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Anansi Storytime

Anansi Storytime

Legendsmith Productions

Telling Fairy Tales and Folklore from cultures all over the world as audio plays. This show is part of the Story Forge Network.
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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 Guests: Brandon Strader, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, Keith Riley, Lisa Watson, Lynn Parsons, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Thierry Barston, and Thomas Sixten.

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Anansi Storytime - S2: Why Coyote Stopped Imitating His Friends
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10/23/17 • 10 min

Culture: 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.

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Anansi Storytime - S2: Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs
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07/20/17 • 3 min

Culture: 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 Donnell, and Thomas Sixten.

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Anansi Storytime - S2: Maui Snares The Sun

S2: Maui Snares The Sun

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04/19/17 • 12 min

Culture: 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" Hinton - Maui
  • Max Baskin - Tonga-Iti, Villager 2, Grandmother
  • Thierry Barston - Narrator
  • Thomas Sixten - MoeMoe

Special Guests: Chris G, DJ Drummond, Hank Romanesco, Lisa Watson, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Thierry Barston, and Thomas Sixten.

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Anansi Storytime - S2: The Golden Apple of Discord
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02/05/17 • 8 min

Culture: 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, Ares
  • Thierry Barston - Hecuba

Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, Chris G, DJ Drummond, Don Davenport, Hank Romanesco, Kjatar Tavishen, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Morgan Hazelwood, Sara Davenport, and Thierry Barston.

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Anansi Storytime - S1: Journey For The Golden Tower (Bonus)
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12/30/16 • 4 min

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.

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Anansi Storytime - S1: Doctor Knowall

S1: Doctor Knowall

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09/23/16 • 5 min

Culture: 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.

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Anansi Storytime - S1: The Sweep And The Noble Lady
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09/23/16 • 10 min

Culture: 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, and Will Burghart.

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Anansi Storytime - S1: The Island Of Skeletons
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09/23/16 • 14 min

Culture: 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 Litt, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, and Sara Davenport.

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Anansi Storytime - S3: Famous Fairy Tales (Preview)
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10/11/19 • 0 min

Come and enjoy this sneak peak into our third season.

This time we present less commonly known versions of famous fairy tales.

Please Enjoy.

Special Guest: Max Baskin.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Anansi Storytime have?

Anansi Storytime currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does Anansi Storytime cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Anansi Storytime?

The episode title 'S3: Hansel & Gretel' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Anansi Storytime?

The average episode length on Anansi Storytime is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of Anansi Storytime released?

Episodes of Anansi Storytime are typically released every 30 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of Anansi Storytime?

The first episode of Anansi Storytime was released on Sep 23, 2016.

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