Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff

Johnny-Cake Nov 04, 2024

When little William's mother bakes a Johnny-cake, she asks him to keep an eye on it in the oven. But soon, William finds the Johnny-cake has left the oven and is rolling out the door! What adventure will the Johnny-cake find?

Tantalinius & The Halloween Howler | A Halloween Tale Oct 28, 2024

Tantalinius, a Vamptula, half tarantula, half vampire, has entered into the big web weaving contest. And he's got one dream - to have the Halloween Howler be a part of his design. But no one would dare try to find the Howler. Seen but not heard, he was the stuff of legend. Unafraid, Tantalinius ventures off to find him ... will the Howler help him?

The Old Witch | A Halloween Tale Oct 21, 2024

The old witch who lives in the woods has caused trouble for the people of the kingdom for many years. Some have tried to vanquish her, but she is too powerful. So, when the princess arrives at the castle to celebrate her wedding to the prince, she vows to stop the witch once and for all. And perhaps she can, for the princess is hiding a secret of her own ...

Fia & The Banshees of the Mist | A Halloween Tale Oct 14, 2024

Fia might seems like a normal Irish girl, but what no one knows is ... she can see ghosts! And banshees, and fairies. In fact, she has three banshees who follows her around day and night. But when they go missing, Fia must help a fairy and a ghost get them back from the mischievous leprechaun who's searching for his gold.

The Demon with the Three Golden Hairs | A Halloween Tale Oct 07, 2024

When a young man and a princess fall in love, the King will only give permission for them to marry if the young man brings him three golden hairs from the head of the Demon of Eldritch. Will he succeed?

Mother Holle Sep 30, 2024

Sybille is forced to cook and clean and spin wool every day by her mother and sister. But one day, she finds herself in a magical world where she meets Mother Holle, the mother of winter. She stays happily and takes good care of Mother Holle, but soon starts to feel homesick. So, Mother Holle sends her home with a great gift. A gift that makes her sister mightily jealous. And so, she decides to visit Mother Holle. Will Sybille's sister receive the same kindness as Mother Holle showed her?

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Isabelle & The Seven Ravens Sep 23, 2024

When seven brothers are turned into ravens, their mother and father do everything they can to try to change them back into their human forms. But with no luck, the ravens fly far away. When their sister, Isabel, learns what happened, she sets out to bring them home ... will she be able to break the spell?

Pumpernickel Squash & The Autumn Gnome Sep 16, 2024

Pumpernickel Squash runs the most popular tavern in town. He works alone and has everything figured out ... or so he thinks. When an unexpected visitor arrives, Pumpernickel finally sees perhaps a little help never hurts ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | A Halloween Tale Sep 13, 2024

It's Friday the 13th and Spooky Season is here! That means it's time for some Halloween tales ... enjoy!

In the town of Sleepy Hollow, there has been a legend passed down through generations. The headless horseman rides at night, haunting the townspeople. Or so they say ... When schoolteacher, Ichabod Crane, arrives in town, he falls in love with the most beautiful girl in Sleepy Hollow. But he's not the only one -- and his rival, Brom, has a mischievous streak. One night, on the quiet road, by the bridge, Ichabod meets the Headless Horseman. Could this spirit be real, or is it his rival trying to scare him out of town? Make up your own mind at the end of this spooky Halloween tale.

Teeny Tiny (or The Haunted Bone) | A Halloween Tale Sep 13, 2024

A teeny tiny woman goes on a teeny tiny walk and finds a teeny tiny bone with which to make a teeny tiny bit soup. She arrives home and takes a nap but is quickly woken by a teeny tiny voice - could it be a ghost?

Neddlesworth the Gnome | A Halloween Tale Sep 13, 2024

It's Friday the 13th and Spooky Season is here! That means it's time for some Halloween tales ... enjoy!

Neddlesworth the Gnome, Ned for short, is finally allowed to travel to the human world and celebrate Halloween with his siblings. But when Ned gets lost in the forest, he finds Halloween is spookier than he could have ever imagined.

Little Eek & The Ghost of All Hallows Eve | A Halloween Tale Sep 13, 2024

It's Friday the 13th and Spooky Season is here! That means it's time for some Halloween tales ... enjoy!

