Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we embark on a journey through the whimsical and wise tales of Juan Bobo, a beloved figure from Puerto Rican folklore. From dressing a pig for church to outsmarting a princess with a riddle, Juan Bobo's antics remind us of the fine line between foolishness and wisdom.

Book: Juan Bobo: Four Folktales from Puerto Rico

By: Carmen T. Bernier-Gand

Book: Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions 

By: John Beirhorst

After the stories, join Chef as he shares a delectable recipe inspired by the tales: Asopao de Camarones (Shrimp and Rice Stew). This delightful dish brings the flavors of Puerto Rico to your kitchen, perfect for enjoying while pondering Juan Bobo's adventures.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Asopao de Camarones

https://latinamommeals.com/asopao-de-camarones-puerto-rican-shrimp-stew/ 

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast.

(00:32) Juan Bobo and the Pig

(03:30) A Dime A Jug

(07:05) Slowpoke Slaughtered Four

(20:02) Chef’s Galley

(25:11) Until next time

Similar Stories:

Prince Simpleheart

https://www.afrotalescast.com/prince-simpleheart/ 

The Riddle of Old Witch Boy

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-riddle-of-old-witch-boy/ 

Help or No Help

https://www.afrotalescast.com/help-or-no-help/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist: jumadiharyanto07

Album: 

Song: Salsa(1)

URL: https://pixabay.com/music/bloopers-salsa-1-218057/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

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Welcome, my friends, to a world of supernatural tales. I am your host, the Shadow Man, and today I bring you the chilling story of The Chenoo. Venture into the icy wilderness of the north with Nolka and her brothers as they encounter a terrifying creature with a heart of ice. Discover how quick thinking and bravery transform a monstrous giant back into a human form, revealing the power of family and courage.

Book: When the Chenoo Howls; Native American Tales of Terror

By: Joseph & James Bruchac

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast.

(00:30) The Chenoo

(13:36) Good Night

Cryptid Stories:

Taily Po

https://www.afrotalescast.com/taily-po/ 

Loup Garou’s Bite

https://www.afrotalescast.com/loup-garous-bite/ 

Gashanami

https://www.afrotalescast.com/gashanami/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist: Anurich

Album: 

Song: Nord Wind

URL: https://pixabay.com/music/world-nord-wind-16105/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/afro-tales-podcast/donations

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we embark on a journey through the eerie swamps of South Carolina and beyond. In this spine-chilling episode, delve into the mysterious tales of the Lake of the Dead, the ghost of Gabe, and the spectral owl. Discover how these haunting stories, passed down through generations, serve as cautionary tales with messages of life and death.

Book: Moaning Bones: African American Ghost Stories  

Edited By: Jim Haskins

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by these ghostly tales, sharing a delightful recipe for Hocus Pocus Smores Pops. Perfect for the Halloween season, this treat is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Hocus Pocus Smores Pops

https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a49584/hocus-pocus-smores-pops-recipe/ 

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast.

(00:32) The Dead Lake

(05:29) The Ghost of Gabe

(10:24) The Ghost owl

(14:45) My Thoughts

(22:53) Recipe of the Week

(26:17) Goodbye

Ghost Stories:

Ghost Dogs

https://www.afrotalescast.com/ghost-dogs/ 

FeuFollet

https://www.afrotalescast.com/feufollet/ 

The 2 Sons

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-two-sons/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist: Jason Shaw

Album: Audionautix Acoustic

Song: Plantation

URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw/Audionautix_Acoustic/PLANTATION________________________3-15 

Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/  

Copyright: Attribution 3.0 United States: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/afro-tales-podcast/donations

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, explore the haunting tale of La Diables, a mysterious and feared figure from the Caribbean island of Martinique. In a land where the French ruled and Creole was spoken, discover how two young men, Kabenla and Ekoux, encounter a woman with a dark secret. As they navigate a world of folklore and fear, learn the lessons of caution and curiosity.

Book: Caribbean Folk Tales: Stories from the Islands and The Windrush Generation

Edited By: Wendy Shearer

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delectable recipe for Accras de Morue(Cod Fritters). This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Accras de Morue (Cod Fritters)

https://www.macuisinecreole.fr/single-post/2018/03/29/Les-vrais-accras-de-morue 

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast.

