Alba Salix, Royal Physician
by Fable and Folly
The award-winning fantasy-comedy! In Alba Salix, overworked, cynical witch Alba tends to the health of the King, Queen and citizens of the kingdom of Farloria, with the help of her obnoxious apprentice Magnus and an absent-minded fairy named Holly. The spinoff The Axe & Crown follows the misadventures of Gubbin the troll tavernkeeper, his clueless landlord Stan and his shady niece Betula. Support us here!
Episodes
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Presenting: Greater Boston
If you're an Alba Salix listener, chances are you've at least heard of Greater Boston – in fact, you've probably heard some of the voices of Greater Boston, including its creators Jeff and Alexander as well as one of its characters. Greater Boston follows the wild, improbable interweavings of...
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Presenting: The Land Whale Murders
This week we're bringing you a preview of a brand new show from Roi Gold Productions, and one of the latest additions to the Fable and Folly Network: The Land Whale Murders! Billed as "A Gilded Age Satire of Birders, Murders and a Missing Whale", the series is set in 1896 in New York, where a…
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May 2021 Alba Update and Behind The Scenes minisode!
Hi everyone! What's been going on behind the scenes at Alba HQ? Sean and Eli sit down to talk about Alba Season 3, the complexities of recording in Covid times, mental health, communicating with our audience, and plans for the next Fable and Folly show! This behind-the-scenes update is brought to...
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Presenting: The Wanderer
This week, we're bringing you another new podcast we think you'll enjoy: The Wanderer. If you take the roads through the forest, your soul will slowly wither. If you cut through the forest, the forest will cut you back. But to wander is to move through the natural pathways of the forest, to…
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Presenting: Of Fae & Fiends
We'd like to introduce you to a wonderful new fantasy audio fiction series: Of Fae & Fiends. Lizzie (10) returns to her ancestral home in Maine to make an amazing discovery: the woods behind the farmhouse contain a doorway to the mystical realm of Faerie. But a dark storm looms over the horizon…
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Alba Salix Mini-Episodes: "Enter the Brain Castle" and "It'll All End In Tears"
Time for the last of this run of mini-episodes – huge thank yous to all our guest writers! Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Enter the Brain Castle by Mac Rogers With mere minutes to live, Magnus must think his way out of…
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Alba Salix Mini-Episodes: "Holly and the Pigeon" and "The Perfect Crime"
Time for two more mini-episodes by our amazing guest writers! Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Holly and the Pigeon by Beth Crane Holly suspects something's amiss with the mysterious pigeon who's been following her. With Julian...
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Alba Salix Mini-Episodes: "Clairvoy-Can't" and "Hiding Out"
It's an Alba Salix double feature! And stay tuned for three more mini-episodes by our fabulous guest writers. Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Clairvoy-Can't by Jordan Cobb Holly and Magnus suspect that Minister Pearcey can see...
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The Axe & Crown Bonus Episode: Drubbin Drops In
A mysterious visitor comes to call, and Stan is deeply confused. A full-length bonus episode from our Patreon archives! Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Hugo Jones, Art Carlson…
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The Axe & Crown Bonus Episode: A Dangerous Cocktail
Stan and Betula set out to design the perfect cocktail. A full-length bonus episode from our Patreon archives! Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written...
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Presenting: The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles
Hi everyone. This week, we're bringing you another of our favourite shows. The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles is a podcast sitcom about an up-and-coming actress who's out to take Hollywood by storm. It's witty and brassy and fast-paced, and we think you'll like it! Episode Transcript Content…
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Presenting: Sleep With Me (Alba Salix Edition)
Hi everyone! This bonus would have gone out sooner, but we actually-for-real fell asleep listening to it. Which is the whole point! Sleep With Me is the kind of podcast we need right now: one specifically designed to fall asleep to. Every episode, Drew Ackerman (aka Scooter) rambles gently for an...
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The Axe & Crown E206: Back Room Deals
The season finale! Betula receives some unexpected help with her run for town council. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen…
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The Axe & Crown E205: Off And Running
When Stan starts taking an interest in local politics, Gubbin is his usual cynical self, but Betula is intrigued. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King…
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The Axe & Crown E204: As Good As Gone
The magic business hits a dead end – and Stan receives an unexpected visit. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written and directed by Eli McIlveen and...
