Alba Salix, Royal Physician

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The award-winning fantasy-comedy! In Alba Salix, overworked, cynical witch Alba tends to the health of the King, Queen and citizens of the kingdom of Farloria, with the help of her obnoxious apprentice Magnus and an absent-minded fairy named Holly. The spinoff The Axe & Crown follows the misadventures of Gubbin the troll tavernkeeper, his clueless landlord Stan and his shady niece Betula.

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Recent Episodes
  • Presenting: Greater Boston
    Oct 19, 2022 – 00:12:37
  • Presenting: The Land Whale Murders
    Oct 28, 2021 – 00:27:40
  • May 2021 Alba Update and Behind The Scenes minisode!
    May 10, 2021 – 00:21:07
  • Presenting: The Wanderer
    May 5, 2021 – 00:12:55
  • Presenting: Of Fae & Fiends
    Apr 20, 2021 – 00:36:13
  • Alba Salix Mini-Episodes: "Enter the Brain Castle" and "It'll All End In Tears"
    Sep 16, 2020 – 00:15:48
  • Alba Salix Mini-Episodes: "Holly and the Pigeon" and "The Perfect Crime"
    Sep 2, 2020 – 00:16:17
  • Alba Salix Mini-Episodes: "Clairvoy-Can't" and "Hiding Out"
    Aug 19, 2020 – 00:15:37
  • The Axe & Crown Bonus Episode: Drubbin Drops In
    Jul 10, 2020 – 00:13:24
  • The Axe & Crown Bonus Episode: A Dangerous Cocktail
    May 5, 2020 – 00:11:26
  • Presenting: The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles
    Apr 26, 2020 – 00:14:46
  • Presenting: Sleep With Me (Alba Salix Edition)
    Apr 13, 2020 – 01:08:31
  • The Axe & Crown E206: Back Room Deals
    Jan 27, 2020 – 00:16:08
  • The Axe & Crown E205: Off And Running
    Jan 10, 2020 – 00:13:10
  • The Axe & Crown E204: As Good As Gone
    Dec 30, 2019 – 00:17:44
  • The Axe & Crown E203: Worth Celebrating
    Dec 15, 2019 – 00:13:59
  • The Axe & Crown E202: The Cutting Edge
    Dec 2, 2019 – 00:15:27
  • The Axe & Crown E201: A Taste of Something New
    Nov 18, 2019 – 00:18:04
  • Coming Soon: The Axe & Crown, Round 2!
    Nov 6, 2019 – 00:00:52
  • Our newest show: Civilized!
    Jun 12, 2019 – 00:13:51
  • Bonus Scene: For Sale (Alba Salix 201)
    Dec 31, 2018 – 00:05:17
  • Sound Effects Breakdown: Alba Salix Episode 201 and 202
    Dec 30, 2018 – 00:20:23
  • Commentary: Alba Salix Episode 201
    Dec 28, 2018 – 00:33:25
  • Getting More Alba In Your Life - December 2018
    Dec 23, 2018 – 00:04:36
  • Alba Salix E206: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
    Dec 8, 2018 – 00:33:25
  • Alba Salix E205: A Blueprint For Success
    Nov 30, 2018 – 00:33:48
  • Alba Salix E204: Harvest Moon
    Nov 23, 2018 – 00:32:30
  • Alba Salix E203: Burning Questions
    Nov 16, 2018 – 00:32:11
  • Alba Salix E202: Tried and Tested
    Nov 9, 2018 – 00:29:41
  • Alba Salix E201: By The Book
    Nov 2, 2018 – 00:32:06
  • Announcements for September 2018
    Aug 27, 2018 – 00:02:16
  • Introducing Farlorian Fridays! Other Bothers Play… Larceny
    Jul 10, 2018 – 00:31:42
  • Announcements for May 2018
    May 1, 2018 – 00:05:06
  • The End of Time and Other Bothers, Episode 1
    Apr 15, 2018 – 01:07:18
  • The Axe & Crown E112: The Art of War
    Nov 20, 2017 – 00:15:20
  • The Axe & Crown E111: Bowled Over
    Oct 16, 2017 – 00:12:54
  • The Axe & Crown E110: Grand Opening
    Oct 2, 2017 – 00:10:02
  • The Axe & Crown E109: Selected Shades of Pink
    Sep 25, 2017 – 00:12:10
  • The Axe & Crown E108: Cracking Up
    Sep 11, 2017 – 00:09:50
  • The Axe & Crown E107: Under Construction
    Sep 4, 2017 – 00:11:44
  • The Axe & Crown E106: What's Cooking
    May 8, 2017 – 00:11:42
  • The Axe & Crown E105: The Job Hunt
    May 1, 2017 – 00:10:43
  • The Axe & Crown E104: The Artful Dodger
    Apr 24, 2017 – 00:11:20
  • The Axe & Crown E103: Trølsig For Beginners
    Apr 17, 2017 – 00:10:21
  • The Axe & Crown E102: Small Change
    Apr 10, 2017 – 00:12:02
  • The Axe & Crown E101: Last Call
    Apr 3, 2017 – 00:14:48
  • Mini-Episode: Krankel Abroad, Episode 2
    Mar 27, 2017 – 00:04:15
  • Mini-Episode: Krankel Abroad, Episode 1
    Mar 22, 2017 – 00:04:16
  • Season 1 Trailer
    Mar 9, 2015 – 00:00:49
  • Alba Season 1 Outtakes, Part 2
    Mar 9, 2015 – 00:02:15
Recent Reviews
  • CassyAugust
    Yes!
