Apr 8

432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out

🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable OniAre the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions. We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new lif ... Show More

1h 13m

Mar 25

431: Turkish folklore: These Dreams

✨Cobbler Ahmet just wants to fix shoes✨But his wife wants those sweet, sweet bath reservations, so it looks like he's going to go be the Chief Astrologer to the Sultan. The only problem(s)? He doesn't like astrology, doesn't know how to do it, and starts out by selling his astrol ... Show More

53m 55s

Mar 11

430: Finnish folklore: Worn Out

✏️Osmo is a pretty solid sketch artist✏️He’s not drawing a criminal, though. He’s drawing his sister, whose only crime is stealing the prince’s heart. And also maybe trying to escape the prison of the sea king, but that comes later.😈 The Creature: The JuruaJust when you thought ... Show More

56m 15s

Jun 2022

Journey to the West: The Six Eared Macaque

Two monks are cursed after drinking from the mystical Child and Mother River. The Monkey King faces off against his demon impostor. Countdown to the CULTS book release! Parcast’s first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploita ... Show More

52m 3s

Aug 2011

rebirth

A nighttime expedition to a sleepy town uncovers the truth behind seemingly groundless rumors. Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ An alternative narration by Jason Hill ... Show More

44m 40s

Dec 2024

Norse Tales: The Story of Heimdall and Little Hnossa

Join us for this for this tale for Norse Mythology. The youngst of the dwellers in Asgard Little Hnossa waits by the bifrost with Heimdall, listening to his tales as she searches for the arrival of her father Odor. Please leave a 5-star review & SUBSCRIBE on Apple and Spotify. Sl ... Show More

22m 30s

Jul 2025

The Monkey's Heart (Intermediate)

Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! A monkey shares his figs with a shark, and for a while they are friends, but when the shark invites the monkey to his home under the sea, the monkey suspects th ... Show More

20m 46s

Feb 2025

EPISODE 21: I Want to Be Un-Unique

Tom Rosenthal approaches a stranger on a park bench and asks if he can sit down next to them and record their conversation.This is what happened!  Produced by Tom RosenthalEdited by Rose De LarrabeitiMixed by Mike WoolleyTheme tune by ... Show More

26m 8s

Jul 2024

Starvation in the Outback: Aussie Bushwhacking

In northern Australia, two friends venture deep into the bush on the lookout for a mysterious serpent. But after weeks trekking through desert plains and ancient jungle, Will and Geoff’s plans start falling apart. Out of supplies, with the weather and the wildlife against them, t ... Show More

52m 11s

Feb 2025

215 | Beginner - Short Story: Adventures in the Rainforest [English Listening Practice]

Title: Adventures in the RainforestLevel: Beginner (A1)#Story :Lily and Max join their parents on a trip to the Amazon rainforest, where they begin exploring the jungle on their own. While following a path, they encounter ... Show More

5m 42s

Apr 5

SREDNI VASHTAR & ST. VESPALUUS by H.H.MUNRO (SAKI)

Hector Hugh Munro, also known as Saki, was born in British Burma, . Saki was the son of Charles Augustus Munro, an Inspector General for the Indian Imperial Police, and his wife, Mary Frances Mercer,, the daughter of Rear Admiral Samuel Mercer. After his wife's early death Charle ... Show More

38m 22s

May 2018

Ravin' Girls Episode 12: The Great Butternut Caper

Welcome to Episode 12, where we cover Chapters 33-35 of The Raven Boys! In this episode, we ponder the deepest of all philosophical questions: whether or not Gansey might be seeing alternate timelines, what the bathing habits of wizards truly are, what “butternut” is actually a e ... Show More

1h 5m

Feb 2025

Norse Mythology - The Children of Odin Part 1 - Music Free

Taken from the timeless tales of Norse Mythology. Part one of our collection of stories from The Children of Odin explores, Norse creation myths and introduces some familiar and less familar characters from Norse folklore. Far Away and Long Ago The Building of the Wall Iduna and ... Show More

58m 1s

385: Aesop's Fables: On the Farm