'The Wonderful Pump' is an American fairytale by L. Frank Baum that warns us all to be careful with newly found riches.
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Ep. 1019 - American Fairy Tales - The Capture of Father Time
'The Capture of Father Time' is a fun tale that lets us know exactly what kind of mischief a young boy would do if he was able to stop time.
Ep. 1018 - American Fairy Tales - The Magic Bon Bons
'The Magic Bon Bons' should teach us the folly of condemning others for actions that we do not understand, for we never know what may happen to ourselves.
Ep. 1017 - American Fairy Tales - The Laughing Hippopotamus
TW: Racism 'The Laughing Hippopotamus' is a story that I struggled with bringing to the podcast because of the casual racism in the description of the Congolese tribesmen. But in the end I think it's important to see how this racism embedded itself in our culture through stories like it.
Ep. 1016 - American Fairy Tales - The Enchanted Types
In the story of 'The Enchanted Types' we meet Popopo, a knook who just cannot seem to get anything right.
Ep. 1015 - American Fairy Tales - The Girl Who Owned a Bear
In today's tale of revenge, a quick thinking little girl saves herself from a fictional bear. This is 'The Girl Who Owned a Bear'
Ep. 1014 - American Fairy Tales - The Queen of Quok
A young King of Quok (and his entire kingdom) are auctioned off in this tale of matchmaking that should appease anyone in Bridgerton withdrawals.
Ep. 1013 - American Fairy Tales - The Glass Dog
In 'The Glass Dog', we meet a talented wizard, a hasty glassblower, and a glass dog.
Ep. 1012 - American Fairy Tales - The Box of Robbers
In 'The Box of Robbers', the quick thinking young Martha saves herself from a box filled with Italian bandits.