Sandman Stories Presents
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Creator: Dustin Steichmann
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Tired but can't fall asleep? Here I do my best to find interesting stories from the public domain and read them to you until you fall asleep. The stories are mostly folktales from around the world. Best listened to during work, during commutes, when you are trying to fall asleep, or any time that you need a calm friend to read to you. Enjoy! All of my links can be found here~ https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
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Episodes:
EP 249: Sioux- Fifth and Sixth Nights (Eastman)
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#sioux #folktale
In the first story, we learn why nobody likes a braggart, and in the second story, we learn why you don’t go sticking your hands in cracks after midnight.
Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Windtalker and the Big One Live - Native American flute music by Randy “Windtalker” Motz
Sound Effects: Fire burning with crackle, inside fireplace from Zapsplat
Photo Credit: "Raccoon" by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Old Bones by Andy Earnshaw
Listener Shoutout: Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret.
EP 248: Lion Loses; Death comes To Man; A Zulu Version (Honey)
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#southafrica #folklore
In the first story, Lion gets tied to a bush, but can't catch the culprit. In the second story, the moon tells man that they will die and come back like her, but the rabbit just doesn't listen. And in the third story, Chameleon is given the task of telling men that they will live forever, but he is too slow in getting that message to them.
Source: SOUTH-AFRICAN FOLK-TALES BY JAMES A. HONEŸ, M.D.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Mbube) world-known choral group South Africa llc
Sounds: 502204__fenixevendir__cicadas-and-frogs-antioquia-suroccidental-bolombolo-colombia
Podcast shoutout: British History Podcast
Listener Shoutout: Olathe Kansas
Photo Credit: "Skull" by BenedictFrancis is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 247: The Alan and the Hunters; The Man and the Alan; Sogsogot (Cole)
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT
In the first story, a man just wants to find some fire to roast a pig, but he comes across an Alan's house instead. What will he do?
In the second story, a man plays dead and gets a reward from the Alans, but they wouldn't really burn down his house, would they?
And in the third story, Sogsogot goes on a wild adventure and his ghost wife makes him throw feathers at other ghosts. Wild.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales, by Mabel Cook Cole
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound: LS_34227-1_ph_Night.wav by kevp888 -- https://freesound.org/s/464749/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Music: The Philippine Choral Society of Mississauga - Simbanggabi
Photo: "Grey headed Flying fox" by smurfun is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Scene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast from the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we are—really—and how we got this way. The show is produced and hosted by John Biewen, along with collaborators, and distributed by PRX.
Listener Shoutout: Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria, the oldest current capital in the world and, according to some, the fourth holiest city in Islam. Known colloquially in Syria as aš-Šām and dubbed, poetically, the "City of Jasmine", Damascus is a major cultural center of the Levant and the Arab world. Wikipedia
EP 246: Nigeria- Tortoise and the King; Tortoise and Mr Fly; Erin and Erinomi (Ogumefu)
Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#yoruba #nigeria #folktale
In the first story, the king promises his daughter, but then goes back on his word. In the second story, Tortoise wants to know how his neighbor gets so rich. And in the third story, Tortoise plays tug of war, but pulls more than his weight.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Lagos at night by jilla2021 on freesound
Music: Ayinla Omowura
Photo Credit: "Baby Elongated Tortoise, Indotestudo elongata in Kaeng Krachan national park" by tontantravel is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Video by Headliner
Listener Shoutout: Vanuatu is a South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometers.
Podcast shoutout: Inside the Great Khan's Tent. In the Great Khan’s Tent hosted by Saif Beg is a bi-weekly episodic narrative Podcast focusing on the History, Literature, and Folk Literature from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia including Mongolia and the Russian Far East, and South Asia.
EP 245: Louisiana- King Peacock, Singing Bones, Simple John (Fortier)
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#louisiana #folktale
In the first story, we have echoes of sleeping beauty without out all of the kissing sleeping women thing. In the second one, a dad learns why the butcher's meat is so cheap. And in the final story, Dumb John proves that he isn't a dumb as people think.
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: On My Way to New Orleans by COLLINS AND HARLAN; Macdonald; Von Tilzer
Sound Effects: Frogs by Dustin Steichmann
Photo Credit "Peacock" by Kristine 233 is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: And the podcast shoutout is to Because Language. You’ve probably heard me talk about them before. It’s Daniel, Hedwig, and Ben talking all things linguistics.
Listener Shoutout: And the listener shoutout is to Tirana Albania. This is the capital and largest city in Albania.
EP 244: Korea- Shoes For Hats (Griffis)
Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#korea #folktale
Ever wonder how writing came to Japan? Listen to this hot propaganda track about how the Japanese people came to Korea and took people of learning.
Source: KOREAN FAIRY TALES BY WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 해.품.달. 커버영상. (피리.생황) kim bo ri
Sound Effects: Rain too by Dustin Steichmann Photo credit: "Peddler merchants of Joseon Dynasty" by KOREA.NET - Official page of the Republic of Korea is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Video by Headliner
Podcast Shoutout: The History of Georgia
Listener Shoutout: Indianapolis
EP 243: Japan- The Story Of The Man Who Did Not Wish To Die (Ozaki)
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#japan #folktale
In this story, the main character is afraid of death. To cure this, he is sent to the land where people never die, founded by Xu Fu (Jofuku). Turns out, this isn't a great option either. What's a guy to do?
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: SCO音乐摘录 - Song of Night 《夜歌》
Sound Effects: 7am Farm by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: One Mic: Black History Join us as we dive in little known persons and events from Black History every other Monday and learn more about the intricacies of Black History and its relationship with American History.
Listener Shoutout: Algiers is the capital city of Algeria, on the country’s Mediterranean coast. It’s known for the whitewashed buildings of the Kasbah, a medina with steep winding streets, Ottoman palaces and a ruined citadel.
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#india #folktale
In the first story, a boy is rescued by a magic bull who gives him sweets. What could make him forget such a friend? In the second story, a brahmin gets greedy and loses out on riches. And in the final story, the Raja loses a bet to his wife, but then he kicks her out. What is she to do?
Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Live tribal Traditional folk music of the ancient India
Sound Effects: Kitchen Window by Dustin Steichmann
Video by Headliner
"Brahmin bull (48671330857)" by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Ratchet Book Club
This is a beautiful podcast hosted by a golden voiced man. Rashanii is a national treasure.
Listener shoutout is to Machakos Kenya
This city in was founded in 1887 and was the first capital of the colony the british established in Kenya. In 1899, the british changed their colonial capital to Nairobi. The city was named after a Kamba chief who moved there from a nearby city named Sultan Hamud. And so to my Kamba speaking listener I say Ni muvea and Koma nesa. Thank you and goodnight
EP 241: Ghana- Quarcoo Bah-Boni; King Chameleon And The Animals; A Foolish Thing (Barker)
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#ghana #folktale
In today's stories we will meet the worst child ever, a super speedy chameleon, and Anansi's greed. Enjoy these stories from Barker and Sinclaire.
Source: West African Folk-Tales, by William Henry Barker
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Rocking Kumasi Asuoyeboa
Sound Effects: Front Yard by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Slavstvuyte- Slavstvuyte is a podcast dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of Slavic languages. Join me as we delve into the rich history, vibrant cultures, and diverse communities that make up the Slavic-speaking world.
Listener Shoutout: Santo Domingo, DR
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EP 240: Georgia- Ghvthisavari (I am of God) (Wardrop)
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#georgia #kartli #folktale
An apple a day keeps the nine headed devi away. Also, be sure your mom isn't sending you off on errands that might get you killed. Enjoy!
Source: Georgian Folk Tales Translated by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: SHIDA KARTLI - region in Georgia(with music Meufe Zenoni ) - by GEORGIAN svani
Sound Effects: Let's ZZZ part three by Dustin Steichmann
Video by headliner
Podcast Shoutout: The Appalachian Folklore Podcast
A wild hike through the history and migration of the folk culture, stories, traditions, and haints hidden in the hills and hollers of Appalachia.
Listener Shoutout: Namur Belgium
Music Suggestion: JMara - Mahal Kong Pilipinas. a really touching song by a Filipino artist "Giorgi Sakaadze Statue, Kaspi, Shida Kartli, Georgia" by David&Bonnie is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 239: Ecuador- She Who Never Cries, The Macaws (Conde)
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#ecuador #folktale
In this episode we learn about a girl who never cries. Her tears are said to be the cure for the world, but who can make her cry? And in the second story, Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: night_on_the_river by WilliamDauricio on freesound.org
Toucan recording: XC821017 · Yellow-throated Toucan on xeno-canto.org recorded by rudy gelis
Music: carnaval de Quito danza zambiceña Creative Commons
"sangre de drago" by lexusinabasket is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Video by Headliner
Podcast Shoutout: Well That is interesting Join Jill ChaCha every week as they take The Flock on a journalistic, storytelling adventure into new, bizarre, often unexpected findings. The tales are epic and the laughter is plentiful.
Listener Shoutout: Tokyo officially the Tokyo Metropolis (東京都, Tōkyō-to), is the capital city of Japan and one of the most populous cities in the world,
EP 238: Bengal- The Boy whom Seven Mothers Suckled (Dey)
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#bengal #folklore
In this story, the king wants a baby, and then with a new queen everything goes sideways. Anyone for a slice of mango?
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by the Rev. Lal Behari Day
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: মুর্শিদি গান –murshidi gan village song
Sound Effects: coldwater_stream_01 by tim.kahn on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Verbal Diorama. Hosted by Em, this show goes behind the scenes and tells you all about how a movie gets made. She gives you the inspiration and the path the movie takes until it gets made.
Listener Shoutout: The listener shout out is to Malé, the capital of the maldives. It is one of the most densely packed cities in the world. There are over 200 thousand people living in just over 8 square miles. It is a cool mix of Dravidian people who migrated to the islands from south India and Sri Lanka and Arab traders who built up the area.
Music suggestion: B.I (비아이) ‘Tasty’ Official just some good funky kpop. I like his other song BTBT and this is just more of him being an awesome dancer and fun singer. Enjoy!
EP 237: Azores- The Listening King (Eells)
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#Azores #folktale
In this story, three sisters get what they asked for, but some of them aim too low and get jealous. What happens when the king listens to them?
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Desgarrada, "Fado Mouraria" - "Quadras soltas"
Sound Effects: Ocean Crete by norwayjohn on freesound dot org
Photo: By unknown Portuguese - Scan from my book: Reis de Portugal: Fernando II by Rita Gomes, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28405272
Video by Headliner
Podcast Shoutout: Canceled for Maintenance
Listener Shoutout: Mersch Luxembourg
Music Suggestion: Chini Chini by Matata
EP 236: Armenia- The Twins (Seklemian)
Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#Armenia #folklore
In the story we read about some amazing twins. It has echoes of a Turkish tale from before, and one from Bengal but that is no surprise. Source: Armenian Folk Tales collected by A.G. Seklemian
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: DUDUK Martin Kazaryan - Amen aravot
Sound Effects: Frogs_01.WAV by eyecandyuk
Podcast shoutout: Radio Omniglot
Listener Shoutout: Bender District Moldova
Video by Headliner
Photo Credit: "Թանգարանի շենք. Հայաստանի ազգագրության պետական թանգարանը, ArmAg (21)" by Armineaghayan is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Music Suggestion: Matata-Inakubalika Swahili funky music
EP 235: Panchatantra- Ch 15 Passion and the Owl; CH 16 Ugly's Trust Abused (Ryder)
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#panchatantra #india #folktale In chapter 15 a swan is killed because of a bad omen. In chapter 16, a Camel named ugly goes along with the crowd to disastrous effect. Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Tungna Tamang Selo By Bir Bahadur B.K Sound Effects: file0268.wav by soundstew on Freesound.org "Kamel" by greger.ravik is licensed under CC BY 2.0. "Swan on Ticino River in Sesto Calende, Lobardy, Italy" by www.ralfsteinberger.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 234: Türkiye- The Laughing Apple and the Weeping Apple (Kunoz)
Thu, 30 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#Turkey #Folklore
A tale as old as time: a boy breaks a jar and is cursed to love something difficult. Will his older brothers do the right thing? of course not. Let's go
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales [1913] by Ignácz Kúnos
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Türk Müzikleri - Yosmam! Tatar Türkçesi! (a really good song!)
Sound Effects: AMBIENCE 1 CRICKETS AT NIGHT.wav by MessyAcousticApocalypse666 on freesound.org
Video by Headliner
Photo Credit: "Apple" by rdenubila is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: How to English TEFL Podcast
Listener Shoutout: Raleigh NC https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh,_North_Carolina
EP 233: Sioux- The Third-Fourth Evenings (Eastman)
Thu, 23 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#sioux #lakota #storytelling
Today we are back in the book of Sioux folktales written down by Charles Eastman. We are entering the third and fourth nights where we hear about an eagle and a beaver and then about the war party.
Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Dakota Hostiles Singers Intertribal Song Powwow Times
Sound Effects: Field_ambience_6.wav by pan14 on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle House- Public domain stories read by your neighborhood curmudgeon. Enjoy!
Listener Shoutout: The Azores in the Atlantic
Video by Headliner
Photo credit: "Beaver Shot" by Paul Stevenson is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 232: South Africa- The Lion Who Dressed Up As A Woman + more (Honey)
Thu, 16 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#southafrica #folklore
Today we are back in the book of south african folklore written down by James A Honey. In the first story, a lion pretends to be a woman and the kraal mother needs some milk. In the second story, Jackal gives the sun a piggy back ride. And in the third story, horse messes up and is cursed to know death.
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 704917__geoffvt__zulu-drums-dumazulu
Sound Effects: 328136__maynardkenmuir__ambience-monring-garden on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Fabulous Folklore
Listener Shoutout: Naga, officially the City of Naga or the Pilgrim City of Naga, is a 1st class independent component city in the Bicol Region of the Philippines.
Music Suggestion: titom yuppe tshwala bami South African Amapiano music
Video by Headliner
Photo Credit: "Lion" by elPadawan is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 231: Philippines- The Story of Sayen; Tree With Agate Beads; The Striped Blanket (Cole)
Thu, 09 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#philippines #folktale
In the first story, a super man has a very unattractive mum and gets tricked into marrying the wrong woman. In the second story, a man finds a surprise in a cave, but on his way back, the treasures vanish. And in the final story, a Tinguian man learns why blankets shouldn’t look like bacon.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Igorot Ifugao Traditional Dance by Elder Women
Sounds Effects: summer meadow near village in the morning by Garuda1982
Video by Headliner
Podcast Shoutout: Beyond the Rainbow LGBT+ and crime crossovers
Listener Shoutout: Ankara Türkiye I would love to see you
Picture Credit: "File:Binakol, Northern Luzon, Abra, Tinguian, post World War II.JPG" by MyName (Hiart (talk)) is marked with CC0 1.0.
EP 230: Nigeria The Cooking-Pot; The Parrot; The Ghost-Catcher (Ogumefu)
Thu, 02 May 2024 11:30:00 GMT
Today we are back in the book of Nigerian folklore written down by M.I. Ogumefu. In the first story, a wife gives away something she doesn’t know is invaluable. In the second story, a parrot cannot lie and causes its owners plenty of headaches. And in the third story, some nobles send societal exiles to the new capital in order to spook the king.
Source: Yoruba Legands by M.I. Ogumefu
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: AMBForst_Edge Of The forest.Birds.Deaf cuckoo.Cuculus optatus 1_EM.wav
Music: Ayinla Omowura
Podcast Shoutout: Film Rage
Listener Shoutout: Jemulpo Korea
Photo Credit: "African Grey Parrot" by Charles Patrick Ewing is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Music Suggestion: TitoM & Yuppe - Tshwala Bam [Ft. S.N.E & EeQue] (Fun South African beats)
Video by Headliner
EP 229: Louisiana- The Marriage Of Brother Rabbit (Fortier)
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#louisiana #folktale
In this story, rabbit likes to get drunk and beat his lioness wife. Will the elephants intervene?
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: 729396__heckfricker__campfire-02 on Freesound.org
Music: Old Hen Cackle by Coleman and Harper
Podcast Shoutout: The Family Plot
Listener Shoutout: Legazpi PH
Video by Headliner
"Black and white rabbits Kōno" is marked with CC0 1.0.
Music suggestion: Magestic Legend (this is a guy I know from going to his shows way back in the day. He's talented and this album is slept on.)
EP 228: Korea- The Sky Bridge of Birds; Longka (Griffis)
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#korea #folktale
In the first story, we hear the Korean version of the folktale explaining the milky way. You can hear that story in episode 159 from over a year ago. And the second story is about a dancing woman who saves the nation.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: steady late night rain.WAV By mshahen
on freesound.org
Music: [한국 남도 민요] 대감 놀이,명창,명인---묵계월,지연화 Traditional music from southern Korea.
Podcast Shoutout: For Your Reference
Listener Shoutout: Tegucigalpa Honduras. Commonly known as Teguz, this is the capital of the country.
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Music Suggestion: Stiff Pap "Ngomso"
EP 227: Japan- The Story of Princess Hase (中将姫) (Ozaki)
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#Japan #folktale #Cinderella
Today we are back in the book of Japanese folklore written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Tonight’s story is about a princess that does everything right, but is still hated by her step mother. Like Cinderella, but from a few thousand years ago.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: winterbeach.wav
Music: 月桃節 東京月桃三味線 Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto Shamisen
Listener Shoutout: Montreal Canada
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Photo Credit: Woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from ''Twenty-four Accomplishments of Imperial Japan'' (1881).
EP 226: India- The Monkey, The Tiger, And The Princess; The Jackal And The Guana (Dracott)
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#india #folktale
Welcome back listeners to Sandman Stories Presents, a folklore podcast where I read you to sleep or until the next story, I’m your host, Dustin. Today we are back in the book of Indian folklore written down in the Shimla Village tales recorded by Alice Dracott. In the first story, a prince is helped out by a monkey, who wants nothing more than to go home. And in the second story, the Jackal wants to be treated like a king, but there is confusion in his hoo ha.
Source: SIMLA VILLAGE TALES OR, FOLK TALES FROM THE HIMALAYAS BY ALICE ELIZABETH DRACOTT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Frogs by Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ghei Chhand Makarand - Jake Charkey | North Indian Cello | Hindustani Classical | Gayaki Ang
Photo Credit:"Grand Cayman Blue Iguana" by o palsson is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Video by Headliner
And the podcast shoutout is to the Teacher Think Aloud podcast. This is a wonderful podcast aimed at helping teachers do better. Hosts Anna and Shey do a great job of bringing classroom issues to the show and talking about how teachers can handle them. Really good folks and I’m so happy that they create content for my profession. And if you like their show as much as I do, give them a like, a rating, and a review.
And the listener shoutout is to PohnPei Micronesia. Don’t confuse it with the Roman city of yore. To visualize where it is at, think of Papua New Guinea and go north east about 2000 kilometers. For miles, um…. Have fun with that. It’s a very wet island that has jungles in the interior and beautiful shores. The language, Phonpeien, is part of the Australnesian languages which includes Hawaiian and Maori and Malagasy. And of course I would love to visit this island some day. So to my listeners on Pohnpei, I say Kalahngan and Pwohng mwahu Thank you and goodnight
EP 225: Ghana- The Robber and the Old Man; Two Leopard Stories (Baker)
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#ghana #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Ghanaian folklore written down by W.H. Barker. In the first story, we learn how to bull yourself out of a court case. In the second, we learn why Rams live at home while the leopard lives in the forest. And in the final story, we learn about biting the cat that feeds you and why Leopards are like nascar drivers.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: GHAMSU Choir UCC - Highlife medley - JD21
Sound Effects: Cheonggyecheon Long by Dustin Steichmann
Bird Sound Effect: XC788596 · African Cuckoo-Hawk · Aviceda cuculoides recorded by Alain Verneau on Xeno-Canto.org
Podcast Shoutout: Japan Distilled. Do you like sake? Shochu? Then you need to check out Steve and Chris, and their sound guy Rich. They have decades of tasting experience and can give you the history of each brewery or spirit that they cover. It’s super fun and a good insight into Japanese spirits by a couple of guys who really know their stuff. And if you like the show as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, and a review.
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Listener Shoutout: Bamako Mali. I’m still not sure how someone in the city found my podcast, but I’m glad that they listened to at least one episode. Bamako is the capital of the country of Mali, which is the legacy of the Malian empire. This city has seen the likes of Mansa Musa who traded salt for gold and then messed up the whole gold market when he went on hajj and flooded it with gold gifts. People have lived in the city since the paleolithic era. Of course it was also colonized by France during the ransacking of Africa by the European powers. It did make me smile when they dropped French from their official languages. And so today, I’ll be attempting the main language Bambara. To the listener in Bamako I say Aw ni ce and Aw ni su Thank you and goodnight
Photo: "Wahoo the Leopard" by CarolineG2011 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 224: Georgia- Fate (Wardrop)
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#Georgia #folktale
In this story the prince is unable to find love until he unseals his fate and stabs a sick lady.
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: ANDRANIK SARKAVAG TOTIK YAR Andranik sarkavag Manukyan
Sound Effects: Hua Hin 4:30am by Dustin Steichmann
and XC685015 - Eurasian Blue Tit - Cyanistes caeruleus satunini.mp3 by Ding Li Yong
Podcast Shoutout: Reddit on Wiki. Hosts John, the punny pinoy, Josh, the sweet international host, and ya boy Sean, Houston’s finest, gang up with a rotating cast of advice givers and work through your weirdest reddit stories and give you the best advice three cis hetero partnered men can give. And it is really good. Like these guys really think it through and are super kind. And so if you like their show as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, an ogtha, and a review.
Listener Shoutout: And the listener shoutout is to Thiruvan anthapuram (or Trivandrum). It is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. The meaning of the city name is "The City of Lord Ananta” It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries. ― Google
It’s also where a fun drama called “the good karma hospital” is supposed to be set. And of course, I would love to visit there. I wonder if folks get tired of me saying that.
Video by Headliner Photo Credit "Caravaggio Fortune Teller" by rjhuttondfw is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 223: Ecuador Wings of Ash, The Shuar Goddess of the Earth (Conde)
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:30:00 GMT
#ecuador #folklore
Today we are back in the book of Ecuadorian folklore written down by Mario Conde. A big thank you to him for letting me record these stories. In the first story, we learn about the origin of biting insects. In the second story, from deep in the amazon, we learn about how the Shuar women learned to grow crops.
Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects:
1. Black-billed Mountain Toucan · Andigena nigrirostris spilorhynchus Charlie Vogt, XC93164. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/93164
2. jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj available at freesound.org
Music: Mariachi Loco De Guayaquil
Photo Credit: "Shuar in Parque de Logroño" by Jlh249 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Podcast Shoutout: The Vocal Fries. Hosts Carrie and Megan are deep in the world of linguistics and language. They also care deeply about people and want to see marginalized voices not be silenced through discrimination. Also, they know that having two women as hosts will drive jerks who care more about who is talking than what is said crazy. So if you want to learn about cool voices, vocal discrimination, and how young women often lead language change, go and give them a listen.
Listener Shoutout: Zalec (Xa-Lets) Slovenia. From Wikipedia- Žalec was attested in written sources as Saxenburc and Sachsenwelde in 1182 (and as Saschenvelde in 1232 and Sachsenfelde in 1256). The medieval German names are based on folk etymology from the Slovene name, probably the genitive of the plural form *Žalci. This in turn was based on the personal name *Zal and would mean 'descendants of Žal'. In modern German the settlement was known as Sachsenfeld.
Music Suggestion: RAMENGVRL & SIHK - QUARANTINE N CHILL
EP 222: Bengal-The Story of Swet-Basanta (Day)
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#Bengal #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Bengal folklore written down by Lal Behari Day. In today’s story we will learn about Swet Basanta. There are a couple of words I want you to know before we get into the story. Almirah is a closet or wardrobe. Ghataks are professional marriage brokers. Manik is a great jewel of incomparable beauty. And a howdah is a fancy seat for riding elephants. Please don’t ride elephants.
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day 1912
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: মুর্শিদি গান –murshidi gan village song
Sound Effects: frog sound by Balaram_Mahalder on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: And the podcast shoutout is to The Faerie Folk. If you love very local folklore in the UK, this is the podcast for you. Although the releases are sporadic, each episode is to be cherished and listened to again and again. And if you like her show as much as I do, go and give her a like, a rating, and a review.
Listener Shoutout: And the listener shout out is to Rabat Morocco. I don’t have a personal connection aside from wanting to live there, so here is Google’s quick rundown of the city. Rabat, Morocco's capital, rests along the shores of the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. It's known for landmarks that speak to its Islamic and French-colonial heritage, including the Kasbah of the Udayas. This Berber-era royal fort is surrounded by formal French-designed gardens and overlooks the ocean. The city's iconic Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret, soars above the ruins of a mosque. Of course I would love to visit there someday. Just looking at the map gave me a few holiday ideas. And so to my listeners in Rabat I say Alif Shukran and Tisbalakheer. Thank you and goodnight
EP 221: Azores- Maria of the Forest; How Honoria Kept Her Promise (Eells)
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#azores #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Azorean folklore written down by Elsie Spicer Eells. In the first story, a tween king tries to kill the girl he is fated to marry. And in the second one, we get what could be a distant cousin of Snow White.
