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  • Rapunzel, a Hair-Raising Crime

    Rapunzel, a Hair-Raising Crime
    2024/10/21

    Did you know Rapunzel is a TRUE CRIME story? Forget the fairy tale romance, this episode exposes the dark underbelly of a classic. We'll break down the evidence: the theft, the abduction, the years of illegal imprisonment, and even the assault! Plus, could Rapunzel's hair REALLY support a grown man? We weigh in with forensic science, criminal psychology, and engineering analysis, proving happily ever after doesn't erase crimes. Join us for a shocking investigation of Rapunzel that will change how you see fairy tales forever!
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    17 分
  • Poor Jack, Climbs a Beanstalk, Comes Down a Murdering Thief

    Poor Jack, Climbs a Beanstalk, Comes Down a Murdering Thief
    2024/10/11
    Get ready for a Fairytale Forensics deep dive into Jack and the Beanstalk, but, not the version you heard as a kid. Jack, although traditionally portrayed as a naive and unfortunate child, demonstrates a surprising level of cunning and even ruthlessness in his interactions with the Giant and his wife. Jack as the Anti-Hero.
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    23 分
  • Cindrella's Stepmother: A Victim of Impossible Beauty?

    Cindrella's Stepmother: A Victim of Impossible Beauty?
    2024/10/11

    Was Cinderella's stepmother a villain or a victim of her time? How did the Fairy Godmother pull off the ultimate genetic hack, turning a pumpkin into a carriage? Is the glass slipper a clue, or a red herring? Join us as we dust for fingerprints on this classic story, unraveling its dark twists and alternate endings. Warning: This Fairytale Forensics treatment of Cinderella may shatter your childhood memories.
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    16 分
  • A Rush Of Gold To The Head: King Midas

    A Rush Of Gold To The Head: King Midas
    2024/10/02
    This episode reexamines the myth of King Midas, using modern forensic science, engineering, and criminal psychology to unravel the true cost of the golden touch.
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    10 分
  • Introducing Fairytale Forensics: True Crime for Make Believe

    Introducing Fairytale Forensics: True Crime for Make Believe
    2024/09/29
    It's Law and Order meets the Brothers Grimm. This concept is Fairytale Forensics --True Crime for Make Believe. Criminal psychology, engineering, and investigative journalism all applied to stories we think we know. The podcast creator, a journalist, is focused on the mechanics of the stories, on the how and why. Voices generated with Google's Notebook LM trained on the upcoming book, Fairytale Forensics.
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    2 分
  • Snow White & The Shameful Dwarfs

    Snow White & The Shameful Dwarfs
    2024/09/27
    A forensic analysis of the Snow White fairytale. We'll examine the Queen's all-seeing mirror, a device so advanced it surpasses modern engineering. How does it know who is fairest of them all? Could it involve quantum dot displays or even holographic projections ? Plus, we'll analyze the poison apple, exploring if the Queen used a substance like atropa belladonna , a toxic plant known to mimic death. We'll also touch on the power imbalance between Snow White and the dwarfs, questioning their ...
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    22 分