Best Dustin Steichmann Podcasts (2025)

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EP 313: India- The Weaver; The Dog Who Was A Rajah; The Fourth Wife Is The Wisest (Dracott) 18:30

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#india #rajah #dog In the first story, a talking jackal helps out a poor man. In the second story, a couple make some off handed remarks and it turns into hard labor. And in the final story, a man and his son would be lost without the wits and bravery of the son's fourth wife. Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin…

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EP 312: Uganda- The Mpa-Bana Bird; The Absent-Minded Bridegroom; The Singer, The Famine (Baskerville) 14:16

12d ago14:16

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#uganda #cuckoo #famine In the first story, we learn why the Hadada Ibis cries for its babies. In the second, we learn about a man who forgets the most important part of a marriage. In the third, we listen to a song about what is in the heart of men. And in the final story, we learn why monkeys and elephants are such good friends. Source: The flame…

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EP 311: Georgia- Asphurtzela (Wardrop) 31:51

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#devi #georgia #hero In this story, Asphurtzela is born to a mom after her three sons are eaten by a devi. His name means one hundred leaves. Through bravery and kindness, he completes an epic adventure. Will he get the woman of his dreams? Source: GEORGIAN FOLK TALES by Marjorie Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Folk-Roll - Adjaruli. Radi…

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EP 310: Louisiana- The Good Little Servant; The Basket of Flowers; John Greenpeas; The Poor Little Boy (Fortier) 11:57

26d ago11:57

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#neworleans #servant #deception In the first story, we learn about a partying wife. In the second, we learn about praying and flowers. In the third we learn that the king is not wiser than an old man. And in the fourth, we learn about hiding what is important. Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translation Narrator: Dustin…

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EP 309: Bengal- The Adventures of Two Thieves and of Their Sons part 1 (Day) 17:00

1M ago17:00

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#bengal #thief #bandits In this first half of the story, we learn about two lazy thieves who work super hard to avoid work or spending money. Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan Mondal Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: The History …

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EP 308: Halloween- The Klabautermann; The Ship from Hell (Jürgen Hubert) 11:06

1M ago11:06

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#halloween #folklore #germany In the first tale, we learn about a little German ship spirit. Treat him well or you will be in danger. In the second time we learn about what happens when you squeeze the local people too much. Source: The Klabautermann Meyer, G. F. Schleswig-Holsteinische Sagen. 1929, p. 55ff Source: The Ship of Hell Sundermann, F. S…

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EP 307: Halloween- Shokuninki; Mujina (Hearn) 15:50

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#japan #ghosts #eggs In the first story, we learn about a greedy ghost that has some awful eating habbits. In the second story, we learn about why you don't talk to strange women, crying by the moat. Source: Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things By Lafcadio Hearn Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Krao - Dark Sakura (Japanese Horror Backgr…

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EP 306: Halloween- Dead or Alive;The Scratch on the Cheek 15:10

2M ago15:10

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#meeting #spooky #beyond In the first story, a couple meets after one of them has already passed. In the second story, a sister visits her brother and reveals a secret about mom. Source: True Ghost Stories BY HEREWARD CARRINGTON Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Cinematic Dark Fantasy Piano Eerie Spooky Neoclassical Royalty Free Sound effects: Hig…

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EP 305: Halloween- The Invisible Hand; Present at a Hanging; A Cold Greeting 14:31

2M ago14:31

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#halloween #spooky #ghosts The first story talks about the horror of an incomplete handshake, the second about the troubles of being on the road, and the final story is about messages from beyond the grave. Sources: True Ghost Stories by Hereward Carrington ; Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories by Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Dustin Steichmann…

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EP 304: Halloween- The Old Mansion (W Bob Holland) 12:43

2M ago12:43

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#halloween #spooky #jerseyshore In this story, we get a good old fashioned ghost sighting that is probably related to a guy stealing money from drowned tourists. Come listen to this first spooky tale of the spooky season. Source: Twenty-Five Ghost Stories by W. Bob Holland Sound Effects: Zapsplat, Sonic Sound fx, TSPT (zapsplat.com), Klank Beeld (f…