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Coimbra - R. Ferrão (classical guitar)
Sound Effects: Night Field by SinewaveLab Photo Credit "Snow White:‘Someday your prince will come…’," by Loco Steve is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Video by Headliner
Podcast Shoutout: Gochujang Gang
Listener Shoutout: Arlington Texas
Music suggestion: Money by Lisa of Black Pink
EP 220: Armenia- The Magic Ring (Seklemian)
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#Armenia #folktale
In this story, a man’s kindness is repaid many fold, but is tricked out of his riches by a lying thief with echoes of Aladdin. There is also a bit of Urashima Taro (episode 76) in taking care of animals and paying people to leave them alone. And a tiny echo of episode 106 from Korea where the dog needs to keep something precious in its mouth.
Source: Armenian Folk Tales collected by A.G. Seklemian
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ashot Ghevondyan - Erevan (popuri) Աշոտ Ղևոնդյան - Երևան (Պոպուրի) Ашот Гевондян -Ереван
Sound effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: book retorts. Hosts Danielle and Sam take you through books, movies, graphic novels, and whatever else they come across to keep you entertained. Episodes come out every other wednesday and I have to say I quite enjoy their media breakdowns. And if you like their show as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, and a five star review to help spread them around.
Listener Shoutout: Birmingham UK. “Birmingham is a major city in England’s West Midlands region, with multiple Industrial Revolution-era landmarks that speak to its 18th-century history as a manufacturing powerhouse. It’s also home to a network of canals, many of which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and are now lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.” ― says Google.
And so to my listeners in Birmingham and their lovely brummy accents I say “thank you and goodnight”
Photo Credit: "Hercules Ring" by Calgary Reviews is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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EP 219: Panchatantra CH 13 Leap and Creep; CH 14 The Blue Jackal
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#panchatantra #india #folktale
In the last story, we heard about a man who saved some animals and was repaid, but when he saved a man, things went in another direction. In this story, we learn about a flea and a bedbug who have a hard time sharing a bed. In the second story, Victor warns Lively about Rusty's supposed plans to eat him.
Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Indian Background music copyright free by Bharati Music Company
Sound Effects: 130216_01 Outdoor Ambience, pigeons take off. India, Pushkar, Brahma Ghat lake.wav by Anantich
Photo Credit: "Golden Jackal" by Stig Nygaard is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Edited to be blue by Dustin Steichmann
Music suggestion: Bomba Estéreo - Soy Yo (Official Video) a very fun song.
EP 218: Turkey- The Storm Fiend (Kunoz)
Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#turkey #folktale #turkiye
Today we are back in the book of Turkish folklore written down by Ignaz Kunos. This story is about a prince in need of a princess and the adventures he has getting her. Also, it has the guy with the balls of day and night in the last Armenian story. A listener said that they might be related and here’s a very similar story.
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales [1913] by Ignácz Kúnos
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Halayi /Hış hışı hançer & çayın öte yüzünde / Tanar Çatalpınar & Tan
Sound Effects: Turkey - Evening Birds & Nature Ambiance by EpicWizard
Picture Credit: "Sand storm in Dakhla" by Evgeni Zotov is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
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Podcast Shoutout: Lingthusiasm Hosts Gretchen and Lauren go out of their way to make linguistic concepts easier for us lay folks to swallow. They also cover a lot of stuff that makes me go “why do we say that?” And so if you like their podcast as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, and a review.
Listener Shoutout: Gaborone Botswana Named after Kgosi Gaborone, or King Gaborone, a king of the Tlokwa people. There is evidence of people residing where the city stands, going back to around 400 bce. During the early 19th century, there was a lot of upheaval and migration in the area. In 1966, it became only the 11th British dependency to become independent. It is on the very edge of Botswana and South Africa. It is a great place for seeing lots of beautiful wildlife. And so I would love to visit. And to my listeners in Gaborone I say “Ke a leboga and Robala sentle”
EP 217: Sioux- The Second Evening (Eastman)
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#sioux #folktale #dakota
This is the second evening and we will hear about being the loudest mouth in the pond. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Long Frogs by Dustin Steichmann
Music: Grandfather Frank Fools Crow Lakota Speech & Song - Kyle, South Dakota - 1970’s
Podcast Shoutout: Legendary Africa by Theshira Pather
Listener Shoutout: St Helier, Jersey
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Photo Credit: "There's a Frog in there Somewhere" by Photos of Nature's Calm is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
EP 216: South Africa- Lion and Baboon, The Zebra, and more (Honey)
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:39:40 GMT
#southafrica #folklore
Today we are back in the book of South African folklore written down by James A Honey. In the first story, we see baboon outwit lion with a set of falsies. In the second story we learn why Baboon has a hairless back. In the third story, we learn of a time when Lion could fly, but then loses that power. And in the final story, we learn why Lion should listen to his mother. Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Forward TripleDread - Mbira Busker
Sound Effects: Fresh Water Spring River FlowsNieu-Bethesda (Karoo Ambience).wav Podcast Shoutout: And the podcast shoutout is to Just the Zoo of Us. Listener Shoutout: Lima Peru
Picture credit: "Zebra, gazelle, baboons" by chericbaker is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Video by Headliner
EP 215: Philippines- The Story of Kanag; The Story of the Tikgi (Cole)
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#philippines #folktale Today we are back in the book of Philippine folklore written down by Mary Cooke Cole. In the first story, the son is tired of doing his chores and has a bird brain idea. Luckily, he finds someone to chew betel nut with. And in the second story birds aren’t always what they seem. So if they ask to help you harvest rice, you had better let them.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Bahay Kubo Philippine Madrigal Singers 2022
Sound Effects: Morning Surf at Boracay, Philippines.wav by nervousneal
Podcast Shoutout: Afriwetu is a great podcast. If you want to know precolonial history in Africa, this is the show to listen to. Hosted by Mona, this show has history and folktales. She brings a love of the continent and the people. And if you like her show as much as I do, like, subscribe, and leave her a 5 star rating.
Listener Shoutout: to Sydney which accounts for 18% of my Aussie listeners. Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs. And so I say to the listeners in Sydney Thank you and goodnight
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Photo: An Itneg shaman renewing an offering to the spirit shield (1922, Philippines)
EP 214: Nigeria- The Secret of the Fishing Baskets, The Ten Goldsmiths (Ogumefu)
Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#nigeria #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Yoruba folklore written down by O.M. Ogumifu. We have two stories today. In the first, a man is kind to a stranger and is rewarded. In the second, a goldsmith has to figure out which of his ten sons deserves to inherit his wealth. Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Tiny trickling forest creek (loopable) by Mjeno
Music: DECEMBER WEDDING IN LAGOS 2022
Photo credit: "Fisher men's canoe fish in Badagry market river, Lagos. Nigeria" by Koutchika Lihouenou Gaspard is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Podcast Shoutout: History of Byzantium. Robin does a great job of adding on to the classic history of Rome podcast. He takes a look at the successor to Rome that lasted through many different rulers, until it finally collapsed and gave us a they might be giants classic.
Listener Shoutout: Chicago! I love you!
Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:30:00 GMT
#louisiana #folktale
In the first story, we get an odd mix of stories to show why tigers don’t like dogs. In the second story, Brother Rabbit is being tricky again. In the final story, Mr Owl and Mr Mockingbird are courting Ms Mockingbird. Why is Mr Owl not making any progress?
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: RINGTAIL BLUES by LOUISIANA FIVE; WILLIAMS; ROBINSON
Sound Effects: AHEV Forest by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: "Mockingbird" by Charles Patrick Ewing is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Video by Headliner
Podcast Shoutout: Uncanny Japan- Japanese Myths, Folktales, Folklore and Language
Listener Shoutout: Colombo, Sri Lanka Colombo is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, the Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. via Wikipedia
EP 212: Korea- Sir One Long Body And Madam Thousand Feet (Griffis)
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#Korea #folktale
In this story we hear about the engagement of Mr Worm and Ms Millipede and the problems that might arise in their marriage. Enjoy!
Source: KOREAN FAIRY TALES BY WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 천년의만남 그 여섯번쨰 - 여창가곡 '계면평롱'
Sound Effects: Storm on Wideman Farm by Dustin Steichmann
Photo Credit: "Millipede - Belize" by Thomas Shahan 3 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Bunny Trails Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase.
Listener Shoutout: Kolkata India
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EP 211: Japan- The Shinansha (Ozaki)
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#japan #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Japanese folklore by Yei Theodora Ozaki. This story has to do with compasses, magic, and the fog of war.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Sakura Sakura covered by Shub
Sound Effects: Campfire in the Forest with Birds by West Wolf from Zapsplat.com
Listener Shoutout: Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. In the center, sprawling Lusaka City Market sells clothing, produce and other goods. The National Museum exhibits archaeological finds and contemporary art. Nearby, the Freedom Statue commemorates Zambia's struggle for independence. South of the city, Munda Wanga Environmental Park has a wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden. The Lilayi Elephant Nursery cares for orphaned elephants. ― Google
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Photo Credit: "Chinese 'South-pointing' chariot (magnetic compass)" is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
EP 210: India- Sheik Chilli (Dracott)
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#india #folktale Today we are back in the book of Shima folk tales by Alice Dracott. Here we have two quick stories about Sheik Chilli, who isn't the brightest, but he has a good heart.
Source: SIMLA VILLAGE TALES OR, FOLK TALES FROM THE HIMALAYAS BY ALICE ELIZABETH DRACOTT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: KAANCHI | Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun | Himachali Folk | PAHARI | Rajeev Chamba| JUNOON | Saibaba Studios
Sound Effects: Rain In Car with Birds by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Tracing Owls- An eccentrically nuanced exploration into Fortean philosophy, focusing on the roles of Mother Nature, the Trickster and the experiencer in shaping phenomena, with tremendous doses of absurdity, mischief, but also humility! Cryptids, UFOs, Paranormal phenomena, High strangeness and Fortean anomalies, do they all possibly originate from the same source? Are they actually a mirror to our own subconsciousness, and what may they teach us about ourselves? We seek to catalogue the overlooked, spotlight the disregarded, and remind that the cosmic expanse is much greater than our understanding of it!
Listener Shoutout: Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a compact city on the Miljacka River, surrounded by the Dinaric Alps. Its center has museums commemorating local history, including Sarajevo 1878–1918, which covers the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that sparked World War I. Landmarks of the old quarter, Baščaršija, include the Ottoman-era Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque. -Wikipedia
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EP 209: Ghana- Maku Mawu and Maku Fia (Baker)
Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#ghana #folklore
In this story there are two men whose names determine their fates. Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Awudome Cultural Group Performance, Volta Region, Ghana (part 2 of 2)
Sound Effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The Manic Pixie Weirdo Relationships lets talk about it
Listener Shoutout: Departmento De Cortes Honduras- Cortés is one of the 18 departments of Honduras. The department covers an area of 3,954 km² and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 1,612,762, making it the most populous in Honduras
Photo Credit: "File:His Royal Majesty,Okyenhene Osagyefuo Nana Amoatia Ofori Panin,King of Akyem Abuakwa,Ghana,Africa..jpg" by Couslin is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
EP 208: Georgia- The Frog's Skin (Wardrop)
Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#Georgia #folklore
In this story, three brothers shot arrows to find their wives. The youngest got a frog. Will they be able to be happy, husband and alewife?
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Getting Down and Wordy Humorous Etymological Research Probing English Songs - A moderately researched, moderately funny chat show about popular music and language. We are a Podmoth Network podcast.
Listener Shoutout: East Java, the rugged Indonesian province, includes the eastern part of Java plus Madura and some smaller islands. It’s known for its volcanoes, including active Mt. Bromo, part of the vast Tengger Massif that falls within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Rising from the vast Sea of Sand plain, Bromo affords dramatic crater views and stellar viewpoints over the surrounding countryside.
Photo Source: "Green Tree Frog Litoria caerulea" by Stephen Michael Barnett is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 207: Bengal- The Story of the Rakshasas (Day)
Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#bengal #folklore
In this story, we learn about how Rakshasas and Rakshasis can be killed. We also learn a lot about two brothers, who are briefly separated, but then come back together when love is on the line. Enjoy!
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: lalon video song 2017 kustia !! supper hit video song !!
Sound Effects: Rambuttri Morning by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Levar Burton Reads-
The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath...
Listener Shoutout: Republika Srpska
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Picture Credit: "Maricha makes a throat slitting gesture (Prambanan Ramayana Ballet)" by thaths is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
EP 206: Ecuador- The Golden Hen; The Desire Of The Rocks (Conde)
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#ecuador #folklore
In the first story, we learn about the golden hen and what happens when you try to catch it. In the second we learn about a male and a female rock and the troubles they go through and what they really want.
Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: BRUMAS (pasillo) - Camilo Torres Flores y Camilo Torres
Sound Effects: XC601736 - Peruvian Meadowlark - Leistes bellicosus bellicosus, XC690139 - Scrub Blackbird - Dives warczewiczi warczewiczi, XC275606 - Thick-billed Euphonia - Euphonia laniirostris hypoxantha from https://xeno-canto.org/
Podcast Shoutout: Chatsunami -Chatsunami is a casual chat between friends about a variety of topics from gaming and films to anime and general interests.
Listener Shoutout: Hilo Hawaii
Photo Credit: "Golden Pheasant Longtail red & yellow at bird sanctuary Ginninderra Canberra" by 333junction is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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EP 205: Azores- The Daughter of the King of Naples (Eells)
Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:30:00 GMT
#Azores #folklore
In this story, a prince is convinced that he wants to marry the daughter of the king of Naples. Unfortunately, he has no idea if she exists. By the time he finds out if she is around, it is about time for him to lose her. Can they finally be happy?
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ricardo Ribeiro - Fadinho Alentejano' Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Down Chawaeng by Dustin Steichmann
Shout out: Afrotales The Afro Tales Podcast is our way to explore the versions of folklore told be those melinated people that were brought to the Americas. I have made up my mind to share every collected story on this podcast and therefore on this site. I thank you for visiting, learning and sharing with me.
Listener Shoutout: Cité Soleil With language help from Rose C the Haitian Mama on the Mamalyfe podcast
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Picture Credit: "Princess Caroline of Naples and Sicily 11" by Unknown authorUnknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 204: Halloween- The Devil Comes For Vico (Conde)
Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:30:00 GMT
In this final story of Vico and the Devil, we see Vico enjoy lots of money and women, but in the end, losing his first wife turns him into the sad man he always was. His powers of healing are useless when the person he actually loves passes on. What will Vico's fate be in the end?
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated by Christopher Minster
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Fear(A No Copyright Horror Theme Piano Music)
Sound Effects: Spooky Ambiance by OllieOllie
Video made by Headliner
A big thank you to Mario Conde
Picture credit: (c) Katja Schulz – some rights reserved (CC BY)
EP 203: Halloween- The Prancing Mule; The Flying Witch (Conde)
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:30:00 GMT
In the first story, the city is plagued by a prancing mule and the sounds of a little bell. Perhaps it has something to do with the Incan treasure buried somewhere nearby.
In the second story, a religious woman has a dangerous side. Praise the lord and pass the ammo! But when she tries to cover up a naked man on the street, her whole world changes.
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Come Play with Me Kevin MacLeod
Sound Effects: Spooky Ambiance by OllieOllie
ambience spooky forest.mp3 by marchon11 on Freesound.org
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"The old lady with a white scarf going home from the church on a sunny sunday, at noon" by Cristian Ştefănescu is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 202: Halloween- La Tunda (Conde)
Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:30:00 GMT
In this story, number two of the Halloween series, Pasqual gets seduced by La Tunda. He goes out into the bush and gets hooked by the smell of shrimp. Can he be brought back?
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Halloween Horror Creepy Piano by Alex-Productions Pandas Music
Sound Effects: Drone Loop by Zapsplat, Hua Hin Ocean by Dustin Steichmann
Picture credit: "A Plate of Small Shrimps at home" by Peachyeung316 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 201: Halloween- The Enchanted Priest; The Headless Priest (Conde)
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:30:00 GMT
In the first story, the priest relies on the naivety of a country woman to to get what he wants, only to be condemned in death. And in the second story, a wild headless rider is scaring folks in the town and some local boys decide to get to the bottom of it.
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated by Christopher Minster
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Spooky Drones by Zapsplat
Music: The Twisted Woods - Haunted Forest Music
Super big thank you to Mario Conde for recording these stories and allowing me to read them to you.
By Cesc2003 - own archive, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=111468414
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:30:00 GMT
Hey listeners,
This episode is a friends of the podcast episode. I asked them to tell me about storytelling, storytellers, or stories that they like. Of course my friends went in a variety of ways and gave me all sorts of creative answers. Here are their links in order of appearance:
Legendary Africa/Asian Tapestry/Once Upon a Daydream- Theshira Pather
Because Language: Daniel, Hedvig, and Ben
Tabi-Tabi Podcast: Ethan
Uncited: an English Lit Pod: Amy and Chantelle
Teacher Think Aloud Podcast: Anna and Shey
Our Show: Know Better Hip Hop: Conshus and Beet Unique
Ye Olde Crime: Lindsay
For Your Reference Pod: KT and Oti
Film Rage Podcast: Jim, Bryce, and Murray
Bewilderbeasts: Melissa McCue-McGrath
Book Nerd Diaries: Amber
A History of the Inca: Nick Machinski
Mythological Africans: Helen Nde
The Endless Knot: Mark and Aven
Uncanny Japan: Thersa Matsuura and Rich Pav
Bunny Trails Podcast: Shauna and Dan
Philippine Campfire Stories: Earl Jerico
The History of Saqartvelo Georgia: Roberto
Ratchet Book Club: Rashanii Jones
Thank you all so much for making this hobby more meaningful. I really love that you all chose to spend time listening to me. Please go check out every single podcast mentioned in this episode.
EP 199: Armenia- Mirza (Seklemian)
Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#Armenia #folktale
This is an epic about the youngest son of the king, who listens to his father’s advice and is able to defeat giants, lying princesses, and the seven headed serpent.
Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia (A G Seklemian 1898)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Nubar Folk Ensemble-Qaxhan
Sound Effects: Let's ZZZ #3 by Dustin Steichmann
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Listener Shoutout: Luang Prabang By the 6th century in the Chao Phraya River Valley, Mon peoples had coalesced to create the Dvaravati kingdoms. In the north, Haripunjaya (Lamphun) emerged as a rival power to the Dvaravati. By the 8th century the Mon had pushed north to create city states, in Fa Daet (modern Kalasin, northeastern Thailand), Sri Gotapura (Sikhottabong) near modern Tha Khek, Laos, Muang Sua (Luang Prabang), and Chantaburi (Vientiane).
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Music suggestion: De La Soul - Pease Porridge
Picture credit: "Armenian castle" by narek781 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 198: Panchatantra- CH 12 The Ungrateful Man
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:30:00 GMT
In this story, Victor tries to tell Rusty about how things that don't look dangerous can be. Even though his best friend is a vegetarian, the worms in the poop of the bull could infect Rusty's injuries.
Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Raag Piloo (Sitar) -by Ustad Shahid Pervez
Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin Steichmann
Photo Credit: "Delhi: a goldsmith at work. Watercolour by an Indian painter." is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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EP 197: Turkiye- Mohamet the Bald-Head (Kunos)
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:30:00 GMT
In this story, Mohamet is a little bit unassuming and just wants to share things with his brother. He isn't the brightest one either. But he lucks out and gets granted magical items that will remind you of other stories with three magical gifts. Enjoy!
Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignas Kunoz 1917
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ümmü Erbil - Baga Gel Bostana Gel
Sound Effects: Hua Hin 5am by Dustin Steichmann
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Listener Shoutout: Harju County Estonia is one of the fifteen counties of Estonia. It is situated in Northern Estonia, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Järva County to the southeast, Rapla County to the south, and Lääne County to the southwest. The capital and largest city of Estonia, Tallinn, is situated in Harju County.
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Music suggestion: Hope Tala - All My Girls Like To Fight
EP 196: Sioux- The Buffalo and the Field Mouse (Eastman)
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#Sioux #folklore
In this first story of a new book, Field Mouse is upset because Buffalo will come down and smash and lick up all the long grass. So they have a fight and Red Fox is there to pick up the pieces. But he gets tired of mouse too.
Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Lakota Sioux Prayer-Song: Nathan Blindman, Unci Rita & Beatrice Holy Dance
Sound Effects: Fire by Zapsplat.com
Podcast Shoutout: Campfire Classics- A Literary Comedy podcast where we try to read those books that look good on your shelf...and laugh a lot along the way!
Listener Shoutout: Punjab Pakistan- Punjab is a province of Pakistan. Located in central-eastern region of the country, Punjab is the second-largest province of Pakistan by land area and the largest province by population. Via Wikipedia
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Photo credit: "American bison, aka buffalo" by Lars Plougmann is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: in honor of his passing- Robbie Robertson - Somewhere Down The Crazy River
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#SouthAfrica #folklore
In the first story, Rooster tells Jackal to pray and in doing so is set free.
In the second and third, we learn why tortoises aren't good to eat.
In the fourth story, Tortoise thinks of a clever way to eat some ostriches.
And in the fifth story, Baboon is asked to make judgement over the ripping of the tailor's clothes. In doing so, he is foolish and loses his ability to talk.
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Bonakele "Izinxakanxaka" Creative Commons on youtube
Sound Effects: Rain and stream by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Japanese Archive (Two friends coming together every week to tell the history, myths, folklore and poetry from Japan's long history.
Listener Shoutout: Tel-Aviv Yafo
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Photo credit: "Rooster walking" by dungodung is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: 1TYM - HOT(HOT 뜨거)
EP 194: Philippines- Gaygayoma Who Lives Up Above; The Story of Dumalawi (Cole)
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#philippines #folklore
Today we are back in the book of Filipino folklore collected by Mabel Cook Cole. In the first story, a couple plants such amazing sugar cane that the daughter of the sun and the moon sends down stars to go get it and ends up with a husband as well. In the second story, also from the Itneg people, a son is cast away from his home, but makes a new home full of people by splitting up a golden betel nut.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Kalaleng / Tungali (Tongali) Musical Application - Cordillera Musical Instrument
Sound Effects: VOC_150209-0942_PH_nature.wav by kevp888
Listener Shoutout: Davao Philippines- Davao City, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, is a coastal commercial center near 2,954m-high Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak.
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Podcasts Audiobooks, paranormal smut, dramas and a holiday album all done in our basement
Photo Credit: "File:A Tinguian making an offering to the guardian stones. Wellcome M0005692.jpg" is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Music Suggestion: Filipino Mythical Creatures Rap by Mikey Bustos
EP 193: Nigeria- Oluronbi; Oranyan; The Elephant's Trunk (Ogumifu)
Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#nigeria #folklore
In the first story, the women of the city promise a magic man many things in order to have children. One woman over promises and has to think quick to get out of it. In the second story, the king Oranyan/Oranmiyan has to go away, but when he is thought to be dead, his son must choose what to do. And in the third story we learn about the elephant’s long nose.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: ORANMIYAN ACOUSTIC TOUR HAMBURG GERMANY by ORANMIYAN AJAGUNDADE
Sound Effects: Desert at Night by kangaroovindaloo
Podcast Shoutout: The Australian Histories Podcast aims to take a fresh look at some of the brilliant stories from Australia’s past.
What I hope to share with you here, is both an overview of various interesting episodes in Australian History, as well as some humour, interest and perhaps even a new perspective from those in your high school history textbooks!
Listener Shoutout: Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 kilometres to the south of the Australian mainland, separated from it by the Bass Strait, with the archipelago containing the southernmost point of the country. -Wikipedia
Photo Credit: "File:Oranmiyan's staff (Opa Oranmiyan) at the Oranmiyan groove.jpg" by The_AyeniPaul is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Music Suggestion: DWIG - Orange Evening // Laut & Luise (LUL007)
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#louisiana #folklore
In the first story, Mr Monkey is about to get married, but his friend mucks things up. In the second, a tortoise turns to stone, and in the third, Brother Hyena learns why eating eggs should be a secret.
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translationby Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Louisiana Five Jazz Orchestra - Yelping Hound Blues
Sound Effects: "L'Ana Waterthrush Smaller File Giant City Creek March 29th 2019 130PM.mp3" by kvgarlic is marked with CC0 1.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Strange Animals -A podcast about living, extinct, and imaginary animals!
Listener Shoutout: Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts.
Photo Credit: "Dancing langur monkeys in Bandhavgarh" by ianduffy is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Music Suggestion: 새타령 (Sae-ta-ryung) by 김소희 (Kim So Hee)
EP 191: Korea- Old Timber Top (Griffis)
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#korea #folklore
In this story, a Korean lumber merchant learns what it means to grab work by the horns when he gets turned into a bull. Everything is solved when he comes upon some turnips.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 해.품.달. 커버영상. (피리.생황) kim bo ri by THE DADAM ART CINEMA
Sound Effects: AHEV forest by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Tabi Tabi Podcast A podcast that talks about Philippine folklore, mysteries, paranormal stories and maybe some foreign myths.
Listener Shoutout: Düsseldorf is a city in western Germany known for its fashion industry and art scene. It's divided by the Rhine River, with its Altstadt (Old Town) on the east bank and modern commercial areas to the west.
