A Smile is Worth a Thousand Words Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Short stories, poems, fiction narratives: reading selections of literature with an emphasis on works with a special "twist"...
A Japanese fairy tale about a trickster of a hare and a vindictive crocodile...
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A clever Brazilian origin tale about a chimp's cleverness.
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An Indian folktale about the harsh lesson learned by three highway robbers...
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An indian folktale about a turtle whose bad habits cost him dearly...
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A pseudo science fiction tale about a peculiar experiment...
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A short story about the consequences and high stakes of lying and keeping up the facade of said lies...
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A mystery short story about an odd tradition at a local movie theater...
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Another classic children's fairy tale about a gold-weaving seamstress and a promise she can't keep...
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Another children's classic fairy tale: The Three Bears!
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The second part of Jack and his Golden Snuff Box.
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A two-part English fairy tale about the adventures of Jack!
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A popular internet anecdote about the age old question of Good vs. Evil.
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A hilarious, convoluted Celtic fairy tale about a young man's memorable adventures
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Another proposal story of a different kind, this one ends on an altogether different and unexpected note...
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No podcasts for the past two days! Yours truly was under the weather, and have yet to recover, but I assure you the show must go on, so what can be done? On another note, today's a very special day for someone close to my heart, and in honor of her birthday for the first time on Smile 4 a 1000 Words we will have a new reader for today's story!
Quite an appropriate time for it as well, as today's story is a little special... BE SURE TO LISTEN TO THE VERY END, SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT WILL HAPPEN!
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An old french fairy tale about the humbling life lessons of a young heir to a throne.
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A classic fairytale with a little twist ending!
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Rapunzel, Rapunzel... The classic fairy tale, reread for smile4a100words Podcast.
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"How many women have you had before me?" Asks Henriette. The time immemorial, contravening question. In today's story, a young couple tackles an always contentious issue between men and women: the under and over reporting of sexual escapades.
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Facial hair. A defining masculine characteristic: those blessed with it in abundance sometimes rue it as a curse, while those without may come to envy their brethren. But what do women make of it? And does facial hair actually have a... patriotic significance? That's what we find out in today's podcast.
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In a second consecutive story of unrequited love, our protagonist puts to paper his thoughts and emotions on a subject he holds close to heart….
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In this exciting short story, a young man meets the woman of his dreams, and struggles to express his emotions.
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A particularly appropriate context and occasion to present this story about a man whose ruses cost him more than he can handle... but he comes to learn that sometimes, all it takes is a little faith to succeed!
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For Friday July 13th, we have on showcase: Charles Perrault's Blue Beard! Enjoy!
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An interesting short story with a surprising twist: the incidental meeting of two legendary figures and the lessons imparted from their exchange.
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For our first episode in nearly half a year, we present The End of the Path- An engaging story about commitment, regret and memories... Quite the appropriate tale for our return!
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A Welsh folktale about a magic hero and his memorable adventures.
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A Cossack folktale about a man's encounter with a mysterious serpent...
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A reading of what may be the most famous folktale in the western world.
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A Charles Perrault fairy tale about a man and his "wisely" chosen 3 wishes...
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An Chinese origin story featuring The Shinansha, or the "South Facing Carriage"
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An Indian fairy tale with a classic moral: he who lives by the sword...
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An English variation on a very common fairy tale, this is the story of Jack and his awesome animal friends.
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A delightful Brazilian fairy tale that provides a creative explanation for a physical phenomenon.
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An imaginative and instructive Russian folktale about a clever servant and his efforts to save his lord's life.
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An exhilarating story about a determined tailor!
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A Celtic fairy tale about a shepherd and his mystical encounter with a Lady of the Lake...
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A Classic Celtic fairy tale about witches and curses!
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The second part of Sherwood Anderson's: The Other Woman
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A man's discussion about the women in his life, and his inexplicable infatuation with "The Other Woman."
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The second part of Sherwood Anderson's "Brothers"
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A grim tale about the harrowing burden of loneliness, and the tragedy of infidelity.
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A short story about a man who delights in listening to other people's misery.
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An interesting short story about a young dramatist's observations of a bustling urban street, an his opinions about a peculiar old beggar.
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A poignant story about a poor girl's exceptional experience on New Year's eve.
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This short story most aptly exemplifies the excitement, delight and exhilaration of Christmas giving, as the young couple featured soon exhibits these sentiments in an unforgettable manner.
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An excerpt from Charles Dickens' legendary "Christmas Carol." We're not going to talk of ghosts and the past and of regret, but of good times, good humor and good food in the company of good people! Merry Christmas!