    Fantastic show, excellent balance of characters, dialogue and soundtracks. Super fun!
  • The Real Zen Boy
    Absurd
    After no new episodes for over 3 years, they decide it would be funny to send and entire episode of ads.
  • Accesette
    Great show!
    I LOVE this show! Well written & quite funny. I want more!!!!!
  • DarthFitch21
    LOVE THIS!!!
    This is sooo hilarious I love this podcast so much! Why have I never heard of this before I’ve been missing out like holly crap. I love the comedy I love the characters so far I’m only on episode 4 and omg I can’t with this it’s so flippin funny 😆
  • am i me?
    Amazing
    This show a very nice storytelling show, I just wish there was more Alba Salix’s storyline episodes, the main show is a very light and whimsical sitcom that’s amazing and gives a break from the hard and gritty war science fiction shows. Fable and Folly never fails to deliver!
  • weirdostephy
    Can’t wait for more episodes
    One of my favorite podcasts. I love storytelling podcast and this is one of the best. I love all the characters. The show is hilarious.
  • CourtWad
    Nice.
    It’s a great storytelling podcast. I binged it pretty fast. High recommend.
  • Av3rA
    Love it!
    I love this show! Axe and Crown is my favorite though
  • JasmineBaggins
    Lovely
    Two light sit coms full of high fantasy fun. Perfect to relax to, with a surprising amount of heart.
  • emeraldmorning
    Hilarious
    Alba Salix has made me laugh out loud more times than any other audio drama. I love the both grounded and whimsical combination of the show. Perfect relaxing and housework company
  • Sclions17
    Keep this going
    Such a nice change listening to something lite. Keep this going. Can’t even wait until the end for outtakes. 😃
  • Marlowe7235
    I really hope we get more episodes!!
    Such a delightful change of pace! It’s funny and well paced with really good world building. It makes me smile with every episode. :)
  • zey2222
    It is good
    Good idea, well done. I like Alba’s voice (she is smart).
  • Suki_x
    Perfect Pick-Me-Up
    Love this podcast! Sometimes, you need a break from all the dark, sci-fi podcasts that tend to dominate the fiction genre and this was the perfect mix of silly and sweet, lighthearted humor. The characters really grow on you throughout the two seasons. I wish there was more episodes!
  • SerTyrion
    Just started but am super impressed
    Love it!
  • zackbking
    Entertaining!
    Super entertaining story, great for dull workdays and boring commute to the dull workplace! Is the king the guy from “3rd Rock From The Sun”??
  • ColorfulCupcakes
    Delightful!
    Great characters, great story! Can't wait for more!!
  • Eddief419
    How is this the First Fantasy Medical Drama?
    The idea behind this show is so obvious that I’m baffled that nobody else has thought of it. That’s not what makes this a good show: it’s the execution that does that. The writing is on point, the performances are compelling and honest. This show is Audio fiction at it’s best. Some might complain that the Alba Salix storyline has featured a few delays in the past, but all of the other visits into this universe that the spin offs have given us prove that the creators know exactly what they are doing. We were introduced to the world of Alba Salix through Alba Salix, but the world itself can stand on its own without the titular witch doctor ( Narratively, I mean. Plenty of the plotlines prove how necessary Salix’s medical expertise proves.)
  • nospammers2010
    Genuine fun
    A great mix of characters, and consistently engaging and funny stories. It’s a fantasy version of Mission to Zyxx.
  • Kira42
    Fun, funny, and great fantasy
    It's hard to find good fantasy in the audio fiction realm, where most stories tend to be horror or sci-fi. Harder still to find comedy - and Alba Salix does both, and extremely well. Alba is an unconventional main character and it's SO GREAT to see an older, female character get top billing. The ragtag group of misfits that begin to cluster around her is a delight, and especially Magnus's character development over the two seasons has been a real treat to listen to. I can't wait for more.
  • @Tessa_M_K
    Delightful & snarky fantasy!
    A delightful fantasy romp with a snarky witch, ditzy fairy and an unwilling mess of an apprentice. The first season’s shenanigans are what first got me into audio drama, and the second season brings more sass and delightful queer slice of life moments as the cast expands.
  • Pappy goochy
    No plot
    What is the point of season 2. What is the plot? I really can’t find a plot this season.
