Legendary Africa
By Theshira & Rashalia Pather
Legendary AfricaAug 21, 2023
Episode 31: Mohammed with the Magic Finger
Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating a tale called Mohammed with the Magic Finger from Andrew Lang's Fairy books. It's a bit of an odd but enjoyable one. Mohammed is a little boy with extraordinary powers and intelligence. And his family is not all that ordinary either....
#staylegendary
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Source: Andrew Lang's Fairy Books
Music credits
Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
Other music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) or from YouTube Audio Library
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Sound effects from freesound.org
Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva
Episode 30: Four Animal Tales from South Africa
Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating four Animal folktales from South Africa! We meet several of the Ant clans, a unique Monkey who fights for justice with the help of his fiddle, a Tiger (aka Lion) who is scared of a Ram, and a boastful Lion who learns some important lessons about Man. #staylegendary
A quick note: the source for these tales was published in 1910 and thus contains some outdated and, potentially, offensive words. I am in no way endorsing the use of these words but I think that these tales should still be told as long as we acknowledge that some of the language used are no longer and should no longer be acceptable. The purpose of my podcast is to entertain, relax, and inform listeners of African-based tales – due to years and years of colonisation, African lore has been corrupted. I hope that by telling these tales, even if they do come from 'white, colonial' sources, people will become interested in the original tales and take some time to find out more about the cultures they belong to and the people to whom the stories originally belonged.
Another quick note: My good friend Dustin from Stories Sandman Presents told some tales from this book as well. His podcast is simply delightful and I highly recommend you give him a listen.
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Source: South African Folk-Tales by James Honey (1910)
Music credits
Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
Other music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) or from YouTube Audio Library
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Sound effects from freesound.org
Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva
Episode 29: The Heart of a Monkey (or A Washerman's Donkey)
Hello Legends! Today's tale is called The Heart of a Monkey. In this tale, Monkey and Shark become unlikely friends but all is not what it seems...and what on earth does a Washerman's Donkey have to do with it?? #staylegendary
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Source: The Lilac Fairy Book by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1910)
Music credits
Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
Other music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Sound effects from freesound.org
Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva
Legendary Africa Update!
Heya you Legends!
Legendary Africa is back! It's been a long long time but my disembodied voice will be back regularly in your ears. These will not be weekly episodes necessarily as life is far too hectic for that, but they will be more often and regular than in these last few months. Enjoy listening to African lore and, as always, feel free to reach out on Twitter, Instagram or via email!
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Episode 28: Fighting Fate - Ancient Egypt
Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, we travel to ancient Egypt to learn about a prince who is fated to die.
#staylegendary
Podcast feature: The History of Saqartvelo Georgia – listen here
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Episode start
00:01:43 - Intro
00:02:12 - The Birth of a Pharaoh
00:14:58 - Enter Ramesses
00:20:39 - Khuenaten Risks Fate
00:25:55 - Princess Meketaten
00:35:17 - The Crocodile
00:42:51 - The Cobra
00:45:40 - A Way Out
00:54:46 - Dog
00:56:15 - The End
00:56:38 - Comments
00:58:11 - Podcast feature: The History of Saqartvelo Georgia
01:00:20 - Outro and credits
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Sources
The Brown Fairy Book (1904) by Andrew Lang
Music credits
Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
"Ibn Al-Noor" and "Return of the Mummy"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom
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Sound effects from freesound.org
Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva
Episode 27: Jackal Tales - Trickery Runs in the Family
Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, I have some tricky tales from Jackal and his sons. Our first tale follows Jackal himself and a rather unfortunate encounter with Tortoise. Our second tale follows Jackal’s eldest son, Jackal the elder, who tricks the mightiest creatures one after the other until he is brought to a crushing stop by an unlikely beast. Lastly, we meet Jackal’s youngest son, Jackal the younger, who messes with the wrong sheep.