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The Axe & Crown E203: Worth Celebrating
Stan picks the wrong holiday to celebrate at the Axe & Crown. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen Directed by Sean Howard and Eli...
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The Axe & Crown E202: The Cutting Edge
Stan and his friend have a brilliant new business idea, but it's going to need some work. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen...
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The Axe & Crown E201: A Taste of Something New
It's time for another round at the Axe & Crown! Gubbin and Betula try to lift Stan's spirits by plotting to beat the Badger & Bucket at their own game. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo...
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Coming Soon: The Axe & Crown, Round 2!
It's almost here! Six all-new episodes of The Axe & Crown, every two weeks starting November 18th. Our supporters on Patreon will get to hear each episode before it's released to the public. And all patrons get weekly bonuses extras and an invite to our fan community on Discord. Learn more at...
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Our newest show: Civilized!
Hi everyone! We wanted to share a preview of our newest show (and the first one set outside the Alba universe). It's an all-improvised dark comedy sci-fi serial called Civilized. Stranded on an unknown planet, Beatrix builds a shelter, while Bob does his best to help — and a new threat descends...
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Bonus Scene: For Sale (Alba Salix 201)
If you listened to the end of Alba Salix Season 2, Episode 1, you heard T'Horxa the Invincible trying to sell his cursed helmet at the Axe & Crown. So what happened next? With Hugo Jones, Marisa King, and special guest Jeff Van Dreason of Greater Boston! Want more extras like this one? Patreon...
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Sound Effects Breakdown: Alba Salix Episode 201 and 202
Time for another year-end bonus! To round out 2018, we're posting some of our favourite Patreon #FarlorianFridays exclusives. Today, Eli breaks down the big sound design cues from the first two episodes of Alba Salix, Season 2. Patreon supporters get access to all our Farlorian Fridays content,...
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Commentary: Alba Salix Episode 201
Happy Holidays! To round out 2018, we're posting some of our favourite Patreon #FarlorianFridays exclusives, starting with our creators' commentary for Alba Salix Season 2, Episode 1. Sean and Eli talk all over the actual episode about our favourite moments, and what went into the writing,...
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Getting More Alba In Your Life - December 2018
Happy Holidays, everyone! We've got a few announcements to round out the year. First, thank you to everyone who's reviewed, drawn art or shared the show with others — it makes our day every time. Now that Alba Season 2 is out, we're commencing work on the next six episodes of The Axe & Crown!…
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Alba Salix E206: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
The royal baby arrives well ahead of schedule — and so does an unwelcome guest. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly and Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey Marisa King as…
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Alba Salix E205: A Blueprint For Success
King Gunther's outlandish plans for a new school of medicine require Minister Pearcey and the House of Healing crew to throw a gala fundraiser. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon…
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Alba Salix E204: Harvest Moon
The House of Healing crew visit the Harvest Moon Faire to unwind, but strange and monstrous things are afoot. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly and Elaine O'Neal as…
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Alba Salix E203: Burning Questions
Alba and Holly get a summons to examine the Queen, Ms Pearcey gets some unexpected assistance, and Magnus gets in deep trouble. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly and…
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Alba Salix E202: Tried and Tested
The House of Healing staff face an inspection by Minister Pearcey — and a test of a different kind. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Starring: Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey...
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Alba Salix E201: By The Book
Alba, Magnus and Holly meet their strict new boss, the Minister of Magical Affairs and Health, while Queen Parabel fears for her kingdom. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba…
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Announcements for September 2018
Sean and Eli here with some big announcements: Alba Salix, Season Two launches October 26th! For all our Patreon supporters, we've started Farlorian Fridays, where we release a new piece of bonus material every week: unrecorded scripts, sound effects and music breakdowns, and special bonus…
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Introducing Farlorian Fridays! Other Bothers Play… Larceny
Introducing Farlorian Fridays! It's a new tradition we've started on our Patreon feed: Every Friday, we'll be bringing you a new bit of whimsy from the world of Alba Salix: bonus and deleted scenes, unrecorded scripts and games of various sorts. We'll also post a few to our Alba Salix and Other...
