Best fairy tale Podcasts

At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel, a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships. Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel, where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they’ve fallen in love with. These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with "1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask" or "1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast.")The Penumbra is created and produced by Sophie Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Twitter (@thepenumbrapod), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast). You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_

The award-winning fantasy-comedy! In Alba Salix, overworked, cynical witch Alba tends to the health of the King, Queen and citizens of the kingdom of Farloria, with the help of her obnoxious apprentice Magnus and an absent-minded fairy named Holly. The spinoff The Axe & Crown follows the misadventures of Gubbin the troll tavernkeeper, his clueless landlord Stan and his shady niece Betula.Support us here!

Tired but can't fall asleep? Here I do my best to find interesting stories from the public domain and read them to you until you fall asleep. The stories are mostly folktales from around the world. Best listened to during work, during commutes, when you are trying to fall asleep, or any time that you need a calm friend to read to you. Enjoy!All of my links can be found here~ https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents

Saffron and Peri is a fantasy comedy that blends modern day life with classic fairytale elements. It follows the adventures of the loquacious Saffron, professional fairy godmother extraordinaire, and her best friend Peri, a djinnia who runs the Magic Support Department. Our story starts when they meet Tristan, an aspiring godparent in need of guidance.

Mythozoologist Sebastian Verwood travels the world studying magical creatures.

An improvised fantasy roleplaying game set in the world of Alba Salix, Royal Physician. We use the Dungeon World roleplaying system and improv to weave a tale of flightless fairies, half-demons and cafeteria line workers, dystopian empires, magical waterfalls and mysterious books. Oh, and the end of time—that's in there somewhere too.

Come join us in the Lavender Tavern for original gay fairytales. Each story is about 30 minutes long.You're always welcome to sit by the tavern fire. There are many nights, and many stories. Join us, won't you? We'll keep a light on in the window.

Pandora Wordsworth did not originally intend to go to Mount Olympus University. But when a series of unfortunate incidents make all other schools inaccessible to her, she finds herself with no other options than to go to this place she has never heard of. It is only upon arrival that she discovers MOU is the choice school for figures of mythology, legend, and lore, making her the only normal human among them. Now she must keep her secret while navigating nymphs, magic homework, and the irritating advances of Zeus. But it won't be easy. When you aren't special at Mount Olympus University, it's hard not to stand out.

Be the hero of your own story with Dorktales Storytime, the award-winning podcast for kids and their pop culture loving grownups. Enter their Once Upon a Time world where hosts, Jonathan Cormur and Mr. Reginald T. Hedgehog, take you on a storytelling journey of curiosity and acceptance. You’ll explore reimagined fairytales and fables with social emotional themes, discover inspiring stories of history’s hidden heroes, and experience imaginary tales of boundless possibilities.  Recognized by Common Sense Media as outstanding entertainment with an official seal for quality and impact. Common Sense Selections include age-appropriate media with the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society.Reach out to us at dorktalesstorytime@gmail.com

Welcome to Fabled Collective, your haunting haven for all things paranormal, dark fantasy, horror, and southern gothic. Dive into a world where every story is steeped in mystery, every tale is tinged with the supernatural, and every legend is brought to life with spine-tingling detail.On this podcast, author and creator Vanessa K. Eccles takes you on a journey through eerie folklore, ghostly encounters, and historical mysteries. Whether you're captivated by haunted locations, bewitched by dark fairy tales, or intrigued by the macabre side of history, Fabled Collective has something for every lover of the spooky and the strange.Join our community of dark history enthusiasts, paranormal fans, and fantasy lovers as we explore the shadowy corners of literature, history, and beyond. Don't miss our deep dives into haunted places, true crime stories with a twist, and chilling fictional tales that will keep you up at night.Subscribe now to never miss a spellbinding story. Remember, the line between reality and legend is thinner than you think.

You are invited to join Allison Mcnally on an ongoing quest, as she discovers the comical world of Tepidville. This is one audio comic adventure drama she will surely never forget. Along the way she meets goblins, ogres, a chicken mayor and much more. Each week brings more insane humor in this unscripted and hilariously comedy fiction show presented by SoundedHeart LLC.