A little boy called Eek loves Halloween, it's his favorite holiday. And all he wants is to see is a ghost. Will he get his wish?

The Three Little M's | A Halloween Tale Sep 13, 2024

It's Friday the 13th and Spooky Season is here! That means it's time for some Halloween tales ... enjoy!

Three clever children, Milo, Maisie, and Marcus, are the best of friends. But when Maisie finds her way to the evil witch’s house, Milo, and Marcus, venture into the forest on Halloween to rescue. When they arrive, they realize the witch and her gargoyle familiar have been capturing people for years and it's up to the “Three Little M's" to help free them too. Can they do it?

Blue Beard | A Halloween Tale Sep 13, 2024

It's Friday the 13th and Spooky Season is here! That means it's time for some Halloween tales ... enjoy!

A wealthy merchant with a blue beard marries a young lady. Soon after the wedding, the merchant must travel for business and tells his wife she has free rein of the house while he is gone. He begs her to have a good time and perhaps even invite friends to come to stay so she is not alone. But he has one rule: do not enter the room at the end of the hall. But the young lady's curiosity gets the better of her. What will she find on the other side of the door?

This episode feature music from Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky.

Princess Gilda & The Leaf of Time Sep 09, 2024

Gilda, a Viking Princess, is called upon by the Leaf of Time, to help save the Prince of the Realm who has been placed under a spell by a sorceress. Together, they travel through time to find him ... will Gilda be able to save the prince?

Tosya the Mighty #highlightthursday Sep 05, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... Tosya the Mighty!

An evil sorcerer has placed a curse upon the land. Tosya the Monkey and his friends, a Chameleon and Hedgehog, go on the journey of their lives to break the curse and bring life back to the land. But will they succeed?

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Clever Gertie Sep 02, 2024

Gertie is quite a good cook! But, sometimes she likes to taste the food before it's served, and sometimes by the time it's ready to serve, Gertie has gobbled it all up! So when a guest is late to dinner, Gertie decides to taste the chickens she's cooked ... and soon, there is not chicken left! What will Gertie do?

The Tale of Princess Aberdeen #highlightthursday Aug 29, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... The Tale of Princess Aberdeen!

In the Scottish Highlands, Princess Aberdeen meets a young man named Lachlan and they fall in love. The King, however, requires Lachlan to prove his affection by climbing The Glass Mountain without falling. But it is Princess Aberdeen who ends up falling into the mountain. How will she escape, and what evils lie within the mountain?

This story is a retelling of Old Rinkrank.

It's Quite True! Aug 26, 2024

When a little hen in a henhouse makes a little joke about her feathers, her eavesdropping neighbor thinks she was quite serious and tells the other hens. Then the story spreads all around the neighborhood until it becomes so outrageous that the little hen herself doesn't even recognize it!

The Lion & The Mouse #highlightthursday Aug 22, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... The Lion & The Mouse!

In the jungle one morning, a mouse comes across a sleeping lion. The mouse makes a solemn promise to the lion on the grounds that the lion let her go on its way in peace. How will the mouse fulfill her promise?

The Donkey & The Town Musicians Aug 19, 2024

A donkey sets out to become the Bremen Town Musician and meets unexpected friends along the way.

The Twelve Hunters #highlightthursday Aug 15, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... The Twelve Hunters!

When a princess learns her fiancé is betrothed to another, she and her ladies go to his court dressed as twelve hunters, in search of the truth. But when the King's lion tells him that the hunters are not really hunters but twelve maidens, he does not believe it and orders them to be tested. Will they succeed? What will become of the princess and her true love?

The Singing, Springing Lark Aug 12, 2024

When a father promises to bring home a singing, springing lark for his youngest daughter, Caroline, he reluctantly makes a bargain with a lion in order to take the bird home to her. Now, Caroline must go to the lion, but when she does, she gets an unexpected surprise. The lion is in fact a handsome prince. A spell was put on him long ago, by day he is lion, by night he takes his true human form. But when the spell turns him from lion to dove, Caroline follows him across the ocean. With the help of the Night Wind, she breaks the spell. But finds him in the grasps of an enchanted princess who takes him away to her castle. Will she be able to find her true love and set him free once and for all?

The Jumping Contest #highlightthursday Aug 08, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... The Jumping Contest!

