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The Tale of Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the Outlaw
Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 2, 2026
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How Ilya Muromets Won Sviatogor’s Sword
Apr 2, 2026
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The Childhood of Ilya Muromets
Mar 13, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
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| 4/30/26 | The Tale of Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the Outlaw | Ilya Muromets leaves his parents’ home at last, armed with a warrior’s strength and a solemn oath, but the road to Kiev quickly tests both his promise and his mettle. When a great city lies under siege and the deadly Nightingale the Outlaw rules the forest roads with a whistle that can topple armies, Ilya must decide when a vow must bend for the sake of the innocent sufferers.A powerful tale from the Russian epic tradition, this episode follows the making of Rus’s greatest defender, whose true strength is measured not by might alone, but by courage, mercy, and the will to stand for those who cannot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | The Tale of Ivan the Bull’s Son | A miraculous birth gives a kingdom not one Ivan, but three! Yet among prince, cook’s son, and bull’s son, only one rises first among equals: Ivan the Bull’s son, whose strength can topple boulders, outmatch dragons, and recover kingdoms lost to monsters.When the brothers ride into the deep forest and find Baba Yaga’s hut turning on chicken feet, their journey opens onto a darker path: the River Currant, the arrow-wood bridge, and a night watch haunted by monstrous foes from another world. But some battles are won not only by strength, but by vigilance, cunning, and the willingness to stand vigil when others sleep.A sweeping tale of dragon-slayers, enchanted traps, brotherhood, and the perilous road home, this episode follows one of the great wonder-tales of the Russian tradition—where every victory hides another test, and the sharpest sword is often wisdom itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/2/26 | How Ilya Muromets Won Sviatogor’s Sword | In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, young Ilya Muromets rides north into the holy mountains, where the old powers of Rus still linger among thunder, stone, and cloud. He seeks the sword of the legendary giant Sviatogor—a warrior too mighty and great for the earth itself to bear. What begins as a journey for a sword becomes something far greater: a passing of the mantle of strength from the old to the new and a terrifying test of restraint and wisdom. This is the tale in which Ilya Muromets, Rus’s greatest protector, steps out of legend’s shadow and begins to claim it as his own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | The Childhood of Ilya Muromets | In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a long-awaited child is born beneath a star bright enough to shake the heavens. His name is Ilya—and though prophecies swirl around his cradle, his path to greatness proves stranger than anyone could imagine. Years of stillness, wandering sages, and a cup of mysterious mead set the stage for the rise of one of the great heroes of old Rus. In this legendary beginning to the tale of Ilya Muromets, strength is not simply given—it must be learned, tempered, and turned toward something greater than selfish gain and grasping power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish | On the banks of the deep blue sea, an old fisherman casts his net day after day without any change to his routine. But one morning, it brings him a marvel—a golden fish with a human voice and a promise too generous to refuse. What begins as an act of kindness soon draws the fisherman into a rising tide of desires, each larger and more dangerous than the last. With crashing waves, sharp humor, and a wife whose hunger knows bounds, this classic fairy tale asks a timeless question: when is enough truly enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | The Tale of the Magical Horse | In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a childless old couple’s prayer is answered in the most unexpected way—by a vow, a chance meeting, and a godfather far grander than anyone could have imagined. As their son Ivan grows with uncanny speed and strength, his fate becomes bound to a horse that is anything but ordinary. From whispered advice and secret transformations to distant kingdoms and impossible challenges, The Magical Horse is a tale of loyalty, cleverness, and the strange truth that the humblest gifts often carry the greatest power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | The Prince and His Evil Servant | In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a kind-hearted prince is cast out of his father’s court and forced to wander the world with a servant far more sinister than he appears. Along forest paths and foreign roads, bargains are struck, identities are stolen, and quiet kindness is tested against greed and betrayal. With help from an old forest spirit and a handful of enchanted gifts, The Prince and His Evil Servant spins a tale of patience, hidden strength, and the long road by which truth finds its way back into the light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | The Tale of Old Frost | In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a kind-hearted girl named Masha lives at the mercy of a cruel stepmother—and a winter far colder than she expects. Sent deep into the forest on a promise too good to be true, Masha encounters Old Frost himself, a crackling spirit of ice who tests more than warmth alone. This classic fairy tale unfolds with talking dogs, bitter winds, sharp humor, and a quiet question at its heart: what does kindness earn when the world turns cold? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | The Red Flower | A merchant’s quest to bring home gifts for his daughters goes terribly wrong when he plucks a forbidden red flower from a dazzling, otherworldly garden. Confronted by a monstrous Beast who demands a life in exchange, the merchant’s youngest and bravest daughter offers herself in her father’s place.Transported to a palace of shimmering halls, singing birds, and silent magic, she discovers a world shaped by loneliness and longing. As she wanders its golden rooms and moonlit gardens, the Beast becomes her unseen companion—fearsome in voice, mysterious in heart, but kind in words.In this tale of courage, sacrifice, and the slow blossoming of trust and even perhaps love, the young girl must decide what it truly means to keep a promise… and to see with the eyes of the heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | The Three Kingdoms: Copper, Silver, and Gold | When Queen Anastasia is stolen by a shadowy spirit, her youngest son Ivan sets off to find her—after his two elder brothers vanish trying. Along a sea of starlight, he meets three dove-princesses who guide him down through copper, silver, and golden kingdoms to the lair of Raven, Son of Raven.With wit and courage (and a little help from love), Ivan outsmarts the terrible creature, rescues his mother, and gathers kingdoms that follow him like enchanted balls of yarn. Betrayed by his brothers but armed with magic and good sense, he returns in disguise, survives a boiling trial of milk, and wins both his true princess and his happily ever after.A tale of courage, cleverness, and love that soars higher than any raven’s wing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 10/23/25 | The Flying Ship | In a faraway kingdom, an old couple had three sons—two clever, handsome, and vain, and one simple fool with holes in his shirt and crumbs in his beard. When the Tsar announces that whoever can build a ship that sails through both clouds and seas will win the princess’s hand, the clever brothers set out with packed lunches and polished boots… and fail spectacularly.But the fool, armed with nothing but stale bread and good manners, meets a mysterious old man who teaches him how to build the world’s first flying ship! Along the way, he gathers a band of marvelously strange companions—men who can hear across the world, outrun the wind, eat like an army, and freeze a bathhouse with a handful of straw.Together, this ragtag crew outsmarts a scheming Tsar, wins impossible challenges, and proves that kindness, luck, and a touch of nonsense can carry even a fool into the clouds—and straight into a happy ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | Finist the Bright Falcon | “Finist the Bright Falcon” is a spellbinding Russian fairy tale of love, magic, and courage. When a young girl’s heart is claimed by a mysterious falcon who can transform into a handsome prince, she receives a single magical feather that can summon wonders and treasures. But envy and treachery threaten their bond, sending her on a perilous journey through dark forests, past fearsome witches, and across distant kingdoms to reclaim her beloved. Rich with enchantment, daring adventure, and the enduring power of true love, this timeless tale celebrates bravery, devotion, and the unexpected joy that comes at the end of the dark road of suffering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | The Tale of Sister Alionushka and Brother Ivanushka | What happens when you tell your little brother not to drink from a stream filled with goats? Well… he turns into a goat, of course! Poor Alionushka tries her best to keep Ivanushka safe, but thirst, magic, and mischief get the better of them both.Before long, a king falls in love, a witch stirs up trouble, and even the flowers in the garden forget how to bloom. But never fear—this is a fairy tale, after all, and tears, talking goats, and a dash of courage just might turn sorrow into happily-ever-after.A tale of wandering orphans, watery enchantments, and the most loyal goat you’ll ever meet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | The Silver Platter and the Honey-Ripe Apple | Once upon a time, in a land of sunlit meadows, birch forests, and whispering winds, there lived a girl so forgotten that even her own family called her nothing but “idiot-girl.” She wasn’t beautiful or clever or graceful. At least, not in the ways that matter to people who see only with their eyes.But sometimes the quiet ones hold the oldest magic.In this episode, you’ll hear the tale of a silver platter, a honey-ripe apple, and a girl who sees the whole world unfold at the edge of wonder. There are envious sisters, a talking reed pipe, a king’s well of living water, and a queen whose mercy is more powerful than any spell. It’s a story of betrayal and resurrection, cruelty and kindness, and the strange, wonderful justice that only fairy tales can deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 8/7/25 | The Tale of the Tsar Bear | In a certain kingdom, a careless bargain delivers newborn twins—Prince Ivan and Princess Marya—into the claws of the mighty and terrifying Tsar-Bear. Spirited away to a kingdom beyond the mountains, the children outwit their captor again and again, aided by a falcon, an eagle, and at last a thundering bull. Pursued through forests that spring from combs and lakes of fire born from towels, the siblings race toward freedom. But every escape demands a price, and their final salvation carries a sacrifice that plants