#magic #imposter #love

In this story, a prince takes a stroll in the countryside after finding his drunken twin. This trip will lead to his own son's death. Will there be a happy ending?

Source: ⁠Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignácz Kúnos⁠

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: Ertugrul Ghazi (Soundtrack) | Leo Twins | The Quarantine Sessions

Sound Effects: jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj -- https://freesound.org/s/398216/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Podcast shoutout: Spellbound and Gagged

Listener Shoutout: Strasbourg, France

#firstman #sioux #war

In the first story, Boy Man is restored to life.

In the second story, Boy Man has a war with the animals.

Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: Heart Songs - 84 Immanuel's Star - Native American Style Flute Improvisations by Ken McGarity

Sound Effects: Wisconsin_Frogs_short2.wav by caroliney -- https://freesound.org/s/697270/ -- License: Creative Commons 0, Nolan Sound Library, XC1056526. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/1056526

Podcast Shoutout: Afriwetu

Listener Shoutout: Ahuachapán, El Salvador

Photo Credit: "Amos Two Bulls, Dakota Sioux, by Gertrude Käsebier, ca. 1900" by trialsanderrors is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

#leopard #uganda #folktale

In the first story, we have two men who need each other. But who needs the other one more?

In the second story, we learn about why leopards and dogs are not friends.

And in the final story, we learn about the tricky nature of leopards, rabbits, and monkeys.

Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda by Baskerville, Rosetta Gage (Harvey)

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: Ndere2 by NinadeVroome -- https://freesound.org/s/380831/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Sound Effects: Gregor_Quendel_Free_Water_Stream_Sounds_10_113

Podcast Shoutout: Wildly Curious

Listener Shoutout: Newport, Rhode Island

#blossom #monk #marriage

In chapter 25, we see a monk hold sway over the king.

In chapter 26, his advisor comes back and tells a story to help the king see his errors.

In chapter 27, we see that apples only fall from apple trees.

Source: ⁠The Panchatantra by Arthur W. Ryder

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: Ghei Chhand Makarand - Jake Charkey North Indian Cello Hindustani Classical Gayaki Ang

Sound Effects: crickets.m4a by Kibranoz -- https://freesound.org/s/528539/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Photo credit: "Snake" by Tooi Ake is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

#laos #forest #treasure

In this first set of stories, we learn of a girl with a lot of boon (merits), a mountain with treasures, and why there are big stones laying around.

Source: Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India, by Katherine Neville Fleeson

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: Champa2

Sound Effects: jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj -- https://freesound.org/s/398216/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Podcast Shoutout: Girls, Beer, Sports

Listener Shoutout: Tuguegarao

Photo Credit: "Laos - Hmong village - Old woman in black" by jmbaud74 is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

#korea #stars #eclipse

In the first story, we get the origin of the sun and the moon.

In the second story, we get the reasons for eclipses.

In the third story, we get seven sons being good lads who are rewarded for their kindness.

Source: Folktales from Korea by Jeong In-Seob

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: 천년의만남 그 여섯번쨰 - 여창가곡 '계면평롱'

Sound Effects: campsite quiet hut night crickets with crackling fire and people sleeping.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/450574/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

Podcast shoutout: Because Language

Listener Shoutout: Churchill Manitoba

Picture Credit: "The Big Dipper" by VincentJames21 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

#dogs #treasure #japan

In this story, an old couple dotes on their loving dog. They are rewarded, but a jealous neighbor has it out for them.

Source: The Japanese Fairy Book/The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: Kanda Matsuri 神田祭 2025 人間国宝 望月左武郎 (Living National Treasure Mochizuki Saburō) Nagauta Kanda Matsuri

Sound Effects: 10 minute rain by Dustin Steichmann

Antony Schubert, XC278165. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/278165

Roman Dymny, XC475678. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/475678

Podcast Shoutout: A Way With Words

Listener Shoutout: Rustenburg, RSA

#yugoslavia #prince #fairytale

In this story, a princess is being brought up in a castle. But she is surrounded by fuddy duddies and just wants someone who can make her laugh. Isn't that what most people want?

Source: The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales

Narrator: Dustin Steichmann

Music: THE SOIL AND SOUL OF CROATIA Vincent Moon / Petites Planètes

Sound Effects: Frogs_01.WAV by eyecandyuk -- https://freesound.org/s/34948/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0, Fresh Water Spring River Flows by wesleywestmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/668680/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle House

Listener Shoutout: Limburg an der Lahn