Afro Tales Podcast

We know love can be strong. But when outside forces are at play will it be strong enough. Today we see a couple of cases where the Devil looks to have fun at the expense of two happy couples. What will happen? There is only one way to find out. Book: Every Tongue Got to Confess As collected by Zora Neale Hurston Chef has served up for your enjoyment a Sweet Potato Pie for your Holiday dinner. This...

Anansi is at it again and this time Bruh Lion is the target. We know that Bruh Lion isn’t going to back down from any fight even if it's man himself. The question is can he fight the infamous Anansi? Well, there is only one way to find out. Book: African American Folktales As collected by Diane Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment some Mango Chow straight from Tobago. This i...

Children tend to fear when their parent brings in a new person. Sometimes the person is a beautiful fit and other times, well we know. Today we see how an unfit addition to a family gets resolved. Will it be in a good way or bad? Only one way to find out. Book: The Magic Orange Tree As collected by Diane Wolksteine Chef has served up for your enjoyment a Haitian Orange Cake. This is a pleasure to...

Sometimes the family you have chosen is stronger than the family you were born with. In the case of the two Johns, we will see a bond put to the test. Will they remain “brothers” or will the events bring an end to this union? Only one way to find out. Book: African American Folktales As collected by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment some Antigua Goat Water. This is a pleasure...

Blessings can be hard to come by especially when it seems everything is against you. It's worst when those you looking to help actively try to hinder your blessing. Today we see how shortsightedness can hinder someone and how the source of the blessing figures out a way to bring even greater joy. Chef has served up for your pleasure a Cuban Sea Bass. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley ju...

Sometimes family isn’t family and the one closest to you is your worst enemy. Sisters are supposed to be best friends but, in this family, they don’t seem to be. What will happen between the two and how will they be fair? Come and find out for yourself. Chef has served up for your pleasure a Creole Breakfast Skillet. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy. Book:...

Ol’ John wants so bad to get into heaven and by any means. Will that work? Will St Peter let this old man in through those pearly gates? Only one way to find out. Book: African American Folktales Collected by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your pleasure some southern-style potato salad. This is a pleasure since families will be getting together soon. This is a pleasure to make in the Gal...

There are so many ways in which a person could qualify as a Witch. Many of them are BS, to say the least. We can view people differently if we have the correct view. Just because a person is called a witch doesn’t make them one, does it? Can we turn a falsely accused person into a witch? Well, today we will meet a woman that may be just what we think she is, you decide. Chef has served up for your...

Show Notes: In the Mountain ranges, there are deep forests that hold secrets many have never even dreamed of. People and things go missing often. The question is why and how. Well, today we find out the answer to at least one of those many stories. Book: Talk That Talk Story by: Louise Anderson Chef has served up for your pleasure some fabulous Venison Stew. This is a pleasure to make in the Galle...

As we get older and become our own people some lessons of the past tend to fade. The two sons are growing to become men in a time and place that will give them many challenges. Question is, will they remember the lessons they learned as children? Book: Talk That Talk Story by: Alice McGill Chef has served up for your enjoyment some Southern Fried Oysters. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley j...

Love is a crazy and terrifying emotion and it will make a person do the most horrific things. It can also keep two people connected throughout time. How one handles love is very important. And today we will see just how love between two people will keep them together forever. Chef has prepared a delicious Yuca con Mojo from Cuba and it is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope yo...

Today we have one story that grew from the other. For those familiar with magical battles this will be interesting. Much like Merlin and Madam Mim or Dr. Facilier and Mama Odie for the Obeah man and woman one will be stronger. Who is the stronger? You will have to listen to find out. Book: Duppy Stories Collected by David Brailsford Chef has prepared a delicious Stew from Jamaica and it is his a p...

Friends are a thing that many want few have even less value. Today we will have TWO stories about friends that in the present would be an odd couple indeed. Once Cockroach and Fowl were dear friends just like Dog and Cat, but something occurred to change all that. What that occurrence is you will have to listen to find out. Book: African American Folktales Selected by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has pr...

