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Anansi StorytimeS3: Hansel & GretelCulture: German Based on a story collected by: The Brothers Grimm Summary: A story about how two children were fed a line and gave a witch her just desserts. Production: Writer - Will Burghart Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Scooter Mann Composer - Chris Robbins Players: Max Baskin - Storyteller Andrew Whitby - Hansel LJ Donnell - Gretel Thomas Sixten - Witch William Wulf - Father Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Wife Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max...2022-01-2814 min

Anansi StorytimeS3: RumpelstiltskinCulture: German Based on a story collected by: The Brothers Grimm Summary: A story about a girl who wheeled and dealed herself into a golden opportunity. Production: Writer - LJ Donnell Editors - Scooter Mann, Max Baskin, LJ Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Producer - Scooter Mann Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Scooter Mann Composer - Chris Robbins Players: Scooter Mann - Storyteller LJ Donnell - Alicia Max Baskin - Rumpelstiltskin William Wulf - King Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Father Michelle Morrison - Frau Holda Special Guests: Chris Robbins...2020-08-2833 min

Anansi StorytimeS3: Little Red Riding HoodCulture: German Based on a story by: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Summary: A story about the dangers of wolfing down your food. Production: Writer - Amber Troska Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Scooter Mann Composer - Jonah Knight Players: Chris G. - Grandmother Lisa Watson - Storyteller LJ Donnell - Little Red Riding Hood Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Wolf 2 Max Baskin - Wolf 1 Tara Griffiths - Mother William Wulf - Huntsman Special Guests: Amber Troska, Chris G, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, Jonah Knight, Lisa Watson...2020-07-3111 min

Anansi StorytimeS3: The Snow QueenCulture: Danish Based on a story by: Hans Christian Andersen Summary: A story which reflects the cold truths about growing up and falling in love. Production: Writer - Summer Blais Writer - William Wulf Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Scooter Mann Composer - Diana Raynes Players: Boston Moss - Storyteller Michelle Morrison - Gerda Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Kay, Goblin William Wulf - Grandfather LJ Donnell - Grandmother Tara Griffiths - Vain Woman Max Baskin - Hairdresser Lisa Watson - Snow Queen Andrew Whitby - Raven 2020-04-2419 min

Anansi StorytimeS3: Beauty and the BeastCulture: French Based on a story by: Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve Summary: A story about a beautiful girl falling in love with a cursed prince, and helping uncover the beast in both of them. Production: Writer - LJ Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Players: Andrew Whitby - Reynard Chris G - Maximilian Keith Riley - Albert Lisa Watson - Beggar Woman LJ Donnell - Storyteller Lynne Parsons - Cosette Max Baskin - Beast Tara Griffiths - Rose Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, Chris G, David Allen, Hank...2019-10-1931 min

