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Afterword: The Beanie Baby Heist of '97 9:20

1y ago9:20

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A conversation with journalist Serena Coady, author of THE BEANIE BABY BANDIT '97. HOST: MICHAEL LAPOINTE EDITING: THOMAS CURRY MUSIC, SCORING & SOUND-DESIGN: NATALIA RODRIGUEZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Beanie Baby Heist of '97 36:38

1y ago36:38

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It's Chicago in the summer of '97, and criminal defense attorney Kathleen Zellner (of Making a Murderer fame) is feeling worn out. After once defending a serial killer, she promised herself never to defend a guilty person again, and has devoted her life to exonerating the innocent. But after years of gruesome murder trials, she needs a holiday. Whe…

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Afterword: The Mockbuster 8:47

1+ y ago8:47

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A conversation with journalist Shaun Raviv, author of THE MOCKBUSTER. HOST: MICHAEL LAPOINTE EDITING: THOMAS CURRY MUSIC, SCORING & SOUND-DESIGN: NATALIA RODRIGUEZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Mockbuster 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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When small-time money counterfeiter Edward L. Montoro nearly dies in a plane crash, he decides to reinvent himself as a filmmaker. It's the late 1970s, the dawn of the age of the blockbuster, and Montoro pioneers the "mockbuster"—knock-off productions that capitalize on the popularity of mainstream Hollywood films. But as his little studio attracts…

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Afterword: The Way We're Built 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

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A conversation with journalist Alex Mayyasi, author of The Way We're Built. HOST: MICHAEL LAPOINTE EDITING: THOMAS CURRY MUSIC, SCORING & SOUND-DESIGN: NATALIA RODRIGUEZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Way We're Built 35:03

1+ y ago35:03

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Facing hard times in the early 1990s, Subaru of America is trying to understand who exactly buys their sturdy but drab brand of cars. That's when one marketing executive notices a peculiar niche in their focus groups—lesbian women. In the conservative corporate culture of Subaru, a group of marketing executives will try to turn the company's fortun…

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VOX ELYSIUM: 7. In The Arms Of Eternity 35:48

2y ago35:48

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The walls come crumbling down as Gabriel Grant’s plans come to a head. What will Echo and Alexandra do? What will be left of them afterwards? The explosive finale of Vox Elysium. VOX ELYSIUM Cipher 7: In The Arms Of Eternity Episode Transcripts: http://bit.ly/voxelysium Directed by Madeleine Regina Written by Latisha Jones, Madelyn Dorta, and Jon J…

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VOX ELYSIUM: 6. Everything You've Ever Wanted 23:17

2y ago23:17

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A choice. A betrayal. A horrifying realization. As Vox draws closer to the culmination of its work, a life or death decision is made. VOX ELYSIUM Cipher 6: Everything You've Ever Wanted Episode Transcripts: http://bit.ly/voxelysium Directed by Madeleine Regina Written by Jon Jon Johnson Designed by Van Winkle Featuring Tatyana Ridgeway Meredith Nud…

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VOX ELYSIUM: 5. All That Glitters 15:25

2y ago15:25

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While all eyes are fixed on Alexandra at Vox’s gala event, Echo attempts to infiltrate The Facility. The answers she finds may be more than she bargained for. VOX ELYSIUM Cipher 5: All That Glitters Episode Transcripts: http://bit.ly/voxelysium Directed by Madeleine Regina Written by Jon Jon Johnson Designed by Kristina Manente Featuring Tatyana Ri…

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VOX ELYSIUM: 4. The Trip 24:32

2y ago24:32

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As her suspicions grow, Alexandra is invited into the innermost circle of Vox. Everyone seems to know about her hallucinations (if that’s what they are), and she is offered a treatment only available to Mr. Grant’s chosen few. VOX ELYSIUM Cipher 4: The Trip Episode Transcripts: http://bit.ly/voxelysium Directed by Madeleine Regina Written by Madely…

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VOX ELYSIUM: 3. (RE)educated 29:22

2y ago29:22

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After a week of unsettling orderliness and constant supervision, Echo witnesses a horrifying event at work that drives her into the darkest corners of the city to find answers. VOX ELYSIUM Cipher 3: (RE)educated Episode Transcripts: http://bit.ly/voxelysium Directed by Madeleine Regina Written by Latisha Jones Designed by Kristina Manente Featuring…

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VOX ELYSIUM: 2. Luxury's Lap 21:14

