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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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    • Jan 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    S3: Hansel & Gretel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 14:53


    Culture: 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 Baskin, Thomas Sixten, Will Burghart, and William Wulf.

    S3: Rumpelstiltskin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 33:28


    Culture: 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, David Allen, Hank Romanesco, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Michelle Morrison, and William Wulf.

    S3: Little Red Riding Hood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 11:37


    Culture: 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, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Tara Griffiths, and William Wulf.

    S3: The Snow Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 19:03


    Culture: 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 Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, Boston Moss, David Allen, Diana Raynes, Hank Romanesco, Lisa Watson, LJ Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Michelle Morrison, Summer Blais, Tara Griffiths, and William Wulf.

    Patron Exclusive Preview: The Gilded Boot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 3:42


    Come listen to a preview of our special Patreon Exclusive series, The Gilded Boot. Folklore characters start their own podcast and take a look at what it really means to be a living piece of modern fiction. Producer: Scooter Mann Director: Scooter Mann Audio Engineer: David Allen Rumplestiltskin: Max Baskin Puss: LJ Donnell Special Guests: David Allen, LJ Donnell, and Max Baskin.

    S3: Don Quixote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 19:06


    Culture: Spanish Based on a story: The Ingenious Nobleman Mister Quixote of La Mancha, by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra A story about the terrible and undreamt of adventures of a would-be knight errant and his errors on his errands. Production: * Producer - Scooter Mann * Writer - Thomas Sixten * Director - LJ Donnell * Lead Engineer / Sound Designer - David Allen * Engineer - Scooter Mann * Composer - Dayn Leonardson Players: * Chris G. - Don Quixote * Lynne Parsons - Squire * Max Baskin - Friar * Michelle Morrison - Lady * Thierry Barston - Storyteller * Verity Sainte Marie - Sancho Panza * William Wulf - Muleteer Special Guests: Chris G, David Allen, Dayn Leonardson, LJ Donnell, Lynne Parsons, Max Baskin, Michelle Morrison, Thierry Barston, Thomas Sixten, Verity Sainte Marie, and William Wulf.

    S3: Puss in Boots

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 19:58


    Culture: European Based on a story collected by: Charles Perrault Summary: A story about a cat in a hat, and boots, who’s idea of fun was saying and doing whatever was needed to make his master’s fortune. Production: * Writer - Thierry Barston * Director - Max Baskin * Engineer - David Allen Players: * Boston Moss - Youngest Son * Lisa Watson - Storyteller * LJ Donnell - Puss * Lynne Parsons - Middle Son, Peasent 2 * Matt "Olaf" Hinton - King * Scooter Mann - Servant * Thomas Sixten - Ogre * William Wulf - Oldest Son, Peasant 1 Special Guests: Boston Moss, David Allen, Lisa Watson, LJ Donnell, Lynne Parsons, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Thierry Barston, Thomas Sixten, and William Wulf.

    S3: Beauty and the Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 31:08


    Culture: 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 Romanesco, Keith Riley, Lisa Watson, LJ Donnell, Lynne Parsons, Max Baskin, and Tara Griffiths.

    S3: Famous Fairy Tales (Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 0:48


    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.

    S2: Anansi, Coyote, and the Magic Radio (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2018 20:09


    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: * Matt “Olaf” Hinton - Commericals Voices, Narrator * Andrew Whitby - Coyote, Commericals Voices * Kjatar Tavishen - Anansi, Commericals Voices * LJ Donnell - Commericals Voices, Sin-derella * Max Baskin - Commericals Voices, Lost Boy * Lynne Parsons - Commericals Voices * Erik Van Der Geotz - Commericals Voices * JC Lira - Merry Man * Scooter - Commericals Voices * Shannon Woods - Siren * Thomas Sixten - Commericals Voices Special Guests: Andrew Whitby, David Allen, Erik van der Goetz, Hank Romanesco, JC Lira, Joe M. Griffin, Kjatar Tavishen, LJ Donnell, Lynne Parsons, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Shannon Woods, and Thomas Sixten.

    S2: The Field of Boliauns

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2018 6:45


    Culture: 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.

    S2: The King and the Fisherman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2018 5:35


    Culture: 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.

    S2: Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 10:54


    Culture: 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 "Olaf" Hinton, Samantha Tynes, Thomas Sixten, and Tim Peterson.

    S2: When Till Eulenspiegel Baked Owls and Monkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 6:27


    Culture: 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.

    S2: How the Camel Got His Hump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2018 6:13


    Culture: 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, and Thomas Sixten.

    S2: The Sagacious Boar and Monkey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 6:48


    Culture: 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.

    S2: Building Asgard's Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2018 11:54


    Culture: 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" Hinton, Tara Griffiths, and Thomas Sixten.

    S2: How Orunmilla Tricked Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 5:14


    Culture: 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.

    S2: How a Man Was Bewitched and Had His Head Shaved by Foxes [Contains Mature Themes]

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 11:24


    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, Lynne Parsons, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Max Baskin, Thierry Barston, and Thomas Sixten.

    S2: Why Coyote Stopped Imitating His Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 10:28


    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.

    S2: Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 3:46


    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.

    S2: Maui Snares The Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2017 12:48


    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.

    S2: The Golden Apple of Discord

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2017 8:17


    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.

    S1: Journey For The Golden Tower (Bonus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 4:16


    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.

    S1: Doctor Knowall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 5:30


    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.

    S1: The Sweep And The Noble Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 10:21


    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.

    S1: The Island Of Skeletons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 14:57


    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.

    S1: The Story Of Hassebu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 12:02


    Culture: 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 Donnell, Matt "Olaf" Hinton, Thierry Barston, and Will Burghart.

    S1: Tortoise And The King

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 4:54


    Culture: 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.

    S1: The Valiant Tailor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 18:45


    Culture: 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.

    S1: Goonur, The Woman Doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 9:57


    Culture: 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.

    S1: Why The Sea Is Salt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 9:36


    Culture: 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.

    S1: The Shepherd And The Daughters Of The Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 11:35


    Culture: 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 Thierry Barston.

    S1: Anansi Gives The People Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2016 4:38


    Culture: 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.

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