by Michelle Willson, Feature/Entertainment Editor
Everything in life can be looked at in different ways. That is exactly what happens in Gimlet’s “The Two Princes,” a podcast on the Apple podcast app. It is a series of seven episodes; the storyline follows Prince Rupert as he travels to break a mysterious curse that has come over his kingdom. Rupert grew up surrounded by parties, celebrations, and gifts that prevented him from getting any formal training.
He has not heard the prophecy — he didn’t even know there was one. One day, the forest attacks, and he is told he must go to the heart of the magical forest to break the curse started by his father. Along the way, he runs into some trouble with magical obstacles the forest throws at him. Right before he is about to be eaten, a mysterious man swoops in and saves him.
He comes to find that the man was Amir Prince of the East. The prince lies about his true identity, and the two team up to go to the heart of the forest. Along the way, they find out they work better as a team. But, upon their arrival to the heart of the forest, they discover some shocking news. The prophecy has to be fulfilled; otherwise, the forest will swallow up both of their kingdoms.
This story’s podcast was suspenseful. It kept my attention the whole time. The voice actors are phenomenal, and the way they used their words to “set the scenes” makes you feel as if you are in their “realm.”
I give this podcast a 4.5 out of 5 stars, only because I wish there were more episodes.