Best Cri Africa Podcasts (2024)

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EP 240: Georgia- Ghvthisavari (I am of God) (Wardrop) 28:58

2d ago28:58

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#georgia #kartli #folktale An apple a day keeps the nine headed devi away. Also, be sure your mom isn't sending you off on errands that might get you killed. Enjoy! Source: Georgian Folk Tales Translated by Marjory Wardrop Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: SHIDA KARTLI - region in Georgia(with music Meufe Zenoni ) - by GEORGIAN svani Sound Effects…

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Matters of Fact 34:40

3d ago34:40

34:40

Technology is dramatically speeding up change. The first meeting this week of the Cabinet of President Cyril Ramaphosa's new coalition Cabinet must quickly come to grips with the ferocity of the revolution rushing towards South Africa. In all probability they will ignore it. But as futurist Neil Jacobsohn tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcas…

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A Flair for Drama feat. South Africa born comedian Sarah Tollemache 51:31

3d ago51:31

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The hilarious South African born Texas raised comedian Sarah Tollemache (The Late Show w/ James Corden) joins Lucie on the pod this week. Lucie and Sarah talk growing up with a South African Dad and an English mother in suburban Texas, being obsessed with Zulu wars, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the American mentality and so much more! Check out the Patre…

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EP 239: Ecuador- She Who Never Cries, The Macaws (Conde) 10:34

9d ago10:34

10:34

#ecuador #folktale In this episode we learn about a girl who never cries. Her tears are said to be the cure for the world, but who can make her cry? And in the second story, Source: ⁠⁠⁠Thirteen Ecuadorean Legends And A Ghost: Trece Leyendas Ecuatorianas Y Un Fantasma⁠⁠⁠ By Mario Conde Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: night_on_the_river by…

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Orchestrating Manoeuvres in the dark 29:42

11d ago29:42

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Former DA leader Tony Leon has emerged mightily relieved to get his life back after two weeks spent in the political cauldron he left behind more than a decade ago. He tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge that DA ministers in President Cyril Ramaphosa's are not going to be hogtied and will be able to make their presence felt.…

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EP 238: Bengal- The Boy whom Seven Mothers Suckled (Dey) 11:40

16d ago11:40

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#bengal #folklore In this story, the king wants a baby, and then with a new queen everything goes sideways. Anyone for a slice of mango? Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by the Rev. Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: মুর্শিদি গান –murshidi gan village song Sound Effects: coldwater_stream_01 by tim.kahn on freesound.org Podcast Shoutout: …

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Make it Count feat. Venezuelan Comedian Angelo Colina 56:58

23d ago56:58

56:58

We are back from a little break and so excited to start the new round of Immigrant Jam with the amazing Venezuelan, comedy sensation Angelo Colina. Angelo is breaking ground doing Spanish comedy in the US and taking the internet by storm. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Angelo moved to Bogota, Salt Lake City and finally to NYC! We talk being grateful…

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EP 237: Azores- The Listening King (Eells) 12:21

23d ago12:21

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#Azores #folktale In this story, three sisters get what they asked for, but some of them aim too low and get jealous. What happens when the king listens to them? Source: ⁠The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Desgarrada, "Fado Mouraria" - "Quadras soltas" Sound Effects: Ocean…

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EP 236: Armenia- The Twins (Seklemian) 19:38

1M ago19:38

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#Armenia #folklore In the story we read about some amazing twins. It has echoes of a Turkish tale from before, and one from Bengal but that is no surprise.Source: ⁠Armenian Folk Tales collected by A.G. Seklemian Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: DUDUK Martin Kazaryan - Amen aravot Sound Effects: Frogs_01.WAV by eyecandyuk Podcast shoutout: Radio O…

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EP 235: Panchatantra- Ch 15 Passion and the Owl; CH 16 Ugly's Trust Abused (Ryder) 20:02

