Afro Tales Podcast

Riddle me this riddle me that... Some riddles are easy and others may never be solved (looking at you SATOR square). Today we will see what a good riddle and a Lil dumb luck and get you in this world. Crick is going to have to use his wit and every bit of that lady we call luck to get through this story. Come find out if he does. Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger Abrahams Chef has...

What do you do when the man you married is not who or what you thought he is to be. What would your family do to protect you in that situation? How would you react? Well, today we find out in this interesting tale of a man that bears a disguise to get the woman he wants and her unlikely hero.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment a tasty...

Today we step into the realm of a fairy tale with two stories. The first is about a which that invades a family and how a singing bush saved them. The second is about a vengeful family member and the consequences it brings. These stories may or may not be connected to real-life events and could possibly be about the events of one family. You will have to be the judge.  Book: African American Folkt...

What does a man need that has everything. Is there anything you can get him that he hasn't thought of? Well, the King wants to do the answer to that very question. Will anyone be able to find out? Today may be the day lets find out Book: African American Folktales by Roger Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyment Breadfruit and Jack Fish. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for...

There seems to be a famine in the area and no one knows what to do. Anansi always comes up with a plan but his friend Yawarri wants in. Yawarri believes if one gets to eat then he should also. What will come of this? Will Anansi let him in on the plan? Will they both get dinner? The only way to find out is to listen to the story.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger Abrahams Chef ha...

Warning mild adult language and content. Today we get to enjoy a Suriname fairy tale, so what you may expect is what you may get. We also get to meet a boy by the name of Boni-Boni and his magic pigs and how they tangle with royalty. With magic and cunning on a person's side, anything is possible so come see what is possible for Boni-Boni. Book: African American Folktales by Roger Abrahams Che...

Many people think they know who is on the right side of any situation. Until you have lived or done the proper research you could be very wrong. Today we witness an interesting fairy tale from the land of Suriname and the Saramaka people. Will it end the way you think it should or will it surprise you? Only time will tell. Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger Abrahams Chef has served...

We get taught what and who to trust in this world. Many times we know just by looking at them what they are all about. Yes, we continuously judge a book by its cover. But what may happen if we don't allow those stereotypes to guide us? Come find out in today's story.  To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/ Email: afrotalespodcast@yahoo.com Patreon: h...

Things were going well down in the village until the New House came along. Then Tacuma, Kookubara and many other villagers starting have issues with its residents and how they are affecting their lifestyles. This week find out what the issue is and how they plan on taking care of it.  Book: Jack Mandora Compiled by Roy Comrie Chef has served up for your enjoyment delicious Callaloo. This is a plea...

What happens when there is no food? You go find some, right? And if you can't walk or fly you will look for help. Well, that may be a little harder than you think when you a mudfish. In today's story, we will see how a mudfish gets too much food and back home when the watchman comes for him.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D. Abrahams Chef has served up for your enjoyme...

WARNING: Talk of genital mutilation is a part of this story. Anansi and Tiger have a very interesting relationship, today they try to set their differences aside and relax. Unfortunately the day may take an unexpected turn. Find out how a day and the pool turn into a situation with the big monkeys.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D. Abraham Chef has served up for your enjoyment...

Everyone wants to be monetarily secure in their life for their family. Everyone wants to have food on the table when it is supposed to be there. What we don't want is someone taking those things away. Well in today's story see what happens when Anancy receives a magic cow and how others react to his blessing.  Book: Jack Mandora Compiled by Roy Comrie Chef has served up for your enjoyment...

Today we head to Jamaica where find our old friend Anansi. Have you ever wondered just how smart Anansi can be? Especially when he wants something bad enough. Well here is a story that will show this Lil spider's smarts off. Today we explore this interesting tale of how a Tiger became a horse. And why this happened Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D. Abraham Chef has served u...

That poor Brer Fox just won't stop trying to get Ol' Brer Rabbit and in today's story, we see what they get into next. Will the baby help Brer Fox get back at his nemesis? Or will Brer Rabbit get away and make a fool of the Fox. You will have to take the plunge and listen to this interesting tale. Book: The complete tales of uncle Remus Compiled by Julius Lester Episode Chef has served...

That brer rabbit and brer fox sure do have some altercations. As to what shenanigans they will get into this week you will have to see. All I can tell you is that brer Fox is on the lookout for brer Rabbit and that rabbit does not want to get within his grips.  Book: The complete tales of uncle Remus Compiled by Julius Lester To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotale...

Now we all know that a dog and a fox don't exactly get along. Well from what we see they downright hate each other. The question we need to ask ourselves is why and how that situation came about. Well actually you don't have to ask I already did and today we find out in this awesome story. Book: The complete tales of uncle Remus Compiled by Julius Lester   To Support Afro Tales Podcast: We...

I'm pretty sure you think have heard how animals of the world got here. You have the in the beginnings and once upon a time stories and many others. But today you get the truth and that's all that matters. Those animals of the world didn't show up the way you were taught in class so sit back and listen to how the animals came to earth.  Book: The complete tales of uncle Remus Compiled...

Today we head to the deep American South down into Florida for another Ol' John tale. This John is known to be a conjuring man a man that knows magic. As for what he will do with this ability we will have to see. Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D, Abrahams Season 1 has been awesome. I thank you all for listening to my inaugural season and look forward to many more to come. T...

What you may call home now may not be what you call home later. Today we find out how and why Goat moved to the village in this story from the land of Haiti. You may think it's a simple reason and very well could be. The only way to find out is to come and listen to this tale. Book Pearls of Wisdom Compiled By Raouf Mama & Mary Romney To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.pod...

Everyone goes through hard times some will survive and others will fall. In this story from Antigua, we will see what Anansi and the guinea bird do to survive the tragedy that has befallen their land. We know Anansi is a trickster. Will Guinea bird be able to handle him or not? Only time will tell.  Book Pearls of Wisdom Compiled By Raouf Mama & Mary Romney To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Websi...

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Today we have a tale from the American south. In this tale, we see what happens when Brer fox extends an olive branch to Brer Rabbit. Has that fox changed his ways? Will Brer Rabbit accepts the truce? Only time will tell.  Book: African American Folktales Compiled by Roger D, Abrahams To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/ Email: afrotalespodcast@yahoo.com P...

This story comes to us from the lower Mississippi River in the region of New Orleans. Do you know what would happen if you make a deal with a conjuring woman and then get sassy with her? Well, today you just may find out. Or not we will see if luck is on the side of Lonna. Book Her Stories Compiled By Virginia Hamilton To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/...

Today we get one version from the American southeast in Chesterfield County North Carolina. We meet Mr. William Faulker who tells a tale about a witch he once knew. How does one become a witch? What happens after and how much will it cost you? Book Talk that Talk Compiled by Linda Gross and Marian E. Barnes To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/ Email: afrot...

Today we head back to Trinidad and meet some exciting beings. During a night at their Aunt's house, the kids hear a story of the Jumbies from the graveyard. Are these Jumbies good or evil only time will tell. Book: A Wave in Her Pocket: Stories from Trinidad By Lynn Joseph To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.podpage.com/afrotalescast/ Email: afrotalespodcast@yahoo.com Patreon:...