The Flea, the Grasshopper, and the Frog argue over who can jump the highest. So they decide to hold a contest to figure it out. Who will take the win?

The Gold Children Aug 05, 2024

When a fisherman reels in a fish made of gold, it makes him an offer. Throw him back in the water and he will change the fisherman's cottage into a marvelous castle. But there is one catch, he can never reveal how it came to be. Will the fisherman be able to keep the secret?

Cedric the Snail #hightlightthursday Aug 01, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... Cedric the Snail!

A little snail called Cedric goes on the adventure of his life in order to save his best friend from the Ground Beetles. Through the Desert of Stone and into the Mountains of Gravelle he must go, will he be able to rescue her?

The Three Sons of Fortune Jul 29, 2024

A father bestows a gift upon each of his three sons. The first, a rooster. The second, a scythe. The third, a cat. He tells them to use them wisely to make their fortune. Will they manage to be as clever as their father hopes?

Sleeping Beauty #highlightthursday Jul 25, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... Sleeping Beauty!

When a spell is put upon Sleeping Beauty by an evil sorceress, her parents try to keep her safe, but when she touches the spindle, she falls into a deep sleep and there is only one who can break the spell and wake her. Will he be able to do it?

The Peasant's Wise Daughter Jul 22, 2024

When a peasant and his daughter, called Claire, are gifted land from the king, the begin to plant crops. When the dig up a solid gold mortar, the peasant wants to bring it as gift to the king. Despite Claire's advice to tell no one as the king will only ask for the pestle, the peasant takes it to the palace. But it turns out, Claire was right and the peasant finds himself in trouble, until the King meets his clever daughter ...

The Little Pirate Crab #highlightthursday Jul 18, 2024

This week for highlight Thursday we're spotlight ... The Little Pirate Crab!

When Crawford the Little Pirate Crab accidentally reveals the location of the Pirates’ treasure, they must sail hard and fast to beat the rabble-rousers of the sea, The Seagulls, to Turtle Island where it has been hidden for generations. According to Turtle legend the one true crab will help rid them of The Seagulls once and for all. Could it be Crawford?

Egor & The Great Adventure | Part II Jul 15, 2024

Egor and his father search the old library for the potion and the spell, the only way to defeat the Feldrimel. Will they find it?

Jorinda and Joringel #highlightthursday Jul 11, 2024

We're bringing back some of our favorites and making Thursday our Fairy Tale Highlight Day!

Just before Jorinda and Joringel's wedding, they find themselves lost in the forest, near an enchanted castle. The old witch who lives in the castle enchants Joringel. She eventually lets him go but takes Jorinda prisoner in the form of a bird. How will he free his wife to be?

Egor & The Great Adventure | Part I Jul 08, 2024

Tiny people, only a fraction of the size of a blade of grass live in a beautiful place deep in the woods. They had fled their previous home years before when ferocious spiders, call the Feldrimel, moved in. Now, they have been spotted scouting the Grassini's new home.

Without a way to defeat them, the people of the grass think it is time to leave. But young Egor knows better. He found a way to defeat them but it lies in the treacherous land of the Feldrimel.

Along with his father and the great warriors of the Grassini, Egor must venture into spider territory in order to vanquish them once and for all. Will he succeed?

The Prince's Wish Jul 01, 2024

When a Prince is born with the gift that every wish he makes must come true, it leads him on an adventure no one ever expected.

A retelling of the class fairy tale, The Pink.

The Dog & The Sparrow Jun 24, 2024

When a sheepdog decides to leave home and go his own way, he meets an unlikely friend.

The Story of Princess Hase Jun 17, 2024

In ancient Japan, the young Princess Hase is a celebrated poet and loved by all. But when her father must travel for work, Princess Hase is left with her stepmother, who wants to get rid of the girl by ordering a servant to abandon her far away in the mountains, but the servant has another plan. Find out what happens in this tale of family, love, and honor.

The Queen Bee Jun 10, 2024

Two princes set off seeking adventure. When their father the King decides it's time for them to return home, he sends his youngest son to find them. Reunited, the princes turn toward home. On their way, they pass an enchanted castle where the two elder brothers are turned to stone. It is up to the youngest prince to save them all ... will he succeed? Perhaps with a little help from the Queen Bee ...