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Music Suggestion: 2NE1 - FIRE (Street Ver.) M/V
Pictures curtesy of Robert Neff
EP 190: Japan- The Farmer and The Badger (Ozaki)
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#Japan #folklore Today we are back in the book of Japanese fairy tales written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In today’s story, an old farming couple are bothered by a badger. He isn’t just any badger though, and their friend rabbit is needed for revenge.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Masami Morimoto, Koto performance - "Yume" 夢 (Dream) composed by Tadao Sawai Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Wideman Farm Meadow by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Historias Unknown
Listener Shoutout: Chihuahua Mexico
Track of the week: Narsha '삐리빠빠 Bbi-Ri-Bop-A'
EP 189: India- The Rabbit and the Barber; Rupa and Bisuntha (Dracott)
Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:30:19 GMT
#india #folklore
In the first story we see a trading up story, which works well for the rabbit until it doesn’t. In the second story, two brothers are kicked out by a mean step mother and worthless father, but they turn this into an opportunity to improve their own lives.
Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Indian Nightjar recorded by Mike Prince on https://xeno-canto.org/, and Ghuahin 430am by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The History of Georgia Saqartvelo. This is a history of the country of Georgia from the ancient Colchis/Iberian culture to modern day, and delving into the folk lore, national stories, and other cultural items.
Listener Shoutout: Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church
Picture Credits: "Indian Jungle Nightjar" by sumeet.moghe is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: Lee Jae Min / 이재민 - 제 연인의 이름은 (synth disco, South Korea 1987)
EP 188: Ghana- Kwofi and the Gods; The Lion and The Wolf (Barker)
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#ghana #folklore
In the first story, Kwofi loses his mother and is treated horribly by his step mother. But the gods have a reward for him, by leaving him out. And in the second story, a wolf is eating an old woman’s sheep, and she finds help in a strange companion.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 'Frafra' tribe Cultural Group Display on Laud TV Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Ghana Jungle Cacao Plantage.wav by Snipes3000 on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Inside the Great Khan's Tent by Saif Beg on the History, Literature, Folk Literature and will in future host discussions of all these topics and more from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia including Mongolia and the Russian Far East, and South Asia.
Listener Shoutout: Winnipeg is the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Its heart is The Forks, a historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to festivals, concerts and exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well-preserved, early 20th-century architecture and numerous art galleries. - Google
Photo Credit: "Nana Yaw Daani II, Co-Ruler of New Juaben, Ghana" by Alfred Weidinger is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Music suggestion: 마카레나 (Macarena) by 블리처스 (BLITZERS)
EP 187: Georgia- The Good For Nothing (Waldrop)
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#georgia #folklore
In this story, there is a terrible couple. The husband sets off to not be in the house any more and he comes across a wishing stone. This stone can get him all sorts of wonderful things. But what will his wife say? and what about the king who wants everything? Don't worry, the good for nothing has a plan.
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: MUSIQUES DE TBILISI • ENSEMBLE MTZETAMZE
Sound Effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Mamalyfe This podcast discuss the ups and downs of motherhood seen through the eyes of a stay at home mom ( me!) and also discuss the issues that us women face in our everyday lives. This is Motherhood at its best. We’re not perfect but we’re making it!!!!
Listener Shoutout: Antananarivo, Madagascar. Antananarivo was originally the site of a town called Analamanga, meaning "Blue Forest" in the Central Highlands dialect of the Malagasy language.
Music recommendation: Zior Park - BLACK FIN
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Picture Credit: "Khvamli/Khomli Mountain cliff/massive from Gelaty monastery Kutaisi" by rost8668 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 186: Ecuador- Sea Foam; The Enchanted Orange Tree (Conde)
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:30:06 GMT
#ecuador #folklore
In the first story, we learn about a Pre-Colombian fortune teller, who foretells the end of an empire. She is born of the sea and returns to the sea.
In the second story, a boy dismisses tales of a strange orange tree. It is the most delicious oranges ever, but you cannot take it away. The boy learns his lesson quickly.
Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: claveles y rosas.mp3 by milton. on Freesound.org
Sound Effects: Hua Hin Ocean by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: A history of the Inca Covering the origin, rise and eventual fall of the Inca Empire
Listener Shoutout: Phnom Penh Khmer: ភ្នំពេញ, is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since the French protectorate of Cambodia and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its economic, industrial, and cultural center.
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"Andaman Sea foam" by The Foreign Fox is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 185: Bengal- The Indigent Brahman (Day)
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:30:06 GMT
#bengal #folklore
In this story, a faithful brahman makes a plea to the goddess Durga to help him make a good life for his wife and kids. He is gifted a magic bowl that gives unending food. He loses it to a shop keeper, but Durga gives him a back up that gives unlimited demons. Can he make things right?
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: রয় যে কাঙাল শূন্য হাতে । Roy Je Kangal Sunya Haate - Rezwana Choudhury Bannya Rabindra Sangeet
Sound Effects: XC324155 · Black-rumped Flameback · Dinopium benghalense, XC642138 · Jerdon's Nightjar · Caprimulgus atripennis, Crickets by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Because Language- A PODCAST ABOUT LINGUISTICS, THE SCIENCE OF LANGUAGE.
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Photo Credit: "Durga Puja" by Matthias Rosenkranz is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Music Suggestion: Otyken - Legend
EP 184: Azores- Manoel Little Bean; The Necklace of Pearls (Eells)
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#azores #folkore
In the first story, a couple wishes for a child, even if it is the size of a bean. This Tom Thumb like child comes to them and then goes through a few tough days before he can lead his parents to untold riches.
In the second story, Francisco is a young man living with his mom. He fishes to provide for them both. One night, he hears the ocean calling to him in the moonlight. When he gets there, he falls asleep in his boat and is rescued by a water nymph. Will he stay in the underwater palace or will his mother's love bring him home? Only the old man of the sea can tell.
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: "Portuguese guitar, fado - Porto streets.m4a" by lmartins is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Sound FX: "Waves (recording close to the water) on the beach close to Lisbon" by felix.blume is marked with CC0 1.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Appalachian Folklore Podcast-A wild hike through the history and migration of the folk culture, stories, traditions, and haints hidden in the hills and hollers of Appalachia.
Listener Shoutout: Île-de-France
Goodnight from Amy from the Uncited Podcast
Music recommendation: Natural by Jackie Mendoza
EP 183: Armenia- The Dragon Child and The Sun Child (Seklemian)
Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:30:00 GMT
#Armenia #folklore
A king is upset because he cannot have a child. One day he sees a snake family and is so made that he curses at them because he is unable to have kids. His wife gives birth to a child, but it is a dragon child that needs meat to eat. Enter a fair maiden, a tricky mother in law, a spoiled hunter cursed by the sun, and the sun itself. Enjoy!
Source: The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound effects: Rain brings hail by TeTeNoise On freesound.org
Music: "Little Singers of Armenia-Rural images" by Alschoir92 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Film Rage-These super fans of film festivals, and mainstream cinema are here to give their insights into all things film.......
Listener Shoutout: Wales/Cymru
Image credit: Armenian government
EP 182: Panchatantra-CH 11 The Weaver Who Loved a Princess (Loss of Friends)
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:30:33 GMT
In this chapter of the Panchatantra, Victor tells the story of a weaver who falls in love with a princess, who is way out of his league. To win her over, he dresses up as Vishnu, and with the help of his friend's flying Garuda machine, he is able to convince the princess that he really is Vishnu. This goes great until the king finds out about her being in love. The king thinks that Vishnu is on his side and proceeds to anger the kingdom that he should be paying tribute to. This is all done to show Cheek that sometimes even the Gods can be caught off guard when plans are well laid out.
Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder (1925)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Soft rain by Dustin Steichmann, Soundscape of birds calling in the morning, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India by psubhashish on Freesound.org
Music: মন কান্দে পদ্মার চরের লাইগা | Mon Kande | Hemanga Biswas | Saurav Moni Folk Song
Photo credit: "Garuda" by Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D. is marked with CC0 1.0.
EP 181: Turkey- The Magic Turban, The Magic Whip, and the Magic Carpet
Thu, 25 May 2023 11:30:27 GMT
In this story, there is a hard working older brother and a lazy younger brother. The younger brother follows his brother to Egypt and gets his hands on some very cool items. But what does he want? Nothing more than to be by his brother.
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales by Ignácz Kúnos Illustrations by Willy Pogany [1913]
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Sea and Seagull, wave by suukadi is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Music: "turkish-music-3.wav" by xserra is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Certified Noonas- The Certified Noonas are four women who love Asian Entertainment and share their love of said entertainment weekly on their Podcast.
Listener Shoutout: Biddeford Maine
Thu, 18 May 2023 11:30:07 GMT
The first two stories are essentially the same, just told slightly differently. A white man is foolish enough to help a trapped snake who wants to bite him. He is only saved by someone smarter than himself.
The third story is about Jackal and Hyena eating clouds. Jackal jumps down and Hyena catches him, but when it is Hyena's turn to catch, he fails.
And finally why the heron has a bent neck. It has to do with Heron telling Dove that Jackal cannot fly. Jackal was getting free food before that and decided that Heron needs to learn a lesson.
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey 1910
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Xhosa traditional dance sibaqa by Xhosa Traditional Choir
Sound Effects: Crickets Outside My Bedroom by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: LINGTHUSIASM A PODCAST THAT'S ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT LINGUISTICS
Listener Shoutout: Portland, OR. Portland lies on top of a dormant volcanic field known as the Boring Lava Field, named after the nearby bedroom community of Boring. The Boring Lava Field has at least 32 cinder cones such as Mount Tabor, and its center lies in southeast Portland. Mount St. Helens, a highly active volcano 50 miles (80 km) northeast of the city in Washington state, is easily visible on clear days and is close enough to have dusted the city with volcanic ash after its eruption on May 18, 1980. Via Wikipedia
"Spotted Hyena" by Stig Nygaard is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 179: Philippines- Gawigawen of Adasen (Cole 1916)
Thu, 11 May 2023 11:30:26 GMT
In this story, Aponibolinayen wants to have some really tasty oranges held by a giant with 6 heads. Her husband says he will go get them, but he fails to do so. Can his son bring back some more oranges and his dead father?
Source: Philippine Folk Tales Compiled and Annotated by Mabel Cook Cole 1916
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Read at: Sandman Stories Presents blog
Music: "LS_32778_2_2_ PH_Ethnic Music.wav" by kevp888 is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Sound Effects: rain outside of my window by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Victorian Variety Show- If you always believed the myths that the Victorians were “prudish” and “repressed,” this podcast may inspire you to reconsider! In each episode, host Marisa D discusses a not-so-well-known aspect of life during the Victorian Era (1837 - 1901) that will intrigue and surprise you.
Listener Shoutout: Hiroshima, a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event. In the park are the ruins of Genbaku Dome, one of the few buildings that was left standing near ground zero.
"Ronda 08 Orange Tree" by Ronnie Macdonald is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 178: Nigeria- The Head, Ole and the Ants, The Boa Constrictor
Thu, 04 May 2023 11:15:00 GMT
In the first story, the main character learns that you need every part of your body to get ahead.
And in the second story, a lazy old man gets high to be able to see what his neighbors are up to, but he loses everything to the ants.
And in the final story, a mighty hunter uses magic to turn into a boa, but when his spell is broken, he might never be able to change back.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I. 1929
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Metallic Bugs Jeju by Dustin Steichmann
Music: INSTALLATIION OF ARE ONA KAKANFO YORUBA NI ILU OYO on Orisun TV
Shoutout: @tibetfolklore Stories from Tibet. Awesome folklore from the Tibetan people.
Listener Shoutout: The city is located in the center of Colombia, on a high plateau known as the Bogotá savanna, part of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes. Bogotá is the third-highest capital in South America and in the world after Quito and La Paz, at an average of 2,640 meters (8,660 ft) above sea level. Subdivided into 20 localities, Bogotá has an area of 1,587 square kilometers (613 square miles) and a relatively cool climate that is constant through the year.
Photo Credit: "File:Máscara da sociedade Gelede - Yoruba MN 01.jpg" by Dornicke is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 177: Korea- The Mirror that made Trouble
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:30:00 GMT
In this story, Mister Kim goes into the big city for the first time. He is amazed at the price of things and is a little uneasy, but he is on a mission. He buys some things for his family, but then finds out about this strange new circle with a very familiar face in it. He brings it back home and there is nothing but trouble. Can the local judge sort things out?
Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: River Sounds by Dustin Steichmann
Music: 안예은-홍연(Red Ties) 가야금예지x대금이누나 국악ver. Korea instrument Gayageum Daegeum cover
Podcast Shoutout: The Endless Knot- Aven & Mark discuss etymology, history, literature, language, and cocktails, and the sometimes surprising connections between them all.
Listener Shoutout: South Savo is located in the heart of the Finnish lake district, and contains Lake Saimaa, the largest lake in Finland. The three major towns in the region are Mikkeli, Savonlinna and Pieksämäki.
Shout out to my father: Happy 70th! I love you
Picture credit: National Folk Museum of Korea
Contact: @StoriesSandman, Sandman_Stories_Presents, galas.fm, Sandmanstoriespresents at gmail, or dustinnotjustin if you use kakao.
EP 176: Louisiana- Brer Rabbit and Mdme Vulture, Brer Rabbit and Brer Turkey, Brer Hyena and Monkeys
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:20:00 GMT
#Louisiana #Folklore In the first story we learn why Madame Buzzard is bald and why she never eats rabbit bones. In the second story, we learn that things aren't always what they seem. And in the third story, we learn not to trust a hungry Hyena.
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Silverplatter Audio "Spa Fire Burning Firepit" from Zapsplat.com
Music: SUNSHINE GIRL by LOUISIANA FIVE; LADA; NUNEZ; CAWLEY from Archive.org
Podcast Shoutout: It's Probably Not Aliens Podcast-Was Earth really visited by mysterious extraterrestrial travelers thousands of years ago as many proponents of ”ancient astronaut theory” believe? What are the hidden secrets and mysteries behind ancient monuments and forgotten civilizations?
Listener Shoutout: Beirut, Lebanon
EP 175: Japan- My Lord Bag O'Rice
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:31:00 GMT
In this story, Fujiwara Hidesato shows his bravery by walking over a sleeping dragon. In return for his bravery he is tasked with killing the mountain sized centipede. It takes time, but he remembers some advice about killing centipedes and is rewarded with several treasures. One treasure is a bag of rice that never goes empty, thus earning him the name Tawara Toda.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki 1908
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: japanese summer festival.MP3 by macdaddyno1
Sound Effects: Imperial Palace Garden (part 2) - August 2016 by sergeeo on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Something Rhymes With Purple Susie Dent and Gyles Brandreth invite you to enhance your vocabulary, uncover the hidden origins of language and share their love of words in this award-winning podcast, Something Rhymes with Purple.
Listener Shoutout: Milan Italy featuring Marisa of Victorian Variety Show
Picture: 'Towara Toda Hidesato with Bow and Dragon' - Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1843. care of Curious Ordinary
EP 174: India- Bey Huslo, Panch Maar Khan
Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:30:06 GMT
In the first story, a foolish wife takes things too literally and drives her husband up a wall. Can someone be foolish enough to make riches?
In the second story, a weaver has a reputation for killing five with one blow. Nevermind that it is really flies that he is killing. Still he is known as a brave brave man.
Source: Simla Village Tales; Or, Folk Tales from the Himalayas by Alice Dracott
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Saayen Saayen Himachali Folk Live by Pawan Kumar Inc Media Associates
Sound effects: Rain with birds by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Philippine Campfire Stories- A podcast for stories of myths and legends and true horror from the Philippines, narrated in Tagalog.
Listener Shoutout: Tbilisi Georgia Tbilisi is located in the South Caucasus at 41° 43' North and 44° 47' East. The city lies in Eastern Georgia on both banks of the Kura River (locally known as Mtkvari). The elevation of the city ranges from 380–770 metres above sea level (1,250–2,530 ft) and has the shape of an amphitheatre surrounded by mountains on three sides.
Language: Kartuli (Georgian)
Video by Headliner
Photo: "Shimla 460" by David S. Lowry is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 173: Ghana- The Tail of the Princess Elephant
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:30:51 GMT
In this story, Kwesi tells his mom that he will bury her with the tail of the Princess Elephant. He has to sneak off into the elephant village and cut off her tail. That sets off a trail of revenge where she has to trick him in order to get revenge for the theft. Listen for the surprise ending.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Nnwonkoro - A Female Song Tradition of the Akan of Ghana - Part 1 The Dinizulu Archives
Sound Effects: Ghana Jungle Cacao Plantage.wav by Snipes3000
Podcast Shoutout: Ye Olde Crime Podcast Where We Discuss The Funny, Strange, And Obscure Crimes Of Yesteryear
Listener Shoutout: Ypsilanti commonly shortened to Ypsi, is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 20,648. The city is bounded to the north by Superior Township and on the west, south, and east by Ypsilanti Township.Ypsilanti is the historic site of Michigan State Normal School, now Eastern Michigan University, the fourth normal school established in the United States, and the historical campus of Cleary Business College, now Cleary University. It is also the location of the first Domino's Pizza. (Via Wikipedia)
EP 172: Georgia- The Three Sisters and Their Stepmother
Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:30:03 GMT
In this story, a man remarries and his new wife doesn't like his kids. So all three are tricked into an apple pit. They were going to eat the youngest, but then she makes a wish to have pick ax hands. The older sisters make promises that they cannot keep, so they conspire to make the youngest sister's promise not come true. But the youngest sister is proves her words are true through some golden haired kids.
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Scott Wardrop 1894
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Haci Məmmədov - Tbiliso (Tar) music: Revaz Lagidze
Sound Effects: Froggos by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: It's a Continent Making Africa’s history accessible to all
Listener Shoutout: Tyrol Austria. The capital, Innsbruck, is known for its university, and especially for its medicine. Tyrol is popular for its famous ski resorts, which include Kitzbühel, Ischgl and St. Anton. Via Wikipedia
"თბილისი / Tbilisi" by miss_rubov is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 171: China- THE RATTAN VINE AND THE ROSE TREE 蔓莖與梅樹 + THE MELON AND THE PROFESSOR 學由瓜得
Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:30:43 GMT
In the first story, a rattan vine is insulting the rose tree. The rose tree is forced to defend itself. Then after a storm, the rose tree is the only one left standing.
And in the second story, a professor thinks that the creator has made a mistake by putting figs in trees and watermelons on the ground. Luckily it was a fig that dropped on his nose to let him know that he was wrong.
Source: CHINESE FABLES AND FOLK STORIES by MARY HAYES DAVIS and CHOW-LEUNG
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Birds in the Forest (空山鸟语) Erhu by Xiaofeng Zhang ; Yangqin by Yangqin Zhao
Sound Effects: Coloane_HacsaBeach_splash_stones_2_short.wav by TelenoikaMapping on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Lexitecture- The premise is simple: in each episode, two friends (Ryan, a Canadian, and Amy, a Scot) get together armed with a new chosen word, and then they regale each other (and you!) with whatever bits of fascinating trivia they’ve been able to uncover about the origins and histories of those words, tracing through the ages to decipher just how each word got from its beginnings to its current use.
Listener Shoutout: Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่) (meaning "New City" in Thai) was founded in 1296 as the new capital of Lan Na, succeeding the former capital, Chiang Rai.
EP 170: Bengal- Phakir (Fakir) Chand
Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:30:35 GMT
In this story a prince and a vizier's son are off on an adventure when they come across a giant snake. They get its jewel and find a beautiful princess. The Prince and princess get married, but then she is tricked out of her jewel, which leaves the husband behind in the underground. Can the minister's son bluff his way into getting the jewel back and keep his best friend alive?
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day 1912
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Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: crickets by Dustin Steichmann
Music: আকাশ জুড়ে শুনিনু ওই বাজে । শ্রাবনী সেন । Akash Jure Suninu Srabani Sen Rabindra Sangeet Creative Commons
Podcast Shoutout: Planthropology
Website: www.planthropologypod.com
Listener Shoutout: Astana, previously known as Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, Akmola, and most recently Nur-Sultan, is the capital city of Kazakhstan. Via Wikipedia
EP 169: Azores- Trouble when One’s Young + The Little Maid who was Wise
Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:30:39 GMT
In the first story, a princess has to choose between trouble when she is young, or when she is older. She picks trouble when she is young and an eagle takes her away and gives her trouble after trouble. Can the prince save her?
In the second story, a merchant has to leave the city to do some business. He has three young daughters at home. He makes them promise not to let anyone in, but his two oldest daughters forget and take pity on an old beggar. Can the youngest prove that she is the wisest?
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Elsie Spicer Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Jorge Morgado, Fado Meia-noite - Quando (Guitarra portuguesa: Luís Ribeiro, Viola de fado: João Nunes, Letra: Artur Ribeiro, Música: Filipe Pinto
Local: Restaurante A Muralha, Alfama, Lisboa) Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Bugs birds Hum and Waves by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Rewatch Recap Join host Dustin (Dustin Can Read & Watch podcast) and a special guest host every Monday as they recap a single season of a random television series, one episode at at time. The catch: they've already seen these before. Will the show still hold up? Will there inevitably be hilarious insights into what we used to watch? Tune in every Monday to find out!
Listener Shoutout: Moroni, Grand Comoros- Moroni (Arabic: موروني, romanized: Mūrūnī) is the largest city, federal capital, and seat of the government of the Union of the Comoros, a sovereign archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean. Moroni means "at the river" (mroni in Shingazidja). Moroni is the capital of the semi-autonomous island of Ngazidja, the largest of the three main islands of the republic.
Video made by Headliner
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EP 168: Armenia- Dyjhicon the Coward Hero
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:30:27 GMT
#armenia #folklore
In this tale, Dyjhicon is a whiner. He doesn't want to do any chores, he is afraid of the rats, and all he can do is criticize his wife. So he leaves the house and wanders until he finds some flies. He kills seven with his hand and legend is born.
Source: The Golden Maiden, by A. G. Seklemian 1898
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Kamo Seyranyan- Zurna & Klarnet - Harsanekan par Զուռնա կլարնետ - Հարսանեկան պար Creative Commons
Sound Effects: 10 minutes of Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Uncited is the internet's least reliable English literature podcast. Join former English majors Amy and Chantelle as they revisit the good, the bad, and the spectacularly ridiculous literary works from their undergrad.
Listener Shoutout: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s sprawling capital in the highlands bordering the Great Rift Valley, is the country’s commercial and cultural hub. Its National Museum exhibits Ethiopian art, traditional crafts and prehistoric fossils, including replicas of the famous early hominid, "Lucy." The burial place of the 20th-century emperor Haile Selassie, copper-domed Holy Trinity Cathedral, is a neo-baroque architectural landmark. - Via google
"File:Akhtamar Island on Lake Van with the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross.jpg" by gozturk is licensed under CC BY 3.0.
EP 167:Panchatantra (पञ्चतन्त्र) Numskull and the Rabbit (Loss Of Friends CH 10)
Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:30:01 GMT
In this chapter, Numskull is the king of all of the animals and demands that he gets fed. The rabbit, not wanting to be eaten, devises a way to get rid of the mean old bully. Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Raag Bairagi, Morning Raag Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, sitar Alap, Jhaptal Vilambit Gat creative commons Sound Effects: Jungle Night by Youtube creator studio No Podcast or listener shoutout. "Lion - Linton Zoo" by Airwolfhound is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 166: Turkey (Türkiye)- The Simpleton
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:30:55 GMT
In this story, three children of the old woman are eaten up by a Dew (evil spirit). To get them out, her youngest son has to stop playing in the ashes and defeat the Dew. Once he does, what is his reward? His wife is snatched by his brothers and he is stuck in the underworld. See the Youngest of the Three in the Armenian stories for a parallel story.
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales, by Ignácz Kúnos, illustrations by Willy Pogany; 1913
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: BABAM (Saçların Ağarmış Bembeyaz Olmuş) - ŞENTÜRK DÜNDAR
Sound Effects: Sea and Seagull, wave It is the sound from seaside of Gümüsdere in Turkey. In winter seagulls and strong waves. by suukadi
Podcast Shoutout: Ratchet Book Club Derik's amazing podcast
Listener Shoutout: Muscat Oman
EP 165: Philippines- Aponiboliynayen
Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:30:39 GMT
In this story, Aponibolinayen is courted by Gawigawen. She agrees to marry him, but someone tells her on her wedding day that her husband has three noses. In light of this rumor, Aponibolinayen runs away and becomes the wife of Kadayadawan. What will happen when Gawigawen is invited to the new wedding? Listen and find out.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales Compiled and Annotated by Mabel Cook Cole (1916)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: VOC_150310-0959_PH_EthnicMusic.wav by kevp888 on freesound.org
Sound Effects: VOC_150211-0944_PH_NightCountryside.wav by kevp888 on freesound.org
"CARABAO POST CARD" by Bulaclac Paruparu is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: One Mic-Black History
Listener Shoutout: Philly PA
EP 164: South Africa- The Jackal's Bride, The Story of Hare
Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:30:03 GMT
In the first story, Hyena marries Jackal, but it turns out not to be that good of a marriage. Lion dies, a cow is stolen, and the ants come for what is theirs.
In the second story, the animals leave their fat inside a corral with one animal guarding it. Time after time the Inkalimeva comes by, eats the fat, and gets the guard killed. Will Hare do any better?
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey 1910
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Traditional Swaziland Singing by Free Press Media Press Inc. creative commons
Sound Effects: 190809 nightjars.mp3 by restive
Podcast Shoutout: Weird Rap An exhaustive search for experimental, progressive & otherwise unusual rap music, new & old.