1M ago20:02

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#panchatantra #india #folktaleIn chapter 15 a swan is killed because of a bad omen. In chapter 16, a Camel named ugly goes along with the crowd to disastrous effect.Source: ⁠⁠Panchatantra translated by Arthur W Ryder⁠⁠Narrator: Dustin SteichmannMusic: Tungna Tamang Selo By Bir Bahadur B.KSound Effects: file0268.wav by soundstew on Freesound.org"Kam…

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And What Rough Beast Next? 39:23

1M ago39:23

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Former Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon has harsh words for the Independent Electoral Commission and praise for ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula following last week’s tumultuous election results. As he heads off to join the DA’s post-election negotiating team he tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts fr…

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EP 234: Türkiye- The Laughing Apple and the Weeping Apple (Kunoz) 17:05

1M ago17:05

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#Turkey #Folklore A tale as old as time: a boy breaks a jar and is cursed to love something difficult. Will his older brothers do the right thing? of course not. Let's go Source: ⁠Forty-four Turkish Fairy Tales [1913] by Ignácz Kúnos Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Türk Müzikleri - Yosmam! Tatar Türkçesi! (a really good song!) Sound Effects: AMB…

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Profile: Bongiwe Madela - Recording Artist and testimony 38:17

2M ago38:17

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Bahle Nhlapo is in conversation with Recording Artist Bongiwe Madela. as they look at the Testimony and life journey. They also looking into her testimony, challenges in life, and successes. Jula EzwiniBy Bahle Nhlapho

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EP 233: Sioux- The Third-Fourth Evenings (Eastman) 10:43

2M ago10:43

10:43

#sioux #lakota #storytelling Today we are back in the book of Sioux folktales written down by Charles Eastman. We are entering the third and fourth nights where we hear about an eagle and a beaver and then about the war party. Source: Wigwam Evenings: Sioux Folk Tales Retold by Eastman and Eastman Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: Dakota Hostiles …

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Book Review: Grace Moshesh Author of the Book: The forgiving woman. 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

Bahle Nhlapo is talking to Grace Moshesh who is the Author, speaker, spiritual wellness strategist, an advocate of hope, and a follower of Christ. about her book titled: "The forgiving woman." They are looking at her book and what it means, whether is it from real events or experiences, why a woman must forgive, and how can she overcome all the cha…

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EP 232: South Africa- The Lion Who Dressed Up As A Woman + more (Honey) 13:43

2M ago13:43

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#southafrica #folklore Today we are back in the book of south african folklore written down by James A Honey. In the first story, a lion pretends to be a woman and the kraal mother needs some milk. In the second story, Jackal gives the sun a piggy back ride. And in the third story, horse messes up and is cursed to know death. Source: ⁠South-African…

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If you're going to create winners where do the losers go? 47:51

2M ago47:51

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Trade specialist and CEO of XA Global Trade Advisory Donald MacKay is unimpressed with the good press trade, industry and competition minister Ebrahim Patel has been getting (and giving himself) lately. At his lyrical best in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge he tells Peter Bruce that far from kick starting a re-industrialisation of SA, Patel'…

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EP 231: Philippines- The Story of Sayen; Tree With Agate Beads; The Striped Blanket (Cole) 13:48

2M ago13:48

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#philippines #folktale In the first story, a super man has a very unattractive mum and gets tricked into marrying the wrong woman. In the second story, a man finds a surprise in a cave, but on his way back, the treasures vanish. And in the final story, a Tinguian man learns why blankets shouldn’t look like bacon. Source: Philippine Folk Tales by Ma…

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For Crying Out Loud, Calm Down 27:12

2M ago27:12

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The sun will rise after the May 29 election, an ANC/EFF coalition is highly unlikely and there are real signs that some of President Cyril Ramaphosa's reforms are beginning to find traction, economist and analyst Peter Attard Montalto tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts From the Edge. A big problem on both sides of the election though is …

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Book Review: Coach Vince Xitsunge - Broken Men And Women that Love Them P2. 40:19

