Tale of Tales

Tale of Tales is a podcast based on discovering the tales behind the fairy tales heard as a child. From Grimm Brothes, to Disney, to more.

Last refreshed: July 22nd, 2025 at 7:15 PM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Robin Hood

A run down of the different versions of Robin Hood, Friar Tuck and Little John, with a fun little start and end.

Apr 26, 2018•21 min

Sleeping Beauty

A dive into Sleeping Beauty, including Charles Perrault's well known part 1, as well as part 2. Also including mentions of Disney 1959 version, the different names of Sleeping Beauty and more.

Apr 13, 2018•16 min

Snow White

A detailed look at Snow White by the Brothers Grimm, a comparison of it to Disneys Snow White and the Seven dwarves, and a brief mention of Snow White and the Huntsman.

Mar 30, 2018•16 min

Cinderella

A look at Cinderella's origins, the different versions from China, Europe, Native America and Walt Disney, and some of the more modern versions.

Mar 12, 2018•16 min

A look at the origins and history of Little Red Riding Hood the Folk tale. Contains brief version of Charles Perraults version, as well comparison to Grimm Brothers and a comparison to Hoodwinked (2005).

Feb 25, 2018•14 min

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

A look at Aladdin and the Wonderful lamp (Translation 1885), what it inspired, how it compares to Disney's Aladdin and a short look at the "Arabian Nights" framing story its part of.

Feb 23, 2018•15 min

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android