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Dec 19, 2014 • 18min

Naughty or Nice

An elf gets a new job in the Naughty or Nice division of Santa's workshop. This story was commissioned by NPR's All Things Considered. It was written by Jonathan Mitchell and Seth Lind, and directed & produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Oct 29, 2014 • 13min

The Death of Poe

Matthew Mercier, a caretaker of Edgar Allan Poe's estate, shares his eerie and humorous experiences surrounding Poe's mysterious death. He discusses a bizarre encounter with a man obsessed with resurrecting Poe's spirit, blending historical insights with a touch of the macabre. The conversation takes a whimsical turn as humor arises from characters tackling a pesky rat, reminding listeners of Poe's themes of identity and madness. This captivating mix of spooky tales and quirky anecdotes illuminates Poe's enduring legacy.
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Oct 16, 2014 • 16min

Silvia's Blood

Based on Philip K. Dick's short story "Upon the Dull Earth," originally published in 1954. Performed by Andy Moskowitz, Rebecca Robles, Diana McCorry, Ben Jones, and Al King. Produced and directed by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Sep 17, 2014 • 17min

Cold Read

A psychic love story. Performed by Alex Marino, Christina Dabney, Blanche Ames, and T.J. Mannix. Written by Louis Kornfeld, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Aug 20, 2014 • 12min

That's Democracy

A teacher gives his students lesson about democracy that they'll never forget. Performed by Peter McNerney, Russ Armstrong, Alexis Lambright, Fiona Bradford, Teddy Shivers, Oscar Montoya, and Ben Jones. Written by Louis Kornfeld, produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Jul 16, 2014 • 16min

Moon Graffiti

45 years ago this week, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon. To commemorate, we're sharing our pilot episode which asks the question: What if they crashed? This story is based on a real speech written for Richard Nixon in 1969 called "In Event of Moon Disaster." Performed by Matt Evans and Ed Herbstman, with John Ottavino as Richard Nixon. Our story was written and produced by Jonathan Mitchell, and edited by Hillary Frank.
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Jun 18, 2014 • 14min

Chaotic Neutral

A game of Dungeons and Dragons is thrown into chaos. Peformed by Elana Fishbein, Jon Bander, Justin Moran, and Matt Shafeek. Written by Alejandro Kolleeny, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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May 14, 2014 • 13min

Voyager Found

Chet Siegel, an actress known for her captivating performances, brings her voice to life in a thrilling narrative about the Voyager spacecraft. The conversation dives into the mystery of an extraterrestrial object that unexpectedly falls to Earth, sparking speculation and adventure. They explore the enigmatic sounds thought to be messages from another civilization, discussing the potential for connection and understanding across the cosmos. It's an exciting blend of science fiction and the search for life beyond our planet.
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Apr 28, 2014 • 14min

Everybody SCREAM!!!

Keep your knees in, chest up, stay low, elbows soft... let's go, let's GO! Performed by Chet Siegel, Emily Tarver, and Ed Herbstman. Written by Chet Siegel, produced by Jonathan Mitchell.
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Mar 10, 2014 • 18min

The Extractor

The sounds we make don't just fade away; they're embedded in the wood around us. Performed by Ed Herbstman, Kevin Cragg, Annemarie Cullen, Dennis Pacheco, and Rebecca Robles, with Melanie Hoopes, Bea Herbstman, Alex Marino, and Kerry Kastin. Music performed by Isabel Kim, Matt Evans, and Shawn Lovato. Written and produced by Jonathan Mitchell.

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