Chronosphere Fiction

A find at a charity shop takes Cassandra Hutchins on an adventure she would have never expected. You never know who you'll meet while traveling the spectral streams. Written by Patricia Keiller CAST Edward Gilbright : Jeff Moon Cassandra,(Cassie) Hutchins : Margaret Ashley Herbert G. Wells : Richard Summers Lorenzo Rossi/Leonardo Da Vinci : Steve Katz Man One/Theo Harrington : Benden MacIver Fleming Man Two/Zac Harrington : Paul Arbisi Man Three/Hawk Harrington : Frank Guglielmelli Rosita Dorelli, Charity Shop Owner, Receptionist, & Secretary Mabel : Anne Ghrist Man in Verrocchio’s workshop : Scott MacIver Casting and Dialog Direction: Patricia Keiller Music Composition, Performance, & Production : Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Production, Editing, Mixing, Sound Design, & Mastering: Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

Another great audio drama written by Patricia Keiller with the voice acting talents of this cast DETECTIVE INSPECTOR FRANK WILLIS : Jeff Moon PROFESSOR DUNCAN MACKENZIE : Paul Arbisi HANS KAUFMAN : Scott MacIver DIANA HARGREAVES : Margaret Ashley SALLY JACKSON : Anne Ghrist COLIN JACKSON : Richard Summers OLLIE JACKSON : M.A. Doerfler SANDEEP KUMAR : Paul Arbisi DANNY LLOYD : Scott MacIver P.C. KEITH WHITE : Paul Arbisi P.C. EDDIE SMITH : Paul Arbisi DEREK KNIGHT : Steve Katz MAID : Anne Ghrist HOTEL RECEPTIONIST : Anne Ghrist TOBY PRESTON : Jeff Moon ISABEL MACKENZIE : M.A. Doerfloer HARRY LYNDHURST : Scott MacIver SAM O’NEAL : Jeff Moon NARRATOR : Brendan Fleming  Sound Design, Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

In this two-part adventure, the Tec is sent by a worried wife down to Tijuana, Mexico, to find her husband. Our hero has a swell time south of the border, but when he returns, he finds a house full of murder! Story by Dashiell Hammett, adapted and dramatized by Pete Lutz. CAST: Pete Lutz as THE TEC Noah Diamond as VANCE RICHMOND Amanda Sisk as MRS. ASHCRAFT Carole Krohn as the LANDLADY Jeff Moon as ED BOHANNON Paul Arbisi as LUSK and JAMOCHA John Bell as THE POLICE CAPTAIN, THE BARTENDER and PEDRO Frank Guglielmelli as THE NEIGHBOR and THE COP Angela Young as CORA and the STENOGRAPHER Rhiannon McAfee as KEWPIE Joe Stofko as the OLD MAN and Jason D. Johnson as O'GAR With Darren Rockhold as THE ANNOUNCER GUY Music by Ross Bernhardt. Foley, Sound Design, editing, mixing, and Post-production by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design.

Our hero is hired by the widow of a wealthy building contractor to find out who murdered her husband. The Tec soon finds out, however, that he has more suspects than he knows what to do with. Starring The Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from the story by Dashiell Hammett. CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold Pete Lutz as THE TEC Geri Elliff as MRS. GILMORE Rhiannon McAfee as THE MAID Jason D. Johnson as O'GAR Angela Young as CARA KENBROOK Jeff Moon as STANLEY TENNANT Frank Gugliemelli as THE CABLE CAR MOTORMAN and LT. McTIGHE Paul Arbisi as OFFICER KELLY and John Bell as the POLICE SERGEANT and OTHER COPS Theme and incidental music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt, other music sourced from the Public Domain Mixing and sounds by Fishbonius Sound Design This production was supervised by Pete Lutz

1965 - When two men accuse their adoptive father -- an eccentric philanthropist of the British upper crust -- of childhood sexual abuse, the unearthed tensions, trauma, and secrets threaten to forever divide the surviving family members. Philip Surges : Mark Kalita Ivan Sturges : Pete Lutz Montague Sturges : Wesley Critchfield Judge Marshal O'Conner : Spencer J Fredrick Carson MacBrady Esq : Jeff Moon Eva Ladd : Anne Ghrist Wilfred and Kirkland Sturges : Spencer J Fredrick Errol Sturges : Katelyn Curtis Cameraman / Director : Daniel French Stanley Wyatt (shop owner): Spencer J Fredrick Sound Design, Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Theme Music "Bandlands" composed by Sri Pathapati and performed by Sri Pathapati (Guitar), Daniel French (Guitar and Bass) and Noah Whatoff (Drums)   Trigger warning: violence and murder

In this thrilling conclusion to the latest two-part adventure, our nameless sleuth finally meets the "girl" in question -- only to find out that she's left a trail of dead men behind her, and she wouldn't mind a bit if the Tec was just one more corpse to step over. Starring The Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from the story by Dashiell Hammett. CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold Pete Lutz as THE TEC Geri Elliff as the HOTEL SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR Mark Kalita as DICK FOLEY and TIN-STAR JOPLIN Rhiannon McAfee as JEANNE DELANO Jason D. Johnson as R. F. AXFORD Jeff Moon as TAG KILCOURSE John Bell as PORKY GROUT Frank Gugliemelli as THE VOICE IN THE CROWD and the BANK TELLER Ian Federgreen as ROACH Dana Gonsalves as BURKE PANGBURN and Joe Stofko as THE OLD MAN   Theme and incidental music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt, other music sourced from the Public Domain Editing, Mixing SFX and Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design  

