Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff

A little goblin lives happily with a kindly grocer and his wife. Until one Christmas, he discovers a book of poems that fills his world with unexpected magic.⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories. You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Every year, the Fox and the Porcupine cook a magical Thanksgiving feast for all their forest friends — each one making part of the menu. The stuffing is the Porcupine’s specialty … but this year, the Fox suddenly insists on making the stuffing and their cozy tradition turns into a full-on cooking contest! Can the best friends patch things up and remember what Thanksgiving is really about?SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories. You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

When Tickity Tock accidentally inspires Cuckoo Bird to explore the great big world beyond their cozy clock, the curious little bird flies away - and the cuckoo clock stops cuckooing!Can Tickity Tock find his feathery friend and get the clock working again in time?⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories. You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

Lazy Harry is tired of taking his goat to pasture, so he marries a woman who also has a goat, and gets her to take both out to pasture. But she’s even lazier than he is! When they trade their goats for a beehive, their “easy plan” turns into a sticky surprise!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories. You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

Granny's last Halloween story of the year! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories.You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.When a witch grows tired of the noisy wishing tree outside her house, she cuts it down. But the mountain goblins aren’t happy—that was their wishing tree! When they try to banish her from the mountain, the witch realizes the error of her ways and sets out to make things right again.

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

When a guest at Theo the Ogre’s Halloween party summons the most devilish elf the world has ever seen, they’ve got to find a way to get him back where he belongs before he turns Halloween into total chaos.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories.You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

In the ghost town of Hauntington, where only ghosts live, something mysterious is scaring even the spookiest spirits. But only one little ghost, called Rafe, is brave enough to find out what or who is behind the haunting.⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories.You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025

Magnus the Mummy ventures out under the full moon to prove to his friends that the Werewolf of Welterwillow isn't real. But when something starts following him through the woods, Magnus starts to believe that perhaps he was wrong. We love bringing you stories every week - help support us by subscribing today! ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠ now to get all episodes ad free, plus early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with access to all her stories!You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter and The Adventures of Lilly & Gordy, on ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

Grace thinks she knows everything … until she ignores a goblin’s warning in the forest and ends up in the hands of a wicked witch! Can Grace use her wits to escape and find her way home? ⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠ now to get all episodes ad free, plus early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with access to all her stories!You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Patreon⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter and The Adventures of Lilly & Gordy, on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Patreon⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 6 October 2025

A spell is cast on a princess giving her hair of gold. But if one is ever plucked by another from her head, she will be trapped in a tower until the end of time. The princess keeps her hair hidden from sight. But one day, someone manages to grab a single strand of gold from the princess's head. Who will rescue her? ⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠ now to get all episodes ad free, plus early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories!You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter and The Adventures of Lilly & Gordy, on ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

A brother and sister fall down a well and find themselves in the clutches of the Water-Nix, a mischievous underwater creature. Together, they make a plan to get away, will they succeed?

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2025

A young soldier makes a deal with a demon: he must wear a bearskin and not cut his beard or hair for seven years. If he succeeds, he will have wealth and happiness. But what if he fails?We love bringing you stories every week - Help support us by subscribing today! Get all episodes Ad-Free, Early Release, plus Granny's archives with all her stories by becoming a paid subscriber here or Bundle up on Patreon or Apple Podcasts and get ALL our shows for a little more! Stay tuned!

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025

King Alfred is weary from battle and finds shelter in the home of a woodcutter and his wife. When he's tasked with watching the cakes cookie over the fire, he promises to keep an eye on them. But will he?

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025

A young man is made to enter the training of a master thief after the wind tells his father this is the path he should take. Trained in magic as well, the young man sets out to make his fortune, but will his old master get in the way?

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

Androcles helps a lion by pulling a thorn from its paw, and later the lion returns the favor by saving his life. Check out our new show, a Detective Dexter spinoff, The Adventures of Lilly & Gordy! Available with subscription to the Little Ears Club on Apple or Patreon!

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2025

Follow The Adventures of Lilly & Gordy on Spotify before it begins August 26th! The king's horse needs new shoes and quickly, but when the blacksmith runs out of nails, the king rides out anyway. Will the shoes hold or will the king learn an important lesson?

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2025

The king's horse needs new shoes and quickly, but when the blacksmith runs out of nails, the king rides out anyway. Will the shoes hold or will the king learn an important lesson?⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE⁠⁠⁠ now to unlock ad free listening, early access to new episodes, and Granny’s archives with all her stories.You can subscribe to Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠, or bundle and save and get all our shows, including Detective Dexter, on ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠.

Published: 18 August 2025

The King's trusted dog, Rollo, has suspicions about the princess who suddenly arrived in the kingdom and is now about to marry the King. Will Rollo be able to prove the princess isn't who she says she is? Thanks to IXL for sponsoring Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff!Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. And Fairy Tales with Granny MacDuff listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at ixl.com/TODAY .

