What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India
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Show overview
What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India has published 11 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode during 2023. That works out to roughly 4 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 15 min and 26 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by ThisDay.app.
From the publisher
India's rich cultural diversity is reflected in its folk tales and fables. Stories that carry magic, mythology, and magnificence, that have been passed on from generation to generation. What The Folk by ThisDay, hosted by Deepa Ranganath, brings these folktales closer to you.
Latest Episodes
Ep 10Shall I Show You My Real Face? | Folktale from Tamil Nadu
What is it like to be married to a Tiger? Listen to this interesting folk tale from Tamil Nadu which focuses beyond just the story and comments on the ways of the society on the final episode of What The FolkJoin host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 9The Flowering Tree | Folktale from Karnataka
Tune in to today's episode of What The Folk to listen to the story of the girl who would turn into a flowering tree! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 8The Ballad of Malushahi | Folktale from the Himalayas
The ballad of Malushahi is often heard in folk tales and songs across the Himachal region. It is a story of lovers brought together by a dream. In today's episode of What The Folk, we explore this story in detail!Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 7Beware, The Yakshi! | Folktale from Kerala
A monster masquerading as a beautiful woman, tales of 'The Yakshi' enchanting men and leading them to their peril are common in folk literature in Kerala. In today's episode of What The Folk, we explore this story in detail!Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 6The Ogress Queen | Folktale from Kashmir
A young prince who grew up in a well, abandoned by his royal father, comes back to save the King who is being bewitched by an Ogress! Listen to this folk tale from Kashmir on today's episode of What The Folk with Deepa Ranganath.Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 5The Boy, The Witch, and The Gulgula Tree | Folktale from Rajasthan
A boy who likes to eat Gulgulas plants a Gulgula tree. But then he meets a witch who wants to eat him! Tune in to this episode of What The Folk with Deepa Ranganath to know what happens next!Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 4The Tragedy of Sassi-Punnu | Folktale from Punjab
The story of Sassi-Punnu is among one of the most well known folk stories to come out of the Punjab region. A story of forbidden love, of lovers being separated, and a story that ends in tragedy. Tune in to today's episode of What The Folk to listen to this timeless folktale!Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 3Spirits of Shakchunni | Folktale from Bengal
In this episode of What The Folk, we delve into the supernatural territory! Ghosts have been a core part of Bengal's folktales over centuries, and in this episode, listen to the tale of the much-dreaded Shakchunni, the ghost of a married woman who lives atop a tree, craving to meet a partner as she possesses young brides!Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 2Pati, Patni, aur Malpua | Folk Tale from Bihar
How far are you willing to go for your favorite food? This folktale from Bihar narrates the story of a couple who were willing to be cremated alive - all for the love of a Malpua!Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Ep 1Taateyhii: Story of a Vampire | Folk Tale from Arunachal Pradesh
In today's episode of What The Folk, host Deepa Ranganath narrates a folk tale from Arunachal Pradesh, where a man meets a girl in the forest - and then strange things start happening to him! Tune in to listen to 'Taateyhii', a fascinating supernatural folktale.Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.
Welcome to What The Folk
trailerWe often limit folk tales to talking animals, kings and queens, and stories from the ancient epics. However, there's much more to folk stories than these stereotypes! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store or on the iOS app store.