Let's Learn About the Inuit and Koyukon native peoples in Canada. In this episode we learn about the history, languages, and cultures of these people who still have a vibrant community today. Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can ema

21.a A Blind Boy and a Loon AND How Raven Brought Back the Sun

Jul 4th, 2021 20m 6s

This week I am bringing you 2 stories from First Nations tribes in Canada. 'A Blind Boy and a Loon' is a tale from the Inuit tribes who live in the far north of Canada by the Artic Ocean. In this story, a young boy has to outsmart his horrible

20b Let's Learn About Hungary!

Jun 21st, 2021 18m 30s

Let's learn about Hungary! This episode is all about the history and culture of Hungary. To hear a great folk tale from Hungary, listen to Episode 20a. 'Marci, the Honest Thief'.Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at

20 a. Marci, the Honest Thief

Jun 20th, 2021 16m 50s

This week I'm bringing you a story from Hungary! 'Marci, the Honest Thief' is a tale about an honest and quick thinking young man and a jelous king who puts him to the test. Again and again and again. 'Marci, the Honest Thief' is tale rewritte

19.a The Basil Pot

Jun 7th, 2021 8m 51s

This week I'm brining you a story from Venezuela! 'The Basil Pot' is about a pestering king and a clever girl who doesn't have the paintience for Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at [email protected]

19 b. Let's Learn About Venezuela

Jun 7th, 2021 18m 37s

This week let's Learn About Venezuela! This episode is a companion to episode 19. a 'The Basil Pot'. Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at [email protected] the podcast on Facebook or Instagr

18.b Let's Learn About Turkey!

May 24th, 2021 15m 46s

This week we are learning about the Republic of Turkey! This informational episode is a companion to episode 18.a 'Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses'.Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at globalstorytimepodcas

18.a Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses

May 24th, 2021 18m 1s

This week I'm bringing you a story from Turkey! In 'Kaloghlan and the 12 Dancing Princesses' Kaloghlan is tasked with finding out where 12 royal sisters go after everyone else has gone to sleep. This story is adapted from 'Keloglan and 12 Dan

17.b. Let's Learn About Tanzania!

May 11th, 2021 14m 47s

This week's story, Ep. 17a. The Calabash Kids, comes from Tanzania. So let's learn more about Tanzania! Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at [email protected] the podcast on Facebook or Insta

Episode 17: 17a. The Calabash Children

May 9th, 2021 12m 23s

This week I'm bringing you a story from Tanzania! 'The Calabash Kids' is the perfect story for Mother's Day because it is about a woman who becomes a mother in a rather unsual way. This story originates from the Chagga people who live in northe

16.a A Costume for Rangi

Apr 25th, 2021 14m 26s

This week I'm bringing you a story from the Maori in New Zealand! 'A Costume for Rangi' is a tale all about how the earth and the night sky as we see it were created. It is the perfect story to follow Earth Day. The retelling of this story is

16.b Let's Learn about New Zealand!

Apr 25th, 2021 14m 20s

Let's get to know the country of New Zealand a little bit better. If you havne't listened to episode 16.a 'A Costume for Rangi' go check it out! Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at [email protected]

15a. Too Too Moo and the Giant AND Bawang Putih and Bawang Mera

Apr 13th, 2021 17m 26s

This week I'm bringing you TWO stories from Indonesia!

15.b Let's Learn About Indonesia!

Apr 13th, 2021 16m 31s

This week we're learning about Indonesia!

!4.a. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle

Mar 29th, 2021 17m 39s

This week I'm bringing you a story from Cuba. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle is a popular story with versions of it being written in many countries throughout the world. It is about a very clever turtle and an overconfident deer. It is also a le

14.b. Let's Learn About Cuba!

Mar 29th, 2021 14m 33s

This episode of the 'Let's Learn About Cuba!' is an informational sidekick to episode 14.a. "Dear, Deer" Said the Turtle'. If you haven't hear the story yet, go give it a listen! But if you're ready to learn about Cuba's history, culture, favor

13.a Fin M'Coul: The Giant from Knockmany Hill

Mar 15th, 2021 13m 28s

This week I'm bringing you a story from Ireland, just in time for St. Patrick's Day on the 17th. 'Fin M'Coul: the Giant of Knockmany Hill' is a classic folktale about a bully of a giant and a very clever lady who put a stop to him once and for

13.b Let's Learn About Ireland!

Mar 14th, 2021 13m 40s

Let's get to know the country of Ireland a little bit better. If you havne't listened to episode 13.a Fin M'Coul the Giant of Knockmany Hill, go check it out! Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at globalstorytimepod

12.b. Let's Learn About the Gullah Geechee!

Mar 1st, 2021 10m 13s

This week I brought you a story from the American South, specifically from the Gullah Geechee community in South Carolina and Georgia. This episode is all about the history, language, and culture of the Gullah Geechee!Comments or critiques are

12.a. The Lion and the Well

Feb 28th, 2021 17m 14s

This week I'm bringing you a story from the American South, specifically from South Carolina and Georgia. 'The Lion and the Well', is one of the many Br’er Rabbit stories that orignated in West and Central Africa and were brought to America dur

11.b. Let's Learn About China!

Feb 15th, 2021 11m 53s

Let's get to know the country of China a little bit better. If you havne't listened to episode 11.a Auntie Tigress, go check it out! Comments or critiques are sooo welcome. You can email the show at [email protected] the

11.a. Auntie Tigress

Feb 14th, 2021 11m 5s

This week I'm bringing you a story from China. 'Auntie Tigress' is a little like Little Red Riding Hood and a little like Basket Lady Swings from episode 6, but it is still a very unique story with an unlikely hero. This retelling is based o

10.b. Let's Learn About Finland!

Jan 31st, 2021 12m 27s

This episode is a companion to episode 10.a 'The Princess Mouse". If you haven't heard the story yet, give it a listen! It's very sweet. In this episode, Let's Learn About Finland, we're learning all about Finland's location, history, languages

10.a The Princess Mouse

Jan 31st, 2021 14m 53s

This week I'm bringing you a story from FInland. 'The Princess Mouse' is about a young man named Mikko who is instructed by his father to find a bride. Unfortunatley this quest doesn't go exactly as planned.This retelling is based on the story

9. a. Nowanlde, Girl of the Waves

Jan 18th, 2021 10m 56s

This week I'm bringing you a story from Namibia. Namibia is a country in southwest Africa and is on the Atlantic coast. In this story we meet a young girl who goes on a mysterious and eventurally life saving journey while playing in the waves o