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The Wise Fool
by Miki
In The Wise Fool we’ll tell stories filled with wit, peril, and adventure! Unexpected twists and turns will keep you on your toes while also teaching vital lessons. With traditional yet fresh tales, the podcast will share vivid fables enjoyable for all ages.
Episodes
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The Lotus that Floated
In the golden kingdom of Sukhothai, Nopphamat has no gold and no jewels, only clever hands and one big idea for the festival of the full moon. While the whole court prepares treasures fit for a goddess, she sets out to honor the river with a gift made from leaves and flowers.
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The Pookalam Mystery
Someone's been stealing flowers from the pookalam every single night, and the four friends investigating are about to clear every wrong suspect in the village before finding the real one.
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The Sebeiba Disaster
When five wildly unqualified desert animals are put in charge of an ancient Saharan peace ceremony, a mix-up with reeds, glue, and two hundred missing dates turns a sacred dance into the funniest, and most meaningful, night the oasis has ever seen.
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Two Hands Full
When Lin's baby brother takes part in Zhuazhou, an old Chinese tradition that whatever a one-year-old grabs from a tray of objects is said to predict their future, his answer turns out to be more complicated than anyone in the family expected, including Lin, who's spent ten years living under the...
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The Grumpiest Roommate in Russia
When a Russian family moves house and forgets to properly invite their grumpy, centuries-old house spirit along, one girl has to chase down a donation truck before he fades away forever.
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The Dancing Hats of the Andes
At Bolivia’s great mountain festival, a braggy young llama becomes determined to win the legendary Dancing Hat Parade, if the wild Andes winds don’t launch his enormous hat into a soup pot first. Packed with colorful traditions, hilarious disasters, and festive music, this story brings the spirit...
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The Carabao Who Could Not Move
When a powerful storm threatens an old carabao’s home, a stubborn lizard discovers the Filipino tradition of bayanihan and learns that true strength comes from helping others.
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The Goat Who Accidentally Started a Sky Argument
In a sun-dried savanna inspired by African storytelling traditions where rhythm can speak to the sky, a mischievous goat steals a sacred rain drum to start a wildly off-beat band, accidentally turning a drought into a sky argument that only music can fix.
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The Night The Fire Hesitated
Every year in Valencia, Spain, the streets come alive with towering sculptures, fireworks, and the legendary festival of Las Fallas, a celebration where art is made to burn. In this original kids' fable, a young girl walks through the glowing city on the most important night of the year, only to...
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The Witches of Walpurgis Night
On Walpurgis Night — the ancient European holiday when the veil between worlds grows thin, every door in the village is bolted shut and fires burn to hold back the dark. But one curious girl refuses to stay inside. She follows the shadows up the mountain, determined to find out where the…
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The Leprechaun and the Thing That Stole Everything Useful
Something has been stealing every useful object in Drumhollow — hammers, plows, horseshoes, pots and nobody knows why or where they've gone. Now a chaotic leprechaun, a stubborn blacksmith, a sharp witted girl, and one very opinionated goat must work together to outsmart the mysterious metal...
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The Little Bell That Rang Too Early
In Japan, New Year's Eve is marked by the ringing of temple bells exactly 108 times — one ring for each of the worries the new year will wash away. But high on a snowy hill, one small bell loses count. It rings too early, throws off the whole ceremony, and is filled with shame. What follows is a...
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The Twelve Months
Deep in the winter woods, so cold even the wind holds its breath, a young girl stumbles upon something impossible: a circle of fire, and twelve mysterious figures sitting in silence. They are the Twelve Months themselves, and they hold the power to change the seasons, the weather, and perhaps…
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Gregory the Turkey Saves Thanksgiving (Accidentally)
Gregory the turkey has a plan. A big plan. A save Thanksgiving and become a hero plan. The only problem is that Gregory is wildly overconfident, spectacularly clumsy, and completely convinced he knows best. What follows is an avalanche of farm chaos, accidental disasters, and one very chaotic...
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The Nisse
In Scandinavian folklore, every farm has a Nisse — a tiny, ancient guardian who keeps the animals safe and the barn running smoothly. All he asks for in return is one small bowl of porridge on Christmas Eve. But this year, the family forgets. And the Nisse does not take forgetting lightly. What...
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The Girl Who Traded for Autumn
When the seasons refuse to cooperate — summer burning too hot, winter biting too hard one brave girl decides to do something about it. She finds a mysterious stranger at the edge of the world and strikes a bargain. The price? Something she wasn't expecting to give.And in return, the world gets...
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The Haunted House
When a pastor visits a haunted house to confront the restless spirit in the cellar, he’s drawn into a ghost’s plea for justice—one that ends with a severed finger, a murderer revealed, and a fortune buried beneath the floorboards.
