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ADD Storytelling
by ADD-Storyteller
A neurodivergent host and beloved companion(s) comedically covering all the interesting stories in folklore, survival stories, myths, legends, and the lightness & darkness of humanity. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/addstoryteller/support
Episodes
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S2 Ep. 25 Two Egyptian Tales + a Tucker Story
Join Maddie & Tucker in some twisty-turvey thriller tales from Egyptian lore. A wizard and an apprentice. A fish with monk magic powers. And! Tucker comes in at the end with a tale of a colonizer who thinks he can face a haunted desert of the locals. If you have any myths, stories, ghost stories,...
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S2 Ep. 24 The Furies: Totes Consensh (Tuckered Out)
It's a Tuckered Out episode this week! Unfurl your whips, let down your snake mane, and gird your loins as Tucker and Maddie descend into the depth of Tartarus to explore the lore of the Furies. These girlbosses doled out the pain and brought down the hammer on all those who so foolishly went...
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S2 Ep. 23 Elite Poisoners
Sometimes those in the affluent sectors are a little naughty. Join Maddie & Tucker as they talk about the poisoning interests and habits of Cleopatra VII, the Marquise of Brinvilliers during the time of the Sun King, and an entrepreneur of cosmetics that made a living off of selling poisons to...
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S2 Ep. 22 Fossil Myths Pt 2
Maddie & Tucker are back with rusty voices from their wedding reception hiatus with an exploration of fossil mythology from India and the Himalayas. They dive deep into the significance of ammonites (and their influence in Pokemon development). Nagas come into play as well, with their mythically...
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S2 Ep. 21 Fossil Myths Pt. 1
Join Maddie and a very sleepy Tucker as they explore the ancient beliefs about the fossils that people found in antiquity. Local folklore about fossils has recently led to fascinating archeological finds for scientists. In addition, we look into the origin of the legend of the griffin, which may...
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S2 Ep. 20 Japanese Tales of Escape (Tuckered Out)
Tucker regales us with these dramatic tales of escape from Japan! The tales covered include "The Dying Castle," "Taken In," and "The Sacrifice." Monkey spirits, men with whips a la Indiana Jones, and very dexterous men are featured in this episode. Maddie is forced to attempt sound effects. If…
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S2 Ep. 19 Chichén Itzá Creepiness
Maddie and Tucker are back from their 1-year of legal marriage anniversary trip to Mexico with creepy stories to tell you about the incredibly impressive and starkly beautiful heritage site of Chichén Itzá. In this epsiode, we focus on the main pyramid of Kukulkan, the Observatory, the…
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S2 Ep. 18 Tales of Fortune From Korea
Join Maddie, Tucker, and returning guest Miranda for intriguing tales of fortune. Magical fish, fortunes that save lives, and surprisingly decent men--it's a different interpretation of fortune in each tale. Tucker has a plethora of voices this time and Miranda plays a lively cat. It's a fun romp...
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S2 Ep. 17 Baba Yaga Deux
We are back with everyone's favorite forest witch, the Baba Yaga. Our stories this time include Finist the Bright Falcon, the Bear Tsar, and Vasalisa the Beautiful. Maddie's favorite was Vasalisa, while Tucker's is the Bear Tsar! The Baba Yagas in the story both guide the protagonists and scare…
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S2 Ep. 16 Ezekiel's Angels
It's time for Tuckered Out! Are angels cute little cupids or rotating gyroscopes of eyes? Who guarded the gates of heaven? Find out in this episode Tucker leads us on a romp of wondrous angels with a full cast of silly voices. If you have any myths, stories, ghost stories, hauntings, questions,...
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S2 Ep. 15 Baba Yaga Pt 1 (100% That B*tch)
Join Maddie and Tucker as they dive into the Russian/Slavic goddess meets archetype of Baba Yaga. She's a forest witch that rides a mortar and pestle and is largely associated with death and rebirth. We will spend part 1 of Baba Yaga establishing context and research, as well as two or three of…
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S2 Ep. 14 Selkies
Join Maddie and Tucker for a romp around the islands in the North Atlantic with cute seal-people! Said to be the souls of those lost to the sea, selkies shed their seal-skins and dance with us as humans every once in a while. Our myths include different versions of selkie wives, promiscuous...
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S2 Ep.13 Oshun and Yemaya
Join us this week as we delve into the spirit realm of the Orishas! We'll be talking magic, motherhood, queer goddesses, and peacocks as we sort through some of the mystical tales surrounding the deities Oshun and Yemaya. If you have any myths, stories, ghost stories, hauntings, questions,...