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EP 303: Azores- The Friend of the Devil; The Miller's Cloak; The Magic Mouthful; The Messengers (Eells) 21:46

2M ago21:46

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#devil #magic #azores In the first story, a man befriends the devil in order to get the woman of his dreams. In the second story, a pious man is rewarded for his prayers. In the third story, a woman gets bad advice from tradition. And in the final story, death gives a man a warning, but he fails to see it. Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Fol…

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EP 302: Armenia- The Maiden of the Sea; The Golden-Headed Fish (Seklemian) 19:45

3M ago19:45

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#magic #mermaid #sacrifice In the first story, a man has a welcome house guest. In the second story, all is well after some strategic vomiting. Source: The Golden Maiden by A. G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Hay Nare Nare ... Հայ Նարե Նարե ...💚 Sound Effects: G Hua Hin 4:30am by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: The Folklore Podca…

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EP 301: Panchatantra- ch23 The Lion and The Ram; ch24 Smart, The Jackal (Ryder) 22:41

3M ago22:41

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#panchatantra #india #epic In the first chapter, we see how the plover can get his eggs back. In the second chapter, we see victor egg rusty and lively into a fight. Source: The Panchatantra by Arthur W. Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: 10 min rain by Dustin Steichmann Music: Amith Nadig - Carnatic Flute - Bilahari Raga Photo Credit…

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EP 300: Turkiye The Bird of Sorrow (Kunos) 17:49

3M ago17:49

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#turkey #sadness #folktale In this story we learn why we should know what we are asking for. Also, keep an eye out for strange birds that like to wreck your place of work. Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignácz Kúnos Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Türk Müzikleri - Yosmam! Tatar Türkçesi! 03 (creative commons) Sound Effects: Crickers b…

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EP 299: Sioux- Eleventh and Twelfth Nights (Eastman) 12:08

3M ago12:08

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#sioux #nativeamerican #folktales In the first story, we hear why it is bad to put the fox in charge of the hen house. And in the second one, we hear about an all consuming greed personified. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: In The River: A Protest Song - Raye Zaragoza (creat…

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EP 298: Canada- Rabbit and the Grain Buyers (MacMillan) 16:52

4M ago16:52

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Last minute episode, sorry, details out tomorrow

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EP 297: Philippines- How the First Head was Taken, The Serpent Eagle, The Tattooed Men, Tilin, The Rice Bird (Cole) 12:02

4M ago12:02

12:02

#philippines #rice #folktale In the first story, we see the moon get mad, and the heads begin to roll. In the second, two brothers have trouble getting enough firewood. In the third story, we learn why crows and lizards hate each other. in the final story, we learn about the origins of the rice bird. Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole…

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EP 296: Louisiana- The Statue of St Anthony, Little Boys and the Giants, The Men who Became Birds (Fortier) 9:03

4M ago9:03

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#magic #louisiana #folktales In the first story, we learn why it is important to keep your ears open. In the second, we learn why you don't want to hang out with giants. And in the third, we learn why sleeves are important. Source: Louisiana folk-tales: in French dialect and English translation by Fortier, Alcée Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: M…

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EP 295: Korea- The King of the Sparrows (Griffis) 13:46

4M ago13:46

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#korea #nolbu #folktales In today's story, we learn why it is good to be kind to your fine feathered friends. Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 포천38 프린지페스타 폐막식 축하공연/강효정 /춘앵전 Sound Effects: 113119__laklop__dewe-at-night on Freesound.org Podcast Shoutout: For Your Reference is a TV/Film Review & I…

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EP 294: Japan- The Goblin of Adachigahara; The Sagacious Monkey and the Boar (Ozaki) 18:17

5M ago18:17

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#japan #goblin #folktales In the first story, we learn why you always look in the backroom of haunted houses. And in the second story, we learn about why day care is important. Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 月桃節東京月桃三味線　Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto Shamisen Sound Effects: 380749__jackattackeditor_…

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EP 293: India- The Bunniah's Wife, The Ruby, The Story of Vikramadit (Dracott) 15:27