The Little Donkey Jun 03, 2024

When a witch turns a prince into a donkey with a seemingly unbreakable spell, he makes the best of his life. He decides to travel the world and finds himself in the kingdom of a great king whose daughter the princess is quite wonderful. Will true love's kiss be the key to breaking the spell?

Peck & The Cake Contest May 27, 2024

When Peck, the Woobaloo, magical creatures who live under the trees, finds his friend in need of help with her cake for the annual baking contest, he does something no Woobaloo has done before -- gone up to the surface during summer. Will Peck be able to find what is needed for his friend to win the contest?

King Thrushbeard May 20, 2024

When a haughty princess finds fault with every suitor who arrives, especially King Thrushbeard, her father vows that the next man to enter the gates of palace will be her husband. So, when a musician enters the gates, the princess agrees to marry him and finds herself keeping house and selling baskets in the market. But what she doesn’t know is, the musician is not exactly who he says he is. Will the princess learn a humbling lesson?

The Three Little Elves in the Wood May 13, 2024

When a young woman is made to go out in a blizzard to find strawberries, she instead finds a cottage where three mysterious little elves live. After showing them great kindness, the elves decide to give her three gifts: to grow happier every day, to have gold pieces fall from her pockets whenever she speaks, and to have the king as her husband. Soon she finds her life more joyful than she could ever have imagined it, until her wicked stepmother arrives to try to take it all away. Will she succeed?

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The Water of Life May 06, 2024

When an ailing king's three sons find out there is magical water which can restore their father's health, one by one they set out to find it. When it is the youngest brother's turn to go, he meets a goblin on the road who tells him where to find the magical water ... inside an enchanted castle. So, the young prince sets out to find the water of life.

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When a haughty princess finds fault with every suitor who arrives, especially King Thrushbeard, her father vows that the next man to enter the gates of palace will be her husband. So, when a musician enters the gates, the princess agrees to marry him and finds herself keeping house and selling baskets in the market. But what she doesn’t know is, the musician is not exactly who he says he is. Will the princess learn a humbling lesson?

Nix Nought Nothing Apr 29, 2024

When a giant tricks the King into promising him his son in exchange for help, the King tries to save his child from the giant. Will he succeed?

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The Fish & The Ring Apr 22, 2024

A Duke learns his son's destiny and is displeased. He does not approve of who is son is fated to marry. So the Duke decides to use magic and casts a spell to keep them apart. Will fate intervene and bring them together?

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The Outdoorsman & The Princess Apr 15, 2024

A princess announces she will take a husband, but only a man who can arrange his words well. When word reaches a Baron and his two sons, they make preparations to go and try to win the Princess with their knowledge. Their brother, the Baron's third son, is not as studious as the others, but tags along to try his luck. Will any of the three brothers win the Princess's hand?

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When a haughty princess finds fault with every suitor who arrives, especially King Thrushbeard, her father vows that the next man to enter the gates of palace will be her husband. So, when a musician enters the gates, the princess agrees to marry him and finds herself keeping house and selling baskets in the market. But what she doesn’t know is, the musician is not exactly who he says he is. Will the princess learn a humbling lesson?

#princess #baron #fairytales #luck #madeforkids #kidspodcast

The Little Piggy Bank Apr 08, 2024

The little Piggy Bank is full of coins. So full, he cannot rattle, the highest standing he can attain. He sits atop a wardrobe in the nursery. When the toys decide to have a tea party, the Piggy Bank accepts the invitation but only if he can stay where he is. Will he be able to keep his place atop the wardrobe?

A retelling of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story, The Money Pig.

#piggybank #fairytales #hanschristian #themoneypig #madeforkids

Listen to last week's episode, King Thrushbeard https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LEM2545252028.mp3?updated=1716130711

When a haughty princess finds fault with every suitor who arrives, especially King Thrushbeard, her father vows that the next man to enter the gates of palace will be her husband. So, when a musician enters the gates, the princess agrees to marry him and finds herself keeping house and selling baskets in the market. But what she doesn’t know is, the musician is not exactly who he says he is. Will the princess learn a humbling lesson?

The Princess & the Pea Apr 01, 2024

When a Princess becomes lost and finds her way to a strange castle, she meets a Queen and her son, The Prince. The Queen has been intent on finding a wife for her son, and the test: for her to sleep on top of a pea. Will the Princess pass the test?

