussycat Twinkle, his badass wife Snowflake, and a self absorbed serial killer wizard.

68: Be Little, Do Crime Aug 08, 2023

#SwampWitchSummer is officially over and we’re back to give you some extremely WTF fairy tales! Kelsey fulfills her promise of making everyone uncomfortable with the indigenous Ponca-Otoe tale Teeth In The Wrong Places, and lightens it up a bit with indigenous Flathead folk tale Coyote Kills the Giant. Abbie randomly picks Thumbnickel from The Turnip Princess.

PATREON PREVIEW: A Delicious Buttery Demise Jul 25, 2023

In this special Patreon preview, Abbie covers a very mysterious yet exciting Russian tale you’ll find out the name of when you listen! No spoilers here. Kelsey tells the very short (pun intended) and thrilling tale of Thumbikin from Asbjørnsen and Moe.

PATREON PREVIEW: Making it Chill for the Working People Jul 11, 2023

In this patreon preview, Kelsey reads some pure Danish nightmare fuel that somehow turns wholesome in Merman Rosmer by Ruth Manning-Sanders, and Abbie reads a poetic Scottish tale that had more potential in The Fisherman and The Merman and also reads The Toad Bride from the Turnip Princess.

67: Are You Mad At Me?? Jun 27, 2023

To close out Pride Month 2023, Abbie tells the story of The Princess Who Would Be A Prince, a story with a serious case of gender. Come for the magician horses and the crossdressing and gender-swapping, stay for the chamois, which is definitely a type of light footed goat.

66: Yes, Even You Jun 13, 2023

We decided to treat ourselves, and you, to some truly WTF stories to kick this Pride Month off! Abbie tells the Swedish tale of Prince Lindworm, a guy you're totally on board with, until you're very not. Kelsey follows up with a cautionary tale about believing too much in your dreams, The Daydreamer, and then the pièce de résistance of our episode: the Wintu story of the Rolling Head. You will be uncomfortable. And that's by design.

65: Mad Girl Mermaid May 30, 2023

Move over Sad Girl Mermaid, you’ve gotten enough attention. We’re in our Mad Girl Mermaid era now, with Kelsey telling the origin story of the Mermaid of Warsaw. Or we’re possibly in our Fancy Girl Mermaid era, as Kelsey follows that story up with a tale about Nigerian water goddess/benevolent fish giver Mami Wata. Finally, Abbie gives us all a Greedy Girl Mermaid with The Nixie in the Pond, but we never learn enough about her to know if we want her to be a whole era.

64: Don’t Call Me Ishmael May 16, 2023

We explore the three types of mermaid in the first #MerMay episode of 2023, with two Filipino folktales from Abbie: The Litao and Serena, and The American and The Sirena. Later, the Ivan Cinematic Universe (ICU) is expanded with the true origin story of the mermaid from Episode One’s The Magic Lake when Kelsey tells the tale of Long John and the Mermaid.

63: Queer! Pirate Behavior Apr 27, 2023

Ahoy, matey! Prepare yourself for rough winds ahead on our pirate-themed episode! Steering us into merMay Kelsey hoists her hope sails high for piratey nonsense in The Cock with the Golden Feathers by Ruth Manning-Sanders. Then, prepare for Abbie to shiver your timbers with a haunting listener-recommended tale of Black Bartelmy’s Ghost.

62: Respect His Dibs! Apr 11, 2023

On Fairy Tale Fix we believe in the Ancient and Sacred Right of Dibs, and so does everyone in the Swedish story Kelsey reads: The Troll Ride. Next, Abbie celebrates not having to be in the U.S. or at work by reading the Malaysian fairy tale: The Fairy Princess of Ledang Mountain.

61: You Know Your 7-Year-Olds Mar 28, 2023

It's the end of Irish fairy tale month, and we've got some good ones! Abbie reads a short story just for Kelsey called The Talking Cat, then follows it up with another story just for Kelsey, The Giant’s Stairs. Kelsey gets spooky and reads a tale from the banshee section called Hanlon’s Mill.

60: Right Place, Right Time, Every Time Mar 14, 2023

It’s March and that means Irish fairy tales ALL MONTH LONG! Kelsey kicks us off with Ethna The Bride, a tale about a man who will hire other people to do ANYTHING for love while he watches. Then Abbie reads The Brewery of Eggshells, which is somehow creepy AND light-hearted at the same time.