5M ago15:27

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#india #ruby #folktales In the first story, a wise wife saves the day by thinking quickly. In the second story, we learn of the three wise sons of king and who stole their ruby. And in the final story, we learn that fate is out of the hands of even the most powerful. Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichman…

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Ep 292: Georgia- Conkiajgharuna (Wardrop) 12:43

5M ago12:43

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#georgia #cinderella #step-mom In this story, we learn why it is good to listen to cows, why it is smart to comb granny's hair, and why you should be grateful to be left with a dry throat. Source: Georgian Folk Tales written down by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Beqa Joxadze & Jg. Aedoni - SImgera Kinofilmidan "Mxiaruli Romani"…

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Ep 291: Ecuador- The Curse of the Guava; a Ghost (Conde) 12:40

5M ago12:40

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#ecuador #president #folktales In the first story, a cruel plantation owner takes no mercy on a child that eats the forbidden fruit. In the second story, an old timey guy wants a ride from the taxis, but one driver is hip to his creepy ways. Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma Narrator: Dustin …

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EP 290: Bengal- Strike, But Hear (Day) 20:48

6M ago20:48

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#bengal #poison #storytelling In this tale, a son is caught in the act of doing something unpleasant to his queen mother. Will his dad stop and listen, or overreact and lose everything? Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Bangla Baul Murshidi Gaon || Bised Videos 2021 || Hasen paglar gaon Sound Effects:…

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EP 289: Azores- The Laborer And His Master, 'Tis Faith Which Saves, St. Brendan's Island, The Silent Cavalier, The Enchanted Palace (Eells) 25:51

6M ago25:51

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#azores #magic #folktales Story 1: The laborer outwits his boss. Story 2: The boyfriend lies to his girlfriend. Story 3: She can't say "I love you" unless St Brendan and God are the only ones to hear it. Story 4: Why do peaches look like.....? Story 5: Perala goes missing. The good lady of the biscuits will help bring her home. Source: The Islands …

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EP 288: Armenia- The Poor Widow's Son (Seklemian) 16:22

6M ago16:22

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#armenia #folktale #widow In this story, a king wants his daughter married off. The only trouble is that she picked the poor widow's son. Will her father ever come around? Enjoy Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Կանչում եմ՝ արի՜, արի՜. Վիգեն Հովսեփյա…

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EP 287: Panchatantra ch21 The Duel between Elephant and Sparrow, ch22 The Shrewd Old Gander (Ryder) 10:38

6M ago10:38

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#panchatantra #India #Saga In the first story we learn why you don't kill baby birds. In the second story, we learn to listen to our elders. Source: Panchatantra Arthur W Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: परी नजरिया गाना। नाचा धुन। पंडवानी।। Sound Effect: Rain and Birds by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: "Bali - Garuda Wisnu Kencana (6 of 12…

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EP 286: Turkiye- Kamer Taj the Mon Horse (Kunos) 16:58

6M ago16:58

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#turkiye #folktale #magic In this story, a prince is twice deceived when a dew convinces him that his darling princess has given birth to dogs. Her only chance to be saved is Kamer Taj, the Mon horse. Can wooden horses eat? Can children be turned into dogs? Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignaz Kunos Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ali…

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EP 285: Sioux- Ninth and Tenth Nights (Eastman) 13:47

7M ago13:47

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#sioux #iktomi #folktales In the first story, we see a trickster sing a song to trick some ducks, only to be tricked himself. That isn't enough for the kids, so they ask for story number two. In the second story, the trickster wants to become an elk, because he thinks that they have an easy life. He finds out that there is no such thing. Source: Wi…

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EP 284: Philippines- Ipugaw Lumawig Stories (Cole) 15:54

7M ago15:54

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#philippines #creation #spirit In these three stories, we learn about Lumawig, the first peoples in the world, the flood story, and finally how annoying brothers in law can be. Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Igorot Ifugao Traditional Dance by Elder Women Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin Steichma…

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EP 283: Uganda- The Flame Tree, The Buffalo Woman (Baskerville) 18:48