You used to sing- you always sang to me and I thought I could get used to that again. But this! I've never heard you like this High Spirits https://lhistoire.libsyn.com/high-spirits Author Jill Korn   Supported by funding from Creative Scotland Director Jill Korn     Sound design John Boyd     Original music Gregor Keachie     Elsa Kerri Clarence     Breagh Angela Ness     Stewart Matthew O’Hara     Auntie Bee Diane Brooks     Radio Announcer Niall Macdonald     Other parts Members of the cast   The original song, High Spirits, performed by Clarsach (harp) Rachel Hair     Guitar Ron Jappy     Singer Kerri Clarence     Singer Christy Scott    

Our nameless sleuth is called in by a lovesick young poet to find his runaway fiancee -- but soon finds that his client is in too deep. Is it love, or...something else? Starring The Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from the story by Dashiell Hammett. CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold Pete Lutz as THE TEC Dana Gonsalves as BURKE PANGBURN Rhiannon McAfee as JEANNE DELANO  Jason D. Johnson as R. F. AXFORD Geri Elliff as MRS. CLUTE Daniel French as MR. CLEMENT Angela Young as the TRANSFER COMPANY CLERK and the DETECTIVE AGENCY CLERK Frank Guglielmelli as the ELEVATOR BOY and the BANK TELLER Jordan Bruster as MR. FALL John Bell as PORKY GROUT and Joe Stofko as THE OLD MAN Theme and incidental music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt Mixing, Foley Sound Effects, and Mastering by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design  

How many years does it take to feel as though you really belong? For Francine, an elderly Frenchwoman living on the Scottish Isle of Donan, nothing will ever be the same again. Francine still grieves for her dead husband, Cal, but refuses to be lonely or bored. Her cat, Johnny Hallyday (named for a French pop star of the 60s), is a constant, if indolent companion, and her friend, Barb, though fussy, is always up for a swim or a walk.  Secretly, though, Francine rather despises Barb’s dog, Victor, who is a spoiled and disobedient terrier. On a beach walk, Victor runs away and slips down a hole in a rocky cave, leaving behind his precious collar. When Francine reaches into the hole she finds several bottles of ancient whisky, hidden there after the famous sinking of the SS Politician during World War 2. Outwardly conventional she may be, but like a true Frenchwoman, Francine’s up for a little rebellion when the opportunity arises. She very properly reports the find to the local police, but keeps back a bottle with which she intends to toast the absent Cal with Barb and Johnny Hallyday beside her cosy fire. But the whisky is disgusting; Barb spits it into the fire; the fire leaps out and Johnny’s tail catches light; Francine quickly douses him with a jug of water; Johnny flees through his cat door, leaving Barb horrified and Francine helpless with laughter. Galore! was conceived and produced during lockdown, and inspired by the beautiful Isle of Arran which lies off the west coast of Scotland. At the time, I could see the island from the top of the hill near my house, but for many months was not able to visit it.   Author Jill Korn Director Jill Korn Sound design John Boyd Francine Jill Korn  

They’re dear friends, so they said: We love your plays. The evening wore on. Wine was taken. They said: But your stuff is very dark, very sad. Why don ‘t you write something happy? A love story? And because they’re dear friends, I decided I would.  written and produced by Jill Korn   ABOUT THE AUTHOR As a child, Jill was thrilled by the annual pantomime at the Birmingham Rep, and would make up conversations in her head between imagined, magical characters. Nothing really changes. In 2019, Jill gained her Master’s degree in Creative Writing in Glasgow, Scotland (another panto city!) and began to realise her imagined conversations as audio drama.   Her darker plays draw from history, examining its parallels with the present. In lighter mode, she returns as often as possible to the beautiful Western Isles for her inspiration. Jill’s most recent work is a trilogy of radio plays called An Ayrshire Trilogy, which celebrates the rich history and culture of the county she has chosen as her home.   Jill lives in an Ayrshire village with her patient husband, an indolent cat and the voices in her head.   

Jim Wilkes and his deputy Abe Farrow returned to town to be overrun by undead townsfolk. Jim awakens to find himself in quite a predicament. Written by Craig Robotham Cast Jason D Johnson : Narrator Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz Ilana Labourine : Annie Deemes Paul Arbisi : Abe Farrow Rich Greene : Dan Wilson  JV Torres : Crow's Shadow Jeff Moon : Clem and other townsfolk Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design : Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering   

While on the search for a missing boy, the Tec inadvertently runs afoul of some crooks, who think he's after them. Full of crosses and double-crosses! Starring The Narada Radio Company. Adapted by Pete Lutz from the story by Dashiell Hammett. CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE TEC: Pete Lutz MRS. QUARRE: Geri Elliff MR. QUARRE: Paul Arbisi HOOK: Mark Kalita ELVIRA: Rhiannon McAfee TAI: Jeff Moon THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko OTHER VOICES: Daniel French Theme and incidental music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt Editing, Mixing and Sounds by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

In the final days, the abiding masses huddle in the lands unclaimed by the mysterious black hole. This pitch-dark curtain has swallowed countries, oceans, and populations whole, and no one has been able to emerge from the creeping void... until now. As mankind's existence slowly wanes, they are graced by those who'd been claimed by the black hole once more. Though, those that return are far from the person they were before. Carine : Katelin Curtis Woelinam : Anne Ghrist Dr. Mandal : Rosanna Jimeno Radio Host : Tianna Holley Resident : Angela Young Guard : Paul Arbisi Intercom : Andrea Richardson Cashier : Rosanna Jimeno Mother and Child : Angela Young Production, Music, Foley, and Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design  