  • Retiredat40
    Entertainment at its best
    The creator of this show has made this one of the most enjoyed podcast I’ve listened to. Your voice actors are great and the sound and fx is on point. Nice job and thank you
  • Doing this To Get Function
    Just Good Fun
    There’s SO many options in the Audio Fiction world, but only one show just dares to be good, fun and its own show. That’s Alba Salix. It’s just the madcap misadventures of a witch-turned-Royal Physican, a fairy, and a lackluster apprentice. And shenanigans and goings on. It’s a perfectly joyful, fun show that’s consistently great. Kick back, relax, and enjoy this show.
  • badkitty_
    Not that impressed
    I listened to the first episode, and honestly had trouble getting into it. I am a Monty Python fan, and I enjoy interesting humor. But I just couldn’t get into these characters or the way the story was told. It seemed like way too much effort was being expended trying to be funny when it really wasn’t funny at all. I’m not continuing with this one.
  • Carlotta Beautox
    Delightful
    Great characters, acting, sound design. A fun story!
  • Shorty533
    Awesome podcast
    This is such an awesome podcast! I love listening to it. It is really well done and charming!
  • Gay Canuck in the Capital
    Excellent
    This is a great podcast. Funny. Great production values. Well acted. And an inventive plot. Very highly recommended.
  • Kailbill
    Love love love
    Just listen to it. Trust me... you will have a blast binge listening.
  • Snflwry
    Two thumbs up!
    Funny! Different! Excited for new episodes!
  • HabitualChoker
    ❤️❤️❤️ this podcast!
    Can’t wait for the new season!
  • cherryaimless23
    Axe and crown 👬❤️
    I love the axe and crown! It was recced to me specially (I haven’t listened to alba Salix royal physician), and I’m so glad I listened to it! I really hope there’s a season 3, and that gubbin finds love (I haven’t listened to the finale yet so maybe he already does) I love that gubbin and his niece are a gay troll family, it’s very cute, and sweet! Rock on
  • Bbbbbbrrrriiiii
    Hilarious
    Wonderful, funny, lighthearted, and sarcastic. Puts you in a good mood and makes chores go by so fast! Can’t wait for season 2!
  • KavalaHott!!
    Entertaining, funny, worth your time!
    Very entertaining. I love the whole series! I want more!!!
  • BoMwarrior
    Loving It, Glad To Find It
    I've only listened to 5 episodes but was hooked after the 2nd!! I'm glad it's clean enough I can share with whomever (including my mom), there're so few family-friendly podcasts. =P This isn't the purest "family friendly" due to a few swear words, but it's far better than most! This one is witty, well-performed, & the script is amazing. They have to have started podcasting elsewhere, plus Alba's voice reminds me of a professor in the podcast "Our Fair City"... Hmm... =j
  • Smileybem365
    Awesome podcasts
    I loved Alba Salix & I started the Axe & Crown and all the characters have grown on me so much. Excited for Season 2 of Alba!
  • Organa57
    Hysterical!
    A wonderful comedy series with perfect dry humor. Love it!
  • IzzyXyr
    Love it!!!
    I finished the entire series in two days. :)
  • kkbr00ks
    Love this podcast!
    This podcast was recommended to me by a coworker and I love it! I binged all the episodes and can’t wait for more!
  • 167-563-673
    High quality fantasy podcasting on all points
    The best praise I can give this podcast is that it is so cleverly written and portrayed that even when the main characters are up to evil or mischief you laugh and root for them all the more.
  • OkieLane
    For those who knew and Loved Granny Weatherwax or at least had a healthy fear of her.
    Maybe I should have use that as a review instead of a title. Also this Magnus is more like Taako
  • plasticduckman
    Can’t wait for new episodes
    Only discovered the world of audio drama podcast a few short months ago to listen to during my commute. My only complaint of the show is went through the episode to fast. Many times I’ve had to throw on head phone when I got to work to squeeze in another episode. Really loved the axe and crown mini series as well. It added a great deal of depth into a already immersive world. Great writing, sound quality and all around amazing productions. Keep it up
  • Savanna Dollins
    My Favorite Podcast
    I cannot wait for more from Alba and crew and more Axe and Crown
  • WillWolfSnyder
    Love Alba Salix
    What a fun show! So well written and funny. Voice acting is top notch!
  • Songtresses
    Humorous, excellently acted, directed and written
    I really enjoy this little ancient fantasy land of faeries and hilarious maladies and silly scenarios. It’s really wholesome and uplifting. Puts me in a great mood. I would love to hear about season 2. It certainly deserves more attention.
  • Fishbonius
    Witty and well done
    Very funny with good stories. Great characters, voice acting , and sound design. Keep up the good work. A good funny bone tickling.
  • Mighty Orphan
    5 Star Podcast
    Alba is too much fun.
  • Sassquachcomics
    Dude, so fun.
    Whip smart and fast paced. I dig it. Especially good if you're jogging.
  • StarfruitBat
    Brilliant!
    I love Alba Salix and Axe & Crowl! Two remarkable shows on one remarkable feed! Bust out your GPS (Gnoming Positioning System) and discover great adventures in Farloria today!
  • OswinTheHuman
    I love it
    Fairy tales with snarky characters always make me chuckle, and this is no exception.
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