Sandman Stories Presents
285 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsTired 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!
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EP 180: South Africa- The White Man and the Snake x2, Cloud Eating, The Lion's Illness, Jackal Heron and Dove
May 18, 2023 11:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe 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 ...
EP 179: Philippines- Gawigawen of Adasen (Cole 1916)
May 11, 2023 11:30 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIn 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...
EP 178: Nigeria- The Head, Ole and the Ants, The Boa Constrictor
May 04, 2023 11:15 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MBIn 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 Dusti...
EP 177: Korea- The Mirror that made Trouble
April 27, 2023 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn 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 Steichman...
EP 176: Louisiana- Brer Rabbit and Mdme Vulture, Brer Rabbit and Brer Turkey, Brer Hyena and Monkeys
April 20, 2023 13:20 - 10 minutes - 9.84 MB#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; NU...
EP 175: Japan- My Lord Bag O'Rice
April 13, 2023 11:31 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBIn 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 m...
EP 174: India- Bey Huslo, Panch Maar Khan
April 05, 2023 23:30 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBIn 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 Medi...
EP 173: Ghana- The Tail of the Princess Elephant
March 30, 2023 11:30 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBIn 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 ...
EP 172: Georgia- The Three Sisters and Their Stepmother
March 23, 2023 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBIn 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 Steichm...
EP 171: China- THE RATTAN VINE AND THE ROSE TREE 蔓莖與梅樹 + THE MELON AND THE PROFESSOR 學由瓜得
March 16, 2023 11:30 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBIn 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 Mu...
EP 170: Bengal- Phakir (Fakir) Chand
March 09, 2023 11:30 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBIn 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 words at wordpress Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effec...
EP 169: Azores- Trouble when One’s Young + The Little Maid who was Wise
March 02, 2023 11:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn 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 wis...
EP 168: Armenia- Dyjhicon the Coward Hero
February 23, 2023 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB#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 Du...
EP 167:Panchatantra (पञ्चतन्त्र) Numskull and the Rabbit (Loss Of Friends CH 10)
February 16, 2023 11:30 - 12 minutes - 12 MBIn 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 lic...
EP 167: India- Panchatantra (पञ्चतन्त्र) Numskull and the Rabbit (Loss Of Friends Chapter 10)
February 16, 2023 11:30 - 12 minutes - 12 MBIn 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...
EP 166: Turkey (Türkiye)- The Simpleton
February 09, 2023 11:30 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn 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 (Saçla...
EP 165: Philippines- Aponiboliynayen
February 02, 2023 11:30 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn 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 free...
EP 164: South Africa- The Jackal's Bride, The Story of Hare
January 26, 2023 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn 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 Pr...
EP 163: China- The General, the Bird, and the Ant; Three Girls who went to a Boys' School
January 19, 2023 11:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn 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 Fol...
EP 162: Nigeria- The Twin Brothers, How The Leopard Got His Spots, Another Story about The Leopard and His Spots
January 12, 2023 11:30 - 10 minutes - 10 MBIn 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...
EP 161: Louisiana- Brother Bear and Brother Rabbit (Alcée Fortier 1895)
January 05, 2023 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MBBrother 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...
EP 160: Korea- Pigling and Her Proud Sister (W E Griffis 1911)
December 29, 2022 11:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 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: ...
EP 159: Japan- The Meeting of the Star-Lovers (W E Griffis 1887)
December 22, 2022 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBIn 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. You can give me feedback on twitter @StoriesSandman or on Galas.fm Source: Japanese Fairy World, by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichman...
EP 158: India- The Vizier's Son and the Rajah's Son- (Dracott 1906)
December 15, 2022 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBIn 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, ...
EP 157: Ghana- How the Tortoise Got Its Shell, The Hunter and The Tortoise (Barker 1917)
December 08, 2022 11:30 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBIn 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 Narrat...
EP 156: Georgia- The Devil Outwitted (Waldrop 1894)
December 01, 2022 11:30 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBIn 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 Sou...