59: Gone Catfishin’ Feb 28, 2023

A skull from the spirit world catfishes the hottest, vainest girl in Cobham Town, Nigeria in Abbie’s story this week: The Disobedient Daughter Who Married a Skull. Kelsey tells a tale from Ghana called Friends For a Time we discover why humans and lions aren’t friends anymore, followed up by the Liberian story The Leopard, which we don’t want to spoil but will just say that every woman in the world is magic.

58: Murder Ballad ft. Textual Tension Feb 14, 2023

It’s Valentine's Day - do you need a break from the gooey romantic vibes? Rachel and Margie from Textual Tension come on the pod to share a 1700s murder ballad (The Twa Sisters, or Bonne Swans), and the Japanese fairy tale that was the inspiration for an InuYasha villain (The Bamboo Hewer). The sexual tension is nil, and the romance is unrequited (at best) in this hilarious episode.

57: No Chicken For You! Jan 31, 2023

Foxy Prince Peterlin makes the most of his pretty privilege with the help of a thirsty granny giant in Kelsey’s story this week: The Three Golden Hairs of the King of the Cave Giants! Abbie follows up with the tale of a highly relatable man who just wants to eat dinner in peace: The Hungry Peasant, God, and Death.

56: God Dammit Susan Jan 17, 2023

We’re here for satisfaction ONLY on this episode of Fairy Tale Fix. In pursuit of a magical horse story that actually contains a magical horse Abbie tells the Russian folktale The Straw Horse. Kelsey follows up with The Witches on the Lake, from Scotland, and while the end of the story itself is trash we think you’ll find we fixed it pretty perfectly.

55: Thumbelina: Not Like Other Girls (ft. Sequoia Simone) Jan 03, 2023

We are joined by a very special guest, Sequoia Simone of podcasts But Make It Scary and Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them! Sequoia keeps our “wintertime is for Hans Christian Andersen” theme going with the very cute story of Thumbelina, which surprises us by how NOT sad it is, and Abbie tells the Chinese story of Li Chi Slays The Serpent.

54: The Little Mermaid: Hot Legs Dec 13, 2022

It’s sad bisexual boy Christmastime and Kelsey & Abbie deliver an ocean-sized episode with one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most popular tales, The Little Mermaid.

53: I Don’t Speak Poor Nov 22, 2022

Abbie & Kelsey record an episode of Fairy Tale Fix IN PERSON! Together! In the same room!! We have a ton of fun recording under a big blanket fort in Abbie’s house, and Kelsey rolls some dice for her story, Dough, which is a very random tale about a witch’s obsession with an eternal dough-based object, probably. Abbie reads from A Book of Magic Horses and rolls dice for a tale called Master Billy, which leaves us very disappointed and wondering… where is the magic horse!?

52: U Mad Bro? Nov 07, 2022

STRAP IN FOR THIS ONE. These might be the worst tales we’ve ever told on the podcast, so please heed the trigger warnings. Very special guest and longtime listener Angel from Fantastic Worlds Pod joins us to tell us the ghostly tale of La Llorona, and Abbie tells the worst story we’ve ever heard on the pod–Don’t Get Mad. Spoiler alert, you’re gonna get mad.

51: The Final Girls Episode Oct 25, 2022

Just in time for Halloween, Abbie & Kelsey find some folk tales featuring two brave and cunning final girls. Kelsey reads The Skull, a spooky tale about a disembodied (non-floating) skull with a twist! And Abbie reads a Seneca folk tale, The Vampire Skeleton, that needs to become the latest indigenous horror hit following Prey (are you listening, Hollywood?).

50: Sausage On Sausage Violence Oct 11, 2022

Spooky season begins on Fairy Tale Fix! Kelsey reads a haunting tale called The Leg of Gold from Ruth Manning-Sanders’ A Book of Ghosts & Goblins, generously donated by a friend of the pod Chris Otto, followed by an...interesting (gross) story called The Strange Feast by the Brothers Grimm. Abbie reads the chilling yet charming story of The Goblins at the Bath House, also from A Book of Ghosts and Goblins.

49: Sweet Selkie Nips (ft. Aloreing) Sep 27, 2022

This week’s episode is very ~aloreing~ and features some very special guests! Kimmy and Ryan from the comedy folklore & cryptid podcast Aloreing join us to talk creatures and cryptids found in fairy and folk tales (when we can find them). Will their prior knowledge of Jezinkas and Kelpies help them better predict the endings of these classic folk tales? Kelsey reads a story featuring Jezinkas which are evil forest witch maidens called Smolicheck: The Story of a Little Boy Who Opened the Door, and Abbie reads a couple of short stories about Water Horses. Listen to more of Kimmy & Ryan at Aloreing.com.

