"Pesta's Norwegian Plague Tales" (S2, #12)
In this episode, the storyteller, Kathy Shimpock explores Norwegian folktales surrounding the Black Death. She shares a story that incorporates many ...
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Welcome to the Wise Crone Cottage podcast with storyteller, Kathy Shimpock. Here we'll meet the crone and uncover her wisdom as found, in fairy tales, folktales and myths. New episodes are released by the fourth Sunday of each month (except December). All rights reserved.
"Crones in Disguise: Stories of Greek Goddesses" (S2, #11)
Greek mythology has a full pantheon of gods and goddesses. Each deity has a story line with the past and present clearly defined. There are stories ...
"The Story that Grew in My Heart" (S2, #10)
In this episode, the storyteller, Kathy Shimpock, will explore the power of story. What is it? How can a simple tale impact our lives so deeply? Th...
More on "The Goose-Girl at the Well" (S2, #9)
In this episode, the storyteller Kathy Shimpock, will read you the Grimm tale, "The Goose-Girl at the Well." It's a tale within a tale - a story ...
Spring's Gift - the Flower-Elves! (S2, #8)
In this episode, we'll explore the magic of spring. I'll share two stories: one from Europe and one from China in which the beauty of the n...
"Crone vs. Cyclops: A Confrontation in the Forest" (S2, #7)
In this episode, the storyteller, Kathy Shimpock, will share the story of "The Crone vs. the Cyclops: A Confrontation in the Forest." It’s a fun st...
'Truth, Lies and Story" (S2, #6)
In the wake of insurgents overtaking the U.S. capital in pursuit of a “big lie,” this episode explores the truth that is found in stories. The storyt...
"The Little Match Girl" (S2, #5)
In this episode, the storyteller, Kathy Shimpock, will share the story of "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen. It is a tragic, Danish,...
Santa is Gender-Neutral (S2, #4)
In this episode, it's all about Santa: the folklore, story, and the greater archetype. I posit the question of whether Santa can be gender-neutr...
"The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces" (S2, #3)
In the third episode of Season Two, the storyteller, Kathy Shimpock, shares the story of "The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces." This Grimm Brothers'...