2M ago40:19

40:19

Bahle Nhlapo talks to Coach Vince Xitsunge, the author about His Book Titled - Broken Men And Women that Love Them. They are looking at who is Coach Vince, who is a life coach, a father, marriage and relationship coach, born into 5 siblings, all the way from Nkowankowa, Limpopo Province. They continue where they left off about who are more broken i…

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EP 230: Nigeria The Cooking-Pot; The Parrot; The Ghost-Catcher (Ogumefu) 9:32

2M ago9:32

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Today we are back in the book of Nigerian folklore written down by M.I. Ogumefu. In the first story, a wife gives away something she doesn’t know is invaluable. In the second story, a parrot cannot lie and causes its owners plenty of headaches. And in the third story, some nobles send societal exiles to the new capital in order to spook the king. S…

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Finally, white smoke from the DA’s policy chimney 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

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They have an economic policy at last!! After years of chiding and goading the official opposition, in his newspaper columns, to produce an economic policy it has one at last, thanks to new policy chief Mat Cuthbert, Peter Bruce was so shocked he forgot to look at the time in this special edition of Podcasts from the Edge. It’s pro market rather tha…

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EP 229: Louisiana- The Marriage Of Brother Rabbit (Fortier) 25:47

3M ago25:47

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#louisiana #folktale In this story, rabbit likes to get drunk and beat his lioness wife. Will the elephants intervene? Source: Louisiana Folk-tales: In French Dialect and English Translation by ⁠⁠Alcée Fortier⁠⁠ Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: 729396__heckfricker__campfire-02 on Freesound.org Music: Old Hen Cackle by Coleman and Harper P…

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The Power of One Tough Zulu 38:44

3M ago38:44

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In 2020 young Mbali Ntuli took on the might of the Democratic Alliance establishment and ran for the leadership of the party against John Steenhuisen. Not unexpectedly, she lost and not long afterwards branched out on her own — not, like many of the black leaders who left the DA after the last general election, to start her own party or to join ano…

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EP 228: Korea- The Sky Bridge of Birds; Longka (Griffis) 19:23

3M ago19:23

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#korea #folktale In the first story, we hear the Korean version of the folktale explaining the milky way. You can hear that story in episode 159 from over a year ago. And the second story is about a dancing woman who saves the nation. Source: Korean Fairy Tales by William Elliot Griffis Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound Effects: steady late night r…

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Book Review: Coach Vince Xitsunge - Broken Men And Women that Love Them P1. 48:20

3M ago48:20

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Bahle Nhlapo talks to Coach Vince Xitsunge, the author about His Book Titled - Broken Men And Women that Love Them. They are looking at this book, why this title, what is the message of this book, its value to any person reading it, and how can one get this material. Jula EzwiniBy Bahle Nhlapho

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South Africa is a black country now 46:21

3M ago46:21

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The ANC will win the forthcoming elections, the DA will come second and the EFF third, former ANC exile intelligence leader Oyama Mabandla tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. “Even if the ANC misfires,” he says, “there is still no alternative to it. In South Africa black people vote for black parties.” Mabandla came home to…

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Asylum E2: Detained for eight days and beaten for being a journalist 26:39

3M ago26:39

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In this episode Opoka talks to South Sudanese journalist Diing Magot about her tragic experience of being arrested and detained for eight days, shaved and beaten for simply being a journalist. Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being …

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EP 227: Japan- The Story of Princess Hase (中将姫) (Ozaki) 19:46

3M ago19:46

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#Japan #folktale #Cinderella Today we are back in the book of Japanese folklore written down by Yei Theodora Ozaki. Tonight’s story is about a princess that does everything right, but is still hated by her step mother. Like Cinderella, but from a few thousand years ago. Source: Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki Narrator: Dustin Steichmann …

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Is that column doric or iconic? 19:39

3M ago19:39

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Peter Bruce talks about being a columnist in this latest edition of Podcasts from the Edge. He approves of the notion that while columnists are nominally journalists they are driven by their own opinions and a powerful drive to grab the attention of their audience. Citing London Times columnist Matthew Parr’s he describes writing a column for a liv…