48: Cats Are Always Magic Sep 13, 2022

At last, an episode all about talking cats (sort of)! Abbie cracks open a new book to tell the Japanese tale of the Vampire Cat of Nabeshima, which is pretty much just as cool as it sounds. After, Kelsey brings you the adorable palate cleanser The Small, Small Cat.

47: Swan Justice Aug 30, 2022

We got a new book, River Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Lisa Schneidau and it is FILLED with some fantastic stories. Kelsey reads some poetic nonsense that leaves us feeling dreamy with The Stars in the Sky, and Abbie reads a much darker but super cathartic tale The Wounded Swan. Moral of this episode? Don’t eff with swans. Ever.

46: A Creepy Heap of Eyeballs Aug 16, 2022

It’s random reading time and Abbie reads Johnny and The Witch Maidens which sounds sexy and is but in an unexpected way, and Kelsey reads Herr Fix It Up which is like the off-brand version of The White Snake, with even more horse murder than before.

45: Aladdin: Never Stop, Never Stopping Aug 02, 2022

We’re back, baby! Join us for a super-sized episode of Fairy Tale Fix with Abbie reading the framework tale for 1,001 Nights (also known as The Arabian Nights) with the wildly serial killer-esque story of Scheherazade (which we have a brilliant fix for), and Kelsey reads the incredibly long but oh-so-classic Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.

PATREON PREVIEW: How To Train Your Demon Horse Jul 31, 2022

In this previously Patreon exclusive bonus episode, Kelsey reads Dapplegrim, which really blurs the line between fairy tale and horror, while Abbie reads the much more satisfying (albeit birdless) Fitcher's Bird.

PATREON PREVIEW: I Am John: The F*cking Best Ever Jun 07, 2022

In this previously Patreon exclusive bonus episode, Abbie & Kelsey do a randomized reading of two fairy tales for some genuine, organic reactions. Abbie accidentally picks one of the best tales we’ve ever read, John and His Brothers, while Kelsey accidentally picks one of the worst tales we’ve ever read, Roland.

44: The Story Is Not Yet Finished May 24, 2022

In this very special episode, Kelsey reads Prince Loaf as written by Ruth Manning-Sanders and Abbie reads a fairy tale written by one of our very own listeners and Patrons–Sarah! Enjoy listening to our newest favorite fairy tale of all time, Abbie and Kelsey and The Boss Ass Dragon.

43: Trolls Don’t Like To Be Thanked May 10, 2022

Abbie reads a seriously traumatizing (yet super relatable) tale about a teenager who falls hard for the wrong person (sound familiar?) from Peru called The Snake’s Lover, and Kelsey lightens it up with a super cute story from Sweden called The Old Troll of Big Mountain.

42: It’s God’s Work, I Guess Apr 26, 2022

Kelsey brings us back to Ireland for one more story, called Satan’s Cloven Hoof. Abbie reads a tale with an important marriage lesson from Iraq called The Sign of the Tassle.

41: Just Follow Instructions Apr 12, 2022

In this episode, we're joined by Robbie from the Could've Been Heroes podcast! Robbie actually brings us to tears (well, at least Abbie) when he reads Instructions by Neil Gaiman, and then reads us one of his favorite tales The Crane Wife (in which someone definitely doesn't follow important fairy tale instructions). Abbie randomly chooses a couple of stories from the Brothers Grimm and reads A Tale With A Riddle and The Golden Key.

40: Billy’s Too Much Fun Mar 29, 2022

We’re finishing up our Irish celebrations with a few leprechaun stories for you! Abbie reads Master And Man, a delightful tale about two party bros with an important lesson on consent, and Kelsey reads The Leprechaun, which is actually two stories; one about getting your gold, and one about how to definitely NOT get your gold.

39: Slutty, Mischievous Phantoms Mar 15, 2022

The Irish celebration continues! Kelsey reads an Irish tale that takes a violent turn in The Demon Cat, then reads another fairy tale called The Dark Horseman that has a very important Irish lesson about always having a story ready. Abbie reads Far Darrig in Donegal, another important lesson about always having a story ready for the fae!

38: Thems The Rules Mar 01, 2022

Abbie and Kelsey kick off a month of Irish fairy tales! Abbie tells two stories about the importance of following fairy rules: A Donegal Fairy and Taken. Kelsey tells the tale of a puckish Pooka in The Pooka and the Piper.