#staylegendary
Podcast feature: History of Africa podcast - listen here
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Episode start
00:01:26 - Intro
00:03:13 - Jackal and Tortoise
00:14:25 - Jackal the elder's tricky deeds
00:31:17 - Jackal and Sheep
00:39:17 - Story comments
00:41:11 - Podcast feature: History of Africa podcast
00:42:18 - Outro and credits
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Sources
The Grey Fairy Book (1900) and The Orange Fairy Book (1906) by Andrew Lang
Music credits
Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
'Africa' by Liborio Conti - find his amazing music here
Sound effects from freesound.org
Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva
Episode 26: Old Wives’ Tales - Congo
Helloo Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, fresh outta hiatus, I am bringing two delightful tales from Congo folklore straight to your ear canal! Our first story tells the tale of two brothers and their rivalry, a woman from the sea, and the punishment for betraying a loved one's trust. Our second story follows one regular man and his three gifted wives as they battle against death itself.
#staylegendary
Podcast feature: BewilderBeasts! by Melissa McCue-McGrath
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Episode start
00:01:33 - Intro
00:02:55 - A Tale of Two Brothers
00:16:53 - Story comments
00:18:38 - Three Wives Bring Back the Dead
00:27:18 - Story comments
00:28:19 - Podcast feature: BewilderBeasts!
00:29:15 - Outro and credits
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Sources
Notes on the Folklore of the Fjort by Richard Edward Dennett (1898)
Music credits
Intro out outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny
YouTube Audio Library
The Sky of our Ancestors by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4510-the-sky-of-our-ancestors
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
A Good Day on the African Planes by Doug Maxwell at Media Right Productions from YouTube Audio Library
Tikopia by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4529-tikopia
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Bumba Crossing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3462-bumba-crossing
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sound effects from freesound.org
Axe chop by yadronff
Gunshot, Distant, A.wav by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk)
Pestle and mortar grinding salt.wav by apolloaiello
Licensed under Attribution 3.0
Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva
Legendary Africa is back...in Scotland!
Hello and welcome back to Legendary Africa! And a warm welcome to any new listeners! I am coming to you straight from Edinburgh, Scotland, and cannot wait to bring you more African myths, legends, and lore. Who knows, maybe there'll be a Scottish twist to the podcast at some point...you'll just have to listen and find out!
Lotsa love to you all, and remember: stay safe, stay sexy, and stay Legendary!
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Music credits:
Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3747-fiddles-mcginty
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny
YouTube Audio Library
Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva
Legendary Africa Trailer
Legendary Africa is your African myth, legend, and lore podcast! Join me as we delve into magical stories from the magnificent African continent. Stay safe, stay sexy, and stay Legendary!
Episode 25: Monster Tales - Zankallala, Ebigane and Bulgu
Greetings Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, I bring you three monsterific, marvellous and monstrous tales from the Hausa, the Fang and the Guji Oromo! Join me as we meet the astonishing Zankallala, a tiny monster who packs a punch, the Ebigane, a bloody-thirsty hybrid, and the Bulgu, a terrible ogre with a taste for human flesh.
#staylegendary
Mentioned in this episode: Leine Marie Daini - author and host of Giraffe's Eggs and Other African Tales (Listen here)
Time stamps:
00:00:00 - Episode start
00:00:40 - Intro
00:01:21 - The Hausa People
00:04:11 - Zankallala
00:13:29 - The Fang People
00:14:42 - Ebigane
00:18:30 - The Guji Oromo People
00:19:00 - Bulgu
00:24:09 - Sources for stories
00:24:49 - Episode end
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Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
Yonder Hill and Dale - Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
Tafi Maradi by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4455-tafi-maradi
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Drums of the Deep by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3681-drums-of-the-deep
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 24: The Veiled Warrior
Hello Legends! Today we are travelling south of the Nile to hear about how Samba, a handsome, strong, and kind prince became Samba the Coward and found himself in self-exile in another kingdom. There he meets a great warrior who will change his life forever...
#staylegendary
Time stamps:
· 00:00:00 - Episode start
· 00:00:40 – Intro
· 00:02:13 – Story start: ‘Far south of the Nile…’
· 00:06:29 – ‘The princess’
· 00:16:10 – ‘The veiled warrior rides out’
· 00:22:43 – ‘Samba’s realization’
· 00:24:36 – Story end
· 00:25:06 – Comments on story
· 00:25:48 – Dedication to the late Joan Sugg
· 00:26:56 – End
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Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3684-dubakupado
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Trouble With Tribals by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6427-trouble-with-tribals
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Tribal Affair by SYBS (YouTube Audio Library)
African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
1st Pod Birthday Special!
