I migliori Folksy podcast (2024)

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"Disappearances" by Mrs. Gaskell | 2x20 35:44

4+ y ago35:44

35:44

Let's hear about a disappearance, shall we...or two...or ten....oh what the hell. --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message - https://anchor.fm/folksy/message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list - https://www.thefamouspeople.c…

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"The Reticence of Lady Anne" by Saki | 2x19 13:30

4+ y ago13:30

13:30

Saki is the G.O.A.T of short short fiction twists. Don't believe me? Listen on, my friend... --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message - https://anchor.fm/folksy/message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list - https://www.thefam…

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"Life of Ma Parker" by Katherine Mansfield | 2x18 27:20

4+ y ago27:20

27:20

Life is hard, you say? Hear about Ma Parker's life and get back to me on that... --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list --- Follow me on Instagram. I'm also @izersocial everywhere else, b…

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"The Dilettante" by Edith Wharton | 2x17 32:04

4+ y ago32:04

32:04

Men have been trying to screw over women for ages, it seems....figuratively, and literally. --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list --- Follow me on Instagram. I'm also @izersocial everywh…

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"The Curate's Friend" by E.M. Forster | 2x16 25:12

4+ y ago25:12

25:12

The story of a faun(satyr) and a man(man). Because sometimes things are not as they seem.... --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list --- Follow me on Instagram. I'm also @izersocial everyw…

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"Greville Fane" by Henry James | 2x15 1:00:18

4+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Writing is a great profession. Child-rearing? Not so much... --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list --- Follow me on Instagram. I'm also @izersocial everywhere else, but I'm too lazy to p…

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"Two Friends" by Guy de Maupassant | 2x14 27:44

4+ y ago27:44

27:44

Just a story of two friends, trying to get some fishing done, in a warzone. You know how it goes... --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folksy/message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list: www.thefamous…

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"The Gift of The Magi" by O Henry | 2x13 21:30

4+ y ago21:30

21:30

O Henry does poignancy better than he does comedy. Just saying. #NotSoHumbleOpinion --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folksy/message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list: www.thefamouspeople.com/19th-…

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"Sunday at Home" by Nathaniel Hawthorne | 2x12 26:24

4+ y ago26:24

26:24

The brave tale of one man who didn't want to go to Church.... --- Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century. Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/folksy/message --- This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list: www.thefamouspeople.com/19th-century-short-story-wr…

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"An Upheaval" by Anton Chekhov | 2x11 26:32

4+ y ago26:32

26:32

'An upheaval' is what Mister Chekhov wrote about in this story....Ring a bell, anyone? .____, Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century ._. This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list: www.thefamouspeople.com/19th-century-short-story-writers.php .____. Follow me on I…

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Let's talk about Jules Verne | 2x10 4:34

4+ y ago4:34

4:34

We need to have a chat, folks. Because this...might not be a fun tale.... __. Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th-century ._. This, of course, is according to (and in the sequence of) this list: www.thefamouspeople.com/19th-century-short-story-writers.php .____. Follow me on Instagram for con…

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"The Lightning Rod Man" by Herman Melville | 2x9 22:16

4+ y ago22:16

22:16

You may know him as the creator of the most obsessive man in the world. And he...might not be too different from Captain Ahab..._____. Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar!. __. Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century._. This, of course, is according to (and in sequence of) this list…

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"After the Race" by James Joyce | 2x8 22:03

4+ y ago22:03

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As the world goes to hell in a handbasket, let's read a story about the normalcy of social interactions. Maybe faking it will help?._____. Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar!. __. Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century._. This, of course, is according to (and in sequence of) this …

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"Semper Idem" by Jack London | 2x7 16:50

4+ y ago16:50

16:50

So, Jack London of 'White Fang' fame writes one mean suicide story. This one. Maybe more._____. Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar!. __. Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century._. This, of course, is according to (and in sequence of) this list: www.thefamouspeople.com/19th-century-…

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"The Bookshop" by Aldous Huxley | 2x6 19:52

4+ y ago19:52

19:52

Aldous Huxley low-key looks a 19th century Benedict Cumberbatch, and his stories sound like a character the Batch would play. Was the 19th century...cool? . Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar! . Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century. . This, of course, is according to (and in seq…

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"Hunting the Deceitful Turkey" by Mark Twain | 2x5 12:05

4+ y ago12:05

12:05

Mark Twain may have had a little girl fetish in his later years, but early on, he was pretty good with little boys too.... Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar! Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century. This, of course, is according to (and in sequence of) this list: www.thefamouspeop…

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"Obtaining Supplies: Hospital Sketches" by Louisa May Alcott - 2x4 27:49

5y ago27:49

27:49

Beneath Louisa May Alcott's genius writing style lies a firebrand activist. See if you can catch a glimpse of it in this week's tale.Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar!Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century.This, of course, is according to (and in sequence of) this list: https://w…

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"The Homecoming" by Rabindranath Tagore | 2x3 20:16

5y ago20:16

20:16

Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar! Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century. This, of course, is according to (and in sequence of) this list: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/19th-century-short-story-writers.php Follow me on Instagram for content there too...soon. Here: https://inst…

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"The Angel of the Odd" by Edgar Allan Poe | 2x2 28:32

5y ago28:32

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This...was unexpected, but Edgar Allan Poe has a wit I like. Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar! Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century. This, of course, is according to (and in sequence of) this list: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/19th-century-short-story-writers.php Wanna see …

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"My Old Man" by Ernest Hemingway | 2x1 37:40

5y ago37:40

37:40

This is a PG rated podcast, aiite? All Ernest Hemingway fans beware, I do Not, repeat, DO NOT say the b-word. Even though Mr. Hemingway was kind enough to leave the usage at a minimum. Folksy is back with a storytelling avatar! Season 2 of Folksy features Golden Olden Tales from the best short story writers of the 19th century. This, of course, is …

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All New Folksy Season 2 - Golden Olden Tales | Sat, 6PM 0:41

5y ago0:41

0:41

Saturday. It's a good day. That's about to be better. With all new stories and a brand new plotline, Folksy is back for a blazing second season. Saturdays 6PM IST, on Spotify (and pretty much everywhere else). I'll be waiting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message…

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Rapunzel (A "Grimm" Weekend) | 1x24 14:42

5y ago14:42

14:42

Where a besotted stalker jumps down a 20 foot (ell?) tower only to stab his eyes. And nothing else. Also, witches are misrepresented. BIG TIME>--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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The Wolf and the Seven Kids (A "Grimm" Weekend) | 1x23 10:36

5y ago10:36

10:36

Be vewwy vewwy afwaiid. The big bad wolf is out hunting KIDS!!!!!!! Second day of the "Grimm" weekend trilogy.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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The Frog King (A "Grimm" Weekend) | 1x22 11:47

5y ago11:47

11:47

A new naming convention, a new cover, and a triple tale fiesta weekend. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED??!?!?!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Pepper and Salt" by Howard Pyle | 1x21 21:04

5y ago21:04

21:04

The Howard Pyle pile continues this week, as we read, not about pirates, but about red-dressed huntsmen-bothering devils. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood" by Howard Pyle | 1x20 38:41

5y ago38:41

38:41

Join us on the harrowing journey of Robin hood, complete with murder, gore, violence and hazing. And that's just the prologue! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Philippine Folk Tales" by Mabel Cook Cole | 1x19 19:48

5y ago19:48

19:48

Get ready for some more mythological shenanigans, as we revisit the Philippines through the pen of another forgotten female. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Myths and Legends of Japan" by F H Davis | 1x18 12:04

5y ago12:04

12:04

In this week's foray, we revisit the Japanese islands' diaspora of mythology. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Legends of Gods and Ghosts" by W.D. Westervelt | 1x17 24:50

5y ago24:50

24:50

Hop on to the story seeker, as we explore the titular tale with both ghosts and gods in this Hawaiian mythic tale.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Folk Tales from the Russian" by Verra Blumenthal | 1x16 22:48

5y ago22:48

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In this episode, we explore Russian folklore, with the words of legendary (and literally unacknowledged) Verra Blumenthal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling | 1x15 13:58

5y ago13:58

13:58

This week's episode encapsulates Rudyard Kipling's mastery of bedtime tales, as we read his pourqouis tale of how the Whale got its throat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Indian Tales" by Rudyard Kipling | 1x14 1:15:57

5y ago1:15:57

1:15:57

In this week's episode, we read a not-quite "Indian Tale", in the form of "The Finest Story in the World", by the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, ever.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Arabian Nights Entertainment" by Andrew Lang | 1x13 26:24

5y ago26:24

26:24

This week, we read Andrew Lang's interpretation of One Thousand and One Nights, a true classic in folklore.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"Tales of King Arthur" by Andrew Lang | 1x12 19:18

5y ago19:18

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Prolific late-19th Century folk tale collector Andrew Lang brings us this version of the legend of Britain's greatest warlord, the Once and Future King. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message

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"A Treasury of Eskimo Tales" by Clara Kern Bayliss | 1x11 20:58

5+ y ago20:58

20:58

Annangai! This week's tales comes from the chilly tundra of Eskimo-land! (JK, there's no such place, and yes it sounds kinda demeaning, but then again, so does this week's book). With a repeat appearance by last week's author, Clara Kern Bayliss, a talented authoress still missing her own Wikipedia entry. Hear on! Welcome back to Folksy, the folk l…

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"Philippine Folk-Tales" by Clara Kern Bayliss | 1x10 10:17

5+ y ago10:17

10:17

Magandang araw, and welcome to another episode of the Folksy Podcast. This week, we explore a bit of Filipino folk culture, with a tale in the stylings of Aesop's Fables and the Panchtantra. Welcome back to Folksy, the folk literature podcast. Join us as we explore the legends, myths and storytelling traditions of the ones that came before. Check o…

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"The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen | 1x9 14:16

5+ y ago14:16

14:16

The original version of the story of how the fashion-conscious Emperor went on a naked walk around town. Welcome back to Folksy, the folk literature podcast. Join us as we explore the legends, myths and storytelling traditions of the ones that came before. Check out the subreddit! - https://www.reddit.com/r/izersocial (make sure to submit your fave…

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"The Golden Beetle" by Norman Hinsdale Pitman | 1x8 29:36

5+ y ago29:36

29:36

The Chinese version of the story behind why dogs hate cats. Warning: An animal dies. Welcome back to Folksy, the folk literature podcast. Join us as we explore the legends, myths and storytelling traditions of the ones that came before. Check out the subreddit! - https://www.reddit.com/r/izersocial (make sure to submit your faves in the submission …

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"The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde | 1x7 29:22

5+ y ago29:22

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The touching memoir of a fictitious leaden prince with golden skin, and a sparrow with a heart too big for its body. Welcome back to Folksy, the folk literature podcast. Join us as we explore the legends, myths and storytelling traditions of the ones that came before. Check out the subreddit! - https://www.reddit.com/r/izersocial (make sure to subm…

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"Box of Robbers" by L Frank Baum | 1x6 23:02

5+ y ago23:02

23:02

Be ready to be very afraid...of opening unmarked luggage from distant relatives. L Frank Baum spins a fizzy yarn of childish antic and abundant wonder in 'Box of Robbers. Welcome back to Folksy, the folk literature podcast. Join us as we explore the legends, myths and storytelling traditions of the ones that came before. Check out the subreddit! - …

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"Stories from Old Greece and Rome" by Emilie K. Baker | 1x5 13:30

5+ y ago13:30

13:30

Mythomagic ensues, as we dive headlong into the story of the trickster who brought humanity the gift of fire, only to be punished for an eternity for his temerity in the face of Gods...Check out the subreddit! - https://www.reddit.com/r/izersocial (make sure to submit your faves in the submission thread!!)Welcome back to Folksy, the folk literature…

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"Tom Tit Tot" by Joseph Jacobs | 1x4 16:16

5+ y ago16:16

16:16

Deja vu strikes, as we read 'Tom Tit Tot', a seeming variation on the classic tale of 'Rumplestiltskin', only with less gold and more....well, you'll find out. The story comes from "English Fairy Tales", a collection by Joseph Jacobs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message…

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"Viking Tales" collected by Jennie Hall | 1x3 18:54

5+ y ago18:54

18:54

From the halls of Valhalla comes this collection of skalds' sagas by Jennie Hall :p If you've been following the Norse pantheon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you're in for a lot of revelations, old school style. Listen on, my fellow bibliophile! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/folksy/message…

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"My Lord Bag of Rice" by Yei Theodora Ozaki | 1x2 21:01

5+ y ago21:01

21:01

This week, we read from Yei Theodora Ozaki's "Japanese Fairy Tales" collection - specifically, "My Lord Bag of Rice", the first story. It's a quaint old tale with a happy ending (spoilers alert! :p)What did you think about the story? Let's get talkin'! Holla at me on Insta and/or Twitter @izersocial. Follow the progress on @folksypodcast--- Send in…

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"Vikram and the Vampire" by Sir Richard Francis Burton | 1x1 1:28:49

5+ y ago1:28:49

1:28:49

'This has all the airs and graces of a period piece.' - izer Enjoy the Introduction to Sir Richard Francis Burton's 'Vikram and the Vampire', or 'Tales of Hindu devilry. A nice little dip into the pool for the first episode. What did you think about the story? Let's get talkin'! Holla at me on Insta and/or Twitter @izersocial. Follow the progress o…

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Folksy - The Folk Literature Podcast - Premieres 1st June - Trailer 1:42

5+ y ago1:42

1:42

Do you like listening to stories? Folksy is the podcast where we explore some of the most amazing folk literature ever. How? By me reading it to you, of course. Hi! I'm izer, and I love reading stories. Especially these ones. Because, you know what? It's got fables, fairy tales and everything in the middle. Premieres 1st June. In the meantime, as l…

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