37: Abrupt Endings Feb 15, 2022

This week Kelsey gets romantic for Valentine’s Day with a tale from Hungary called The Lover’s Ghost, and Abbie tells a much less romantic but wildly hilarious Korean folk tale called The Toad Bridegroom.

36: Go Off, Queen Feb 01, 2022

Abbie reads us the Ruth Manning Sanders version of Tatterhood, the story of a badass heroine who is absolutely perfect just the way she is and we wouldn’t change a thing. Kelsey dips her toes into some Greek mythology and reads a story of The Queen of the Gorgons.

35: Strong Chaos Baby (ft. Ghosts in the Attic, Bodies in the Basement) Jan 18, 2022

Time for an epic crossover episode! Anna and Lindsey from the true crime and paranormal podcast Ghosts in the Attic Bodies in the Basement join us for “Scary Tale Fix!” Lindsey tells us the origin story for Maui, AKA the strong chaos baby, and Anna tells us a Russian folk tale that inspired Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride, simply called The Finger.

34: The Fishy Godmother Jan 04, 2022

Abbie & Kelsey talk *The Witcher season 2! Oh, and I guess they also read some stories. Abbie randomly chooses a story from the Russian Fairy Tale Pantheon and stumbles upon The Golden Slipper, which most definitely should have been called The Fishy Godmother, while Kelsey chooses a random story from A Book of Sorcerers and Spells and reads about a daring adventure in The Sleeper.

33: Cheery Holiday Feels Dec 21, 2021

Kelsey and Abbie get into the holiday spirit the only way they know how – with some sad, existentially dreadful tales written by a couple of sad Victorian bisexual boys. Kelsey reads Hans Christian Andersen’s The Steadfast Tin Soldier, while Abbie opts for Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince.

32: Sometimes You Have To Set Boundaries Dec 07, 2021

Abbie tells us the wholesome tale of Bull’s Winter House while both Abbie & Kelsey cast Parks and Rec characters for the story. Kelsey tells a tale about three extraordinarily talented women and their superficial nephew-in-law in The Three Aunts.

31: Apple Tree Man Knows All Nov 23, 2021

Kelsey enjoys a cup of hot apple cider (possibly with vanilla whiskey) while telling the story of The Apple Tree Man and explains some background about wassailing, and Abbie tells the story of The Old Witch who really needs to do her chores more often. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Send your stories to info@fairytalefixpod.com and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @fairytalefixpod. Fairy Tale Fix Podcast is a Fantastic Worlds Production. If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fairytalefix.cash and visit us at fairytalefixpod.com.

30: Hells Yes Girl’s Night Nov 09, 2021

It’s time for a blind reading! Abbie & Kelsey let the fates decide two randomly chosen fairy tales for some genuine, organic reactions. Abbie reads the terrifying tale of Lu-bo-bo, a hungry beast out for teenage blood (at least we wish), while Kelsey reads the classic Little Brother and Little Sister, and are once again disappointed by creepy old kings preying on young maidens in the forest.

29: Children are Always Scary Oct 26, 2021

In this special Halloween episode, Kelsey covers two terrifying Grimm fairy tales: How Children Played At Slaughtering and The Juniper Tree, which has it all – murder, possession, cannibalism, REVENGE! Abbie tells the origin story of Jack O’ Lanterns by covering The Legend of Stingy Jack. For more spooky folklore and legends, make sure to check out An Aloreing Halloween Playlist.

28: Charlie, You Were Drunk Oct 12, 2021

It’s spooky season! Abbie starts us off with an Irish account of The Headless Horseman from A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, and Kelsey (completely coincidentally) follows it up with yet another Irish ghost tale, The Nut Eating Ghost, from Jeremiah Curtain’s incredible ethnography, Tales of the Fairies and of the Ghost World.

27: Nice Save: Sleeping Beauty Sep 28, 2021

It's our Podversary! To celebrate one year of Fairy Tale Fix, Abbie and Kelsey cover one of the big ones: Sleeping Beauty.

26: It’s Dragon Day Sep 14, 2021

It’s Dragon Day! Abbie tells the story of the infamous and fearless Hidesato, whose heroic demeanor catches even the eye of a dragon king, in My Lord Bag of Rice. Kelsey tells a very different dragon story in Yanni, where–as usual–the story is not named after the right hero.

25: Fear and More Fear Aug 31, 2021

Kelsey tells the story of The Kindly Magician (but was he?) from one of our favorite books, Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends. Abbie reads a story about a father who (as usual) promises way too much, too soon, and his very clever daughter in The Monkey Bridegroom.

