Sandman Stories Presents

#japan #goblin #folktales In the first story, we learn why you always look in the backroom of haunted houses. And in the second story, we learn about why day care is important. Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 月桃節 東京月桃三味線　Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto Shamisen Sound Effects: 380749__jackattackeditor__nieu-bethesda-karoo-ambience from Free...

#india #ruby #folktales In the first story, a wise wife saves the day by thinking quickly. In the second story, we learn of the three wise sons of king and who stole their ruby. And in the final story, we learn that fate is out of the hands of even the most powerful. Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Homepage: Sandman Stories Presents Music: Ghei C...

#georgia #cinderella #step-mom In this story, we learn why it is good to listen to cows, why it is smart to comb granny's hair, and why you should be grateful to be left with a dry throat. Source: Georgian Folk Tales written down by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Beqa Joxadze & Jg. Aedoni - SImgera Kinofilmidan "Mxiaruli Romani". Live Ar Daidardo Sound effects: Rain by Dust...

#ecuador #president #folktales In the first story, a cruel plantation owner takes no mercy on a child that eats the forbidden fruit. In the second story, an old timey guy wants a ride from the taxis, but one driver is hip to his creepy ways. Source: Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Marimba ecuatoriana Sound Effect...

#bengal #poison #storytelling In this tale, a son is caught in the act of doing something unpleasant to his queen mother. Will his dad stop and listen, or overreact and lose everything? Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Bangla Baul Murshidi Gaon || Bised Videos 2021 || Hasen paglar gaon Sound Effects: Kousheyo Bagchi, XC706001. Accessible at www.xeno...

#azores #magic #folktales Story 1: The laborer outwits his boss. Story 2: The boyfriend lies to his girlfriend. Story 3: She can't say "I love you" unless St Brendan and God are the only ones to hear it. Story 4: Why do peaches look like.....? Story 5: Perala goes missing. The good lady of the biscuits will help bring her home. Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Ta...

#armenia #folktale #widow In this story, a king wants his daughter married off. The only trouble is that she picked the poor widow's son. Will her father ever come around? Enjoy Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A.G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Կանչում եմ՝ արի՜, արի՜. Վիգեն Հովսեփյան (Ֆրանսիայի հրապարակ) Sound Effects: Front Ya...

#panchatantra #India #Saga In the first story we learn why you don't kill baby birds. In the second story, we learn to listen to our elders. Source: Panchatantra Arthur W Ryder Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: परी नजरिया गाना। नाचा धुन। पंडवानी।। Sound Effect: Rain and Birds by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: " Bali - Garuda Wisnu Kencana (6 of 12) " by  GOC53  is licensed under  C...

#turkiye #folktale #magic In this story, a prince is twice deceived when a dew convinces him that his darling princess has given birth to dogs. Her only chance to be saved is Kamer Taj, the Mon horse. Can wooden horses eat? Can children be turned into dogs? Source: Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Ignaz Kunos Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ali Şahin - Muhteşem Bir Bozlak Dinlemeden Gecme Soun...

#sioux #iktomi #folktales In the first story, we see a trickster sing a song to trick some ducks, only to be tricked himself. That isn't enough for the kids, so they ask for story number two. In the second story, the trickster wants to become an elk, because he thinks that they have an easy life. He finds out that there is no such thing. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by East...

#philippines #creation #spirit In these three stories, we learn about Lumawig, the first peoples in the world, the flood story, and finally how annoying brothers in law can be. Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Igorot Ifugao Traditional Dance by Elder Women Sound Effects: Crickers by Dustin Steichmann Photo credit: " Banaue Philippines Ifugao-...

#uganda #folktale In the first story, we learn about a young woman who loves a man so much, that when he dies, she wants to be burned by the sun. And in the second story, we see what happens when a young woman is made heartless. Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Bunyole Song 1 Sound Effects: Dewe at Night by Laklop Photo Credit: &quot...

