Madmen Cross The Water

Sons of Town Hall•www.sonsoftownhall.com

Madmen Cross The Water is a fiction podcast following the exploits of an early 1900s folk duo with a mythical origin story. Hosted by Sons of Town Hall superfan Elias B. Worthington, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the globetrotting pair’s misadventures, underpinned by witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score. Madmen Cross The Water is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.

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Episodes

Of Sausage And Song - Ep11

George and Josiah find brief and unpleasant employment in a Düsseldorf sausage factory. featuring the songs 'Honest Man', 'The Sausage Song' and 'Cobblers Hill' Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Giorgio Spiegelfeld - Max Schlosser Hilda - Claudia Bloch Lena Lange - Lilli Bloch Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get...

Jun 24, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Three Is A Crowd - Ep10

The boys rescue a Brazilian castaway who nearly breaks up the band. Featuring the song “Mutiny” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Tiago - Tiago Arrais Bernardo Barbosa - Estêvão Queiroga Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hal...

May 13, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Fight Like A Frenchman - Ep9

Sons of Town Hall are hired to help repaint the Eiffel Tower and nearly become Olympic wrestlers for France. Featuring the songs "Brothers" & “Je Vous Aime” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Vincent Taurelle - piano on 'Je Vous Aime' Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, bec...

Apr 15, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Double Stomp and Double Servings - Ep8

It turns out Josiah has a soft spot for cured meat and wine, forcing George to stage an intervention. Featuring the song: “Not Cerveza” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Maria - Lourdes Kerr Spanish Local #1 - Charlie Roth Spanish Local #2 - Maite Redondo Cladera Spanish Local #3 - Tiago Arrais Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support th...

Mar 11, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Pilgrims In Pamplona - Ep7

Our host Elias goes on location to Spain to relive George and Josiah’s failed attempt leading religious pilgrims along the Camino Santiago. Featuring the song “ The Lion's Paw ” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Spanish Pilgrim #1 - Al Hazan Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. Also features the song 'Louise' from The Adventures of The Sons of Town ...

Feb 11, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ella The Acrobat pt. II (the conclusion) - Ep6

George and Josiah meet their match in Mario the mustachioed Master of Ceremonies, and their love for Ella comes crashing down. Featuring the song “ New Orleans ” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and mus...

Jan 28, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ella The Acrobat pt. I - Ep5

Our heroes join the circus in New Orleans and fall most tragically for the star of the show, Ella the astonishing acrobat. Featuring the song “ New Orleans ” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, ...

Jan 14, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Like A Banjo In A Haystack - Ep4

George and Josiah make a most surprising discovery in an Oklahoma hayloft. Featuring the song “ In My Arms Once More ” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley The singing voice of Karl - Jeffrey Martin Fiddle on 'In My Arms Once More' by Sara Watkins Additional banjo by Tim Dowling, courtesy of Police Dog Hogan Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help...

Dec 03, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The White Whale - Ep3

Sons of Town Hall show us what not to do at sea Featuring the song “Whalebone” Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino , whose adventures inspired us to dream...

Nov 12, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 3

How To Build A Boat - Ep2

We meet our handsome heroes. Then they meet each other and hatch a most audacious plan. Featuring the songs “ Wild Winds ” and " How To Build A Boat " Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated ...

Oct 15, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Introduction - Ep1

Our host, Elias B. Worthington, appeals to the gods to bless this project and his microphone Featuring the song “ Gods ”. Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino ...

Sep 06, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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