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Presenting the third and final part of "The Shepherd's Story." In the concluding arc of this amazing short story, Stephanus, Joseph's grandfather, relates his experience of a close encounter with the divine.
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Continuing the second part of "The Shepherd's Story."
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"The Shepherd's Story," by Washington Gladden is a timeless, moving story told by a dying old shepherd to his grandson.
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Continuing the "Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas" fairytale with the second part.
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In many a fairytale, Santa is portrayed as the portly, well meaning old man with an sensational desire to make all children happy. In "Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, it's a different story, and we're introduced to the idea of Santa as a bossy, powerful authoritative man with quite some pull around the animal kingdom...
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A delightful short fairytale that doubles as an interesting "origin" story, "The First Christmas Tree" by Lucy Wheelock is about the generous deeds of children who help another child in need.
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The next section of Elia. W. Peattie's "How Christmas came to the Santa Maria Flats" fairytale.
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A hugely entertaining read. The author's tongue in cheek tone sets the context for the story, as the Santa Maria flat children are faced with an insurmountable conundrum...
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A phenomenal story rich in symbolism and wisdom. Two little boys, brothers, hear of the legend of the Wind Chimes, and the beautiful sound they make compels them to hear it for themselves.
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The concluding podcast for "Toinette and the Elves"
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The Second part of the fairytale "Toinette and the Elves. Picking up where Part 1 finished.
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The first part of this exciting French Christmas fairytale.
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A touching Christmas story about two young friends and their experience spending the holidays away from their families.
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The second part of The Queerest Christmas short story.
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A memorable Christmas short story about the many lessons a young woman learns spending her first Christmas away from home.
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A Christmas fairytale about a little star's quest to find the heart it belongs to.
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A classic French Christmas short story with many variations.
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"Little Jean", by Francois Coppee. A story that presents another perspective on the gift of giving, from a little Christmas hero.
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A wonderful story which captures the Christmas spirit of selflessness in the form of Christmas eve tale... from the birds' perspective!
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A festive Christmas short story by the great Charles Dickens- describing the merrymaking in an old warehouse...
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The second part of Nellie C. King's "Her Birthday Dream"
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This story's basis is yesterday's podcast story: The Legend of the White Gifts. In this two part reading, Marcia our protagonist, is asked to participate in a "white" Christmas at school...
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A Christmas story about a King and his subject's devotion and affection for him as manifested by the "White Gifts" they provide him with.
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On this Thanksgiving edition of the podcast, we present a heartwardming Thanksgiving poem. Enjoy the holidays and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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An unusual french short story about a father's affection for his daughter, and the man that would threaten to come between them....
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A story about a turn of the century Russian born Jew and his challenges adapting to the new world.
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On the eve of Thanksgiving week, this story "The Gift of the Magi" beautifully presents the gift of love that founds the basis of this unique holiday.
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A moving story of unrequited love and the power of fidelity, memory and integrity.
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The second part of Tolstoy's short story, a story of forgiveness, stoicism and redemption.
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The first of a 2 Part Leo Tolstoy short story about a young merchant and the unusual circumstances surrounding him.
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A Guy de Maupassant short story about two women sharing their impressions of "the impolite sex," ie the men in their lives.
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A Brazilian fairy tale about the origins of night and why there are sunsets and sunrises, why there is nightfall and there are stars.
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A traditionally, oral West African folktale about mischievous children and the consequences of their misbehavior. Brats beware!
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An American fairy tale about a little boy and his quest for happiness.
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A delightful Japanese Fairy tale about an old man and his amazing experiencing losing his "Wen".
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An English fairy tale about a wicked stepmother (aren't they always?) her beautiful stepdaughter.
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An idiosyncratic Grimm's Fairytale, featuring good neighbor Hans...
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A 19th Century decadent Duke learns to appreciate the finer things in life.
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A gripping short narrative by the Russian literary luminary.
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The last of a Fairy tales From around the World Week, The Lambikin is an Indian story of a mischievous little Lambikin and his trickery.
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Revenge is served at its coldest in this tale of twisted deception...
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Making difficult choices is always challenging, but the man in this story finds that sometimes choosing is just the beginning...
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A man learns an important lesson just a little too late...
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A Guy de Maupassant short story about two companions and their mischievous inclinations.
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This is the story of a star-crossed lover, and the woman that captivates his attention.
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The story of the Golden Bird and the hero who sought it!
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The story of Jorinda and Jorindel and the witch of the wood!
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The first podcast for A Smile is worth a thousand words! The unique storytelling, folktale sharing repository!
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