Show Notes
Where did Disney’s most iconic villains really come from? From ancient mythology and classic fairy tales to real-life performers and surprising historical connections, we trace the origins of the Evil Queen, Maleficent, Ursula, Jafar, Hades and Gaston to discover the people and stories behind the bad guys we love to hate.
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