The Fisherman's Axe

Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think a ...  Show more

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic ...  Show more

A classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale. 

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All aboard the Story Train! Find a comfy seat, we’re about to leave the station and you know what that means, we’re going someplace new! We’re in ancient Greece! And over there is a very famous storyteller named Aesop, who is penning one of his very famous fables! Today’s fable w ...  Show more

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Our narrator tells a great fishing story whicfh begins at the home of an old local fisherman with two beautiful daughters and continues with a battle of wits between he and a huge trout followed by some good country advice.