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S2 Ep. 12 Legendary Weapons (Tuckered Out)
Join Maddie and Tucker in our brand-spanking-new TUCKERED OUT episode. Tucker leads us through tales that include: a winged last that speared a dead Jesus through the gut; a bloodthirsty, yet delightfully complimentary talking mace; and the cursed samurai swords of Muramasa. You don't want to…
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Bedtime Story: Antartica (Tuckered Out)
Join Tucker's little romp around Antartica in our second Bedtime Story! It's a short and sweet little tale with a maniacal giant octopus. We are on a mini hiatus for family reasons! :) We will be back with a full Tuckered Out Episode next week. If you have any myths, stories, ghost stories,...
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S2 Ep. 11 Jewish Folk Tales
Join Maddie and Tucker as they talk about creepy automaton-like golems, buy fancy frogs, and fall into at least 3 separate tangents. Folk tales from a Jewish perspective, by two Jewish authors. A wise sage writes poetry. Talking crickets. You name it! If you would like to support Roots Metals…
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S2 Ep. 10 Maui, The Sun & The Sky
We dive into the Polynesian legends of the demigod Maui in this week's episode of ADD Storytelling! There are so many interesting myths surrounding Maui that we decided to focus on only two this week: Maui Lifts the Sky & Maui Snares the Sun. However, we have multiple versions of each one from...
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S2. Ep. 9 La Santa Muerte
Join Maddie & Tucker as they explore the origins and symbolism of the infamous alternative saint, La Santa Muerte, of Mexico and beyond. We discuss Aztec death goddesses, sensationalist news coverage, whose patronage La Santa Muerte receives, and the color symbolism of votive candles. It's...
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S2. Ep. 8 Mongolian Death Worms, TUCKERED Out
Tuk takes the reins again with a jaunt through the Gobi desert looking for Mongolian Death Worms. Our journey takes us through prank-loving archaeologists, New Zealand journalists, and a few interesting side routes of salamanders and alligators. Are worms slimy? Does the Death Worm have a…
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S2. Ep. 7 Creepy Trees
Join Maddie and Tucker as they discuss creepy tree facts and tales! They begin with funerary trees and the surprising toxicity of yew. After, a few trees like yew, juniper, and elder have spooky folktales associated with them from Britain and Ireland. Do you know the elder witch? If you have any...
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S2. Ep 6. Half-Animal African Tales
Join Maddie and Tucker on a romp though sub-Saharan Africa with these tales of half-human, half-animal characters. The were-animals (think "werewolf") we talk about are snakes, lions, and hyenas. Three whole stories ended up being about snakes, and they quite excellent! We hope you enjoy them as...
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S2. Ep. 5 Persephone & Demeter
Join Maddie and Tucker in a feminist exploration of Persephone and Demeter, Greek goddesses of Earth, life, fertility, agriculture, death & rebirth. We explore an alternative, earlier version of the Persephone myth before summarizing the myth that we are familiar with today with Hades. There is...
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S2. Ep. 4 Anomalous Rain, TUCKERED Out
Join Maddie, Tucker, and special guest Miranda in a dizzying adventure of things falling from the sky! Silky shreds? Rocks? Meat? We got you covered. You can also title this episode where Maddie and Miranda drive Tucker crazy as he tries to stay on script. It's tough being the man with direction....
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S2. Ep 3. Delayed Poisonings & Healing Poisons
Join Maddie and Tucker in a romp through Thailand and medieval China on the topics of delayed and healing poisons! Delayed poisoning happens at a specific time interval or when imbibing certain substances. In medieval & ancient China, physicians used poison to fight illness and other health…
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S2 Ep. 2 Inuit Tales
Join Maddie and Tucker on a wild series of tales from the Inuit! They discuss the myth that inspired the indie game Never Alone, a foster mom with a little bear for a son, a man with a vixen wife, and the tale of Anarteq. Inuit tales are told in a very interesting way, so come play with us! If…
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S2. Ep. 1. Art Comes to Life
Season 2 of ADD Storytelling kicks off with a dive into art that comes to life in the Magic Paintbrush, the Chinese folktale, as well as the tale of Pygmalion. Maddie and Tucker then dive into its modern iterations in Teen Titans, Spongebob, and Ex Machina. Prepare for some hot takes--Maddie's…
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Ep 14. Slenderman (Video Episode)
Join Maddie & Tucker in a new video medium for an exploration of the Slenderman. We begin with some myths that could feasibly be related to Slenderman, then go into the origins and later cultural effects of the extended Slenderverse. Trigger warning: We mention true crime scenarios associated…
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Ep 13. Italian Folklore Pt 2.
