Hankerin for a long tail

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join your Griot, Amon Mazingo, as we embark on an enlightening journey through the rich narratives of Indigenous and African descent cultures in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode,we dive into the captivating folktale about the tricky Brer Rabbit. Brer Rabbit, bothered by persistent insects during the hot summer months, observes other animals, like Brother Bull Cow and Brother Horse, using their tails to swat away the pests. Inspired by their methods, Brer Rabbit contemplates acquiring a tail to alleviate his discomfort. The story humorously explores themes of desire, adaptation, and the consequences of wanting traits or possessions that others have Book: African American Folktales By: Roger D. Abrahams After the story, Chef presents a mouthwatering recipe for Cheerwine BBQ Chicken—a savory dish inspired by the episode’s themes and perfect for savoring as we reflect on the blessings we all seek in life. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Cheerwine BBQ Chicken https://www.ourstate.com/cheerwine-barbecued-chicken/ Brer Rabbit Stories: Aint No Chicken https://www.afrotalescast.com/aint-no-chicken/ Lil Girl & Bruh Rabbit https://www.afrotalescast.com/lil-girl-and-bruh-rabbit/ Bruh Lizard, Bruh Rabbit and Other Animal Tales https://www.afrotalescast.com/bruh-lizard-bruh-rabbit-and-other-animal-tales/ Mental Health Phone Number: 988 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://www.instagram.com/artbyshalaye/ Music: Artist: HoliznaCC0 Album: Left Overs Song: Ugly Truth URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/left-overs/ugly-truth/ SFX: https://freesound.org/ https://freesound.org/people/Ultra-Edward/sounds/789382/