Happy Birthday Legendary Africa! It is the podcast's first birthday. 1 year since we started the podcast, and how the world and my life has changed. One thing is for sure: I am proud of how Legendary Africa has developed as a podcast, and I am so so thankful to everyone who listens, has listened and to those who will. Please enjoy this clip collage of memories. Stay Legendary...
Music:
YouTube Audio Library
Across the Savanah – Aaron Kenny
A Good Day on the African Planes – Doug Maxwell
Episode 23: Highway Sheila - South Africa
Hello Legends and welcome back to Mzanzi! Today, we head to Chatsworth, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (my birthplace!) to uncover the horrific and dark legend of Highway Sheila! *TRIGGER WARNING* Please note that this episode contains disturbing references and is not suitable for sensitive listeners and children.
Promo: Spell Cast Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spell-cast/id1387676720
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Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Jalandhar by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3934-jalandhar
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 22: The (Mis)adventures of Jackal ft. Dustin Steichmann (Host of Sandman Stories Presents)
Welcome Legends! Today, we learn all about Jackal and his various (mis)adventures! This episode is very special to me as my dear friend and fantastic fellow podcaster, Dustin Steichmann, host of Sandman Stories Presents, has kindly provided his lovely voice for the characters in my stories! For generations, Jackal has held his spot in various African folklore as one of the most devious (if not the most!) creature in the animal kingdom. For this episode, we listen to the Swazi, the Zulu and the Khoikhoi as they tell us all about Jackal's mischievous deeds. Will Jackal go too far? And will he face the consequences?
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Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3684-dubakupado
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Drums of the Deep by Kevin Macleod
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3681-drums-of-the-deep
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Untitled African Rhythm by Kevin Macleod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
'A Good Day on the African Planes' by Douglas Maxwell (YouTube Audio Library)
'Across the Savannah' by Aaaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Mer-tails: Zennor and the Karoo with The Faerie Folk
Hi Legends!
I have a very special episode for you today. I am joined by none other than the fabulous host of The Faerie Folk podcast! A folklore enthusiast who runs an amazing podcast about all things faerie, she and I chat about the most popular water-related mythical creatures of all time: mermaids! We first go to Zennor in Cornwall, UK to hear about the romantic tale of a mermaid and her lover, before journeying to the Karoo in South Africa to listen to darker tales of murderous mermaids, floods and a girl with a face of rainbow pearls. Enjoy and stay legendary!
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Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
Episode 21: Faaraa’see and the Pot of Boiling Butter - Zanzibar
Hi Legends! Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! Today we go to Zanzibar to hear about the Islamic-influenced tale of a heroic horse, a wise apprentice and a wicked magician.
Straight Up Strange Productions
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Music:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
‘At The Shore’ and ‘Ibn Al-Noor’ by Kevin MacLeod
Ibn Al-Noor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
At The Shore Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Coming up in Season 2 of Legendary Africa!
Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! I have some personal news and talk a bit about Season 2.
Season 2 launches 8th February 2021!
#staylegendary
Featured:
Joshua Gillingham, author of The Gatewatch and creator of the Viking game Althingi
Dr Richard Sugg, author of Mummies, Cannibals and Vampires
Leine Marie Daini, author of Giraffe's Eggs and host of the podcast Giraffe's Eggs and other African Tales
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Music: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
Tribute to My Aunt and the End of Season 1
Hi Legends. This is a tribute to my late aunt - someone who was like my second mother - and an announcement about the end of Season 1 of Legendary Africa. Thank you so much for all the support during this season. I will see you in February 2021. #staylegendary
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Music: A Good Day On the African Planes - Doug Maxwell_Media Right Productions.mp3 (YouTube Music Library)
Episode 20: Hole in the Wall - South Africa
Hi Legends! Happy December! Today, we’re talking about the Xhosa legend revolving around the Hole in the Wall. This is an actual rock formation in the Eastern Cape. My story is inspired and based on the legend - hope you enjoy it! The legend is actually quite romantic and fantastical. Thanks to Nikkole, one of my wonderful listeners, who requested the episode! Stay legendary!
Podcast recommendation of the episode: Sandman Stories Presents!
