Kissa: A Story Podcast

Jawahara Saidullah
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Discover a world of undiscovered stories—historical, true tales, and fictional ones, from the global south.

  1. How It All Began: Creation Myths

    5D AGO

    How It All Began: Creation Myths

    Have you ever wondered how creation began? Or, have you been curious about creation myths from cultures outside of your own? If so, here are two creation myths from two very different sources, from the Global South. PC for cover art: Michael Jerrard Unsplash

    21 min
  2. Stolen Wings: A Korean Tale with Three Versions

    JAN 26

    Stolen Wings: A Korean Tale with Three Versions

    From Korea comes a fairy/folk tale about love and loss, about our world and a celestial one, about magical talking creatures, and the choices we must make for our lives. One fairy: three variations. PC for cover art: The Cleveland Museum of Art

    25 min
  3. Re-telling Shambhala or How Shangri-La Came to the West

    JAN 12

    Re-telling Shambhala or How Shangri-La Came to the West

    The idea of a place of perfection and peace is a strong one, but how did it come to the attention of the West? Discover the story that bridged the often vast distances between the two hemispheres of our world, in 1933. Apology: For some reason, I added an 's' to the book title while recording the podcast. It is called Lost Horizon...not Lost Horizons. My apologies

    34 min
  4. Royal Family of the Ruins: Part 2

    12/05/2025

    Royal Family of the Ruins: Part 2

    Let's learn more about Begum Wilayat Mahal, Prince Cyrus, and Princess Sakina. Were they truly the descendants of a national Indian heroine, the concubine Warrior Queen of Awadh, Begum Hazrat Mahal? Or was the truth something else entirely?

    21 min
  5. Royal Family of the Ruins: Part 1

    11/22/2025

    Royal Family of the Ruins: Part 1

    Who were Begum Wilayat Mahal, Prince Cyrus, and Princess Sakina? Were they truly inheritors of the royal house of Awadh and the descendants of the warrior queen, Begum Hazrat Mahal? Where had they come from? Learn about this proud but destitute royal family who lived in the ruins of an old palace.

    21 min
  6. Beast of the Amazon: Legendary Monsters, Episode 2

    11/07/2025

    Beast of the Amazon: Legendary Monsters, Episode 2

    In the forests of Brazil and Peru, a monstrous beast, with a roar like thunder and a distinctive stench, stalks the unwary.

    21 min
  7. Bonus Halloween Episode: The Interviewer

    10/31/2025

    Bonus Halloween Episode: The Interviewer

    Enjoy an original spooky story from Jawahara...and discover some of the lore accompanying it. If you enjoy a good, old-fashioned scary story, this episode is for you.

    15 min
  8. Monster in the Snow: Legendary Monsters Episode 1

    10/16/2025

    Monster in the Snow: Legendary Monsters Episode 1

    In the snowy reaches of the Himalayas, high above the world, lives an elusive and fascinating creature.

    23 min
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Discover a world of undiscovered stories—historical, true tales, and fictional ones, from the global south.

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  • Creator
    Jawahara Saidullah
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jawahara Saidullah
  • Show Website
    Kissa: A Story Podcast