Scooter
Host of Anansi Storytime
Producer, Writer, Player.
The idea for Anansi Storytime came to Scooter in October 2014. Shortly there after he dove headfirst into crafting the basic concept, pilot episode, and pulling together a staff of people. Storytime is his brainchild, but it's made amazing by all of the people who work on it.
He started this project to bring to the internet stories not often heard by a modern audience, in a format that is warm and familiar. As a long time fan of fairy tales and storytelling, he's very excited to present these stories for your enjoyment.
Scooter has hosted 34 Episodes.
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S2: Building Asgard's Wall
February 3rd, 2018 | Season 2 | 11 mins 54 secs
europe, loki, norse, season 2
A story about a nightmare of a deal that goes rough shod when horsing around gets in the way.
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S2: How Orunmilla Tricked Death
December 27th, 2017 | Season 2 | 5 mins 14 secs
africa, comedy, gods, orisha, season 2, yoruba
A story about how Orunmila helped a mother protect her son from Iku, the incarnation of death.
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S2: How a Man Was Bewitched and Had His Head Shaved by Foxes [Contains Mature Themes]
November 22nd, 2017 | Season 2 | 11 mins 24 secs
asia, japan, kitsune, season 2
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.
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S2: Why Coyote Stopped Imitating His Friends
October 22nd, 2017 | Season 2 | 10 mins 28 secs
animals, caddo, coyote, native american, north america, season 2
A story about how Coyote, despite dogged determination, was left lupining for his friends gifts.
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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.