Family Folktales

Kyle Cook
Family Folktales

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. 3H AGO

    The Story of the King who Would See Paradise

    After conversing with a holy man, a king tells him he would like just a glimpse of Paradise, as it was difficult for him to understand what he could not see; the holy man agrees, but not just yet. When the time comes, will the king remember what he sees?

  2. JUL 2

    The Magic Swan

    Tired of being blamed for everything by his older brothers, a young man takes the advice of an old woman and steals a magic swan. Will this bird lead to his fortune, or lead him to ruin?

  3. JUN 25

    Uraschimataro and the Turtle

    A brave and bold young fisherman spares the life of a small turtle. In return, years later the turtle saves the fisherman and brings him to a castle beneath the sea – but what will happen when the fisherman wants to return to his home and parents?

  4. JUN 18

    How a Fish Swam in the Air and a Hare in the Water

    A man finds a buried pot of gold and silver, but is hesitant to tell his over-sharing wife. How can he share the good fortune with his wife, while protecting them both from unwanted questions? A man finds a buried pot of gold and silver, but is hesitant to tell his over-sharing wife. How can he share the good fortune with his wife, while protecting them both from unwanted questions?

  5. JUN 11

    The Ratcatcher

    The perils of insisting on following an agreement exactly are detailed in this retelling of the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

  6. JUN 4

    The Three Little Pigs

    Three little pigs are very happy in their homes of mud, cabbage, and brick. How happy will they be when the fox comes to visit?

  7. MAY 28

    Lucky Luck

    Years after his father goes to war, a prince marries against the king’s stated wishes. When the prince’s loyal servant foils the king’s murderous plans, the king insists on his death. It’s up to the prince to restore his servant to life, but first he must find Lucky Luck.

  8. MAY 21

    A Fairy's Blunder

    An unthinking fairy gives a devastating “gift” to the inhabitants of an island, and hundreds of years later the repercussions continue. Will she be able to rectify her mistake, or will she just make matters worse?

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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.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Cook
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2025
  • Episodes
    270
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Family Folktales

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