Listener Shoutout: Zaporizhzhia Zaporizhzhia is known for the historic island of Khortytsia, multiple power stations (including Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Zaporizhzhia thermal power station, and Dnieper Hydroelectric Station) and for being an important industrial centre. Steel, aluminium, aircraft engines, automobiles, transformers for substations, and other heavy industrial goods are produced in the region. via Wikipedia
EP 163: China- The General, the Bird, and the Ant; Three Girls who went to a Boys' School
Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:30:07 GMT
In the first story, a General is lost in the desert with his army. A bird and an ant have an argument next to the dying general about which is more important to the man. I’m sure he was glad to hear them arguing while he was dying of thirst.
And in the second story, three girls are admitted to a school, but have to dress up as boys. Their beauty makes the other boys want to copy their names, but their courage and sense of morals set them apart from the rest.
Source: Chinese Fables and Folk Stories by MARY HAYES DAVIS and CHOW-LEUNG 1908
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
SFX: Thunderstorm on Mount Mogan by RTB45 on Freesound.org
Music: China Singing 1.mp3 by gynation on freesound.org
Shoutout: Beyond the Rainbow Podcast
Listener: Port of Spain T&T The Port of Spain was founded near the site of the Amerindian fishing village of Cumucurapo ("place of the silk cotton trees"), located in the area today known as Mucurapo, west of the city centre. From Wikipedia
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:30:04 GMT
In the first story, the king has twins which is not good news. Instead of killing them like the custom dictates, he lets them flee and grow up elsewhere. When they come back to rule, jealousy turns one of them into a murderer.
In the second story, the hunter Akiti (last seen in Episode 87), is hunting the Leopard. But Leopard eats some magic plants and isn't harmed.
In the third story, Leopard is about to eat some a bathing woman, when she launches her loofah at him and gives him his spots.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Watch this Abidemi Kehinde proudly of Ondo Kingdom on SPATV
Sound Effects: 20170602_05h45_BANGUI_oiseaux coqs chouette cote fleuve_Marantz MKII.WAV by DelphineWil
Podcast Shoutout: The SJW Comic Book Club
Listener Shoutout: The Western Cape is a province of South Africa, situated on the south-western coast of the country. It is the fourth largest of the nine provinces with an area of 129,449 square kilometres (49,981 sq mi), and the third most populous, with an estimated 7 million inhabitants in 2020.
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Photo Credit: "Leopard yawning, Masai Mara, Kenya" by Mark Hodson Photos is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 161: Louisiana- Brother Bear and Brother Rabbit (Alcée Fortier 1895)
Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:30:49 GMT
Brother Bear just want some help with his work, so he invites brother Hyena (Bouki) and Brother Rabbit. Well, you know having Brother Rabbit around is going to make for some trouble, so Brother Rabbit makes up a whole plan to eat all of the food. When he is caught, more hijinks ensue.
And in the second story, a drunk man thinks he can communicate with the frogs.
Source: Louisiana folk-tales, in French dialect and English translation by Alcée Fortier 1895
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Quoi Faire - Cajun Cross Tune by Brenden McLain Creative Commons
Sound Effects: sherman_frogs_11_04mar2010.WAV by aguasonic on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Radio Omniglot Radio Omniglot features a monthly podcast about language and related topics, a weekly Adventures in Etymology series, which explores the origins of words, and a weekly Omniglot News series, which summaries the latest developments on Omniglot, the online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages.
Listener Shoutout: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Photo: "Cute" by ilouque is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 160: Korea- Pigling and Her Proud Sister (W E Griffis 1911)
Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:30:31 GMT
In this story, a young girl named Pear Blossom has a new stepmom and half sister. She is forced to do a lot of manual labor and is never allowed to go to the big fairs. But since she is a good person, the animals of the wild like to help her out. After befriending a strange cow and getting the tastiest fruit ever, her sister wants a chance to stay at home. This is good for Pear Blossom because now she can go to the big parade.
Source: KOREAN FAIRY TALES BY WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 가얏고산조의 명인 31 자진모리 휘모리 - 성금연 Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Froggos by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Booknerd Diaries
Listener Shoutout: Louisville Kentucky
You can reach me at Sandman Stories Presents at gmail, on Galas, or on twitter @StoriesSandman
EP 159: Japan- The Meeting of the Star-Lovers (W E Griffis 1887)
Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:30:21 GMT
In this story, the Sun wants to marry off his daughter. She is a hard worker and he is very proud. But he chooses a local cow farmer to be her husband. As soon as they are married, she gives up her weaving and instead has a great time with her new husband. Because of this, the Sun splits them up and they can only meet each other once a year.
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Source: Japanese Fairy World, by William Elliot Griffis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 邦楽合奏曲 吉備の国の物語 作曲 川崎絵都夫
Sound FX: Soft Wave for relaxation - Japan Setouchi by Intimana on Freesound.org
Video made by Headliner
EP 158: India- The Vizier's Son and the Rajah's Son- (Dracott 1906)
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:30:28 GMT
In the first story, the Rajah gets mad that his son is hanging out with another boy, so he gets a woman to come between them. Then the Vizier's son is killed because the Rajah's son got all jealous. But then he needed the Vizier's son to figure out a riddle, so he came back.
Then in the second part of the story, the Rajah's son gets jealous all over again, and then there is a jail, some hot oil, and some crossdressing to get out of jail. It's quite a ride.
Source: SIMLA VILLAGE TALES OR, FOLK TALES FROM THE HIMALAYAS BY ALICE ELIZABETH DRACOTT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann @StoriesSandman (twitter) Galas
Music: Pyari Bhotliye II Chamba Dance II Republic Day Chamba II Studio84 Creative Commons
Sounds: 20200125_07h16_HILI_plaine calme_Sennheiser Ambeo.wav by DelphineWil at freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Smoke & Mirrors Rob, Triz and Dave (The Oues) run through weekly movie, TV and entertainment news. The Brothers review films, give their takes on the news as they work their way through the line up of cinema and TV in a fun and lighthearted chat format - all while vaping up a storm!
Listener Shoutout: US Virgin Islands
Photo Credit: "Dal Lake at Manimahesh (Lord Shiva's Abode), Chamba, Himachal Pradesh" by Munish Chandel is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
EP 157: Ghana- How the Tortoise Got Its Shell, The Hunter and The Tortoise (Barker 1917)
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:30:00 GMT
In the first story, we learn about how tortoise got his shell. He wasn't always a slow moving shelled animal. He used to be fast and strong and handsome. But because he was late, he got locked out of the party.
In the second story, a hunter finds a beautiful tortoise singing a mesmerizing song. He wanted to take her home, but she would only go with him on one promise: that he would not tell anyone.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann @StoriesSandman or @SandmanStories on Mastodon and on Galas
Music: Dagbon Melodies from the 80s
Sound FX: Crickets Outside My Window by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Mythological Africans/Helen
Listener Shoutout: Northern Ireland
"Florida's Gopher Tortoise" by minds-eye is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
EP 156: Georgia- The Devil Outwitted (Waldrop 1894)
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:30:59 GMT
In this story, a peasant family has a son. His mom doesn't want him to waste his life, so they take him out to get educated. Through a bit of chance, the Devil is the one to educate him, but only if the father can recognize his own son. After he does, the Devil is on the look out to get the kid back under his control. Who will win? The answer might be in the title.
Source: GEORGIAN FOLK TALES translated by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Transcaucasie - Kartvelebi
Sound FX: Thunder and Birds by TeTeNoise on Freesound.org
Photo Credit: "თბილისი / Tbilisi" by miss_rubov is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Crime Diner We are a true-crime podcast that shares food and wine recommendations while telling a collection of incredible true stories. It‘s kind of like Dateline, meets 60 minutes, meets Oprah, meets Rachael Ray, only without the investigative journalism or...
Listener Shoutout: Attica Greece
Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:30:46 GMT
In the first story, a father tells his son the story of how the small and weak overcame the large and mighty. Lions should always be careful when challenging mosquitoes.
And in the second story, an elephant is used to determine guilt and innocence. But the elephant is not really magical, everything comes from the people themselves.
Source: Chinese Fables and Folk Stories by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow Leung 1908
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Erhu(traditional music instrument) Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Pond_in_Dongguan_Huying_Country_Park_night_3AM_april_2013_take02.wav by dmitry_patrakov on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Bewilderbeasts Join Melissa as she dives deep into the weirdest, funniest, sciency-est ways in which animals intersect at humanity. How is a horse responsible for the FDA? How did fish farts nearly cause bombs to fly between Russia and Sweden?
Listener Shoutout: Kampala Uganda
EP 154: Bengal- The Evil Eye of Sani (Lal Behari Day 1912)
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:30:47 GMT
In this story Sribatsa and Chintamani are caught in a bad spot. Sani and Lakshmi want to know who is better, so they ask Sribatsa to decide honestly. He picks Lakshmi and Sani is not happy about it. Because of this, Sribatsa and Chintamani go on the adventure of a lifetime.
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day 1912
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Tora Dohalai Chandrajhumpi (ତୋର ଦୋହଲାଇ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ରଝୁମ୍ପି) Khandapada Dhumpa Sangita (ଢୁମ୍ପା ସଙ୍ଗୀତ)
Sound Effects: Stream by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Just the Zoo of Us is an animal review podcast by Ellen and Christian Weatherford of Jacksonville, Florida.
Listener Shoutout: Béjaïa Algeria
Photo Credit: "Protection From the Evil Eye" by vjmurphy is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
EP 153: Azores- The Princess Who Lost Her Rings (Eells 1922)
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:30:51 GMT
In this story, a princess lives in a castle with many rings. Every day she plays with a cute bunny. Eventually, she notices that she is losing rings, but she loves the bunny so. Finally she runs out of rings and is sad. This makes the king and queen call for all of the story tellers in the land. This sets us off on a whole new journey.
Source: THE ISLANDS OF MAGIC LEGENDS, FOLK AND FAIRY TALES FROM THE AZORES RETOLD BY ELSIE SPICER EELLS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound fx: AHEV forest by Dustin Steichmann
Music: Dança de Carnaval Recolhimento Santa Maria Madalena- Santa Maria Açores 2012
Podcast Shoutout: Betwixt the Sheets
Listener Shoutout: Assam is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Language Assamese
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EP 152: Armenia- The Youngest of the Three (A.G. Seklemian 1898)
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:30:19 GMT
The king needs the apple of life, only thing is, it is stolen every night by giants. First son failed. Second son failed. Can the third son get the job done?
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Source: The Golden Maiden by A. G. Seklemian 1898
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Թավ շվի Զանգեզուրի մեղեդի
Sound Effects: Waemok Village Waves by Dustin Steichmann
You can reach me on twitter at @StoriesSandman or here on Galas
Podcast Shoutout: Avast, a pirate podcast full of piratey fun. Hosted by the awesome Paul Csomo
Listener Shoutout: Plzeň, Czechia and Uncle Mickey
"File:Monasterio de Tatev, Armenia, 2016-10-01, DD 86-88 HDR.jpg" by Diego Delso is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 151: Ecuador- Vico's Deal with the Devil (Mario Conde) Halloween
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:30:54 GMT
This is the final story of the Halloween series. I will be finishing this book next year, until then, this is the final story.
Vico, the same young boy that caused trouble before, has grown up to be a bad guy. He drinks, smokes, and tries to steal girlfriends. Unluckily for him, he's no match for the boyfriend and just ends up with a hangover and a busted lip. But a mysterious guy comes along and tells him he can have her and any other woman he wants, if he'll just take this coin. The man is familiar. Could it be?
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Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde Copyright Mario Conde (used with permission)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Myuu Toubled Waves (Creative Commons with accreditation)
Sound FX: Freesound.org and Zapsplat.com
Photo Credit: "Diablo (Potosi Bolivia)" by Ahron de Leeuw is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 150: Ecuador- The Procession of the Dead (Mario Conde) Halloween
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:30:48 GMT
In this story, two young police officers are patrolling the city, when they see something spooky down the way. There is an eerie drum beat and a procession of ghosts and skeletons followed by the devil. The men run away only to find that the drumming is getting closer. Was it all a dream?
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Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde Copyright Mario Conde (used with permission)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Zapsplat.com and Freesound.com
Music: Dolly's Nightmare - Creepy music box by Robert Austin Music
Photo Credit: "Skulls" by echiner1 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 149: Ecuador- The Woman on the Highway and The Skeleton's Bridegroom (Mario Conde) Halloween
Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:30:10 GMT
The is the second part of my halloween series featuring stories recorded by Mario Conde.
In the first story, a bus driver picks up a woman on a bridge, but she leaves him wanting more.
In the second story, a man gets drunk the night before his wedding and makes some promises that he would rather not keep.
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Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde Copyright Mario Conde (used with permission)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Myuu- Silent Turmoil, La Guayaquileña | 2018 (con letra)
Sound Effects: Zapsplat.com + Freesound.org
Picture credit: "Quechua Night, Peru" by Rod Waddington is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 148: Ecuador- Vico and the Duende +The Dead Horseman (Mario Conde) Halloween
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:30:37 GMT
In the first story, a boy named Vico doesn't listen to his grandma and plays marble games late into the night. One night, he meets another marble player who has some cool marbles. They play and Vico loses, but he is saved by his grandma. He vows to win and aims for a rematch. Can he beat the imp of the valley?
The second story is a bonus. I wasn't going to release it yet, but it goes so well with Day of the Dead that I wanted to include it. That's why there is minimal sound design. In the story, a playboy seduces a married woman and her husband comes home to challenge them. The husband is killed and the new couple runs away, but every All Soul's Day the husband comes back to haunt the couple. Will they ever find peace?
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Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde Copyright Mario Conde (used with permission)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Sad Horror Music - "A Family Tragedy" (Slow Strings Composition) By Pianogeist (used with permission)
Sound Effects: Zapsplat.com and Freesound.org
Thank you to Mario Conde for permission to read his stories aloud.
Picture credit: "File:QUERO HUAMBALO - panoramio.jpg" by DIOHER_PAVAL is licensed under CC BY 3.0.
EP 147: India Kulloo the Faithful Dog, The Story of Ghose (Alice Dracott 1906)
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:00:42 GMT
In the first story, Kulloo stays with his master after his master's wife is kidnapped. Later he saves the man from being killed and helps him find his kidnapped wife. And even after all of that, Kulloo still has to make the ultimate sacrifice. Poor Kulloo
In the second story, a Rani tells the Rajah that they will become parents. The Rajah is super excited because this is the only wife without a child. The only trouble is that she isn't pregnant, she only has a pet squirrel. So she convinces a few people that the daughter needs to stay hidden until after marriage. In a great reason to get rid of arranged marriages, Shahzada marries the squirrel. How will it all end?
Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Mala Geet Pahari (Mala Song) of Solan District, Himachali Pahari song
Sound Effects: Rainy night by DragonOfDoom on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Bunny Trails
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EP 146: Türkiye- The Horse Dew (Ignacz Kunos 1914)
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:30:19 GMT
In this story, the youngest sister marries a horse. Luckily for her, he is a magic horse. Unlucky for her, when she thinks about telling off her two sister because her husband is so cool, he disappears.
There are tricks, riddles, and some creative hiding on the way home.
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales by Ignazc Kunos 1913
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Kerimoğlu Zeybeği (söke deve güreşi)
Sound Effects: Turkey - Evening Birds & Nature Ambiance by EpicWizard on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Working Class History
Listener Shoutout: Sardinia
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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:30:55 GMT
In the first story, we learn about how the different peoples came to be.
In the second story, we learn all about the adventures of Benito. He has an epic adventure just looking for work for the king. But through his kindness, he gets everything he wants and enough to take care of his parents as well.
In the third story, Juan is sent out to get firewood. Instead of getting any, he meets a magical tree and gets lots of gifts only to lose them on his way home. This story feels a lot like The Sifter story from the Azores. Can he make it up to his family? Boombaya Boombaye!
In the fourth story, Juan is told to gather some guavas. But because he is a jerk, he gets wasps for the guests instead.
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Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole 1916
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: Critters in Palawan » Frogs_InHeavyRain.WAV on Freesound.org
Music: Buwan - Kundiman version recorded by Tonsy16
Podcast Shoutout: Sleepy Time Tales Podcast
Listener Shoutout: Cairo, Egypt Cairo Arabic: القاهرة, romanized: al-Qāhirah, is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world.
"Goiaba, Guaiaba, Guava" by VIc Lic is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 144: Ghana- Ohia and the Thieving Deer (W.H. Baker) Remastered
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:34:41 GMT
Ohia and Awirehu have bad luck. If they didn't have bad luck, they would have no luck at all. Their fortunes seem to change when Ohia meets a friendly farmer who lets him make palm wine, but that leads to more trouble. Will being able to speak to the animals bring some good luck?
Source: West African folk-tales by WH Barker 1917
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Art of Drumming & Dancing at Akoma Academy in Elmina - Ghana May 2018 Tour Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Ghana Jungle Cacao Plantage.wav on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: History of New Zealand Aotearoa The Sweet As History of New Zealand! (Now an award winner!)
Listener Shoutout: Dubai
Picture: "Safari in Mole" by Stig Nygaard is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 143: Korea- The Great Stone Fire Eater (Griffis 1922)
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:30:37 GMT
Every year, the fire spirit from Gwanak mountain crawls out of his volcano home and burns everything that men build. What is the emperor to do? Can he just keep rebuilding the palace? They hope that a Chinese dragon will keep the fire spirit at bay, but the dragon proves expensive and fickle. Next they try a pond, but the fire spirit figures that out. Finally, a great stone lion is carved. Will it be a match for the great fire spirit? Listen and find out.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales W.E. Griffis 1922
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
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SFX: Birds and Thunder by Dustin Steichman
Music: 범패와 작법무(나비춤) Creative Commons
Podcast Shoutout: Tales from the Enchanted Forest
Listener Shoutout: Port-au-Prince Haitian Creole: Pòtoprens, is the capital and most populous city of Haiti. The city's population was estimated at 987,311 in 2015 with the metropolitan area estimated at a population of 2,618,894.[2] The metropolitan area is defined by the IHSI as including the communes of Port-au-Prince, Delmas, Cite Soleil, Tabarre, Carrefour and Pétion-Ville.
Photo: "Haetae stands guard in front of the parliament" by robert.molinarius is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
EP 142: India- How The Crow Hen Killed The Black Snake (Panchatantra पञ्चतन्त्र Chapters 8-9)
Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:00:32 GMT
In this story, the Crow hen figures out a way to get rid of the Black Snake that has troubled it for years. Friends are super important in this story.
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Source: The Panchatantra
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: JATINDER SINGH DURHAILAY Evening Raag Récital de dilruba
"Our Crow" by anyjazz65 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 141: South Africa- The Dance for Water, Jackal and Monkey, Lion's Share (James A Honey 1910)
Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:30:46 GMT
Here are three stories from James A Honey's African Folktales book.
In story one, the animals dance until the water comes, but Rabbit doesn't want get his paws dirty. After the animals get water, rabbit swims in the water and makes it all muddy. The animals decide that he should pay for his attitude and rudeness. But who will catch him and who will make him pay?
In the second story, Jackal is caught in a trap while trying to sneak off with some young meat. Monkey thinks this is hilarious, but Jackal convinces him that it is all just a game and that Monkey should come and try. Will he fall for it?
In story three, Lion and Jackal are again hunting together. It goes about as well as it did last time, and Lion ends up getting more than his fair share.
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey 1910
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: From the documentary Mbira- Spirit of the people by Thomas Mapfumo and Oliver Mtukudzi creative commons
Sound Effects: Rain on Camper by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Weird Rap An exhaustive search for experimental, progressive & otherwise unusual rap music, new & old.
Listener Shoutout: Stara Zagora (Bulgarian: Област Стара Загора), formerly known as the Stara Zagora okrug, is a province of south-central Bulgaria. It is named after its administrative and industrial centre—the city of Stara Zagora—the sixth-biggest town in the country. Via Wikipedia
"Running Ethiopian Highland Hare (Lepus starcki)" by jtkerb is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 140: China- The Two Mountains 兩大山 and A Chinese Prodigal Son 浪子歸家 (MH Davis C Leung 1908)
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:33:24 GMT
In the first story, two well known mountains get into a bragging match. One boasts of having magical birds whose feathers are desired by kings. The other responds that people like him better because he is gentle and welcoming. It's an interesting match of power versus grace.
In the second story, a son is just not interested in school. He is a bright boy, but education is no fun. So he runs off to make money in the big city. Will he come back home and take care of his parents? Will this coincide with me coming home to my parents?
Source: Chinese Fables and Folk Stories
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: Crickets in Seonbu recorded by Dustin Steichmann
Music:《一剪梅》古箏 《Yi Jian Mei》Guzheng (Creative Commons)
Podcast Shoutout: Lurkers at the Threshold: 100 Ghost Tales from German Folklore
Listener Shoutout: Nova Scotia http://www.skratchbastid.com/ Nova Scotia is Latin for "New Scotland". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_Explosion
EP 139: Georgia- Gulambara and Sulambara (Marjory Wardrop 1894)
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:56 GMT
In this story, a boy is kicked out of his kindgom after setting a magic fish free. He then goes on a wild adventure all over town with his new friend, going on adventure after adventure. Will he trust his new friend? Will he give up his princess? Who are Gulambara and Sulambara? Listen and find out!
This is a special episode because it will also be released on the History of Saqartvelo Georgia podcast. It was a cool collaboration with my friend Roberto who runs the show. Since it was a special one, I didn't have any listener shoutout or Podcast Shoutout. Instead, just go listen to the History of Georgia Saqartvelo podcast and enjoy learning about all the cool history of a very small but determined country. Enjoy!
Source: Georgian Folk Tales Translated by Marjory Wardrop 1894
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: ძველი მთიები - მეგრული სახუმარო, მაყრული, ლილე by Merab Topouria Creative Commons
Sound FX: Dawn chorus - Makvaneti by porporino on Freesound.org
Picture: "Two baked Adjarian khachapuri on a wooden kitchen board, top view" by wuestenigel is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 138: Nigeria- The Voices of Birds, Three Magicians, Isokun and the Baby (M.I. Ogumefu 1929)
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:13:19 GMT
In the first story, a magician is off on a walk in the woods. He came to a place where there were a lot of dull brown birds with beautiful voices. He asked the birds if they would be up for a bit of swapping: their beautiful voices for some lovely feathers.
In the second story, we learn about the origin of a beautiful flowing river and the betrayal that lead to the stagnant one next to it. And in the third story, we hear the sad tale of Isokun, who just wants a baby of her own.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I. 1929
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: BARMANI_MAI_CHOGE by Arewa Creative Commons
Sound FX: Daytime Forrest Bonfire by Youtube Audio Library
Podcast Shoutout: The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won’t find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you’ll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world.
Listener Shoutout: Vega Alta Puerto Rico Vega Alta is west of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. Vega Alta is known for the beach at Cerro Gordo. Other points of interest include the town's Catholic church, known as Inmaculada Concepción, which was founded in 1813, and the Vega Alta Forest. via wikipedia
Photo: "Archive: Gongola River, Nigeria (Archive: NASA, International Space Station, 10/26/07)" by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
EP 137: Bengal- The Boy with the Moon on his Forehead (Lal Behari Day 1912)
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:15 GMT
Pre-roll: My reaction to the Scotus overturning Roe and making the world less safe for women.
This is the story of a King, his seventh queen, a kidnapping, raw flesh eaters, a woman of incredible beauty, golden sticks, silver sticks, and the boy with the moon on his forehead and stars on the palms on his head.
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day 1912
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: Overpass sounds by Dustin Steichmann
Music: গুড়িয়ার কণ্ঠে গান শুনে মুগ্ধ হতেই হবে A Fantastic Folk Song By Guriya Saha Most Popular Folk Song
Podcast Shoutout: Dustin Can... Everything Dustin Can Read & Watch
A dorky adult gives goofy, sometimes insightful commentary on Television shows/movies and middle-grade & YA books for the casual listener. Some original stories included.
*For An Adult Audience. May contain some mature language. Discretion advised.
Listener Shoutout: Columbia South Carolina With a population of 136,632 as of the 2020 U.S. Census, it is the second-largest city in South Carolina.
EP 136: Azores- Fresh Figs and The Master of Magic (Elsie Spicer Eells 1922)
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:42 GMT
In the first story, there are two brothers. One brother is cunning, but the other is a bit dull. They are tasked with bringing the rich man's daughter some figs to make her feel better. But it is the middle of January and there are hardly any figs. Luckily, the brothers meet a mysterious woman with child. One lies to her and pays the price, but the other tells the truth and is rewarded.
And in the second story, the youngest brother of three goes to school instead of working the fields like his brothers. They are mad at him for not working hard like them. The boy shows his worth by using the magic he learned in school to make his father more money than either of the other two brothers. Will his magic be enough to beat the wizard though?
Source: THE ISLANDS OF MAGIC LEGENDS, FOLK AND FAIRY TALES FROM THE AZORES RETOLD BY ELSIE SPICER EELLS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Grupo Folclórico “Recordações de Portugal” de Antibes no Festival 2019 creative commons
Sound FX: Vila Nova de Milfontes_Fishing port_mar nas rochas_Duarte_Sonotomia.wav by Sonotomia on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Teacher Think Aloud- Welcome to The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, a podcast for reflective practice for teachers of English around the world.