24: The Three Mermaids Aug 17, 2021

Abbie tells an uplifting story that is the fairy tale equivalent of meeting drunk girls in a bar bathroom, The Three Mermaids, as told by our favorite fairy tale goddess Ruth Manning-Sanders. Kelsey then ruins the entire episode and feel-good vibe with a very short and disturbing tale, The Wolves.

23: Baba Yaga’s Super Busy Aug 03, 2021

FINALLY, more Baba Yaga! Kelsey retells the popular Russian fairy tale Vasilisa The Beautiful, a dark tale of a poor maiden who is forced into the woods, and what deadly mysteries live within those woods you might wonder… Meanwhile, Abbie tells a dreamy Brazilian folk tale, The Princess With The 7 Pairs Of Shoes. Do you think that’s enough shoes though?

22: Dress For The Job You Want Jul 20, 2021

Abbie tells us the story of a cat that’s dressing for the job he wants, Puss In Boots, while Kelsey tells the story of the Old Woman In The Wood, where a spunky maiden trespasses and rummages through a poor old woman’s jewelry at the behest of a bird.

21: And They Lived Horribly Ever After Jul 06, 2021

Kelsey and Abbie discuss one of the greatest modern fairy tales of all time: Shrek! by William Steig.

20: Snake-Smiting Gender-Switching (ft. Heidi from Fantastic Worlds) Jun 15, 2021

Abbie tells one of the potentially best fairy tales of all time if only everyone hadn’t behaved so badly, East O’ The Sun and West O’ The Moon. Kelsey retells an existentially traumatic yet beautiful tale from our favorite known bisexual disaster, Hans Christian Andersen, The Teapot.

19: Everyone’s Behaving Badly Jun 08, 2021

Abbie tells one of the potentially best fairy tales of all time if only everyone hadn’t behaved so badly, East O’ The Sun and West O’ The Moon. Kelsey retells an existentially traumatic yet beautiful tale from our favorite known bisexual disaster, Hans Christian Andersen, The Teapot.

18: Don’t Go Chasing Butterflies May 25, 2021

This week Kelsey tells the story that inspired one of her favorite video games, Kunuuksaayuka, an Iñupiat story by Robert Nasruk Cleveland and collected in the Stories of the Black River People. Abbie follows it up with a cautionary tale about butterflies, Tolowim Woman and Butterfly Man, from the Maidu Indigenous peoples.

17: The Boss Ass Dragon May 11, 2021

Abbie reads the best fairy tale of ALL TIME, hands down, The Wonderful Shirt from A Choice of Magic. This is really the tale that started the idea for this podcast and we are so excited for you to hear it! Kelsey tells a very short springtime tale about a Goblin Combe from Botanical Folk Tales.

16: The OG Lumbersexual (ft. Dustin from Fantastic Worlds) Apr 26, 2021

We are taking a sharp turn this week on Fairy Tale Fix with our first guest star, Dustin Alexander! Dustin tells us about the OG Lumbersexual and popular American folktale legend Paul Bunyan, while Abbie and Kelsey somehow pick the same fairy tale (out of hundreds), In The Jaws of the Merman.

15: Quick, Somebody Stop That Head! Apr 13, 2021

This week we celebrate the Dai Water Splashing Festival with one of Abbie’s childhood favorites, The Demon King, and Kelsey covers two short Chinese fairy tales; The Dragon After His Winter Sleep and How Three Heroes Came By Their Deaths Because of Two Peaches.

Listener Tales 03 Apr 06, 2021

Abbie and Kelsey read your stories! This third Listener Tales episode includes some fun, ultra-modern fairy tale fixes, Hawaiian stories from Grandma, and a few translated Franz Xavier Schönwerth tales from our wonderful German listener.

14: Justice for Horses Mar 30, 2021

Kelsey retells The White Snake from the Brothers Grimm, reminding us that demanding justice for horses is going to be a recurring theme in this podcast, while Abbie tells two beautiful creationism stories, The Creation of the Amazon River and How The Night Came To Be from her newest book Brazilian Folktales.

13: For Screech She Will Mar 16, 2021

Abbie tells a beautiful yet tragic Korean folktale The Deer and the Woodcutter, while Kelsey gets in the mood for St. Paddy’s Day with the legend of Bottle Hill, plus a few not-so-fun facts about her favorite Irish inspired drink.

