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Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast

Every fairytale has a beginning. If Once Upon a Time meant something to you, this podcast is an invitation back to the magic. Episode-by-episode, let"s revisit the series to explore its characters, flashbacks, and fairytale mythology, looking at how the story works, why it holds up, and what we might have missed the first time around. Whether you’re watching for the first time or returning to a favorite episode, step back into Storybrooke with fresh eyes. Pull up a chair. The stories may be

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02:29:22

Family Business: Secrets Don’t Stay Hidden | OUAT...

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2026/02/17

In this episode of Storybrooke Circus, we revisit Once Upon a Time Season 4 Episode 6 to confront a dangerous question: what happens when the truth about your family is more destabilizing than the lie? As Belle searches for the missing pieces of her mother’s death and Anna risks everything to confirm whether Ingrid is truly her aunt, answers only deepen the fractures, culminating in a betrayal that silences the truth before it can surface. Meanwhile in Storybrooke, suspicion thickens and progress

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02:17:41

Vulnerability Is the Risk That Matters | OUAT S4E5 |...

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2026/02/10

In this episode of Storybrooke Circus, we revisit Once Upon a Time Season 4 Episode 5 to ask whether strength is really about independence, or about the harder choice to stay when relationships stop being easy. As Emma and Regina resist their instinct to withdraw, Mary Margaret confronts the cost of isolating grief, and the Snow Queen’s past hints at wounds shaped by rejection, the episode argues that growth doesn’t come from escape, but from the risky, uncomfortable work of letting people matter

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02:36:51

Belief: Power or Pressure? | OUAT S4E4 | Ep. 74

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2026/02/03

In this episode of Storybrooke Circus, we revisit Once Upon a Time Season 4 Episode 4 to examine how belief operates as both a safeguard and a liability, shaping who can access power and who collapses under its weight. This is also the episode where everyone tries very hard to blame an object, a curse, or destiny itself, instead of doing the extremely inconvenient thing of admitting their choices matter. Hook spends most of this episode convinced his hand has turned him evil, which is relatable,

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03:01:58

The Snow Queen Revealed: Manipulating Through Fear |...

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2026/01/27

In this episode of Storybrooke Circus, we revisit Once Upon a Time Season 4 Episode 4 to examine how the Snow Queen manipulates fear through insinuation and silence, turning suspicion into mob mentality and allowing a community to turn on Elsa without ever being told to.Title: Rocky RoadLinks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fanlist.com/thesbcpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Have something to say? Join the fanlist and send a voice memo or text to be featured in the Storybrooke Daily Mirror!Let's jump start the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SBC DISCORD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ party

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02:10:23

Frozen In Place: When Survival Isn't Enough | OUAT...

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2026/01/20

On Storybrooke Circus this week, we look at Season 4 Episode 2 of Once Upon a Time's exploration of whether mere survival is truly living. Title: White OutElsa’s desperate search for Anna exposes how fear can keep someone technically safe while emotionally frozen [see what i did there?], mistaking isolation for protection. Emma continues to grow into leadership by choosing empathy and openness [finally!]. Let's break down the episode’s core message: that survival built on fear alone is not a

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02:14:45

Fear, Growth, and Redemption Begin Season 4 | OUAT...

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2026/01/13

In this episode of Storybrooke Circus, we dive deep into Once Upon a Time Season 4 Episode 1, exploring how fear, restraint, and emotional growth reshape Emma, Regina, and Elsa.Title: A Tale of Two SistersELSA OF ARENDELLE makes her debut on the streets of our very own Storybrooke. Theres talk of fear responses, isolation, emotional growth, and what it's like to finally turn a corner and be the most mature person in the room for a change (I'm looking at you Swan, and frankly I could kiss you right

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01:41:02

70. The Brookie Awards!!!

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Get your tux and your ballgown out because it's time to walk the red carpet and experience the first annual Once Upon a Time Academy of Witchcraft and Fantasy BROOKIE AWARDS!!!! Check out all the winners, as well as an episode wide recap of everything that has happened for seasons 1-3. Once we're all caught up we'll reunite in the new year for SEASON 4 Frozen Ever After (is what its called in my mind)!!!Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fanlist.com/thesbcpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Have something to say? Join the fanlist and

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02:42:16

69. There's No Place Like Home (OUAT S3 E22)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2025/12/05

It's the SEASON FINALE! This one hit me right in the feels for just so many reasons. It was an emotional rollercoaster from top to bottom, and maybe one of my favorite episodes of the entire show so far. Just when we thought Regina's redemption was as good as it gets, Emma's redemption hits even harder this week! We also get the debut of my sweet sweet 2-year-old daughter busting in my room because she loves the microphone. For the next episode we will be doing a fun Awards Show to

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02:19:39

68. Snow Drifts (OUAT S3 E21)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Happy Black Friday! Episode 3 of SBC - Snow Falls - is actually our 3rd highest streamed episode of all time behind the Season 1, and Season 2 Premieres. This week we go BACK IN TIME (cue Huey Lewis and the News) to get to relive those moments but in a slightly new way as Emma and Hook go on a buddy cop comedy run causing all kinds of antics. Get ready for a Back to the Future themed time travel episode before heading into the SEASON FINALE!!Links:⁠⁠⁠fanlist.com/thesbcpod⁠⁠⁠ - Have something to say

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03:22:30

67. Kansas (OUAT S3 E20)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Happy Wicked: For Good premiere day!! In an amazing synergy of real life and podcast life this episode is an entirely Wicked Witch and Oz centric episode complete with an appearance for Dorothy herself on the same day the movie conclusion to Wicked is released in theatres! In today’s episode, we get a redemption arc for the ages, as well as the stunning conclusion to Zelena’s terror on Storybrooke…or is it?? (Spoilers, it’s not because there are still 2 more episodes in the

