Family Folktales

Jenny Ellis
  • 4.4 (104)
  • KIDS & FAMILY
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

What is Family Folktales? Think of it as story time on demand. Whether you're running errands, trying to make dinner, or getting little someones ready for bed, you can listen to a story or two. The stories may be new to you or old favorites. They may even be different, possibly gorier, versions of those stories you now share with your children. Listen, wherever you get podcasts.

  1. 4D AGO

    The White Slipper

    A king seriously injures his foot and only one person is able to bring him relief. When his specially treated shoe is lost, so is all hope; the man responsible for his freedom from pain has died. Is there anyone living who may ease his pain?

  2. JAN 14

    The White Doe

    After the birth of her greatly-anticipated child, a queen fails to show proper respect to the crab-fairy responsible; in retaliation, the crab-fairy curses the infant princess to never know sunlight until she reaches her fifteenth birthday. Years later, just before that all-important birthday, her

  3. JAN 7

    The Hoodie-Crow

    A young woman agrees to marry a hoodie-crow, and all is well until her three babies are stolen. When her crow husband also disappears, the young woman sets out on a quest to reunite her family.

  4. 12/31/2025

    Which was the Foolishest?

    Two wives try to convince their husbands of more and more outrageous things to prove which man is more foolish in this Icelandic tale!

  5. 12/24/2025

    Mohammed with the Magic Finger

    A boy with unusual abilities saves his uncle’s life three times; when the two set out to seek their fortunes, which one will save the other?

  6. 12/17/2025

    How Some Wild Animals Became Tame Ones

    Who doesn’t love a wedding? When a miller invites several animal chiefs to his wedding, a young lad tries to warn them away from the event; will any of the animals listen?

  7. 12/10/2025

    The Ugly Duckling

    You may already be familiar with the basic story of a misfit duckling, but there’s more to the story than you probably know!

  8. 12/03/2025

    The Wicked Wolverine

    This is the tale of a wolverine who blames everyone else for his troubles. Will he continue in his wicked ways, or meet a grisly end?

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What is Family Folktales? Think of it as story time on demand. Whether you're running errands, trying to make dinner, or getting little someones ready for bed, you can listen to a story or two. The stories may be new to you or old favorites. They may even be different, possibly gorier, versions of those stories you now share with your children. Listen, wherever you get podcasts.

Information

  • Creator
    Jenny Ellis
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Family Folktales

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