
A comedy podcast that exposes the absurd side of folklore. Each week we read a story, fix plotholes and create new ones, and invent unintended connections between tales.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyArtsBooks | |||

This week on WTFolklore, cooler heads prevail, and instead of alternating back and forth between epics, we pick up where we left off last time and read Chapters 2 and 3 of The Story of Harap Alb, titled Under the Power of Bald-Man and The Bear's Let... more
This week on WTFolklore, we do what we've always done best: complain about commercials. Then we read Chapter 1 of The Story of Harap Alb, which is itself titled The Ember-Eating Flying Horse
Suggested talking points: Punched in the Mouth by a Sandwi... more
Even though it says "Part 3" in the title, we close out Part 2 of The Trial of Lovers: The Maiden of Mátsaki and the Red Feather this week, thus bringing an end to our tale of a guy so dumb and annoying he caused the very concept of death to exist. more
This week, we conclude at least Part 1 of The Trial of Lovers: The Maiden of Mátsaki and the Red Feather, having learned nothing about said Red Feather, but a surprising amount about bugs, their legs, and the lexicon of demons and wizards.
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Any time I need to get anything done, or just want to relax, this is the go-to podcast for me
Already love this podcast but would also absolutely listen to another show that is just Tyler talking about bad movies he's seen. 10/10
Love hearing all the wacky folk tales, etc that they find that we don’t hear much in pop culture. Carman does a great job (and the fans are happy to help) in finding lesser known stories that are so weird but have so much to offer! I want to see every movie that they come up with based off these tales lol. The tangents are also great (I think about the death bus maybe too much). I like that whenever Carman has a lot on her plate, the others are willing to step up and take the lead - I was unsure... more
Come for the stories, stay for the hilarious banter, I just love Carmen and the boys
Read the second Harriet Hampsterbone book. It is a better version of the story of the 12 dancing princessess. I’m not in double digits yet but I still love your podcast. You’re great but I think you grossly misjudge children.
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This podcast offers an engaging blend of humor and storytelling as it unpacks the absurdities found within various folktales from cultures around the world. Each episode features the hosts reading and dissecting a folkloric story, often infusing comedic commentary, quirky games, and lighthearted discussions about character motivations and plot inconsistencies. Unique elements include the interactive aspect of creating connections between tales and inventive retellings that highlight the often bizarre and whimsical nature of folklore. With a focus on lesser-known narratives, listeners can expect a refreshing perspective that entertains while encouraging a deeper understanding of cultural tales.
Noteworthy is the hosts' ability to engage the... more
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