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

Four brothers set out into the world to each learn a skill. Once they do, they return home to their father. But when word reaches them, that the princess has been captured by a fire-breathing dragon, they set to save her. Will the skills they have learned help them save her?

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

Pip the Garden Worm finds himself far from home. Will he find his way back or make a new home with new friends along the way?

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

Seven silly Swabians set out to find adventure. Carrying one big spear, they get scared by harmless things like bugs and bunnies. Is there imagination to blame?

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Ferdinand gets a magical present from his godfather and sets out into the world to find adventure.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

A young seamstress gets a bit of help from her Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle to bring the Prince to her doorstep.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

A Pea goes on a journey after he leaves the pod.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

A wife decides to take up spinning but never finishes anything she started. When her husband tries to make her a wheel for her spinning, things don't go quite as planned ...

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Twelve lazy servants brag about how little work they’ve done — from napping in the sun to not buckling their own shoes just to avoid it! But in the end, their silly stories show that being lazy isn’t nearly as clever as they think. Music From the Story Includes: The Best of Times - Spectacles Wallet and Watch Things Went South - Stationary Sign Peppa's Feud - Jon Bjork

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Agnes is supposed to sell the three family cows, but oops—she lets two go without getting paid! Can she fix her mistake?

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Every night, a woman is home with her loving husband. But when the sun rises, she magically turns into a beautiful flower—one of three growing in the meadow. One day, she asks her husband to find her among the flowers. But how will he know which one she is?

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

When the miller offers his mill to the apprentice who brings the most beautiful horse, young Alexander sets off to find one. But instead of a horse, he finds a talking cat with a magical castle — and a few clever challenges. Can Alexander earn the most magnificent horse the world has ever seen?

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

When the miller offers his mill to the apprentice who brings the most beautiful horse, young Alexander sets off to find one. But instead of a horse, he finds a talking cat with a magical castle — and a few clever challenges. Can Alexander earn the most magnificent horse the world has ever seen?

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Edwin the Teddy Bear decides to leave the comfort of home to find adventure and adventure he does find!

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

A princess and her brothers try to find their way home.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

A young bull named Antonio helps save the day after the cows on the neighboring farm steal all of their grass. Now there's nothing to eat! With the help of Ronaldo the Great, a famous bull who has returned home to retire, they have one goal: get the grass back.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

An orphaned Fundevogel is taken in by a kind forester and his daughter. As the children grow, the two become best friends. But one day, when they learn the wicked cook plans to do away with him, the children must find a way to outsmart her.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

A brave princess must remain silent for years to save her six brothers, who were turned into swans by a wicked witch.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

The Sun tells the Wind and the Rain a story.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

When a peasant meets a doctor and decides to be one himself, he becomes Dr. Knowall. But does he know all?

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

What happens when a hare meets a rabbit? Find out as Granny MacDuff reads this enchanting tale!

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Greta is a very good skier. She skis to school every morning. And this morning seems no different. But on her way, Greta meets a little goat who needs her help. What she doesn't expect is the adventure that follows ...

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

The Court Cards on the wall of a little boy's castle come to life to tell their stories.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

When a Prince who fears nothing sets out to see the world, he meets a giant and soon finds the world isn't always what he thought it would be.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

A prince learns his lesson when he sets out to conquer the entire world.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

A sorceress places a spell on Princess Adeline, she must perform the same three tasks every day or be banished to the Icy Caves of Ladonis. Princess Adeline never misses a task, but one day, in order to save a friend, she does miss one. Will she escape the Icy Caves?

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

A little flower called a Snowdrop goes on an unexpected journey.

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Valentine the Cupid is very busy with work, especially this time of year, but in his free time he tends to his red roses, seven hundred to be exact. One day, an unexpected rose grows. A golden rose. Valentine tries to cut it, pluck it, and pull it but it will not budge. Could the rose be meant for someone special?

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

When the Fox meets the Cat, the Fox thinks himself better than all animals. But will the Cat prove him wrong?

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Arion travels far and wide playing his music, but when pirates make him walk the plank, he finds himself all alone in the ocean. Until a dolphin who heard his music, comes to save him.

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

When a piece of a Straw meets a piece of Coal and a Bean, they form an unlikely friendship and decide to see the world. But what happens when they reach a little brook surprises them all!

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

A white snake with magical powers gives a young man the gift of hearing what animals are saying. When he sets off to travel the world, he soon finds himself in a great kingdom competing for the princess's hand in marriage. Will he win her affection? A retelling of the classic fairy tale, The White Snake.

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

When Old Hildebrand goes on a journey to find laurel leaves in order to cure his daughter's cold. But when he meets a fortune teller along the way, he learns there is trickery afoot!

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025