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Room For One More
When a stranger in a hearse told Joseph Blackwell, "There’s room for one more," he thought it was just a dream--until he saw that same face waiting for him in an elevator.
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A Women's Wit
"A Woman’s Wit" - One day, a curious tailor finds an old bottle—and pop! out comes a grumpy demon who’s been stuck inside for ages. The demon makes a scary deal: every single day, the tailor must give him something to do… or else! With nothing but his clever ideas and quick thinking, the tailor…
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The Three Sillies
"The Three Sillies" - Get ready for a giggle-filled adventure! A kind and curious gentleman makes a silly promise: he’ll marry his sweetheart only if he can find three truly goofy people out in the world. Sounds easy, right? But as he travels from town to town, he quickly discovers that the world...
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The Husband of the Rat's Daughter
"The Husband of the Rat’s Daughter" — a magical and funny tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki! The daughter of a noble rat family is ready to get married, but her parents have a big problem—they can’t agree on who is worthy of her hand! Join us as they search high and low…
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The Four Clever Brothers
“The Four Clever Brothers” - a magical tale of courage, brotherhood, and a dash of dragon fire comes straight from The Wise Fool Podcast, brought to life by Miki. Four brothers set off into the world, each determined to master a special trade. They promised to return after four years… and when…
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Cap o' Rushes
"Cap O’Rushes" — a magical tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki! When a kind and wealthy girl is sent away by her father, just for saying how much she loves him, she must find a new life all on her own. She hides herself in a cloak made of rushes and goes to work in a big…
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The Nail Soup
"The Nail Soup" — a clever and tasty tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki! When a hungry tramp knocks on a stingy old lady’s door asking for just a nail… what happens next will surprise you! Can he turn a tiny nail into a delicious feast? 🍲✨Listen in for a smart story about...
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The Fisherman & His Wife
"The Fisherman and His Wife" — a magical adventure from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki!What happens when a kind fisherman frees a talking fish — only for his wife to start asking for wishes that get crazier and crazier? Will the magical fish keep granting them, or will things get...
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Good Luck is Better than Gold
"Good Luck Better Than Gold" — a rich tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki.When a farmer with Good Luck as his godfather grows envious of the wealth of kings, his hunger for more leads him down a dangerous path. Listen to this timeless story of fortune, greed, and learning…
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The Ogre's Bride
"The Ogre’s Bride" — a bold and clever tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki.When a fearsome ogre sets his sights on Managing Molly after the mysterious deaths of 24 wives, she doesn’t run—she plots. Listen to this sharp and daring story of survival, smarts, and turning the...
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The Wise Girl
"The Wise Girl" — a clever tale from The Wise Fool podcast. In this clever and fun story, meet a super smart girl who’s about to face a big challenge! When her proud dad tells the king that his daughter is the wisest around, the king says, “Prove it!”—and gives her three tricky riddles that seem...
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The Fish & the Ring
"The Fish and the Ring" - A tale of fate and defiance from The Wise Fool podcast.A powerful baron tries to outsmart destiny by keeping a lowborn girl from marrying his son—but fate has other plans. Listen to this classic story that proves: what’s meant to be, will always find a...
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Boots and the Troll
"Boots and the Troll" — a clever tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki.The youngest of three brothers sets off to seek his fortune—but jealousy and trickery from his own kin lead him to face a troll not once, but three times. Listen to this witty tale of courage, brains, and...
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Mallie and the Trow
"Mallie & The Trow" — a heartwarming tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki.After losing her husband to the sea, Mallie is left to care for four children alone—until a mysterious visit from a trow changes everything. Listen to this magical story of resilience, kindness, and...
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The Miser in the Bush
"The Miser in the Bush" — a magical tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki.After three years of hard work and just three pennies to show for it, a kind servant crosses paths with a dwarf who offers him three wishes. Listen to this enchanting story of generosity, greed, and a…
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The Tiger, the Brahmin, and the Jackal
"The Tiger, the Brahmin, and the Jackal" — a timeless tale from The Wise Fool podcast, brought to life by Miki.When compassion turns risky, can wit save the day? Listen to the story of how a clever jackal turns the tables in this classic fable of kindness, cunning, and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In The Wise Fool we’ll tell stories filled with wit, peril, and adventure! Unexpected twists and turns will keep you on your toes while also teaching vital lessons. With traditional yet fresh tales, the podcast will share vivid fables enjoyable for all ages.
HOSTED BY
Miki
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How many episodes does The Wise Fool have?
The Wise Fool currently has 33 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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In The Wise Fool we’ll tell stories filled with wit, peril, and adventure! Unexpected twists and turns will keep you on your toes while also teaching vital lessons. With traditional yet fresh tales, the podcast will share vivid fables enjoyable for all ages.
How often does The Wise Fool release new episodes?
The Wise Fool has 33 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Wise Fool?
The Wise Fool is created and hosted by Miki.
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