The second Akbar and Birbal episode!

The character this week is a tree. The tree of life. It's magical, it can give you anything you wish for. And no, it’s not an Ent from the Lord of the Rings movies. Nor is it the hometree from the Avatar movie.

Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=157

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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The very first Akbar and Birbal episode!

Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=150

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We're back to Vikram and Betaal this week, where a prince proves how data collection can make you successful!

The character this week is strong-armed, but he's not at all like he's shown in the movies.

Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=141

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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We'll continue the story of the Ramayana, where you'll find out how you can expand your kingdom by delegating the task to your horse.

The character this week is a Queen who defied all kinds of stereotypes in defending her people.

Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=134

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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

My way of saying thanks to y'all is this bonus episode.

Find out all about a father and son meeting gone wrong. And what you should do when an invited guest arrives just as you're sitting down to a big family dinner(Spoiler alert: let them in, they might come bearing divine gifts)

Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=127

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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The beginning of the Ramayana!

The character this week abducted a prince, so she wouldn't have to marry his cousin

Transcript and show notes

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The very first Vikram and Betaal story!

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Tales of Lions and Rabbits from the Panchatantra and Jataka

Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=100

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Tenali Raman stories - part 2.

Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=94

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#Halloween Bonus episode!

Listen to the #MarathiFolkTale about an old woman who tricks wild animals using a pumpkin!

Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=81

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