Fantastic Worlds Productions

20/08/2024

This week on Fairy Tale Fix: Abbie reads the monstrous tale of The Man Whale, a story that tells us who exactly are the most terrifying and treacherous of sea creatures (spoiler: it’s dead beat dads). Kelsey tells the Siberian tale of The Maiden Suvarna from the now-available Ruth Manning-Sanders A Book of Ghosts and Goblins, where things aren't quite what they seem....

This week on Fairy Tale Fix: Abbie reads the monstrous tale of The Man Whale, a story that tells us who exactly are the most terrifying and treacherous of sea creatures (spoiler: it’s dead beat dads). Kelsey tells the Siberian tale of The Maiden Suvarna from the now-available Ruth Manning-Sanders ...

14/08/2024

There is a time to fight and there is a time to recover. Team Torta surveys the remnants of the battle and helps the surviving members of the destroyed town. With down time suddenly at their fingertips, the members of Team Torta turn inward and dwell on their own personal issues. But what one person learns, so must another. Ring ring…let’s play some telephone...

There is a time to fight and there is a time to recover. Team Torta surveys the remnants of the battle and helps the surviving members of the destroyed town. With down time suddenly at their fingertips, the members of Team Torta turn inward and dwell on their own personal issues. But what one person...

06/08/2024

ROSES HAVE THORNS! Kelsey reads The Rose Elf from our favorite bisexual disaster, Hans Christian Andersen, which starts off like a true fairy tale and then takes a sharp turn toward horror story. Abbie gets argumentative and reads African folk tale The Contest of Riddles, giving listeners the opportunity to argue amongst themselves whether or not Kelsey got any points or not for her predictions....

ROSES HAVE THORNS! Kelsey reads The Rose Elf from our favorite bisexual disaster, Hans Christian Andersen, which starts off like a true fairy tale and then takes a sharp turn toward horror story. Abbie gets argumentative and reads African folk tale The Contest of Riddles, giving listeners the opport...

31/07/2024

Let’s get this party started! However, Team Torta doesn’t really want to be invited to this one. Corpses pile up and the gang is threatened on all sides. Slash! Blast! Burn! Boom! SMITE! Time to fight in the ruins of a battlefield!...

Let’s get this party started! However, Team Torta doesn’t really want to be invited to this one. Corpses pile up and the gang is threatened on all sides. Slash! Blast! Burn! Boom! SMITE! Time to fight in the ruins of a battlefield!

24/07/2024

In this special Patreon preview, Abbie recites for Kelsey the 1680’s satirical poem The Dragon of Wantley, also known as A Farting Dragon Burlesque. Kelsey then regales her co-host with the tale of The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese. Both of these stories are exactly what they say on the tin, and it’s glorious....

In this special Patreon preview, Abbie recites for Kelsey the 1680’s satirical poem The Dragon of Wantley, also known as A Farting Dragon Burlesque. Kelsey then regales her co-host with the tale of The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese. Both of these stories are exactly what they say on the tin, and it.....

18/07/2024

War has come for Team Torta! The hut is on the attack, but what exactly are the members attacking? And where exactly are they? It’s nyet time for hasty decisions, so perhaps the best defense is an offense. This mechanical beast is proving a threat – will the Team be able to withstand?...

War has come for Team Torta! The hut is on the attack, but what exactly are the members attacking? And where exactly are they? It’s nyet time for hasty decisions, so perhaps the best defense is an offense. This mechanical beast is proving a threat – will the Team be able to withstand?

10/07/2024

Shadows of the present flee as shadows of the past loom once more. New room, new you? Maybe so if you’re ok with brushing away the dust and forging anew. Our team of Guys and Dolls marches on as they explore deeper into Baba Yaga’s hut as they search for an exit and information on this new world! This Team Torta family is ready to go in this exciting season finale!...

Shadows of the present flee as shadows of the past loom once more. New room, new you? Maybe so if you’re ok with brushing away the dust and forging anew. Our team of Guys and Dolls marches on as they explore deeper into Baba Yaga’s hut as they search for an exit and information on this new world...

28/06/2024

In this special Patreon preview, Abbie & Kelsey pick a couple of random fairy tales to read, and boy do these stories deliver! Kelsey discovers an incredible tale about an unreasonably confident man who has ALL the audacity in The Brave Little Tailor. Abbie brings the mood way down with Children of Famine, then way, WAY back up again when she reads The Ungrateful Son....

