Folklore of the Universe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This episode is themed around Turkish folklore! I talk about the Evil Eye and the Nazar, before covering our Monster of the Week: the Gulyabani, a Turkish story: The Fish-Peri, and an Azerbaijani story: The Trickster Goat. Come learn why to always bring your sewing gear with you, why you shouldn't trust babies, and why animals in clothes are up to no good.  Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

In this spooky(ish) special, we look at some Halloween traditions and legends. The Monster of the Week is the Will O'The Wisp, and the story is Stingy Jack. Come learn what all this Halloween business is about, and where it comes from! Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

In this episode, we look at an Iberian Monster of the Week, The Santa Compaña, a Hawaiian story: Battle of the Owls, and an Ethiopian story: The Cunning Fox. Come learn about ghost morality, why you should respect owls, and which alpha-predators it's ok to make fun of.  Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

For the Autumn Equinox, I'm taking a special look at some harvest traditions, a harvest related monster of the week: Corn Dolly's, as well as a (vaguely) harvest related Irish story: The Field of Boliauns. Come learn how to keep all your plants from dying, and how to address a Leprechaun who's out partying.  Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

In this episode I start making upgrades to the show! We also look at an Estonian monster of the week: The Kratt, and then go into a Grimm's fairy tale: The Water of Life, and an Irish one: The Doctor's Fetch. Come enjoy the new 'quality' and also learn how to stop the robot uprising, why people who get free stuff are good people, and why you shouldn't keep a mirror in your room Contact me at: contactkyleshort@gmail.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

In this short episode I use up the last of my free hosting. The monster of the week is the Haakapainizi from Kawaiisu folklore. I also look at two short Irish stories, The Black Dog and The Black Steed. Come learn why grasshoppers are so noisy, why you should convince people you're evil, and why we need socialized magic.  Contact me at contactkyleshort@gmail.com Find me on Youtube at Kyle Short Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode I try and pretend that it isn't a billion degrees outside and focus on stories from nice cold snowy places. The monster of the week is the Slavic Leshy, and we also look at an Inuit story: The Girl Who Married an Atliarusek, and a Siberian one: How the Sun was Rescued. Come learn why chopping trees is bad, why you should marry your kids to magical beings, and how committees will save the world. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode we look at the Australian monster the Yara-ma-yha-who, then look at a Maasai story, The Origin of Death, and an Iranian story: The Shepherd Who Found a Treasure. Come learn why you should NOT get eaten by the Australian wildlife, why it's good to participate in spelling bees, and why you should listen to your friends DnD stories. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode we look at a Philippine demon: the WakWak, and we cover a Nigerian story: Why the Bat Flies by Night, and an Indian one: The Mongoose and the Brahman's wife. Come learn why you can't trust your ears, why we need to combat anti-bat propaganda, and why Mongeese need lawyers. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

This week we go back to full length episodes! (But not really) We also have the Pooka as our monster of the week, and look at a Tlingit story: How Raven Stole the Sun. Come learn why you should take a Taxi home, and why you should be nice to Ravens. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In the last of the shorter episodes, we cover the Cornish Knocker as our Monster of the Week, and a Russian story: The Two Rivers. Come learn why its good to leave food lying around, and why rivers do the things they do. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this probably not unlucky episode we look at some various animals blamed for bad luck, and cover a Chinese story: The Favorite of Fortune, and Child of Ill Luck. Come learn which animals are evil, and why eighteen is the ideal number of dragons to have. Music by Kevin MacLeod. 

In this episode, for the monster of the week I talk about the Cherufe, and then cover a Celtic story: The Horned Women. Come learn about the morality of lava monsters, and why you need to invest in feet-water. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode I talk a bit about fossils, talk about feathered serpents in the new Monster of the Week segment, and then go into a Japanese story: Momotaro. Come learn how fossils work, why we need more flying serpents, and why pheasants aren't completely useless. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode we go back to the beginnings, with a Grimm's fairy story: The White Snake, and an Irish one: The Fairy Spy. Come learn why marine biology is important to know, and why Fairies make bad roommates. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode I talk a bit about petroglyphs before getting into the stories; we have an Australian one: The Galah and Oolah the Lizard, and a Ghanaian one: The Bag of Salt. Come learn why you shouldn't hide from your crimes under a Bindeah bush, and why being salty is a good thing. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this special episode, we drop the regular format to look at some traditions and significance around the Spring Equinox. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

Welcome to an especially magic (maybe) episode! This week I cover three stories, a Kiowa one, and Arapaho one, and a Thai one- Dao Luk Kai. Come learn the relationship between bears and geology, and why sacrificing pets is not part of a healthy relationship. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

We're back with a slightly shorter episode this week. I cover a Hungarian story: Cinder Jack, a Zulu story: Clever Jackal Gets Away, and an Irish one: Lanty M'Cluskey's Fairy Boon. Come learn why being the youngest kid can get you magic, why you shouldn't antagonize lions, and why bad zoning can get you cursed. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode I finish off the continents, with a Mongolian story: How the Camel Lost his Good Looks, an Incan one: The Incan Flood Myth, and an Australian one: The Bunyip. Come learn why you want your car to look good, why llamas make the best apocalypse detectors, and why veal is dangerous for you. Music by Kevin Macleod.

In this northern-themed episode I cover three stories, a Russian one: Baba Yaga, a Chukchi one: Reindeer, Crow, and Evil Spirit, and a Seneca one: Turtle Races with Beaver. Come learn why treating your things good can prevent starvation, why you need to learn how to fly, and why turtles might steal your identity. Music by Kevin MacLeod. 

In this episode I've got an Irish folk tale: The Fairies Revenge, and an Arabian one: The Tale of the Hunchback. Learn why you should leave coffee lying around, and why you need to cut up your food properly. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

In this episode I go into a Japanese folk tale: The Tea-Kettle of Good luck, a Yoruba one: The Elephant, the Tortoise, and the Hare, and a Ghanaian one: What Spider Learned from Frog. Learn why you should look after your kitchen utensils, why you shouldn't trust tortoises, and why frogs should rule the universe. Music by Kevin Macleod.

In this first episode I dive into the first two Grimm's Fairy Stories: The Frog King and Iron Henry, as well as: Cat and Mouse in partnership. Come learn how to properly treat amphibians, and why you shouldn't trust things that can eat you. Music courtesy of Kevin MacLeod.