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Credits
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore
Untitled African rhythm Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
'Invisible Beauty' by Aakash Gandhi (YouTube Audio Library)
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
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Bonus Episode: Interview with author and game designer, Joshua Gillingham!
Hi Legends! I have another simply amazing bonus episode for you. I am delighted and excited to welcome onto the show, Joshua Gillingham! He is the author of The Gatewatch, a novel inspired by Norse myths and Icelandic sagas, the creator of the Viking-style board game Althingi and a musician for the band, The Ugly Mugs, a group focused on Celtic, Irish and Maritime music. We chat all about Althingi, his upcoming book The Everspring (the second book in the epic fantasy series The Saga of Torin Ten-Trees) and some very tantalising details about the newly revealed Althingi Anthology! Josh also drops some very interesting teasers for the anthology. I can't say much but I promise it's super exciting. Listen to find out!
All links and info for episode:
Josh's twitter: @JoshMGillingham
Josh's website: https://www.joshuagillingham.ca/
Buy The Gatewatch on Crowsnest Books (with The Everspring mailing list sign up): https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/
Outland Entertainment - Althingi Game Page
Althingi - Board Game Geek Page
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Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Marie's Wedding" by The Ugly Mugs (provided by Joshua Gillingham)
Logo: Image of the board game Althingi, providing by Joshua Gillingham
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Bonus Episode: Interview with author and podcaster, Leine Marie Daini!
Hi Legends! Today I am so excited to have a very special guest on the show: Leine Marie Daini! The incredible author of the wonderful children's book Giraffe's Eggs and the amazing host of the podcast Giraffe's Eggs and Other African Stories. I was so excited to invite Leine onto Legendary Africa and am so happy that she joined me today. In this episode we dive into a multitude of elements behind Leine's book and podcast, including: What inspired her to write her own folktale? How did her job as a school teacher influence her writing? And what's the story behind the title Giraffe's Eggs anyway?? I can guarantee you one thing: this is not an episode to miss. Leine will not only make you laugh, but also inspire, motivate and delight. Thanks for listening and stay legendary!
Leine's website: https://lmdaini.com/
Buy Giraffe's Eggs: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Giraffes-Eggs-L-M-Daini/dp/978548341X
Listen to Giraffe's Eggs and Other African Stories on all popular podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/lmdaini
Main link: https://linktr.ee/lm.daini
Get in touch with Leine:
Instagram: @lm_daini
Email: leine@lmdaini.com
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Music:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
'A Good Day on the African Planes' - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
Source: YouTube Audio Library
At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode thumbnail from Leine Marie Daini
Episode 19: The Treasure of Pharaoh Rhampsinitus and the Helpful Hand - Ancient Egypt
Hi Legends! Break is over and I’m back with an exciting Egyptian folktale! This is the first Egyptian tale to be featured on Legendary Africa and I can promise you that it is an amazing one. Featuring a powerful pharaoh, lots of treasure, a murder and a happy ending, it’s everything you could want. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
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Promo: The collaboration between Our Journal Podcast and the MINA Cup foundation
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/journal-podcast
Podcast recommendation: Aethuran Dark Saga https://www.buzzsprout.com/160172
My Dad’s book: Mythic Tales Retold by Woody Pather
Available as an eBook on Rakuten Kobo. Head over to his website or to buy his book via the links below, and follow him on social media: Instagram @woodypather and Twitter @PatherWoody Mythic Tales Retold is optimised for laptop/eReader/iPad and can be read on the Kobo app. Simply download, buy and read. The app is free! Thank you!
https://www.kobo.com/za/en/ebook/mythic-tales-retold-1
https://arunapather.wixsite.com/woodypather
https://twitter.com/PatherWoody?s=09
https://www.instagram.com/woodypather/?igshid=6v1jj1xq73g
Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
"Ibn Al-Noor”
“Return of the Mummy”
“Tabuk”
“Desert City”
“Zanzibar”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Halloween Special: Spooktober! Legendary Africa Edition!
Happy Halloween, Legends! I hope everyone is having a super spooky, super fun Halloween despite Covid-19 and all the restrictions it brings. In this special, we are going to Kenya, South Africa and Angola to hear some seriously spooky stories. Zombie creatures, witches and shapeshifters, what more could you want? Get ready for some Halloween-themed tales straight from Africa. Enjoy and stay legendary!
