Sandman Stories Presents
By Dustin Steichmann
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Sandman Stories PresentsDec 16, 2021
EP 228: Korea- The Sky Bridge of Birds; Longka (Griffis)
#korea #folktale
In the first story, we hear the Korean version of the folktale explaining the milky way. You can hear that story in episode 159 from over a year ago. And the second story is about a dancing woman who saves the nation.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: steady late night rain.WAV By mshahen
on freesound.org
Music: [한국 남도 민요] 대감 놀이,명창,명인---묵계월,지연화 Traditional music from southern Korea.
Podcast Shoutout: For Your Reference
Listener Shoutout: Tegucigalpa Honduras. Commonly known as Teguz, this is the capital of the country.
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Music Suggestion: Stiff Pap "Ngomso"
EP 227: Japan- The Story of Princess Hase (中将姫) (Ozaki)
#Japan #folktale #Cinderella
Today we are back in the book of Japanese folklore written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Tonight’s story is about a princess that does everything right, but is still hated by her step mother. Like Cinderella, but from a few thousand years ago.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: winterbeach.wav
Music: 月桃節 東京月桃三味線 Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto Shamisen
Listener Shoutout: Montreal Canada
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Photo Credit: Woodblock print by Yoshitoshi, from ''Twenty-four Accomplishments of Imperial Japan'' (1881).
EP 226: India- The Monkey, The Tiger, And The Princess; The Jackal And The Guana (Dracott)
#india #folktale
Welcome back listeners to Sandman Stories Presents, a folklore podcast where I read you to sleep or until the next story, I’m your host, Dustin. Today we are back in the book of Indian folklore written down in the Shimla Village tales recorded by Alice Dracott. In the first story, a prince is helped out by a monkey, who wants nothing more than to go home. And in the second story, the Jackal wants to be treated like a king, but there is confusion in his hoo ha.
Source: SIMLA VILLAGE TALES OR, FOLK TALES FROM THE HIMALAYAS BY ALICE ELIZABETH DRACOTT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Frogs by Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ghei Chhand Makarand - Jake Charkey | North Indian Cello | Hindustani Classical | Gayaki Ang
Photo Credit:"Grand Cayman Blue Iguana" by o palsson is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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And the podcast shoutout is to the Teacher Think Aloud podcast. This is a wonderful podcast aimed at helping teachers do better. Hosts Anna and Shey do a great job of bringing classroom issues to the show and talking about how teachers can handle them. Really good folks and I’m so happy that they create content for my profession. And if you like their show as much as I do, give them a like, a rating, and a review.
And the listener shoutout is to PohnPei Micronesia. Don’t confuse it with the Roman city of yore. To visualize where it is at, think of Papua New Guinea and go north east about 2000 kilometers. For miles, um…. Have fun with that. It’s a very wet island that has jungles in the interior and beautiful shores. The language, Phonpeien, is part of the Australnesian languages which includes Hawaiian and Maori and Malagasy. And of course I would love to visit this island some day. So to my listeners on Pohnpei, I say Kalahngan and Pwohng mwahu Thank you and goodnight
EP 225: Ghana- The Robber and the Old Man; Two Leopard Stories (Baker)
#ghana #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Ghanaian folklore written down by W.H. Barker. In the first story, we learn how to bull yourself out of a court case. In the second, we learn why Rams live at home while the leopard lives in the forest. And in the final story, we learn about biting the cat that feeds you and why Leopards are like nascar drivers.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: GHAMSU Choir UCC - Highlife medley - JD21
Sound Effects: Cheonggyecheon Long by Dustin Steichmann
Bird Sound Effect: XC788596 · African Cuckoo-Hawk · Aviceda cuculoides recorded by Alain Verneau on Xeno-Canto.org
Podcast Shoutout: Japan Distilled. Do you like sake? Shochu? Then you need to check out Steve and Chris, and their sound guy Rich. They have decades of tasting experience and can give you the history of each brewery or spirit that they cover. It’s super fun and a good insight into Japanese spirits by a couple of guys who really know their stuff. And if you like the show as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, and a review.
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Listener Shoutout: Bamako Mali. I’m still not sure how someone in the city found my podcast, but I’m glad that they listened to at least one episode. Bamako is the capital of the country of Mali, which is the legacy of the Malian empire. This city has seen the likes of Mansa Musa who traded salt for gold and then messed up the whole gold market when he went on hajj and flooded it with gold gifts. People have lived in the city since the paleolithic era. Of course it was also colonized by France during the ransacking of Africa by the European powers. It did make me smile when they dropped French from their official languages. And so today, I’ll be attempting the main language Bambara. To the listener in Bamako I say Aw ni ce and Aw ni su Thank you and goodnight
Photo: "Wahoo the Leopard" by CarolineG2011 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 224: Georgia- Fate (Wardrop)
#Georgia #folktale
In this story the prince is unable to find love until he unseals his fate and stabs a sick lady.
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: ANDRANIK SARKAVAG TOTIK YAR Andranik sarkavag Manukyan
Sound Effects: Hua Hin 4:30am by Dustin Steichmann
and XC685015 - Eurasian Blue Tit - Cyanistes caeruleus satunini.mp3 by Ding Li Yong
Podcast Shoutout: Reddit on Wiki. Hosts John, the punny pinoy, Josh, the sweet international host, and ya boy Sean, Houston’s finest, gang up with a rotating cast of advice givers and work through your weirdest reddit stories and give you the best advice three cis hetero partnered men can give. And it is really good. Like these guys really think it through and are super kind. And so if you like their show as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, an ogtha, and a review.
Listener Shoutout: And the listener shoutout is to Thiruvan anthapuram (or Trivandrum). It is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. The meaning of the city name is "The City of Lord Ananta” It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries. ― Google
It’s also where a fun drama called “the good karma hospital” is supposed to be set. And of course, I would love to visit there. I wonder if folks get tired of me saying that.
