Nian the Beast

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Smaller Than Ever! Rebekah lives in a house full of sisters and husbands and children and babies and the only place she can go for some peace and quiet is the temple. When she as ... Show More

Today's episode is an original story written by Howard Pyle and adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. Christine helps a fairy and is rewarded with a magical apple tree. The fruit of the tree brings her lasting contentment and can only be picked by her. Her jealous family tries to take ... Show More

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. Loki and the Golden Hair! Loki, the trickster god, has REALLY done it this time. His prank doesn't just mildly inconvenience the other gods and goddesses like he planned, it migh ... Show More

This is a preview episode. Get the full episode, and many more, ad free, on our supporter's feed: https://getsleepy.com/support. Nian the Monster  Narrated by Tom. A special episode for Chinese New Year.     Watch, listen, and comment on this episode on the Get Sleepy YouTube c ... Show More

A Taoist story.  

In one story, a dragon is rampaging around the countryside unless he gets his favorite meal: teenage girls. In the other, a young woman trapped in an impossible situation meets a new friend who might just be able to save her: a parrot with a secret. Two stories with two very diff ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this tale inspired by a Polish legend, Nabiyah Be (Black Panther, Daisy Jones & The Six) and Evan Whitten (The Resident, Ahsoka) face off against a fantastical creature whose gaze turns people to stone.</span></p> <p>Sign up for our monthly ... Show More

In an attempt to save a group of villagers, a knight leads them to the place where a monster lurks. Written especially for this podcast by Alice. If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review. And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you c ... Show More

What happens when a magical girl comes face to face with a cunning tiger in her quiet village? Find out in the Hmong folk tale 'Yer and the Tiger,' the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring traditional music, narration by Ka Vang and illustrations by Xee Reiter. 

<p>NPR’s Ailsa Chang (All Things Considered) headlines a Chinese tale about a mysterious guest, a raging storm, and the true fruits of kindness.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.</p> 

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