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Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
"Private Reflection"
“The House of Leaves”
“Monkoto”
“Black Vortex”
“Infados”
“Chase Pulse”
“Heart of the Beast”
By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Sound effects: Audio Library
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Episode 18: The Tricky Python and the Cheeky Bullfrog - Mende (Sierra Leone) & Khoikhoi (Southern Africa)
Hey Legends! We’re back with some wonderful animal tales, this time featuring 2 tales. First from the Mende people of Sierra Leone we meet First Man, Jackal and Python, then we listen to a tale from the Khoikhoi and meet Lion, Vultures and Bullfrog. We find out why Python can shed his skin and travel back in time to when Lion could fly.
Sources for this episode: When Lion Could Fly by Nick Greaves and Wikipedia.
Promo by Sinister Suite-hearts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinister-suite-hearts-podcast/id1524241971
Pod rec of the week: Fact or Fantasy by Chase and Josh https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/chase-josh-fact-or-fantasy/id1494759190
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Podcast rec of the week: Pretty Nice podcast
Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Allada”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
“Bumba Crossing”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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“Barroom Ballet”
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Music: Funny Quirky Comedy by Redafs.com, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License”
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Episode 17: Makoma! The Boy Who Became a God! - Mozambique & Zimbabwe
Hey Legends!
Gather round, gather round! Today, I will be retelling the story of Makoma, the boy hero (in a slightly comical fashion). A tale from the Sena people of Mozambique and Zimbabwe, Makoma is a boy with extraordinary powers who goes on a great journey, defeats mighty enemies and finds his rightful place in the universe. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Promo by the Midwest Meltdown podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midwest-meltdown/id1507856716
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Podcast rec of the week: Pretty Nice podcast https://www.prettynicepodcast.com/
Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
“Africa" by Liborio Conti (Free Royalty Free Music / Free No Copyright Music CC-BY) https://www.youtube.com/c/liboriocont...
Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3684-dubakupado
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Tafi Maradi"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.
Episode 16: Ghosts of the Cape - South Africa
Hey legends!
It’s Halloween month and that means it’s time for Legendary Africa to get spooky! Join me in Cape Town as we wander through the torture chambers and eerie corridors of the Castle of Good Hope, tiptoe through Claremont Cemetery and keep an ear out for the Headless Rider of Spine Road. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Promo: Stories of Strangeness https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1515122258
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Pod recs:
Fabulous Folklore: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/
Giraffe’s Eggs and Other African Stories: https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/giraffes-eggs-and-other-african-stories/id1527540697
Afro Tales: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afro-tales-podcast/id1515216733
Credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
“Africa" by Liborio Conti (Free Royalty Free Music / Free No Copyright Music CC-BY) https://www.youtube.com/c/liboriocont...
“Baila Mi Cumbia (Sting)” by Jimmy Fontanez (YouTube Audio Library)
“Skeleton Dance” by Myuu (YouTube Audio Library)
“Joker's Lair” by Coyote Hearing (YouTube Audio Library)
"Classic Horror 1"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.
Episode 15: Legendary Serpents of South Africa
Hey legends! Today we’re heading back home to South Africa, first to Howick Falls to search the deep pools for the Inkanyamba, then to Richtersveld in the Eastern Cape where we’ll descend into the ‘Bottomless PIt’ and hopefully not get eaten by the Grootslang. Grab a head torch, some strong rope and a couple bags full of diamonds, and join me as we look for the country’s most dangerous legendary serpents. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Promo: Mind Bloom https://www.mindbloomyou.com/
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Pod recs:
Petri Dish: A Science Comedy Podcast: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/petri-dish-903031
Reverie True Crime Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/paiges-bookshelf
The Waffle Shop Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waffle-shop/id1514646770
Credits:
Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3684-dubakupado
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Drums of the Deep"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Africa" by Liborio Conti (Free Royalty Free Music / Free No Copyright Music CC-BY) https://www.youtube.com/c/liboriocont...
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 14: Elephant Tails - Nigeria & Congo
Hey legends! Join me today for two lovely folktales about Elephants. They truly are wondrous creatures. For the first tale, we go to Nigeria to listen to a tale by the Ibibio people, then we head to Congo, where the Bakongo people tell a clever tale about an elephant who was too foolish and a man who was too clever. Hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!