Video by Headliner Photo Credit "Caravaggio Fortune Teller" by rjhuttondfw is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 223: Ecuador Wings of Ash, The Shuar Goddess of the Earth (Conde)
#ecuador #folklore
Today we are back in the book of Ecuadorian folklore written down by Mario Conde. A big thank you to him for letting me record these stories. In the first story, we learn about the origin of biting insects. In the second story, from deep in the amazon, we learn about how the Shuar women learned to grow crops.
Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects:
1. Black-billed Mountain Toucan · Andigena nigrirostris spilorhynchus Charlie Vogt, XC93164. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/93164
2. jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj available at freesound.org
Music: Mariachi Loco De Guayaquil
Photo Credit: "Shuar in Parque de Logroño" by Jlh249 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Podcast Shoutout: The Vocal Fries. Hosts Carrie and Megan are deep in the world of linguistics and language. They also care deeply about people and want to see marginalized voices not be silenced through discrimination. Also, they know that having two women as hosts will drive jerks who care more about who is talking than what is said crazy. So if you want to learn about cool voices, vocal discrimination, and how young women often lead language change, go and give them a listen.
Listener Shoutout: Zalec (Xa-Lets) Slovenia. From Wikipedia- Žalec was attested in written sources as Saxenburc and Sachsenwelde in 1182 (and as Saschenvelde in 1232 and Sachsenfelde in 1256). The medieval German names are based on folk etymology from the Slovene name, probably the genitive of the plural form *Žalci. This in turn was based on the personal name *Zal and would mean 'descendants of Žal'. In modern German the settlement was known as Sachsenfeld.
Music Suggestion: RAMENGVRL & SIHK - QUARANTINE N CHILL
EP 222: Bengal-The Story of Swet-Basanta (Day)
#Bengal #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Bengal folklore written down by Lal Behari Day. In today’s story we will learn about Swet Basanta. There are a couple of words I want you to know before we get into the story. Almirah is a closet or wardrobe. Ghataks are professional marriage brokers. Manik is a great jewel of incomparable beauty. And a howdah is a fancy seat for riding elephants. Please don’t ride elephants.
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day 1912
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: মুর্শিদি গান –murshidi gan village song
Sound Effects: frog sound by Balaram_Mahalder on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: And the podcast shoutout is to The Faerie Folk. If you love very local folklore in the UK, this is the podcast for you. Although the releases are sporadic, each episode is to be cherished and listened to again and again. And if you like her show as much as I do, go and give her a like, a rating, and a review.
Listener Shoutout: And the listener shout out is to Rabat Morocco. I don’t have a personal connection aside from wanting to live there, so here is Google’s quick rundown of the city. Rabat, Morocco's capital, rests along the shores of the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. It's known for landmarks that speak to its Islamic and French-colonial heritage, including the Kasbah of the Udayas. This Berber-era royal fort is surrounded by formal French-designed gardens and overlooks the ocean. The city's iconic Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret, soars above the ruins of a mosque. Of course I would love to visit there someday. Just looking at the map gave me a few holiday ideas. And so to my listeners in Rabat I say Alif Shukran and Tisbalakheer. Thank you and goodnight
EP 221: Azores- Maria of the Forest; How Honoria Kept Her Promise (Eells)
#azores #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Azorean folklore written down by Elsie Spicer Eells. In the first story, a tween king tries to kill the girl he is fated to marry. And in the second one, we get what could be a distant cousin of Snow White.
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Coimbra - R. Ferrão (classical guitar)
Sound Effects: Night Field by SinewaveLab Photo Credit "Snow White:‘Someday your prince will come…’," by Loco Steve is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Podcast Shoutout: Gochujang Gang
Listener Shoutout: Arlington Texas
Music suggestion: Money by Lisa of Black Pink
EP 220: Armenia- The Magic Ring (Seklemian)
#Armenia #folktale
In this story, a man’s kindness is repaid many fold, but is tricked out of his riches by a lying thief with echoes of Aladdin. There is also a bit of Urashima Taro (episode 76) in taking care of animals and paying people to leave them alone. And a tiny echo of episode 106 from Korea where the dog needs to keep something precious in its mouth.
Source: Armenian Folk Tales collected by A.G. Seklemian
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ashot Ghevondyan - Erevan (popuri) Աշոտ Ղևոնդյան - Երևան (Պոպուրի) Ашот Гевондян -Ереван
Sound effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: book retorts. Hosts Danielle and Sam take you through books, movies, graphic novels, and whatever else they come across to keep you entertained. Episodes come out every other wednesday and I have to say I quite enjoy their media breakdowns. And if you like their show as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, and a five star review to help spread them around.
Listener Shoutout: Birmingham UK. “Birmingham is a major city in England’s West Midlands region, with multiple Industrial Revolution-era landmarks that speak to its 18th-century history as a manufacturing powerhouse. It’s also home to a network of canals, many of which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and are now lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.” ― says Google.
And so to my listeners in Birmingham and their lovely brummy accents I say “thank you and goodnight”
Photo Credit: "Hercules Ring" by Calgary Reviews is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
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EP 219: Panchatantra CH 13 Leap and Creep; CH 14 The Blue Jackal
#panchatantra #india #folktale
In the last story, we heard about a man who saved some animals and was repaid, but when he saved a man, things went in another direction. In this story, we learn about a flea and a bedbug who have a hard time sharing a bed. In the second story, Victor warns Lively about Rusty's supposed plans to eat him.
Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Indian Background music copyright free by Bharati Music Company
Sound Effects: 130216_01 Outdoor Ambience, pigeons take off. India, Pushkar, Brahma Ghat lake.wav by Anantich
Photo Credit: "Golden Jackal" by Stig Nygaard is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Edited to be blue by Dustin Steichmann
Music suggestion: Bomba Estéreo - Soy Yo (Official Video) a very fun song.
EP 218: Turkey- The Storm Fiend (Kunoz)
#turkey #folktale #turkiye
Today we are back in the book of Turkish folklore written down by Ignaz Kunos. This story is about a prince in need of a princess and the adventures he has getting her. Also, it has the guy with the balls of day and night in the last Armenian story. A listener said that they might be related and here’s a very similar story.
