Tales of Bedlam Dustin (Sofa Sitter) and Micah (Knob Twister)

Send us a Text Message.Can a mystical creature's song lead you to your doom? In this episode, Andrea joins Knob Twister as a special guest to explore the shadowy depths of Slavic folklore. We unravel the spine-tingling poem "The Rusalka" by Alexander Pushkin, where a hapless friar falls prey to the enchanting but deadly Rusalka. Listen along as we read the poem aloud, dissect its themes, and even share three original stanzas that offer a chilling conclusion to the friar's tragic tale. We also...

Send us a Text Message.What happens when a vengeful magician, a ritual knife, and an unfortunate peasant collide in a tale of whimsy and darkness? Tune in to hear the harrowing yet captivating story of a young peasant cursed to be swept away by the wind for seven long years. Laugh with us as we sprinkle humor throughout the grim ordeal, sharing fun facts about magical knives and pondering the peculiarities of crying when dehydrated. Will Jeff, the peasant, find a way to break free from his ae...

Send us a Text Message.What would you do if a whirlwind demon wreaked havoc on your barn? Join us as we laugh our way through the wild and whimsical Slavic tale of a brave peasant armed with nothing but a consecrated knife and a list of outrageous demands. The demon surprisingly complies, from fixing his barn to filling his potato hole with gold, even delivering brandy and bacon. But hold on to your sausages because things take a darker twist when the peasant's health fails, revealing the dem...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever wondered how to handle a spouse who loves to defy every request? Join us as Sofa Sitter and Knob Twister unravel the hilariously dark tale of "The Bad Wife." From refusing to make pancakes to insisting on hard labor, this episode captures the tumultuous relationship between a husband and his obstinate wife. As the story escalates, the husband contemplates a shocking plan involving a bottomless pit in the woods. With lively banter and wit, we explore the co...

Send us a Text Message.Could "Ring Around the Rosie" be a grim reminder of the 1665 plague, or is it just a playful children's rhyme with no dark undertones? Join me, Knob Twister, and my co-host, Sofa Sitter, as we unravel the tangled web of history, folklore, and linguistic twists behind this famous nursery rhyme. We challenge the widely accepted theory linking the rhyme to the Great Plague of London, dissecting symptoms, the supposed role of posies, and variations like the British version ...

Send us a Text Message.What happens when a quarrelsome peasant invites guests to slap and beat them for not following his bizarre house rules? Join us on "Tales of Bedlam" as we explore Slavic folklore with the hilarious and peculiar story of "Quarrelsome Demyan." We recount the tale of Demyan Ilyich, whose domineering nature takes a wild turn when he meets his match in a stranger who outwits him most unexpectedly. Through laughter and commentary, we explore themes of hospitality, obedience, ...