Host Zach Stewart explores the dark original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren’t the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Episodes
Tuesday May 21, 2024
The Carnation
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Today's episode features an impulsive king, an evil gardener, a horribly wronged queen, and the most pointlessly stupid use of magic powers in the history of literature. This tale continues our journey through the hilariously dark and brutal original versions of Grimm's Fairy Tales. Dive on into this week's story session!
Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
The Bird Phoenix
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Today's episode features an enigmatic child, an angry rich guy, and completely unknown motivations for literally anyone's choices or actions. Dive on into this week's story session!
Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Johannes Waterspring & Caspar Waterspring and The Pear Refused to Fall
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Today's episode is a double feature! The first is about magic self-centered twins, while the second is about deadly Rube Goldberg-style fruit picking. Dive on into this week's story session!
Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Princess Mouseskin
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Today's episode features a tale about committing to your choices whether they make sense or not. Dive on into this week's story session!
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Okerlo
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Today's episode features a tale about the wacky challenges of being raised by cannibals. Dive on into this week's story session!
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Jorinda and Joringel
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Today's episode features a tale about how when you give up, sometimes things just sort work out anyway! Dive on into this week's story session!
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
The Summer and the Winter Garden (Beauty and the Beast)
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Today's episode features the most toxic relationship in fairy tale history. Dive on into this week's story session!
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
The King with the Lion
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Today's episode features stupid promises and even stupider solutions. I guess people were pretty incompetent when it came to being devious back in olden times. Dive on into this week's story session!
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Hurleburlebutz
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Today's episode features delightful old a tale about blackmail, kidnapping, and decapitation. Dive on into this week's story session!
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
All Fur
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Today's episode features a tale about one king's shortsighted promise and the horrifying, ridiculous, disgusting consequences. Dive on into this week's story session!
Welcome to the dark, strange, hilarious world of The ShadowBear Story Sessions.
Each week host Zach Stewart digs into the dark, twisted, brutal original versions of the folk tales, fairy tales, myths, and legends that laid the foundation for all the movies, TV, and other stories we know and love today. These aren't the watered-down family-friendly fairy tales you know. These are the grisly originals in all their glory.
Rate, Review, and Subscribe!
Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/shadowbear
At the end of each episode I adapt the story into a movie or TV show. Share your own adaptation ideas by tagging us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ShadowBearStory or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/The_ShadowBear_Story_Sessions/
Explore, Donate, or just say hey over at https://www.shadowbearstorysessions.com/