
In which Narrator Elisa checks in with Narrator Chael. Plus, is Season Five on the horizon for the near future? Listen to find out! (Spoiler Alert: Its only a few months away!)Potential trigger warning: This episode contains a lighthearted discussion of Narrator Chael’s recent medical procedures.Please note some adult language is used in this episode.Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Oct 23, 2025
21 min

In which The Narrators Three discuss: What worked for us this season (and what didn’t), 4A Defense Squad, Lesbians Was Good, More Will Scarlet Forever Please, Emma Has Two Hands, Reconsidering Cruella Thoughts Post-Season, and Guest Narrator Ariana shared with us her wild season 5 predictions! Please note some adult language is used in this episode.Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Jun 29, 2025
1 hr 23 min

In Which The Narrators Three Discuss: Henry for MVP, Precious Dweeb Hook and Swashbuckling Emma are Too Cute, Issac’s Big Incel Energy, Lily’s Mamma Mia Situation, The Hat Remains Relevant, Chael’s Complicated Rumbelle Feelings, and Heroic Sapphic Sacrifices.Please note some adult language is used in this episode. Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Apr 29, 2025
49 min

In Which The Narrators Three Discuss: Henry’s Big Adventure, Cue Hamilton’s “Satisfied”, Isaac: Author or Archivist?, Evil Music Arrangements, Fantasy Alcatraz, and Lin’s Enduring Hatred of August.Please note some adult language is used in this episode. Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Apr 6, 2025
50 min

In Which The Narrators Three Discuss: Robin’s Quick Rebound (Hey Show, Maybe Give Him a Moment to Recover from Serious Trauma?), Mal’s Iconic Storybrooke Look, Lily Be Nice To Your Mom, Bagels, Sleazy Sheriffs, Edgelord Rumple, Questionable Editing Choices, and Zelena’s the Worst (But Rebecca is Great) Please note some adult language is used in this episode. Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Mar 16, 2025
47 min

In which The Narrators Three discuss: SwanQueen Road Trip, Emma Did Nothing Wrong, Only a Single Lily Lives in Minnesota, Fate and Magic, Props for Regina’s Growth, Get Outta Here Gold, Good Old Fashioned Toxic Yuri, and Yikes That Last Scene!Please note some adult language is used in this episode. Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Mar 3, 2025
43 min

In which The Narrators Three discuss: Emma Did Nothing Wrong, Cruella the Young Ingenue, SwanQueen Gunniversary, Issac’s High Charisma Score, JAZZ, Stop Using Belle as a Tool Please,The Bad Seed Villain in the Attic, Smoker August, and Henry Has 2 Moms (and they are coming for YOU)Please note some adult language is used in this episode. Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Feb 10, 2025
51 min

In which The Narrators Three discuss: Not This Witch Again, Rebecca Is Great Though, Close Enough To Be Lazy, Even Emma Hates This Plot, You Can’t “Whittle” Your Way Outta This One, Will Scarlet: Light of Our Lives, and Please Save Robin From This Awful Plot Device!
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains frank discussions about predatory behaviors including magical assault and consent. (Timestamp: 39 minutes to 48 minutes)
Please note some adult language is used in this episode.
Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Jun 17, 2024
54 min

Join Narrator Chael for another minisode of Fireside Fairy Tales, a quick deep dive into the stories that inspire the world of Once Upon a Time. This time she explores the mysterious tale behind the legend seen in OUAT Season 3, Episode 4 Nasty Habits.
Kevin Macleod tracks used in this episode: Fairytale Waltz, Vanishing, Lone Harvest, Unlight, & Angevin.
Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ5LAAoFsMg (The Pied Piper Of Hamelin Well Loved Tales)
https://youtu.be/ES-NhKbCCT4?si=MZvH3teBiFbDYHJL (Long Ago and Far Away episode)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhg843FdAG0 (Silly Symphony)
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/twist-in-the-tale-of-pied-piper-s-kidnapping-1141174.html (Twist in the tale of Pied Piper's kidnapping)
https://books.google.com/books?id=8uxWCgAAQBAJ&dq=Here+follows+a+marvellous+wonder%2C+which+transpired+in+the+city+of+Hamelin+in+the+diocese+of+Minden%2C+in+the+Year+of+Our+Lord+1284%2C+on+the+Feast+of+Sts.+John+and+Paul.&pg=PA46#v=onepage&q=Here%20follows%20a%20marvellous%20wonder%2C%20which%20transpired%20in%20the%20city%20of%20Hamelin%20in%20the%20diocese%20of%20Minden%2C%20in%20the%20Year%20of%20Our%20Lord%201284%2C%20on%20the%20Feast%20of%20Sts.%20John%20and%20Paul.&f=false
Dr. Dick Eastman was gracious enough to send me a copy of his newsletter!
https://www.schubertsong.uk/text/der-rattenfanger/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whc0sK2gaEA
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20200902-the-grim-truth-behind-the-pied-piper
May 19, 2024
26 min

In which The Narrators Three discuss: Regina’s Standard Goodbyes, Charming & Snow’s Whispering Skills, Emma’s Romantic History, Aurora’s No Good Very Bad Day, Terrible Grandfather Rumple, Everyone Please Be Nice to Henry, Monologuing to Your Unconscious Ex (Just Don’t Do It), and Stop Yeeting the Egg Baby.
Please note some adult language is used in this episode.
Thank you to Laichiruru (twitter.com/laichiruru) for our podcast cover artwork!
May 5, 2024
51 min
Load more
