Sleeping Beauty (1959) (feat. Cassie Hock)   We talk about fairytale heavy-hitter, Walt Disney Animation’s Sleeping Beauty from 1959. Though it was considered a critical and financial flop back in the day, we all loved this film, even  Hannah who had never seen it. (Boy was Cullen nervous about that.) Listen to us explore Sleeping Beauty stories from all over Europe, sarcastically congratulate Charles Perrault on his feminist takes, criticize Maleficent’s girlboss energy, and brainstorm what other gift Merryweather could have given Aurora instead of True Love’s Kiss (True Love’s High Five, anyone?)   Big thanks to our special guest, Cassie! You can check out her Princess-themed fashion Pinterest board.     Research for this episode: Sleeping Beauty Stories  The Ballet Score Zellandine in Perceforest   ====================================   Watch Us on YouTube!    Follow Our Adventures on Social Media:   @notmyfantasypod Instagram TikTok   Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.  This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.   Cover Art by William Callaghan Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.