Omarr jon Oree II
The Coachman
Welcome to THE COACHMAN. I’m Omarr — storyteller, truth-teller, and your host. Every week, I take short stories from over a century ago and bring them back with soul. I read ‘em loud, clear, and with perspective — then I break ‘em down through the eyes of a modern Black man. Think history, culture, real talk… and a few f-bombs when needed. This ain’t school. This is storytelling that hits different.
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Omarr jon Oree II
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Ep. 103: How the Monkey Became a Trickster by Elsie Spicer Eells (Brasil) 19.04.2024 6:33
Monkeys are fun and filled with personality. They're some of the trickiest animals too, but I bet you don't know how they got that way. Have a listen and find out why!
Ep. 102: The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen 30.03.2024 3:55
Finding true love is one of life's mysteries. But, for one queen, she solved it with a pea.
Ep. 101: Origin of the Welsh published by P.H. Emerson (Wales) 01.03.2024 11:20
Wales...the land of 3.136 million people, rugged coastline, mountainous national parks, distinctive Welsh language and Celtic culture. Do you know where and how this country started? Well, now you can!
Ep. 100: The Disciple by Oscar Wilde (A Favourite from me to you) 16.08.2023 3:47
100! Thank you for everyone's support. This couldn't have happend without the many people who have inspired, encouraged, suggested, followed, liked, and most of all...listened! I hope you all enjoy a tale so similar to the journey of this podcast and I wish you all a wonderful day!
Ep. 99: How the Ducks Got Their Fine Feathers by Frank Bird Linderman (Native American North America) 10.08.2023 10:51
Ducks are such wonderful creatures that walk, fly, and swim across the globe that we all know about. But, can you tell me how they got their feathers?
Ep. 98: The Water of Life by Andrew Lang's Fairy Books (Catalan) 07.08.2023 17:36
It's always hard to NOT do something when someone tells you not to do it. For example, when your mother or father told you not to go into that room around Christmas...what did they think was going to happen? Hear a fabulous tale about family, love, perserverence and adventure of a little girl that wouldn't give up hope.
Ep. 97: Nils Finn by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (Norway) 03.08.2023 3:10
If you like to ski, then Join Nils Finn on his epic ski journey and the rumbling yonder!
Ep. 96: Fresh Figs by Elsie Spicer Eells (Portugal) 31.07.2023 10:32
Would you rather be clever or a fool? I would rather be a fool. It may seem odd, but listen to this story and let me know if you agree :)
Ep. 95: Blondine by Comtesse de Segur (France) 27.07.2023 10:07
We've all heard the phrase "Daddy's Girl." This story takes that saying to the next level and shows the beauty within it.
Ep. 94: The Coming of the King by Laura E. Richards (United States) 24.07.2023 6:08
Most of us put on our best face for celebrities and people of high standard. But, is it necessary for people to do that? In this tale, a several children put on full display as to what makes children the best host with the most.
Ep. 93: The Baker's Dozen by Charles M. Skinner (United States) 20.07.2023 6:32
How many are in a baker's dozen? If you don't know the answser...here it is!
Ep. 92: The Child's Story by Charles Dickens (England) 17.07.2023 15:22
One of the greatest stories in life is the journey of life itselt. Enjoy the wonderful celebration of freedom and living through the eyes of one of, if not, the greatest writer in history.
Ep. 91: A Story Without a Title by Anton Chekhov (Russia) 13.07.2023 14:33
Peace. Tranquility. Simplicity. The world is wonderful at a monestary, until a random guest comes along and rocks the boat. Or better yet, added some spice. Check out what happens!
Ep. 90: Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice by Frank Bird Linderman (Native American) 10.07.2023 11:00
This story was great to read about the culture of Native Americans and the games they played then, and NOW!
Ep. 89: Condemned to the Noose by Charles M. Skinner (USA) 06.07.2023 6:40
Everyone loves to wear items of luxury, but the feeling of having to wear something of shame is unreal. Moreorless, how would it feel to have to wear something for years that you hated? Here is a great story about the pain of wearing mistakes....but it's not what you think!
Ep. 88: The Greedy Old Man by Frances Jenkins Olcott (Cornish) 03.07.2023 9:42
Imagine watching a man pick up a hundred dollar bill. As he does, realizes that bank is open but it doesn't look like anyone is home. So he goes in and robs the entire bank of a hundred million dollars only to make it to the bank front door and be stopped by a pack of rats that trip him up? Sounds a little wild, eh? Check out this great story and you'll see how one man's greed is stopped by soemth...
Ep. 87: The Tobacco Fairy from the Blue Hills by Cyrus Macmillan (Canada) 29.06.2023 13:14
There are just some men in this world, that are almost unreal. Here is a story of one such person who lived a glorious life that we should all strive for and resulted in the beginning of something very peaceful!
Ep. 86: Caline by Kate Chopin (USA) 28.06.2023 10:17
From Rags to Riches? This is a beautiful story about a girl who curiosity takes her to the city only to find that her curiosity was actually pointing to something else.
Ep. 85: The Eagle by A.J. Glinski (Poland) 06.06.2023 19:00
A basilisk, an old man, a king and his 13 children equates to an eagle. Enjoy!
Ep. 84: The Golden Helmet by Willim Griffis Elliot (Netherlands) 01.06.2023 23:17
The Golden Helmet? Do you know of the tradition or where it came from? In this wonderful story learn about the history of the Golden Helmet and how a culture was transformed by a singer, a harp, and a princess.
Ep. 83: A Legend of St. Bartholomew; A Spanish/Portuguese Folktale (Spain & Portugal) 24.05.2023 22:38
They're many saints throughout the world who have done many deeds, but none more clever than Bartholomew uniting opposites. Sit back and here of the power of Bartholomew and the love he helped to spread.
Ep. 82: The Red Slipper by William Elliot Griffis (Holland) 15.05.2023 17:35
Enjoy this classic tale with a Jewish twist; a lovely girl, her grandmother, a new step family, and a pair of red slippers. If we added a pumpkin and some mice would you know what story I am taliking about?
Ep. 81: The Sagacious Monkey & the Boar compiled by Yei Theodora Ozaki (Japan) 04.05.2023 9:10
We've all been in a great situation that suddenly is about to end, but what if the end was your life? Listen to the incredible story of the sagacious monkey utiltized the wisdom of a boar to save his life.
Ep. 80: Stompe Pilt by Clara Stroebe (Sweden) 10.04.2023 4:35
David vs. Goliath....not exactly, but nevertheless an excellenct playbook on how some small things can produce big results.
Ep. 79:The Story of the Blind Baba Abdalla (Persia) 06.04.2023 23:45
It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor. True words that should be heard!
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