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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!
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#laos #forest #treasureIn this first set of stories, we learn of a girl with a lot of boon (merits), a mountain with treasures, and why there are big stones laying around.Source: Laos Folk-Lore of Farther India, by Katherine Neville FleesonNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Champa2Sound Effects: jungle_twilight.wav by jujulj -- https://freesound.org/s/398216/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast Shoutout: Girls, Beer, SportsListener Shoutout: TuguegaraoPhoto Credit: "Laos - Hmong village - Old woman in black" by jmbaud74 is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
#korea #stars #eclipseIn the first story, we get the origin of the sun and the moon.In the second story, we get the reasons for eclipses.In the third story, we get seven sons being good lads who are rewarded for their kindness.Source: Folktales from Korea by Jeong In-SeobNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 천년의만남 그 여섯번쨰 - 여창가곡 '계면평롱'Sound Effects: campsite quiet hut night crickets with crackling fire and people sleeping.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/450574/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast shoutout: Because LanguageListener Shoutout: Churchill ManitobaPicture Credit: "The Big Dipper" by VincentJames21 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
#dogs #treasure #japanIn this story, an old couple dotes on their loving dog. They are rewarded, but a jealous neighbor has it out for them.Source: The Japanese Fairy Book/The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to FlowerNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Kanda Matsuri 神田祭 2025 人間国宝 望月左武郎 (Living National Treasure Mochizuki Saburō) Nagauta Kanda MatsuriSound Effects: 10 minute rain by Dustin SteichmannAntony Schubert, XC278165. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/278165Roman Dymny, XC475678. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/475678Podcast Shoutout: A Way With WordsListener Shoutout: Rustenburg, RSA
#yugoslavia #prince #fairytaleIn this story, a princess is being brought up in a castle. But she is surrounded by fuddy duddies and just wants someone who can make her laugh. Isn't that what most people want?Source: The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy TalesNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: THE SOIL AND SOUL OF CROATIA Vincent Moon / Petites PlanètesSound Effects: Frogs_01.WAV by eyecandyuk -- https://freesound.org/s/34948/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0, Fresh Water Spring River Flows by wesleywestmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/668680/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle HouseListener Shoutout: Limburg an der Lahn
#sufi #india #pearlStory 1: A tragedy reversedStory 2: Faithless fatherStory 3: The good in badStory 4: Bad luckStory 5: Repaid debtsSource: Simla Village Tales by Alice DracottNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Sreevidhya Chandramouli with Poovalur Sriji South Indian Classical Music from OregonSound Effects: Morning Surf at Boracay, Philippines.wav by nervousneal -- https://freesound.org/s/341854/ -- License: Creative Commons 010 AM Birds by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: It's Our ShowListener Shoutout: Rio de Janiero
#gold #apple #fortuneIn the first story, a childless couple gets the wrong kid and still does the right thing.In the second story, a boy solves three riddles and the king gets to keep his head.Source: GEORGIAN FOLK TALES by Marjorie WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: VANDASound Effects: Campfire 02 by HECKFRICKER -- https://freesound.org/s/729396/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Podcast Shoutout: Betwixt The SheetsListener Shoutout: Ahmedabad"Baby goat" by waitscm is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
#canada #spiderman #heavenIn this story, we learn about a weaver that gets tired of weaving. Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacMillanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Are you from Bevan An old BC folk song performed by Daniel von SchulmannSound Effects: Amazon Forest - only crickets and cicadas by ricardoemfield -- https://freesound.org/s/737938/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Podcast Shoutout: Just The Zoo Of UsListener Shoutout: Christchurch New Zealand
#bengal #thief #camelIn part two of this story, we learn about how the son of the older thief becomes the best thief in town.Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan MondalSound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Reddit on WikiListener Shoutout: Kumasi Ghana
#relationships #cheating #folktalesIn this story, the royals are bored on a weeknight. What can you do? You can pry into the lives of people in your country and create trouble.Source: The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia by A. G. SeklemianNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: Ambience, Seaside Waves, Close, A.wav by InspectorJ -- https://freesound.org/s/400632/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Music: Կանչում եմ՝ արի՜, արի՜. Վիգեն Հովսեփյան (Ֆրանսիայի հրապարակ)Podcast Shoutout: Second Guess EverythingListener Shoutout: Saint Croix And dictionary: https://cruciandictionary.com/cruzandictionary/a.htmlPhoto credit: "Candle" by spcbrass is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
#philippines #centavo #folktalesToday we are back in the book of folklore written down by Mabel Cook Cole. We have eight stories.Story one: Why the sun and moon look like they do.Story two: How monkeys came to be.Story three: How coconuts can make you sing.Story four: A guy who is bad at capitalism.Story five: Why dogs wag their tails.Story six: Why chickens peck at the ground.Story seven: Why spiders and flies hate each other.Story eight: Waves vs Crabs.Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook ColeNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound Effects: 430am G Hua HinMusic: MYPA Guesting Mini Variety Show - Cariñosa DancePodcast Shoutout: Ratchet Book ClubListener Shoutout: Oslo, Norway"Phil1944s1centobv" by John Alan Elson is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
#nativeamerican #sioux #weatherIn the first story, we learn about the reasons for seasons. In the second we learn about first man and and why it is good to listen to your wife.Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and EastmanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: John Coloff: Sioux Love Song on a Native American Style Flute by Chris OravecSound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Fabulous Folklore with IcyListener Shoutout: Chittagong, BangladeshPhoto Credit: "The Saltdean sea serpent" by Elsie esq. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
#christmas #saintnicholas #canadaIn this story, we learn about how Saint Nick protects the kids.Source: Canadian Fairy Tales by Cyrus MacMillanNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: White Christmas: (*Sung In Choctaw) - Raymond JohnsonSound Effects: Blizzard in the Forest at Midnight by daveincamas -- https://freesound.org/s/558664/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Podcast Shoutout: The Vocal FriesListener Shoutout: Omaha Nebraska
#korea #woodcutter #folktaleIn this story, a woodcutter watches some fairies play a game. When the game is done, he finds that centuries have passed. Will he fit in?Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot GriffisNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 자진뱃노래_3대의 가야금을 위한 민요앙상블Sound Effects: Arrowwood Rain by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Bewilderbeasts by M3Listener Shoutout: Balkh AfghanistanPhoto credit: "No Known Restrictions: 'Go-ban' Game in Seoul, Korea, 1904 (LOC)" by pingnews.com is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.
