Fairytale Forensics: True Crime for Make Believe

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Buckle up because this podcast is all about reframing those childhood favorites through a forensics approach. We're going full-on detective mode, treating these well known tales as crime scenes. Voice generated by Google's NotebookLM.

Episodes

  1. 04/10/2025

    Hansel and Gretel Weren't the Only Ones

    Were there other Hansel and Gretels before the ones we know? Could the cruel stepmother and the cannibalistic witch be one and the same? Uncover the shocking forensic and journalistic investigation into the dark secrets of "Hansel and Gretel." Was the gingerbread house a repeat killing ground? Explore the chilling possibility of betrayal from within and the untold stories of other children who might have vanished in the woods.

    Hansel and Gretel Weren't the Only Ones

  2. 10/21/2024

    Rapunzel: Stockholm Syndrome in the Tower

    Theft, abduction, illegal imprisonment, assault, larceny. There is so much crime in Rapunzel that a modern courtroom would be shocked if this happened in today’s world.

    Rapunzel: Stockholm Syndrome in the Tower

  3. 10/11/2024

    Poor Jack, Climbs a Beanstalk, Comes Down a Murdering Thief

    Get ready for a Fairytale Forensics deep dive into Jack and the Beanstalk, but, not the version you heard as a kid. Jack, although traditionally portrayed as a naive and unfortunate child, demonstrates a surprising level of cunning and even ruthlessness in his interactions with the Giant and his wife. Jack as the Anti-Hero.

    Poor Jack, Climbs a Beanstalk, Comes Down a Murdering Thief

  4. 10/11/2024

    Wicked? The Case For Cinderella's Stepmother

    Was Cinderella's stepmother a villain or a victim of her time? How did the Fairy Godmother pull off the ultimate genetic hack, turning a pumpkin into a carriage? Is the glass slipper a clue, or a red herring? Join us as we dust for fingerprints on this classic story, unraveling its dark twists and alternate endings. Warning: This Fairytale Forensics treatment of Cinderella may shatter your childhood memories.

    Wicked? The Case For Cinderella's Stepmother

  5. 10/02/2024

    King Midas: A Rush of Gold to the Head

    Ready to go deep on a story you think you know? Today King Midas, but forget the be careful what you wish for stuff. We're going beyond the surface to uncover the hidden depths of this myth using forensics, psychology, engineering, even economics. We've got forensic reports that sound straight out of CSI that break down what happens when your entire palace is literally made of gold. Trust us, it gets complicated, fast.

    King Midas: A Rush of Gold to the Head

  6. Season 1 Trailer

    Fairytale Forensics: True Crime for Make Believe

    It's Law and Order meets the Brothers Grimm. This concept is Fairytale Forensics --True Crime for Make Believe. Criminal psychology, engineering, and investigative journalism all applied to stories we think we know. The podcast creator, a journalist, is focused on the mechanics of the stories, on the how and why. Voices generated with Google's Notebook LM trained on the upcoming book, Fairytale Forensics.

    Fairytale Forensics: True Crime for Make Believe

  7. 09/27/2024

    Snow White & The Shameful Dwarfs

    A forensic analysis of the Snow White fairytale. We'll examine the Queen's all-seeing mirror, a device so advanced it surpasses modern engineering. How does it know who is fairest of them all? Could it involve quantum dot displays or even holographic projections ? Plus, we'll analyze the poison apple, exploring if the Queen used a substance like atropa belladonna , a toxic plant known to mimic death. We'll also touch on the power imbalance between Snow White and the dwarfs, questioning their ...

    Snow White & The Shameful Dwarfs
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Buckle up because this podcast is all about reframing those childhood favorites through a forensics approach. We're going full-on detective mode, treating these well known tales as crime scenes. Voice generated by Google's NotebookLM.

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