Tales of Bedlam

About Tales of Bedlam

Welcome to "Tales of Bedlam," where timeless fairy tales come alive with historical context and personal insight! Join our husband-and-wife hosting team as we peel back the layers of your favorite fairy tales to reveal the fascinating historical realities that shaped these enduring stories. In each episode, we reimagine classic tales with historical accuracy, share our personal connections to these stories, and sprinkle in plenty of humor along the way. From the dark origins of Grimm's fairy tales to the cultural significance of folklore across different societies, "Tales of Bedlam" offers a fresh perspective on stories you thought you knew. Whether you're a folklore enthusiast, history buff, or enjoy thoughtful storytelling with a dash of whimsy, subscribe to our channel for weekly entertaining and enlightening episodes. Join our growing community where the magic of fairy tales meets the reality of history! Subscribe now and become part of our storytelling journey through the realms of Bedlam.

Publisher

Micah and Andrea

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Apr 2024

Latest episode

2 May 2025

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 May 2025

   Sleeping Beauty in the Wood

   Send us a text Join hosts Micah and Andrea as they dive into Charles Perrault's 17th-century version of Sleeping Beauty, a tale far more twisted than the Disney adaptation you know. In this episode, our hosts explore the often-overlooked second half of the classic fairy tale, where the story takes several dark turns after the princess awakens. Discover the shocking revelations: the prince's secret marriage, the birth of two children (Morning and Day), and most surprisingly—a murderous ogre q...

2. 

   29 Aug 2024

   Sun, Moon, and Talia: Dark Origins of Sleeping Beauty

   Send us a textWhat if the fairy tales you grew up with had a much darker origin? Join us in this episode of Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the chilling 1636 version of Sleeping Beauty, known as "Sun, Moon, and Talia," by Giambattista Basile. Brace yourself through a twisted narrative filled with prophecy, abandonment, and unsettling actions. Andrea and I dive deep into this eerie story, sharing Talia's fate after pricking her finger with a floral splinter of flax and the following haunting con...

3. 

   22 Aug 2024

   Sleeping Beauty: A 5 Minute History with Micah

   Send us a Text Message.Discover the haunting origins and transformations of the Sleeping Beauty tale over centuries! From unsettling themes of non-consensual acts and cannibalism in Troylus and Zellandine to the sanitized and romanticized versions by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, we promise you'll never see this fairy tale the same way again. Listen as we dissect six versions of this iconic story, highlighting the stark evolution from a dark tale of violence to a cherished children...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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Quality

94

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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