12: Transportation Goldilocks Mar 02, 2021

Finally, dragons AND fairies in one episode! Kelsey tells the wonderful tale of The Bird With Nine Heads from her newest book, Chinese Fairy Tales and Legends, while Abbie reaches for a couple of classic fairy stories in The Fairy Dance and Rent Day from A Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

11: Rumpelstiltskin I Blame The Least Feb 16, 2021

Get ready because we are switching it up this week! Kelsey tells two classic tales; The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Rumpelstiltskin, while Abbie tells us about their Politically Correct counterparts that already have perfect fixes written by James Finn Gardner.

Listener Tales 02 Feb 10, 2021

Abbie and Kelsey read your stories! This second Listener Tales episode includes stories of sibling pranks, fairy tale hoaxes, book recommendations, and turtles named David.

10: Just Say Chicken! Feb 02, 2021

Kelsey dives into the beautiful tale of The Frog from A Choice of Magic, which has it all–Witches, curses, giants, princesses, and princes who need to ask waaay more questions. Abbie retells the mysterious tale of a man failing upward in The Kingdom of Ocean from A Book of Mermaids.

9: The Devil Episode Jan 19, 2021

This week’s episode is filled with Devils and Bad Siblings...coincidence? Kelsey retells the daring tale of the Devil in the Green Coat, also known as Bearskin or Bärenhäuter from the Brothers Grimm, while Abbie tells us Why The Sea Is Salt from Asbjørnsen and Moe, a tale we guarantee you’ll want to retell to your family & friends.

8: The Episode of Men Who Suck Jan 05, 2021

Abbie tells the lesser known but very exciting Brothers Grimm tale The Iron Stove, while Kelsey is super excited to debut The Lost Sister from her newest folktale book, Tales of East Africa. We’re sorry to say it (are we though?) but this is the episode of men who suck.

7: This 1800s Tea Is STRONG Dec 22, 2020

Bringing some true holiday nightmare fuel to your ears, Kelsey tells the world’s most depressing Christmas story ever, The Fir Tree, while Abbie tells the world’s weirdest fairy tale ever, The Snowman, both tales by known bisexual disaster Hans Christian Andersen. Brace yourself because both of these are TRULY WTF and that’s why we love them.

6: She’s Just A Better Person Than We Are Dec 08, 2020

In this very special episode of Fairy Tale Fix, Abbie covers the Ballad of Mulan and then Abbie and Kelsey discuss the 1998 Disney film versus the 2020 Disney film.

5: Silly Bear, That’s On You Nov 24, 2020

Kelsey tells the strangely unsatisfying tale of Buttercup / Butterball / Butterbuck (or better still, Smørbukk) by the Norwegian fairy tale collectors Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, while Abby covers TWO animal folk tales, Why Is The Bear Stumpy Tailed (another tale from Asbjørnsen and Moe) and Elephant And Hare, a story from the Massai people in Kenya and northern Tanzania.

Listener Tales 01 Nov 17, 2020

Abbie and Kelsey read your stories! This first Listener Tales episode includes stories of hilarious things parents tell their kids to get them to behave and how they unexpectedly backfire on them, as well as how strongly kids believe in stuff and the destruction that ensues to prove a point.

4: Falada Deserved A Fair Trial Nov 10, 2020

Kelsey covers The Goose Girl from the Brothers Grimm (story told to them by Dorothea Viehmann), and Abby covers one of the many Russian folk tales of Baba Yaga (who is NOT John Wick but an old witch).

3: Times is REAL Hard Oct 27, 2020

Just in time for Halloween, Abbie covers the classic Brother’s Grimm Hansel & Gretel, while Kelsey retells the lesser-known but equally thrilling Golden Hair. They also discuss their best Halloween costumes and favorite candies.

2: Fix the Fairy Tale Education System Oct 13, 2020

Kelsey covers the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale The Wild Swans, and how some kingdoms really need to focus on their education systems and vampire infestations rather than kidnapping poor mute maidens. Abbie tells a tale of Toads and Diamonds...and...how exactly does this gift/curse work??

1: Should Have Been A Pirate Sep 29, 2020

Welcome to Fairy Tale Fix, a WTF fairy tale podcast. Abbie starts off spooky season with the fearsome tale of Bluebeard by Charles Perrault from the Blue Fairy Book, while Kelsey covers The Magic Lake from A Choice of Magic by Ruth Manning-Sanders.

Fairy Tale Fix Trailer Sep 14, 2020

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young maiden with a face so fair and voice so eloquent no one could help but adore her. And, oh ho! Did she have a friend! But unbeknownst to the maiden, her good friend was a witch.

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