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales [1913] by Ignácz Kúnos
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Halayi /Hış hışı hançer & çayın öte yüzünde / Tanar Çatalpınar & Tan
Sound Effects: Turkey - Evening Birds & Nature Ambiance by EpicWizard
Picture Credit: "Sand storm in Dakhla" by Evgeni Zotov is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
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Podcast Shoutout: Lingthusiasm Hosts Gretchen and Lauren go out of their way to make linguistic concepts easier for us lay folks to swallow. They also cover a lot of stuff that makes me go “why do we say that?” And so if you like their podcast as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, and a review.
Listener Shoutout: Gaborone Botswana Named after Kgosi Gaborone, or King Gaborone, a king of the Tlokwa people. There is evidence of people residing where the city stands, going back to around 400 bce. During the early 19th century, there was a lot of upheaval and migration in the area. In 1966, it became only the 11th British dependency to become independent. It is on the very edge of Botswana and South Africa. It is a great place for seeing lots of beautiful wildlife. And so I would love to visit. And to my listeners in Gaborone I say “Ke a leboga and Robala sentle”
EP 217: Sioux- The Second Evening (Eastman)
#sioux #folktale #dakota
This is the second evening and we will hear about being the loudest mouth in the pond. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Long Frogs by Dustin Steichmann
Music: Grandfather Frank Fools Crow Lakota Speech & Song - Kyle, South Dakota - 1970’s
Podcast Shoutout: Legendary Africa by Theshira Pather
Listener Shoutout: St Helier, Jersey
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Photo Credit: "There's a Frog in there Somewhere" by Photos of Nature's Calm is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
EP 216: South Africa- Lion and Baboon, The Zebra, and more (Honey)
#southafrica #folklore
Today we are back in the book of South African folklore written down by James A Honey. In the first story, we see baboon outwit lion with a set of falsies. In the second story we learn why Baboon has a hairless back. In the third story, we learn of a time when Lion could fly, but then loses that power. And in the final story, we learn why Lion should listen to his mother. Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Forward TripleDread - Mbira Busker
Sound Effects: Fresh Water Spring River FlowsNieu-Bethesda (Karoo Ambience).wav Podcast Shoutout: And the podcast shoutout is to Just the Zoo of Us. Listener Shoutout: Lima Peru
Picture credit: "Zebra, gazelle, baboons" by chericbaker is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Video by Headliner
EP 215: Philippines- The Story of Kanag; The Story of the Tikgi (Cole)
#philippines #folktale Today we are back in the book of Philippine folklore written down by Mary Cooke Cole. In the first story, the son is tired of doing his chores and has a bird brain idea. Luckily, he finds someone to chew betel nut with. And in the second story birds aren’t always what they seem. So if they ask to help you harvest rice, you had better let them.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Bahay Kubo Philippine Madrigal Singers 2022
Sound Effects: Morning Surf at Boracay, Philippines.wav by nervousneal
Podcast Shoutout: Afriwetu is a great podcast. If you want to know precolonial history in Africa, this is the show to listen to. Hosted by Mona, this show has history and folktales. She brings a love of the continent and the people. And if you like her show as much as I do, like, subscribe, and leave her a 5 star rating.
Listener Shoutout: to Sydney which accounts for 18% of my Aussie listeners. Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs. And so I say to the listeners in Sydney Thank you and goodnight
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Photo: An Itneg shaman renewing an offering to the spirit shield (1922, Philippines)
EP 214: Nigeria- The Secret of the Fishing Baskets, The Ten Goldsmiths (Ogumefu)
#nigeria #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Yoruba folklore written down by O.M. Ogumifu. We have two stories today. In the first, a man is kind to a stranger and is rewarded. In the second, a goldsmith has to figure out which of his ten sons deserves to inherit his wealth. Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Tiny trickling forest creek (loopable) by Mjeno
Music: DECEMBER WEDDING IN LAGOS 2022
Photo credit: "Fisher men's canoe fish in Badagry market river, Lagos. Nigeria" by Koutchika Lihouenou Gaspard is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Podcast Shoutout: History of Byzantium. Robin does a great job of adding on to the classic history of Rome podcast. He takes a look at the successor to Rome that lasted through many different rulers, until it finally collapsed and gave us a they might be giants classic.
Listener Shoutout: Chicago! I love you!
EP 213: Louisiana- The Dog and the Tiger, Brother Rabbit’s Godchild, Miss Mockingbird, Mr. Mockingbird, and Mr Owl (Fortier)
#louisiana #folktale
In the first story, we get an odd mix of stories to show why tigers don’t like dogs. In the second story, Brother Rabbit is being tricky again. In the final story, Mr Owl and Mr Mockingbird are courting Ms Mockingbird. Why is Mr Owl not making any progress?
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: RINGTAIL BLUES by LOUISIANA FIVE; WILLIAMS; ROBINSON
Sound Effects: AHEV Forest by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: "Mockingbird" by Charles Patrick Ewing is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Video by Headliner
Podcast Shoutout: Uncanny Japan- Japanese Myths, Folktales, Folklore and Language
Listener Shoutout: Colombo, Sri Lanka Colombo is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, the Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. via Wikipedia
EP 212: Korea- Sir One Long Body And Madam Thousand Feet (Griffis)
#Korea #folktale
In this story we hear about the engagement of Mr Worm and Ms Millipede and the problems that might arise in their marriage. Enjoy!
Source: KOREAN FAIRY TALES BY WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 천년의만남 그 여섯번쨰 - 여창가곡 '계면평롱'
Sound Effects: Storm on Wideman Farm by Dustin Steichmann
Photo Credit: "Millipede - Belize" by Thomas Shahan 3 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Bunny Trails Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase.
