Aug 24

See you in Season 3!

Izzayyakum! 👋🏾 This is Hana Baba host of Folktales from Sudan.🙏🏽 Thank you SO much for listening to our stories- it means so much to us! We’ve been getting such great feedback, and so many of you are connecting with these folktales.We have reached the end of second season, bu ... Show More

1m 46s

Aug 23

Basma's Riddle

👸🏽 A Queen who is loved across the kingdom begins to wonder: are her people truly happy… or just afraid to speak honestly around her? 🤔🧕🏾 One night, disguised as an ordinary woman, she secretly leaves the palace to search for the truth..🪡🧵 She meets a simple seamstress nam ... Show More

24m 14s

Aug 15

Bantar the Frog

🐸 Bantar the Frog was used to a lush life of swimming, relaxing, and doing exactly what she wanted. 💅🦔 Then she met Hassaan the Hedgehog and they got married! 💕 🧹🍳 But her new life came with housework she wasn't used to.. 🥁 When she complains to her father, it turns into a ... Show More

17m 33s

Sep 2024

The King’s Magic Bird

Today's story is an adaptation of a Sudanese folk tale, written for you by Daniel Hinds. Follow along as Kaba learns a valuable lesson about borrowing money. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Gu ... Show More

19m 59s

Nov 2022

Baba’s Big Secret

Mama takes Yusra, Mariam and Fatima to visit their Baba's hospital to pick him up from work. The girls overhear a nurse commenting on Baba's secret identity at the hospital. Mama finally leads the girls to show exactly what Baba is up to at the hospital aside from being Dr. Yusuf ... Show More

15m 18s

Nov 2024

Princess Amira of Abeba

Join Princess Amira from Sudan in a magical modern retelling of the classic Snow Wh*te tale. Full of bravery, heart, and adventure, this story reimagines the beloved fairy tale through a fresh, empowering lens. Created by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear, it's a perfect podcast for k ... Show More

13m 44s

Dec 2024

A Tale of Sweeping Beauty

Discover the enchanting story of Pachama, a princess learning that perfection isn't everything. In this delightful episode from the award-winning Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales Podcast, kids will enjoy a heartwarming adventure filled with life lessons and a touch of cultural ... Show More

16m 6s

Sep 2025

Saira Shah: Seeker of Stories

Saira Shah’s father told her stories of their homeland, Afghanistan. We’ll hear one of his mystical tales & learn how Saira traveled the country in search of her identity, and to share her own stories about the people of Afghanistan. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. I ... Show More

22m 51s

Oct 2025

Red Fish, Blue Fish

A fisherman with three kids casts his net into a strange lake and pulls out some very unexpected things, setting off a wild and magical adventure that changes everything. Sana Alimohamed joins us to help tell this exciting story. On a scale of Grimm, Grimmer Grimmest this episode ... Show More

33m 23s

Jun 2015

The Little Folks’ Presents

Travelers hear a mysterious music and come upon a ring of dancing little folk. Magical things occur and they return with bags full of gold. Yet all is not well, when later, one of the travelers cannot resist returning to get more of the riches. Enjoy this curious tale of magic ... Show More

8m 47s

Feb 2023

African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo: The Handkerchief

Join Miss Jo Jo as her magic jeep travels to a faraway land, where you’ll meet a wise girl named Zakia. After becoming the king’s advisor, Zakia must find a way to save him when a sticky situation arises. To find out what happens next, be sure to tune in! Draw us a picture of wha ... Show More

17m 4s

Apr 2025

The Donkey’s Tail

Rapper/poet Omar Offendum (Little Syria) stars in a Persian and North African tale about righting wrongs and sniffing out a thief. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.< ... Show More

20m 32s

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