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Sandman Stories Presents

Dustin Steichmann

Tired but can"t fall asleep? Here I do my best to find interesting stories from the public domain and read them to you until you fall asleep. The stories are mostly folktales from around the world. Best listened to during work, during commutes, when you are trying to fall asleep, or any time that you need a calm friend to read to you. Enjoy! All of my links can be found here~ https://linktr.ee/Sandmanstoriespresents

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00:25:12

EP 279: Japan- The Mirror Of Matsuyama (Ozaki)

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2025/04/10

#japan #stepmomIn this story, a young woman loses her mom. She is still a good daughter, but when dad remarries, there is discord in the home. Can staring into a mirror bring mom back?Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora OzakiNarrator: Dustin SteichmannSound FX: 10 Min Rain by Dustin SteichmannMusic: 歌舞伎舞踊　長唄　汐汲　藤間　沙都若Podcast Shoutout: Uncanny JapanListener Shoutout: Limerick IrelandPhoto Credit: "Bitchu Matsuyama Casle observatory202111-1" by Jogungagon is licensed under CC BY-SA

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00:09:05

EP 278: India- The Tiger and The Rats, The Adventures...

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2025/04/03

#india #himalaya #folktaleStory 1: The Tiger and The RatsStory 2: The Adventures of a BirdStory 3: The Legend of Naldehra TempleSource: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth DracottNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Sreevidhya Chandramouli with Poovalur Sriji: South Indian Classical Music from OregonPhoto Credit: "Aobao" by AprilWang2009 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Podcast Shoutout: Crime Divers. Alas the Scottish sisters have ended their show, there are still a ton of episodes, and

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00:12:09

EP 277: Ghana- How Mushrooms First Grew; Farmer...

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2025/03/27

#ghana #goldcoast #mushroomsIn today's story, we learn about passing and paying debts which turns into ants making mushrooms. And in the second story, we learn about why whispering kindly to your crops means that they will turn out well. Heaven help you if you yell at them.Source: West African Folk-TalesNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: DOBET GNAHORE SINGS IN ACCRASound Effects: Down Chawaeng by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: One Mic- Black HistoryListener Shoutout: Daegu, KoreaPhoto Credit:

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00:23:09

EP 276: Georgia- The Prince (Wardrop)

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2025/03/20

#Saqartvelo #georgia #folktaleIn this story, a prince has to jump through a whole bunch of hoops after he is promised to a dangerous witch. Will he ever find the golden slippers?Source: Georgian Folk Tales Translated by Marjory WardropNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Folk-Roll - Adjaruli. Radio Ar Daidardo LiveSound Effects: Backyard by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout: The History of Saqartvelo GeorgiaListener Shoutout: Bay of Plenty, NZPicture credit: "Golden Slipper" by That Other

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00:12:54

EP 275: Ecuador- The Cock of the Cathedral; Captain...

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2025/03/13

#ecuador #galapagos #piratesIn the first story, a drunkard gets taught a lesson by a magical rooster. And in the second story, a pirate hides his treasure, only to have to act like a nut. Listen in and enjoySource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ By Mario CondeNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic:BRUMAS (pasillo) - Camilo Torres Flores y Camilo TorresSound Effects: Hugo Caverzasi, XC554285. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/554285; Hugo

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00:15:37

EP 274: Bengal- The Origin of Opium (Day)

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2025/03/06

#bengal #opium #folktaleIn this story, we see a humble mouse work its way up to being a queen. Will it ever be happy? And what does opium have to do with it? listen in and learnSource:Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari DayNarrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic:Pyar tumhara Baba pran hai mera || B K NishaSound Effects: Farm Morning by Dustin SteichmannPodcast Shoutout:The Endless KnotListener Shoutout:Kohima IndiaPhoto Credit: "Red-Poppy-Flower-Field_283110-480x360" by Public Domain Photos is

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00:17:17

EP 273: Azores- Why The Alveloa Bird Received A...

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2025/02/27

#azores #islands #saintIn the first story we learn about a bird that helps the holy mother. In the second we learn about a loud mouth bird that gets cursed. In the third we learn why St Peter's mom stands just outside of heaven. And in the final story, we learn about a woman who is turned into an owl. Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Martín Codax "Mandad'ei comigo". Sephardica & Emilio

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00:20:09

EP 272: Armenia- Bedik And The Invulnerable Giant...

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2025/02/20

#Armenia #Folklore #giantIn this story, a young prince named Bedik meets an invincible giant who loves a foreign princess. Bedik promises to get that princess for him, and then regrets it. Will they end up together? Source: The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia A. G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: Heavier Rain by Dustin Steichmann Music: Գուսան Շահեն- Էլինարի մոր երգը Gusan Shahen-Elinari mor erge Podcast Shoutout: Nuzzle House grumpy old

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00:08:55

EP 271: Panchatantra- ch19 Shell-Neck, Slim, And...

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2025/02/13

#panchatantra #india #sagaIn the first story, we learn why it is bad to talk with your mouth full. And in the second story we learn why it is best to plan ahead or at least fake it, lest you be beaten. Source: ⁠Panchatantra Arthur W Ryder⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: ⁠Amith Nadig - Carnatic Flute - Bilahari Raga Sound Effects: Down Chaweng by Dustin Steichmann Photo Credit: "Myrtle the Turtle" by SeeMidTN.com (aka Brent) is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Happy Valentine's Day y'all

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00:15:37

EP 270: Türkiye- The Forty Princes and The Seven...