Listener Shoutout: Vilnius is the historic and present-day capital of Lithuania. Archeological findings indicate that this city was the capital of the Kingdom of Lithuania and later that of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After Lithuania formed a dual confederation with the Kingdom of Poland, Vilnius still remained as Lithuania's capital.
EP 135: Louisiana- Compair Lapin and the Earthworm (A. Fortier 1895)
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:40 GMT
In this story, brother earthworm laments the fact that he is so weak and defenseless. He wants to be big and strong. And just like in a lot of folk tales, who can make you strong? Yes, the Devil. So brother Earthworm grows big and powerful. This scares brother Rabbit. If only brother Rabbit hadn't fought with brother Elephant, he could have him help fight the worm. Oh well, I think he will come up with something.
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Creole Serenade by Rae Eleanor Ball; John F. Burckhardt Edison (51050-L) Publication date 1922
Sound Effects: Birds by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: A Few Bad Apples
Listener shoutout: Denver Colorado- Native American names for Denver Arapaho: Niineniiniicie Navajo: Kʼįįshzhíníńlį́ Ute: Tüapü
Cover Art: "Earthworm" by treegrow is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 134: Armenia- The Golden Maiden (A. G. Seklemian 1898)
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:00:45 GMT
In this story, two children are abandoned by their father after he remarries. During their travels, the younger brother drinks from a puddle and is changed into a sheep. The maiden then meets a fairy, gets special golden powers, and things go one part Cinderella and one part Jonah and the whale from there. Will there be a happily ever after?
Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A. G. Seklemian 1898
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: Khasaut river by roumahum on freesound.org
Music: Աննա Վաչագանի Հովհաննիսյան Մարալի Anna Vachagani Hovhannisyan Marali by Anna-Blul- Hovhannisyan
Podcast Shoutout: Let's Start a Cult
Listener Shoutout: Ashburn Virginia Ashburn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, its population was 43,511,[4] up from 3,393 twenty years earlier. It is 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Washington, D.C., and part of the Washington metropolitan area. from Wikipedia
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Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:16 GMT
In the first story, Morning Sunrise has to figure out which man is worthy of her hand in marriage. So, her father pretends she is dead, just to see who would pay for the funeral.
In the second story, a man from the countryside comes to the big city. He does not speak the local language and so all of his questions are met with the answer of "I don't know" or Minu. Whose is this? Who owns these fields? Whose building is that? Minu is the owner of it all!
In the third story, Anansi takes a back seat to his son Kweku Tsin. A flesh eating dragon is capturing people and going to eat them. Kweku finds a way to trick the dragon's pet cock, and then leads people to safety through a series of tricks. For these good deeds, he is transformed into the Sun. Long live Kweku Tsin!
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Sample video of Ghanaian traditional music by theghanaproject2013
Sound Effects: Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Music: by Ghana Project. Rain by me.
Podcast Shoutout: History of Persia- A Podcast Dedicated to the History of the ancient Iranian empires from 700 BCE to 700 CE
Listener Shoutout: Piaui Brazil Piaui is one of the states of Brazil, located in the country's Northeast Region. The state has 1.6% of the Brazilian population and produces 0.7% of the Brazilian GDP. Via Wikipedia
"Sunrise" by _paVan_ is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 132: Japan- The Tongue Cut Sparrow 舌切り雀 (Yei Theodora Ozaki 1908)
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:00:47 GMT
In this classic, an old man has just one joy in life; his sparrow. He lives at home with his wife, but she has long since become a mean and spiteful person. One day she lays out some starch for the wash and the little sparrow eats it up, thinking it is a treat. For that, the old woman punishes the sparrow by cutting out its tongue and sending it on its way. The old man must find his magical friend and make things right. Can the little old man do it?
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki 1908
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 楚歌 －2019年12月9日サントリーホール by Shun Kuremoto
Sound effects country side soundscape with cicadas by fabiopx on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Irish History Podcast My Name is Fin Dwyer, I am 39 year old historian, author and podcaster. I studied archaeology and Greek and Roman Civilisation in University College Dublin and completed a masters in archaeology in 2004. After working in archaeology for several years in the Dublin region a combination of recession and ill-health ended my aspirations to become Indiana Jones. In 2010 I created the Irish history podcast. For the first few years the show focused on medieval history.
Listener Shoutout: The city of Tehran has a population of approximately 10 million in 2016. With its cosmopolitan atmosphere, Tehran is home to diverse ethnic and linguistic groups from all over the country. The present-day dominant language of Tehran is the Tehrani variety of the Persian language, and the majority of people in Tehran identify themselves as Persians. However, before, the native language of the Tehran–Ray region was not Persian, which is linguistically Southwest Iranian and originates in Fars, but a now extinct Northwestern Iranian language. Via Wikipedia
"Sparrow" by barryskeates is marked with CC BY 2.0.
EP 131: Korea- The Magic Peach (W.E. Griffis 1922)
Thu, 09 Jun 2022 12:00:05 GMT
Here is the story of a young prince who is whisked away to the Island of Gems by the Western Queen Mother. He is warned by his mother not to break any etiquette, but after he tastes the peach of immortality, he breaks the rules and tosses a peach to a maiden. Instead of ignoring the peach and just letting it pass, the young woman catches it and takes a bite. For this, the two are bound to walk the earth for 1000 years. Will they ever find each other?
Source: Korean Fairy Tales by W. E. Griffis 1922
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Bugs and Birds by Dustin Steichmann
Music: 제주도에서 부른 노래 - 서우제소리, 이어도의노래 by 사단법인 아리수
Podcast Shoutout: It's a Continent Challenging the common misconception that Africa is a country.
Listener Shoutout: Nonthaburi is directly northwest of Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River. The province is part of the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Area. In most parts it is as urbanized as the capital, and the boundary between the two provinces is nearly unrecognizable. There is no forest area in the province.
Via Wikipedia
"Peach [1]" by Яick Harris is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 130: Turkey- The Fish Peri (Ignacz Kunos 1914)
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:00:12 GMT
In this story, a man finds a magic fish and wants to marry her. The trouble is, the padishah also thinks that she is beautiful and wants her for himself. He gives ever increasingly impossible tasks, only for the magic fish bride to use her magic ways to save him. Look out for flying donkeys and slap happy babies.
Source: Forty Four Turkish Fairy Tales Ignacz Kunos 1914
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Duduk & Oud - إرتجالات عود و دودوك by Rageed William Creative Commons
Sound fx: 37_night_kasanga.WAV by LukeIRL on freesound.org
Podcast shoutout: Storytellers Podcast- We build delicious little narratives. Come try one. Another podcast by @RatchetBookClub's @Rashanii
Listener shoutout: Anguilla The native Arawak name for the island was Malliouhana. In reference to the island's shape, the Italian anguilla, meaning "eel" (in turn, from the Latin diminutive of anguis, “snake”) was used as its name.
EP 129: South Africa- The Story of a Dam (James A Honey 1910)
Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In this story, everyone is working together to build a dam for when the rains come. Everyone that is, except for Jackal. He doesn't want to dirty up his nails. But when Jackal wants to get some water, he has to trick the animals and not get tricked himself. There is a bit of the Brer Rabbit and the baby made of tar or Anansi and the wax dummy in this story, just in how Turtle manages to catch Jackal. I love Jackal, but he is also a jerk.
Source: SOUTH-AFRICAN FOLK-TALES BY JAMES A. HONEŸ, M.D. (1910)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: 41_nightlife_chikangawa.WAV by LukeIRL on Freesound.org
Lake shore waves.wav by juskiddink on Freesound.org
Music: Zulu Wedding Vlog | Sesotho Bride | Traditional by Oscarine Mkize Creative Commons
Podcast Shoutout: The Family Plot- An odd dad and his 11 year old daughter exploring the strange and unusual in a peculiar world. Discussions will be kept PG-13. Hosted by Dean Boese and Krysta Williams.
Listener Shoutout: Hanoi is a landlocked municipality in the northern region of Vietnam, situated in Vietnam's Red River delta, nearly 90 km (56 mi) from the coast. Hanoi contains three basic kinds of terrain, which are the delta area, the midland area and the mountainous zone. In general, the terrain becomes gradually lower from north to south and from west to east, with the average height ranging from 5 to 20 meters above sea level. Hills and mountainous zones are located in the northern and western parts of the city. The highest peak is at Ba Vi with 1281 m, located west of the city proper. Via Wikipedia
Golden Jackal by Steve Garvie Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, nature versus nurture is tested out on eagles and rice birds. Will the rice birds listen to their eagle mother?
In the second story, a boy learns how to train his dog. Other boys want to play with his dog, but the dog wants none of it. How can they get the dog to play with them? Are people the same?
Source: Chinese Fables and Folk Stories (1908) Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound fx: 2_frogs_qinghua2.WAV by LukeIRL via Freesound.org
Music: Buddhist Monk Chant / prayer, China by mycompasstv via Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: A Way With Words- An upbeat and lively public radio show and podcast about language examined through family, history, and culture.
Listener Shoutout: Monroe Louisiana (historically French: Poste-du-Ouachita) is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and parish seat of Ouachita Parish.
EP 127: India- The Old Witch Who Lived in The Forest (Alice Elizabeth Dracott 1906)
Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT
A man with five daughters remarries. The new mom wants to get rid of the girls. So pops ditches them in the forest. At last they meet a witch who seems to be sweet, but one by one the sisters disappear. It is up to the youngest one to get out alive after she finds her sisters' heads in a box. Will she make it to safety?
Source: Simla Village Tales; Or, Folk Tales from the Himalayas by Alice Dracott
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound fx: Mixed sounds by Dustin Steichmann
Music: Indians singing in Pushkar.mp3 by Anzbot on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: The History of Saqartvelo Georgia will take us through the history of the great country of Georgia, located in the Caucasus mountain region and by the black sea.
Listener Shoutout: Gujarat, India Gujarat is derived from the Pratihar dynasty of gurjars, who ruled Gujarat in the 8th and 9th centuries CE.
EP 126: Philippines- The Monkey and The Turtle and others (Mabel Cook Cole 1916)
Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT
Welcome back to the stories of the Ilocano people of the Philippines.
In the first story, the Monkey is a jerk to the turtle and then is jerky to the other monkeys.
In the second, a fisherman think the fish he caught was a priest. His wife thinks it is the governor. Both think they have committed a crime and try to run away.
The third story is about a president who wished that he had horns, and then wishes he didn't when the people come to see.
The fourth story is about a monkey that loses his tail but then trades up to get some cookies, but then he meets a dog.
and finally, the fifth story is about a childless couple that find a magical gourd baby. And I'll leave it at that.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole 1916
Sound FX: Ocean Philippines, calm waves, Cebub.wav by htnfilms1 via Freesounds.org
Music: 2017 UCLA PCN Filipino Tinikling recorded by Rick Cadiente Creative Commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Shonen Flop Not every manga can make it in Shonen Jump like Dragonball Z, One Piece, or Naruto. Listen in to David and Jordan discussing the mangas that got canceled, and what they could have done to have stayed afloat instead of becoming a Shonen Flop. Learn more at shonenflop.com. You can reach us at shonenflop@gmail.com
Listener Shoutout: Mogadishu, Somalia
"Fishing boat Ilocos Norte, Philippines" by Bernard Spragg is marked with CC0 1.0.
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT
*CW Violence, mention of sex work." There is a warning in the story that it is coming up. Nothing explicit, but it is better to be aware
In this chapter the Jackals talk about how it was a mistake to introduce Rusty to the bull. Victor relates the story of Godly and June, and within that story we learn about different vices. Victor explains the different kinds of vices and which ones Rusty are suffering from.
Source: The Panchatantra translated by Arthur W. Ryder
Sound fx: Jungle Night Atmosphere by Youtube Creator Studio
Music: Morning Raga by Nat Bhairav recorded by Larry Morely Creative Commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Listener Shoutout: Al-Riyadh, Saudi
"Buddhist monk" by echiner1 is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 124: Louisiana- Brother Bull and Jean Malin (Alcée Fortier 1895)
Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT
Jean Malin (clever John) is an orphan who is picked up on the side of the road. The woman who comes to raise him has a gentleman caller, who is in secret a bull. Clever John figures out that the man is really a bull, and convinces the woman to break it off with him. After this, Brother Bull is very angry and wants to kill clever John. Can John use Brother Rabbit's magic grisgris to stay safe?
Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translation by Fortier, Alcée, 1856-1914
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Banjo arrangement Жалжалым (Kyrgyz folk song)
Sound fx: Long Frogs by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Just the Zoo of Us Just the Zoo of Us is an animal review podcast by Ellen and Christian Weatherford of Jacksonville, Florida. In cohosted episodes, each episode chooses an animal requested by a listener to research, review, and rate out of ten in the categories of effectiveness, ingenuity and aesthetics.
Listener Shoutout: Nairobi Kenya- Nairobi (/naɪˈroʊbi/ ny-ROH-bee) is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyorobi, which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city.
Creole Dictionary that helped with the meanings.
Reading Africa into American Literature Epics, Fables, and Gothic Tales by Keith Cartwright
"Bull (2)" by 4nitsirk is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 123: Nigeria- The Leopard man and other Yoruba Legends (M.I. Ogumefu 1929)
Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, a woman is enchanted by a quiet man who prowls through the village, but who is he really? In the second story, a flamingo eats the king crab and is forced to hide. And in the third story, the ants feel bad for the poor man who shares everything with the animals. What happens when they reward him with someone else's gold?
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Urhobo Worship is deep - Victor Thompson Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Fire, flames, crackle, wood burning stove by Zapsplat.com Standard License
Podcast Shoutout: By The Fire My name is Ken and I’m a Nigerian woman and a First-generation citizen of the UK. Join me every two weeks and explore tales of mythical creatures and superstitions, hear me review books and movies relating to Black legends, and hear from guest speakers who share their insights into their specialised fields!
Listener Shoutout: Sierra Leone, officially the Republic of Sierra Leone, informally Salone, is a country on the southwest coast of West Africa. It is bordered by Liberia to the southeast and Guinea surrounds the northern half of the nation.
"Leopard Resting on Branch" by blieusong is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 122: Azores- Linda Branca, Peter of the Pigs (Elsie Spicer Eells 1922)
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, Linda Branca is hounded nightly by suitors. She has such a tough life because she is so beautiful. One day, she sees an ugly woman and wishes to be as ugly as her. The woman turns out to be an artist and makes an ugly mask for Linda Branca. After going to work for the prince, Linda finds out that it is easier to be beautiful after all. Stay beautiful!
and in the second story, a boy named Peter sells his master's pigs. He tricks the master into also giving up his two bags of money with the help of a misunderstanding between the master and the mistress. But finally, Peter comes across someone smarter than him, and loses everything. Enjoy!
Source: THE ISLANDS OF MAGIC: LEGENDS, FOLK AND FAIRY TALES FROM THE AZORES RETOLD BY ELSIE SPICER EELLS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Verdes Anos by Danilo Pavone Creative Commons
Sound FX: Flores Azores Tour by Digital Marketing Professional
Podcast Shoutout: Spook Central Station Welcome to Spook Central's channel, we are your hosts Mistress Macabre and Lobotomy Lad here to bring you thrills and chills with our content. Subscribe to our channel to hear scary stories, watch us play creepy games, join us on investigations of haunted locations, review horror movies and much more.
Listener Shoutout: Bucharest Romania, is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. Via Wikipedia
EP 121: Bengal- Life's Secret (Lal Behari Day 1912)
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In this story the favorite queen of the king is having trouble getting pregnant. With the help of a Fahkir, the Suo queen gives birth to an heir. But because of magic, the boy's life is in a necklace inside a fish in the palace pond. Out of jealousy, the Duo queen gets the necklace and kills the boy. However, when she takes off the necklace at night, the boy comes back to life. Can anyone right this wrong?
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal By the Rev. Lal Behari Day 1912
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: sama66 on Freesound.org "forest-bird (2).WAV"
Music: BR_068_India_Darjeeling.mp3 by Kevin Luce on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Vocal Fries- We are the Vocal Fries, and we teach you how not to be an asshole about language.
Listener Shoutout: Mecca Province- منطقة مكة The Mecca Province (Arabic: مِنْطَقَة مَكَّة Minṭaqat Makkah), also known as the Mecca Region, is one of the 13 provinces of Saudi Arabia. Via Wikipedia
EP 120: Japan- Yuki-Onna (Lafcadio Hearn 1904)
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT
The story of a ghostly encounter between the woodcutter Minokichi and a snow white lady. Minokichi's life is spared, but he must never tell the story of seeing her. Can he keep his promise?
Source: KWAIDAN: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafcadio Hearn
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: Wind blowing » wind-noise.wav by jorge0000 on Freesound.org
Music: Japanese Communities - Nenbutsu ceremony - part 1 by https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Japanese_Communities Nenbutsu ceremony - part 1 by Japanese Communities is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-NoDerivatives 2.0 France License.
Podcast Shoutout: Driving with Randy Every Friday, ride passenger with your host Road Rage Randy. He's your average Joe trying to make it in the world of podcasting. Starting from scratch with a terrible mic and a terrible idea. Have a listen to a plethora of his personal anecdotes while being interrupted with commentary of his nightly commute.
Listener Shoutout: Pleasantville is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 20,249, reflecting an increase of 1,237 (+6.5%) from the 19,012 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 2,985 (+18.6%) from the 16,027 counted in the 1990 Census. Via Wikipedia
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT
1. THE GRINDING - STONE THAT GROUND FLOUR BY ITSELF -The first story features Anansi being too greedy once again, and paying the price for it.
2. WHY THE SEA -TURTLE WHEN CAUGHT BEATS ITS BREAST WITH ITS FORE-LEGS -In the second story, we learn how turtles saved mankind, and we repaid them with cruelty.
3. HOW BEASTS AND SERPENTS FIRST CAME INTO THE WORLD -In the third story, we learn how Anansi's poor manners unleashed all the creepy crawlies into the world.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound fx: bushes insects birds voices by Martin.Sadoux on Freesound.org
Music: village celebration.aif by ikbenraar on Freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Ye Olde Crime- Where We Discuss The Funny, Strange, And Obscure Crimes Of Yesteryear
Listener Shoutout: Victoria is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state with a land area of 227,444 km2 (87,817 sq mi) and the most densely populated state in Australia (28 per km2).
EP 118: Iran- The King and The Fisherman (Hartwell James 1906)
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In this final story, a fisherman is rewarded for bringing a delicious fish to the king. The queen however does not think he deserves to be rewarded and devises a riddle. Can the fisherman think on his feet? Who will get the reward?
Source: The Cat and the Mouse A Book of Persian Fairy Tales edited with an introduction by Hartwell James with forty illustrations by John R. Neill
Music: Kiyanoosh Payamani - Musiques et Rites De Perse care of Petites Planètes / Vincent Moon Creative Commons
Sound FX: Dexter-Huron Metropark- Lisa Steichmann
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The Varmints! podcast is an education/comedy podcast that’s all about animals! Every week a couple of nerds a do a whole bunch of research to bring you a mix of science, education, pop culture and comedy about all things that creep, crawl, slither, fly, jump, hop and swim on this planet one animal at a time.
Listener Shoutout: Accra (/əˈkrɑː/; Twi: Nkran; Dagbani: Ankara; Ga: Ga or Gaga) is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. -Wikipedia
EP 117: Korea- Cat-Kin and the Queen Mother (W.E. Griffis 1922)
Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In this story, a farmer wishes for a daughter. He is blessed when he brings home a pussy-willow and a daughter is born. This daughter, Cat-Kin, is taken away to the island of jewels by the Queen Mother. Cat-Kin is then gifted with the jewels that represent Korean personalities and culture. Slightly edited to remove some of the casual racism. Enjoy!
Source: Korean fairy tales by W.E. Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: 10 minutes of Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Music: 서원숙 - 중모리~자진모리 Creative Commons
Podcast Shoutout: Field Lab Earth Welcome to the web home for Field, Lab, Earth, the podcast from the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America. The podcast all about past and present advances in agronomic, crop, soil, and environmental sciences, our show features timely interviews with our authors about research in these fields
Listener Shoutout: Santiago, Chile
Photo credit: "pussy willow catkins" by Rob Ireton is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 116: Louisiana- The Elephant and the Whale (Alcée Fortier 1895)
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In this story, Brother Rabbit and Brother Hyena are walking around and listening to the animals talk. They come across Brother Elephant and Sister Whale boasting about being the strongest. While Brother Hyena takes it as a hint to get going, Brother Rabbit has an idea to trick them both. Listen in while Brother Rabbit gets up to his old tricks.
Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translation by Alcée Fortier (1895)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: swamp at night with crickets and cicadas2.mp3 by mariethompson on Freesound.org
Music: Lake Arthur Stomp - Suzy Thompson and Mick Kinney twin fiddle a Cajun two-step Creative Commons license
Podcast Shoutout: 20 Timinutes (youtube)
Listener Shoutout: North Brabant, Netherlands
Photo Credit: "Elephant I" by Boston Public Library is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 115: Armenia- The Betrothed of Destiny (A.G. Seklemian 1898)
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:50 GMT
In this story, a prince and a princess have dreams about each other. After getting engaged, the prince gets tricked, and it is up to the princess to save the day. Add in a dash of 39 sword wielding maidens and the best ruler ever, and you have the story of the betrothed of destiny. Enjoy
Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian 1898
Music: Armenian theme by Duduk - Armenian double-reed wind instrument verunka.mp3 by arakedikian on Freesound.org
Sound FX: Dawn chorus - Makvaneti Recorded by porporino on Freesound.org
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Campfire Classics is a Literary Comedy Podcast where we try to read those books that look good on your shelf. Hosts Heather Michele Lawler and Ken Sandberg do their best to read the shorts stories, books, and other works of classic authors of yesteryear. For better or worse, these works are often filled with unfamiliar language, archaic sentence structure, and words that have become innuendos in the years since their original printing.
Listener Shoutout: Dallas, Texas
Picture Credit: "Kachkar close-up, Echmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia" by Dumphasizer is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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EP 114: Nigeria- The Hunter and the Demon Polo or Orisa Oko, Moremi, The Bat (M.I. Ogumefu 1929)
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In the first episode, Orisha Oko, the Yoruba god of farming and hunting, tries to keep people from practicing bad magic. If you were found guilty of practicing magic, the demon Polo would cut off your head. After Oko left, a man tried to continue the tradition, but could not be a powerful as Oko and Polo. What happened then?
In the second story, Moremi is the wise and beautiful queen of the Ile-Ife. He people are the subject of many raids from the neighboring Igbo who look more like monster than men. Moremi promises to give a great sacrifice to the river god if she can find out the secrets of Igbo. She is soon after captured and learns their secrets. Will the sacrifice of animals be enough to satisfy the river god?
In the third story, Bat is fighting on the side of his cousins, the mice. When he sees the battle start to turn in the favor of the birds, he switches sides and loses the respect of all.
Source: Yoruba Legands M.I. Ogumefu 1929
Sound FX: Birds, Rain and Thunder AMB by Idalize from www.freesound.org
Recorded in a residential area near a highway in Lynnwood, Pretoria. The recorder was next to a road, handheld under an umbrella pointed towards a flock of various birds and a cloudy, lightly raining sky. Raining, bird-singing, light thundering, watery, nature sounds.
Music: Fofonye - Song in ewé recorded by DL01 on www.freesound.org
Fofonye (="my big brother") - Ewe religious song interpreted this morning by 17 year old Venunye, in Agou, Togo.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: ZED 1 - A PODCAST Rom Zom Com Podcast following a Couple surviving the Zombie Apocalypse AND their Marriage One Ep at a time!
Listener Shoutout: Trinidad and Tobago
Photo Credit: Candomblé nel Museu Afro-Brasileiro, Salvador by Sailko Creative Commons
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, a body falls apart because it can't figure out how to work together. What good are the ears to the stomach? And with that, an emperor learns his lesson.
In the second story, Fox is proud of his running and abuses poor little Crab. Unfortunately for Fox, Crab is smarter than he looks and takes Fox to task.
In the third story, a girl named Rose is picked on by her classmates because her namesake is hard to handle and has very sharp thorns. Because of this, Rose wants to change her name. Can her mother convince her otherwise?
Source: Chinese Fables and Folk Stories (1908) Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung
Music: A recording from Luxun park in Shanghai, China. An old man is playing an erhu by the edge of a pond. You can hear the amplified erhu as well as some of the park. Erhu at Luxun Park in Shanghai recorded by taurindb on Freesound.org
Sound FX: Rain on a Camper recorded by Dustin Steichmann
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle House
Listener Shoutout: St Paul, Minnesota.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, we learn why the moon has spots on its face.
In the second story, we learn how the Itneg began to farm and use medicine, and why it doesn't always work.
And in the final story, we learn of a talking jar that must be caught through magic.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales, by Mabel Cook Cole 1916 (Gutenburg)
Ocean SFX: Sunset on the beach (Philippines). Calm sea waves recorded during the sunset on Masasa beach (Tingloy island, Philippines). Recorded by kevp888 on freesound.org
Filipino music: Traditional music and dance performed by native people from Banaue (Philippines). Recorded in March 2015 in Banaue. Recorded by kevp888 on freesound.org
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: AfriWetu By AfriWetu Rooted In Our Story. Celebrating Africa's History, People, Culture & Folklore.