Join Maddie & Tucker for another romp around Italy with two very involved folk tales: Catherine the Wise and The One-Handed Murderer. Tucker chimes in with Italian Fun Facts, as he did in Episode 1. Check our Part 1 for some good tales also! If you have any myths, stories, ghost stories…
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Bedtime Story: Ix Chel & The Dragonflies
An extra story from Ep 6. The Mayan Hero Twins of the goddess of the moon, Ix Chel. It's got some juicy gossip & a vulture. We'll see you again for a full episode next week!
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Ep. 12 TUCKERED Out: Magic Possession, Diseases, and the Djinn
Come join us in the more magical part of the earth where a djinn could be the cause of all your ailments. Tucker leads this episode and takes us on a winding journey through traditional and spiritual medicinal Islamic practice that continues on today. We cover special blue cloths, licking signs,...
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Ep 11. Italian Folklore Part 1
Join Maddie & Tucker on a romp through Italy and more ADD off-topic discussion than usual upfront! We begin with the malocchio, where you can be cursed with just an envious glance. We then tell the tales of the Count's Beard, & the Old Woman's Hide. There are more tales yet to come in episode 13,...
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Ep 10. American Indigenous Gender Anthology
Welcome to episode 10! A milestone that we don't mention or celebrate in the episode. Today, Maddie dives into the sacred stories that give certain two-spirit identities in American First Nation tribes their place in tribal society. Though there are many identities that fall under the umbrella…
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Ep 9. Cinderella Around the World
Welcome back to ADD Storytelling with this episode about a global rags to riches tale, Cinderella. Tucker and Maddie find the best slipper versions to tell you about from the Algonquin tribe, China, & Vietnam. In addition, we touch on the different iterations of Cinderella across the world.…
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Ep 8. TUCKERED Out: Headless Men
Welcome to Tucker's second episode (complete with a new, special Wild West-like theme for the opening song) about headless men all over the world. These chest-faced beings are great warriors, the products of othering groups of people, and the toys of the divine. Tuk may have made it all a little...
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Ep 7. Weird Bible Stuff
**Disclaimer: This is an examination of the Bible as a historical literary text, with modern interpretations. If a LGBTQQIAAP2S+, pro-BIPOC, or non-traditional perspective is likely to offend, please skip this episode. We trust our listeners to know their own minds & hearts. ** Maddie, Tucker, &...
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Ep 6. The Mayan Hero Twins
This week Maddie & Tucker (possibly both ADD at this point) delve into the second book of Maya creation myths: Xibalba, the Mayan Underworld. This a retelling of the Hero Twins who conquered death, and the creepy citizens of the land of death. These stories come straight from the Popol Vuh, the...
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Ep 5. Savannah Ghosts & Lake Lanier
Join us this week while Maddie regales us with excellent ghost-hunting advice, their favorite hauntings in Savannah, and little ghost boys who bite people. The construction and land theft of Lake Lanier is followed up by the fascinating local mythos surrounding the very popular lake, which has a...
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Ep 4. TUCKERED Out: Japanese Sea Creatures
Hope you're all feeling energetic because this week it's time to get Tuckered Out as our resident husband takes the wheel for an exploration of nautical creatures of Japanese folklore! If it's wet, Japanese, and most likely not a real thing, we're covering it! Maddie will be back next week for…
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Ep. 3. Anansi the Spider
Anansi is an Akan mythic being and cultural icon of Western Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas. We go over his two most famous stories, his gender fluidity and general liminality, and his important cultural role in the Asante culture and later in Jamaica. Come learn about this trickster god...
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Ep. 2 Japanese Spirit Foxes (Kitsune & Inari)
This episode covers Japanese spirit foxes: the inari & the kitsune. Inari foxes are messengers of the rice deity, Inari. We spend a majority of our time on the kitsune, as they are much more mischievous. They can transform, bend time & space, create fire & illusions, and other such things at the...
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Ep. 1 Changelings
Join your neurodivergent host, Maddie, & her cohost, Tucker, on this careening journey talking about Changeling folktales: a fairy substitute for a person that the fairies had abducted and either replaced with their own stock, or with a lump of wood. Changelings were notable for their inhuman...
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A neurodivergent host and beloved companion(s) comedically covering all the interesting stories in folklore, survival stories, myths, legends, and the lightness & darkness of humanity. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/addstoryteller/support
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