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From Nepal to ATL with Comedian KC Shornima 54:33

3M ago54:33

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Hello beautiful people of the Immigrant Jam Podcast Universe! We're back after a little break with a new episode featuring comedian KC Shornima who write for Saturday Night Live! KC grew up in Nepal and moved to Atlanta with her family as a child. We talk what it was like growing up amidst a civil war, not seeing her parents for 4 years, the meanin…

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Asylum E1: Poisoned by the state 29:25

3M ago29:25

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Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in ord…

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Introducing... Asylum 4:22

3M ago4:22

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Investigative journalist Opoka p'Arop Otto has asylum in The Netherlands. He was forced to flee his country of South Sudan because he was in danger of being killed. The incredible journalism he produced about the situation in his country meant be could no longer live there. He is now rebuilding his life in Europe, forced to work as a cleaner in ord…

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EP 226: India- The Monkey, The Tiger, And The Princess; The Jackal And The Guana (Dracott) 10:24

3M ago10:24

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#india #folktale Welcome back listeners to Sandman Stories Presents, a folklore podcast where I read you to sleep or until the next story, I’m your host, Dustin. Today we are back in the book of Indian folklore written down in the Shimla Village tales recorded by Alice Dracott. In the first story, a prince is helped out by a monkey, who wants nothi…

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Book Review: Thabiso Mohoje - Be Lifted Again,The cry of revival. 38:58

3M ago38:58

38:58

Bahle Nhlapo is talking to Thabiso Mohoje who is an Author about His Book Titled - Be Lifted Again. They look at at how it all started, inspiration to write, why this book, why The cry of revival, and what does this mean to us in times we are in. Jula EzwiniBy Bahle Nhlapho

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EP 225: Ghana- The Robber and the Old Man; Two Leopard Stories (Baker) 10:51

4M ago10:51

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#ghana #folktale Today we are back in the book of Ghanaian folklore written down by W.H. Barker. In the first story, we learn how to bull yourself out of a court case. In the second, we learn why Rams live at home while the leopard lives in the forest. And in the final story, we learn about biting the cat that feeds you and why Leopards are like na…

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Profile: Vukona Worship Explo - Their Music Journey. 35:08

4M ago35:08

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Bahle Nhlapo is talking to Vukona Worship Explo about Their Music Journey. They are looking at how they started, when, their challenges, how did they overcome some of these challenges, their victories, and their current and next projects. Jula EzwiniBy Bahle Nhlapho

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EP 224: Georgia- Fate (Wardrop) 9:12

4M ago9:12

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#Georgia #folktale In this story the prince is unable to find love until he unseals his fate and stabs a sick lady. Source: ⁠Georgian Folk Tales by Marjory WardropNarrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: ANDRANIK SARKAVAG TOTIK YAR Andranik sarkavag Manukyan Sound Effects: Hua Hin 4:30am by Dustin Steichmann and XC685015 - Eurasian Blue Tit - Cyanistes c…

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EP 223: Ecuador Wings of Ash, The Shuar Goddess of the Earth (Conde) 11:04

4M ago11:04

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#ecuador #folklore Today we are back in the book of Ecuadorian folklore written down by Mario Conde. A big thank you to him for letting me record these stories. In the first story, we learn about the origin of biting insects. In the second story, from deep in the amazon, we learn about how the Shuar women learned to grow crops. Source: ⁠⁠Thirteen E…

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When business stops trying 39:55

4M ago39:55

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Most of the import tariffs protecting South African companies in their home market have been in place for more than 20 years, trade expert Donald Mackay tells Peter Bruce in this episode of Podcasts from the Edge. That implies that in two decades the protected companies still have not become competitive enough to stand on their own two feet. It is …

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Profile: Ms. Boni Maleke - Award Winning Gospel Artist, Her Testimony And Music Career. 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