LegendsmithBardcore: Valkyrie DaughterBardcore, Musician's tales brought to life from song to story. This story is a warrior's journey to ensure that his recently passed daughter is given a place of honor as one of the Valkyrie. Featured Song: S.J. Tucker - Valkyrie Daughter [Check out S.J. Tucker's Featured Artist Profile](www.geekcoreradio.com/guests/sjtucker) on [Geekcore Radio](www.geekcoreradio.com) Production: Writer - Scooter Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Players: Keith Riley - Forloki Lisa Watson - Storyteller LJ Donnell - Forloki's Daughter Lynne Parsons...2019-05-2422 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: Anansi, Coyote, and the Magic Radio (Bonus)Culture: Uncultured An Original Story, based on classic characters (and wacky parodies) Summary: Hi! I'm Coyote and I'm... Gonna step in for a second to talk about what happened. You see, I was trying to come talk to my friend Anansi when... well then after that you see... then... oh! A radio! When I turned it on... Oh... yeah I probably shouldn't have done that. Production: Writer - Scooter Mann, LJ Donnell, Max Baskin, Thomas Sixten Director - Hank Romanesco SFX, Master - David Allen Rends Music - Joe Griffin Players: ...2018-09-2920 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: The Field of BoliaunsCulture: Celtic Based on a story collected by: Joseph Jacobs Summary: A story about a man who abandoned his search for wealth, when he discovers it’s all a crock. Production: Writer - Will Burghart Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Brandon Strader Players: Patrick Kempter - Leprechaun Thomas Sixten - Tom Verity Sainte Marie - Narrator Special Guests: Brandon Strader, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, Patrick Kempter, Thomas Sixten, Verity Sainte Marie, and Will Burghart.Support Anansi Storytime 2018-08-0406 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: The King and the FishermanCulture: Persian Based on a story translated by: Hartwell James Summary: A story about a clever fisherman who nets a quick profit with a minnow-mum of effort. Production: Writer - Sam Tynes Director - Hank Romanesco SFX / Final Cut Engineer - David Allen Mixing Engineer - Erik Schmall Mixing Engineer - Kelly Oostman Players: Chris G - Narrator Don Davenport - King Tara Griffiths - Sherem Thomas Sixten - Fisherman Special Guests: Chris G, David Allen, Don Davenport, Erik Schmall, Hank Romanesco, Kelly Oostman, Samantha Tynes, Tara Griffiths, and Thomas Sixten.2018-07-0705 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'NearyCulture: Celtic Based on a story by: Joseph Jacobs Summary: A story about two greedy farmers, who reaped what they sowed, when their neighbor milked them for all they were worth. Production: Writer - Samantha Tynes Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - Tim Peterson Mixer - Brandon Strader Players: Boston Moss - Narrator Chris G - Donald O'Neary Keith Riley - Hudden Kjatar Tavishen - Farmer, Cobbler Matt Hinton - Dudden Thomas Sixten - Innkeeper, Tanner Special Guests: Boston Moss, Brandon Strader, Chris G, Hank Romanesco, Keith Riley, Kjatar Tavishen, Matt "...2018-06-0910 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: When Till Eulenspiegel Baked Owls and MonkeysCulture: German Based on a story by: Unknown Summary: A story about a traveling troublemaker who, kneading money, bought a breadmaker’s ire with some half-baked shenanigans. Production: Writer - Thomas Sixten Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Brandon Strader Players: LJ Donnell - Baker Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Narrator Thierry Barston - Till Special Guests: Brandon Strader, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Thierry Barston, and Thomas Sixten.Support Anansi Storytime 2018-05-1206 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: How the Camel Got His HumpCulture: Brittish Based on written by: Rudyard Kipling Summary: A story about how a Jinn sends a lazy camel Alpaca-ing. Production: Writer - Thierry Barston Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Brandon Strader Players: Boston Moss - Narrator Don Davenport - Horse Kjatar Tavishen - Jinn Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Ox Max Baskin - Man Sara Davenport - Dog Thomas Sixten - Camel Special Guests: Boston Moss, Brandon Strader, David Allen, Don Davenport, Hank Romanesco, Kjatar Tavishen, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Sara Davenport, Thierry Barston...2018-04-2106 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: The Sagacious Boar and MonkeyCulture: Japanese Based on a story collected by: Yei Theodora Ozaki Summary: A story based on a Japanese Fable of a tricky monkey's attempt to continue usefulness to their human master. Production: Writer - Sam Tynes Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen, Brandon Strader Players: Andrew Whitby - Narrator Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Boar Max Baskin - Trainer Morgan Hazelwood - Wife Thierry Barston - Monkey Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, Brandon Strader, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Morgan Hazelwood, Samantha Tynes, and Thierry Barston.2018-03-1406 min