Owl is a man looking for love, but something seems to always be in his way. A woman he fancies seems to fancy him, but will this issue be the ruin of their love connection? Please let this be a happy ending. Only one way to find out if Owl gets the Girl. In the Recipe of the Week, we will be getting a delicious treat from Haiti today we have a dessert that is a pleasure to make in the Galley just...

Some people never want to leave home others can’t wait. Today we find out what a mother must do to get rid of her grown child. Or is it a child that is looking for a way to get away from his strange mother? Either way, we will know by the end of the story. Book: The Magic Orange Tree Collected by Diane Wolkstein Chef has served up for your enjoyment Diri Ak Pwa. This is a pleasure to make in the G...

Today we see why we must listen to those who have been living here before us. Traditions and Celebrations are a part of every culture and species. Chéggue is a boy excited about his chance to hunt. Will his enthusiasm bring about regret? The only way to find out is to listen. In the Recipe of the Week, we will be getting a delicious meal from Cuba today we have Cuban Tamales and I hope you enjoy t...

Sometimes magic just happens to you when you least expect it to come your way. The elderly tell us to slow down and enjoy what is around us. We may miss something special moving so fast. Well, today we see why those words from those who have come before us are so important. Book: Her Stories Compiled by Virginia Hamilton Chef has served up for your enjoyment ‘Fuskie Seafood Gumbo. This is a pleasu...

Not everyone can claim to be the king. Many have tried and many will try in the future. Even in the history of the animal kingdom the battle to be supreme rages on. But we know who the king of all the world is right. Some say it is the Lion, while others claim the old King the Bear is still on top. Well, today we have a new contender Man has thrown his hat into the ring. Who will it be Bear, Lion,...

Bruh Rabbit is at it again. When will he ever learn, probably never but this time he meets Lil girl. What will occur between Lil girl and bruh rabbit and what will her parents do when they find out? Make sure you find out in today's story. Book: Her Stories Compiled by Virginia Hamilton Chef has served up for your enjoyment Baked Candied Yams. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for...

You must know why you are doing the things you do. And this Story is just that, a reminder of the task of the storyteller. The Griot is an important part of the culture and every culture has its version. Will you take up the task and do your part for your culture? Any little bit helps. Book: Talk that Talk Compiled by Linda Goss & Marian E. Barnes Chef has served up for your enjoyment Chicken...

Old John is getting into something and today we find out what he has going on. We know he has outsmarted his master on many occasions, but today it seems he is even faster than his Almighty Lord. Did John really beat God on foot? Well, you will have to listen to find out. And the Recipe of the Week will be a dish many get wrong (well Big Mama doesn't). We have Baked Mac and Cheese. Hope you li...

Here we are in the Bahamas and who do we find, our friend Brer Rabbit. Wait they are calling him Mr. Rabby. Looks as if he has found a way to get into trouble. What has he done this time and how will he get out of this jam. We will see it in today's story. In our Recipe of the week is a delight; the Bahamian Johnny Cake. Stay around for that treat.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by...

Not everything is always as it seems and some things are better left alone. Today we will see how that very sentence plays into the story. We will meet a Lil boy who just wants to be kind but his kindness may be misplaced.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment Haitian Stewed Chicken. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for yo...

Loyalty and dedication are hard to come by, people struggle with the concepts but not a dog. And in the story today we see that loyalty and dedication are put to a test that in the future will make one a legend. Come meet Don & Taino a duo like no other. Book: Pearls of Wisdom Compiled by Raouf Mama and Mary Romney Chef has served up for your enjoyment Lechon Asado from Puerto Rico. This is a...

In a time of famine (which anansi seems to always find his way into). We see what anansi will do to survive. How will playing dead help him get food? What new trick is this and will it work for the trickster? I guess you will have to take a listen and find out.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment Tamarind Coconut Basket Cake. This is a...