The Coachman
Omarr jon Oree II
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Every week, I take short stories from over a century ago and bring them back with soul. I read ‘em loud, clear, and with perspective — then I break ‘em down through the eyes of a modern Black man.
Think history, culture, real talk… and a few f-bombs when needed.
This ain’t school. This is storytelling that hits different.
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S4E22 Ep. 127: The Woman with Three Hundred and Sixty-Six Children by William Elliot Griffis (Holland) 1918
In this episode of The Coachman, we explore The Woman with the Three Hundred and Sixty Six Children; a powerful folktale about perspective, responsibility, and how quickly life can become…
S4E22 Ep. 126: The Lad and The Deil by Joseph Jacobs (Scotland) 19th century
In this episode of The Coachman, we explore The Lad and the Deil; a classic Scottish folktale about intelligence, control, and the danger of revealing too much too soon. This story shows how power…
S4E19 Ep. 125: Children and Old Folk (Slovenia) 1917
Children and Old Folk — A Quiet Story of Innocence, Age, and Human Tenderness | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and reflect on Children and Old Folk by Ivan Cankar, a moving…
S4E19 Ep. 124: Munachar and Manachar by Joseph Jacobs (Ireland/Celtic Folklore) 1892
Munachar and Manachar — An Irish Folktale About Patience and Chain Reactions | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and explore Munachar and Manachar, a humorous Irish folktale built…
S4E18 Ep. 123: Anansi and Nothing (Ghana/West Africa) written 19th century
Anansi and Nothing — A West African Trickster Tale About Pride and Consequences | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and analyze Anansi and Nothing; a classic folktale from the Akan…
S4E17 Ep. 122 The Goblin Pony (Scotland & Ireland) 18 - 19th century
The Goblin Pony — A Celtic Folktale About Temptation and Control | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and break down The Goblin Pony, a haunting tale from Celtic folklore. This…
S4E16 Ep. 121: Connla and the Fairy Maiden (Ireland) 8-9th century CE
Connla and the Fairy Maiden — An Irish Myth of Desire, Fate, and the Otherworld | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and break down Connla and the Fairy Maiden, one of the earliest…
S4E15 Ep. 120: The Tortoise with His Pretty Daughter by Yoruba (Nigeria) c. Unknown
The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter — A Folktale About Control, Fear, and Self-Sabotage | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and break down The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter, a…
S4E14 Ep. 14: The Foolish, Timid Rabbit (Ancient India) Ancient Over 2000 Years Ago
The Foolish, Timid Rabbit — A Fable About Fear, Rumors, and Calm Judgment | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and break down The Foolish, Timid Rabbit, a classic folktale from…
S4E13 Ep. 118: The Prodigal Son Luke XV (Ancient Judea) 1st Century CE
The Prodigal Son — A Timeless Story of Regret, Forgiveness, and Coming Home | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and reflect on The Prodigal Son, one of the most powerful parables…
S5E12 Ep. 117: A Woman's Wrath by Anton Chekov (Yiddish) Poland 1890's
A Woman’s Wrath — A Yiddish Story of Silence, Dignity, and Resentment | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and break down A Woman’s Wrath by Isaac Loeb Peretz, a powerful Yiddish…
S4E12 Ep. 116: The Bird of Truth by Andrew Lang (Spain) 1890
The Bird of Truth — A Dark Fairy Tale About Lies, Power, and Reality | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode of TH3 COACHMAN, I read and break down The Bird of Truth by Andrew Lang, a powerful fairy tale from…
S4E10 Ep. 115: The Dog and the Cook by Aesop (Ancient Greece) 6th century BCE
The Dog and the Cook — Aesop’s Lesson on Greed and Gratitude | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read and break down Aesop’s classic fable The Dog and the Cook. Though short, this ancient story carries…
S4E9 Ep. 114: Federigo's Falcon by Biovanni Boccaccio (Italy) 1353
Federigo’s Falcon — A Story of Love, Sacrifice, and Quiet Dignity | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read and reflect on Federigo’s Falcon by Giovanni Boccaccio, written in the 14th century as part of…
S4E8 Ep. 113: The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen (Denmark) 1845
The Little Match Girl — A Story of Poverty, Imagination, and Neglect | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read and reflect on The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1845.…
S4E7 Ep. 112: Rumpelstiltskin by the Brothers Grimm (Germany) early 1800's
Rumpelstiltskin — A Tale of Power, Desperation, and Identity | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read and break down the Brothers Grimm classic Rumpelstiltskin, first published in 1812. Through a…
S4E6 Ep. 111: The Open Window by Saki "H.H. Munro" (England) 1914
The Open Window — A Brilliant Tale of Wit, Anxiety, and Deception | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read and break down Saki’s iconic short story The Open Window, first published in 1914. What begins…
S4E5 Ep. 110: The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde (Ireland) 1888
The Selfish Giant — A Story of Isolation, Healing, and Redemption | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read Oscar Wilde’s beloved fairy tale The Selfish Giant, published in 1888. What seems like a…
S4E4 Ep. 109: God Sees the Truth; But Waits by Leo Tolstoy (France) early 19th century
God Sees the Truth; but Waits — A Story of Justice, Pain, and Forgiveness | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read and break down Leo Tolstoy’s timeless story God Sees the Truth; but Waits, first…
S4E2 Ep. 108: The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant (France) 1884
The Necklace — A Classic Story Decoded Through a Modern Black Lens | TH3 COACHMAN In this episode, I read and break down Guy de Maupassant’s The Necklace, the legendary tale from 1884 about pride,…
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