NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snow White

Apr 9th, 2024 50m 55s

It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rapunzel

Apr 2nd, 2024 41m 17s

Not all maidens are helpless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleeping Beauty

Mar 26th, 2024 50m 6s

A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview: Dr. Jeana Jorgensen

Mar 19th, 2024 41m 16s

Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little Red Riding Hood

Mar 12th, 2024 41m 26s

The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview: Marissa Meyer

Mar 5th, 2024 46m 7s

NYT bestselling author Marissa Meyer talks sci-fi and fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rumpelstiltskin

Feb 27th, 2024 35m 26s

Greed can lead to a bitter end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hansel and Gretel

Feb 20th, 2024 33m 46s

It's not a stepmother but the children's biological mother who abandons them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cinderella

Feb 13th, 2024 34m 28s

Cinderella's father is alive, and her stepsisters mutilate their feet to fit into the golden shoe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.