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Cavalcade of Tales

Cavalcade of Tales

Andrew Varney

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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Cavalcade of Tales - So it's come to this: A Holiday Special
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12/22/23 • 17 min

A special mini-episode to talk about how things are going to look for Season 2 of Cavalcade of Tales in 2024, the revamping of the Patreon, and two Christmas Cryptids for your listening pleasure!


Follow Drew on Instagram or TikTok @whitetrashhistorian

Support the podcast at patreon.com/cavalcadeoftales



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Cavalcade of Tales - Two Tales of Supernatural Kids and the Lives They Lived
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09/05/23 • 51 min

On this weeks episode, a tipsy Drew tells the tales of two women who were supernaturally given to parents who lamented being unable to have children and the lives those women lived; its The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, also known as the Tale of Princess Kaguya, and Kate Crackernuts

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Cavalcade of Tales - The Mythos of Charmed Season 1
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07/04/23 • 63 min

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

Follow the Creator on Instagram and TikTok at Whitetrashhistorian


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Cavalcade of Tales - Seven Princes of Hell

Seven Princes of Hell

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10/13/23 • 59 min

As Drew rises from the ashes, we descend into Hell for a talk about 7 Demon Princes! We cover dating sim apps, medieval demonology, various books of the Bible and Tanakh and more! Tune in in two weeks when we do another Yokai parade!


Support the podcast financially at patreon.com/cavalcadeoftales

Follow Drew on Instagram or Tiktok @whitetrashhistorian



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Cavalcade of Tales - Historian Recalls the Myths of Cu Chulainn
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05/30/23 • 61 min

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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Cavalcade of Tales - Sadie Hawkins Monster Mash: Pregame
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05/09/23 • 74 min

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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Cavalcade of Tales - Three Tales of Fierce Pirate Women
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05/02/23 • 55 min

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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Cavalcade of Tales - Is there a multiverse where I get this?
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04/25/23 • 74 min

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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Cavalcade of Tales - The Hero's Journey vs. the Fool's Journey
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06/06/23 • 62 min

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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Cavalcade of Tales - Trope Chat: Tragic/Forbidden Love
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07/11/23 • 59 min

On this weeks episode we begin a new recurring segment: Trope Chat. Trope chat is the look at aa specific story or character trope found in various stories. This week we're focusing in on the tragic and forbidden love angle with the downfall of Brynhild and Sigurd, the Flight of Diarmund and Grainne, and it wouldn't be a Cavalcade of Tales episode if Drew didn't sprinkle in some Arthuriana with the tale of Tristan and Isolde.


Support the Podcast at patreon.com/cavalcadeoftales

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Music Credit: Little Symphony #1 "Le Morte D’Arthur" 2nd Mov by Justin Allan Arnold | https://www.ifnessfreemusic.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does Cavalcade of Tales have?

Cavalcade of Tales currently has 42 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 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cavalcade of Tales released?

Episodes of Cavalcade of Tales are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

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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