Jim Wilkes, Sherriff of Liberty Gulch, and his deputy Abe Farrow, have tracked the murderous mayor into the desert only to have him get the drop on them, take them captive, and to discover he is a shape shifting monster. The mayor has left them to be taken captive by the local indian tribe, on who’s lands they have been trespassing in pursuit of the mayor. Written Craig Robotham Cast Jason D Johnson : Narrator Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz Ilana Labourine : Annie Deemes Paul Arbisi : Abe Farrow Rich Greene : Dan Wilson  Anne Ghrist : Crow's Shadow Katelin Curtis : Leaping Toad Joe Stofko : Chief of the Tribe Daniel French at Fishbonius Sond Design : Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering   

The Overseer questions his operating system while Connie's quality is exercised. The Secretary makes a bold decision. written by Steven Chisholm Cast: Overseer : Frank Guglielmelli Secretary : Rosanna Jimeno Connie Bozeman : Katelin Curtis Chief Amil : Jason D. Johnson The Unemployable & Combatant 1 : Spencer J Fredrick Quality Assurance & Comatant 2 : Daniel French Production, Music, Foley, and Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design        

The Finale of Colony. Mysteries solved. Gains and losses. Who comes out on top? Narrator: Jeff Moon  Troy Robinson: Joe Brillion   Sky Hammond: M A Doerfler  Dexter Robinson & Johnny Martelli: Steve Katz  Dana Robinson:  Ilana Labourene  Chase & Brad Priestly: Scott Slagle  Summer Robinson: Nina Bricko Mac and Young Martian: Frank Guglielmelli Sally: Jennifer Knighton Emperor Mag: Pete Lutz Borak: Paul Arbisi Klag: Rich Greene Elder Martian Advisor: Anne Ghrist Pani: Rosanna Jimeno extras: Daniel French, Katelin Curtis, Spencer J Fredrick Production, editing, mixing, music, and sound design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

The Tec is called in when a print shop owner is run down in the street by a stolen car. He goes looking for the perps, and when he finds them, the secret they're keeping may cost our hero his life! Adapted by Pete Lutz from the story by Dashiell Hammett.   ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE TEC: Pete Lutz  RICHMOND: Noah Diamond  CROSTHWAITE: Paul Arbisi  COFFEE: Jeff Moon  SOULES: Mark Kalita  THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko OTHER VOICES: John Bell    Theme and incidental music by Dr. Ross Bernhardt Mixing and sound design by Fishbonius Sound Design

Having exhonerated the drifter, Abe Farrow, of the arson murder of a number of children in the town, Jim Wilkes (formerly of the U.S Marshall’s office and now Sherriff of Liberty Gulch) has appointed Abe as his deputy. This is bound to rile up the crooked mayor and his supporters who Jim is determined to face off with down at the saloon. Written Craig Robotham Cast Jason D Johnson : Narrator Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz Ilana Labourine : Annie Deemes Paul Arbisi : Abe Farrow Rich Greene : Dan Wilson  Jeff Moon : Wallace Leach, Passers by, Townsfolk Katelin Curtis : Passers by, Townsfolk Daniel French at Fishbonius Sond Design : Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering   

An assassin is discovered. Troy and friends investigate the incidents of sabotage and find unexpected answers. Narrator: Jeff Moon  Troy Robinson: Joe Brillion   Sky Hammond: M A Doerfler  Dexter Robinson: Steve Katz  Dana Robinson:  Ilana Labourene  Chase Priestly: Scott Slagle  Summer Robinson: Nina Bricko Mac and Young Martian: Frank Guglielmelli Sally: Jennifer Knighton Emperor Mag: Pete Lutz Borak: Paul Arbisi Klag: Rich Greene extras: Daniel French, Katelin Curtis, Spencer J Fredrick Production, editing, mixing, music, and sound design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

The Undead Trail - Where Death Comes Uninvited - Episode 2, A NewDeputy is in Town. Jim Wilkes, formerly of the U.S Marshall’s office, has taken a job as Sheriff in the town of Liberty Gulch. Barely preventing a lynching, Jim finds himself saddled with a deputy who, likely, owes his position and allegiance to the local mayor rather than the law. Written Craig Robotham Cast Jason D Johnson : Narrator Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz Ilana Labourine : Annie Deemes Paul Arbisi : Abe Farrow Rich Greene : Dan Wilson  Jeff Moon : Wallace Leach, Passers by, Townsfolk Katelin Curtis : Passers by, Townsfolk Daniel French at Fishbonius Sond Design : Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering   

The Undead Trail - Where Death Comes Uninvited - Episode 1, A New Sheriff. Former U.S Marshall, Jim Wilkes, disillusioned with life as a federal officer, but still committed to the rule of law, is more than ready to rest from the trail as he approaches his new post as Sheriff in the town of Liberty Gulch. Written Craig Robotham Cast Jason D Johnson : Narrator Jim Wilkes : Pete Lutz Ilana Labourine : Annie Deemes Paul Arbisi : Abe Farrow Rich Greene : Dan Wilson  Jeff Moon : Wallace Leach, Lynch mob, Townsfolk Katelin Curtis : Lynch mob, Townsfolk Daniel French at Fishbonius Sond Design : Production, Editing, Foley, Sound Design, Music, Mixing, Mastering   

