Story Station: Stories From Around The World

Annika Vuppala
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Story Station: Stories From Around The World

Story Station is a podcast where you can listen to ancient stories of wit & wisdom, from around the world! During the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions of kids stuck at home, we (my 8th-grade daughter & I) wanted to do something to keep them engaged and to create an avenue to gain knowledge of cultures around the world. Love your feedback. Stories are copyright-free, if any are not let us know. Exciting future plans- Have kids submit their read-aloud stories, in any language! Invest in better tools for professional quality. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! Annika & Dr. Krishna

  1. 19/06/2022

    S3 Episode 3: French Stories- “The Journey to Toulouse of the Animals who had Colds”, “Turlendu”, “The Three Pullets”

    Welcome to Story Station Season 3, Episode 3. In this episode, you can listen to 3 French Stories. The first story is titled “The Journey to Toulouse of the Animals who had Colds”. While these scrawny (and sick) animals might not look it, they definitely know how to put up a fight. The second story is titled “Turlendu”. Poor Turlendu can never catch a break, but he keeps trying anyway. The third story is titled “The Three Pullets”. As this story proves, betraying your friends never gives you the upper hand. Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “The Journey to Toulouse of the Animals who had Colds” from The Borzoi Book of French Folk Tales by Paul Delarue “Turlendu” from The Borzoi Book of French Folk Tales by Paul Delarue “The Three Pullets” from The Borzoi Book of French Folk Tales by Paul Delarue

    12 min

  2. 28/05/2022

    S3 Episode 2: American stories- “The Crumbling Silver”, “Pokepsie”, “Miss Britton’s Poker”

    Welcome to Story Station Season 3, Episode 2. In this episode, you can listen to 3 American Stories. The first story is titled “The Crumbling Silver”. This story is proof that all your actions will have equal consequences. The second story is titled “Pokepsie”. True love (and a little wit) can get you through any sticky situation, as is shown by these clever Native Americans. The third story is titled “Miss Britton’s Poker”. Miss Britton was the most beautiful and confident woman in all the land, and she was also a woman not to be trifled with! Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “The Crumbling Silver” from Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land: Vol. II The isle of Manhattoes and nearby by Charles M. Skinner “Pokepsie” from Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land: Vol. I The Hudson And Its Hills by Charles M. Skinner “Miss Britton’s Poker” from Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land: Vol. II The isle of Manhattoes and nearby by Charles M. Skinner

    9 min

  3. 20/03/2022

    S3 Episode 1: Iranian Stories- “The Wolf and the Goat”, “The City of Nothing-in-the-World”, “The Prince Who Didn't Exist”

    Welcome to Story Station Season 3, Episode 1. In this episode, you can listen to 3 Iranian Stories. The first story is titled “The Wolf and the Goat”. When the devious wolf has stolen the goat’s children, she must use all her wits to outsmart him! The second story is titled “The City of Nothing-in-the-World”. This mind-bending story will have you mulling it over an hour later. The third story is titled “The Prince Who Didn't Exist”. Listening to this short story gave me three thoughts: the first two being mystery and uncertainty and the third being intrigue. Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “The Wolf and the Goat” from Persian Tales translated by D.L.R Lorimer and E.O Lorimer “The City of Nothing-in-the-World” from Persian Tales translated by D.L.R Lorimer and E.O Lorimer “The Prince Who Didn't Exist” from Persian Tales translated by D.L.R Lorimer and E.O Lorimer

    14 min

  4. 05/12/2021

    S2 Episode 37: South African Stories- “Lion and Baboon”, “The Jackal and the Wolf”, “Cloud Eating”

    Welcome to Story Station Season 2, Episode 37. In this episode, you can listen to 3 South African Stories. The first story is titled “Lion and Baboon”. A baboon uses quick thinking to outsmart a great lion hunting him. The second story is titled “The Jackal and the Wolf”. This poor witless wolf gets tricked once again by the mischievous jackal. The third story is titled “Cloud Eating”. The jackal and the hyena were the best of friends until a misfortunate accident. Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “Lion and Baboon” from South-African Folk-tales by James A. Honeÿ “The Jackal and the Wolf” from South-African Folk-tales by James A. Honeÿ “Cloud Eating” from South-African Folk-tales by James A. Honeÿ

    6 min

  5. 28/11/2021

    S2 Episode 36: Filipino Stories- “The Sun and the Moon", “Tilin, the Rice Bird”, “The Serpent Eagle”

    Welcome to Story Station Season 2, Episode 36. In this episode, you can listen to 3 Filipino Stories. The first story is titled “The Sun and the Moon”. Have you ever wondered why the sun and moon are never together? This story has your answer! The second story is titled “Tilin, the Rice Bird”. This little girl did not heed her mother's words and faced the consequences. The third story is titled “The Serpent Eagle”. These two brothers were being completely overworked with no reward, what should they do? Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “The Sun and the Moon” from Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole “Tilin, the Rice Bird” from Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole “The Serpent Eagle” from Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole

    8 min

  6. 21/11/2021

    S2 Episode 35: Norwegian Stories- "The Baby", "The Huldrefish"

    Welcome to Story Station Season 2, Episode 35. In this episode, you can listen to 2 Norwegian Stories. The first story is titled “The Baby”. A mysterious tree leads to the mysterious appearance of a special guest, could they be related? Listen to this story to find out. The second story is titled “The Huldrefish”. The great adventures of this simple fisherman all start out with a peculiar-looking fish. Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “The Baby” from Viking tales by Jennie Hall “The Huldrefish” from Weird Tales from Northern Seas by By Jonas Lie and Robert Nisbet Bain

    11 min

  7. 15/11/2021

    S2 Episode 34: Hawaiian Stories- “Battle of the Owls”, “The Origin of Fire”

    Welcome to Story Station Season 2, Episode 34. In this episode, you can listen to 2 Hawaiian Stories. The first story is titled “Battle of the Owls”. When a man stole an owl’s eggs, he decided to do something about it. The second story is titled “The Origin of Fire”. The mischievous alae tried to drive the sons of Maui crazy by lighting a disappearing fire! Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “Battle of the Owls” from Hawaiian Folk Tales: A Collection of Native Legends by Thomas G. Thrum “The Origin of Fire” from Hawaiian Folk Tales: A Collection of Native Legends by Thomas G. Thrum

    11 min

  8. 07/11/2021

    S2 Episode 33: Turkish Stories- “Kunterbunt”, “The Soothsayer”

    Welcome to Story Station Season 2, Episode 33. In this episode, you can listen to 2 Turkish Stories. The first story is titled “Kunterbunt”. This crazy and chaotic story about three brothers has a surprising ending. The second story is titled “The Soothsayer”. This poor artisan wants to move up in society and become a prestigious soothsayer and must find a way to go about it. Hope you enjoy it! ============================================= Listen to Story Station on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/56ibkvBTlE9nQJqzsqoktS Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/story-station-stories-from-around-the-world/id1508876382 Google Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZDE3MzhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== ============================================= Sources: “Kunterbunt” from Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales by Dr. Ignác Kúnos “The Soothsayer” from Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales by Dr. Ignác Kúnos

    12 min
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Story Station is a podcast where you can listen to ancient stories of wit & wisdom, from around the world! During the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions of kids stuck at home, we (my 8th-grade daughter & I) wanted to do something to keep them engaged and to create an avenue to gain knowledge of cultures around the world. Love your feedback. Stories are copyright-free, if any are not let us know. Exciting future plans- Have kids submit their read-aloud stories, in any language! Invest in better tools for professional quality. Thank you for listening. Enjoy! Annika & Dr. Krishna

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