A folktale from Laos about a very lazy fig farmer who is cured of his laziness when his wife falls sick.  An episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story.  (duration-10minutes) The British Podcast Contest has opened up its Listeners' Choice where you can vote for your favourite podcast.  If you are a fan of JWS, you can vote for us at https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Voting closes on September 5, 2023   If you want to check out Kathleen's latest story, Ned, the Knock-Kneed Knight, published in Cricket Magazine, about a cowardly knight who learns how to conquer his fears, you can read it to your little listener here     If you would like to enjoy our weekly coloring sheets and other perks, subscribe to our patreon page here   If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com