Episode 12: The Tooth Fairy and Other Worms and Rodents

Recorded September 27th, 2025.** Explicit language used.“And she was a fairy.”This week Desi takes our hands, sprinkles some fairy dust and takes us on a journey all about the history of the Tooth Fairy! The gals discuss the historical and societal importance of those bones in our jaws that don’t have a flaw, our shiny teeth! There are also in-depth and lively talks about folklore, rats, frogs, Rebel Without a Cause, and the cult of the child!So, grab a dino flosser, a half full Dixie cup of mouth wash, and hold on tight as we journey past the second star on the right and straight on till morn’ in Episode 12 of the Hystorians Podcast!Bibliography LinkProduced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesneySpecial thanksLogo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart)Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto)and to listeners like you, thank you.P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.