Promo: Hidden in the Shadows https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hidden-in-the-shadows-podcast/id1523059146
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Pod recs:
The Faerie Folk: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-faerie-folk/id1493430057
Folklore, Food and Fairytales: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/folklore-food-fairytales-tales-from-the-hearth
Box of Oddities: https://www.theboxofoddities.com/
Credits:
Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3684-dubakupado
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Tafi Maradi by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4455-tafi-maradi
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Africa" by Liborio Conti (Free Royalty Free Music / Free No Copyright Music CC-BY) https://www.youtube.com/c/liboriocont...
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 13: Hassebu and the King of the Snakes - East Africa
Join me as we follow a wonderful Islam-influenced folktale from East Africa. Originally told in Swahili, this tale has everything: betrayal, redemption, an evil Vzir, a majestic Snake King and a boy who just wants to become a doctor. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Promo by the Murder Mythtery podcast:https://audioboom.com/channels/5013313
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Podcast recommendations!
Presidencies of the United States: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/presidencies-of-the-united-states/id1191633316
Into The Portal: https://www.intotheportal.com/
Music credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
"Africa" by Liborio Conti (Free Royalty Free Music / Free No Copyright Music CC-BY) https://www.youtube.com/c/liboriocont...
Swamp effects - Sword Coast Soundscapes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juMabblyLZU
Arabian music: Credits: World Music Official - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Cf...
RKFM - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4_...
Song - "Digya" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Song - "Tafi Maradi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 12: The Mystery of Rosalind Ballingall - South Africa
Welcome back to Mzansi, Legends! Join me in South Africa as we journey from Cape Town to Knysna to Johannesburg to George as we try to solve the unsolvable mystery of Rosalind Ballingall. Grab your pipe and grab your cane, you’re going to have to be better than Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot to solve this case! Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Promo by the Brown Girls Read podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brown-girls-read/id1493872857
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Podcast recommendations!
Enchanted: https://enchantedpodcast.net/
Historical Paranormal: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-historical-paranormal/id1466538999
30 Minute Expert: https://30minuteexpertpodcast.com/
Luke Pepera’s article:
https://lukepepera.wordpress.com/2020/08/29/chadwick-boseman-lifes-end-as-a-new-beginning/
Music credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
‘At The Shore’ - Kevin MacLeod
Website - http://incompetech.com/
Song - "At The Shore" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Mystery by GoSoundtrack http://www.gosoundtrack.com/
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"Africa" by Liborio Conti (Free Royalty Free Music / Free No Copyright Music CC-BY) https://www.youtube.com/c/liboriocont...
Episode 11: Kongamoto! The Living Pterodactyl of Zambia!
It’s cryptid time, Legends! In this episode, we wander around the swamps and wetlands of Zambia, climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and parachute down Mount Kenya in an attempt to find the legendary Kongamoto! Come listen to eyewitness accounts from fisherman, ichthyologists and journalists, and decide for yourself whether the Kongamoto is a living dinosaur or not. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Promo: Casting Through Ancient Greece https://castingthroughancientgreece.com/
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Podcast recommendations!
History and Folklore https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/history-and-folklore-podcast/id1511870197
It’s a Continent https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/its-a-continent/id1501568892
Defining Disney https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-disney-podcast/id1517335212
Music credits:
‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic.
Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
‘At The Shore’; ‘Infados’ - Kevin MacLeod
Website - http://incompetech.com/
Royalty Free Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Genre Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Episode 10: Baby-snacking. I Mean, Babysitting! A Humbukushu Tale
From the Rain-makers of the Okavango comes two tales revolving around devious and crafty Hares. In the first story from the Humbukushu people, find out how Kadima the Hare betrayed a mother leopard and how the Go-Away bird saved an entire village. Then, in the second story, follow the unlikely duo, Hare and Ngando, the Crocodile, as they bond over a common enemy. Thank you for listening and enjoy!
