96. No Uggos Need Apply (at WifeMart)

Send us Fan MailTRIGGER WARNING: Violence and brief loss of limbs (they get them back because it's a fairytale, but it is still shocking to hear) Hello! On today's episode, Max is going to tell us about a little cat who can do amazing tricks, like open doors, drive chariots, and (oh yeah) save princesses from giants! Janey is going to tell us an Egyptian tale about a man who was so susceptible to peer pressure, it got him thrown down a well! We hope you enjoy!Janey’s Sources - “It Serves Me Right!”Folktales of Egypt, edited and translated by Hasan M. El-Shamy  Human Rights Watch article on LGBTQ+ issues in Egypt (TRIGGER WARNING, violence)  “Is Egypt LGBTQIA+ friendly?” from Intrepid Travel  “The Zar: Staging an Egyptian Exorcism” Max's Sources- Kisa the Cat"The Brown Fairy Book" by Andrew Lang  Full free text of "Kisa the Cat"  Support the showCheck out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)Want more??Visit our website!Join our Patreon!Shop the merch at TeePublic!If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!InstagramTiktokGoodreadsAnd email us at [email protected]