Listener Shoutout: Bhutan འབྲུག་ཡུལ officially known as the Kingdom of Bhutan land of the thunder dragon
EP 111: India- The Power of Fate (Alice Elizabeth Dracott 1906)
Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT
Today's story is about a woman who believes fate, more than father, determines her destiny. Through her independent thinking, she is able to get wealth and a wonderful princely friend. But when her sisters put broken glass in his chair, he becomes ill and cannot visit her. How can she right her sister's wrongs?
Source: SIMLA VILLAGE TALES OR, FOLK TALES FROM THE HIMALAYAS BY ALICE ELIZABETH DRACOTT
Sound Effects: Jungle Night by Youtube Creator's Studio
Music: खाणी पीणी मौज मनोंणी | Thekedarniye | ठेकेदारनीए | Kashmiri Lal |
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Archipelaghosts- Archipelaghosts is a podcast about the ghosts, supernatural beliefs, and mystical curiosities of Indonesia. We love scary stories and realised that most people outside of Indonesia might not be familiar with this fascinating world of the paranormal, and the many mind-boggling stories Indonesian people have and are always ready to share. We’d like to share these stories with you.
Listener Shoutout: Jakarta Indonesia
EP 110: Turkey- Fear (Ignác Kúnos 1914)
Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In today's story, a young man sets out to find fear. What in the world will scare this young man? Would a hand coming out of a grave scare you? What about stumbling upon a camp of brigands? Would a spirit slowly strangling you to death make you afraid? or a chef flipping you the bird? Listen to the story and find fear with the young man.
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales by Ignác Kúnos 1914
Music: Asim-Tokel.wav recorded by xserra on freesound.org
Sound Effects: antalya seashore by trouby on freesound.org
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Tabi-Tabi Podcast by Ethan. A podcast that talks about Philippine folklore, mysteries, paranormal stories, and maybe some foreign myths.
Listener Shoutout: Scotland
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, a laborer first loses a table that sets itself with a feast; and then loses a sifter that drops gold coins into his pockets. How can he get them back from the thieving innkeeper?
In the second story, a new father has run out of god parents. So, for his youngest daughter, he asks St. Anthony to be her godfather. St. Anthony accepts and gets her a job in the king's castle. In order to get in and focus on her work, she dresses up like her brother and pretends to be a boy. This backfires when the king's sister falls in love with "young page". Will she be found out?
Source: THE ISLANDS OF MAGIC RETOLD BY ELSIE SPICER EELLS
Music: 20191117_202021_POR_Fado.mp3 by kevp888 on freesound.org
Sound Effects: 20170618_churchbells.birds.wav by dobroide on freesound.org
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Folklore, Food, and Fairy Tales Podcast Episode to listen to mentioned earlier: The Magic Cane, The Gold Donkey and the Little Stick that Hits
Listener Shoutout: San Antonio, Texas
Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, Anansi tricks his own family in order to treat himself to a feast. The trouble comes when he meets a quiet fellow who carries a big stick.
In the second, Anansi is helped by some fellow fishermen, but he abuses them greatly. How much can they take?
And in the final story, a woman wishes for a child. When she digs up a magical sweet potato, she is granted that wish on one condition. Can she be nice?
Source: West African Folk-Tales - W.H. Barker, C. Sinclair 1917
Rain Sound FX: Rain ambience.wav by https://freesound.org/people/jittels/
Ghanaian singer: ghana woman sing traditional song dec 1986 2 007 01.wav http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/
Podcast Shoutout: Because Language
Listener Shoutout: Atlanta, Georgia
EP 107: South Africa- The Lioness and the Ostrich, Crocodile's Treason (James A Honey 1910)
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, the Lioness is impressed by the Ostrich's roar. When the lion cubs find out that the Ostrich has no teeth, they goad their mom into fighting Ostrich. That's a bad idea.
In the second story, Crocodile is making plans to move his water animals to a new watering hole. To do so, he must make a treaty with Lion and also avoid the Boer's guns. Is Crocodile to be trusted?
Source: SOUTH-AFRICAN FOLK-TALES BY JAMES A. HONEŸ, M.D.
Sound FX: Nature Bird Park Ambience by ShannonAHoniball Creative Commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Wine and Dine Storytime A comedy podcast that shares food & wine recommendations while telling a collection of incredible true stories.
Listener Shoutout: Leinster Province, Ireland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leinster and a big thank you to motherfoclóir host: Darach Ó Séaghdha
Photo credit: "Siamese Crocodile" by JustinJensen is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 106: Korea- Tokgabi's Menagerie ~Cats and Dogs (W.E. Griffis 1922)
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT
In this story, we learn about some of the animals in Korea. We learn why cats and dogs went from best friends to hated enemies. We meet Tippul the innkeeper who has Snap, the dog; and Meow, the cat. Tippul is kind to a mountain spirit and in turn gets a magic stone from Tokgabi that makes his wine bottle never be empty. But, he loses the stone and it is up to Snap and Meow to go and find it. Will Tippul get his magic stone back? listen and find out...
Source: Korean fairy tales collected by W.E. Griffis (1922)
Music: 박주희 비파 연주 "박주희의 2nd BIPA Concert" 새야새야 Creative Commons (Park JooHee Bipa performance) Courtesy of Liz Music Records
Sound Effects: Frogs at night by Dustin Steichmann
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Stranger Than Christian -Complete strangers. No script. Listen to me engage in conversation with people from all over the world.
Listener Shoutout: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Merci!
EP 105: Nigeria- The Sons of Sticks and others (M.I. Ogumefu 1929)
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:00:53 GMT
In story one, we learn why one tribe is called the sons of sticks.
In story two, we learn why women like to grow their hair out, as it wasn’t always that way.
In story three, we hear about why people say “long live the king” after hearing thunder.
In story four, we learn how saving the life of a mouse, saves the life of the king.
And finally in story five, we learn about Iroko trees and why Yoruba people do not use it in furniture.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Music: SON OF THE DRUMMER KING I AAFIN ILU I PALACE OF DRUM by Aarenga TV Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Jungle Atmosphere Night -Youtube Creator Studio
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Dark Stories from the Campfire
Listener Shoutout: Grayslake, IL
Cover Art credits: "Sacred Forest of Kpasse. Horned and Phallic Legba Deity in front of Iroko tree" by Linda DV is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
EP 104: Bengal- A Ghostly Wife (Lal Behari Day 1912)
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT
This is the story of a family who lives in the countryside in Bengal. The wife goes to get water from the tank one day and on accident touches a Shakchunni, or female ghost. This ghost stuffs the wife into the trunk of a tree and assumes the woman's life in the family home. Her mother in law notices that things are being done faster and better and is happy with the change. But slowly the husband and mother in law figure out that this isn't the real wife. It is very apparent when the oven starts to have a roasted foot smell. Can they bring back the wife? Listen and find out
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day (1912) (Project Gutenberg)
Music: Tagore Spring Festival 2017 [Part 9.6] by the Vancouver Tagore Society (Creative Commons) A tribute to the iconic Bengali poet and composer Kazi Nazrul Islam with songs and dance celebrating monsoon and spring, and the beauty of rural Bengal.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Light Rain on Car by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Across the Veil: A weekly Comedy and True Crime podcast featuring Emma Ragsdale and Zelda Kimble
Listener Shoutout: Dubai, UAE Language focus: Modern Standard Arabic as well as I could remember.
Artwork from the source book.
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT
In the first story, a teacher learns a lesson by observing a snipe and a clam at a stalemate being caught by a hunter.
In the second story, a mule learns why it isn't wise to hang out with the wrong crowd.
and in the third story, Confucius has a dream about two kinds of trees and learns why it is better to stand up for what is right in difficult times.
Source: CHINESE FABLES AND FOLK STORIES by MARY HAYES DAVIS and CHOW-LEUNG (1908)
Music: Folk Songs of the Lisu people of China (This collection of Lisu songs and accompanying images was collected by Deng Xuemei as part of the Plateau Cultural Heritage Protection Group.) Creative Commons
Sound FX: Lisa Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Australian Histories Podcast- Brilliant stories from Australia's past.
Listener Shoutout: Sindh Pakistan
EP 102: Iran- The King's Treasure
Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:00:00 GMT
Today's story is about Abdul Kareem, the poor laborer on a lord's farm. Abdul works all day and gets paid in food and cloth. One day his boss gives him a little bit of money for doing a wonderful job and Abdul thinks he is suddenly rich. He tells his wife and she asks for some silk, his son ask for a horse and a sword, and his daughter for some slippers. Abdul gives some money to the mosque in Meshed, and upon learning that he can't afford anything, he gives his remaining money to a beggar who promises to return it tenfold. Will Abdul ever buy those presents for his family?
Source: The Cat and the Mouse- A Book of Persian Fairy Tales edited by Hartwell James 1906
Music: MUSIQUES ET RITES DE PERSE - LES FILLES DE SHIRAZ (SPECIAL NOWRUZ RELEASE) -Vincent Moon (creative commons)
Sound Effects: Rain in Seonbu by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Dark Stories from the Campfire Dark and creepy stories one would tell around a campfire or huddled together next to a fireplace during a long, cold night. All stories presented in this podcast are original, no reproductions or retellings or borrowing from stories found on the internet.
Listener Shoutout: Auckland (Māori: Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. The most populous urban area in the country, Auckland has an urban population of about 1,463,000 (June 2021).[4]
Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:00:00 GMT
A young bride tragically dies only four years after getting married. Shortly there after, she comes back to haunt a chest of drawers (tansu). The family is confused and worried and call for a priest to help them out. The priest decides to spend the night a find out what what is making this ghost stick around. Listen to find out what secrets she holds.
Source: KWAIDAN: Stories and Studies of Strange Things By Lafcadio Hearn
Music: 三段の調 (three-stage key) by 久本玄智 (Genchi Hisamoto)
Sound FX: ketagawa00.mp3 by morewaves (freesound.org) creative commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Japan Distilled Join drinks authors @christopherpellegrini & @shochu_danji for a deep dive into Japanese distilled spirits. Available on iTunes & elsewhere.
Listener Shoutout: Osaka Japan
Photo Credit: "Small Tansu Chest" is licensed under CC BY 3.0
EP 100: Armenia- The Dreamer; The Bride of the Fountain
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT
Here are two stories from Armenia.
In the first one, a boy has a dream but he won't tell a soul about it. He solves riddles and teams up with the super team of the ancient world. By their powers combined, can he make his dream come true?
And in the second story, a woman learns the power of saying "tush". Her daughter gets married to a very nice bird who lives in the fountain, but when her sisters get jealous and hurt the poor bird/man, she is banished to far, far away. Can she heal the poor birdy husband?
Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian (1898) Project Gutenberg
Music: Avetis by Byurakan Creative Commons
SFX: Frogs with hum by Dustin Steichmann
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Oklahomicide A true crime podcast that delves into the murderous acts of Oklahomans across the Sooner State.
Listener Shoutout: Alberta, Canada
Cover Photo: "armenia" by Retlaw Snellac Photography is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 99: Halloween- The Parlor-Car Ghost
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:31:53 GMT
This is the story of a young woman whose beach side home is covered in blue denim. Her friend is curious as to why she has he whole place covered in such a strange material. Sara tells her friend about a ghost she met on a train ride into the city. This story echoes the classic story of the Flying Dutchman. I hope you enjoy it.
Source: Twenty-Five Ghost Stories by W. BOB HOLLAND (1904)
Music: Surrender - Asher Fulero Youtube Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Zapsplat.com (creative commons)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Cover image: "Image taken from page 32 of 'Daylight Land. The experiences ... and adventures ... which befel Judge John Doe, ... Mr. Cephas Pepperell ... and divers others, in their Parlor-Car excursion over Prairie and Mountain. All of which I saw, and one of whom I w" by mechanicalcurator is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 98: Halloween- The Transplanted Ghost (Wallace Irwin 1921)
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This is the story of a man who moves an entire castle to the middle of Ohio. He really wanted to have the old world feel and a real ghost to show off with. But sadly, he can't seem to get a ghost to come around. He also has a beautiful daughter that he keeps locked up in the donjon tower because she was once pursued by a man who turned out to not be a Duke. Here comes Geoffrey De Pierpont to the rescue. If he is lucky, he can pretend to be the ghost and then run away with Anita. But what of that ghost?
Source: HUMOROUS GHOST STORIES BY DOROTHY SCARBOROUGH, Ph.D (1921)
Music: Walking Into Darkness - myuu
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: Zapsplat.com
Cover photo: "'Dracula's Castle'" by borderlys is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 97: Halloween- The True Tale of the Phantom Coach (W. T. Linskill 1921)
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT
The story of bad omens, a phantom coach, and how death arrives to tell us someone has gone. Will you take a ride in this demon car into the Scottish sea? From the collection of Ghost stories of St Andrews in Scotland, by W.T. Linskill. Come listen to the story if you dare. (Not too scary for young ones)
Source: St Andrews Ghost Stories by W.T. Linskill
Music: TipToes- Myuu
Sound Effects: Zapsplat
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Happy Halloween!
EP 96: Halloween - The Screaming Skull of Greyfriars (W.T. Linskill 1921)
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT
Welcome to my Halloween storytelling month. I will be telling stories that contain ghosts and spooky stuff. Nothing will be terribly gruesome, but there is a mention of murder twice in this story if you want to keep little ears away.
The narrator is visiting his friend Allan de Beauchamp. Allan is the last in a long line of Beauchamps, going all the way back to a hard drinking, hard partying fellow named Neville de Beauchamp. Well, his wife dies of a broken heart and Neville becomes a monk at the St Andrews kirk. His inlaws get revenge, but his head follows and curses the whole line of Beauchamps. Listen and enjoy
Source: St Andrews Ghost Stories BY W. T. LINSKILL
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound effects: Zapsplat.com
Music: Allégro by Emmit Fenn
Photo credit: "Skull, Greyfriars Kirkyard" by theleastweasel is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
EP 95: Philippines- Tribes of Mindanao part 2
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This is the second instalment in the Mindanao folk tales.
In story one, the story of Lumabet, a god like man who finally turns into an owl. Lots of twists and turns in this wonderful tale. (Bagobo)
In story two, we learn about Melu, who through his skin shavings, creates man. But Tau Tana puts their noses on upside down and the people almost drowned. Finally, Melu made everything right again. (Bilaan)
In story three, the four beings of the earth started to make humans out of wax, but that failed. So they tried again and made the humans, but turned the noses the wrong way. Luckily their noses were returned to the right side up. And thus humans were created. (Bilaan)
In story four, the Limokon doves were as powerful as humans. On laid some eggs and a man was born. When he was in the river, he felt something brush against his leg. This was a hair from the woman up stream. So he went up to meet her and made the Mandaya people. (Mandaya)
In story five, the Sun and the Moon are a couple, but they fight a lot. One of their children is a great crab, the other was one big star until his father cut him up and spread the stars across the sky. The great crab tries to eat the Moon, his mother, from time to time. It is only because of the people shouting that the Moon is saved. (Mandaya)
And finally in story six, the son of the widow goes off to hunt pigs. He kills the pig that belongs to the spirit of the stone. The spirit of the stone is not mad at him and instead invites him to hang around. When the boy leaves, he meets seven warriors in seven colors. He fights them and then runs into a giant, whom he also fights and beats. Finally all of his rage is spent, and everyone is brought back to life. He marries one beautiful woman, and the spirit of the stone marries another. (Subanun)
Source: Philippine Folk Tales, by Mabel Cook Cole (1916)
Music: Tribal Sounds of the Philippines- T'Boli Creative commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Muju Mountain Stream- Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Slapshot Sweethearts
Listener Shoutout: North Mindanao. There have been proposals to rename the current Northern Mindanao region, which is dominated by the Cebuano ethnic group, into the Amihanan region. Amihanan literally translates to 'northern area' from the Cebuano language, which is the lingua franca of the region. Language focus Cebuano
EP 94: Turkey- The Wizard Dervish
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:00:00 GMT
This is the story of the wizard dervish and the son of the Padishah. The Padishah wants a son, but alas he has none. The dervish Giveth and the Dervish taketh away. He kidnaps the prince and puts him through a series of beatings. Then with the help of the dervish's daughter, he runs away and is chased by the mother of his new bride, who happens to be a witch. The witch follows them and the daughter turns them into a series of things. Answering with nonsense, the witch becomes frustrated and leaves. Will the prince get back to his wedding in time to get married, again? Listen in and find out.
Source: The Forty-four Turkish fairy Tales by Ingaz Kunos
Music: Playing Our Premium Turkish Ney - Ussak Taksim Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Daebudo by Dustin Steichmann
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Reddit on Wiki Podcast bros, John, Sean, and Josh are coming to your earholes with semi-researched facts! From spooky stories, lost colonies, to conspiracy theories, they cover anything you can find on Reddit and Wiki!
Listener Shoutout: Gothernberg Sweden- Gothenburg is located on the west coast, in southwestern Sweden, about halfway between the capitals Copenhagen, Denmark, and Oslo, Norway. The location at the mouth of the Göta älv, which feeds into Kattegatt, an arm of the North Sea, has helped the city grow in significance as a trading city. Language focus: Swedish
EP 93: India- Princess Soorthie & The Snake's Bride
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In the first story, the Princess Soorthie is tricked by her older sister into thinking that her new husband is a toad. She calls off the wedding. The former fiance decides to have a grand procession past her place, just to show her what she was missing out on. She realizes her mistake too late and tries to sneak out to meet up with him. Instead she is kidnapped and suffers a terrible fate.
In the second story, Sukkia lives with her step mother Dukhia (the one who causes pain). One day, Sukkia is out in the forest and an enchanted snake asks her to marry him. Dukhia says it is okay, as long as he can fill up her house with silver. He does so and they are married. There is one trick to living with a magic snake husband, you must never ask his name. So what does step mom do? you can see where this is going.
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal retold by Rev. Lal Behari Day (1912) Public Domain
Music: Khana Udaana Nand Laini ( खाणा - उडाणा नंद लैणी ) by Gambhari Devi ( गंभरी देवी - Veteran Folk Singer) Creative Commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Late night crickets- Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Giraffe's Eggs Here we recall African legends, myths, folk and fairytales, both in English and in French.
Ici, on se rappelle des légendes africaines, mythes, fables et contes de fées, en français et en anglais.
Listener shoutout: Columbus, Ohio Columbus originated as numerous Native American settlements on the banks of the Scioto River. Franklinton, now a city neighborhood, was the first white settlement, laid out in 1797. The city was founded in 1812, at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, and laid out to become the state capital.
Thank you, and goodnight.
EP 92: Ghana- The Squirrel and the Spider; Why We See Ants Carrying Bundles as Big as Themselves
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This week we have two stories from WH Barker's West African Folk-Tales.
In the first one, Anansi takes squirrel to court and uses logic to get what is not his. Too bad he isn't the only one with those skills.
In the second story, Anansi tries to get a little rain, but instead goes big and ends up killing a man. For this he is punished by having to carry a heavy box with him everywhere. But Anansi is always tricky.
Music: Osei Kwame Korankye - sings praise song with seperewa from the Ghana 2013 project creative commons
Sound effects: Youtube Jungle Night Atmosphere Creative Commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The Scam Kings Podcast Kershelle brings you stories from around the world of financial crimes that often end in murder or great suffering. Be careful out there!
Listener Shoutout: Rose C the Haitian Mama -Mamalyfe. Rose C not only has her own podcast, but she has been a consistent booster of other independent podcasters. She is active on instagram and in various podcasting forums. Having her listen and give feedback on the stories has been amazing. Thank you, Rose C.
Photo credit: "Cuvette spider, U, face_2012-12-12-14.30.23 ZS PMax" by Sam Droege is marked with CC PDM 1.0
EP 91: Korea- The King of the Flowers
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This is the story of a Korean king being reminded to take care of his country instead of being distracted by Cinnamon Rose. The great kind Shinmun is distracted by the court ladies and is given an allegory all about the King of the Flowers, known as the Peony. When the king hears the story, he is able to figure out that the real meaning is that he needs to get his own things in order. Of course the temptress is to blame instead of the King, but hopefully the king takes some of the blame.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales (W.E. Griffis 1922)
Music: 기악합주 신뱃놀이_우리전통음악연구원 민속악 '깊은울림'
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound FX: Muju Stream- Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Bewilderbeasts Join Melissa every Monday as she dives deep into the weirdest, funniest, sciency-est ways in which animals intersect at humanity. Let's meet the Canadian cat who solved a murder and advanced forensic technology. How did fish farts nearly cause bombs to fly between Russia and Sweden? How did a pigeon save 194 soldiers in wartime? Why are honey bees trained to find unexploded landmines in Croatia? Let's go!
Listener Shoutout: Rajasthan literally means "The Land of Kings".
Photo Credit: "Jar with Peony Sprays LACMA M.2004.7.23" by Fæ is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 90: Philippines- Tribes of Mindanao part 1
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:00:00 GMT
These five stories belong to the Bukidnon and to the Bagobo.
Story one is about how the moon and the stars came to be. (Bukidnon)
Story two is about a crab that makes a flood. (Bukidnon)
Story three is about Magbangal, a constellation in the sky that lets the people know it is time to plant the rice. (Bukidnon)
Story four is about how children became monkeys. (Bukidnon)
Story five is about Bulanawan and Aguio and how they were twin brothers, but were split apart and fought until their grandfather brought peace. (Bukidnon)
Story six is the origin story of the Bagobo people. It tells of how the people scattered around the world except two who were too hungry to move. Luckily sugar cane sustained them. (Bagobo)
Source: Philippine Folk Tales collected by Mabel Cook Cole (1916)
Music/Sound effects: Tribal sounds of the Philippines • KALINGA Petites Planètes / Vincent Moon Creative Commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Black Girl Seoul -We are Black women expressing and exploring our love of Asian films and television. Our goal is to build a community with others who love them as well. We come with a unique point of view and over a 10 year viewing history. Listen to our podcast, follow our blog, and please be sure to comment. We'd love to hear from you!
Listener Shoutout: Gyeonggi Province, Korea
EP 89: South Africa- Four Jackal and Lion tales
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:00:00 GMT
Here are four tales in which the Jackal outsmarts Lion. Since they were four variations on the theme, and all fairly short, I put them all together here.
Source: SOUTH-AFRICAN FOLK-TALES BY JAMES A. HONEŸ, M.D.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Nature Ambience Light Rain Birds by Kevin Bouchar CCO 1.0 License from Zapsplat.com
Music: Xhosa Culture by Karoo Culture Creative Commons
Podcast Shoutout: Uncanny Japan
Listener Shoutout: Sao Paolo, Brazil
Photo Credit: "Jackal, Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve." by _paVan_ is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 88: Iran- The Son of the Soap Seller
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In this story, little Ahmed saves a princess from a lion that breaks free from its handler. He is rewarded with gold, but then his father spends all of it. In order to earn a living, he and his father set out from the holy city of Mashhad only to be caught in a terrible sandstorm. Ahmed gives relief to a dying dervish who rewards him with a crystal cup. During the storm, Ahmed and his father are separated and a stranger calls Ahmed by name. This turns out to be a Ghool (ghoul) who tries to drain the life from the poor boy. He is saved by the princess, but can he in turn save the king from the old man of the mountains? Lots of cool history in this one.
Source: The Cat and the Mouse, Edited by Hartwell James
SFX: Jungle Night Atmosphere by Youtube Creator Studio (Creative Commons)
Music: Solo Argul - Yarghul أرغول by Arab Instruments (Creative Commons)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Espooky Tales Two friends, Cristina & MJ, bring you all the folklore, myths, legends, haunted places, espooky cuentos del rancho and spooky stories you heard at all the family fiestas, with a focus on Latin America.
Listener Shoutout: Jalisco Mexico with a focus on Nahuatl which I try to speak, but now realize that I kinda butchered the pronunciation of the name of the language.
EP 87: Nigeria- The Kingdom of the Yorubas, Tribal Marks, and Akiti the Hunter
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In the first story, the world is covered with water, and the grandson of the king takes his inheritance and makes the land of the Yoruba.
In the second story, the king's wives think that the man covered in scars is attractive, so the king sets out to get the same hundred cuts, but can only stand two. Thus two cuts becomes the sign of royalty.
In the third story, Akiti brags about being a great hunter, but Elephant thinks he brags too much. They have a battle and it comes down to one of the smallest animals to win the day. Is Akiti still the greatest hunter?
Source: Yoruba Legends recorded by M. I. Ogumefu (1929)
Music: Okun Song by Empress Kofoworola Creative Commons
Cover Photo: "File:A costume parade on Tiv and Yoruba ethnic group.jpg" by Magicc0077 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Frog recording: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Beer'd Al Brother and sister John & Lauren Carey discuss beer and Weird Al’s catalog. Beer by beer and song by song. We also go off on wild tangents sometimes (often). Cheers!
Listener Shoutout: Louisville, Kentucky
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In the first story, a merchant stores some flowers in the fish room. The fish complain about the smell. Do the flowers find it worth it to argue with fish?
In the second story, a mother hen is jealous of some other birds and tries to convince the cat to eat them. The other birds have a little chat with the cat and all of the plans are revealed.
In the third story, a little boy is very curious. He wants to be a bird, or a fish, or just to grab the moon. His curiosity knows no bounds, but without caution he nearly drowns.
Source: CHINESE FABLES AND FOLK STORIES by MARY HAYES DAVIS and CHOW-LEUNG
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 古琴曲《平沙落雁》唱弦 Creative Commons
SFX: Countryside, spring-like morning, birds singing, insects passing by by Gain Walkers from Zapsplat.com
Podcast shout out: The Vocal Fries podcast with Drs Gillon and Figueroa. Go listen!