2y ago21:14

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Alexandra wakes up in a world of soothing comfort. Even her watch reminds her to relax. So, why is it that something feels wrong? VOX ELYSIUM Cipher 2: Luxury’s Lap Episode Transcripts: http://bit.ly/voxelysium Directed by Madeleine Regina Written by Madelyn Dorta Designed by Ryako Featuring Tatyana Ridgeway Meredith Nudo Caroline Cabal Coniglio Co…

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VOX ELYSIUM: 1. A Mere Echo 21:02

2y ago21:02

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Echo wakes up to a world that feels… a little off. Everything is right where it should be- a totally normal day. Except for the distorted dog barks and ringing no one else can seem to hear. VOX ELYSIUM Cipher 1: A Mere Echo Episode Transcripts: http://bit.ly/voxelysium Directed by Madeleine Regina Written by Latisha Jones Designed by Kristina Manen…

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Afterword: The Badir Brothers 13:24

2y ago13:24

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A conversation with journalist Yochai Maital author of "The Badir Brothers". HOST: MICHAEL LAPOINTE JOURNALIST: YOCHAI MAITAL AUDIO: NATALIA RODRIGUEZ FORD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Badir Brothers 46:12

2y ago46:12

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In a small Israeli village in the 1980s, three Arab brothers are born blind. When a payphone is installed at the end of the block, the brothers discover they can use their supersensitive hearing to manipulate the lines to do their bidding, the first step in what will become the largest telecom fraud in Israeli history. JOURNALIST: YOCHAI MAITAL EDI…

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Afterword: Blinkers 10:57

2y ago10:57

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A conversation about fakes, hustlers, and how to rip off the Grateful Dead with Harmon Leon, author of “Blinkers. Host: Michael LaPointe Journalist: Harmon Leon Audio: Natalia Rodriguez Ford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Blinkers 32:13

2y ago32:13

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Teenage hustler Conor MacKay makes his living selling counterfeit tickets—or blinkers—at concerts and sporting events across the United States. It’s the early 1990s, the golden age of the blinker game, but as the federal authorities and Ticketmaster close in, Conor has to find what’s authentic in this world of fakes. A fictional story based on real…

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The Starlet Bandits: Part 2 23:42

2y ago23:42

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It's Los Angeles in the mid-2000s and Nina is chasing the LA dream. She falls into sex work and gets caught up in her boyfriend/pimp's latest scheme: robbing banks. A disparate group of sex workers are transformed into a gang of bank robbers named The Starlet Bandits... Narrator: Jurnee Smollett Journalist: Lexi Pandell Audio Editing: Natalia Rodri…

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The Starlet Bandits: Part 1 22:36

2y ago22:36

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It's Los Angeles in the mid-2000s and Nina is chasing the LA dream. She falls into sex work and gets caught up in her boyfriend/pimp's latest scheme: robbing banks. A disparate group of sex workers are transformed into a gang of bank robbers named The Starlet Bandits... Narrator: Jurnee Smollett Journalist: Lexi Pandell Audio Editing: Natalia Rodri…

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Sonya Golden Hand 38:24

2y ago38:24

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When the great Russian writer Anton Chekov visits the penal colony on the remote island of Sakhalin in 1890, he is astonished to learn that they’re holding a famous prisoner—Sonya Golden Hand. He finds the legendary con-artist in solitary confinement, her legs clamped in iron chains. Chekhov kneels down beside her on the filthy prison floor. Tell m…

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Anthony's Room 40:08

2+ y ago40:08

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A woman grapples with the mysterious murder of her husband in their Denver home. All the doors were locked from inside, there is no sign of break-in, but her husband lies there, stabbed to death. The murder haunts the house, already a place of mourning after their son Anthony did not return from World War II. As a local detective struggles to pry a…

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Becoming Maeve 30:12

2+ y ago30:12

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For Maeve DuVally, coming out as transgender in a corporate America was a journey of self-discovery that required her to hit rock bottom before she came out on top. This is her story. Journalist: Pamela Ryckman Voice: Jamie Clayton Audio Editing: Natalia Rodriguez Music, Scoring & Sound-Design: Dominic Gozo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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Joy Boy 35:36

3y ago35:36

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Narrated by Steve Buscemi, this is the story of Gosnell Duncan and the silicone dildo. After suffering a work-related accident, Caribbean-born Gosnell Duncan was paralyzed from the waist down. An engineer by trade, and determined not to let his disability come between him and the love of his life, Angela, Gosnell poured his knowledge and energy int…