They would be part of the first wave of settlers to arrive on Mars in 2051. It had taken over ten years to construct and prepare the biospheres in which the settlers would live, but now they were ready and waiting for the first colonists to arrive.  Narrator: Jeff Moon  Troy Robinson: Joe Brillion   Sky Hammond: M A Doerfler  Dexter Robinson: Steve Katz  Dana Robinson:  Ilana Labourene  Senator McFerguson: Joe Stofko  Chase Priestly: Scott Slagle  Summer Robinson: Nina Bricko Mac: Frank Guglielmelli   extras: Daniel French, Katelin Curtis, Daniel French Production, editing, mixing, music, and sound design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

  In the conclusion of our Season 2 premiere,  the life of an innocent woman hangs in the balance, and only a letter can save her – if the Tec can find it in time! Adapted from the Continental Op story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in the March 1, 1924 issue of "Black Mask" magazine. Starring The NARADA RADIO COMPANY Adapted and directed by Pete Lutz Post-production, Sound Design, editing, mixing, SFX by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design Theme and certain musical passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt Pete Lutz as THE TEC Noah Diamond as ATTORNEY VANCE RICHMOND Jason D. Johnson as O'GAR Frank Guglielmelli as MR. STACEY Jeff Moon as DR. ESTEP  Geri Elliff as EDNA ESTEP Mark Kalita as DICK FOLEY Jordan Bruster as BOB TEAL Paul Arbisi as LEDWICH and HAMMETT'S VOICE Rachel Pulliam as THE MAID and Joe Stofko as THE OLD MAN  Darren Rockhold as YOUR ANNOUNCER

A man comes face-to-face with his past, and his wife gets blamed for the mess he leaves behind! Adapted from the story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in the March 1, 1924 issue of "Black Mask" magazine.   Adapted and directed by Pete Lutz Post-production by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design Theme and musical passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt   ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE TEC: Pete Lutz VANCE RICHMOND: Noah Diamond MR. STACEY: Frank Guglielmelli LUCY COE: Rachel Pulliam DR. ESTEP: Jeff Moon EDNA ESTEP: Geri Elliff DICK FOLEY: Mark Kalita BOB TEAL: Jordan Bruster LEDWICH: Paul Arbisi BOYD: John Bell THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko 

George Cooper and Mayor Schumacher begin their mission. Samantha Cooper and company hold up in an Embarsfield hotel room. General Adams produces Margaret and Charlotte Knox learns the plot. Ben Danton is re-deployed. H. Hobbes and Dr. Schneider have a surprising encounter.   Cast Scene 1: Mayor Schumacher : Scott Slagle George Cooper : J. Dean Garcia LZ-11 Private 1 : Andrea Richardson LZ-11 Private 2 : Andrea Richardson Scence 2: Samantha Cooper : Victoria Fancki Sheriff Dietz : Daniel French Nick Hobbes : Joe Brillon Susan Cooper : Nina Bricko Christina Hall : Anne Ghrist Scene 3: General Adams : Rich Greene Margaret : Pauline Herman Charlotte Knox : Ilana Labourene Marie Knox : Katelin Curtis Scene 4 Benjamin Danton: Spencer J Fredrick Consul Nathaniel: Blake Benlan General Wilkes : Van Riker Scene 5 H. Hobbes : Pete Lutz Dr. Schneider : Spencer J Fredrick Production, Editing, Music, Foley, and Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

As the last crew of the International Space Station prepares to leave for home one cosmonaut has an issue. Written by Phillip Reissman Anchorman : Jacob Davis Marrissa Silverstein : Katelin Curtis Beth Atwood : M.A. Doerfler Oleg Chernak : Jacob Davis Mission Control Moscow : Frank Guglielmelli Istvan Brovsky : Joe Brillion Dmitri Poliakoff : Spencer James Fredrick Production, editing, mixing, sound design, and mastering by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Music by Daniel French and Until the Stars turn Cold at Fishbonius Sound Design      

A new assignment for George and Schumacher. Charlotte and Gen. Adams are ready to close the deal. Will Gov. Lewin help Samantha? Gen. Wilkes updates the Consul. Henry Hobbes and Dr. Schnieder begin to execute their plan. Cast: Scene 1 Capt. Roberts : Pete Lutz Mayor Schumacher : Scott Slagle Lt. Ramsay : Van Riker George Cooper : J Dean Garcia Soldier : Daniel French Scene 2 Charlotte Knox : Ilana Labourene Marie Knox : Katelin Curtis Sen. Harper : Rosanna Jimeno General Adams : Rich Green Sen. Michaels : Anne Ghrist Assistant : Daniel French Scene 3 Samantha Cooper : Victoria Fancki Susan Cooper : Nina Bricko Gov. Lewin : M A Doerfler Sheriff Dietz : Daniel French Nick Hobbes: Joe Brillion Scene 4 Consul Nathaniel : Blake Benlan Vice-Consol Calhoun : Katelin Curtis Benjamin Danton : Spencer J Fredrick Gen. Wilkes : Van Riker Dr. Meighan : Rosanna Jimeno Lars : Daniel French Scene 5 Henry Hobbes : Pete Lutz Dr. Schneider : Spencer J Fredrick Jailer : Nina Bricko   Production, Music, Foley, and Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design      