LegendsmithAutomaton Anthologies: Harry Potter and the Portrait of What Looked Like a Large Pile of AshPilot episode of our series, Automaton Anthologies, stories made using bots with predictive text algorithms. This story this episode is based on was written by Botnik Studios. Production: Writer - Scooter Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Brandon Strader Players: David Allen - Death Eater 2 LJ Donnell - Harry Potter, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Hermoine Granger Max Baskin - Mr. Staircase, Death Eater 1 Patrick Kempter - Ron Weasley Scooter - Narrator Special Guests: Brandon Strader, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf"...2018-02-1907 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: Building Asgard's WallCulture: Norse Based on a story by: Unknown Summary: A story about a nightmare of a deal that goes rough shod when horsing around gets in the way. Production: Writer - Lisa Watson Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Brandon Strader Foley - Joe M. Griffin Players: Jackie Aceto - Narrator Joe Kubinski - Odin Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Builder Tara Griffiths - Freyja Thomas Sixten - Loki Special Guests: Brandon Strader, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, Jackie Aceto, Joe Kubinski, Joe M. Griffin, Lisa Watson, Matt "Olaf"...2018-02-0311 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: How Orunmilla Tricked DeathCulture: Yoruba Based on a story by: Traditional African tale of the Orishas. Summary: A story about how Orunmila helped a mother protect her son from Iku, the incarnation of death. Production: Writer - Thierry Barston Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - David Allen Engineer - Brandon Strader Players: Don Davenport - Orunmilla LJ Donnell - Iku Max Baskin - Narrator Sara Davenport - Woman Special Guests: Brandon Strader, David Allen, Don Davenport, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, Max Baskin, Sara Davenport, and Thierry Barston.Support Anansi Storytime 2017-12-2705 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: How a Man Was Bewitched and Had His Head Shaved by Foxes [Contains Mature Themes]Culture: Japanese Based on a story by: Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Lord Redesdale Summary: Today we have a story about how everything comes up tails when a man is outfoxed on a wager. This episode contains descriptions of torture. Viewer discretion is advised. Production: Writer - Max Baskin Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - Brandon Strader Engineer - David Allen Players: Keith Riley - Villager Lisa Watson - Daughter Lynne - Anrakuji Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Father Max Baskin - Narrator Thierry Barston - Mother Thomas Sixten - Tokutaro Special...2017-11-2211 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: Why Coyote Stopped Imitating His FriendsCulture: Caddo (Native North American) Based on a story by: Unknown Summary: A story about how Coyote, despite dogged determination, was left lupining for his friends gifts. Production: Producer - Scooter Writer - LJ Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Engineer - David Allen Players: Andrew Whitby - Coyote Chris G - Raven LJ Donnell - Narrator Max Baskin - Woodpecker Thomas Sixten - Bear Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, Chris G, David Allen, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, Max Baskin, and Thomas Sixten.Sponsored By:Since...2017-10-2310 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: Why Anansi Has Eight Thin LegsCulture: Akan Based on a story by: Farida Salifu Summary: A story about a spider whose eyes are too big for his stomach and his legs. Production: Writer - Thomas Sixten Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Engineer - David Allen Players: Boston Moss - Hog Killian Saylor (Credited as David Saylor) - Child Monkey Don Davenport - Father Monkey Kjatar Tavishen - Anansi LJ Donnell - Rabbit Thomas Sixten - Narrator Special Guests: Boston Moss, David Allen, DJ Drummond, Don Davenport, Hank Romanesco, Killian Saylor, Kjatar Tavishen, LJ...2017-07-2003 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: Maui Snares The SunCulture: Polynesian Based on a story by: W.D. Westervelt Summary: A story of when Maui unlocked the underworld’s door to the heavens, he thought he was doing a great good for his people. But when the sun, a thoughtless creature of heat and light, brings calamity to his people, Maui finds his work is far from finished. Production: Writer - LJ Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Chris G. - Mother Greg Zumbrook - Villager 3 Lisa Watson - Vatea, Villager 1 LJ Donnell - Sun Matt "Olaf" Hi...2017-04-1912 min