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02:37:27

66. A Curious Thing (OUAT S3 E19)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2025/11/16

In this episode we finally figure out how we got to Storybrooke without memories in the first place and we get some payoffs to all the mystery this season has been serving. We also get the answer to the age old question: If something goes horribly wrong with a curse, can a fairytale character actually split their heart in half and just do sharsies with someone else? Asking for a friend.Links:⁠fanlist.com/thesbcpod⁠ - Have something to say? Join the fanlist and send a voice memo or text to be

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02:16:15

65. Bleeding Through (OUAT S3 E18)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2025/11/07

This episode is FULL of new format announcements, out of control SFX, and a Jane Espenson script that will make your mama want to shed a tear.Links:fanlist.com/thesbcpod - Have something to say? Join the fanlist and send a voice memo or text to be featured in the Storybrooke Daily Mirror!Let's jump start the ⁠SBC DISCORD⁠ party!! https://discord.com/invite/rbGdThZxUQ⁠SBC Insta⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thesbcpod/ ||⁠mackee's Twitch⁠ -

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01:42:37

64. The Jolly Rodger (OUAT S3 E17)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2025/10/31

After the longest commercial break of all time (3 years), let's get back to it. :)The characters in this show go through constant transformation, and so does this show. It may look and feel little different than you remember, but the SBC heart and soul never really left. Links:Let's jump start the SBC DISCORD party!! https://discord.com/invite/rbGdThZxUQmackee's Insta⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/mackeemousemedia/ ||mackee's Twitch -

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00:51:09

We're Back (A Dinosaur Story)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2023/07/07

Did you miss us? WERE BACK sort of :)! This episode is really just a quick hello to tell us what we've been up to while we've been forced to take an unexpected hiatus. But we're coming back strong soon to continue our journey into the Once Upon a Time world. Thank you to all who have been so patient with us during th is time in between and we can't wait to get back to chatting with all of you.⁠ LINKS: ⁠SBC DISCORD⁠ - https://discord.com/invite/rbGdThZxUQ || ⁠SBC INSTA⁠ -

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01:27:34

63. PARTY - It's Not Easy Being Green (OUAT S3 E16)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2022/11/10

::in my best kermit the frog voice:: Alright let's dig in to the watch party for Episode 16 where we dig into Zelena's backstory a little more, and see how see ended up literally green in the first place. MERCH IS LIVE: CHECK IT OUT HERE - https://etsy.me/3NOhPhg LINKS: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thesbcpod || SBC DISCORD - https://discord.com/invite/rbGdThZxUQ || SBC INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/thesbcpod/ || ila's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/ilasikorski/ || mackee's Insta -

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01:23:38

62. PREGAME - It's Not Easy Being Green (OUAT S3 E16)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2022/10/22

Alright we are changing things up a little bit here. We are going to try splitting the episode up into the pre-watch party shenanigans, and the actual watch party as separate episode so we can get more content out to you. SO consider this episode the pregame to the party if you will :) We'll see how this goes lol MERCH IS LIVE: CHECK IT OUT HERE - https://etsy.me/3NOhPhg LINKS: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thesbcpod || SBC DISCORD - https://discord.com/invite/rbGdThZxUQ || SBC INSTA -

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03:16:52

61. Quiet Minds (OUAT S3 E15)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2022/10/14

WEREEEEEE BACCKKKKKKKKK (a dinosaur story)!! Back from a long hiatus - did you miss us? :) This is messy because we forget how to do our own show, but we did it. Cruising advice, a new segment called the hater hoedown, and a kickass episode to review to get us back into the swing of things. We missed you beautiful people. MERCH IS LIVE: CHECK IT OUT HERE - https://etsy.me/3NOhPhg LINKS: PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/thesbcpod || SBC DISCORD - https://discord.com/invite/rbGdThZxUQ || SBC INSTA -

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03:05:20

60. The Tower (OUAT S3 E14)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2022/08/22

Season of the witch continues as we barrel into our SIXTIETH EPISODE 🎉!!!! Come party with us and celebrate (since that is the only good thing about this particular episode, the rest was a rough time lol) Also, if you call into the Storybrooke Daily Mirror, tell us your sharing and caring. You know you want to. MERCH IS LIVE: CHECK IT OUT HERE - https://etsy.me/3NOhPhg Intro Song "W.I.T.C.H" by Devon Cole - LINKS: http://Devon-Cole.lnk.to/WITCH || https://www.tiktok.com/@devoncolemusic ||

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03:04:18

59. Witch Hunt (OUAT S3 E13)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2022/08/08

As we are getting into the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Zelena, we are met with twisty reveal after twisty reveal. This is getting into the juicy part of what has so far been an AMAZING season. Also, if you call into the Storybrooke Daily Mirror, tell us your sharing and caring. You know you want to. MERCH IS LIVE: CHECK IT OUT HERE - https://etsy.me/3NOhPhg Intro Song "W.I.T.C.H" by Devon Cole - LINKS: http://Devon-Cole.lnk.to/WITCH || https://www.tiktok.com/@devoncolemusic ||

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04:01:00

58. New York Serenade (OUAT S3 E12)

Storybrooke Circus: A Once Upon A Time Podcast ·

2022/07/25

Coming back from winter break, this was a ZINGER of an episode. Henry is weirdly a lot older and deep voiced, Emma is trying to get her memories back, there are flying monkeys, and reveals all over the place. Hook is charming as ever, and we once again have issues with Snow being forcefully pushy about how to do things. Ultimately though, this one definitely had us on the edge of our seats, and has one of the best end of episode reveals to date. Enjoy! Also, if you call into the Storybrooke Daily

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