African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo

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The Goat and Her Young Ones Oct 10, 2023

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Today our magic jeep takes us to visit a Mother Goat and her kids, who live in a beautiful house right by the mountains. When Mother Goat needs to gather grass, she leaves the young ones at home and warns them not to open the door for anyone who doesn’t know her special song. But when sneaky Hyena figures it out, what happens next? Tune in to find out!

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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky Oct 03, 2023

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Today our magic jeep takes us to a dispute between the sun and the water! Many years ago the sun and water were great friends, and both lived on the earth together. So how did their fight impact the way we see the sun and moon today? Listen and find out!

The Grasshopper and the Toad Sep 12, 2023

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Today our magic jeep arrives in a place where the Grasshopper and the Toad are best friends. That is until they invite each other over for dinner and realize that there are some annoying things they dislike about each other. Can they find common ground as friends, or will the friendship come to an end?

The Boy and the Drum Sep 05, 2023

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Today our magic jeep takes us to where a boy named Afi wishes to go hunting. But when it begins to rain, he asks the tortoise for shelter. This results in Afi getting stuck on a drum. The tortoise then carries the drum to the village for a drumming competition. Can the tortoise win with his special drum?

The Longest Story in The World Aug 29, 2023

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Today our magic jeep takes us to a place where there's a chief who loves good stories. Just like you! But this chief issues a challenge for someone to tell him the longest story ever. Nobody thinks this is possible, until a young storyteller named Mo shows up. Does Mo really know the longest story in the world?

Introducting Five Minute Mysteries w/ Kiddy Casey! Aug 28, 2023

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Hello my little ones! We've got some exciting news for you. Take a listen to my good friend Kiddy Casey and her brand new show Five Minute Mysteries. Listen in as Kiddy Casey investigates ALL of life’s mysteries. That means everything from ancient puzzles, to creepy cryptid encounters, and mind-boggling science secrets. No matter how big or wild the mystery may be, Kiddy Casey is always on the case! And you can join the case too! Check out Five Minute Mysteries right now! The all new Five Minute Mysteries is now available on Apple and Spotify! Make sure you follow now to get two new episodes a week.

The Tortoise and the Elephant Aug 22, 2023

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Today our magic jeep brings us to a village where animals can speak like humans! When the good Queen gets sick one day, it’s up to clever Tortoise to save the day. But how will she manage to convince proud Elephant to help them out?

A Goat and Her Daughter Aug 15, 2023

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Today our magic jeep brings us to where a goat is traveling with her daughter. But as they travel there are many dangers. Other animals want to eat them. The goat decides to teach her daughter a nice trick to scare away the wicked predators. Come and hear how the goat and her daughter ended up together safely!

Why the Bat Is Ashamed to Be Seen in the Daytime Aug 08, 2023

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Today our magic jeep arrives in a place where a bat is going on a journey to visit his father-in-law, but he needs help to carry all of his things. The mother sheep agrees to let her young lamb journey with the bat, but the bat isn’t too kind to his young companion. The mother lamb seeks the advice of the tortoise, and the tortoise decides to teach the bat a lesson he’ll never forget.

Farmer Mybrow and the Fairies Aug 01, 2023

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Today our magic jeep journeys to a magical field! We’ll meet a new friend, Farmer Mybrow, who runs into a group of woodland fairies. As Mybrow sets off to work, his new fairy pals are more than eager to help out. But what happens when Mybrow’s daughter goes against her father’s warnings? Join Miss Jo Jo to find out!