Listener shout out: Cape Coral Florida, thank you for all of the listens
EP 85: Azores- Princess Bluegreen of the Seven Cities + The Island of flowers
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In the first story the king and queen of Atlantis really want a baby. Eventually they grow sour and the king especially is awful to his subjects. Everyone prays for them to have a kid. Eventually a fairy comes and tells them that they will have a child, but that the fairy will take and raise their daughter for 20 years. For those 20 years the king should make amends for his poor treatment of his subjects. Can he wait 20 years or will his temper return and sink Atlantis?
In the second story an Angel breaks the rules of heaven and is kicked out. She always loved the flowers of heaven and so when she was kicked out she grabbed an armful of flowers. There were too many and she dropped some. Those became the islands of the Azores.
Source: THE ISLANDS OF MAGIC LEGENDS, FOLK AND FAIRY TALES FROM THE AZORES RETOLD BY ELSIE SPICER EELLS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Wistful Harp - Andrew Huang (Creative Commons)
Sound effects: Ansan Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast shout out: A History of the Inca- Nick Machinski
In A History of the Inca, we will explore pre-Inca states and the hostile world they inhabited. We will learn of the Inca origins and how they were but one of many ethnic groups carving out a living miles above sea level. From their beginnings as a small ethnic group we will march with their armies as they set out to expand their rule over Andes. We dissect their administration and government while also looking at how ordinary people fared under the empire.
When seemingly at its height, the Inca see the Spanish arrive. And though some end the rule of the Inca with the Spanish conquistadores, there is much more to the story…
Listener shout out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbabura_Province
Language focus: Runasimi
EP 84: Bengal- The Field of Bones
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This story is of a group of friends who spend the night near a temple in the forest. During the night, they each learn a part of a charm to bring things back to life. Armed with this knowledge, they set out on an adventure only to come to a city with no people or animals. This is all the doing of some Rakshasis, a form of evil spirit. Can the three friends defeat the Rakshasis and bring the princess's family back to life?
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal collected by Lal Behari Day (1912)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Bengali Folk Song | Bangla Lokgeeti | Rabha | Bengali Song 2020 | Khamaknama S02 | Folk songs of the Rabha people recorded by Sondesh TV (creative commons)
Sound effects: Light Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shout Out: Black Girl Seoul We are Black women expressing and exploring our love of Asian films and television. Our goal is to build a community with others who love them as well. We come with a unique point of view and over a 10 year viewing history. Listen to our podcast, follow our blog, and please be sure to comment. We'd love to hear from you!
Listener Shout Out: Persephone and Seraphina! Thank you for listening and enjoying the stories ~Dustin
EP 83: Japan- The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:00:00 GMT
Here is the story of Kintaro and how he began his life. First his father is killed in a court plot, and then his mother and he are banished to the mountain forest. Kintaro learns to live with the animals and build his skills. Then a mysterious woodcutter comes to challenge him in arm wrestling. The woodcutter turns out to be a famous general of the lord Minamoto-no-Raiko, who brings Kintaro to the city and makes him a full samurai.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales compiled by YEI THEODORA OZAKI 1908
Sound effects: Winter forest wind moderate with trees rustling and barks creaking North Laurentian Woods Canada by Articulated
Music: Kimono Show - Shamisen Creative Commons
Shout out: Afrotales The Afro Tales Podcast is our way to explore the versions of folklore told be those melinated people that were brought to the Americas. I have made up my mind to share every collected story on this podcast and therefore on this site. I thank you for visiting, learning and sharing with me.
Listeners: L.A., California Love you Goober and Amy. (happy late birthday Joshie)
"きんたろうさん" by frontriver is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 82: Korea- Old White Whiskers and Mister Bunny
Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This is a trickster tale from Korea. The people of Korea are at the mercy of Old White Whiskers, the giant tiger that stalks the hills of Gangwon. He catches Mr Bunny slippin, and little bun bun has to use his wits to get home safely. Who is smarter, Mr Bunny or Old White Whiskers?
Source: Korean Fairy Tales collected by W.E. Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Arrowwood by Lisa Steichmann
Music: [🌕_Live] 송소희(Song so hee) - 달무리(Moon Halo) 라이브(가야금ver.)_작곡: 안예은 Creative Commons
Podcast shout out: Composer Chronicals Stephen Trygar recounts the stories of composers past and present through the music they write. Historical episodes focus on a particular work by the featured composer and examines their life during the time the piece was written and performed. Additionally, living composers, musicians, industry professionals, and general enthusiasts are featured every other week to share their own stories and geek out over the music that we all love. Through these tales, you're invited to explore each composers' legacy and their impact in keeping the world entertained.
Listener shout out: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar has been given numerous names in its history. Before 1911, official names included Nomiĭn Khüree (Mongolian: ᠨᠣᠮ ᠤᠨ ᠬᠦᠷᠢᠶᠡᠨ; Номын хүрээ) and Ikh Khüree (ᠶᠡᠬᠡ ᠬᠦᠷᠢᠶᠡᠨ; Их Хүрээ; lit. "Great Settlement"). It is called Bogdiin Khuree (Богдын Хүрээ, Bogdiĭn Khüree, "Great Holy Khan's Monastery") in the folk song "Praise of Bogdiin Khuree". Other names were Da Khüree (Да Хүрээ, dà, "great"), or simply Khüree (ᠬᠦᠷᠢᠶᠡᠨ; Хүрээ). The Chinese equivalent, Dà Kùlún (大庫倫), was rendered into Western languages as "Kulun" or "Kuren". In western languages, the city at that time was most often referred to as Urga (from Mongolian: ᠥᠷᠭᠦᠭᠡ; Өргөө, Örgöö, "Palace"). From Wikipedia
EP 81: Brazil- How The Brazilian Beetles Got Their Gorgeous Coats
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This is a beautiful story of beware of what you ask for and also make sure that when you lay down the rules, they they are clear. The rat wants to race the beetle, but he does not think ahead as she does. And in the second part, it is the beetle who does not think ahead and only wants what she wants. In the end, we get the Brazilian flag.
Source: Fairy Tales From Brazil by Collected by Elsie Spicer Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Jungle Night Sounds by Youtube Creator Suite
Enjoy this little bonus story and go listen to independent podcasters!
EP 80: Armenia- Zoolvisia (զուլվիզիա)
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This story is of a king who is poisoned and his son who goes off to avenge him. The trouble is that the person who slayed his father isn't a warrior, but an enchanted princess who just wants to be left alone. Eventually he falls for her, but he must break her magic spell before he can talk to her. Even after winning her over, his trials are not over. Will they live happily ever after? Will the witch steal her away? What can the magic fairies do to help?
Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia collected by A. G. Seklemian
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Tailor's Seat by German Mr. Thomas Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Birds and rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shout out: Planthropology A cool, sciencey, nerdy podcast all about plants and the people who study them. Dr Vikram's passion for plants shows through on his podcast and his twitter feed. Always a good listen.
Listener shout out to Green Bay Wisconsin and the Ho Chunk Native American Tribe. Language highlight is Ho Chunk
Cover Art: "An Armenian woman posing for Prokudin-Gorskii on a hillside near Artvin (in present day Turkey), Circa 1910" by ali eminov is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
EP 79: Ghana- Tit for Tat and Why The White Ants Always Harm Man's Property
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In the first Anansi story, there is a great famine. Everyone is looking for food. Anansi's son, Kweku Tsin is able to find food, but declines to tell his father where because he knows of his father's greed. Well, by trickery, Anansi learns where the meat is and plans to make himself fat. To get back at him, Kweku Tsin tries to convince Anansi that the gods are mad at him. Will it work?
In the second story, Anansi is pretending to take his dead grandfather's body home, when really it is a dead antelope. Wolf and Leopard think he is being tricky, so they scare him and take the meat away. How does Anansi get revenge? He hangs them from a tree and eats a feast in front of them. The white ant (termite) cuts them down, but Anansi still gets another one over on them. Why is the white ant so mad? Listen and find out.
Source: West African folk-tales collected by Barker, William Henry
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Night Frogs recorded by Dustin Steichmann
Music: Kpanlogo at Brandeis University - A Taste of Ghana Francis Kofi Akotuah Creative Commons
Podcaster shout out: Lexitecture You’ve found the online home of your new favourite source of random etymology from a pair of language geeks from either side of The Pond.
Listener shout out: Istanbul Turkey. Language: Turkish teşekkürler ve iyi geceler Thank you and goodnight.
EP 78: Turkey- Kara Mustafa the Hero
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In this story, Kara Mustafa starts off as a complete coward. His wife is so ashamed that she leaves him in the middle of nowhere in the dead of night. After this, he takes his rage out on a swarm of flies and proclaims that he killed 60 with one stroke and 70 with a second stroke. He is found by some Dews, which are evil fairies. The believe that he is much stronger than he really is. They test him and he amazes them. But how will he ever go back home?
Source: Forty-Four Turkish Fairy Tales Collected by Ignaz Kunos
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road - Penceresi Yola Karsi Creative Commons License
Sound effects: Jungle Night Sounds -Youtube Creator Studio
Podcaster shout out: Asian Tapestry by Theshira Pather
Listener shout out: Lagos Nigeria. Language spotlight: Yoruba
EP 77: Russia- The Fiend (Упырь Upyr)
Wed, 26 May 2021 23:00:00 GMT
In this story, Marusia falls in love and is to be wed to a mysterious young man. It turns out that he is not a good guy. He likes to have forbidden snacks in church. Marusia sees him snacking and he confronts her. When she lies to him, he curses her mother, father, and Marusia herself. Babushka to the rescue! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fiend
Source: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-Lore collected by W. R. S. RALSTON
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Russian folk song "Luchinushka" / Rachlevsky, RSO
Russian folk song "Luchinushka" (Torch-light). RUSSIAN STRING ORCHESTRA (formerly: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin) conducted by Misha Rachlevsky. This was an encore for the performance on March 3, 2016, "Concerts at One" series at New York's Trinity Wall Street Church. The concert was an opening of the "Revolutionaries: The late works of Beethoven & Ginastera" festival.
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SFX: Cold desolate Arctic wind, mostly wind rumble 344 Audio
Podcast shout out: LAN Parties
Listener shout out: Mesa Arizona
Cover photo: "Children of Russian Nobility in Peasant Dress" by paukrus is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
EP 76: Japan- Urashima Taro (浦島 太郎)
Wed, 19 May 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This is the story of Urashima Taro. He is a legendary fisherman with a kind heart. After saving a tortoise from some boys, he is rewarded with a trip to the palace of Rin Jin, the Sea King. The tortoise that he saves is no other than the princess, whom Urashima falls madly in love with. But he faces a dilemma: does he stay with his love, or does he go back and take care of his aging parents? Listen and find out
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki (1908)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound effects: Zapsplat, West Wolf
Podcast shout out: Classical Adventures for One
Listener shout out: Maharashtra, India. Language Marathi
Image: "Urashima" by Kawanabe, Kyōsai, 1831-1889, artist from the Library of Congress
EP 75: Bengal- The Bald Wife ন্যাড়া বউ
Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT
Today's story is that of two wives. One is young, pretty, and mean. The other is older, nearly bald, and kind. After a bit of magic from a holy man, one of the wives is beautiful and has an arm full of precious gifts. The other one comes home frightfully ugly and absolutely poor. Which one is which?
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal retold by Lal Behari Day (1912)
Music: আমার হৃদ কমলো মঞ্চে দোলে করালো বদনী II Hrid Kamal Manche Dole Shamya Sangeet ramprasad sen Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Birds on back porch by Lisa Steichmann
Podcast shout out: Ratchet Book Club by Derik
Listener shout out: Ontario, Ca
EP 74: South Africa- Lion and Jackal + Tink Tinkje
Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT
In the first story the Tigers, not Lion, decide to send their seven children to study with Jackal. Under the guise of teaching the Tiger children, Jackal convinces the parents to stay away while the children get used to studying away from them. One by one the children disappear until finally Jackal is gone.
In the second story, the birds want to decide who is the king of all the birds. They all argue about who is the best and finally they decide on the bird who can fly the highest. Vulture can fly very high, but a stowaway steals the show. Who will be king?
Source: SOUTH-AFRICAN FOLK-TALES BY JAMES A. HONEŸ, M.D.
Music: The Boynton Middle School 6th Grade Chorus sings "Singabahambayo," a South African Freedom song in Zulu and English, arranged by Cheryl Lavender, under the direction of Robert Winans at the Winter Choral Concert, January 25, 2018, in Kulp Auditorium, Ithaca High School, Ithaca, New York.
Sound Effects: Spring Frogs in Ansan recorded 5/2/2021 by Dustin Steichmann
Cover art by dfaulder American Yellow Warbler
Podcast Shout Out: Historical Natives- The Historical Natives broadcasts information on Native American history, culture, and beings in respectful horror-themed episodes. It's difficult to find information on our expansive culture, and we strive to ease the strain of the current broken telephone system and create an accessible database for everyone.
Listener Shout Out: Busan, South Korea
EP 73: Ghana- Thunder and Anansi + Why the Lizard Continually Moves His Head Up and Down
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT
Here are two tales from the West African country of Ghana, traditional to the Akan people.
The first story tells about the trickster Anansi, who meets Thunder and is greeted with a magic pot. Instead of feeding his family, greed makes him hide his magic pot. When his family finds the pot, trouble ensues for Anansi.
The second story tells of how Anansi tricks the three princesses into revealing their names, only to have Lizard win the princesses for his wives. One thing you never want to do, is to cross Anansi, and Lizard pays dearly for his transgressions.
Book: Internet Archives 1917 Barker and Sinclair
Music: African Folk Music and Drumming from the Ewe tribe by Traditional singers Creative Commons
AMB Night Crickets LB by DaveRose on www.freesound.org.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shout Out: El Radio Del Barrio "Esta estación es para la raza mexicana que siempre Quiero escuchar música mexicana esta es tu Estación"
Dustin's Links: https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
EP 72: Philippines- Aponibolinayen and the Sun
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT
This week's story tells of the young woman, Aponibolinayen, who is magically lifted to the heavens by the siksiklat vine. She shows the Sun, Ini-Init, how to make fish soup with only a boiled stick. When she comes back her family, they wonder who her husband is. They send betel nuts to bring all of the people to the wedding, but her husband avoids it until he cannot stand it any more. Will they find happiness?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Source: Philippine Folk Tales Retold by Mabel Cook Cole (1916) Public Domain
Music: The Kalinga Soul Through The Music of Alex Madullawan Tumapang Creative Commons
Jungle Atmosphere Night provided by Youtube Studios
Picture: "Filipina Bride, Barangay" by InSapphoWeTrust is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Podcast Shout Out: The Dumb, Found Dead Podcast Darwin awards, Puns, and a general good time.
Listener Shout Out: Selangor, Malaysia. Language: Bahasa Malaysia
EP 71: Korea- A Bridegroom for Miss Mole
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:00:00 GMT
This story comes from Korea, but has cousins in all the world of folklore. It is a classic story of who is the strongest. Is it the Sun? the Clouds? The mighty stone Buddha? Listen to this tale of Mole Father looking for the strongest son-in-law.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales W.E. Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: [ 서원숙 - 가야금 ] 심상건 산조 및 풍류 중 '중모리~자진모리'(국악음반_레이블소설) Seo WonSook - Gayageum Creative Commons 2.0
문의 guksuldang@gmail.com / 070-7537-1578
Listener shout out: Gauteng, South Africa (language spotlight: Zulu)
Story suggestions can be sent to: Sandmanstoriespresents@gmail.com
EP 70: China- A Lesson from Confucius 孔子之敎誨 + The Wind, The Clouds, and The Snow 風雲雪
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT
Two stories this week:
The first, a man learns that by being tough he is headed towards an early grave. He must learn to be like the tongue rather than the tooth.
The second is the story of snow, who argues for its own importance, but is reminded where it comes from. All in the great courthouse in the sky.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: Yuan Xiao Creative Commons
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
Shout out to OUR Show Podcast
Listener shout out KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:00:00 GMT
Another story from Himachel Pradesh and the Shimla village area, as gathered by Alice Dracott (Simla Village Tales).
This story tells the tale of a rich Rajah and his six rich wives and his one poor one. Unable to have kids, he asks a Fakhir to help him. Only his poor wife listens to the instructions and so only she has children, six boys and one girl. The jealous wives bribe the midwife to get rid of the kids any way she can, and so she does three times. Will there ever be justice?
Music in the episode: Ashok Pathak- Bagashree (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ashok_Pathak/Arbiter_Artist_Samples/pathakbagashreemp3
Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Arbiter Records Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ )
Podcaster shout out to: Legendary Africa
Listener shout out to: Buskerud Norway
EP 68: Iran- The Cat and The Mouse
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT
This time the story comes from ancient Persia. It is the story of a mouse who insults a cat and is killed for his offense. The cat then prays to Allah and promises to reform himself. The mice believe that he has repented and thus bring him gifts to thank him for not eating them anymore. The cat thinks that Allah has blessed him with a feast after fasting. This leads to all out war between the cats and the mice. Who will prevail in the end?
Source: The Cat and the Mouse: A Book of Persian Fairy Tales by James and Neill
Music: Persian Classical Music by Samandar Dehghani, Tar Sina Dehghani: Tombak and Daf Streamed by UC Davis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
This week's podcast shout out is to Doug Loves Movies
Listener shout out: Stavropol Krai
EP 67: South Africa- The World's Reward
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT
This story broadly follows the tale of the Bremen Town Musicians. Dog is too old and so has to leave home. Dog meets other animals. Animals find a house full of food and thieves. Animals scare away the thieves. Thieves come back and get their butts kicked. And everyone lives happily ever after.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann (links)
Source: South African Folk Tales by James A Honey
Ambient sound: South African Thunderstorm by Tim Kahn
Music: Uyangijuma by Stabhilithi
"A zonkey" by Leogirly4life is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Podcast Shout Out is Dustin Can Read Go listen to him!
Listener Shout Out to Manilla Philippines
EP 66: Armenia- The Fairy Nightingale
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:00:00 GMT
This is the story of an king who wants to build the perfect church, but he is lacking one thing. When he finally gets the monk to tell him what he is missing, his three sons have to set off to find it. The youngest does the hard work of finding it and bringing it back, only to be stuck in a well by his two older brothers. Will the church ever have the right ingredients?
Source: The Golden Maiden by A. G. Seklemian
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Sad Beach by Soroosh Nematollahi Creative Commons License
Podcast Shoutout: Varmints
Listener Shout Out: Tuscany
All SSP links: https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
"Armenian Church" by Hovic - Churches Album is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:00:00 GMT
The story of a young woman who is left an orphan after her parents pass away. The last thing her mother does for her, is to place a bowl on her head, to hide her beauty from the world. The woman is diligent and works hard, focusing all her energy on being a good person. She is hired into a house to take care of a sick wife, and there, meets the son of the house who falls in love with her. Will she ever lose her odd headpiece?
Source: The Wooden Bowl retold by T H James
Music: June 24, 2018: Riley Lee, Shakuhachi flute grandmaster performs a piece called "Dimante Lapis," a piece composed around 1150, during the Sunday service in the Dome at Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, Colorado. Creative Commons License
Podcast Shoutout: Old Bones by Andy Earnshaw
EP 64: Ghana- Three Anansi Tales
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:00:00 GMT
Here are three tales from the West African country of Ghana, traditional to the Akan people.
The first story tells about the trickster Anansi, who get the great god Nyankupon to rename the stories in Anansi's honor.
The second story tells of how Anansi wants to keep all of the knowledge in a jar, but finds out that there is still more knowledge out there.
The third story is of Anansi and his neighbor Nothing. Anansi is poor, but when he borrows Nothing's fine clothes, he is able to trick many women into thinking he is rich. Anansi grows jealous of his neighbor, and kills the man. That is why the children weep for Nothing.
Book: Internet Archives 1917 Barker and Sinclair
Music: African Roots Music by Rafa Navarro Creative Commons
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shout Out: The History of China Podcast
Dustin's Links: https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
Cover Art: "Spider" by James E. Petts is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
EP 63: Turkey- The Three Orange Peris
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:00:00 GMT
This is the story of a young prince who is cursed after breaking an old woman's jugs. He must find the three orange Peris otherwise he will certainly die. It is not easy to find them, even harder to keep them, and with the help of an evil hearted and somewhat spotted servant, he almost loses everything.
Source: Forty-Four Turkish Tales
Music: Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road - -Bir Demet Yasemen http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Turku_Nomads_of_the_Silk_Road/Alleys_of_Istanbul/14_-Bir_Demet_Yasemen
Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/
Curator: Music for Video
Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Podcast Shoutout: For Your Reference
Listener Shoutout: Buenos Aires
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:00:00 GMT
This is the story of Longstaff, a strong young man from the city. He is raised by his mom in the woods and then comes back to his dad and demands a giant metal staff be made. He then goes on an adventure and meets two other strong men and they move in together. Add in a few princesses, a dwarf with red boots, and a seven headed serpent, and you have the makings of a true adventure.
Book: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Music: The Rule by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4506-the-rule
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast: Jar of Rebuke (seriously, go check them out!)
Cover Art: "Azores" by Jsome1 is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 61: Korea- The Sneezing Colossus 8/28
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:00:00 GMT
This is the story of Mr Kim, a lazy father who lives in the mountains. His wife sends him away one day to find something to help feed the kids. While he is walking, he finds an ancient stone Buddha carved in the side of a mountain. Growing on top is the biggest, juiciest pear he has ever seen, but how can he get up there?
Story: W. E. Griffis (1922)
Music: 서원숙 Seo Wonsook with the song 중모리~자진모리 Creative Commons use.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann for Sandman Stories Presents
Podcast shout out to: The Endless Knot They are really amazing and deserve your support. Please go check out the wonderful work done by Dr. Mark and Dr. Aven. Cheers!
Cover art: "File:Leshan Buddha Statue View.JPG" by Ariel Steiner is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5"
EP 60: India- The Dead Man's Ring and others
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT
These four stories come from Simla Village Tales retold by Alice Elizabeth Dracott.
The first is a battle of bragging rights between the owl and the kite.
The second is how the bird learns to keep his mouth shut when it comes to other's suffering.
The third is about a woman who listen to the animals and find's the dead man's ring
The fourth is the origin of death.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Siddharta Corsus - Invocation (album Rasa Lila) Creative Commons
"Ring finger" by markvernik is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Shout out to Bunny Trails Pod. Go listen to them!
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, a boy displays the ideals of being a good son and student. In the end he turns out to be a great man. The story illustrates the confusionist ideals of the time. In the second story, a hunter is moved by the bird's generosity and thus gives up hunting. The moral is to take care of one another. No podcast or listener shout out on this one because I recorded it before I started doing that. Enjoy~
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: Yuan Xiao
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have. Sleep well
EP 58: South Africa- Three Jackal Stories
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT
These three stories all have Jackal as a main character. Some are too short to be their own story, so I lumped them all together. The stories are: The Jackal and The Wolf; A Jackal and A Wolf; and The Lion, The Jackal, and The Man. From the book South African Folktales by James A Honey. In the first story Jackal is smart, but wolf isn't so lucky. In the second story, Jackal is just mean to wolf. In the third story, Jackal tells Lion that Man is the strongest and Lion sets out to find out.
The music is a traditional wedding dance by the Shaghoken Ensemble from Rwanda.
The podcast shout out is One Mic: Black History by Countryboi
Picture: "Jackals Drinking - South Africa" by South African Tourism is licensed under CC BY 2.0
EP 57: India -The Loss of Friends part 4- Merchant Strongtooth (पञ्चतन्त्र)
Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT
In this chapter, Victor tells Lively the story of the Merchant Strong-Tooth who loses and then wins the king's favor. This convinces Lively to go meet Rusty the king, and the two become fast friends. That doesn't go so well for Victor who is soon out of a job.
Music: Dhani Gundecha & Madhuvanti Murali Mohan with Dhrupad & Rudra Veena duet Creative Commons
Book: The Panchatantra translated by Arthur Ryder
Words can be found at: https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
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Cover Art: Rama Returns in Victory to Ayodhya, Pahari, Kangra, Fitzwilliam Museum
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EP 56: Japan- The Princes Fire-Flash and Fire-Fade
Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT
The two princes get along fine. One brother hunts, while the other one fishes. Trouble comes when the younger one asks to switch and then loses his brother's magic fishing hook. Prince Fire-Fade must travel under the sea to retrieve the missing hook.
Story: Mrs. T.H. James (https://archive.org/details/princesfireflash00jameiala/mode/2up)
Music: Etsuko Chida Omoigawa from Shsk'h Vol.02 - Koto Kumiuta (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Etsuko_Chida/Shskh_Vol02_-_Koto_Kumiuta/Omoigawa)
Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/us/
Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/us/
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann (https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents)
EP 55: Azores- Why Dogs Sniff Each Other + Armenia- Simon the Friend of Snakes
Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:12:11 GMT
In story number one, Elsie Spicer Eells tells the story of why dogs always sniff each other. Will they ever find the dog who brought the pepper?
In story number two, Simon comes to the aid of the snakes and is rewarded, but if he tells about his rewards he will die. Can he resist telling about his secret?