(00:30) La Diablesse

(20:57) My thoughts

(25:50) Chef’s Menu - Accras de Morue(Cod Fritters)

(30:12) Outro

Spooky Stories:

The Graveyard Jumbies

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-graveyard-jumbies/ 

Aunt Misery

https://www.afrotalescast.com/aunt-misery/ 

The Devil’s Dulcimer

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-devils-dulcimer/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist: Alexander Nakarada

Album: Complete Discography

Song: Halloween Theme 1

URL: http://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com 

Copyright: Attribution-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

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Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we delve into the enchanting story of Sukey and the Mermaid. This tale, set on a little island off the coast of South Carolina, follows a young girl named Sukey who escapes her harsh life with her stepfather by befriending a magical mermaid named Mama Jo. Through trials, treasures, and a touch of magic, discover how Sukey navigates a world of wonder and peril, ultimately finding love and a new beginning.

Book: Sukey & the Mermaid

Edited By: Robert D. Souci

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delectable recipe for Chicken Perloo. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Chicken Perloo

https://thelocalpalate.com/recipes/chicken-perloo/

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast.

(00:23) Sukey and the mermaid 

(20:53) My thoughts

(29:37) Today we have a wonderful recipe inspired by the story you have just heard

(33:35) Outro

Mermaid Stories:

The Mermaid

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-mermaid/ 

Mary Belle & the Mermaid

https://www.afrotalescast.com/mary-belle-the-mermaid/ 

Tayzanne

https://www.afrotalescast.com/tayzanne/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist: Doc Turtle

Album: Flush Your Rolex

Song: The Encouragement Stick

URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/Flush_Your_Rolex_1416/the_encouragement_stick 

Copyright: Attribution-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

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Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we dive into an assortment of intriguing stories featuring the cunning Anansi, the clever Mongoose, and the fierce Tiger. Discover how Anansi's trickery unfolds in various scenarios, from deceiving Mongoose out of a cow to outwitting Tiger with magic stools. Each tale is a testament to wit, wisdom, and the consequences of desire.

Book: Caribbean Folk Tales: Stories from the Islands and The Windrush Generation

Edited By: Wendy Shearer

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by these stories, as he shares his tasty recipe for Traditional Rice & Peas. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Traditional Rice & Peas

https://cooklikeajamaican.com/traditional-rice-and-peas/ 

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast.

(00:32) Anansi and Mongoose 

(06:36) Hyena and Fowl

(15:56) Anansi, Tiger and the Magic Stools

(29:27) Anansi and Fire.

(38:55) My Thoughts

(48:48) Recipe of the week

Jack Mandora Stories:

Jack Mandora Stories

https://www.afrotalescast.com/jack-mandora-stories/ 

The New House Maid

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-new-house-maid/ 

Two Empty hands

https://www.afrotalescast.com/two-empty-hands/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist: Brotheration_Records

Album: 

Song: Happy Upbeat Marley Reggae

URL: https://pixabay.com/music/reggae-happy-upbeat-marley-reggae-190316/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

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Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we journey to the village of Umu Madhu, where the introduction of a modern table by a stranger named No Skin disrupts the harmony of a community that loved to celebrate with feasts. Discover how the villagers grapple with envy, pride, and disunity, leading to a dramatic conclusion that teaches a valuable lesson about unity and progress.

Book: Talk that Talk

Edited By: Linda Goss and Marian E. Barnes

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delightful recipe for Jollof Rice. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Jollof Rice

https://www.dashofjazz.com/nigerian-jollof-rice/ 

Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(00:31) Every chance the villagers had, they called a feast to celebrate one thing

(07:56) The village of Umadu faced with one of the sharpest disagreements

(14:20) Every feast that Umadu held now ended in a fight

(21:29) My thoughts

(29:39) Recipe of the Week

Interesting Stories:

How Goat Moved to the Village

https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-goat-moved-to-the-village/ 

How Black became White

https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-black-became-white/ 

Br'er Rabbit and the Tar-Baby

https://www.afrotalescast.com/part-time-pastors/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Album: Global Sampler

Song: Rite of Passage

URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/Rite_of_Passage :

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/afro-tales-podcast/donations

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we unravel the story of Hermano Zora and Hermano Coyote. Sister Fox, ever the trickster, has been stealing chickens from Don Perez's henhouse. To catch her, Don Perez creates a wax figure, but Sister Fox's cleverness knows no bounds. When Coyote, driven by hunger and rivalry, gets entangled in her schemes, a series of trickery and revenge unfolds. From sticky wax figures to illusory cheeses, discover how Sister Fox outsmarts her cousin time and again, leading to a fiery and fatal conclusion for the hapless Coyote.