Connie Bozeman and Chief Amil encounter a floor of Severance Inc that confirms we are on another plane of existence. Cast: Overseer : Frank Guglielmelli Secretary : Rosanna Jimeno Connie Bozeman : Katelin Curtis Chief Amil : Van Riker The Unemployable : Spencer J Fredrick Main Frame : Steve Katz & Daniel French Production, Music, Foley, and Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design       Transcript:   CORPORATE PUNISHMENT EPISODE 8: FOURTH FLOOR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY   Written by Steven Chisholm   Characters: Overseer Secretary Connie Chief Amil Unemployable IT Tech Main Frame   SOUND: SUBTLE STATIC BUILDS IN INTENSITY UNTIL ABRUPT CUTOFF. SECRETARY: (HUFF) Sorry I’m late. Jan cornered me in the breakroom to talk about the weather. (IMITATION) “If tomorrow isn’t shorts weather, then I’m going to be short with the weather.” What does she think? That I’m interested in her senior center comedy routine? Nothing more hackneyed than weather-related office talk, right?  OVERSEER: (STRESSED) Please stop mentioning the weather, Secretary. SECRETARY: I wasn’t talking about the weather itself, just the notion of office talk lacking substance– OVERSEER: Please, just stop. Can’t you see you’re triggering my claustrophobia? SECRETARY: Claustrophobia? What the hell are you talking about? OVERSEER: Don’t make me say it. SECRETARY: Say what? OVERSEER: (SIGH) The clouds, Secretary. The weather outside, let me guess… it’s overcast? SECRETARY: Yeah, but I don’t see any reason for– OVERSEER: I get claustrophobic when it’s overcast. It’s like the clouds are trapping me in a bubble. SECRETARY: But you work in five-by-five room all day. Is that not triggering? OVERSEER: Well, at least I know there’s a way out of this room. SECRETARY: Are you saying you get claustrophobic because the clouds prevent you from… um, leaving the planet? OVERSEER: I don’t want to talk about this anymore. SECRETARY: Do you think clouds are solid objects? OVERSEER: I told you, I don’t want to talk about this anymore. SECRETARY: What reason would you even have to leave the planet? In fact, what opportunity would you have– OVERSEER: I said enough, Secretary. SECRETARY: Fine. Fine. It’s just… Never mind. Let’s just get on with it. OVERSEER: So, you agree we should nuke the clouds? SECRERTARY: Huh? OVERSEER: Oh, you’re referring to the tape. Yes, let’s roll. Just take a seat over here, Secretary. (CLEARS THROAT) (HOT ON MIKE) Subject number 2496G. Connie Bozeman. Date: Friday, October 8th. Time: Irrelevant. Location: Level four, information technology. SOUND: STATIC. CONNIE: Woah! Look at this, Chief! It’s so… retrowave. CHIEF AMIL: It’s so dark yet so bright. CONNIE: You ever seen Tron? Never mind. Of course, you haven’t. But this sure looks the same.  CHIEF AMIL: I’ll take your word for it, Chosen One. SOUND: ELEVATOR SIREN. CONNIE: Ah, right. Let’s get off this elevator before it crushes us. CHIEF AMIL: Right behind you. SOUND: SIREN CEASES AND DOORS CLOSE. CONNIE: This is so cool! I used to watch Tron all the time as a kid. Deadly Discs, Light Cycles, Cindy Morgan! CHIEF AMIL: Who? CONNIE: Yori! CHIEF AMIL: Oh… Wait, who? CONNIE: Lora Baines! CHIEF AMIL: Um, perhaps we should focus on the task at hand. CONNIE: Oh, right… But look ahead, Chief. There’s a group of people gliding around on some sort of neon skates. Throwing discs at glowing bricks. And oh, over there! That looks like some sort of spin on Space Paranoids. I have a feeling this challenge is going to be a blast! CHIEF AMIL: Connie, you’re scaring me. CONNIE: This place is enormous, Chief! Who knows what other games they have? And this neon aesthetic is really attuning to my vibe, y’know? CHIEF AMIL: Connie, look out! SOUND: SYNTHESIZED ICE SKATES APPROACHING. CONNIE: Woah! I have to get me a pair of those! IT TECH: Halt! How did you bypass the access point? CHIEF AMIL: Connie, prepare yourself. CONNIE: The elevator just spit us out here, but hey, how do I get me a pair of– IT TECH: We don’t have the bandwidth to host the likes of you. CONNIE: (SIGH) Fine, then can you point us in the direction of the elevator so we can, uh, free up space on your, uh, hard drive, or whatever? IT TECH: Now that you’ve penetrated our firewall, we must set you up an account before clearing you of our cache. CONNIE: Hey, wait a minute. I’m no computer expert, but even I know that’s not correct. IT TECH: Silence! CONNIE: Okay, sheesh. CHIEF AMIL: (WHIPSER) Connie, what do we do? CONNIE: I guess we just do what the guy says. Set up an account or whatever. CHIEF AMIL: I don’t know if that’s such a good idea. CONNIE: How is it I’ve become more accustomed to this nonsensical demi-plane than you? You’re the one that’s lived here longer. CHIEF AMIL: It’s just that… No, you’re right. IT TECH: Are you two finished syncing your data centers? CONNIE: Yeah, sure. IT TECH: Then, follow me. SOUND: DEPARTING FOOTSTEPS TRANSITIONING TO STATIC. SECRETARY: I guess it was only a matter of time before Connie’s–I mean, Subject 2496G’s mind broke. OVERSEER: I don’t know, I was just as much in love with Tron when I was a kid. Witnessing something so similar in the flesh would make me a little giddy myself. SECRETARY: What is Tron anyway? I’ve only heard it mentioned in passing. Never seen it myself. OVERSEER: You’ve never seen Tron?! SECRETARY: That’s what I just said. OVERSEER: Oh, my god. You’re missing out. Tron is a movie about this hacker who falls into a computer and is trapped in a digital world.  