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2025/02/06

#Turkey #folktalesIn this story, there are forty brothers. They want forty brides from the same mother. It's a pretty tall task, especially when the brothers keep ignoring their dad's advice. Source: ⁠Forty-four Turkish fairy tales by Kunos, ignacz⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Ali Şahin - Muhteşem Bir Bozlak | Dinlemeden Gecme Sound Effects: wind and trees and snow.WAV by tim.kahn -- https://freesound.org/s/253899/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0, Calm Place: Birds Singing at

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00:12:49

EP 269: Sioux- Seventh Evening Eight Evening (Eastman)

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2025/01/30

#sioux #lakota #folktalesIn the first story, we learn about being neighborly. And in the second story we learn about lucky hunting nuts. Source: WIGWAM EVENINGS SIOUX FOLK TALES RETOLD Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Silent Night: *Sung In Lakota - Tiana Spotted Thunder Sound Effects: Frog Forest by absent1010 Photo Credit: "North American Badger (Taxidea taxus)" by Jon David Nelson is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Podcast Shoutout: It's A Continent- Making Africa’s history accessible to

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00:17:53

EP 268: Philippines- The Mistaken Gifts, The Boy who...

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2025/01/23

#filipino #folktaleToday is a mixed bag of six tales all taken from Mabel Cook Cole's work focused on Itneg folklore. We have the wrong gifts, we have a turtle who is tired of a lizard, and we have a boy who turns into stone. Follow along and enjoy this sixfer Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Mabel Cook Cole Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Field's Butterfly (Paru-Parong Bukid) Sound Effects: Black-crowned Pitta by tallareta Podcast Shoutout: Film Rage Listener Shoutout: Dodoma, Tanzania

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00:17:08

EP 267: Nigeria- The final six stories of Tortoise...

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2025/01/16

#Nigeria #folktalesIn these six stories, you learn about the whip and chop trees, about Tortoise's enemies, about why crabs and tortoises don't get along, about chicken dinners and pigeons for friends, and about accurate weather forecasts. Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I. Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: OWU AWA CULTURAL FESTIVAL, IMO STATE, NIGERIA 2024 - D Sounds: thai-jungle-waterfall-cicadas.wav by trubalesk -- https://freesound.org/s/651235/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Shoutouts:

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00:10:05

EP 266: Louisiana- The Devil’s Marriage (Fortier)

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2025/01/09

#louisiana #folktale #devilWhat would you do if you married the devil? Would you bring his rooster three sacks? would you grab dirty eggs? Listen and find out Source: Louisiana folk-tales : in French dialect and English translation by Fortier, Alcée, 1856-1914. n 80131622 Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Buskers John and Lyle in New Orleans Sound Effects: Heavier Rain by Dustin Steichmann Podcast Shoutout: Legendary Africa Dr Pather brings African folktales to your front door. Listen listen

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00:19:29

EP 265: Korea- A Frog For a Husband (Griffis)

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2025/01/02

#korea #folktalesA poor farming couple has no kids. One day their pond starts to dry up. It turns out that there is a talking bullfrog living in their pond. Would he make a good adopted son? Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 액맥이타령 - 달성민속예술연합회 Sound Effects: Stream6.wav by sonicport -- https://freesound.org/s/165877/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Podcast shoutout: Afriwetu Rooted In Our Story. Celebrating Africa's History, People, Culture &

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EP 264: Japan- The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Child...

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2024/12/26

#japan #folktales #storyIn today’s story, we learn about the bamboo cutter and the moon child. It’s an old tale of the childless couple and a special child sent from the gods. They have trouble when the moon child is ready for marriage. Can the princely brothers complete her tasks? Will anyone marry princess Moonbeam? Source: Japanese Fairy Tales COMPILED BY by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: 秋の七草 Семь осенних цветов Seven Autumn Flowers Sound Effects: Long Frogs by Dustin

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EP 263: India- The man who went to find his fortune,...

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2024/12/19

#india #folktalesIn the first story, a man is off to seek his fortune. During his travels, he solves many a mystery. But will he get his own wealth? In the second story, three wise men save the kidnapped princess, do they all deserve a share of her? and in the third story, we has some Freaky Friday type body swap stuff going on. Will everyone be okay with 13 going on 30? Source: Simla Village Tales, by Alice Elizabeth Dracott Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Tamang Music Tungna &

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EP 262: Ghana- The Ungrateful Man; Why Tigers Never...

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2024/12/12

#ghana #folktalesIn the first story, we learn why man is the least trustworthy animal. In the second, we learn why tigers won't attack you unless provoked. And in the final story, we learn the meaning of "half kills one, one kills three, and three kills seven". It isn't a math riddle I promise. Source: WEST AFRICAN FOLK-TALES COLLECTED AND ARRANGED BY W. H. BARKER B.Sc. AND CECILIA SINCLAIR Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Kakraba Lobi work song for roof building Sound Effects: Long Frogs by

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00:14:52

EP 261: Georgia- The Serpent and the Peasant, The Two...

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2024/12/05

#georgia #folktaleIn the first story, a snake helps a man, but the man hurts it. Can they become friends again? and in the second story, one brother hogs all the bread and leaves his brother to starve. Luckily, he finds an old mill and is rewarded, much like the Armenian story of only a few episodes ago. Source: Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory Scott Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Adjaruli. Radio Ar Daidardo Live Sound Effects: Rio Stava in Pampeago by GirlWithSoundRecorder --

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00:09:15

EP 260: Ecuador- Lake San Pablo; The Gold Eater (Conde)

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2024/11/28

#ecuador #folktalesIn the first story, a guest is shown some hospitality by one of the servants. He repays the kind gesture with information that saves the servant's life. and in the second story, a Spanish colonizer tries to trick a boy out of some gold, but the boy's father is much wiser. Source: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma⁠⁠⁠⁠ By Mario Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Inti Illimani - San Juanito Sound Effects: 10 minute rain-

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