Fabric of Folklore is a podcast dedicated to exploring the threads that run through humanity’s oldest stories. Drawing from fairy tales, myths, legends, and folk traditions, the show examines how these narratives were shaped by the cultures that told them and how they continue to reflect human fears, values, and hopes.

Through close readings of multiple story versions, we uncover recurring symbols, shifting meanings, and historical and cultural contexts that reveal what these tales were truly meant to convey. From flipped fairy tales to wider folklore traditions, Fabric of Folklore looks at how stories functioned in the past, how they’ve evolved over time, and why they still matter today.