Cavalcade of Tales
Andrew Varney
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I waited *Six Months* for another Fate episode?
In the return from hiatus, Drew returns unmedicated and unedited to talk about a game he loved back in February. We look at the servants from the game and give the backstories of the various Biblical…
S3E1 Hierarchies of Paradiso: Bayonetta and Angelic Hierarchies pt. 1
On the return to Season 3 we are looking at the Hierarchies of Angels first as enemies in the Bayonetta trilogy and then cross referencing them with the Angelic Hierarchies of Christian Theological…
The Zodiac Age explained: History of Final Fantasy Classes and the Zodiac
Trigger Warning: This episode contains Greek Myths, meaning mentions of Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Murder and Child Abuse. Listener Discretion is advisedIn this Penultimate episode of Season 2, We…
The Mythos behind the Extreme Trials of Stormblood
Drew's finished more Final Fantasy XIV so here's another Mythos episode. In this we go through some Japanese and Hindu deities alongside figures of Chinese Constellations with a surprise guest from…
Wait is this a Lollipop Chainsaw Episode?
Drew returns to talk about his favourite trashy game: Lollipop Chainsaw! Learn the histories behind the chainsaw and Cheerleading before a deep dive into various zombie traditions of folklore, film…
The Personae of Persona 4 Explained
On this week we continue to give Atlus free promotion by covering the last of the big three of the Persona games: Persona 4. We go over the many different Japanese folkloric, mythological, and…
The Mythos of the First Brood of Final Fantasy XIV
This Podcast is not sponsored by Square Enix, the views and opinions within are my own. Spoilers for Final Fantasy XIV : HeavenswardIn the return from the Hiatus, Drew tries to make the hundreds of…
Les Chansons de Charlemagne
In this week's episode we look at various medieval works from France about the various escapades of the Paladins of Charlemagne. Listen to Drew's barely-passible French as we begin a new chivalric…
Patreon Unlocked: 8 Guardian Forces of Final Fantasy VIII
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and boy has the Depression made us all aware of it. Due to this Drew is unlocking the most recent Patron Bonus Ep from the Vault: 8 Guardian Forces from Final…
Hype Train for Hades 2: A Glance at the Orphic Traditions
In this episode we delve back into the world of Greek Myth as Drew gets hyped after seeing the technical demo stream of Hades II! To prep, we'll go over a variety of Chthonic Deities from Zagreus to…
Fine You Caught Me, It's Another Persona Episode
Content Warning: Since this Episode covers a vast amount of Greek Myths there is a lot of Sexual Assault mentioned on this week's episode, Listener Discretion is Advised.Join Drew as he continues to…
I'm Every Woman: Women's tales from History, Folklore, and the Nebula between
In this Women's History Month Special, we look through Five women's tales from around the world. From the Greco-Roman Goddess, a Catholic Saint, an Arabic Fairy Tale Princess, A Native American Tale…
S2E5 Want Your Bad Romance: Tragic Love 2 (The Sequel No One Asked For)
This Episode contains content including suicide, sexual assault, grooming and Infanticide. If you or a Loved one are struggling with a Mental Health Emergency Call 988. Listener Discretion is…
Valentine's Day Special: Love Languages of Myth and Folklore
On the Valentine's Day Special we look at the 5 Love Languages as provided by Gary Chapman and tell 5 love stories from myth and folklore that fit the language. These are some successful…
S2E3 Yokai Ride-Share Parade
On this episode we start with a long term answer to a Patron question with a Cinderella Cousin tale, we look at some more modern yokai this week with 5 new yokai, four of which can only be tracked…
S2E2 Arthuriana 2 feat. Sir Not Appearing in This Film
Trigger warnings for Sexual Assault, Suicide, Infant Mortality, Incest. If you or someone you know is having a mental health incident, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 in the US For the…
S2E1 Cereza and the Celtic Fae
'Welcome back to season 2 of Cavalcade of Tales! We're starting back with some Celtic Folklore looking at the various stories behind the faeries that appear in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost…
So it's come to this: A Holiday Special
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…
Seven Princes of Hell
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…
The O.G Motherf**ker: Recounting the Oedipal Cycle
This episode contains discussion of Incest, Murder, Suicide, Kidnapping and Sexual Assault. Listen Discretion is advised; if you or someone you know struggles with suicidal thoughts call the Suicide…
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