Hank Romanesco
Special guest
Director.
Hank hopes you enjoy the performances.
Hank Romanesco has been a guest on 30 episodes.
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S2: Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs
July 19th, 2017 | Season 2 | 3 mins 46 secs
africa, akan, anansi, animal, gods, season 2
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.
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S2: Maui Snares The Sun
April 18th, 2017 | Season 2 | 12 mins 48 secs
gods, oceania, polynesia, season 2
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.
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S2: The Golden Apple of Discord
February 5th, 2017 | Season 2 | 8 mins 17 secs
europe, gods, greece, season 2
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.
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S1: Journey For The Golden Tower (Bonus)
December 30th, 2016 | Season 1 | 4 mins 16 secs
magic, original, season 1
Summary: A story about a boy who leaves home for fame and glory and returns with what really matters.
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S1: Doctor Knowall
September 23rd, 2016 | Season 1 | 5 mins 30 secs
europe, germany, season 1
Culture: Germany. Based on a story by: Brothers Grimm. Summary: A silly story about a very fortunate peasant.
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S1: The Sweep And The Noble Lady
September 23rd, 2016 | Season 1 | 10 mins 21 secs
asia, middle east, season 1
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.
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S1: The Island Of Skeletons
September 23rd, 2016 | Season 1 | 14 mins 57 secs
magic, monsters, native american, north america, season 1
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.
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S1: The Story Of Hassebu
September 23rd, 2016 | Season 1 | 12 mins 2 secs
africa, animals, season 1, swahili
Culture: Swahili. Based on a story by: Andrew Lang. Summary: A story about a boy’s misadventures with the King of the Snakes.
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S1: Tortoise And The King
September 23rd, 2016 | Season 1 | 4 mins 54 secs
africa, animals, season 1, yoruba
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.
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S1: The Valiant Tailor
September 23rd, 2016 | Season 1 | 18 mins 45 secs
europe, germany, monsters, season 1
Culture: Germany. Based on a Story by: The Brothers Grimm. Summary: The story of a boisterous tailor’s adventures.
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S1: Goonur, The Woman Doctor
September 22nd, 2016 | Season 1 | 9 mins 57 secs
aboriginal austrailian, animal, australia, magic, season 1
Culture(s): 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.
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S1: Why The Sea Is Salt
September 22nd, 2016 | Season 1 | 9 mins 36 secs
device, europe, magic, norway, season 1
Culture: Norwegian. Based on a Story by: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. Summary: The tale of two brothers' misadventure with a magical handmill.
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S1: The Shepherd And The Daughters Of The Sun
September 22nd, 2016 | Season 1 | 11 mins 35 secs
gods, inca, season 1, south america, tragedy
Culture: Inca. Based on a Story by: Sir Clements Markham. Summary: A shepherd and a princess’s pursuit of forbidden love.
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S1: Anansi Gives The People Stories
September 22nd, 2016 | Season 1 | 4 mins 38 secs
africa, anansi, animal, ashanti, ghana, gods, season 1
Culture: Ashanti, Ghana. Based on: African Storybook Initiative. Summary: The story of how the Spider god Anansi brought stories to humankind.