Anansi StorytimeS2: The Golden Apple of DiscordCulture: Greek Based on a story by: Ovid Summary: A story about the troubles caused by a slighted goddess who uses a golden apple to avenge herself when she was kept out of a feast. Production: Writer - Thierry Barston Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Andrew Whitby - Narrator Chris G - Paris Don Davenport - Agelaus Kjatar Tavishen - Zeus, Aesacus LJ Donnell - Aphrodite Matt "Olaf" Hinton - King Menelaus, Priam Morgan Hazelwood - Eris Thierry Barston - Hera Sara Davenport - Athena Scooter - Hermes...2017-02-0508 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: Journey For The Golden Tower (Bonus)Summary: A story about a boy who leaves home for fame and glory and returns with what really matters. Production: Writer - Anansi Storytime Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Don Davenport - Wind Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Boy Max Baskin - Wisewoman Sara Davenport - Narrator Special Guests: DJ Drummond, Don Davenport, Hank Romanesco, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, and Sara Davenport.Support Anansi Storytime 2016-12-3004 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: Doctor KnowallCulture: Germany Based on a story by: Brothers Grimm Summary: A silly story about a very fortunate peasant. Production: Writer - John Bachman Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Brannen - Servant 2 Chris G - Narrator LJ Donnell - Servant 1 Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Crabb, Servant 5 Morgan Hazelwood - Lord, Servant 4 Thierry Barston - Servant 3, Doctor Special Guests: Brannen, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, John Bachman, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Morgan Hazelwood, and Thierry Barston.Support Anansi Storytime 2016-09-2305 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: The Sweep And The Noble LadyCulture: Middle East Based on a Story by: Sir Richard Burton Summary: A story about a poor man who finds himself in an unexpected turn of fortune. Production: Writer - John Bachman Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Andrew Whitby - Emir Chris G - Narrator John Donnell - Sweep Lisa Watson - Slave Girl LJ Donnell - Lady Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Lord Will Burghart - Eunuch Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, John Bachman, John Donnell, Lisa Watson, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton...2016-09-2310 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: The Island Of SkeletonsCulture: North American Native American Based on a Story by: Margaret Compton Summary: A story about how a young boy’s kindness helps him to overcome adversity. Production: Editor: LJ Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Aine Connelly - Giant 1 Don Davenport - The Man John Donnell - Red Shell LJ Donnell - The Skeleton Marcia Litt - Narrator Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Giant 2 Sara Davenport - Big Wave Scooter - Wild Sage Special Guests: Aine Connelly, DJ Drummond, Don Davenport, Hank Romanesco, John Bachman, LJ Donnell, Marcia...2016-09-2314 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: The Story Of HassebuCulture: Swahili Based on a story by: Andrew Lang Summary: A story about a boy’s misadventures with the King of the Snakes. Production: Writer - LJ Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Andrew Whitby - King of the Snakes Don Davenport - Woodcutter 1 George Neff - Hassebu John Donnell - Woodcutter 2 LJ Donnell - Mother, Soldier 2 Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Soldier 1, Vizir Thierry Barston - Wise Man Will Burghart - Narrator Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, DJ Drummond, Don Davenport, George Neff, Hank Romanesco, John Donnell, LJ Do...2016-09-2312 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: Tortoise And The KingCulture: Yoruba Based on a Story by: M. I. Ogumefu Summary: A tale about a clever Tortoise and his efforts to marry the king’s daughter. Production: Writer: Will Burghart Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Brannen - Elephant Chris G - Narrator Matt "Olaf" Hinton - King Morgan Hazelwood - Tortoise Thierry Barston - Farmer Special Guests: Brannen, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Morgan Hazelwood, Thierry Barston, and Will Burghart.Support Anansi Storytime 2016-09-2304 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: The Valiant TailorCulture: Germany Based on a Story by: The Brothers Grimm Summary: The story of a boisterous tailor’s adventures. Production: Writer - Scooter Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Aine Connelly - Queen Andrew Whitby - Soldier 2 Brannen - Giant 2 Chris G. - Soldier 1 LJ Donnell - Giant 1 Matt Hinton - Tailor Morgan Hazelwood - Narrator Scott Smith - Giant 3 Special Guests: Aine Connelly, Andrew Whitby, Brannen, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Morgan Hazelwood, and Scott Smith.Support Anansi Storytime 2016-09-2318 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: Goonur, The Woman DoctorCulture: Aboriginal Based on a story by: Unknown Summary: A story about how a family can live in peace if they just listen to their mother. Production: Writer - John Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Don Davenport - Narrator Matt “Olaf” Hinton - Goonur’s Son Morgan Hazelwood - Guddah Sara Davenport - Beereun Thierry Barston - Goonur Special Guests: DJ Drummond, Don Davenport, Hank Romanesco, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Morgan Hazelwood, Sara Davenport, and Thierry Barston.Support Anansi Storytime 2016-09-2309 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: Why The Sea Is SaltCulture: Norway Based on a Story by: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe Summary: The tale of two brothers' misadventure with a magical handmill. Production: Writer: Scooter Director: Hank Romanesco Engineer: DJ Drummond Players: Aine Connelly - Poor Brother's Wife Andrew Whitby - Poor Brother Brannen - Narrator Chris G - Rich Brother Matt “Olaf” Hinton - Skipper Morgan Hazelwood - Rich Brother's Wife Scott Smith - Old Man Special Guests: Aine Connelly, Andrew Whitby, Brannen, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Morgan Hazelwood, and Scott Smith.2016-09-2309 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: The Shepherd And The Daughters Of The SunCulture: Inca Based on a Story by: Sir Clements Markham Summary: A shepherd and a princess’s pursuit of forbidden love. Production: Writer - John Donnell Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: John Donnell - Narrator Andrew Whitby - Guard 2 Chris G - Acoya-Napa Lisa Watson - Chuqui-Llantu LJ Donnell - Fountain/Bird Matt "Olaf" Hinton - Guard 1 Morgan Hazelwood - Acoya-Napa's Sister Thierry Barston - Mother Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, John Donnell, Lisa Watson, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Morgan Hazelwood, and Th...2016-09-2311 min

Anansi StorytimeS1: Anansi Gives The People StoriesCulture: Ashanti, Ghana. Based on: African Storybook Initiative. Summary: The story of how the Spider god Anansi brought stories to humankind. Production: Writer - Scooter Mann Director - Hank Romanesco Engineer - DJ Drummond Players: Aine Connelly - Narrator Chris G. - Nyame LJ Donnell - Snake Morgan Hazelwood - Aso Scooter Mann - Anansi Special Guests: Aine Connelly, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, and Morgan Hazelwood.Support Anansi Storytime 2016-09-2304 min