Listener Shoutout: Kolkata India
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EP 211: Japan- The Shinansha (Ozaki)
#japan #folktale
Today we are back in the book of Japanese folklore by Yei Theodora Ozaki. This story has to do with compasses, magic, and the fog of war.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Sakura Sakura covered by Shub
Sound Effects: Campfire in the Forest with Birds by West Wolf from Zapsplat.com
Listener Shoutout: Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. In the center, sprawling Lusaka City Market sells clothing, produce and other goods. The National Museum exhibits archaeological finds and contemporary art. Nearby, the Freedom Statue commemorates Zambia's struggle for independence. South of the city, Munda Wanga Environmental Park has a wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden. The Lilayi Elephant Nursery cares for orphaned elephants. ― Google
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Photo Credit: "Chinese 'South-pointing' chariot (magnetic compass)" is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
EP 210: India- Sheik Chilli (Dracott)
#india #folktale Today we are back in the book of Shima folk tales by Alice Dracott. Here we have two quick stories about Sheik Chilli, who isn't the brightest, but he has a good heart.
Source: SIMLA VILLAGE TALES OR, FOLK TALES FROM THE HIMALAYAS BY ALICE ELIZABETH DRACOTT
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: KAANCHI | Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun | Himachali Folk | PAHARI | Rajeev Chamba| JUNOON | Saibaba Studios
Sound Effects: Rain In Car with Birds by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Tracing Owls- An eccentrically nuanced exploration into Fortean philosophy, focusing on the roles of Mother Nature, the Trickster and the experiencer in shaping phenomena, with tremendous doses of absurdity, mischief, but also humility! Cryptids, UFOs, Paranormal phenomena, High strangeness and Fortean anomalies, do they all possibly originate from the same source? Are they actually a mirror to our own subconsciousness, and what may they teach us about ourselves? We seek to catalogue the overlooked, spotlight the disregarded, and remind that the cosmic expanse is much greater than our understanding of it!
Listener Shoutout: Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a compact city on the Miljacka River, surrounded by the Dinaric Alps. Its center has museums commemorating local history, including Sarajevo 1878–1918, which covers the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that sparked World War I. Landmarks of the old quarter, Baščaršija, include the Ottoman-era Gazi Husrev-bey Mosque. -Wikipedia
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EP 209: Ghana- Maku Mawu and Maku Fia (Baker)
#ghana #folklore
In this story there are two men whose names determine their fates. Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Awudome Cultural Group Performance, Volta Region, Ghana (part 2 of 2)
Sound Effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The Manic Pixie Weirdo Relationships lets talk about it
Listener Shoutout: Departmento De Cortes Honduras- Cortés is one of the 18 departments of Honduras. The department covers an area of 3,954 km² and, in 2015, had an estimated population of 1,612,762, making it the most populous in Honduras
Photo Credit: "File:His Royal Majesty,Okyenhene Osagyefuo Nana Amoatia Ofori Panin,King of Akyem Abuakwa,Ghana,Africa..jpg" by Couslin is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
EP 208: Georgia- The Frog's Skin (Wardrop)
#Georgia #folklore
In this story, three brothers shot arrows to find their wives. The youngest got a frog. Will they be able to be happy, husband and alewife?
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Getting Down and Wordy Humorous Etymological Research Probing English Songs - A moderately researched, moderately funny chat show about popular music and language. We are a Podmoth Network podcast.
Listener Shoutout: East Java, the rugged Indonesian province, includes the eastern part of Java plus Madura and some smaller islands. It’s known for its volcanoes, including active Mt. Bromo, part of the vast Tengger Massif that falls within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. Rising from the vast Sea of Sand plain, Bromo affords dramatic crater views and stellar viewpoints over the surrounding countryside.
Photo Source: "Green Tree Frog Litoria caerulea" by Stephen Michael Barnett is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 207: Bengal- The Story of the Rakshasas (Day)
#bengal #folklore
In this story, we learn about how Rakshasas and Rakshasis can be killed. We also learn a lot about two brothers, who are briefly separated, but then come back together when love is on the line. Enjoy!
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: lalon video song 2017 kustia !! supper hit video song !!
Sound Effects: Rambuttri Morning by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Levar Burton Reads-
The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Stephen King, Toni Morrison, Nnedi Okorafor, Kurt Vonnegut, Ken Liu and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath...
Listener Shoutout: Republika Srpska
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Picture Credit: "Maricha makes a throat slitting gesture (Prambanan Ramayana Ballet)" by thaths is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
EP 206: Ecuador- The Golden Hen; The Desire Of The Rocks (Conde)
#ecuador #folklore
In the first story, we learn about the golden hen and what happens when you try to catch it. In the second we learn about a male and a female rock and the troubles they go through and what they really want.
Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: BRUMAS (pasillo) - Camilo Torres Flores y Camilo Torres
Sound Effects: XC601736 - Peruvian Meadowlark - Leistes bellicosus bellicosus, XC690139 - Scrub Blackbird - Dives warczewiczi warczewiczi, XC275606 - Thick-billed Euphonia - Euphonia laniirostris hypoxantha from https://xeno-canto.org/
Podcast Shoutout: Chatsunami -Chatsunami is a casual chat between friends about a variety of topics from gaming and films to anime and general interests.
Listener Shoutout: Hilo Hawaii
Photo Credit: "Golden Pheasant Longtail red & yellow at bird sanctuary Ginninderra Canberra" by 333junction is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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EP 205: Azores- The Daughter of the King of Naples (Eells)
#Azores #folklore
In this story, a prince is convinced that he wants to marry the daughter of the king of Naples. Unfortunately, he has no idea if she exists. By the time he finds out if she is around, it is about time for him to lose her. Can they finally be happy?
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ricardo Ribeiro - Fadinho Alentejano' Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Down Chawaeng by Dustin Steichmann
Shout out: Afrotales The Afro Tales Podcast is our way to explore the versions of folklore told be those melinated people that were brought to the Americas. I have made up my mind to share every collected story on this podcast and therefore on this site. I thank you for visiting, learning and sharing with me.