SECRETARY: Falls… into a computer? OVERSEER: Yeah, and he’s imprisoned in this cybernectic plane that happens to be obsessed with these gladiatorial-type games. It’s a must-see. SECRETARY: Surprised a claustrophobe like you would enjoy such a premise. OVERSEER: What do you mean? SECRETARY: If you’re scared of an overcast sky, imagine being trapped in a computer. OVERSEER: No… Oh, no. How could you, Secretary? I… I need a paper bag. Hand me a paper bag. SECRETARY: Here. I have this plastic bag from Sal’s. SOUND: OVERSEER SNATCHES BAG AND STARTS BREATHING INTO IT. Not sure if a plastic bag has the same effect as paper though. SOUND: OVERSEER REMOVES PLASTIC BAG FROM LIPS. OVERSEER: (SHARP INAHLE) Are you trying to kill me? I couldn’t breathe with that thing over my mouth. SECRETARY: What? You were the one holding it–Never mind. I’m sorry. I’m glad you were smart enough to not suffocate to death, but we should really get back to the tape. Look, it seems like they’re coming up on something. Some colorful neon cube of some sort. OVERSEER: (CATCHING BREATH) Huh? Oh, okay. Let’s tune back in. SOUND: STATIC. IT TECH: Before us is the blockchain, wherein resides the Main Frame. CONNIE: Guess that explains the cube shape. CHIEF AMIL: Are we going inside this thing? IT TECH: Yes, we need to set you both up with accounts, and the main frame is the only one who can do so. CHIEF AMIL: Well, is there a door? SOUND: AUTOMATIC DOOR. CONNIE: Woah, so futuristic! CHIEF AMIL: Automatic doors? CONNIE: Well, I mean, automatic doors with neon lights. IT TECH: Step inside with me. SOUND: FOOTSTEPS. CONNIE: Wow, what is that pillar? IT TECH: That is… The Main Frame. SOUND: POWERING UP COMPUTER. CHIEF AMIL: Look, Connie! Some sort of holographic visage! MAIN FRAME: Who has awakened me from sleep mode? IT TECH: It is I, Almighty Main Frame. I have come to you in hopes you could set up accounts for these new users I have with me. MAIN FRAME: Did you submit a ticket? IT TECH: I, uh… Well, I just thought that maybe you could, uh… MAIN FRAME: No ticket?! IT TECH: Well, you see… I was going to but, uh… MAIN FRAME: Task Manager? IT TECH: No, please! No! It was a mistake. MAIN FRAME: End task. IT TECH: (PIXELATED SCREAM) CONNIE: (GASP) CHIEF AMIL: Woah! CONNIE: Where’d he go? What did you do to him? MAIN FRAME: Where all failures go… The trash bin. CHIEF AMIL: Seems we’re dealing with a tough customer this time around, Connie. MAIN FRAME: Potential new users, for what purpose have you found yourselves before me? CONNIE: Listen, uh, Main Frame, we’re just– MAIN FRAME: Please, my motherboard calls me Main Frame. You can call me… M’n’Fer. [pronounced em-en-effer] CONNIE: Uh, okay, M’n’Fer. Um, we’re trying to find the elevator, and then we’ll be out of your hair… or, uh, filaments. MAIN FRAME: For that, you will need to be registered for new accounts. CONNIE: Okay, and how do we do that? MAIN FRAME: First, you must read our Terms and Conditions. CONNIE: (SIGH) Can I just scroll to the bottom and click agree? MAIN FRAME: No! You must read the entire agreement before proceeding. CONNIE: (SIGH) Okay, where is it? MAIN FRAME: Look at the wall behind you. CONNIE: Oh, my god. This will take me ages to get through. CHIEF AMIL: I believe in you, Chosen One. CONNIE: Believe in me? Chief, I’m sure you have to read this, too.  CHIEF AMIL: No, I… I’m not worthy of the task. I don’t think– MAIN FRAME: All that desire to hold accounts must read and agree to the sacred Terms and Conditions. CHIEF AMIL: Uh, fine. CONNIE: All right, you ready, Chief? CHIEF AMIL: Don’t know if I ever will be, but let’s get started. CONNIE & CHIEF (MONOTONE) This agreement hereby governs your use of Severance, Inc.’s AMIL: information technology services, including access to the elevator, virtual help desk, and vending machines. Our services are available– SOUND: STATIC. OVERSEER: And I’ve had just about enough of that. Let’s fast forward a bit. SOUND: FAST FORWARD TAPE. SECRETARY: Aw, I actually wanted to listen in. I was hoping the Terms and Conditions would fill me in on what’s actually going on in this plane. What its purpose is. OVERSEER: Oh, you’re one of those people? You actually read the Terms and Conditions? SECRETARY: Yes, normally. OVERSEER: On second thought, I probably should do the same. I agreed to the Terms and Conditions of some dating app, which apparently wound up being a Marriage Certificate instead. I’m ten years divorced and still paying alimony to Anastasia and Li