the seeds of a new destiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | The Tale of the Frog Princess | In a far-off kingdom, in a time long faded into song and silence, a king bids his sons to cast their arrows to the wind—and where the arrows fall, there they shall find their fates. The eldest finds a noble’s daughter, the second a merchant’s maid, but the youngest, Prince Ivan… finds a frog.So begins a tale of riddled wonder: of hidden enchantments, midnight labors, and a bride more radiant than a summer moon. For the skin of the frog hides Vasilissa the Wise, a princess under a cruel spell, and it will take courage, kindness, and the help of beasts and birds to bring her back.Come listen to a story where fate weaves strange fortunes, beauty is found in the most unexpected places, and a prince journeys past the ends of the world to find what was once lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 7/3/25 | The Tale of the White Duck | A prince and a princess are married — but their happiness is short-lived. Called away on a distant journey, the prince leaves his bride alone in her tower, with a single warning: do not leave, do not listen to wicked voices, and above all, stay safe. But grief softens resolve, and when a kindly stranger urges the lonely princess to walk in the garden, she agrees.What begins as a quiet moment under the summer sun ends in a cruel betrayal. Transformed into a white duck and cast from her place, the princess vanishes — while a witch takes her shape and her place beside the unsuspecting prince. But deep in the reeds, by the edge of a silver lake, the duck lays three eggs... and from those eggs, three strange children are born.In this haunting Russian fairy tale, loyalty is tested, innocence is threatened, and a mother’s love rises from beneath the waters. Listen as curses are broken, voices are restored, and justice, though long delayed, finally takes flight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/25 | The Tale of the Juvenescent Apples and the Water of Life | When an aging king seeks the mythical apples of youth and the water of life, his boldest sons fail and vanish into enchantment. Only Prince Ivan—humble, cunning, and brave—undertakes the perilous journey beyond the thrice-nine lands. With the aid of three ancient Baba Yagas and a trio of enchanted steeds, he defies death, outwits a warrior princess, and awakens a love that shakes kingdoms.Betrayed by his brothers, saved by a mighty gryphon, and tested by time, Ivan returns to claim both justice and joy. But the kingdom of his birth is too small for such a hero—he rides instead into legend, side by side with his warrior bride, to rule a land worthy of their tale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | At the Pike’s Command | “At the Pike’s Command” is a classic Russian fairy tale brimming with magic, mischief, and unexpected transformation. Emelya, a lazy and carefree fool, prefers the warmth of the stove to the world beyond—until he catches a talking pike who offers him the power to make his every wish come true. With a few enchanted words, chores complete themselves, sleighs drive without horses, and even royalty takes notice. But Emelya’s tale isn’t just about whimsy—it’s a journey from foolishness to heroism, from peasant to prince. Packed with charm, humor, and a touch of the absurd, this is a story where magic rewrites destiny—and even the most unlikely dreamer can rule a kingdom.Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | Vasilissa the Beautiful | When her mother dies, young Vasilissa is left with only a strange gift—a tiny doll that comes to life when fed. As her cruel stepmother turns home into a prison, the doll becomes her secret protector.But nothing can prepare Vasilissa for a terrifying journey into the dark forest, where the fearsome witch Baba Yaga lives in a house that walks on chicken legs. To survive, Vasilissa must rely on her wits, her courage, and a quiet magic passed down through love.A haunting, unforgettable retelling of a Slavic fairytale, Vasilissa the Beautiful is a story of resilience, transformation, and the spark of light that endures even in the darkest woods.Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | Vasilissa the Wise and the King of Underland | When a wander-lusting king accidentally breaks the laws of hospitality when quenching his thirst, he is forced to give his only son as a hostage to a dangerous king of the underwater lands. But this prince is no pampered ninny. He understands the value of hospitality and kindness. And so he gets some unlooked-for help...Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | The Chestnut Roan | Welcome to this new storytelling podcast, where Natalie Wilson and I collaborate to create a story-music experience of the Russian fairy tale that you won't hear anywhere else.This is the first episode in a new version of what used to be called In a Certain Kingdom, a podcast that was part of the Ancient Faith network. It is now hosted by The CiRCE Institute, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!Of course, if you'd like to become a patron of the podcast, Natalie and I will be very, very grateful :)Our first story is the first time I'm delving into the "Ivan the Fool" cycle. It's a fun, silly, but ultimately profound tale about how true wisdom and beauty is rarely skin deep.Please do share this podcast with your friends! We rely on your good word to get the story out into the world :)Get bonus content on Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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5 placements across 3 markets.
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5 placements across 3 markets.