In this special Patreon preview, Abbie & Kelsey pick a couple of random fairy tales to read, and boy do these stories deliver! Kelsey discovers an incredible tale about an unreasonably confident man who has ALL the audacity in The Brave Little Tailor. Abbie brings the mood way down with Children of....

28/05/2024

It's the end of MerMay, and wow, do we have one helluva story to end it with! Abbie cold reads a Cornish folk tale, The Mermaid's Vengeance, and it's a slow burn – you'll just have to trust the process. We're leaving on summer vacation for our , but we'll be back in August. See you soon, Fairy Tale Fixers!...

It's the end of MerMay, and wow, do we have one helluva story to end it with! Abbie cold reads a Cornish folk tale, The Mermaid's Vengeance, and it's a slow burn – you'll just have to trust the process. We're leaving on summer vacation for our , but we'll be back in August. See ...

21/05/2024

Giant problems require giant solutions, so when presented with an even bigger fish, what does the crew do? Run Away. Bravely run away away. Encountering the collective “Love Danger Trust” and agree to help stop the harvesters that ruin the Agleaen’s home. Love Danger Trust dvises us that a lager collective formed called “fear anger retaliation”...

Giant problems require giant solutions, so when presented with an even bigger fish, what does the crew do? Run Away. Bravely run away away. Encountering the collective “Love Danger Trust” and agree to help stop the harvesters that ruin the Agleaen’s home. Love Danger Trust dvises us that a lag...

14/05/2024

Mermaids Ahoy! Kelsey kicks off MerMay 2024 with the Irish tale of Fish Fitzgerald…err…the Lady of Gollerus - about an unlucky merrow whose story was definitely written by a weird old man. Abbie follows up with the true Bangladeshi story of a Puri Enchantment, and we hope everyone’s doing ok....

Mermaids Ahoy! Kelsey kicks off MerMay 2024 with the Irish tale of Fish Fitzgerald…err…the Lady of Gollerus - about an unlucky merrow whose story was definitely written by a weird old man. Abbie follows up with the true Bangladeshi story of a Puri Enchantment, and we hope everyone’s doing ok.

01/05/2024

Tensions run high, even as the crew has never been lower. What dangers will they encounter as they head into the Shadow Sea? If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-53-cowboy-diplomacy/

Tensions run high, even as the crew has never been lower. What dangers will they encounter as they head into the Shadow Sea? If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Star...

30/04/2024

Join us this week as Abbie cold reads a couple of obscure Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including The Castle of Murder and The Carpenter & The Turner. Kelsey cold reads a tale that a listener sent specifically for Kelsey to read to Abbie. Can you guess where this is going? That's right – this tale is called The Cat and…erm… Rooster....

Join us this week as Abbie cold reads a couple of obscure Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including The Castle of Murder and The Carpenter & The Turner. Kelsey cold reads a tale that a listener sent specifically for Kelsey to read to Abbie. Can you guess where this is going? That's right – this tale i...

17/04/2024

As the station stabilizes, Ballad begins the deadly game of hide and seek with the Kalo mercenaries once more. Will they find them? Will they discover what EJ Corp has been hiding all along? Who will they hurt in the process? Find out this week on Far Beyond the Stars! If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-52-2-fish-1-fish-eel-fish-no-fish/

As the station stabilizes, Ballad begins the deadly game of hide and seek with the Kalo mercenaries once more. Will they find them? Will they discover what EJ Corp has been hiding all along? Who will they hurt in the process? Find out this week on Far Beyond the Stars! If you enjoy the show, help us...

16/04/2024

This week we finally learn the term “cold reading” thanks to our amazing Faerie Overlord and good friend, Giselle! Kelsey reads from a book discovered in her Little Free Library, posing the timeless question: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears. Meanwhile, Abbie treats us to a cold reading of a tale from our favorite storyteller, Ruth Manning-Sanders, featuring The Princess in the Iron Tower....

This week we finally learn the term “cold reading” thanks to our amazing Faerie Overlord and good friend, Giselle! Kelsey reads from a book discovered in her Little Free Library, posing the timeless question: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears. Meanwhile, Abbie treats us to a cold reading of...

10/04/2024

Even as the station veers dangerously towards the abyss below, the list of repairs grows and grows. Can our intrepid heroes save their friends and the station? More importantly … Can they save each other? If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-51-the-list-goes-on-and-on/

Even as the station veers dangerously towards the abyss below, the list of repairs grows and grows. Can our intrepid heroes save their friends and the station? More importantly … Can they save each other? If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus e...

02/04/2024

This week we're joined by our longtime friend Caroline Donham! Caroline tells us her Red Riding Hood fix that she rewrote when she was little, and it's just as cute as you'd imagine. Then she tells us some effed up nursery rhymes, and Abbie reads an even more effed up Brother's Grimm tale, The Heavenly Wedding....

This week we're joined by our longtime friend Caroline Donham! Caroline tells us her Red Riding Hood fix that she rewrote when she was little, and it's just as cute as you'd imagine. Then she tells us some effed up nursery rhymes, and Abbie reads an even more effed up Brother's Grimm tale, The Heave...

19/03/2024

We’re into some 100% real faerie stuff for Irish Fairy Tale Month with Abbie tackling the Harp of Dagda and attempting to coherently describe the Tuatha De Danann. Then Kelsey brings it home with a story that left our jaws on the FLOOR MULTIPLE TIMES: Hudden, Dudden, and Donal O’Leary....

We’re into some 100% real faerie stuff for Irish Fairy Tale Month with Abbie tackling the Harp of Dagda and attempting to coherently describe the Tuatha De Danann. Then Kelsey brings it home with a story that left our jaws on the FLOOR MULTIPLE TIMES: Hudden, Dudden, and Donal O’Leary.

06/03/2024

Deep Underwater, the terraforming base lists on the edge of an abyss. Can our fearless adventurers conquer their fears to save everyone inside before Terra-5 Plunges into the icy depths below? Find out this time on Far Beyond the Stars! If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-50-above-an-empty-abyss/

Deep Underwater, the terraforming base lists on the edge of an abyss. Can our fearless adventurers conquer their fears to save everyone inside before Terra-5 Plunges into the icy depths below? Find out this time on Far Beyond the Stars! If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fa...

05/03/2024

For our first episode of Irish fairy tale month, we’re joined by some incredibly special guests… Katrina and Geoff from The Fairy Tellers podcast! Strap in for this super-sized and hilarious episode where Geoff puts the fear of God into us with The Doom, and then Katrina takes us for a wild ride that literally none of us could have ever predicted with The Legend of Ballytowtas Castle, both by the illustrious Lady Jane Wilde....

For our first episode of Irish fairy tale month, we’re joined by some incredibly special guests… Katrina and Geoff from The Fairy Tellers podcast! Strap in for this super-sized and hilarious episode where Geoff puts the fear of God into us with The Doom, and then Katrina takes us for a wild ride...

27/02/2024

This one is for the out there so…us basically! Kelsey retells the African American folktale Lonna And Cat Woman (we’ll let you guess who we’re rooting for here), and Abbie relates the story of Greek Cinderella - the most unreliable narrator of all time....

This one is for the out there so…us basically! Kelsey retells the African American folktale Lonna And Cat Woman (we’ll let you guess who we’re rooting for here), and Abbie relates the story of Greek Cinderella - the most unreliable narrator of all time.

21/02/2024

A deep thrumming bass permeates the ocean floor as the Voidjammers continue their journey through monster infested waters. What horrors lurk deep beneath the sea in a place Seren once called home? If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-49-the-leviathans-blowhole-2/

A deep thrumming bass permeates the ocean floor as the Voidjammers continue their journey through monster infested waters. What horrors lurk deep beneath the sea in a place Seren once called home? If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, b...

07/02/2024

Captain Seren, a determined and fearless submarine commander, faced a fateful trial as xer maiden expedition culminated in the sinking of xer vessel beneath the unforgiving depths. Seren's indomitable spirit and unwavering leadership shone through the adversity, as xhe orchestrated a courageous effort to ensure the safety of xer crew amidst the sunken vessel's dark embrace. If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-49-the-leviathans-blowhole/

Captain Seren, a determined and fearless submarine commander, faced a fateful trial as xer maiden expedition culminated in the sinking of xer vessel beneath the unforgiving depths. Seren's indomitable spirit and unwavering leadership shone through the adversity, as xhe orchestrated a courageous effo...

06/02/2024

We're back with another of Abbie & Kelsey’s favorites – it's random reading time! Abbie continues our journey into the Ivanverse with the worst Ivan yet in What Happened To Ivan by Ruth Manning-Sanders, and Kelsey reads a fun dog-saves-the-day story with RMS's Niassa and the Ogre....

We're back with another of Abbie & Kelsey’s favorites – it's random reading time! Abbie continues our journey into the Ivanverse with the worst Ivan yet in What Happened To Ivan by Ruth Manning-Sanders, and Kelsey reads a fun dog-saves-the-day story with RMS's Niassa and the Ogre.

24/01/2024

Floating sea-top above the shimmering azure waves of Entha, Elysium stands as an unrivaled symbol of opulence and grandeur, offering an exclusive escape for the world's most discerning travelers. This high-end seaside resort is a haven of unparalleled luxury, meticulously designed to cater to the desires and whims of the incredibly wealthy. Prepare to be enchanted from the moment you step foot onto the resort's sprawling grounds, adorned with lush gardens and cascading water features. Greeted by a team of gracious hosts, you will be immersed in a world where impeccable service and attention to detail are the hallmarks of every experience. Indulgence knows no bounds in Elysium. Lavish suites and private villas, each exquisitely appointed, boast panoramic ocean views and lavish amenities. Every element has been curated to create an ambiance of pure sophistication, where modern elegance meets classic allure. If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-47-stealing-our-jorbs/

Floating sea-top above the shimmering azure waves of Entha, Elysium stands as an unrivaled symbol of opulence and grandeur, offering an exclusive escape for the world's most discerning travelers. This high-end seaside resort is a haven of unparalleled luxury, meticulously designed to cater to the de...

23/01/2024

Kelsey and Abbie finish part two of The Snow Queen, Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale of friendship, childhood innocence, the darkness of the human heart, epic quests, strange side drama, and the enduring power of love. There’s just one problem; where the heck is the Snow Queen!?...

Kelsey and Abbie finish part two of The Snow Queen, Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale of friendship, childhood innocence, the darkness of the human heart, epic quests, strange side drama, and the enduring power of love. There’s just one problem; where the heck is the Snow Queen!?

10/01/2024

The crew leaves behind all their troubles and strife on Absalom station as they head out into the vastness. They get to enjoy a little bit of downtime, each other’s company, and even a movie before they make their way to their dream resort vacation! If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining our Patreon at fantasticworlds.cash for bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more. All caught up on Far Beyond the Stars? We’re part of the Fantastic Worlds Productions podcasting network and have all the tabletop RPG, fantasy, and pop culture content you need to scratch that actual play podcast-shaped hole in your commute. Visit us at fantasticworldspod.com GM – Abbie Lammel () Friday Francisco – Dustin Alexander () Miss F***y – Angel Espinoza () Ballad Serenade – Jess Negin () Seren Casurus – Heidi Owens () Help us out by subscribing to our podcast and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts/Stitcher/Apple Podcasts or anywhere else you can leave a review. Help spread the word: tell friends who you think might enjoy a new actual play podcast (real friends subscribe to new podcasts on their friend’s phones) and post about us on social media using the hashtag . Thank you for listening!

https://fantasticworldspod.com/episode-46-family-dinner/

The crew leaves behind all their troubles and strife on Absalom station as they head out into the vastness. They get to enjoy a little bit of downtime, each other’s company, and even a movie before they make their way to their dream resort vacation! If you enjoy the show, help us out by joining ou...

09/01/2024

We just can’t get enough of Hans Christian Andersen on this show and it’s freaking COLD out there anyway, so bundle up in your finest faux fur blankets, clutch a mug of something warm, and harken to this winter tale. That’s right, Abbie and Kelsey are finally tackling The Snow Queen....

We just can’t get enough of Hans Christian Andersen on this show and it’s freaking COLD out there anyway, so bundle up in your finest faux fur blankets, clutch a mug of something warm, and harken to this winter tale. That’s right, Abbie and Kelsey are finally tackling The Snow Queen.

07/01/2024

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26/12/2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Sad Victorian Bisexual Boy Christmas! Kelsey and Abbie regale each other with the traditional Hans Christian Andersen double feature with Kelsey reading The Red Shoes, and Abbie reading the Beetle. CW: These stories come with strong undertones of religious trauma and narcissistic behavior, but would it even be Christmas without them?...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Sad Victorian Bisexual Boy Christmas! Kelsey and Abbie regale each other with the traditional Hans Christian Andersen double feature with Kelsey reading The Red Shoes, and Abbie reading the Beetle. CW: These stories come with strong undertones of religious...