Episodes
Two seasons, twenty-seven episodes, nineteen countries. Each episode is a doorway into a world that's new and full of surprises.
Sushi Story from Japan
A food tale from Japan that travels through time — sushi is more than a dish, it's a time traveler shaped by history.
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Spotify Sea Salt Story from Taiwan
A lesser-known Taiwanese folktale that has transcended time, with a climax as unexpected as the island's hidden beauty.
ListenProposal Story from Cambodia
An old Khmer folktale from Cambodia that speaks to a persistent social issue — still alive today in a very special place.
ListenPearl Story from Tajikistan
A Tajik folktale from Rumi's land, where crystal-blue lakes reflect scraping mountains and a pearl teaches the value of family.
ListenEmerald Lake Story from Pakistan
A folktale from Pakistan that goes beyond the headlines — revealing a country of rich tradition, poetry, and an emerald lake steeped in legend.
ListenAndare Stories from Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan folktale from the land of serendipity, where the wit of Andare brings laughter and wisdom in equal measure.
ListenIsland Story from Brunei
A magical folktale from Brunei, a pocket-sized nation of opulence and legend on the island of Borneo.
ListenCoffee Story from Yemen
A fragrant folktale from Yemen, home of Mocha coffee, where one beloved bean carries us through mountain villages, ancient ports, and the land that helped wake the world.
ListenInterview with Storyteller/Author Dr. Csenge Zalka
A conversation with Dr. Csenge Virág Zalka, Hungary's first international storyteller, on collecting and performing traditional tales across languages and borders.
ListenEarthquake Story from Korea
A Korean folktale that trembles with the paradox of a divided land — where an ancient story explains the shaking earth beneath our feet.
ListenLunar Eclipse Story from Bangladesh
A rare lunar eclipse tale from Bangladesh, a South Asian country of wide rivers, monsoon skies, and stories shaped by the shared language of two Bengals.
Listen40 Girls’ Story from Uzbekistan
A captivating folktale from Uzbekistan, where myth and reality intertwine and forty girls shape the destiny of a Central Asian kingdom.
ListenWeaving Maiden Story from Timor-Leste
A tribute to the craft of weaving in Timor-Leste, where Tais — the handwoven traditional textile recognised by UNESCO — carries the nation's history, identity, and spirit.
ListenMan-Eating Demon Story from Nepal
A chilling Nepali folktale from Kathmandu about a fearsome man-eating giant who kidnaps and kills children — blending Hindu, Buddhist, and indigenous beliefs.
ListenSeven Suns Story from Mongolia
A Mongolian myth from the vast steppes about a legendary archer, a sky ablaze with seven suns, and a choice that, according to ancient belief, changed the world forever.
ListenDemoness of Teligang Story from Bhutan
A tale from Bhutan's rich folktale tradition about the Demoness of Teligang — shaped by fear, faith, and the fragile line between protection and destruction.
ListenSilkworm Mother Story from China
A Lunar New Year legend from China about the Silkworm Mother and the White Horse, where love, promise, and transformation reveal the mysterious origins of silk. (Season 2 finale)
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