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. 78:Tawhaki by Edith Howes (Moari) 03.04.2023 18:46
A handsome prince, lovely Sky Fairy, and love that will not be detered that strikes lighting and pounds of thunder!
Ep. 77: The Fighting Cocks & The Eagle by Aesop (Ancient Greece) 20.02.2023 1:35
What's worth fighting for? What do we lose when we do fight? One of these fighters finds out the hard way!
Ep. 76: Black Bull of Norroway by Joseph Jacobs (Scotland) 16.02.2023 13:38
Is it better to love or lose it all? Better question, would you allow a Black Bull to help you find it? A great story about the power of love and what this young lady is willing to do! Enjoy ☺️
Ep. 75: The Forest of Lilacs by Comtesse De Segur (France) 16.02.2023 3:35
One of the saddest stories on the channel but a story nonetheless. See the beauty in lilacs and the piece we can find in them.
Ep. 74: The Fairy In The Cuckoo Clock By William Elliot Griffins (Switzerland) 09.02.2023 18:27
Have you ever heard one of those annoying cuckoo clocks where the bird flies out and it's too loud for its own good? Although annoying to some, cuckoo clocks have something special that I am sure you will enjoy hearing about. So sit back and listen!
Ep. 73: A Story Of Robin Hood by James Baldwin (United States) 07.02.2023 7:07
Everyone has heard the name Robin Hood, but how many can tell the tales of his legacy. Here is just one story that speaks to the essence of Mr. Hood in his hood!
Ep. 72: The Animals Dam By Sanni Metelerkamp (South Africa) 03.02.2023 18:03
Is a dam just a dam? Or is it more. Here is a story about one such dam and what it means to the animals around it!
Ep. 71: The Bremen Town Musicians by The Brothers Grimm (Germany) 30.01.2023 12:12
The best of times come when we find a commonality in life. Here is a great story about several animals who find joy through music and foil the fun of a few bad men!
Ep. 70: Andras Baive In Andrew Lang's Fairy books (Finland) 12.01.2023 20:50
Here the amazing story of the brave, swift, and crafty Sami from Lapland, Andras Naive. Destined for nothing but greatness!!!
Ep. 69: The Princess & The Puma By O. Henry (United States) 10.01.2023 13:39
A princess, puma, and a gunslinger...sounds pretty interesting, eh? Listen to the fantastic and funny story of the tale of who saved who!!!
Ep. 68: The Fir Tree by Hans Christen Andersen (Denmark) 25.12.2022 22:44
Sometimes we never know how good we have it until it's gone. As you listen, I hope you have a chance to take a break and look at the beautiful things in life!
Ep. 67: Ouyan the Curlew (An Australian Folktale) 19.12.2022 6:53
Have you ever seen someone do something really stupid, just so they don't look stupid? Well, listen to the crazy story of Ouyan who did something pretty dumb, for a dumb reason, and it STILL worked out just the way it should of!
Ep. 66: The Story of Ivan and the Daughter of the Sun (A Ukrainian Folktale) 15.12.2022 10:07
What would you do for love and what would someone in love do for you? Ivan and the Daughter of the Sun showed the mighty King and his Overseer how love powers over all.
Ep. 65: The Sun and the Moon (A Filipino Folktale) 12.12.2022 1:01
Do you know how the Moon got is spots? Sit back and enjoy this small treat of educational folktale!
Ep. 64: Jane, Jane, Don't Complian by Parker Fillmore (Finland) 08.12.2022 7:41
Why complain? Even if we did, who wants to hear it? The king in this story heard it and did something about it. Find out what!
Ep. 63: Brabo & the Giant by William Elliot Griffis (Belgium) 05.12.2022 14:28
What would you do to save your country from a giant? Hear is a wonderful story about someone who fought tooth and nails to save his country and define it with someone else's hands!
Ep. 62: The Devil's Hide: The Story of the Boy Who Wouldn't Lose His Temper compiled by Parker Fillmore (Finland) 01.12.2022 24:59
We've all heard someone say, "He must have made a deal with the Devil." Well, this is the story of three Finnish brothers who made a deal and one who got the best of the deal.
Ep. 61: How the Jackal Got His Stripes 28.11.2022 11:57
Going to the cradle of life can be hot....really hot! Here the fantastic story about the creation of life and why Jackals are, the way they are!
Ep. 59: The Voice of Death compiled by Mite Kremnitz (Romania) 24.11.2022 7:30
Ever had that feeling that someone was watching you? What would you do if someone called you? Would you go? There were people who willingly followed a voice and now... it's time for you to find out what happened!
Ep. 60: The Fighting Bulls and The Frog by Aesop (Ancient Greece) 24.11.2022 1:12
Two fighting bulls and two watching frogs...this story is one to die for!
Ep. 58: The Husband Who Was to Mind the House by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Engebretsen Moe (Norway) 21.11.2022 6:32
Traditional roles are becoming ancient. But, what happens when traditions are broken in ancient times. Here is a funny story that illustrates it all!
Ep. 57: Asmund & Signy from Andrew Lang's Fairytales (Iceland) 17.11.2022 12:10
Have you ever lived in a tree? Here the wonderful story of two siblings going from living in a tree to falling in love! (not with each other :)
Ep. 56: Why the Bat Flies at Night compiled by Elphinstone Dayrell (Southern Nigeria) 14.11.2022 2:23
Bats are very interesting creatures that fly through the night using their sonar abilities. But, do you know why they sleep all day and hunt all night? Listen, and you'll find out!
Ep. 55:The Ingenious Student by Charles Sellers (Spain) 10.11.2022 11:03
There is always that clever student in every class, that, just knows what to do. Here is a story or one student who really knew what to do for himself and his classmates!
Ep. 54:The Happy Family by Hans Christian Andersen (Denmark) 07.11.2022 9:20
What does it mean to be happy? Is it falling on your sword or spending the rest of your days with the ones you love? For this family, it was both!
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