Willing & Fable

Rowan Hall and Tracey Harrison

Looking for a new, inclusive take on history and mythology? Look no further than 'Willing and Fable,' a woman-run, feminist, and LGBTQ+ podcast hosted by Rowan Hall and Tracey Harrison.

Each week, Rowan and Tracey bring to light the often overlooked and underrepresented stories of men, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals, challenging traditional and biased accounts of the past.

From ancient civilizations to modern times, 'Willing and Fable' offers engaging discussions, in depth research, and original stories that will inspire you to make a positive impact in your own community.

Don't miss out on this unique podcast – subscribe to 'Willing and Fable' today and join Rowan and Tracey on their journey through history, mystery, and mythology.

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S4 · E125
Apr 2, 2024 · 2 hr 32 min
Ep 125 - The Origins of Mythology
For the 125th episode, Rowan and Tracey go all the way back to the beginning and ask: what is mythology? They discuss the history and science behind storytelling, the chemical effects of religion on the brain, and whether or not trees have their own versions of folklore.
S4 · E124
Mar 12, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
Ep. 124 - Goblins - A Complicated Mythology
This week, Rowan presents the mythologies of goblins from around the world—knockers, red caps, duendes, and dokkaebi (to name a few). We also learn about the ways goblins have been used as harmful antisemitic tropes.
S4 · E123
Feb 6, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Ep. 123 - Appalachian Overview - Witches, Aliens, and Closed Traditions
Our hosts explore a variety of folklore from the Appalachian Mountains including the Bell Witch, the Brown Mountain Lights, and the Flat Woods Monster.
S4 · E123
Jan 30, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Ep. 122 - The Greek Fates - Scissor Sisters
Continuing their conversation examining stories about the threads of fate, Rowan and Tracey discuss the Three Fates of Ancient Greek Mythology: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.
S4 · E121
Jan 23, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep. 121 - Red Thread of Fate - Heartstrings & The God of Gay Men
The Red String of Fate is famous online, but where does this myth come from? Join us as we learn more about Chinese mythology, Yue Lao (the god of love and marriage), and Tu’er Shen (the patron of homosexual love between men as far back as the 17th century).
S4 · E120
Jan 16, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep. 120 - Bermuda Triangle Pt. 2 - Time Travel & T.S. Eliot
Continuing their discussion on the Bermuda Triangle, Tracey presents theories about time travel, parallel universes, the lost city of Atlantis, and methane gas, and UFOs.
S4 · E119
Jan 9, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
Ep. 119 Bermuda Triangle - Unmanned Ships, Unpredictable Seas, & Unidentified Transmissions
This week, the discussion gets pointed (that's a triangle joke) when Tracey and Rowan explore the mythology of the Bermuda Triangle. Stories include wandering ghost ships, an FBI investigation, and the mysterious disappearance of Flight 19.
S4 · E118
Jan 2, 2024 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep 118 - Werewolves - Lycanthropy, Witch Trials, and Modern Medicine
xIn this week’s episode, Rowan explores the lore of lycanthropes–those unfortunate souls who transform into wolves under the full moon.
S4 · E117
Dec 19, 2023 · 2 hr 7 min
Ep 117 - Acts of God - Deadly Debris, Solar Storms, and a Lethal Lake - Feat. Spenser Starke
This week Spenser Starke joins us to discuss “Acts of God” from around the world.
S4 · E116
Dec 12, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Ep 116 - Pompeii Pt. 2 - Oh, Sexy Pompeii! - Feat. Spenser Starke
This week Spenser Starke joins us for the second in a three-part series on Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other acts of God.
S4 · E115
Dec 5, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
Ep 115 - Pompeii Pt. 1 - A Pliny for Your Thoughts - Feat. Spenser Starke
This week Spenser Starke joins us for the first in a three-part series on Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other acts of God.
S4 · E114
Jul 18, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep 114 - Beauty and the Beast - Feminism & Fairytales Pt. 2 - Feat. Kailey Bray
The second half of our two part series on Beauty and the Beast with Kailey Bray!
S4 · E113
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep 113 - Beauty and the Beast Pt. 1 - Feminism & Fairytales - Feat. Kailey Bray
Kailey Bray joins us once again, this time she brings to light the tale of Beauty and the Beast.
S4 · E112
Jul 4, 2023 · 50 min
Ep 112 - Asmodeus - The Misunderstood Bad Boy of Hell- Feat. Casie Ropski
This week Tracey dives into the history and mythology behind one of Hell's top demons. The demon Prince of Lust, himself: Asmodeus
S4 · E111
Jun 27, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 111 - The Sacred Band of Thebes - Ancient Heroes, Epic Battles, & Gay Love - Feat. Casie Ropski
Casie comes back to the show to share the fascinating story behind the Sacred Band of Thebes
S4 · E110
Jun 20, 2023 · 43 min
Ep 110 - Aka Manto - Urban Legends & a Toilet Ghost
This week Tracey shares the tale of Aka Manto, a Japanese Urban legend
S4 · E109
Jun 13, 2023 · 47 min
Ep 109 - Victorian Ghost Stories - The Horror of Technology, Fashion, and the Economy
This week, Tracey answers the age-old question: Why were the Victorians so spooky?
S4 · E108
Apr 25, 2023 · 47 min
Ep 108 - Telling the Bees - Grief, Gardens and Rituals
In her mini myth, Rowan describes the tradition of “telling the bees.”
S4 · E107
Apr 18, 2023 · 40 min
Ep 107 - Adapa - Ancient Mesopotamia and Artificial Intelligence
Mythology, Technology & The Fall of Man
S4 · E106
Apr 11, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
Ep 106 - Hans Christian Andersen - The Little Mermaid’s Queer Icon
Our hosts discuss Hans Christian Andersen and his fairytales, anxiety, and queer identity…and that time he pissed off Charles Dickens.

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