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The Swingin' A's 27:25

3y ago27:25

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The Oakland A's of the early 1970s were the most iconoclastic team in baseball history. Never before had a club so collectively traumatized baseball's establishment with its eccentric behavior and business decisions, not to mention its outlandish facial hair, while simultaneously setting records: five consecutive division titles and three straight …

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Electric Prisoner 43:45

3y ago43:45

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Inspired by the life and work of Leon Theremin, a Russian inventor whose most famous invention was the Theremin –– an instrument that produces otherworldly, haunting music, and which is played seemingly by magic. At the height of the Cold War, Theremin’s passions for music and science drew him into dangerous territory: the price of pursuing his gre…

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The Joke 24:59

3+ y ago24:59

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Based on the life of Susanna Madora Salter. Narrated by Elle Fanning. Argonia, Kansas, 1887. Susanna Salter is baking bread when there’s a knock at the door. She learns she’s been nominated for the mayoral elections as a prank by some of the men of the town. After all, what could be funnier than the notion of a female leader? Nobody expected that s…

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Made in Alabama 25:48

3+ y ago25:48

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Alex Latifi, Iranian-born owner of a small parts factory in Alabama, loved by his workers, had been fulfilling military contracts for years, making parts cheaper and better than the competition. When he finds out his secretary has been embezzling money, he fires her. Embittered and vengeful, she tells the FBI that Latifi has been sending classified…

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Portrait of a Spy 36:29

3+ y ago36:29

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The Chevalier d'Eon is a brave army captain, a sparkling dinner companion –– and a spy in King Louis XV's secret service, tasked with planning an invasion of England from within London's highest social circles. But the French government, having no idea that the Chevalier is working for King Louis, plots to assassinate the charismatic diplomat, who …

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Dear Diane 41:37

3+ y ago41:37

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Crime writer Diane Fanning was working on her first non-fiction book, spending time visiting and writing to a serial killer on death row. When Diane saw a case on the TV show 20/20 about a mother who was convicted of brutally murdering her 10-year-old son, she wrote about it in a letter to the convict. His letter back chilled her to the bone. He kn…

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Chighali 23:20

3+ y ago23:20

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Camels, sand storms, scorpions, and sand dunes towering like buildings—these are amongst Sidi’s first ever memories. Raised in a nomadic tribe on the far edge of the Sahara desert, Sidi doesn’t have a father like the other kids. He dreams of meeting him, even after his mom explains he’s gone away to heaven, a journey from which he won’t return. Whe…

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White Widow 36:18

3+ y ago36:18

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A deep-dive into Samantha Lewthwaite, the widow of one of London’s 7/7 bombers and a notorious wanted criminal in the UK. A white woman from a nondescript town, Lewthwaite became the poster girl for radical Islam in the UK and garnered the reputation of being one of the most deadly terrorists in the world. As the tabloids grew greedy for sensationa…

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Blood & Wine 33:34

3+ y ago33:34

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As tensions over South Africa’s white-owned farmland escalate, Midas Wanana and other Black residents take matters into their own hands, creating a new settlement on the edge of a white-owned vineyard. They call the settlement Azania, a precolonial name for South Africa. When the white farmer, Stefan Smit, is murdered in his own home, the finger is…

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Night Walk 27:16

3+ y ago27:16

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When brutal murders in the community push the Reverend to his limits, he knows he needs to reach the people at the heart of the violence. But as he walks the streets by night, his own son is out on those same streets, immersed in gang life and drug dealing, earning the nickname Little Killer. While the Reverend advocates for peace among drug addict…

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May Peleg Approves of You 30:45

3+ y ago30:45

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This story contains potentially triggering subjects, including suicide, homophobia, physical violence, and misgendering. In 2015, an exceptional trial took place in Jerusalem. The body of transgender activist and beloved community leader May Peleg was held in police custody. May’s request was that her ashes be divided in two: one half scattered int…

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The Living Goddess 29:59

4y ago29:59

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The Living Goddess follows Rashmila, who at four years old was taken from her family to become a goddess. She grew up in a palace, dressed always in red, believing she could heal the people who came to worship her. At twelve years old, her world turned upside down: she was cast out from the palace. It was time to become a mortal again. Journalist: …

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Starchild Diary 52:59

4y ago52:59

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...a journey through the stars at the helm of a sentient spaceship! (CW: Child endangerment)Flying V