7M ago18:48

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#uganda #folktale In the first story, we learn about a young woman who loves a man so much, that when he dies, she wants to be burned by the sun. And in the second story, we see what happens when a young woman is made heartless. Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Bunyole Song 1 Sound Ef…

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EP 282: Canada- How Glooscap Made The Birds (MacMillan) 17:48

7M ago17:48

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#canada #folktale In this opening story, we learn about the mighty wolf wind and his hunger for flesh. Then we get to meet the creator spirit named Glooscap (Glooskap/Kluscap). From the tragedy of the trees losing their leaves, we are rewarded with birds. Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacMillan Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Honour Song…

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EP 281: Louisiana- The Little Finger (Fortier) 13:57

8M ago13:57

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#louisiana #creole #folktale In this story, we hear about how things were back in the old country. The grandson of an enslaved woman tells about things used to be and the story of his own grandmother's enslavement. Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translation by Fortier, Alcée, 1856-1914. n 80131622 Narrator: Dustin Stei…

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EP 280: Korea- The Voice of The Bell (Griffis) 13:27

8M ago13:27

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#korea #sacrifice The king wants a big bell to ring throughout the land. He keeps building them and they kept breaking. What is the missing ingredient? Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Kitchen Window by Dustin Steichmann Music: 2021신축년 설맞이한마당 특별공연-광명농악판굿 Podcast Shoutout: Our Show, Know…

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EP 279: Japan- The Mirror Of Matsuyama (Ozaki) 25:12

8M ago25:12

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#japan #stepmom In this story, a young woman loses her mom. She is still a good daughter, but when dad remarries, there is discord in the home. Can staring into a mirror bring mom back? Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound FX: 10 Min Rain by Dustin Steichmann Music: 歌舞伎舞踊　長唄　汐汲　藤間　沙都若 Podcast Shoutout…

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EP 278: India- The Tiger and The Rats, The Adventures of a Bird, The Legend of Naldehra Temple (Dracott) 9:05

8M ago9:05

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#india #himalaya #folktale Story 1: The Tiger and The Rats Story 2: The Adventures of a Bird Story 3: The Legend of Naldehra Temple Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Sreevidhya Chandramouli with Poovalur Sriji: South Indian Classical Music from Oregon Photo Credit: "Aobao" by AprilWang2009 is…

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EP 277: Ghana- How Mushrooms First Grew; Farmer Mybrow and the Fairies (Barker) 12:09

9M ago12:09

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#ghana #goldcoast #mushrooms In today's story, we learn about passing and paying debts which turns into ants making mushrooms. And in the second story, we learn about why whispering kindly to your crops means that they will turn out well. Heaven help you if you yell at them. Source: West African Folk-Tales Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: DOBET G…

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EP 276: Georgia- The Prince (Wardrop) 23:09

9M ago23:09

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#Saqartvelo #georgia #folktale In this story, a prince has to jump through a whole bunch of hoops after he is promised to a dangerous witch. Will he ever find the golden slippers? Source: Georgian Folk Tales Translated by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Folk-Roll - Adjaruli. Radio Ar Daidardo Live Sound Effects: Backyard by Dusti…

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EP 275: Ecuador- The Cock of the Cathedral; Captain Lewis’s Treasure (Conde) 12:54

9M ago12:54

12:54

#ecuador #galapagos #pirates In the first story, a drunkard gets taught a lesson by a magical rooster. And in the second story, a pirate hides his treasure, only to have to act like a nut. Listen in and enjoy Source:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By Mario Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichman…

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EP 274: Bengal- The Origin of Opium (Day) 15:37

9M ago15:37

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#bengal #opium #folktale In this story, we see a humble mouse work its way up to being a queen. Will it ever be happy? And what does opium have to do with it? listen in and learn Source:Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music:Pyar tumhara Baba pran hai mera || B K Nisha Sound Effects: Farm Morning by Dustin Steichma…

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EP 273: Azores- Why The Alveloa Bird Received A Blessing+ (Eells) 17:17

