Afro Tales Podcast Amon Mazingo

Welcome to the Afro Tales podcast, where we set sail into the rich tapestry of stories from Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode we find ourselves in Alabama and your storyteller, Amon Mazingo, will bring to life the cunning and clever Miss Molly Cottontail. Discover how she outwits Mister Fox and Hungry Billy in a tale that's bound to leave you pondering the intricacies of folklore characters. After the tale, join Chef for a culinary adventure inspired by the story, as he shares his mouth-watering recipe for black folks shrimp and grits. Dive into this episode for a blend of culture, humor, and deliciousness!

Book: Cut From the Same Cloth
Retold By: Robert D. San Souci & Brian Pinkey

Chef, has served up a savory breakfast. We are having Black Folks Shrimp & Grits. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Black Folks Shrimp & Grits
https://blackpeoplesrecipes.com/black-folks-shrimp-and-grits/
Chapters:
(00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent
(00:23) Jenny asked Aunt Nancy to tell her a story about Molly Cottontail
(10:11) American women of myth, legend and tall tale by Robert D. San Souci
(15:17) Molly used feminine wows to trick hungry Billy and Mister Fox
(19:27) Today we will be creating black folks shrimp and grits

Rabbit Stories:
Aint No chicken
https://www.afrotalescast.com/aint-no-chicken/ 
Lil Girl & Bruh Rabbit
https://www.afrotalescast.com/lil-girl-and-bruh-rabbit/ 
Brer Rabbit Gets Married
https://www.afrotalescast.com/brer-rabbit-gets-married/ 

Mental Health Texas
https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
Podcast Artwork:
Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
Music:
Artist- Jahzzar
Album- Home Excerpt
Song- Railroad's Whiskey Co
URL: 
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Home/Railroads_Whiskey_Co/ 
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ 

SFX:
https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in the South. We meet a snake who is having a seriously bad time and looking for a way to improve his lot in life. His wife makes a suggestion and he takes it. The only problem his new blessing is harming the rest of the animal kingdom. What will they do to fix the problem? Only one way to find out. 
Book: Talk that Talk
Retold By: Julius Lester
Edited By:  Linda Goss/Marian E. Barnes

Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Chicken Pot Pie. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Chicken Pot Pie
https://www.africanbites.com/chicken-pot-pie/ 

Snake Stories:
Help or No Help
https://www.afrotalescast.com /help-or-no-help/
The Man the Snake & the Fox
https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-man-the-snake-the-fox/ 

Mental Health Texas
https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
Podcast Artwork:
Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
Music:
Artist- Jason Shaw
Album- Audionautix Acoustic
Song- Plantation
URL: 
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15/ 
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ 

SFX:
https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves on the east coast. We receive a story about a beautiful crow and what it does to save its friends. Although we do not know whose story it is, we do know it is a very good story. So sit back, relax and listen. 
Book: Rainbow Crow
Retold By Nancy Van Laan

****Why this story is not considered Nanticoke/Lenape****
https://nanticokelenapemuseum.org/learning-center/curriculum-guidelines/1347/non-historical-stories-and-prophesies-fiction-and-fairy-tales/ 

Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Indigenous Dumplings w/Berries. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Indigenous Dumplings w/Berries
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/indigenous-dumplings-with-berries-13482066 

Animal Stories:
Friends
https://www.afrotalescast.com/friends/ 
Why the Bananas Belong to the Monkeys
https://www.afrotalescast.com/why-the-bananas-belong-to-the-monkeys/ 
The Hummingbird & Ibis Stories
https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-hummingbird-and-ibis-stories/ 

Mental Health Texas
https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
Podcast Artwork:
Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
Music:
Artist- Mr. Smith
Album- Guitarista
Song- Desert Wind
URL: 
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/guitarista/desert-wind/ 
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

SFX:
https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Minnesota. As we venture we meet the Ojibwe people and listen to their story of the Star Maiden and how she blessed us with her beauty. Come take a listen and honor this beautiful woman. 
Book: The Star Maiden
Retold By Barbara Juster Esbensen

Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Ojibwe Fish Cakes. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Ojibwe Fish Cakes
https://chefbolek.blogspot.com/2021/03/ojibwe-fish-cakes.html 

legendary Women Stories:
Soyan
https://www.afrotalescast.com/soyan/ 
The Legend of Veronica Amazonica
https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-legend-of-veronica-amazonica/ 
The Duaghter of the Sun
https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-daughter-of-the-sun/ 

Mental Health Texas
https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
Podcast Artwork:
Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
Music:
Artist- Nate Loper
Album- Old Tolchaco
Song- Southwest Native American Indian Flute Music
URL: https://pixabay.com/music/world-old-tolchaco-southwest-native-american-indian-flute-music-176524/ 

SFX:
https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Maryland. We meet a man larger than life and living in a time when being that way made you a slave to other men. Big Sixteen is here and we have just a few of his many adventures. 
Book: Big Sixteen
Retold By Mary Calhoun

Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Crispy Maryland Blue Catfish. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Biscuits & Gravy
https://marylandsbest.maryland.gov/crispy-maryland-blue-catfish/

legendary men Stories:
how Nehemiah Got Free
https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-nehemiah-got-free/ 
Jean Britisse the Champ
https://www.afrotalescast.com/jean-britisse-the-champ/ 
High John & the Walkin Stick
https://www.afrotalescast.com/high-john-the-walkin-stick/ 

Mental Health Texas
https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
Podcast Artwork:
Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
Music:
Artist- Jason Shaw
Album- Audionautix Acoustic
Song- Plantation
URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3
Curator: ccCommunity
Copyright: Attribution 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ 

SFX:
https://freesound.org/

Today we find ourselves in Virginia. We meet Mz Hattie and find that she has been living alone for quite some time. Dealing with the change in weather and the pest she soon gets a visitor who can help her with her problem. Will this new visitor stay for a while or leave as soon as the job is done? only one way to find out. 
Book: Her Stories
By Virginia Hamilton

Chef, has served up a savory dish. We are having Biscuits & Gravy. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Biscuits & Gravy
https://iheartrecipes.com/biscuits-and-gravy-recipe/ 

Get your MAGIC MIND here:
https://www.magicmind.com/JANafrotales 
My Code at Checkout:  AFROTALES20

Cat Stories:
Catskinella
https://www.afrotalescast.com/catskinella/ 
Lonna & the Cat-Woman
https://www.afrotalescast.com/lonna-and-the-cat-woman/ 
Lena & Big One Tiger
https://www.afrotalescast.com/lena-big-one-tiger/ 

Mental Health Texas
https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:
Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  
Podcast Artwork:
Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6
Music:
Artist- Jason Shaw
Album- Audionautix Acoustic
Song- Minstrel 
URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/MINSTREL______________________2-17 
http://freemusicarchive.org/ 
Copyright: Attribution 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ 

SFX:
https://freesound.org/