#canada #folktale In this opening story, we learn about the mighty wolf wind and his hunger for flesh. Then we get to meet the creator spirit named Glooscap (Glooskap/Kluscap). From the tragedy of the trees losing their leaves, we are rewarded with birds. Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacMillan Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Honour Song Sound Effects: storm wind in trees by klankbeeld...

#louisiana #creole #folktale In this story, we hear about how things were back in the old country. The grandson of an enslaved woman tells about things used to be and the story of his own grandmother's enslavement. Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translation by Fortier, Alcée, 1856-1914. n 80131622 Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: 729396__heckfricker__cam...

#korea #sacrifice The king wants a big bell to ring throughout the land. He keeps building them and they kept breaking. What is the missing ingredient? Source: K orean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Kitchen Window by Dustin Steichmann Music: 2021신축년 설맞이한마당 특별공연-광명농악판굿 Podcast Shoutout: Our Show, Know Better hip hop Listener Shout...

#japan #stepmom In this story, a young woman loses her mom. She is still a good daughter, but when dad remarries, there is discord in the home. Can staring into a mirror bring mom back? Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound FX: 10 Min Rain by Dustin Steichmann Music: 歌舞伎舞踊　長唄　汐汲　藤間　沙都若 Podcast Shoutout: Uncanny Japan Listener Shoutou...

#india #himalaya #folktale Story 1: The Tiger and The Rats Story 2: The Adventures of a Bird Story 3: The Legend of Naldehra Temple Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Sreevidhya Chandramouli with Poovalur Sriji: South Indian Classical Music from Oregon Photo Credit: " Aobao " by  AprilWang2009  is licensed under  CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 .Po...

#ghana #goldcoast #mushrooms In today's story, we learn about passing and paying debts which turns into ants making mushrooms. And in the second story, we learn about why whispering kindly to your crops means that they will turn out well. Heaven help you if you yell at them. Source: West African Folk-Tales Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: DOBET GNAHORE SINGS IN ACCRA Sound Effects: Down Chaw...

#Saqartvelo #georgia #folktale In this story, a prince has to jump through a whole bunch of hoops after he is promised to a dangerous witch. Will he ever find the golden slippers? Source: Georgian Folk Tales Translated by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Folk-Roll - Adjaruli. Radio Ar Daidardo Live Sound Effects: Backyard by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: The History of Saqa...

#ecuador #galapagos #pirates In the first story, a drunkard gets taught a lesson by a magical rooster. And in the second story, a pirate hides his treasure, only to have to act like a nut. Listen in and enjoy 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...

#bengal #opium #folktale In this story, we see a humble mouse work its way up to being a queen. Will it ever be happy? And what does opium have to do with it? listen in and learn Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Pyar tumhara Baba pran hai mera || B K Nisha Sound Effects: Farm Morning by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: The Endless Knot Listener S...

#azores #islands #saint In the first story we learn about a bird that helps the holy mother. In the second we learn about a loud mouth bird that gets cursed. In the third we learn why St Peter's mom stands just outside of heaven. And in the final story, we learn about a woman who is turned into an owl. Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores Narrator: Dustin...

#Armenia #Folklore #giant In this story, a young prince named Bedik meets an invincible giant who loves a foreign princess. Bedik promises to get that princess for him, and then regrets it. Will they end up together? Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia A. G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Heavier Rain by Dustin Steichmann Music: Գո...

#panchatantra #india #saga In the first story, we learn why it is bad to talk with your mouth full. And in the second story we learn why it is best to plan ahead or at least fake it, lest you be beaten. Source: ⁠Panchatantra Arthur W Ryder⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: ⁠Amith Nadig - Carnatic Flute - Bilahari Raga Sound Effects: Down Chaweng by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: " Myrtle the Tu...

#Turkey #folktales In this story, there are forty brothers. They want forty brides from the same mother. It's a pretty tall task, especially when the brothers keep ignoring their dad's advice. Source: ⁠Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Kunos, ignacz⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ali Şahin - Muhteşem Bir Bozlak | Dinlemeden Gecme Sound Effects: wind and trees and snow. WAV by tim.kahn -- http...