9M ago17:17

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#azores #islands #saint In the first story we learn about a bird that helps the holy mother. In the second we learn about a loud mouth bird that gets cursed. In the third we learn why St Peter's mom stands just outside of heaven. And in the final story, we learn about a woman who is turned into an owl. Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk an…

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EP 272: Armenia- Bedik And The Invulnerable Giant (Seklemian) 20:09

10M ago20:09

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#Armenia #Folklore #giant In this story, a young prince named Bedik meets an invincible giant who loves a foreign princess. Bedik promises to get that princess for him, and then regrets it. Will they end up together? Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia A. G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Ef…

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EP 271: Panchatantra- ch19 Shell-Neck, Slim, And Grim; ch20 Forethought, Readywit, And Fatalist (Ryder) 8:55

10M ago8:55

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#panchatantra #india #saga In the first story, we learn why it is bad to talk with your mouth full. And in the second story we learn why it is best to plan ahead or at least fake it, lest you be beaten. Source: ⁠Panchatantra Arthur W Ryder⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: ⁠Amith Nadig - Carnatic Flute - Bilahari Raga Sound Effects: Down Chaweng …

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EP 270: Türkiye- The Forty Princes and The Seven Headed Dragon (Kunos) 15:37

10M ago15:37

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#Turkey #folktales In this story, there are forty brothers. They want forty brides from the same mother. It's a pretty tall task, especially when the brothers keep ignoring their dad's advice. Source: ⁠Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Kunos, ignacz⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ali Şahin - Muhteşem Bir Bozlak | Dinlemeden Gecme Sound Effects…

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EP 269: Sioux- Seventh Evening Eighth Evening (Eastman) 12:49

10M ago12:49

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#sioux #lakota #folktales In the first story, we learn about being neighborly. And in the second story we learn about lucky hunting nuts. Source: WIGWAM EVENINGS SIOUX FOLK TALES RETOLD Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Silent Night: *Sung In Lakota - Tiana Spotted Thunder Sound Effects: Frog Forest by absent1010 Photo Credit: "North American Badg…

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EP 268: Philippines- The Mistaken Gifts, The Boy who Became a Stone, The Turtle and the Lizard+ (Cole) 17:53

11M ago17:53

17:53

#filipino #folktale Today is a mixed bag of six tales all taken from Mabel Cook Cole's work focused on Itneg folklore. We have the wrong gifts, we have a turtle who is tired of a lizard, and we have a boy who turns into stone. Follow along and enjoy this sixfer Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Fiel…

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EP 267: Nigeria- The final six stories of Tortoise (Ogumefu) 17:08

11M ago17:08

17:08

#Nigeria #folktales In these six stories, you learn about the whip and chop trees, about Tortoise's enemies, about why crabs and tortoises don't get along, about chicken dinners and pigeons for friends, and about accurate weather forecasts. Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I. Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: OWU AWA CULTURAL FESTIVAL, IMO ST…

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EP 266: Louisiana- The Devil’s Marriage (Fortier) 10:05

11M ago10:05

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#louisiana #folktale #devil What would you do if you married the devil? Would you bring his rooster three sacks? would you grab dirty eggs? Listen and find out Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translation by Fortier, Alcée, 1856-1914. n 80131622Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Buskers John and Lyle in New Orleans Sound…

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EP 265: Korea- A Frog For a Husband (Griffis) 19:29

11M ago19:29

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#korea #folktales A poor farming couple has no kids. One day their pond starts to dry up. It turns out that there is a talking bullfrog living in their pond. Would he make a good adopted son? Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 액맥이타령 - 달성민속예술연합회 Sound Effects: Stream6.wav by sonicport -- https://f…

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EP 264: Japan- The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child (Ozaki) 29:41

12M ago29:41

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#japan #folktales #story In today’s story, we learn about the bamboo cutter and the moon child. It’s an old tale of the childless couple and a special child sent from the gods. They have trouble when the moon child is ready for marriage. Can the princely brothers complete her tasks? Will anyone marry princess Moonbeam? Source: Japanese Fairy Tales …