About this episode

The episode explores the Brothers Grimm's tale 'Sweet Porridge' and its various cultural and literary influences.

How much porridge is too much porridge? Find out as we read the Brothers Grimm's tale 'Sweet Porridge'. From Tom Cruise to giant Vikings, Great Flood myths to perpetual motion machines - this one is truly a wild ride. We discuss Goethe, Disney, Bob Hoskins, Asbjørnsen and Moe, and much besides as we look at the many influences and obscure connections to this piece of narrative, folkloric fiction. ... Linktree Patreon Merch Store Instagram Twitter/X Facebook grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music: Chopin's Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18 // Chopin's Fantaisie Impromptu, Op. 66.1 // Dvořák's String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97

People in this episode

Host: Grimm Reading

Topics covered

• folklore
• narrative analysis
• cultural influences
• literary connections
• Brothers Grimm
• mythology

Keywords

• Sweet Porridge
• Brothers Grimm
• folklore
• Tom Cruise
• Goethe
• Disney
• myths
• literary analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sweet Porridge, Bicycle Waltz, Grande Valse Brillante, Opus 18, Fantaisie Impromptu, Op. 66.1, String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97

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