EP 155: China- The Lion and the Mosquitoes 獅受蚊敵, The Thief and The Elephant 以象問案 (Davis & Leung 1908)
November 24, 2022 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn 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) Creativ...
EP 154: Bengal- The Evil Eye of Sani (Lal Behari Day 1912)
November 17, 2022 11:30 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn 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 S...
EP 153: Azores- The Princess Who Lost Her Rings (Eells 1922)
November 10, 2022 11:30 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBIn 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 b...
EP 152: Armenia- The Youngest of the Three (A.G. Seklemian 1898)
November 03, 2022 11:30 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBThe 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? You can leave a comment on Galas 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. H...
EP 151: Ecuador- Vico's Deal with the Devil (Mario Conde) Halloween
October 27, 2022 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThis 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 i...
EP 150: Ecuador- The Procession of the Dead (Mario Conde) Halloween
October 20, 2022 11:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn 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? You can leave a comment on Galas Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde Copyright Mario Conde (used with permission) Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Zapsplat.com and Freesound.com M...
EP 149: Ecuador- The Woman on the Highway and The Skeleton's Bridegroom (Mario Conde) Halloween
October 13, 2022 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBThe 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. You can leave a comment on Galas Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde Copyright Mario Conde (used with permission) Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Myuu- Silent Turmoil,...
EP 148: Ecuador- Vico and the Duende +The Dead Horseman (Mario Conde) Halloween
October 06, 2022 11:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 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 s...
EP 147: India Kulloo the Faithful Dog, The Story of Ghose (Alice Dracott 1906)
September 29, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn 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...
EP 146: Türkiye- The Horse Dew (Ignacz Kunos 1914)
September 22, 2022 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBIn 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 Freesoun...
EP 145: Philippines- Creation, Benito, Juan, and Guavas from Tagalog Stories (Mabel Cook Cole 1916) remastered
September 15, 2022 11:30 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 ...
EP 145: Philippines- Creation, Benito, Juan, and Guavas from Tagalog Stories (Mabel Cook Cole 1916)
September 15, 2022 11:30 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 ...
EP 144: Ghana- Ohia and the Thieving Deer (W.H. Baker) Remastered
September 08, 2022 11:34 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBOhia 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? Send feedback here Galas.fm 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...
EP 144: Ghana- Ohia and the Thieving Deer (W.H. Baker)
September 08, 2022 11:34 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBOhia 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? Send feedback here Galas.fm 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...
EP 143: Korea- The Great Stone Fire Eater (Griffis 1922)
September 01, 2022 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBEvery 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. Gri...
EP 142: India- How The Crow Hen Killed The Black Snake (Panchatantra पञ्चतन्त्र Chapters 8-9)
August 25, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn 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. If you want to comment on this show, go here (Galas.fm) to send me a text message or an audio message and I will reply. I appreciate all interaction. 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. --- Send in a voi...
EP 141: South Africa- The Dance for Water, Jackal and Monkey, Lion's Share (James A Honey 1910)
August 18, 2022 11:30 - 16 minutes - 15 MBHere 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, ...
EP 140: China- The Two Mountains 兩大山 and A Chinese Prodigal Son 浪子歸家 (MH Davis C Leung 1908)
August 11, 2022 11:33 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 coin...
EP 139: Georgia- Gulambara and Sulambara (Marjory Wardrop 1894)
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBIn 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 spec...
EP 138: Nigeria- The Voices of Birds, Three Magicians, Isokun and the Baby (M.I. Ogumefu 1929)
July 28, 2022 11:13 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn 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:...
EP 137: Bengal- The Boy with the Moon on his Forehead (Lal Behari Day 1912)
July 21, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBPre-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 Fanta...
EP 136: Azores- Fresh Figs and The Master of Magic (Elsie Spicer Eells 1922)
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn 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...
EP 135: Louisiana- Compair Lapin and the Earthworm (A. Fortier 1895)
July 07, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBIn 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 Alc...
EP 134: Armenia- The Golden Maiden (A. G. Seklemian 1898)
June 30, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn 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: Khasau...