EP 333: Bengal- The Ghost Brahman; The Ghost who was Afraid of Being Bagged (Day)

From Sandman Stories Presents by Dustin Steichmann

April 23, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 332

About this episode

This episode features two stories from Bengal, one about a man's doppelgänger and another about a barber's cleverness with a ghost.

#ghost #marriage #money In the first story, a man's position is taken by his doppelgänger. Can he find a worthy judge to restore his life? And in the second story, a poor barber is having trouble taking care of a whole household. With the help of his wits and a slow ghost, he is able to make a quick buck. Source: Folk-Tales of Bengal by Lal Behari Day Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Sound effects: 7am farm recorded at Henry Wideman's farm Music: Folk Music of Bengal | Documentary | EZCC Podcast Shoutout: Political Junkie Listener Shoutout: Zagazig Egypt

People in this episode

Host: Dustin Steichmann

Topics covered

ghosts
marriage
money
doppelgänger
barber
folk tales

Keywords

ghost
marriage
money
doppelgänger
barber
Bengal
folk tales

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Folk-Tales of Bengal

Places: Zagazig Egypt