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Guarding Saddam 53:29

4y ago53:29

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This is the never before told story of the relationship between a prisoner—the ex-President of Iraq—and a young American soldier from Kansas City. Journalist: Michael Weiss Audio: Ben Adair for Western Sound & Charlie Brandon-King Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cyri, No! 40:11

4y ago40:11

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...a classic love triangle between a guy, a gal, and the smartphone that connects them! (CW: adult themes) Starring Morgan Meadows (“Cyri”) Regina Aquino (“Roxane”) Niusha Nawab (“Chris”) Carmina Manley (“Amelia and Customer Support”) “Dr. Namsserp” written and performed by Aviva Pressman Written By Alexandra Petri Engineered By Kristina Manente Mu…

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The Conductor 29:31

4y ago29:31

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When the Taliban last ruled Afghanistan, playing an instrument could be punished by death, and yet Negin finds herself as conductor of all-female orchestra, stepping into a power she didn’t know she had. Journalist: Sahar Zand Audio: Saskia Edwards Additional Music: Subat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Vlad Ash 43:10

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Flying V

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Introducing Paperless 2:02

4y ago2:02

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Cinematic true stories from the world’s best journalists. Ground-breaking investigations, gripping narrative histories and touching personal triumphs. This is long-form audio journalism done differently — this is Paperless, an audio magazine from Vespucci. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Valkyrie At The Roller Disco 23:02

5+ y ago23:02

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Relationships are always complicated, especially if you’re a winged Valkyrie in love with a Roller Derby girl! Written by Seamus Sullivan Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Roc Lee Featuring Blair Bowers, Megan Reichelt

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The Sorrows of Another Werther 28:37

5+ y ago28:37

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A scientist seeks to prove to his ex-wife and her new husband that this is not the best possible universe. Written by Augie Praley Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Gordon Nimmo-Smith Featuring Zachary Fernebok, Michelle Polera, Megan Reichelt

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Black Hole Vagina 14:38

5+ y ago14:38

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The fairy tale origin story of a young woman, her newly discovered super power, and the man who loved her (regardless of being sucked into the overwhelming emptiness of space)! Written by Madhuri Shekar Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Navi Featuring Nora Achrati, Linda Bard, Thony Mena Additional music: Aaron Kenny - The Curious Kitten…

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Blood, Sweat and Tapsilog 40:31

5+ y ago40:31

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A Filipina chef comes under intense pressure and personal scrutiny while competing on a high stakes reality cooking show! Written by Kyle Encinas Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Gordon Nimmo-Smith Featuring Regina Aquino, Christina Day, Zachary Fernebok, Justine "Icy" Moral, Chloe Mikala Additional music by James Guess…

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Dear Fred Durst 21:31

5+ y ago21:31

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Members of an anger management group attempt to find common ground via a nu-metal icon. It’s just one of those days… Written by Augie Praley Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Roc Lee Featuring Christina Day, Zachary Fernebok, James Flanagan, Joey Ibanez, Chloe Mikala, Noah Schaefer

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Horn Of Bone and Silver 36:40

5+ y ago36:40

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The host of a literary podcast goes down the rabbit hole reviewing a series of little-known fantasy novels from the seventies. Written by Seamus Sullivan Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Navi Featuring Regina Aquino Additional Music: Aakash Gandhi - Forest Of Fear Emily A. Sprague - Fairy Meeting Geographer - Dreams Electric I Think I Can …

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Equinox 24:26

5+ y ago24:26

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Voicemail messages hold the key to a mysterious disappearance and a tragic chain of events from the past… Written by Alexandra Petri Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Roc Lee Featuring James Finley, James Flanagan, Madeline Key, Noah Schaefer, Tia Shearer Bassett and Matthew Bassett

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Going Paperless 14: "Taste of Fame" 7:07

5+ y ago7:07

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Finally a recent piece of writing to share! I've gotten into the swing of a new semester, and I'm going to push myself to write as much as I can! This is "Taste of Fame", a short short story inspired by the short story "Delusions of Stardom" by Anne Frank. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-ellis/support…

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Apocalypse Air BnB 25:39

5+ y ago25:39

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Apocalypse Air Bnb It’s hard enough to run a small business during the zombie apocalypse, much less find love! When a chainsaw-wielding traveler shows up to his Air BnB, Clyde may have met his match... Written by Serena Berman Directed by Jason Schlafstein Designed by Gordon Nimmo-Smith Featuring James Flanagan and Michelle Polera…

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