Inspired by the classic folktale, meet our modern-day hero John Henry, a talented musician crafting catchy tunes instead of lifting heavy steel.




He's an up-and-coming rapper laying down the hottest new beats out there—until he encounters STEAM, a super-smart computer that can do everything he does but with speed. DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch spin the question: Can the human heart rival technology?

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Get ready to hear your favorite stories remixed with beats and hooks that you can’t find in books!  
 In&nbsp;Once Upon a Beat, host DJ Fyütch and his sidekick/turntable Baby Scratch drop the needle on classic stories, spinning them up with a hip-hop twist. They’re turning the tables on your favorite fables – putting the Rap in Rapunzel, letting Goldilocks rock out, and helping the Ugly Duckling march to his own beat! Where hip hop and fables meet, It's&nbsp;Once Upon a Beat! 
 Follow&nbsp;Once Upon a Beat&nbsp;on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen everywhere on May 1 or you can binge the first six episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+ starting April 10. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or Wondery Kids+ on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/once-upon-a-beat/ now. 


Kids & Family

He's a rapping rabbit, a cool critter who can charm his way out of any situation. Baby Scratch and DJ Fyütch spin a new mix for "Bre’r Rabbit," showcasing our hero's talent for talking himself in and out of trouble, with the assistance of his furry friends.

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Bre’r Rap-It | 7

Who is Rapunzel if her hair refuses to be climbed? This remix of Rapunzel features Harriet, an amazing mane of hair with a mind of its own. DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch untangle the story.

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RAPunzel | 6

He’s big. He’s bad. He's BUSY! The Big Bad Wolf has roles in all of the popular fairy tales, and it's wearing him out! From chasing Little Red Riding Hood to knocking down little pig houses, Mr. Wolf is overcommitted. DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch remix the Big Bad Wolf into a funky fable where the bad guy needs a break!

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The Busy Bad Wolf | 5

Life in the barnyard is no picnic. How will a couple of little goats stand up to a bully that steals their lunch? DJ Fyütch and Baby Scratch remix the “Three Billy Goats Gruff" into a new story about friendship and understanding. 

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3 Goats and a Bully | 4

Freddie the duckling is an odd duck. Literally. He walks differently, talks differently, even flies differently. Baby Scratch and DJ Fyütch put a new spin on the classic Ugly Duckling tale and follow funky Freddie as he searches for a flock where he feels like he belongs.

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