Blue Belt Folktale Podcast

Blue Belt Episode 12: The Maiden on The Glass Mountain

A young man is able to capture the three magical horses that eat up the meadow every Midsummer.

Blue Belt episode 11: The Blacksmith They Didn't Dare Let into Hell.

This week I tell the story of a subpar Blacksmith that uses his three wishes from gifted from God in order to break his contract with The Devil.

Blue Belt Episode 10: The Master Thief

This Week I tell the story of a young man, who is able to make his fortune through the use of his unorthodox trade.

The History of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Møe

This week I take a break from reading to inform my listeners of the life, and accomplishments of  Asbjørnsen & Møe.

Blue Belt Episode 9: Everyone Thinks Their Own Children Are Best

This week I tell another fable, and I explain the great importance of specificity.

Blue Belt Episode 8: The Man Who Wanted to Keep House

A man is determined to prove his worth by switching chores with his wife.

Blue Belt Episode 7:Ashlad who competed with the Troll

Blue Belt episode 6: The Fox as Shepherd

This week Brian discusses the significance of the fox in folklore

Blue Belt Episode 5: Butterball

This week I Tell the story of Butterball, a materialistic, but clever young man. I finally discuss the ATU index, and as usual I discuss any possible morality, as well as discrepancies between different editions.

Blue Belt Episode 4: True and Untrue