Book: Cut From the Same Cloth

Retold By: Robert D. Sousi

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delightful recipe for Elote Mexicano, or Mexican Street Corn. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: ELOTES MEXICANO

https://www.mylatinatable.com/authentic-mexican-street-corn-recipe-elotes-mexicanos/ 

Chapters:

(00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent

(00:23) A fox was caught stealing chicken from Dom Perez's henhouse

(04:01) Hermana Fox stole a loaf of bread from a house on the edge of town

(10:59) Hermana Fox finds a huge round cheese in a pond near town

(18:37) This is a story about Sister Fox and brother Coyote battling 

(23:17) My thoughts

(25:18) Chef’s Recipe of the Week

Trickster Stories:

The Clever Rabbit and the Lion

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-clever-rabbit-and-the-lion/ 

Anansi and the Pot of Beans

https://www.afrotalescast.com/anansi-and-the-pot-of-beans/ 

Br'er Rabbit and the Tar-Baby

https://www.afrotalescast.com/brer-rabbit-and-the-tar-baby/ 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist- Drippeados

Album- 

Song- Guitar mexican vibes

https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-guitar-mexican-vibes-230195/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/afro-tales-podcast/donations

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. Today, we set sail to Cuba, where a magical tale unfolds amidst the island's lush landscape.In this episode, discover the enchanting story of Taewo and Kainde, the sacred twins known as Ibelles. Born during a time when the roads of Cuba were blocked by the dark spirit Iku, the twins embark on a brave journey. Witness their encounter with the fearsome giant Okurri Boroku, and their quest to restore freedom and life to their people. This tale is a testament to bravery, hope, and the power of unity.

Book: Caribbean Folk Tales: Stories from the Islands and The Windrush Generation

Retold By: Wendy Shearer

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delightful recipe for Ajiaco Cubano. This Cuban country-style stew is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Ajiaco Cubano

https://asassyspoon.com/ajiaco-cuban-country-stew/ 

Chapters:

00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales of indigenous people

(00:41) All paths across the island leading to other villages and the coast vanished overnight

(03:33) the identical twin boys

(15:27) Taewo challenged the giant to a dance contest. 

(24:40) This story comes from the caribbean folk tales by Wendy Shearer

(25:48) The identical twins came to Cuba

(32:01) Today we will be creating a Cuban country style stew called Ajiaco Cubano

Caribbean Stories:

Obatala's Yams

https://www.afrotalescast.com/obatalas-yams/ 

What’s Her Secrets

https://www.afrotalescast.com/whats-her-secrets/ 

The Queen’s Gold Ring

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-queens-gold-ring/ 

Further Information:

Yoruba Religion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_religion 

Orishas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orisha 

Santeria

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santer%C3%ADa 

Mental Health 

Phone Number: 988

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist- Alexander Nakarada

Album- FreePD Music

Song- Ambient Bongos

https://freepd.com/ 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/afro-tales-podcast/donations

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we delve into the legend of Scarface, a story cherished among the Blackfoot People. Discover the journey of a boy with a scar, who despite his hardships, embarks on a quest to win the heart of Singing Rain and gains the favor of the Sun.

Book: The Legend of Scarface

Retold By: Robert Sans Souci

Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delightful recipe for Blackfoot Pemmican. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and we hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Blackfoot Pemmican

https://www.outmoreusa.com/authentic-native-american-pemmican-recipe-and-history/ 

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales of indigenous

(00:23) Legend of Scarface M is widely known among native American peoples

(08:23) Scarface lost his quiver while searching for the lodge of the sun

(16:49) Morningstar led Scarface to the edge of the skyland

(20:15) Morning: Teasing can be good and bad. Sometimes it helps build character

(27:10) The only thing I did not like about Scarface is the final name

(29:17) Today we will be making blackfoot pemmican

Love Stories:

The Voyage Belo

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-voyage-below/ 

The Dead Wife

https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-dead-wife/ 

How Night Came

https://www.afrotalescast.com/how-night-came/ 

Mental Health Texas

https://texassuicideprevention.org/ 

https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection 

To Support Afro Tales Podcast:

Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast  

Podcast Artwork:

Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6

Music:

Artist- ASTROFREQ

Album- 

Song- Native American flute and acoustic guitar 1

https://pixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-native-american-flute-and-acoustic-guitar-1-2584/ 

This music has been edited from original sound to fit the story and is in no way endorsed by the licensor. 

SFX:

https://freesound.org/

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/afro-tales-podcast/donations