Fairy Tall Tales

Pennsylvania, AKA the Keystone State, is known for many wonderful things, like the birthplace of independence and Mr. Fred Rogers. But did you know PA is also home to the homeliest creature in the world? This week, Sarah's creature feature takes us into the Hemlock forests of Northern Pennsylvania to examine the Squonk, a creature so ugly it hides in shame and spends its day weeping.  If you like this podcast, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and let your favorite Pennsylvanian know! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or shoutouts for your best pal, feel free to reach out by emailing us at [email protected]! You can also get social with us: Instagram: @fairytalltales Twitter: @fairytalltales Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairyTallTales

We bury our secrets...and sometimes our dead bodies, as well. This week, we cover two stories where the dirtiest deeds really do involve dirt. For our fairy tale, Hans Christian Andersen has us covered with the Rose Elf, a nice little tale about karma. For our true crime story, we take a trip up north to Canada and dig up some dirt on Bruce McArthur,  one of the deadliest known serial killers in Toronto and the "most prolific" gay serial killer in Canada. If you like this podcast, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and let your tinder dates know! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or shoutouts for your secret lover, feel free to reach out by emailing us at [email protected]! You can also get social with us: Instagram: @fairytalltales Twitter: @fairytalltales Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairyTallTales

Many of us fear death, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. But what if there was something to signal when a family member was going to die? Would that be better or worse? In Irish mythology, banshees do just that. These female spirits herald the death of a family member or loved one by wailing, shrieking, or keening. If you're all caught up on the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, you already know a little bit about banshees, now let Megan tell you more.  If you like this podcast, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and let your family know! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or shoutouts for your favorite relative,  feel free to reach out by emailing us at [email protected]! You can also get social with us: Instagram: @fairytalltales Twitter: @fairytalltales Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairyTallTales

We are gathered here today to talk about marriage...but it's not exactly the "happily ever after" kind. This week, we take a look at what happens when the marital bliss ends. For our fairy tale, we read you "The Falsely Accused Wife," a story about a bad friend and a kickass lady. This week's true crime story doesn't actually include murder, although someone gets to experience their own grave. We cover Ramon Sosa and his murder plot.  If you like this podcast, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and let your wife know! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or shoutouts for your spouse feel free to reach out by emailing us at [email protected]! You can also get social with us: Instagram: @fairytalltales Twitter: @fairytalltales Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairyTallTales

Cotton is a staple in the textile industry. This prehistoric fiber is soft, breathable, and a great option if you're looking to avoid synthetics. Absolutely nothing dangerous about cotton, right? Wrong! At least if you live in or near Kimotsuki. Here,  there have been sightings of the Ittan-Momen, possessed roll of cotton that flies through the night skies and often attacks people.  If you see an unusually large bolt of cotton flying through the air, RUN.  And if you like this podcast, don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and let your seamstress know! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or shoutouts for your favorite textile manufacturer, feel free to reach out by emailing us at [email protected]! You can also get social with us: Instagram: @fairytalltales Twitter: @fairytalltales Facebook: www.facebook.com/FairyTallTales