Tired but can't fall asleep? Here I do my best to find interesting stories from the public domain and read them to you until you fall asleep. The stories are mostly folktales from around the world. Best listened to during work, during commutes, when you are trying to fall asleep, or any time that you need a calm friend to read to you. Enjoy! All of my links can be found here~ https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents
#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 Dustin Steichmann
Podcast Shoutout: Derazzled...
#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 Effects: G Hua Hin 430am by Dustin Steichma...
#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-canto.org/706001
Podcast Shoutout: Mamal...
#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 Tales from the Azores
Narrator: Dust...
#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 Yard by Dustin Steichmann
#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 CC BY 2.0.
#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
Sound Effects: Train to ayutthaya by Dus...
#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 Eastman and Eastman
Narrator: Dustin S...
#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-Tribesman-01" by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas ...
#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: "immature sunbird on ...
#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 on freesound.org, crickets by Kibr...
#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.
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann
Sound Effects: 729396__heckfricker__campfire-02 fom freesound.org
Music: Da...
#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: Korean 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 Shoutout: San Fernando Trinidad
#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 Shoutout: Limerick Ireland
Photo Credit: "Bitchu Matsuyama ...
#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.Podcast Shoutout: Crime Divers. Alas the Scottish ...
#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 Chawaeng by Dustin Steichmann
#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 Saqartvelo Georgia
Listener Shoutout: Bay ...
#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 y Camilo Torres
Sound Effects: Hugo Caverz...
#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 Shoutout:Kohima India
Photo Credit: "R...
#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 Steichmann
Music: Martín Coda...
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.