Story One: Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Elsie Spicer Eells
Music: Galpão Nativo | TVE - Família Machado e João Vicenti - 21/5/17
Story Two: The Golden Maiden by A.G. Seklemian
Music: Sound of Armenian Duduk. By I.Mazia
EP 54: Korea- Fancha and the Magpie 7/28
Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT
This is the story of a one of the emperors of China, whose ancestors were Manchu, who was embarrassed because his family did not have a good origin story. So an old woman of the court tells the story of how his ancestor is born from the gods. Fancha lived in Manchuria and after his family was killed he fled south to the Tumen River. When that was was not recorded. There is a lot of overlap with this story from Chinese/Jurchen legend.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales William Elliot Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music in the story: "Mountain Monk C" by Lobo Loco www.musikbrause.de Creative Commons License (by-nc-nd)
Shout out to Because Language Podcast. They are an awesome podcast that cover linguistics from a very approachable way. Fun for the word nerd or lay person. Give them a listen!
EP 53: Brazil- How the Monkey Escaped Being Eaten
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT
The story of the Tricky Monkey who does not want to be eaten. When the man traps him under a tree and then again in a box, how will the monkey escape?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Fairy Tales From Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eels
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
Sound effects by Zapsplat.com
All sandman links: https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
EP 52: South Africa- The Monkey's Fiddle + The Tiger, The Ram, And The Jackal
Sat, 05 Dec 2020 11:42:18 GMT
These are the second and third stories I have read from the book. The Monkey works for his uncle for a while and gets some pretty cool toys. Wolf and Jackal are a bit jealous and try to steal the magic bow away from him. It all ends in a wild mess in the courtroom. In story two, Tiger has never seen a Ram before and is a bit frightened by the loud animal. When Jackal tries to convince Tiger to eat the Ram, Ram's wife Ewe tells him a trick that will scare away tiger forever.
In this space I am going to start doing podcast recommendations as I love to listen to pods, and you might like the stuff that I listen to too. If you like legends from South Africa, you should check out Legendary Africa hosted by Theshira. She is often reading stories that she has adapted from traditional lore and put her own spin on. Her voice is awesome and I'm sure you will like her stories. She is also on youtube, instagram, and twitter. Find her and say hi.
The ambient sounds are from an evening in Kruger National Park. I hope you enjoy and sleep well
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9v1PoKsiPU&ab_channel=peakfiddler (fiddle music)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVlXqRG2j90&t=2113s&ab_channel=DestinationAudio (Ambient sounds)
"Baby vervet monkey searching for food in the grass" by string_bass_dave is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Check out my other stuff here: https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
EP 51: Korea-The Rabbit's Eyes 5/28
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT
The King of the fish falls ill and the only thing that can cure his illness is Rabbit Eyes.
Author: William Elliot Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music used in the story: [ 서원숙 - 가야금 ] 심상건 풍류_염불도드리~타령(국악음반_레이블소설) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cBU2hdWDOo
Sound FX by Zapsplat
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT
This is the third installment of the Loss of Friends book in the Panchatantra. In this story the Jackal finds out that not all things that make noise are powerful. At the same time Victor finds out that the awful animal making all of the noise is just a Bull. He decides to play the Bull off of Rusty the Lion King and take advantage of the situation. Rusty feels reassured, but is doesn't completely trust Victor.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Mind Relaxing Music
Book: The Panchatantra translated by Arthur Ryder
Words can be found at: https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 49: South Africa- The Lost Message
Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT
My first story from the continent of Africa. This story comes from South Africa. This is the story of how the ants lost their sense of unity, and scattered into many different living places. If you notice, ants live in a lot of different places. If they only listened to the god of the insects, they would know how to overcome, but sadly the messenger got lost and the ants never caught that lesson. Big thanks to Legendary Africa Podcast for inspiring me to cover more African tales.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: The University of Pretoria OVUWA Choir Creative Commons
Cover art- "Ant communication" by Dzipi is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Source: Dr James Honey
EP 48: Japan- The Hare of Inaba 因幡の白兎
Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT
This is the story of the 81st prince who is ignored by his older brothers, a hare that tries to trick crocodiles, and a princess that sees the good in people.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music in the story: Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of Youtube Studio
Told by Mrs. T.H. James; 1892; Griffith, Farran & Co. in London & Sydney.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hare_of_Inaba
Sun, 15 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT
In the first story, a man's greed costs him dearly. In the second story, Chickens learn how to live with the old mountain turtle.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: Yuan Xiao
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have. Sleep well
EP 34: China- A Great Repentance and a Great Forgiveness 悔恕並行 11/37
Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:11:05 GMT
In this story, a great general is embarrassed before the king. He tries again and again to right this wrong, but he still has strong feelings in his heart. Finally, the man who wronged him realizes his errors and makes everything right, just in time for war with another nation. I hope you enjoy and perhaps get some sleep, Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908) Music: Yuan Xiao All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have. Sleep well
EP 46: Brazil- Why The Banana Belongs to the Monkey
Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:52:20 GMT
This is the story telling how bananas came to be associated with monkeys. With a close relation to the tar baby fable, the Big Monkey gets stuck to the Wax Child and can only get out with the help of a big, powerful friend.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Fairy Tales From Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eells
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
Night Jungle Atmosphere provided by Youtube Studios
All Sandman Stories Presents social media links can be found here: Sandman Stories Presents
EP 45: Japan- My Lord Bag-O-Rice 俵藤太物語
Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:03:00 GMT
The story of the great warrior Tawara Tōda and how he beat the giant centipede and gained many valuable rewards for doing so
Written by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Story Translated by B.H. Chamberlain
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music in the story: Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod
Sound Effects by Zapsplatt
The Tale of Tawara Tōda (俵藤太物語, Tawara Tōda monogatari)
Book available at https://archive.org/details/mylordbagorice00chamiala/mode/2up
Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100192
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
EP 44: Korea- Topknots and Crockery Hats 6/28
Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT
The story of Kija and his coming to Korea. If you ever wondered why Korean fights rarely involve fists, but often times involve shouting and mean mugging, this story will tell you why.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: '우조가락도드리'를 위한 변주곡 By Kwak Su-Eun
Story: Korean Fairy Tales by Griffis
EP 43: HALLOWEEN #6 The Phantom Hag
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 01:28:55 GMT
The story of a phaeton ride to a cromlech just past the furze bushes. (A carriage ride to the Stonehenge like thing past the yellow flowering bushes). The narrator is enjoying a ride with his pal Albert, and Albert's wife (unnamed). On the ride home from the druid's temple, the narrator sees a ghostly woman that no one else can see. Is she real? Why did his shoulder hurt? Was it a sign?
From the book: Twenty-Five Ghost Stories Edited by W. Bob Holland in 1904
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music in the story: Asunder by Taylor Hayward
Sound Effects by Zapsplat @ https://www.zapsplat.com/
Story by Guy De Maupassant (?) Book available at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/53419/53419-h/53419-h.htm
A big thank you to the people giving towards the creative commons and public domain ~Dustin
EP 42: HALLOWEEN #5 The Vengeance of a Tree
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:34:17 GMT
The Story of a young man who is love with his boss' daughter. They secretly plan to marry once he has a better job. Before they are able to do so, she is murdered and he is blamed for it. Without a trial, he is caught by a posse and hung. Her real murderer thinks he has gotten away with it, but he will soon find out that he isn't that lucky.
Source: Project Gutenberg/Eleanor F Lewis/W. Bob Holland
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Emmit Fenn | Allégro
Sound FX: Zapsplat, Felix Blume
Shout out to the movie review podcast "Where The Fck Are The Popcorn Bags". They make a very fun podcast where they review movies. As you may guess from the title, they are NSFW.
Also shout out to the podcast "Adam and Andy" who have a drink and read weird news stories. They are an enjoyable listen for wacky news and the banter of two close friends. They are also NSFW because they use all the naughty words.
Both of these podcasts have given me feedback which is helping me better my podcast. If you have any suggestions, you can send them to Sandmanstoriespresents@gmail.com
Thank you and good night
EP 41: HALLOWEEN #4 The Spectre Bride
Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT
This is the story of Ralph Hagadorn, a young man living in Sault Ste Marie. He is traveling to his friend's wedding late in the evening, and is looking forward to seeing the woman he is secretly in love with. Marie Beaujeu is the woman he plans on professing his love to. While he is skating to his friend's home, he is lured away for his normal path by a skater all in white. He makes it to his friend's house safely only to receive bad news. Was it Marie who saved his life that night?
Any comments, questions, or feedback can be sent to sandmanstoriespresents@gmail.com
From the book: Twenty-Five Ghost Stories
Edited by W. Bob Holland in 1904
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music in the story: Spirit of Fire by Jesse Gallagher, Spirit of the Dead by Aakash Gandhi. Both Courtesy of youtube audio library
Story by W. Bob Holland Book available at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/53419/53419-h/53419-h.htm
EP 40: HALLOWEEN #3 The Ghosts of Red Creek
Sun, 11 Oct 2020 08:45:01 GMT
This is the story of a hunting party that gets told the reason why Jack will only pass by a haunted house in the daylight.
A story by S. T.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
All sound effects: Zapsplat
Night sounds care of YouTube Studios
EP 39: HALLOWEEN #2 The Phantom Toe
Sun, 04 Oct 2020 12:47:30 GMT
A man who has eaten entirely too much sauerkraut at a party, sits up in his dark unbolted room; and in the moonlight sees a toe by the curtains. is it a ghost? Is it the host come to murder and rob him? Is it just a hallucination created by too much German kimchi?
Story: The Phantom Toe (no byline)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Rain SFX: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Drops by Whitesand (Creative Commons License)
EP 38: HALLOWEEN #1 The Buckstown Inn Ghost
Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:00:00 GMT
This is the first in a series of Halloween themed stories. Coming from the book "Twenty-Five Ghost Stories" edited by W. Bob Holland.
This story is about a haunted room in an Arkansas inn that isn't what it seems to be. Stories of treasure bring people in, but is there really buried treasure on the grounds?
All sound effects provided by Zapsplat
Banjo music by Mathieu Bouvier "Deering Goodtime"
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EP 37: Japan- The Tongue Cut Sparrow 舌切り雀
Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story collected by Lafcadio Hearn
Illustrator: Kobayashi, Eitaku, 1843-1890
Music in the story: Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod
Book available at: https://www.wdl.org/en/item/14461/
Other Versions: https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/sparrow.html
All links to Sandman Stories Stuff found here
EP 36: Korea- Prince Sandalwood the Father of Korea 4/28
Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT
The foundation myth of Korea featuring bears, tigers, and spirits from heaven. Author: William Elliot Griffis (1922) Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music used in the story: [ 서원숙 - 가야금 ] 심상건 풍류_염불도드리~타령(국악음반_레이블소설) All other links here: https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
EP 35: Korea- East Light and the Bridge of Fishes 3/28
Sat, 19 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT
This is the story of one of the founders of Korea: East Light. He created the kingdom of Goguryeo, one of the three kingdoms of Korea during the age of the same name.
Author: William Elliot Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music in the story: Artist. 박민주 촬영. 박종덕,조은기,김민경, 편집. 신진용, 김성철 presented by PIDA MUSIC Creative Commons License.
경기민요. 박민주 촬영. 박종덕, 조은기,김민경@피다뮤직 편집. 신진용, 김성철@피다뮤직 presented by PIDA MUSIC Facebook : pidamusic@gmail.com
Story words can be found at my wordpress
Other links can be found on my Linktree
EP 33: Brazil- How The Monkey Got Food When He Was Hungry
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:00:56 GMT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Fairy Tales From Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eells Illustrations by Helen M. Barton. Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714 night sound effects by Lisa Steichmann
EP 32: India- The Loss of friends part 2- The Wedge Pulling Monkey (पञ्चतन्त्र)
Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:05:44 GMT
This is the second story in the first book of the Panchatantra, called "The Wedge Pulling Monkey". In this part of the book, the Jackal named Victor decides to make his move and get close to the king, Rusty. He explain to the other Jackal, Cheek, that he is going to become close to Rusty in order to increase his own power. The monkey in the story finds a wedge in a partially split tree. He decides to remove the wedge even though his sensitive parts are in between the halves of the tree. Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Story: Panchatantra book 1- The Loss of Friends-The Wedge Pulling Monkey Music: Shahid Parvez -Raag Creative Commons License https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 31: China- The Boy Who Couldn't Lie 童不説謊 10/37
Mon, 07 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT
This is the story of a little boy who cannot tell a lie. No, he did not chop down a cherry tree, instead he accidentally killed his pet bird by boiling it. Yikes! He also declined to lie when being rewarded for peeling fruit quickly. He was truly the boy who couldn't lie.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: Yuan Xiao
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have.
Sleep well
EP 30: India- Panchatantra (पञ्चतन्त्र) The Loss of Friends 1: The Loss of Friends
Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT
This is the first story in the first book of the Panchatantra, called simply "The Loss of Friends". The plot of the book is revealed in the opening line:
"The forest lion and the bull
Were linked in friendship, growing, full:
A jackal then estranged the friends
For Greedy and malicious ends"
There is a bull that belongs to a merchant named Increase. As he thinks that his bull has died, he leaves him by the riverside. The bull's roar scares a local lion named Rusty. Sensing fear in the leader, Cheek and Victor, a couple of jackals, plot to make gains for themselves.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story: Panchatantra book 1- The Loss of Friends-The Loss of Friends
Music: Raag Maru Bihag by Nikhil Banerjee
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EP 29: Korea- Tokgabi and His Pranks 2/28
Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT
Tokgabi is a Korean spirit that likes to play pranks on the people of Korea. What kinds of pranks? Listen and find out!
Author: William Elliot Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music used in the story: [ 서원숙 - 가야금 ] 심상건 풍류_염불도드리~타령(국악음반_레이블소설) Youtube
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have.
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Sleep well #sleep #podcast #Insomnia
EP 28: Korea- The Unmannerly Tiger 1/28
Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT
Old Mountain uncle, the tiger, falls for a hunter's trap and is caught. But he is saved by a kind monk. What is a starving tiger to do? thank the monk? or eat the monk?
Author: William Elliot Griffis (1922)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music used in the story: [ 서원숙 - 가야금 ] 심상건 풍류_염불도드리~타령(국악음반_레이블소설)
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have.
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Sleep well
#sleep #podcast #Insomnia
EP 27: Turkey- The Silent Princess
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT
A story reflecting the times. The prince is cursed for being a brat and he falls ill. The only way to cure him? More Cowbell! No, it is to find the silent princess and trick her into speaking. If he can trick her three times, she will become his possession. Will the property known as the princess be passed from father to new husband?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Source: Forty Four Turkish Fairy tales by Ignácz Kúnos
Illustrations by Willy Pogany [1913]
Music: Dhaka Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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EP 26: China- Woo Sing and the Mirror 借鏡訓子 #8/37 *bonus* Two Mothers and a Child二母一孩 #9/37
Sat, 22 Aug 2020 02:00:00 GMT
In the first story, Woo Sing sees his first mirror. He learns the lesson about keeping his anger the hard way. Since the story is only 2 minutes long, I combined it with the next story. The second story is a sad story about a woman who loses everything that is important in traditional Chinese culture. Losing both a husband and her baby at the ripe old age of 15, she is thrown into a terrible position. But the selflessness of her favorite cousin brings a happy ending to this tale. I hope you enjoy and perhaps get some sleep,
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: Yuan Xiao
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have.
Sleep well
EP 25: China- The Lemon Tree and the Pumelo 檸檬與酸梅 7/37
Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:00:00 GMT
The Lemon tree and the Pumelo tree live together in an orchard. The Lemon tree is sad at harvest as her children are unwanted and unappreciated, while the Pumelo is celebrated and enjoyed. How can happiness be found in the orchard? When you help a friend, you make two happy.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: Yuan Xiao
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
The entire book will be published as a patreon gift to any supporters I have.
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Sleep well
EP 24: China- The Proud Chicken 傲雞 6/37
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:39:04 GMT
What happens to the Rooster who thinks he is too big to fail? Who will stick up to him? Will he just be a bully for life?
Sleep well my friends.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: Yuan Xiao
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
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EP 23: China- The Snail and The Bees 蜂蝸之爭 5/37
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:17:44 GMT
A snail mother is disturbed by the Bee King. She vows revenge and sends her children to attack the bees. In the end, the bees and the snails fall into conflict. Both sides incur loses, but the listener gains valuable insight. Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908) Music: 中国古筝音乐 | Chinese Guzheng Music [CC] Facebook Youtube https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 22: China- The Evergreen Tree and the Wilderness Marigold 金盞花不如永綠樹 4/37
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 23:43:29 GMT
This is the story of two plants that live side by side. The marigold complains about how the evergreen is blocking the light and the rain and how it should move. The marigold also makes a point about how much people enjoy the flowers. The evergreen gives a wise rebuttal. But who is right?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" (1908)
Music: 곽수은의 가야금 Kwak's Gayageum
All Stories available on youtube Sandman Stories Presents
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EP 21: Brazil- How The Monkey Got a Drink of Water
Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:56:04 GMT
The very naughty monkey is teasing the hungry tiger. How will he get a drink from the watering hole if the tiger is guarding it?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Fairy Tales From Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eells
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
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EP 20: Japan- The Ogre's Arm (羅生門)
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:40:11 GMT
The Story of Brave Tsuna and the horrible ogre Shutendoji. Tsuna, in times of peace, decides to brag about how brave he is. The other samurai tell him that if he is so brave, he should go and slay Shutendoji the fierce ogre. He finds the ogre at the Rashomon gate and chops off its arm. He is told to keep the arm safe and not talk to anyone, but can he resist the old aunty that wants to take a peep?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ishikari Lore by Kevin MacLeod Ishikari Lore Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Source: The Ogre's Arm told in English by Mrs. T.H. James.
Created Tōkyō : Kōbunsha, Meiji 22 [1889]
Description [28] p. : col. ill. ; 16 cm. Series Kobunsha's Japanese fairy tale series ; no. 18. [More in this series]
Japanese fairy tale series ; no. 18 Notes Cover title.
Based on: Rashōmon.
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EP 19: China- The Widow and Her Son 能孝能弟
Tue, 04 Aug 2020 09:54:01 GMT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung
From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales"
Music by Studio Suona
Youtube channel: Sandman Stories
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Sun, 02 Aug 2020 09:37:37 GMT
The story of a dancing girl and a young son of an official. Their love transcends the distance from Seoul to Pyongan, and the rigidity of Korean society. Can he work his way up from missing son to wandering beggar to court official?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music in the story: 노랫가락 - 경기민요 무형문화재 이수자 박민주 and 매화타령 - 경기민요 무형문화재 이수자 박민주
London: J. M. DENT & SONS, Ltd. New York: E. P. DUTTON & CO. 1913
Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_jg9MFO6NtRYHO3FRlMcg?
Words: https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 17: America- Where Grandfather Frog Got His Big Mouth
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:19:32 GMT
Ever Wonder why Grandfather Frog has a big old mouth? ever wonder where he got it? Well, Peter Rabbit finds out where he got it in this Thornton W. Burgess story. Listen and enjoy.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Jungle Atmosphere- Youtube Studios.
Running water- Ansan Hwajung Stream recorded by Dustin Steichmann
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EP 16: Brazil- How The Goat and the Monkey Earned Their Reputation
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:54:08 GMT
The goat can seem quite foolish, and the monkey is known as a trickster. Ever wondered why?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eels
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Rain sound recorded at Sandman Studios
Jungle Night Audio provided by Youtube Studios
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
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EP 15: China- Animal Peace Party 羣獸議和 2/37
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:04:15 GMT
The horses, cows, and pigs are in conflict. Will a party bring peace to the farm?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung
From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales"
Music: "月儿高 Song: Moon Rising Player: Jinlong Fang ; Lin Wu."
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EP 14: China- How The Moon Became Beautiful 月何以美 1/37
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:24:20 GMT
The Moon wasn't always beautiful. At one time, it was rather dull. Until it found a maiden that lit up his life. Now they are together and showring the earth with their love.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung
From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales"
Music: "Lau Tzu Ehru" by Doug Maxwell
I hope you enjoy the story,
~Dustin
EP 13: Brazil- How The Monkey Became A Trickster
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 03:42:08 GMT
The Monkey loves to play tricks. He also loves to eat delicious fruit. What happens when the Monkey eats the most special fruit with the very difficult name?
Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eels
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Narration by Dustin Steichmann
Rainstorm recorded by Dustin Steichmann
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
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EP 12: India- Panchatantra (पञ्चतन्त्र) introduction
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:17:10 GMT
This is the introduction to the classic Hindu text; the Panchatantra or Five Books. The king has three very stubborn and proudly ignorant sons. It is up to Vishnusharaman to bring the boys toward enlightenment. Can he do it? Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Text: The Panchatantra translated by Arthur Ryder (1925) Music: "Shesh Pesh" by JR Tundra, "Dhaka" by Kevin MacLeod Video version available on my youtube channel: Sandman Stories https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 11: Japan- The Old Man and The Devils (こぶとりじいさん)
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:33:16 GMT
Narrated by Dustin Steichmann
Hasegawa, T. (Publisher)
Hepburn, James C. (Translator)
Sensei Eitaku (Illustrator)
Music: "Ishikari Lore" Kevin MacLeod, "Sao Meo" Doug Maxwell and Zac Zinger
More information on the book at: Baxley Stamps
Book available for reading here
Youtube channel Sandman Stories
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EP 10: Japan- The Goblin Spider (魔物 蜘蛛)
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:06:14 GMT
The story of a killer goblin hanging around a haunted temple. Enjoy!
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Title The goblin spider Author Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904 Date (Original) 1899
Date 1899 Time Period 1891-1900
Publisher (Original) Hasegawa (Firm) Description Japanese fairy tale series (Hasegawa) ; 2nd ser., no. 1.
Book Available at: https://digital.cincinnatilibrary.org/digital/collection/p16998coll8/id/4161/rec/3
Music: Hon Kyoku by Doug Maxwell and Zac Zinger
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EP 9: Brazil- Why The Hen is Speckled
Sat, 04 Jul 2020 09:01:24 GMT
Ever wondered why hens can be black, white, or speckled? well this is the story of how one got that way.
Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eels
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton. Sound effects by Zapsplatt
Jungle Night Audio provided by Youtube Studios
Venkatesananda by Jesse Gallagher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnBCftRg2LM
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
Blog: https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:33:22 GMT
This is the sad story of a beautiful woman whose smile makes roses bloom, who cries pearls, and whose footsteps causes grass to grow. Her beauty causes jealousy in a woman who wants to promote her own daughter to princess. Will she ever get her eyes back?
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Forty Four Turkish Fairy tales by Ignácz Kúnos
Illustrations by Willy Pogany [1913]
Available at: https://archive.org/details/fortyfourturkish001862/page/n6/mode/2up
Music: Desert Caravan by Aaron Kenny, Oud Dance by Doug Maxwell
All Stories available for listening at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_jg9MFO6NtRYHO3FRlMcg/
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EP 7: Brazil- How The Tiger Got His Stripes
Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:12:59 GMT
Ever wonder why the tiger has stripes? This story will tell you why.
Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eells
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Jungle Night Audio provided by Youtube Studios
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
Blog: https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 6: Brazil- Why The Tiger and The Stag Are Afraid of Each Other
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:37:19 GMT
The Tiger and the Stag do not get along. Do you know why?
Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eels
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Summer Day Audio provided by Youtube Studios
Video at https://youtu.be/Xozr9MK_-As
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
Blog: https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 5: Brazil- Why The Lamb is Meek
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 03:40:19 GMT
Ever noticed that the lamb is meek? It wasn't always that way. Listen in to find out how the lamb gets tricked by the toad.
Source: Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eels
Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Video version at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpmD5-BY7Ew
Blog: https://sandmanstoriespresents.wordpress.com/
EP 4: Brazil- How the Toad Got His Bruises
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:27:24 GMT
If you have ever wondered why the Toad has bruises all over his body, it is because he wanted to go to a party in the sky. Find out how that turned into a lot of bruises.
The story of how the toad got his bruises.
Fairy Tales From Brazil How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eells Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
EP 3: Brazil- How The Rabbit Lost Its Tail
Tue, 09 Jun 2020 06:08:01 GMT
This is the third story in the Brazilian Fairy Tale series by Elsie Spicer Eels Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
This story tells how The Rabbit lost its tail. Once, it had a long fluffy tail, but through a series of events, it lost its tail and now only has a short one.
I hope you enjoy the story and find sleep soon
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
EP 2: Brazil- Why the Sea Moans
Sat, 30 May 2020 10:56:26 GMT
Hello and welcome to my podcast.
This is the story of Dionysia, a princess set to be married off to a man she doesn't love. Labismena is a sea serpent who befriends the sad girl and helps her to escape the arranged marriage. Labismena's only request is that she is remembered on Dionysia's happiest day so that she may also be freed from her curse. Dionysia is so happy at winning over the handsome prince that she forgets her friend, who is cursed to forever call out her friend's name from the sea.
Source: Fairy Tales From Brazil Elsie Spicer Eells
Video: Youtube
Words: Story Text
EP 1: Brazil- Preface and How Night Came
Tue, 19 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT
This is the preface and first story in the Brazilian Fairy Tale series by Elsie Spicer Eells Illustrations by Helen M. Barton.
This story tells how night came to be in Brazil.
I hope you enjoy the story and find sleep soon
Book Available at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24714
Story Text
Fri, 01 May 2020 08:59:37 GMT
This is just a short trailer to let everyone know what the podcast is about and how to get in touch with me.
Music "Eddy" by Lish Grooves
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