Sandman Stories Presents
Episodes
EP 32: India- The Loss of friends part 2- The Wedge Pulling Monkey (पञ्चतन्त्र)
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second story in the first book of the Panchatantra, called "The Wedge Pulling Monkey". In this part of the book, the Jackal named Victor d...
EP 31: China- The Boy Who Couldn't Lie 童不説謊 10/37
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the story of a little boy who cannot tell a lie. No, he did not chop down a cherry tree, instead he accidentally killed his pet bird by boilin...
EP 30: India- Panchatantra (पञ्चतन्त्र) The Loss of Friends 1: The Loss of Friends
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first story in the first book of the Panchatantra, called simply "The Loss of Friends". The plot of the book is revealed in the opening li...
EP 29: Korea- Tokgabi and His Pranks 2/28
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tokgabi is a Korean spirit that likes to play pranks on the people of Korea. What kinds of pranks? Listen and find out! Author: William Elliot G...
EP 28: Korea- The Unmannerly Tiger 1/28
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Old Mountain uncle, the tiger, falls for a hunter's trap and is caught. But he is saved by a kind monk. What is a starving tiger to do? thank the monk...
EP 27: Turkey- The Silent Princess
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A story reflecting the times. The prince is cursed for being a brat and he falls ill. The only way to cure him? More Cowbell! No, it is to find the si...
EP 26: China- Woo Sing and the Mirror 借鏡訓子 #8/37 *bonus* Two Mothers and a Child二母一孩 #9/37
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first story, Woo Sing sees his first mirror. He learns the lesson about keeping his anger the hard way. Since the story is only 2 minutes long,...
EP 25: China- The Lemon Tree and the Pumelo 檸檬與酸梅 7/37
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Lemon tree and the Pumelo tree live together in an orchard. The Lemon tree is sad at harvest as her children are unwanted and unappreciated, while...
EP 24: China- The Proud Chicken 傲雞 6/37
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to the Rooster who thinks he is too big to fail? Who will stick up to him? Will he just be a bully for life? Sleep well my friends. Narra...
EP 23: China- The Snail and The Bees 蜂蝸之爭 5/37
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A snail mother is disturbed by the Bee King. She vows revenge and sends her children to attack the bees. In the end, the bees and the snails fall into...
EP 22: China- The Evergreen Tree and the Wilderness Marigold 金盞花不如永綠樹 4/37
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the story of two plants that live side by side. The marigold complains about how the evergreen is blocking the light and the rain and how it s...
EP 21: Brazil- How The Monkey Got a Drink of Water
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The very naughty monkey is teasing the hungry tiger. How will he get a drink from the watering hole if the tiger is guarding it? Narrator: Dustin Stei...
EP 20: Japan- The Ogre's Arm (羅生門)
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Story of Brave Tsuna and the horrible ogre Shutendoji. Tsuna, in times of peace, decides to brag about how brave he is. The other samurai tell him...
EP 19: China- The Widow and Her Son 能孝能弟
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung From the book "Chinese Fables and Folk Tales" Music by Studio Suona Youtube chann...
EP 18: Korea- Charan (자란의 사랑)
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a dancing girl and a young son of an official. Their love transcends the distance from Seoul to Pyongan, and the rigidity of Korean ...
EP 17: America- Where Grandfather Frog Got His Big Mouth
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever Wonder why Grandfather Frog has a big old mouth? ever wonder where he got it? Well, Peter Rabbit finds out where he got it in this Thornton W. Bu...
EP 16: Brazil- How The Goat and the Monkey Earned Their Reputation
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The goat can seem quite foolish, and the monkey is known as a trickster. Ever wondered why? Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Fairy Tales From Brazil: How a...
EP 15: China- Animal Peace Party 羣獸議和 2/37
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The horses, cows, and pigs are in conflict. Will a party bring peace to the farm? Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Story by Mary Hayes Davis and Chow-Leung...
EP 14: China- How The Moon Became Beautiful 月何以美 1/37
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Moon wasn't always beautiful. At one time, it was rather dull. Until it found a maiden that lit up his life. Now they are together and showring th...
EP 13: Brazil- How The Monkey Became A Trickster
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Monkey loves to play tricks. He also loves to eat delicious fruit. What happens when the Monkey eats the most special fruit with the very difficul...
EP 12: India- Panchatantra (पञ्चतन्त्र) introduction
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the introduction to the classic Hindu text; the Panchatantra or Five Books. The king has three very stubborn and proudly ignorant sons. It is ...
EP 11: Japan- The Old Man and The Devils (こぶとりじいさん)
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Narrated by Dustin Steichmann Hasegawa, T. (Publisher) Hepburn, James C. (Translator) Sensei Eitaku (Illustrator) Music: "Ishikari Lore" Kevin MacLeod...
EP 10: Japan- The Goblin Spider (魔物 蜘蛛)
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a killer goblin hanging around a haunted temple. Enjoy! Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Title The goblin spider Author Hearn, Lafcadio,...
EP 9: Brazil- Why The Hen is Speckled
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why hens can be black, white, or speckled? well this is the story of how one got that way. Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales fr...
EP 8: Turkey- The Rose Beauty
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the sad story of a beautiful woman whose smile makes roses bloom, who cries pearls, and whose footsteps causes grass to grow. Her beauty cause...
EP 7: Brazil- How The Tiger Got His Stripes
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why the tiger has stripes? This story will tell you why. Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spic...
EP 6: Brazil- Why The Tiger and The Stag Are Afraid of Each Other
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Tiger and the Stag do not get along. Do you know why? Fairy Tales From Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore By Elsie Spicer Eels Ill...
EP 5: Brazil- Why The Lamb is Meek
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever noticed that the lamb is meek? It wasn't always that way. Listen in to find out how the lamb gets tricked by the toad. Source: Fairy Tales ...
EP 4: Brazil- How the Toad Got His Bruises
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever wondered why the Toad has bruises all over his body, it is because he wanted to go to a party in the sky. Find out how that turned in...
EP 3: Brazil- How The Rabbit Lost Its Tail
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third story in the Brazilian Fairy Tale series by Elsie Spicer Eels Illustrations by Helen M. Barton. This story tells how The Rabbit lost...
EP 2: Brazil- Why the Sea Moans
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to my podcast. This is the story of Dionysia, a princess set to be married off to a man she doesn't love. Labismena is a sea s...
EP 1: Brazil- Preface and How Night Came
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the preface and first story in the Brazilian Fairy Tale series by Elsie Spicer Eells Illustrations by Helen M. Barton. This story tells ...
Sandman Trailer
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is just a short trailer to let everyone know what the podcast is about and how to get in touch with me. Music "Eddy" by Lish Grooves Links...