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Promo: Plum Forest podcast: https://www.plumforestpodcast.com/
Music
African - AShamaluevMusic. https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg
If I Had a Chicken - Kevin MacLeod https://youtu.be/fewLXi6GATM
Song - "At The Shore" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Author: Kevin MacLeod; Website - http://incompetech.com/; Royalty Free Link - http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Check out these podcasts!
Myth, Lore and Legend podcast :https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-myth-legend-lore-podcast/id1441211425
Curious Nyxsins podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-nyxsins/id1516857570
Bring the Mio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bring-the-mio/id1502856730
Casting Through Ancient Greece: https://castingthroughancientgreece.com/
Myths Your Teacher Hated: http://www.mythsyourteacherhated.com/
Folklore on the Rocks: https://www.folkloreontherocks.com/
Talking Back: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-back/id1478662095
Episode 9: An Ogre, a Magician and a Mother Walk Into a Bar… A Tsonga Tale!
Hi Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! This is the first proper episode since I returned to Legendary Africa after Rashalia, my sister and co-host, passed away and, although it was sometimes difficult, I enjoyed it. Join me as I weave a tale about an ogre, a magician and a mother who could really do with some parenting tips. Thank you for listening and enjoy this tale from the Tsonga people!
Promo: Mission Spooky https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-spooky/id1482888387
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger
Sound effects:
River Small - No Copyright Sound Effects - Audio Library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGi7s...
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
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Free Sound Effects - Nature Sounds Birds (Royalty free Nature Sounds No Copyright Sound Effects)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAebfIiXllY
Legendary Africa is Back.
Legendary Africa is back to torment your ears! In this minisode, I choose to honour Rashalia’s life by continuing with the podcast. Since Rashalia loved all kinds of spooky and paranormal stories, to celebrate her, I talk about the short, but spooky, legend of the apparently haunted ruins of the Kempton Park Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa!
Link for photos: https://citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/428525/the-chambers-of-horrors/
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger
Tribute to my sister and co-host, Rashalia.
This is a tribute to my sister and co-host, Rashalia. I love and miss you so much.
***
Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger
Episode 8: Witch In The West
Get out your pointy hats and broomsticks, because something wicked this way comes! Well, not here, but in Cameroon, where on a distant mountaintop something evil brews. We talk about the Nyongo society, the witches that terrorised the Bakweri people for decades. The fun continues with Ninki Nanka, the horned swamp dragon that may just be the strangest looking animal in history.
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 7: Attack of the Bat Demons
This episode we bring you the cruel, bat-like shapeshifter(s) Popobawa that terrorised the Island of Pemba off the Tanzanian coast from the 60's up to as recently as 2007. This gruesome tale will have you clinging to your loved ones as we dive into the famous Popobawa hysteria of the time. Things only descend further as the next story takes you to Asamando, the underworld of the Akan people, and the tale of Kwasi Benefo, the man who ventured into death.
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 6: Angel On My Shoulder
Angels are well-known in the Western world, from the annoying little cherubs on Valentine's Day cards to the vengeful archangels displayed on stained glass windows, but did you know that some African cultures have their own angels? This week we dive into the Islam-influenced Zanzibari mythology of East Africa. After that, a Basotho fable tells of the terrifying human-gobbling monster Khodumodumo, and the brave yet tragic hero that would prove to be his undoing.
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Bonus Episode: Interview with author Dr Richard Sugg
WARNING: this episode contains references to graphic violence that may upset sensitive listeners.
Powdered brain? Human fat candles? Blood-thirsty cannibals? We have all this and more on today’s bonus episode, in which we interview author Dr Richard Sugg. Dr Sugg is the author of eleven books on topics like vampires, fairies, and the supernatural. We talk about the new edition of his book Mummies, Cannibals, and Vampires: The History of Corpse Medicine from the Middle Ages to the Falun Gong, and delve into a fascinating and little-known world of Western history that is guaranteed to blow your mind.
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 5: My Dad Turned Into A Tree
It's our Father's Day episode, and we have some special dad-themed stories for you! First, the sombre tale of the great Yoruba warrior who lost his favourite son on the battlefield, and spent so much time pining that he turned into a tree. Next, we hear the epic tale of Mwindo, the super-son that took on his own murderous dad.
