Folklore of the Universe

Kyle Short

This is a podcast where I share and discuss folk stories and fairy tales from around the universe! Come for the cultural learning, stay for the inane rambling.

  1. 03/19/2020

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 32: Spring Special 2 Flower-Boogalo

    Today is the Spring Equinox, so we now look at some springtime traditions from various cultures across Asia. Come learn about some spring traditions from India, Japan, and China. Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

  2. 02/28/2020

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 31: Mountain Views

    In this vaguely mountainous episode, we look at a Japanese creature: the Daidarabotchi, before going into a Nepalese story: The Sparrow's Lost Bean, and a Swiss story: How a Robber Band Was Tricked. Come learn how terra-forming works, how to teach your children political philosophy, and why background checks are important to do.  Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

  3. 02/14/2020

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 30: New Horizons

    In this episode we look at a new sub-section of folklore, specifically what arose in colonial areas. The monster of the week is the Curupira from Brazil, then we have a United States story: Fifty Cent Piece, a French-Canadian story: The Devil and the Werewolves, and a Mexican story: The Bells. Come learn why you can't trust footprints, why you should always have your ghost encyclopedia, what the difference between jealousy and envy is, and why necromancy is the best home defense. Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

  4. 01/31/2020

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 29: A Toad, A Bee, A Rooster, and A Tiger All Walk Into Heaven...

    It's just the same old format, with the return of our amphibious friends! In this episode we have an Arabian monster of the week: the Zaratan. Then we have an Indian story: The Gold-Giving Serpent, and a Vietnamese one: The Rain King. Come learn why you should always get island insurance, why snakes are misjudged, and why you should always bet on the tiger.  Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

  5. 01/17/2020

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 28: New Year Anniversary

    In this episode, we celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast and also look at why New Years is on New Years! For the monster of the week we have a Chinese creature, the Nian and then we have two Grimm's Fairy Tales: The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, and The Wonderful Musician. Come learn why celebrating New Years is important, the nuances of Medieval stranger danger, and why musicians are jerks. Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

  6. 12/21/2019

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 27: Winter Special

    Today's the winter solstice, so we've got an extra chilly episode! In this special winter episode we look at some European winter traditions that have led up to modern day Christmas, and other related things. Come learn where all this stuff comes from! Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

  7. 12/13/2019

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 26: Turtle Strikes Again

    In this episode our monster of the week is a Korean one: the Bulgae. We also have two Congolese stories: The Turtle and the Man, and Why the Crocodile Does Not Eat the Hen. Come learn how to resurrect dogs, why you shouldn't go to the casino with a turtle, and why crocodiles are the most wholesome reptiles.  Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

  8. 11/29/2019

    Folklore of the Universe- Episode 25: A Dash of Winter

    In this quarterly episode I yet again base the show off my local weather, giving us another wintry episode! In this one we look at our icy monster of the week: Jack Frost, an Aleut story: The Old Man of the Volcano, and a Siberian Yukaghir story: The Shaman Who Turned Into a Fox. Come learn who makes your pipes freeze, why volcanoes are so jazzy, and why you should treat your children in-laws well. Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

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This is a podcast where I share and discuss folk stories and fairy tales from around the universe! Come for the cultural learning, stay for the inane rambling.

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  • Creator
    Kyle Short
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Folklore of the Universe