Traditional fairy tales aren’t exactly suitable for kids. Women vomit spiders. Children get eaten. There’s even murder! Every week, we take you through the twists and turns of the dark origins of your favorite pieces of folklore. Tales is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

An episodic adventure story for humans of all ages! In the beginning everyone was nice. But over time, so slowly that no one could say when, or how, or why it started, the Fairies and the Ponies got...mean. Beatrice knew this because, although she couldn’t prove it yet, she knew that the Fairies and Ponies had stolen her egg. And stealing a dragon’s egg, in Beatrice’s opinion, was going too far. But to confront them she would need the help of a Knight. Produced by Dirt Road Theater in Northfield, VT, FADPAK was created by Gracelyn, Oliver and Dominic Spillane. It is edited and performed by Maren Langdon Spillane, and features original music by Nathan Leigh. Each episode is broadcast live to a virtual audience on Zoom and features a special guest artist whose illustration will come to life during the performance. The podcast will be released one week after the live performance. Website link - dirtroadtheater.com/fadpak

I've been finding old stories and re-telling them as podcast episodes since 2015. They used to be all over the place, now they're all here (or will be, as I find time to add them). My goal has always been, simply, to catalogue these stories so that they don't get lost. I don't always get the pronunciations right, and the quality of the audio will vary as my skills as an audio engineer varied over the 6-years I've been collecting and retelling these stories. In total there are over 200. Keep your eye on the feed, I'll bulk upload as I find the time to do so.

When a human traveler wanders through a mysterious doorway, they find themselves on the threshold of a strange inn, lost in another world. Inside, they meet an old sprite named Grael – one part innkeeper, two parts storyteller, and one part deposed trickster god. The sprite uses a series of strange, interconnected tales to teach them about the twisted fairy tale realm they've stumbled into... Only for the traveler to realize that Grael might not be as trustworthy as he seems, and the Echowood more dangerous than they could have imagined.

A storytelling podcast featuring stories with recipes and food history connected to each episode's story. Is the food in fairytales and folklore really symbolic or does it just make the tale relatable? Food and stories have their own rituals and feed different parts of us. If you had to choose between the two, could you? How is the history of food tied into stories? Will this podcast answer these questions or will there just be a great story and a highly tenuous link to a delicious recipe? You'll have to listen to find out.

Welcome to Fey Hollow: The Fairy Tale Murders — AXN Asia’s first-ever crime thriller podcast. Featuring a lineup of international talents across 8 exciting episodes, step into a world of mystery and suspense and choose the ending of your choice.

The Planet Storytime Podcast (PSP) is a wonderful story narration and music program for kids of all ages that provides listeners the invitation and opportunity to use their imaginations to see all the things they're hearing in each of our shows. We divide our time between providing fully original content and adaptations of timeless classics. Thomas Mitchell provides amazing narration while Paxton Stanley provides all the music and sound effects. Bringing these two talents together creates wonderful artistic synergy and great programs in the same spirit as Fred Rogers and Sesame Street. Great for bedtime, short/long road trips, or family sit-downs in the living room, PSP provides stories that appeal to all races, religions, and identities with a focus on building confidence, tolerance, and the belief that through hard work and self-awareness, anything is possible!

Original fairy tales for the modern-day world. Tales From The Aether is an anthology series written by 3x award-winning writer, Jackie Jorgenson, which tells a different three-part story each season. Each season also features a trailer and a post-story Q and A episode with the cast and crew. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talesfromtheaether/support

We are so excited to launch our new kid-friendly online virtual stories at the Tale Teller Club.We have videos and audiobooks galore and our app is really easy to work with.No more getting confused mum!We focus on good mental health and learning without prejudice.Check us out herehttps://www.tale-teller.club/young-bookwormsPlease go to our Toddle Poddle Podcast for 0-5 books.https://www.tale-teller.club/toddle-poddleOur online roleplaying book for older teens and adultshttps://www.tale-teller.club/immersion-linksTwitterhttps://twitter.com/TaleTellerClubTools for Filmmakershttps://www.spreaker.com/show/100-free-sound-effectsInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/taletellerkidsFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/taletellerkidshttps://www.facebook.com/Digital-Art-GalleryPodcast Profilehttps://www.spreaker.com/user/14501705

The original stories, fairytales, and legends that inspire cinema stories.

The audio adventures of classic characters facing modern life and sometimes evil forces. Season 1 of this podcast universe features Tom Sawyer, Candide, Cinderella, and more with each arc adapted by different writers.

Pendant Productions

BONE AND SICKLE explores historical topics related to folklore and horror. With acerbic wit and a scholarly penchant for the grotesque, rogue folklorist Al Ridenour delves into a wide but carefully curated range of topics illustrated by stories from historical texts. Narratives are given dramatic readings by “Mrs. Karswell” (Sarah Chavez) backed by richly produced soundscapes blending original music, sound design and effects. The source books, though real enough, are said to be pulled from an imaginary library on Ridenour's imaginary estate situated somewhere in the neighborhood of Charles Addams and Edward Gorey. Each episode begins with our hosts briefly discussing goings-on in this world before diving into the topic to be explored. Occasional alternate-format episodes are devoted to readings of classic horror stories or curious texts of antiquarian interest. Ridenour is the author of “The Krampus and the Old, Dark Christmas” (2016) and “A Season of Madness: Fools, Monsters, and Marvels of the Old-World Carnival” (Jan. 2025). Sarah Chavez produced the podcast “The Cabinet of Curiosities” (2011-2012) and contributed to “Death in the Afternoon” (2018-2023).