Audio Appetizer: The Lion and the Donkey

About this episode

This episode serves as a mini-tale appetizer for the upcoming launch of the Lions and Legends podcast.

Rebecca Sheir and Eric Shimelonis’s new independent storytelling podcast, Lions and Legends, is on its way!  As we count down to our September 1 launch, enjoy this bite-sized audio appetizer. It’s a mini-tale from ancient Greek and Roman times told by Rebecca, with help from some faithful feline friends: our League of Lions! Follow Lions and Legends on your favorite podcast app for mini-audio treats every other Tuesday all summer long. Thanks for being part of the Lions and Legends pride! Join our mailing list here! Join our social media communities: Instagram, Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel!

People in this episode

Hosts: Rebecca Sheir, Eric Shimelonis

Topics covered

• storytelling
• ancient tales
• kids stories
• family entertainment
• podcast launch

Keywords

• Lions and Legends
• storytelling
• ancient Greek
• Roman tales
• kids podcast
• family stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lions and Legends, League of Lions

Books & works: The Lion and the Donkey

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