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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) star in an India tale about the first chess game and the surprising ripple effects of our actions.</span></p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lio ... Show More

What do you know of the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore? And how have these figures found their way into every corner of our popular culture? Unspookable producer Nate DuFort sits down this week with Thersa Matsuura to find out more while discussing ... Show More

👨🏽‍🦱👩🏾 Fatna and her brother Mohamed live together in a house in the forest.🎶 Every night after work, Mohamed sings a special song to let his sister Fatna know he’s home, and she opens the door. 🚪 👹 But when a sneaky ghoul tries to trick Fatna, things get tricky!What happ ... Show More

Season 5 of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest is just around the corner and we're celebrating by taking a look back at some of the most popular episodes of all time with Adam. Join Adam as he listens to Rumpelstiltskin again to share behind-the-scenes stories and what it was like creating ... Show More

Avez-vous déjà entendu parler de Mulan ?  L’histoire de cette guerrière hors pair a commencé bien avant les dessins animés. Dans le Nord de la Chine, derrière la grande muraille, on chantait déjà, au Ve siècle, la ballade de " Hua Mulan " et son courage. Déguisée en homme, elle ... Show More

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

<p>In this episode, we’re laughing and crying to the sweet melodies of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 2008 film Tokyo Sonata, and its social commentary on the Japanese nuclear family in the midst of a financial crisis. </p> <p>We explore the film’s construction of a patriarchal nuclear famil ... Show More

🎭 Anjetu and Nijaima are two sisters who are very different.☺️ Nijaima is kind, hardworking, and always ready to help others.😠 Anjetu is selfish, lazy, and mean!When Nijaima’s step mom sends them each on a difficult mission, they will be tested along the way by some unexpected ... Show More

The first episode of Season 5 will be available wherever you listen to podcasts starting on September 18! To celebrate, we wanted to share a special re-release of The Crabman's Daughter featuring a new intro and behind-the-scenes stories from Adam!A little fishing town worries th ... Show More

Queen Seondeok of Silla ruled her country with good will and fairness but her time as leader was not without challenges. In this story we hear about a time when a rival leader tried to take Queen Seondeok's throne by saying a falling star proves that she should not lead, and how ... Show More