#japan #ryujin #jewelsIn this story, we see two brothers who think about switching jobs for a day. This ends poorly when one brother loses the other brother's hook. Will Happy get his hook back?Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora OzakiNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: 月桃節 東京月桃三味線 Ghetto Bushi Tokyo Ghetto ShamisenSound Effects: Summer Night by flumpytripod -- https://freesound.org/s/830092/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Podcast Shoutout: Word of MouthListener shoutout: Midsy!!!!Photo Credit: "Ryujin #マンホール #デザイン #龍神 #雑景" by R26B is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
#india #rajah #dogIn the first story, a talking jackal helps out a poor man.In the second story, a couple make some off handed remarks and it turns into hard labor.And in the final story, a man and his son would be lost without the wits and bravery of the son's fourth wife.Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth DracottNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: KAANCHI | Hoga Tumse Pyaara Kaun | Himachali Folk | PAHARI | Rajeev Chamba| JUNOON | Saibaba Studios (creative commons)Sound Effects: 10 min rain by Dustin Steichmann; 20sLowThunderRumblewRainSounds by AndOrGraphics -- https://freesound.org/s/733679/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Podcast Shoutout: School meListener Shoutout: Kigali RwandaPhoto Credit: "Rajasthan . India" by Nick Kenrick.. is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
#uganda #cuckoo #famineIn the first story, we learn why the Hadada Ibis cries for its babies.In the second, we learn about a man who forgets the most important part of a marriage.In the third, we listen to a song about what is in the heart of men.And in the final story, we learn why monkeys and elephants are such good friends.Source: The flame tree and other folk-lore stories from Uganda by Rosetta BaskervilleNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: BATULISA BINGI BY DR SHABAN MUSIC ( UGANDA KADONGO KAMU ) creative commonsSound Effects: Charles Hesse, XC58658. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/58658, GABRIEL LEITE, XC811108. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/811108, Amazon Forest - only crickets and cicadas by ricardoemfield -- https://freesound.org/s/737938/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Podcast Shoutout: Field Lab EarthListener Shoutout: Isfahan IranPhoto Credit: "Hadada Ibis" by San Diego Shooter is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
#devi #georgia #heroIn this story, Asphurtzela is born to a mom after her three sons are eaten by a devi. His name means one hundred leaves. Through bravery and kindness, he completes an epic adventure. Will he get the woman of his dreams?Source: GEORGIAN FOLK TALES by Marjorie WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Folk-Roll - Adjaruli. Radio Ar Daidardo LiveSound Effects: Water on Shore by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: Wildly CuriousListener Shoutout: Helsinki FinlandPhoto Credit: "The Falling Leaves" by Stanley Zimny (Thank You for 52 Million views) is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
#neworleans #servant #deceptionIn the first story, we learn about a partying wife.In the second, we learn about praying and flowers.In the third we learn that the king is not wiser than an old man.And in the fourth, we learn about hiding what is important.Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translationNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Mosquito Parade by the Lakeside BandSound effects: Big Island Coqui Frogs, Cicada, Crickets by itinerantmonk108 -- https://freesound.org/s/824705/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Picture Credit: "Little Girl w/ Flower Basket ~ Vintage Postcard" by chicks57 is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
#bengal #thief #banditsIn this first half of the story, we learn about two lazy thieves who work super hard to avoid work or spending money.Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Guru Na Bhoji Mui গুরু না ভজি মুই by- Milan MondalSound Effects: Crickers by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: The History of PersiaListener Shoutout: Rafah, Gaza
#halloween #folklore #germanyIn the first tale, we learn about a little German ship spirit. Treat him well or you will be in danger.In the second time we learn about what happens when you squeeze the local people too much.Source: The Klabautermann Meyer, G. F. Schleswig-Holsteinische Sagen. 1929, p. 55ffSource: The Ship of Hell Sundermann, F. Sagen und sagenhafte Erzählungen aus Ostfriesland, 1869. p. 25ffBoth translated by Jürgen Hubert on his blog.Narrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: A Baroque Letter by Aaron KennyPicture Credit: A Klabautermann on a ship ―Froｍ Anton von Werner (illustr.); Ludwig von Henk (1885) [1882] Zur See."Bergers Chocoladen Der Klabautermann JPG" by janwillemsen is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Sound Effects from Zapsplat and Freesound.org
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