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 4: Beware the Rainforest Spirits
In the heart of the Congo, little spirits with a taste for human flesh lurk, waiting for innocent passers-by to fall prey to their traps. In this episode we bring you tales of the Biloki, creatures guaranteed to send a chill down your spine. But not everything is dark and gloomy, as proven by Mpempe the heroic dog in a heart-warming myth originating in South Africa.
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Music: AShamaluevMusic
Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.
Episode 3: Hairy Fairies Gave Us Fire
If you thought fairies were solely dainty creatures of glens and dales then think again, because in this episode we introduce you to a host of fairies from Benin and the Ashanti people of Ghana. From funky healing powers to a banana obsession, these fairies have it all. Then we delve into the storied origins of the Hausa tribe of West Africa, featuring the heroic snake-slayer, Bayajidda.
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Episode 2: Demigods of the Great Lakes
A long time ago, supernatural beings born of the Underworld founded a great empire in East Africa that would dominate the Great Lakes region for thousands of years. How did this empire finally fall? And what legacy did they leave behind? To the south of the continent, a Basotho princess seeks out a fierce water dragon in a quest like no other.
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Episode 1: Curse of the Werehyena
In the first episode of our relaunch as Legendary Africa, we introduce you to the magic shapeshifters and feral blacksmiths of Somalia, where the legendary werehyenas once roamed. Meanwhile, the river god of the Zambezi river lurks, waiting to unleash hell on whomsoever dares to disturb his domain.
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Coming soon...Legendary Africa!
Our podcast is taking a new direction, and we are so excited to tell you about it! Legendary Africa is an African myths and legends podcast told by two sisters with a love of learning and a propensity for occupations that can be done while wearing pyjamas. Hit subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode of our brand new show!
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Bonus Episode: Listener Stories
To celebrate reaching 100 downloads we invited listeners to send us their scary, wacky, or just downright legendary stories - and they came through! We've got everything from demons to shark attacks to pirate smugglers and more in our first ever listener episode. Enjoy!
Featuring hosts from your favourite podcasts and creators!
Into the Portal
Aging Gay Millenial
Chase N Josh: Fact or Fantasy
Joshua Gillingham (author of The Gatewatch)
Catherine Warr (Yorkshire's Hidden History)
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Episode 10: What A Wicked Game
It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and in the 1980’s the mysterious arcade game Polybius left its players in fits, nauseous, and sometimes even dead. Also, who were the mysterious men in black that dropped by to service the machines every now and then? Then, did you know that centuries before Edward Cullen emerged in all his bedazzled glory, vampires haunted the ancient world? Whether it be India, Greece, or Ghana, you cannot escape from these sinister blood-drinkers. Consume this podcast within 7 days of opening - you’ve been warned.
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Episode 9: Eensy Weensy Spider God
If you’ve been on Twitter lately, chances are that you’ve come across the #amabiechallenge, the hashtag that is taking Japan (and some of the rest of the world) by storm. If not, just know that, as unlikely as it may seem, creatively decorated bento boxes might be the cure to the pandemic. Meanwhile in Africa, the storyteller spider deity Anansi weaves a web of mischief in this week’s episode. Official agents of the Undying Eye will be at your door shortly - stay tuned.
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Episode 8: Cash Crop Me Outside, How Bou Da?
Happy belated Mother's Day! In honour of mothers worldwide, we've chosen two of the most dramatic mothers we could possibly find for today's episode. First up on So You Want To Be A Mother? is Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest and the inventor of helicopter parenting. Find out what happens when her crummy brother gets goo-goo eyes for Demeter's lovely daughter. Then prepare yourself for the first (and last) mother of bunnies, Mary Toft, and her bizarre and not-so-slightly disgusting tail (pun intended). Call your mother, ya creep.
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Bonus Episode: Interview with author Josh Gillingham
Welcome to our first bonus episode! We’re super excited to have special guest Josh Gillingham on the show to talk about his new, Norse-inspired book, The Gatewatch. Josh spills the beans on this first instalment in his new fantasy series, talks about his background as an author, and even hands out some pro tips to aspiring writers. The Gatewatch launches May 17th - don’t miss it!
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LINKS:
Pre-order here: https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/
Josh’s website: https://www.joshuagillingham.ca/
Helena Rosova (cover artist): https://www.deviantart.com/hellanim
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