Cavalcade of Tales

Andrew Varney

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Stories are the way that we as humans have come to an understanding of the world around us; and on Cavalcade of tales, we will deep-dive into different stories, themes and genres from around the world.

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Killing God with the Power of Friendship

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06/28/23 • 66 min

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On this weeks episode we talk about the death of gods. Between various tangents and rants, Drew talks about the philosopher Nietzsche, the deaths of the Gods Pan/Faunus, Osiris(Usir) and Izanami-no-mikoto, and the seven main bosses of Cult of the Lamb. In addition the Patreon Book Club Book for July is announced!

Support the Show at patreon.com/cavalcadeoftales

Contact the Host @whitetrashhistorian on Instagram and Tiktok

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06/28/23 • 66 min

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Carmilla: The Sapphic Vampire Queen of Styria (Redux)

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06/20/23 • 66 min

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*This Weeks episode has an account which describes Torture and uses the pejorative for the Romani people. Listener Discretion is Advised*

On this weeks episode, we discuss the most famous female vampire of Literature: Carmilla! We go over the plot of the 1872 short story written by J, Sheridan Lefanu, the Myth of the Blood Countess Bathory that may have inspired the work, and then her legacy in the Castlevania franchise, both the games and the Netflix animated series.

Support the Podcast at www.patreon.com/cavalcadeoftales

Follow the creator at whitetrashhistorian on Instagram and Tiktok

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06/20/23 • 66 min

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The Hero's Journey vs. the Fool's Journey

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06/06/23 • 62 min

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On this weeks episode we go meta, looking at two different story structures: the hero's journey, as told through the lens of Studio Ghibli masterpiece Howl's Moving Castle, and the Fool's Journey, originally a tarot structure but may have a lot in common with many JRPGs. Special Guest Frejya joins in to wreak havoc while Drew is going over the Hero's Journey.

Join the discord and bookclub at patreon.com/cavalcade of Tales

Find me on Instagram and Tiktok @whitetrashhistorian

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06/06/23 • 62 min

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Historian Recalls the Myths of Cu Chulainn

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05/30/23 • 61 min

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This week we return to the tales of Knights and honor as Drew covers multiple myths and stories around the figure of Cu Chulainn. We look at the many losses he faced, the battles he fought, and the people he impaled for both murder and pleasure. *Note: Drew Forgets to mention this in time but there is a trigger warning for animal death in the first fifteen minutes* Stick around to the end of the episode for a Patreon announcement

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05/30/23 • 61 min

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Sadie Hawkins Monster Mash: Afterparty

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05/23/23 • 63 min

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In the finale of the Female Monsters and the People who love them trilogy, we do a deep dive into the various female enemies from the first 8 Final Fantasy Games )(Drew keeps saying 9 in the episode but there were no good entries from 9) and then a bevy of Yokai, covering the rest of the female yokai from Drew's big book of yokai! Get ready for some tangents on #HagGoals and how sex workers deserve legal protection!

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05/23/23 • 63 min

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Sadie Hawkins Monster Mash: The Dance

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05/16/23 • 69 min

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In part two of Lady Monsters and the people who love them, we explore the monsters of Greco-Roman Tradition, explore some Legend of Zelda enemies and bosses and then top it off with some story-driven Yokai!

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05/16/23 • 69 min

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Sadie Hawkins Monster Mash: Pregame

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05/09/23 • 74 min

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This is the first of a three part saga about Monster girls in various cultures and media. To lay a ground work, we start with a segment on Teratophilia, then look at the monsters within the manga series Rosario + Vampire, Monster Prom, and then the Triumphant Return of Yokai!

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05/09/23 • 74 min

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Three Tales of Fierce Pirate Women

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05/02/23 • 55 min

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On this week's episode, Drew and his cat Freyja, sit down to tell the stories of 3 (in)famous Pirate women from France, the Caribbean and China. There will be looting, fire, vengeance, a swath of dead husbands, and Freyja wanting attention.

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05/02/23 • 55 min

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Is there a multiverse where I get this?

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04/25/23 • 74 min

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On this episode, a Historian tries to tackle Theoretical Physics and explain multiverse theory using a card game, Norse mythology and the Bayonetta franchise. Learn such things as random Norse tales involving giants and Drew's many *CORRECT* feelings and theories on Bayonetta 3.

Sources for this episode include: 7 random cards from Magic the Gathering: March of the Machine, the Magic Lore Wiki, Bayonetta 3, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology, and more.

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04/25/23 • 74 min

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The Mythos of Charmed Season 1

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07/04/23 • 63 min

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In this first episode of "The Mythos of" segments, we look at the first 14 episodes of Charmed and talk the relgious, folkloric and mythological tie ins, whether it be Arthuriana, Hindu Gods, or too many Warlocks to count.

Support this Show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/cavalcadeoftales

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07/04/23 • 63 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Cavalcade of Tales have?

Cavalcade of Tales currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does Cavalcade of Tales cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Cavalcade of Tales?

The episode title 'Killing God with the Power of Friendship' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cavalcade of Tales?

The average episode length on Cavalcade of Tales is 58 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cavalcade of Tales released?

Episodes of Cavalcade of Tales are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Cavalcade of Tales?

The first episode of Cavalcade of Tales was released on Jan 14, 2023.

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