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Announcements for May 2018
A couple of quick announcements! One: our annual listeners survey! Please lend us your opinions at albasalix.com/survey. Two: we've been blown away by the reviews of our new show, The End of Time and Other Bothers. We've also included a short preview of Episode 2 here. Remember, future episodes…
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The End of Time and Other Bothers, Episode 1
Introducing a brand new improvised fantasy adventure set in the world of Alba Salix, Royal Physician! Future episodes will appear on their own feed, so look for "Other Bothers" on your favourite podcast app, or visit otherbothers.com. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at:...
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The Axe & Crown E112: The Art of War
An old enemy comes to town, and the Axe & Crown's regulars prepare for battle. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guest Karim Kronfli – plus cameos by Jack Pevyhouse, Jake Song and...
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The Axe & Crown E111: Bowled Over
Gubbin and Betula are set to compete in this year's Grandville Pub League Siege Bowling Championship — but the new team from the Badger & Bucket have some tricks up their sleeve too. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art...
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The Axe & Crown E110: Grand Opening
It's Grand Opening Day across the street at the Badger & Bucket. Stan is in awe. Betula is skeptical. Gubbin is... suspiciously busy. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by…
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The Axe & Crown E109: Selected Shades of Pink
A new neighbourhood organization aims to clean up Mud Street and Gubbin isn't impressed. Meanwhile, Stan and Betula have a talk. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by Sean...
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The Axe & Crown E108: Cracking Up
Something suspicious is going on across the street, at the future home of the Badger & Bucket. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guest Sarah Golding. Written and directed by Eli...
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The Axe & Crown E107: Under Construction
A new pub is moving into the warehouse across the street, and Gubbin isn't pleased. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with Alexander Danner. Written and directed by Eli McIlveen. Sound design…
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The Axe & Crown E106: What's Cooking
The Axe & Crown’s kitchen is back in business… but for how long? Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by Eli McIlveen. Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen. Produced by Sean...
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The Axe & Crown E105: The Job Hunt
Stan helps Betula look for work. Gubbin doesn’t. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by Eli McIlveen. Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen. Produced by Sean Howard. Content...
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The Axe & Crown E104: The Artful Dodger
Betula spills the beans on her recent misadventures. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by Eli McIlveen. Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen. Produced by Sean Howard....
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The Axe & Crown E103: Trølsig For Beginners
There's a new troll in town… Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by Eli McIlveen. Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen. Produced by Sean Howard. Content warning:...
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The Axe & Crown E102: Small Change
New landlord Stan has a few ideas for improving the Axe & Crown. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by Eli McIlveen. Sound design and music by Eli McIlveen. Produced by Sean...
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The Axe & Crown E101: Last Call
Gubbin and his loyal regulars make their last stand. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store. Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. Written and directed by Eli McIlveen. Sound design and music by...
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Mini-Episode: Krankel Abroad, Episode 2
Ex-Sorceror General Helbard Krankel makes his move. Plus, more news of The Axe & Crown and Alba Salix Season Two! Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Krankel Abroad, Episode 2 Starring Carter Siddall and Julian Sark Written and produced by Sean Howard. Sound design by Eli...
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Mini-Episode: Krankel Abroad, Episode 1
When last we saw Sorceror General Helbard Krankel, he'd just escaped arrest and fled the Palace. What's he been up to since then? Find out in our first mini-episode. Plus, stay tuned for news about the long-awaited Alba Salix Season Two! Find and support our sponsors at…
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Season 1 Trailer
Farloria's Royal Physician has her work cut out for her. As head witch and the only regular staff member at the new House of Healing, Alba's got an endless lineup of patients and a bickering King and Queen to please. Fortunately, help is on the way. Unfortunately, that help is from Magnus, a...
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Alba Season 1 Outtakes, Part 2
A few more of our favourite outtakes from Season 1.
About this show
The award-winning fantasy-comedy! In Alba Salix, overworked, cynical witch Alba tends to the health of the King, Queen and citizens of the kingdom of Farloria, with the help of her obnoxious apprentice Magnus and an absent-minded fairy named Holly. The spinoff The Axe & Crown follows the misadventures of Gubbin the troll tavernkeeper, his clueless landlord Stan and his shady niece Betula.
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