Listener Shoutout: Cité Soleil With language help from Rose C the Haitian Mama on the Mamalyfe podcast
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Picture Credit: "Princess Caroline of Naples and Sicily 11" by Unknown authorUnknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 204: Halloween- The Devil Comes For Vico (Conde)
In this final story of Vico and the Devil, we see Vico enjoy lots of money and women, but in the end, losing his first wife turns him into the sad man he always was. His powers of healing are useless when the person he actually loves passes on. What will Vico's fate be in the end?
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated by Christopher Minster
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Fear(A No Copyright Horror Theme Piano Music)
Sound Effects: Spooky Ambiance by OllieOllie
Video made by Headliner
A big thank you to Mario Conde
Picture credit: (c) Katja Schulz – some rights reserved (CC BY)
EP 203: Halloween- The Prancing Mule; The Flying Witch (Conde)
In the first story, the city is plagued by a prancing mule and the sounds of a little bell. Perhaps it has something to do with the Incan treasure buried somewhere nearby.
In the second story, a religious woman has a dangerous side. Praise the lord and pass the ammo! But when she tries to cover up a naked man on the street, her whole world changes.
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Come Play with Me Kevin MacLeod
Sound Effects: Spooky Ambiance by OllieOllie
ambience spooky forest.mp3 by marchon11 on Freesound.org
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"The old lady with a white scarf going home from the church on a sunny sunday, at noon" by Cristian Ştefănescu is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 202: Halloween- La Tunda (Conde)
In this story, number two of the Halloween series, Pasqual gets seduced by La Tunda. He goes out into the bush and gets hooked by the smell of shrimp. Can he be brought back?
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories by Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Halloween Horror Creepy Piano by Alex-Productions Pandas Music
Sound Effects: Drone Loop by Zapsplat, Hua Hin Ocean by Dustin Steichmann
Picture credit: "A Plate of Small Shrimps at home" by Peachyeung316 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
EP 201: Halloween- The Enchanted Priest; The Headless Priest (Conde)
In the first story, the priest relies on the naivety of a country woman to to get what he wants, only to be condemned in death. And in the second story, a wild headless rider is scaring folks in the town and some local boys decide to get to the bottom of it.
Source: Ecuadorian Ghost Stories, edited by Mario Conde, translated by Christopher Minster
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Spooky Drones by Zapsplat
Music: The Twisted Woods - Haunted Forest Music
Super big thank you to Mario Conde for recording these stories and allowing me to read them to you.
By Cesc2003 - own archive, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=111468414
EP 200: Friends of the Pod
Hey listeners,
This episode is a friends of the podcast episode. I asked them to tell me about storytelling, storytellers, or stories that they like. Of course my friends went in a variety of ways and gave me all sorts of creative answers. Here are their links in order of appearance:
Legendary Africa/Asian Tapestry/Once Upon a Daydream- Theshira Pather
Because Language: Daniel, Hedvig, and Ben
Tabi-Tabi Podcast: Ethan
Uncited: an English Lit Pod: Amy and Chantelle
Teacher Think Aloud Podcast: Anna and Shey
Our Show: Know Better Hip Hop: Conshus and Beet Unique
Ye Olde Crime: Lindsay
For Your Reference Pod: KT and Oti
Film Rage Podcast: Jim, Bryce, and Murray
Bewilderbeasts: Melissa McCue-McGrath
Book Nerd Diaries: Amber
A History of the Inca: Nick Machinski
Mythological Africans: Helen Nde
The Endless Knot: Mark and Aven
Uncanny Japan: Thersa Matsuura and Rich Pav
Bunny Trails Podcast: Shauna and Dan
Philippine Campfire Stories: Earl Jerico
The History of Saqartvelo Georgia: Roberto
Ratchet Book Club: Rashanii Jones
Thank you all so much for making this hobby more meaningful. I really love that you all chose to spend time listening to me. Please go check out every single podcast mentioned in this episode.
EP 199: Armenia- Mirza (Seklemian)
#Armenia #folktale
This is an epic about the youngest son of the king, who listens to his father’s advice and is able to defeat giants, lying princesses, and the seven headed serpent.
Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia (A G Seklemian 1898)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Nubar Folk Ensemble-Qaxhan
Sound Effects: Let's ZZZ #3 by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Our Show OUR show started broadcasting from the campus of Rollins College on WPRK 91.5fm in March 2008. From the very start, OUR focus has been to bring a BALANCE to the Orlando airwaves and through the web, give the world a view of what OZONE (Orlando HIPHOP) has to offer. Whether it’s HOMEGROWN or Global, Unheard or Well known, if it’s DOPE, it gets play on OUR show!
Listener Shoutout: Luang Prabang By the 6th century in the Chao Phraya River Valley, Mon peoples had coalesced to create the Dvaravati kingdoms. In the north, Haripunjaya (Lamphun) emerged as a rival power to the Dvaravati. By the 8th century the Mon had pushed north to create city states, in Fa Daet (modern Kalasin, northeastern Thailand), Sri Gotapura (Sikhottabong) near modern Tha Khek, Laos, Muang Sua (Luang Prabang), and Chantaburi (Vientiane).
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Music suggestion: De La Soul - Pease Porridge
Picture credit: "Armenian castle" by narek781 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 198: Panchatantra- CH 12 The Ungrateful Man
In this story, Victor tries to tell Rusty about how things that don't look dangerous can be. Even though his best friend is a vegetarian, the worms in the poop of the bull could infect Rusty's injuries.
Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Raag Piloo (Sitar) -by Ustad Shahid Pervez
Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin Steichmann
Photo Credit: "Delhi: a goldsmith at work. Watercolour by an Indian painter." is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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EP 197: Turkiye- Mohamet the Bald-Head (Kunos)
In this story, Mohamet is a little bit unassuming and just wants to share things with his brother. He isn't the brightest one either. But he lucks out and gets granted magical items that will remind you of other stories with three magical gifts. Enjoy!
Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignas Kunoz 1917
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Ümmü Erbil - Baga Gel Bostana Gel
Sound Effects: Hua Hin 5am by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: For Your Reference- A Movie and TV review show
Listener Shoutout: Harju County Estonia is one of the fifteen counties of Estonia. It is situated in Northern Estonia, on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland, and borders Lääne-Viru County to the east, Järva County to the southeast, Rapla County to the south, and Lääne County to the southwest. The capital and largest city of Estonia, Tallinn, is situated in Harju County.
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Music suggestion: Hope Tala - All My Girls Like To Fight
EP 196: Sioux- The Buffalo and the Field Mouse (Eastman)
#Sioux #folklore
In this first story of a new book, Field Mouse is upset because Buffalo will come down and smash and lick up all the long grass. So they have a fight and Red Fox is there to pick up the pieces. But he gets tired of mouse too.
Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Lakota Sioux Prayer-Song: Nathan Blindman, Unci Rita & Beatrice Holy Dance
Sound Effects: Fire by Zapsplat.com
Podcast Shoutout: Campfire Classics- A Literary Comedy podcast where we try to read those books that look good on your shelf...and laugh a lot along the way!
Listener Shoutout: Punjab Pakistan- Punjab is a province of Pakistan. Located in central-eastern region of the country, Punjab is the second-largest province of Pakistan by land area and the largest province by population. Via Wikipedia
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Photo credit: "American bison, aka buffalo" by Lars Plougmann is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: in honor of his passing- Robbie Robertson - Somewhere Down The Crazy River
EP 195: South Africa- Cock and Jackal; Elephant and Tortoise; Tortoises Hunting Ostriches; The Judgement of Baboon
#SouthAfrica #folklore
In the first story, Rooster tells Jackal to pray and in doing so is set free.
In the second and third, we learn why tortoises aren't good to eat.
In the fourth story, Tortoise thinks of a clever way to eat some ostriches.
And in the fifth story, Baboon is asked to make judgement over the ripping of the tailor's clothes. In doing so, he is foolish and loses his ability to talk.
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Bonakele "Izinxakanxaka" Creative Commons on youtube
Sound Effects: Rain and stream by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Japanese Archive (Two friends coming together every week to tell the history, myths, folklore and poetry from Japan's long history.
Listener Shoutout: Tel-Aviv Yafo
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Photo credit: "Rooster walking" by dungodung is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: 1TYM - HOT(HOT 뜨거)
EP 194: Philippines- Gaygayoma Who Lives Up Above; The Story of Dumalawi (Cole)
#philippines #folklore
Today we are back in the book of Filipino folklore collected by Mabel Cook Cole. In the first story, a couple plants such amazing sugar cane that the daughter of the sun and the moon sends down stars to go get it and ends up with a husband as well. In the second story, also from the Itneg people, a son is cast away from his home, but makes a new home full of people by splitting up a golden betel nut.
Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Kalaleng / Tungali (Tongali) Musical Application - Cordillera Musical Instrument
Sound Effects: VOC_150209-0942_PH_nature.wav by kevp888
Listener Shoutout: Davao Philippines- Davao City, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, is a coastal commercial center near 2,954m-high Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak.
Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle House
Podcasts Audiobooks, paranormal smut, dramas and a holiday album all done in our basement
Photo Credit: "File:A Tinguian making an offering to the guardian stones. Wellcome M0005692.jpg" is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Music Suggestion: Filipino Mythical Creatures Rap by Mikey Bustos
EP 193: Nigeria- Oluronbi; Oranyan; The Elephant's Trunk (Ogumifu)
#nigeria #folklore
In the first story, the women of the city promise a magic man many things in order to have children. One woman over promises and has to think quick to get out of it. In the second story, the king Oranyan/Oranmiyan has to go away, but when he is thought to be dead, his son must choose what to do. And in the third story we learn about the elephant’s long nose.
Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: ORANMIYAN ACOUSTIC TOUR HAMBURG GERMANY by ORANMIYAN AJAGUNDADE
Sound Effects: Desert at Night by kangaroovindaloo
Podcast Shoutout: The Australian Histories Podcast aims to take a fresh look at some of the brilliant stories from Australia’s past.
What I hope to share with you here, is both an overview of various interesting episodes in Australian History, as well as some humour, interest and perhaps even a new perspective from those in your high school history textbooks!
Listener Shoutout: Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 kilometres to the south of the Australian mainland, separated from it by the Bass Strait, with the archipelago containing the southernmost point of the country. -Wikipedia
Photo Credit: "File:Oranmiyan's staff (Opa Oranmiyan) at the Oranmiyan groove.jpg" by The_AyeniPaul is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Music Suggestion: DWIG - Orange Evening // Laut & Luise (LUL007)
EP 192: Louisiana- Mr Monkey the Bridegroom; The Tortoise; Brother Hyena, Brother Rabbit, and the Birds' Eggs (Fortier)
#louisiana #folklore
In the first story, Mr Monkey is about to get married, but his friend mucks things up. In the second, a tortoise turns to stone, and in the third, Brother Hyena learns why eating eggs should be a secret.
Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translationby Alcée Fortier
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Louisiana Five Jazz Orchestra - Yelping Hound Blues
Sound Effects: "L'Ana Waterthrush Smaller File Giant City Creek March 29th 2019 130PM.mp3" by kvgarlic is marked with CC0 1.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Strange Animals -A podcast about living, extinct, and imaginary animals!
Listener Shoutout: Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts.
Photo Credit: "Dancing langur monkeys in Bandhavgarh" by ianduffy is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Music Suggestion: 새타령 (Sae-ta-ryung) by 김소희 (Kim So Hee)
EP 191: Korea- Old Timber Top (Griffis)
#korea #folklore
In this story, a Korean lumber merchant learns what it means to grab work by the horns when he gets turned into a bull. Everything is solved when he comes upon some turnips.
Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 해.품.달. 커버영상. (피리.생황) kim bo ri by THE DADAM ART CINEMA
Sound Effects: AHEV forest by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Tabi Tabi Podcast A podcast that talks about Philippine folklore, mysteries, paranormal stories and maybe some foreign myths.
Listener Shoutout: Düsseldorf is a city in western Germany known for its fashion industry and art scene. It's divided by the Rhine River, with its Altstadt (Old Town) on the east bank and modern commercial areas to the west.
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Music Suggestion: 2NE1 - FIRE (Street Ver.) M/V
Pictures curtesy of Robert Neff
EP 190: Japan- The Farmer and The Badger (Ozaki)
#Japan #folklore Today we are back in the book of Japanese fairy tales written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. In today’s story, an old farming couple are bothered by a badger. He isn’t just any badger though, and their friend rabbit is needed for revenge.
Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Masami Morimoto, Koto performance - "Yume" 夢 (Dream) composed by Tadao Sawai Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Wideman Farm Meadow by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Historias Unknown
Listener Shoutout: Chihuahua Mexico
Track of the week: Narsha '삐리빠빠 Bbi-Ri-Bop-A'
EP 189: India- The Rabbit and the Barber; Rupa and Bisuntha (Dracott)
#india #folklore
In the first story we see a trading up story, which works well for the rabbit until it doesn’t. In the second story, two brothers are kicked out by a mean step mother and worthless father, but they turn this into an opportunity to improve their own lives.
Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Indian Nightjar recorded by Mike Prince on https://xeno-canto.org/, and Ghuahin 430am by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: The History of Georgia Saqartvelo. This is a history of the country of Georgia from the ancient Colchis/Iberian culture to modern day, and delving into the folk lore, national stories, and other cultural items.
Listener Shoutout: Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church
Picture Credits: "Indian Jungle Nightjar" by sumeet.moghe is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Music suggestion: Lee Jae Min / 이재민 - 제 연인의 이름은 (synth disco, South Korea 1987)
EP 188: Ghana- Kwofi and the Gods; The Lion and The Wolf (Barker)
#ghana #folklore
In the first story, Kwofi loses his mother and is treated horribly by his step mother. But the gods have a reward for him, by leaving him out. And in the second story, a wolf is eating an old woman’s sheep, and she finds help in a strange companion.
Source: West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: 'Frafra' tribe Cultural Group Display on Laud TV Creative Commons
Sound Effects: Ghana Jungle Cacao Plantage.wav by Snipes3000 on freesound.org
Podcast Shoutout: Inside the Great Khan's Tent by Saif Beg on the History, Literature, Folk Literature and will in future host discussions of all these topics and more from the regions of the Middle East and North Africa, Central Asia including Mongolia and the Russian Far East, and South Asia.
Listener Shoutout: Winnipeg is the capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Its heart is The Forks, a historic site at the intersection of the Red and Assiniboine rivers, with warehouses converted to shops and restaurants, plus ample green space dedicated to festivals, concerts and exhibits. Nearby, the Exchange District is known for its well-preserved, early 20th-century architecture and numerous art galleries. - Google
Photo Credit: "Nana Yaw Daani II, Co-Ruler of New Juaben, Ghana" by Alfred Weidinger is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Music suggestion: 마카레나 (Macarena) by 블리처스 (BLITZERS)
EP 187: Georgia- The Good For Nothing (Waldrop)
#georgia #folklore
In this story, there is a terrible couple. The husband sets off to not be in the house any more and he comes across a wishing stone. This stone can get him all sorts of wonderful things. But what will his wife say? and what about the king who wants everything? Don't worry, the good for nothing has a plan.
Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Wardrop
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: MUSIQUES DE TBILISI • ENSEMBLE MTZETAMZE
Sound Effects: 10 Minute Rain by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Mamalyfe This podcast discuss the ups and downs of motherhood seen through the eyes of a stay at home mom ( me!) and also discuss the issues that us women face in our everyday lives. This is Motherhood at its best. We’re not perfect but we’re making it!!!!
Listener Shoutout: Antananarivo, Madagascar. Antananarivo was originally the site of a town called Analamanga, meaning "Blue Forest" in the Central Highlands dialect of the Malagasy language.
Music recommendation: Zior Park - BLACK FIN
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Picture Credit: "Khvamli/Khomli Mountain cliff/massive from Gelaty monastery Kutaisi" by rost8668 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
EP 186: Ecuador- Sea Foam; The Enchanted Orange Tree (Conde)
#ecuador #folklore
In the first story, we learn about a Pre-Colombian fortune teller, who foretells the end of an empire. She is born of the sea and returns to the sea.
In the second story, a boy dismisses tales of a strange orange tree. It is the most delicious oranges ever, but you cannot take it away. The boy learns his lesson quickly.
Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma By Mario Conde
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: claveles y rosas.mp3 by milton. on Freesound.org
Sound Effects: Hua Hin Ocean by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: A history of the Inca Covering the origin, rise and eventual fall of the Inca Empire
Listener Shoutout: Phnom Penh Khmer: ភ្នំពេញ, is the capital and most populous city of Cambodia. It has been the national capital since the French protectorate of Cambodia and has grown to become the nation's primate city and its economic, industrial, and cultural center.
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"Andaman Sea foam" by The Foreign Fox is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 185: Bengal- The Indigent Brahman (Day)
#bengal #folklore
In this story, a faithful brahman makes a plea to the goddess Durga to help him make a good life for his wife and kids. He is gifted a magic bowl that gives unending food. He loses it to a shop keeper, but Durga gives him a back up that gives unlimited demons. Can he make things right?
Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: রয় যে কাঙাল শূন্য হাতে । Roy Je Kangal Sunya Haate - Rezwana Choudhury Bannya Rabindra Sangeet
Sound Effects: XC324155 · Black-rumped Flameback · Dinopium benghalense, XC642138 · Jerdon's Nightjar · Caprimulgus atripennis, Crickets by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Because Language- A PODCAST ABOUT LINGUISTICS, THE SCIENCE OF LANGUAGE.