What Happened to the Thistle Apr 01, 2024

The Thistle longs to be placed in the garden which is admired by all who pass, but finds her place might be the best spot for her.

The Penman Apr 01, 2024

One is a great writer, the other has great penmanship. Together, will they make a great team?

Princess Amaya & The Book of the Seven Dragons | Part IV Mar 25, 2024

Princess Amaya must learn to harness her power and find the seventh dragon before the Witch finds them. Will she become the dragon she was meant to be?

Princess Amaya & The Book of the Seven Dragons | Part III Mar 18, 2024

Princess Amaya travels with Queen Luella the Enchantress to find the dragons. But questions remains, the book references seven dragons. But only five are known. Where are the other two?

Princess Amaya & The Book of the Seven Dragons | Part II Mar 11, 2024

Princess Amaya reads the handwritten copy of The Curse of the Seven Dragons. Queen Luella the Enchantress tells her story of long ago when the Dragon Witch came for the dragons and it was up to Luella to stop her.

A Granny MacDuff original story.

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Princess Amaya & The Book of the Seven Dragons | Part I Mar 04, 2024

Princess Amaya loves to read. Her favorite book is The Curse of the Seven Dragons, which she has read time and again. But one day, when she discovers the very first copy at the market, Amaya learns that there is more to the story, and the fate of the kingdom might rest in her hands.

A Granny MacDuff original story.

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Pif-Pat-Poltrie Feb 26, 2024

When Pif-Pat-Poltrie falls for the fairy maiden, Katrine, he decides to propose marriage. But the task tests Pif-Pat-Potrie's perseverance when he must ask every member of her family for their acceptance before he can find Katrine.

The Cat & The Mouse Feb 19, 2024

A cat and mouse become friends and decide to keep house together. In the fall, they collect enough food to make it through the long winter months. But once it is safely stored, the cat cannot think of anything else but eating some of the food they have kept for the long winter months. Will there be any left when it's time to eat it?

The Princess & the Crystal Ball Feb 12, 2024

When a sorceress's son decides to leave home, he finds himself traveling to the Tower of the Golden Sun to rescue the princess who has had a terrible spell cast upon her.

The Sea-Hare Feb 05, 2024

When a princess vows never to take a husband unless he is able to hide from her, three brothers bravely arrive to accept the challenge. But what no knows is the magical twelve windows in the Princess's room give her the ability to anything anywhere. Will any of the brothers be able to succeed?

The Little Peasant Jan 29, 2024

The little peasant finally gets the cow he's been wanting, but after it runs away, winds up with a magic raven. Enter a storm, a generous miller, and some cheese and crackers - what will happen?

The Three Sillies Jan 22, 2024

When a young merchant can't seem to get over his betrothed, her mother, and her father crying over a worry he deems silly, he learns an important lesson.

Arwen the Owl Jan 15, 2024

When Arwen the Great Horned Owl gets stuck in a barn during a storm. The townspeople, who have never seen one of her kind, believe she is a monster and has made the barn her home. Will Arwen escape the barn and make it back to the forest?

The Fairy Jan 08, 2024

When one daughter goes to the forest and comes back with a new, valuable, ability, her mother sends the other daughter out with high hopes - will she also become enchanted?

Princess Amelia & The Procrastinators Dec 31, 2023

The people of Proximily are quite content. They are all procrastinators and nothing ever gets done. But it doesn't bother them one bit. That is until one day, Princess Amelia asks why which changes everything.

A Christmas Carol | A Holiday Story Dec 25, 2023

When Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, he realizes the errors of his ways and how important it is to be kind and generous.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

'Twas the Night Before Christmas | A Holiday Story Dec 24, 2023

Granny MacDuff reads the classic Christmas poem on this Christmas Eve. What will Santa and his reindeer bring?

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

The Grelf | A Holiday Story Dec 17, 2023

Felonius Pelonius, the grumpy elf, or the Grelf, gets even grumpier when he is told he cannot change the way he makes his sleds. So decides to start his own holiday and make toys the way he wants. Will he be able to pull it off?

The Elves & The Shoemaker | A Holiday Story Dec 10, 2023

When an old shoemaker does not have enough material to make but one more pair of shoes, he wakes to find elves in his workshop, who have arrived to help.