Interview: Dr. Jeana Jorgensen

The most gruesome Brothers Grimm tale that involves a young boy and his stepmother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A finger saves a would-be bride from death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all maidens are helpless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NYT bestselling author Marissa Meyer talks sci-fi and fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greed can lead to a bitter end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.