Listener Shoutout: Detroit, Michigan Much love to the 313 248 586 and 734
Photo Credit: "Durga Puja" by Matthias Rosenkranz is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Music Suggestion: Otyken - Legend
EP 184: Azores- Manoel Little Bean; The Necklace of Pearls (Eells)
#azores #folkore
In the first story, a couple wishes for a child, even if it is the size of a bean. This Tom Thumb like child comes to them and then goes through a few tough days before he can lead his parents to untold riches.
In the second story, Francisco is a young man living with his mom. He fishes to provide for them both. One night, he hears the ocean calling to him in the moonlight. When he gets there, he falls asleep in his boat and is rescued by a water nymph. Will he stay in the underwater palace or will his mother's love bring him home? Only the old man of the sea can tell.
Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: "Portuguese guitar, fado - Porto streets.m4a" by lmartins is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Sound FX: "Waves (recording close to the water) on the beach close to Lisbon" by felix.blume is marked with CC0 1.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Appalachian Folklore Podcast-A wild hike through the history and migration of the folk culture, stories, traditions, and haints hidden in the hills and hollers of Appalachia.
Listener Shoutout: Île-de-France
Goodnight from Amy from the Uncited Podcast
Music recommendation: Natural by Jackie Mendoza
EP 183: Armenia- The Dragon Child and The Sun Child (Seklemian)
#Armenia #folklore
A king is upset because he cannot have a child. One day he sees a snake family and is so made that he curses at them because he is unable to have kids. His wife gives birth to a child, but it is a dragon child that needs meat to eat. Enter a fair maiden, a tricky mother in law, a spoiled hunter cursed by the sun, and the sun itself. Enjoy!
Source: The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound effects: Rain brings hail by TeTeNoise On freesound.org
Music: "Little Singers of Armenia-Rural images" by Alschoir92 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Film Rage-These super fans of film festivals, and mainstream cinema are here to give their insights into all things film.......
Listener Shoutout: Wales/Cymru
Image credit: Armenian government
EP 182: Panchatantra-CH 11 The Weaver Who Loved a Princess (Loss of Friends)
In this chapter of the Panchatantra, Victor tells the story of a weaver who falls in love with a princess, who is way out of his league. To win her over, he dresses up as Vishnu, and with the help of his friend's flying Garuda machine, he is able to convince the princess that he really is Vishnu. This goes great until the king finds out about her being in love. The king thinks that Vishnu is on his side and proceeds to anger the kingdom that he should be paying tribute to. This is all done to show Cheek that sometimes even the Gods can be caught off guard when plans are well laid out.
Source: Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder (1925)
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Soft rain by Dustin Steichmann, Soundscape of birds calling in the morning, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India by psubhashish on Freesound.org
Music: মন কান্দে পদ্মার চরের লাইগা | Mon Kande | Hemanga Biswas | Saurav Moni Folk Song
Photo credit: "Garuda" by Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D. is marked with CC0 1.0.
EP 181: Turkey- The Magic Turban, The Magic Whip, and the Magic Carpet
In this story, there is a hard working older brother and a lazy younger brother. The younger brother follows his brother to Egypt and gets his hands on some very cool items. But what does he want? Nothing more than to be by his brother.
Source: Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales by Ignácz Kúnos Illustrations by Willy Pogany [1913]
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: Sea and Seagull, wave by suukadi is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Music: "turkish-music-3.wav" by xserra is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Podcast Shoutout: Certified Noonas- The Certified Noonas are four women who love Asian Entertainment and share their love of said entertainment weekly on their Podcast.
Listener Shoutout: Biddeford Maine
EP 180: South Africa- The White Man and the Snake x2, Cloud Eating, The Lion's Illness, Jackal Heron and Dove
The first two stories are essentially the same, just told slightly differently. A white man is foolish enough to help a trapped snake who wants to bite him. He is only saved by someone smarter than himself.
The third story is about Jackal and Hyena eating clouds. Jackal jumps down and Hyena catches him, but when it is Hyena's turn to catch, he fails.
And finally why the heron has a bent neck. It has to do with Heron telling Dove that Jackal cannot fly. Jackal was getting free food before that and decided that Heron needs to learn a lesson.
Source: South-African Folk-Tales by James A. Honey 1910
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Music: Xhosa traditional dance sibaqa by Xhosa Traditional Choir
Sound Effects: Crickets Outside My Bedroom by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: LINGTHUSIASM A PODCAST THAT'S ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT LINGUISTICS
Listener Shoutout: Portland, OR. Portland lies on top of a dormant volcanic field known as the Boring Lava Field, named after the nearby bedroom community of Boring. The Boring Lava Field has at least 32 cinder cones such as Mount Tabor, and its center lies in southeast Portland. Mount St. Helens, a highly active volcano 50 miles (80 km) northeast of the city in Washington state, is easily visible on clear days and is close enough to have dusted the city with volcanic ash after its eruption on May 18, 1980. Via Wikipedia
"Spotted Hyena" by Stig Nygaard is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
EP 179: Philippines- Gawigawen of Adasen (Cole 1916)
In this story, Aponibolinayen wants to have some really tasty oranges held by a giant with 6 heads. Her husband says he will go get them, but he fails to do so. Can his son bring back some more oranges and his dead father?
Source: Philippine Folk Tales Compiled and Annotated by Mabel Cook Cole 1916
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Read at: Sandman Stories Presents blog
Music: "LS_32778_2_2_ PH_Ethnic Music.wav" by kevp888 is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Sound Effects: rain outside of my window by Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Victorian Variety Show- If you always believed the myths that the Victorians were “prudish” and “repressed,” this podcast may inspire you to reconsider! In each episode, host Marisa D discusses a not-so-well-known aspect of life during the Victorian Era (1837 - 1901) that will intrigue and surprise you.
Listener Shoutout: Hiroshima, a modern city on Japan’s Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the 1945 event. In the park are the ruins of Genbaku Dome, one of the few buildings that was left standing near ground zero.
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