Bahle Nhlapo talks to Ms. Bonisiwe Maleke, well known as Boni, who is an award-winning Gospel Artist about Her Testimony And Music Career. They look at her journey in music, how it all started, opportunities coming her way, her successes and challenges, and how she is thriving so far. Jula EzwiniBy Bahle Nhlapho

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EP 222: Bengal-The Story of Swet-Basanta (Day) 24:14

4M ago24:14

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#Bengal #folktale Today we are back in the book of Bengal folklore written down by Lal Behari Day. In today’s story we will learn about Swet Basanta. There are a couple of words I want you to know before we get into the story. Almirah is a closet or wardrobe. Ghataks are professional marriage brokers. Manik is a great jewel of incomparable beauty. …

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You Coulda Built Castles feat. Pakistani-American former Pro Gamer & comedian Danish Maqbool 59:20

4M ago59:20

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This week Pakistani-American comedian & former Pro Halo player Danish Maqbool joins Lucie on the pod. Danish has toured the country opening for comedians like Hasan Minaj, Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer. On this episode Danish tells us about his old school dad who won the green card lottery, was scammed by his best friend and managed to hide the fact he …

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Testimony: Mom Nozipho Mabaso - My life journey of challenges, and my victories P2. 51:59

4M ago51:59

51:59

Bahle Nhlapo talks to Mom Nozipho Mabaso who is a mother, and pastor's daughter, about Her testimony. They are looking at her life journey, her youth life, marriage time, challenges after marriage and in marriage, and how God helped her through it all. Jula EzwiniBy Bahle Nhlapho

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EP 221: Azores- Maria of the Forest; How Honoria Kept Her Promise (Eells) 20:29

5M ago20:29

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#azores #folktale Today we are back in the book of Azorean folklore written down by Elsie Spicer Eells. In the first story, a tween king tries to kill the girl he is fated to marry. And in the second one, we get what could be a distant cousin of Snow White. Source: The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores by Eells Narrato…

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Time to step on the gas? 51:23

5M ago51:23

51:23

On July 1 2026, just more than 28 months from now, a vast swathe of South African industry — from manufacturers of car windscreens, beer bottles, industrial powders and even bakeries — will grind to a sudden stop unless the government rapidly intervenes to encourage the construction in Mozambique of a new liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal. Jaco …

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Testimony: Mom Nozipho Mabaso - My life journey of challenges, and my victories P1. 41:40

5M ago41:40

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Bahle Nhlapo talks to Mom Nozipho Mabaso who is a mother, and pastor's daughter, about Her testimony. They are looking at her life journey, her youth life, marriage time, challenges after marriage and in marriage, and how God helped her through it all. Jula EzwiniBy Bahle Nhlapho

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EP 220: Armenia- The Magic Ring (Seklemian) 16:30

5M ago16:30

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#Armenia #folktale In this story, a man’s kindness is repaid many fold, but is tricked out of his riches by a lying thief with echoes of Aladdin. There is also a bit of Urashima Taro (episode 76) in taking care of animals and paying people to leave them alone. And a tiny echo of episode 106 from Korea where the dog needs to keep something precious …

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Do Cry For Me Argentina Feat. Pepita Sandwich (The New Yorker) 57:42

5M ago57:42

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This week the incredible Buenos Aires born illustrator & visual artists Pepita Sandwich (The New Yorker, Washington Post, Vogue) joins Lucie on the podcast to talk about her new book "The Art of Crying" which comes out on April 30th. Pepita's first two books were published by PRH in Spain and Argentina; Diario de Supervivencia (Survival Diaries 201…

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EP 219: Panchatantra CH 13 Leap and Creep; CH 14 The Blue Jackal 14:08

5M ago14:08

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#panchatantra #india #folktale In the last story, we heard about a man who saved some animals and was repaid, but when he saved a man, things went in another direction. In this story, we learn about a flea and a bedbug who have a hard time sharing a bed. In the second story, Victor warns Lively about Rusty's supposed plans to eat him. Source: ⁠Panc…

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