Creekbed Banquet: Anansi and the Turtle

Today's episode is a classic children’s story written for you by Carl Sandburg. Listen along to this famous nonsense story! Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Narcissus and Echo! Our retelling of the classic Greek myth about the most beautiful and self-centered man in the world! Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games li ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Animal Jam! Dylan is hoping for a peaceful day playing guitar in the woods, but when he runs into basically every predator that lives in the forest, he feels anything but peacefu ... Show More

Enjoy this ENCORE episode of Anansi and Turtle -an African folktale about the trickster spider, Anansi, who learns a lesson about being greedy.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration 9 minutes)   If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets ... Show More

This week we return to the majestic continent of Africa, and find a very funny and entertaining little tale! I found this wonderful story in a lovely old book of myths and legends from Africa, but it is mysterious in its original exact origins, and like some of the best stories, ... Show More

<p>In this bite-sized bonus episode from West Africa, a tricky spider bites off more than he can chew when he tries outwitting a wise dinner guest.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</p> 

A lively re-telling of a traditional African tale, Anansi might be cunning, but he’s also just a small, spider, so can he really beat Elephant in a tug of war? Listen to gifted storyteller Emily Hennessey and find out if brains are more important than size. Learn more about you ... Show More

Greedy Anansi is at his tricks once again. Can he trick his friends so he can share everyone’s dinner without having to help them? Or will it backfire? Listen to storyteller Emily Hennessey tell this fun ‘How and Why’ story and find out. A good story to learn to tell yourself. L ... Show More