Alvin Carter is a musician traveling the Appalachia to trade songs. He encounters quite the requiem. Written by Mark Slade Alvin Carter : Pete Lutz Mr. Davis : Daniel French Mr. Odell : Joe Stofko Ida Hampton : Katelin Curtis Jesse Steadman : Van Riker Sheriff Lewis : Steve Katz Townsfolk : Patrick Horton Radney Hampton : Frank Guglielmeli Monroe Buel : Daniel French Music: "October Country" and "Tempered Masses" composed, performed, and produced by Diablo Jones. "The Cuckoo" with vocals by Victoria Fancki and Knoxville Girl with vocals by Rosanna Jimeno performed and produced by Daniel French  October Country was created by Lothar Tuppan, Chauncey Haworth, and Mark Slade Production, editing, mixing, foley, mastering and sound design by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design

The Finale.  What is the future for Harry and Topaz. Written by: Patricia Keiller       Narrator, Gino, Mario, Nero: Blake Benlan Topaz, Tomasina: Katelin Curtis Music : Andrew Manos and Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Production, editing, mixing, sound design and mastering: Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design 

Amateur ghost hunters / podcasters investigate their first mystery written by Blake Benlan Dwayne : Blake Benlan Aleister : Katelin Curtis Kevin : Joey Ochoa Mike : Steve Katz Ms. Wallace : Katelin Curtis Music produced by Daniel French Production, editing, mixing, and sound design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design  

Harry and the mice make plans and take action in order to deal with the rat pirates. Written by: Patricia Keiller       Narrator, Gino, Mario, Nero, Pepe, Voles: Blake Benlan Topaz, Tomasina: Katelin Curtis Music : Andrew Manos and Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Production, editing, mixing, sound design and mastering: Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design 

People have looked for clues as to her whereabouts for years, but if you want to know what happened to Maddie McGill, one need look in the most innocent of places, the diary of one fifteen-year-old Abby Kirkland. Augustus Scythe : Westley Critchfield Abby Kirkland : Laura Nicole Maddie McGill : Katelin Curtis Ngam-chit Nat Suwan : Victoria Fancki The Witch : Rosanna Jimeno Jason Rosado : Pete Lutz Mitchel Miller : Pete Lutz Molly Wright: Victoria Fancki Written by Chauncey Haworth Produced by Mark Slade, Chauncey Haworth, and Lothar Tuppan Music by Diablo Jones    Grocery Market Music by Daniel French Production, Sound Design, Editing, Mixing, Mastering by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

As Anton and Ian wait to be seated at a restaurant, a seemingly ordinary conversation leads them to a mutual realization about life and society: man is a caged animal, chained to social conventions, roles and relationships. But beyond married life, affairs, jobs and obligations lies a land where one can start over and rediscover themselves. Will they find freedom or will they fail in their quest? “Wine from Greenland”, an audio play that explores the meaning of society and identity in the search for absolute freedom. Performed by Andrei Callanan, Lisa Gallagher and Rahul Dewan. Written & Directed by Alejandro Niklison. The following sounds from Freesound were used in this play: Weird ambience by sensoniq; earthscan1 and wateradd by irad. Draconian Theatre Group met through No Drama Theatre in Dublin, Ireland 2019. Following the success of their online Zoom play "Boxes", this is their first radio play. 

Harry's adventure really begins. He makes friends and meets denizens of Venice as he is entangled in conflict. Written by: Patricia Keiller       Narrator, Gino, Mario, Nero: Blake Benlan Topaz, Tomasina: Katelin Curtis Music : Andrew Manos and Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Production, editing, mixing, sound design and mastering: Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design 

The once soothing, confident, sexy voice of the GPS was getting on Terry's nerves. Starring Pete Lutz as Terry Jackie Ayers as Lynn, GPS. , and Alma.  Joe Stofko as Tom.  Wesley Critchfield as Augustus Scythe.  Story by Mark Slade Music by Diablo Jones Direction, editing, mixing, and sound design by Daniel French Produced by Mark Slade Chauncey Haworth and Lothar Tuppan

A great story for family and younger listeners and entertaining for all. Bored with the confines of his cage, Harry the Hamster manages to stow away and free himself for adventure. Written by: Patricia Keiller          Illustrated by: Anna Krupa Narrator, Mark, Lucy, Pip: Blake Benlan Topaz, Tomasina: Katelin Curtis Music : Andrew Manos and Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Production, editing, mixing, sound design and mastering: Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design 

When given the opportunity to explore multiple universes, are you obsessed with one particular moment? Written by Eve Taft Voice acted by Blake Benlan Production, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

Choosing sides and taking a stand can be ... problematic. Jane : Katelin Curtis Sebastion : Spencer J Fredrick written by Richard Hearn Production, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

Connie Bozeman is put on hold and takes a survey with deadly consequences. Connie Bozeman : Katelin Curtis Overseer : Frank Guglielmelli Secretary : Rosanna Jimeno Chief Amil : Van Riker The Unemployable and Billiam : Spencer J. Frederick Courtney, Diggory, Zachary, & Survey : Steven Chisholm Elevator : Daniel French written by Steven Chisholm Production, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

Connie Bozeman and Chief Amil are forced to jump into darkness. Connie Bozeman : Katelin Curtis Overseer : Frank Guglielmelli Secretary : Rosanna Jimeno Chief Amil : Van Riker The Unemployable and Marketer 1 : Spencer Fredericks Marketer 2 : Joe Stofko Brand Identity : Steven Chisholm Elevator : Daniel French written by Steven Chisholm Production, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

A Wisconsin farmhouse family in the 1950's reacts to a possible invasion and faces their own dual natures. Cast:Edward : Blake BenlanJill : Katelin CurtisRosie : Hannah RibbleSteven : Joey OchoaTony, Newscaster, reporters: Spencer J. Fredrick Music by Daniel FrenchProduced by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

