Follow Sam's comedic journey at Corpse Incorporated as he avoids interactions, deals with office politics, and faces security concerns. Tension escalates as he confronts a colleague and receives surprising news, leading to an unexpected dilemma.

A cat hunts mice in town, prays in fields, learns to be holy. Explore cultural and religious themes, hunting methods, prayer beads, and sins. Cat transforms into holiness but fails. Moral lesson on actions vs. words.

Exploring the challenges of forming stable relationships in your 30s due to technology-induced 'no contact' culture. Finding solace in spending time alone, going on self-dates, and focusing on simple activities like darning socks. Reflecting on the importance of voice communication and deep human connections in the digital age. Contemplating the balance between individuality and the desire for meaningful friendships and love in a changing society.

A widow visits her husband's grave in the land of the dead but struggles to find him. Themes of death, ghosts, and loneliness are explored as she embarks on a journey with a mysterious man on a white horse. The story touches on love, loss, and unexpected companionship, with a cautionary ending in the town of Salta.

Buddha organizes a race to say goodbye to animals, naming the years after them in order they win. They discuss the concept of zodiac signs, its significance, and beliefs about personality. They reflect on education, cheating, talents, and indifference. The animals participate in a race to reach Buddha, showcasing different strategies and the exclusion of a cat.

The podcast celebrates its 200th episode and reflects on five years of podcasting. The host shares personal updates, including performing at a queer storytelling night and adjusting to being single. They also discuss the war in Palestine and highlight the ongoing conflict and power imbalance between Israel and Palestine.

Gemma finds a mysterious red book and reads about a boy named Nai who also finds a red book that tells Gemma's story. The podcast explores the meanings of various words, shares an anecdote about a windy autumn day, and delves into Nai's journey of learning to read and discovering the joy of books. Gemma escapes into books and ignores the possibility of school closure.

This conversational episode introduces tarot reading and its history. It explores the world of tarot decks and provides tips for beginners. The speaker reflects on their journey and future plans. The meanings of specific tarot cards are discussed, along with personal experiences and emotions. The speaker expresses hope for growth and a renewed passion for their podcast.

Harold has terrible luck and decides to follow every tradition and superstition in the world to change his luck. Each attempt ends in disaster. He reflects on his experience and shares his New Year's resolution to be less superstitious.

A blind boy lives in Greenland with his parents and his aunt. The aunt is always complaining, so the boy's mother sends her away, but one night, there is a storm and the boy hears his aunt being struck by lightning. The aunt goes mad, and only the blind boy can save her, but he'll have to travel far from home to do so...Go to EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Tusk for the full transcript.Mit dem Code easystories erhältst du das 12-Monatsabo von Babbel zum Preis von nur 6 Monaten. Das Angebot gilt bis zum 31. Dezember 2023. Einfach auf babbel.com/audio einlösen und loslegen.Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support. Your support is appreciated!Level: Intermediate.Genre: Children's.Vocabulary: Narwhal, Tusk, Keen (ear), Raven, Grumble, Exile, Yank, Bolt of lightning, Migrate (illness), Rot, Flesh, Whittle, Harpoon, Igloo.Setting: Greenland.Word Count: 2831.Author: Howard Norman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices