
Every fairytale has a beginning. If Once Upon a Time meant something to you, this podcast is an invitation back to the magic. Episode-by-episode, let's revisit the series to explore its characters, flashbacks, and fairytale mythology, looking at how the story works, why it holds up, and what we might have missed the first time around. Whether youβre watching for the first time or returning to a fa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsTV & Film | |||

Not every villain origin story actually explains anything. Sometimes the person was just already Like Thatβ’.
On Storybrooke Circus, I'll be breaking down Once Upon a Time Season 4 Episode 19, where Cruellaβs past finally comes into focus and somehow ... more
Whose βheart of goldβ are we even talking about here? Goldβs? Robinβs? The person pretending to have Robinβs?
This week on Storybrooke Circus, we break down Once Upon a Time Season 4 Episode 18, where Gold drags Robin Hood into a desperate mission t... more
Joining us this week is special guest cohost and Storybrooke Circus social media wizard Steph_PursuingMagic, just in time to witness Snow and Charming make one of the wildest parenting decisions in the history of this show.
On this week's episode, w... more
This was one of those episodes where every deal immediately makes things worse. And it's an episode about betrayal, broken promises, and stolen voices, which feels appropriate considering I barely had one while recording this.On Storybrooke Circus th... more
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One of my favorite podcasts! I just finished episode 10 and Iβm already obsessed canβt wait for more episodes!!
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Listening to s1e1. Love the format and of course OUAT. I hope you love the show too and cease going down the bitter route in future epiβs - harshly critiquing and pointing out every flaw in the show. I like the Easter eggs, lost references. One party seems to point them out. The other party kind of brings down the delight of the show, for what? The other party then follows that lead. Itβs make believe. Take it for what the show is. Let us enjoy the magic of this show without the constant put dow... more
To say I love this show would be a drastic understatement. Itβs hard to find a podcast that loves its topic so much that it is willing to see the flaws, point them out, and make fun of them while still being positive. Ila and Mackee are fantastic hosts with huge hearts and have created a fantastic community around Once Upon a Time, and I feel so lucky to have found this amazing podcast. All magic comes with a price. All shows come with a podcast. And boy, are we lucky that we have this one
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A fan-led, episode-by-episode rewatch and analysis of a beloved fairy-tale series, offering deep dives into character arcs, production notes, and lore while keeping a warm, conversational vibe. Episodes blend live commentary, production trivia, and audience participation, often exploring themes like identity, redemption, and the undercurrents of magic in Storybrooke. Notable for its long-form format, playful banter, and strong community around production notes and behind-the-scenes insight, which can be especially engaging for listeners who enjoy both critical analysis and nostalgic rewatch sense-making. This show stands out for its detailed breakdowns, frequent live interaction, and a welcoming, fandom-forward host duo that balances humor ... more
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