Here is episode eight, the Season One Finale of Adventures of the Federated Tea, "Night Shots", adapted by Mark Slade from Hammett's seventh published Op story, in 1924. This is the season one finale, and we hope you enjoy it and will join us for season 2, coming soon.  "Night Shots" was directed by Pete Lutz, mixed and mastered by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design.  Our Cast consisted of the following players: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE FEDERATED TEC/FARM HANDS 2 & 3: Pete Lutz GALLAWAY: Jeff Moon MRS. GALLAWAY: Rachel Pulliam DRIVER/SHANDY/MR. FIGG/FARM HAND 1: John Bell MISS CAYWOOD: Angela Young MR. EXON: Frank Guglielmelli DR. RENCH: Paul Arbisi MRS. FIGG: Geri Elliff THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design Theme and certain incidental passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt

A meeting of many involved with questions answered and opportunities given. Egan the Bard is Javier Valesquez Willow LaGond is Wyatt Spencer Buner Stormshield is Rod Diaz Halsey Malicewell is J. Dean Garcia Punkulas, Soda, Linnett Ridgebrow and other voices are Daniel French Port Locke is written by Daniel French Production, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design    

When we left off Bruner, Halsey, Willow, Egan and Linnett were under attack in the Yellow Sash gang's smelting room. It appears that the Sashes have a group of their own hunters. Egan the Bard is Javier Valesquez Willow LaGond is Wyatt Spencer Buner Stormshield is Rod Diaz Halsey Malicewell is J. Dean Garcia Linnett Ridgebrow and other voices are Daniel French Port Locke is written by Daniel French Production, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design    

"Adventures of the Federated Tec"! A series of 8 initial episodes of 7 dramatized stories featuring Dashiell Hammett's nameless detective. We call him the Federated Tec ("Tec" being short for detective), but you probably know him as something else. We've chosen Hammett's first few stories that have moved into the public domain, and have done our best to stay true to the originals -- and why not? The originals are just fine, as far as we're concerned. So here is episode seven, part 2 of "The Tenth Clew", adapted by Pete Lutz from Hammett's sixth published Op story, in 1924. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes.  ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE. "The Tenth Clew" was directed by Pete Lutz, mixed and mastered by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design.  Our Cast consisted of the following players: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE FEDERATED TEC: Pete Lutz SGT. O'GAR: Jason D. Johnson CHARLES GANTVOORT: John Bell MESSENGER BOY: Jessica Rainville FAKE DEXTER: Jordan Bruster DEXTER MADDEN: Jeff Moon FERRYMAN: Frank Guglielmelli CREDA DEXTER: Rhiannon McAfee OLD MAN: Joe Stofko VOICE OF HAMMETT: Paul Arbisi THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt Join us next time for episode eight, our Season 1 finale, "Night Shots"!

Connie Bozeman races through her first Trial and learns she's definitely on another plane of existence.Connie Bozeman: Katelin CurtisOverseer : Frank GuglielmelliSecretary, Worker/Golfer 2: Rosanna JimenoChief Amil, Worker/Golfer 3 : Van RikerThe Unemployable and Cubicle Jockey Dylan : Spencer FredericksWorker Golfer 1, Printer Tech: Daniel Frenchwritten by Steven ChisholmProduction, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design

So here is episode six, part 1 of "The Tenth Clew", adapted by Pete Lutz from Hammett's sixth published Op story, in 1924. We hope you enjoy it and will join us for future episodes.  ADVENTURES OF THE FEDERATED TEC WAS CONCEIVED BY PETE LUTZ AND DEVELOPED BY PETE LUTZ AND MARK SLADE. "The Tenth Clew" was directed by Pete Lutz, mixed and mastered by Daniel French of Fishbonius Productions.  Our Cast consisted of the following players: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE FEDERATED TEC: Pete Lutz SGT. O'GAR: Jason D. Johnson CHARLES GANTVOORT: John Bell DETECTIVE: Jeff Moon WHIPPLE/VOICE: Mark Kalita ABERNATHY: Frank Guglielmelli CREDA DEXTER: Rhiannon McAfee THEME/INCIDENTAL MUSIC: Dr. Ross Bernhardt Join us next time for episode seven, "The Tenth Clew (part 2)"!

Bruner, Egan, Halsey, Willow, and Linnett search for Rat folk following the tunnels beneath Lord Valerian's keep. Egan the Bard is Javier Valesquez WillowLaGond is Wyatt Spencer Buner Stormshield is Rod Diaz Halsey Malicewell is J. Dean Garcia Gil, Lord Valerian, Linnett and other voices are Daniel French Port Locke is written by Daniel French Production, Sound Design, and Music by Daniel French of Fishbonius Sound Design  

City of Eden - Year 2150 - In a genetically perfect society, perfection is never perfect. Written by Patricia Keiller CHARACTERS - Actors MEGAN CLARK – Deborah Cristobal    JUDITH CLARK , VERA ANDERSON – Napoleon Doom  JOHNATHAN CLARK – Frank Guglielmelli JUDITH CLARK, ELIZA GREENAWAY, MARIANNE PETERS, SARAH MARKHAM – Rosanna Jimeno Narrator (and some minor characters) – Daniel French MATT HARGREAVES, SEN. EDWIN FORTHESQUE, PINCIPAL KLINGMAN – Blake Benlan EVELYN MARKHAM – Katelin Curtis WALTER STEADMAN, SIMON PETERS, JOSH LAYTON – Pete Lutz SEN. CHARLES TAYLOR - Spencer James Frederick Production, Music, and Sound Design by Daniel French at Fishbonius Sound Design