If you're an Alba Salix listener, chances are you've at least heard of Greater Boston – in fact, you've probably heard some of the voices of Greater Boston, including its creators Jeff and Alexander as well as one of its characters. Greater Boston follows the wild, improbable interweavings of family and infuriating co-workers and politicians and robot designers – not to mention a subway line that somehow manages to secede from the rest of the city. The show's fourth season is now rolling out, an...
Oct 19, 2022•13 min•Ep. 1
This week we're bringing you a preview of a brand new show from Roi Gold Productions, and one of the latest additions to the Fable and Folly Network: The Land Whale Murders ! Billed as "A Gilded Age Satire of Birders, Murders and a Missing Whale", the series is set in 1896 in New York, where a band of scientists called the Four Elementals find themselves battling evil and organized crime, in the form of Pirate Penny and the Blow Hole Gang – but things get strange fast, and then get even stranger...
Oct 28, 2021•28 min•Ep. 1
Hi everyone! What's been going on behind the scenes at Alba HQ? Sean and Eli sit down to talk about Alba Season 3, the complexities of recording in Covid times, mental health, communicating with our audience, and plans for the next Fable and Folly show! This behind-the-scenes update is brought to you by AWeber. Get started with Email for free and support Alba by telling them we sent you. Just visit: aweber.com/alba See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
May 10, 2021•21 min
This week, we're bringing you another new podcast we think you'll enjoy: The Wanderer. If you take the roads through the forest, your soul will slowly wither. If you cut through the forest, the forest will cut you back. But to wander is to move through the natural pathways of the forest, to travel through its veins and follow its breathing. The Wanderer is a queer fairy-folk tale audio drama, about being separated from the people we love to keep them safe. Out now from award winning audio fictio...
May 05, 2021•13 min•Ep. 1
We'd like to introduce you to a wonderful new fantasy audio fiction series: Of Fae & Fiends. Lizzie (10) returns to her ancestral home in Maine to make an amazing discovery: the woods behind the farmhouse contain a doorway to the mystical realm of Faerie. But a dark storm looms over the horizon of Fae: Lizzie’s Great-Uncle Carlow has enlisted a goblin army to conquer the World Tree, and has set his sights set on our world after… All that stands in Carlow’s way is Lizzie and her unlikely frie...
Apr 20, 2021•36 min
Time for the last of this run of mini-episodes – huge thank yous to all our guest writers! Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Enter the Brain Castle by Mac Rogers With mere minutes to live, Magnus must think his way out of danger. With Julian Sark as Magnus It'll All End In Tears by Eli Hamada McIlveen Magnus and Holly are sent on a dangerous mission to collect dragon tears – at the only place where dragons are guaranteed to cr...
Sep 16, 2020•16 min
Time for two more mini-episodes by our amazing guest writers! Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Holly and the Pigeon by Beth Crane Holly suspects something's amiss with the mysterious pigeon who's been following her. With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, and Beth Crane as Armaund the pigeon and Gerda. The Perfect Crime by Maxamillian John Magnus is on the hunt… for cake. With Julian Sark as Magnus and Olivia Jon as ...
Sep 02, 2020•16 min
It's an Alba Salix double feature! And stay tuned for three more mini-episodes by our fabulous guest writers. Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Clairvoy-Can't by Jordan Cobb Holly and Magnus suspect that Minister Pearcey can see the future. With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey and Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (from Greater Boston ) Hiding Out by Eli Hamada McIlveen Magnus takes some...
Aug 19, 2020•16 min
A mysterious visitor comes to call, and Stan is deeply confused. A full-length bonus episode from our Patreon archives! Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Marisa King Directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard Sound design by Eli McIlveen Content warning: electrocution. Check us out on Patreon and help us make more Axe & Crown! ...
Jul 10, 2020•13 min
Stan and Betula set out to design the perfect cocktail. A full-length bonus episode from our Patreon archives! Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen Directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard Sound design by Eli McIlveen Supporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and Kona Content warning: drinking, illness and bodily functions....
May 05, 2020•11 min
Hi everyone. This week, we're bringing you another of our favourite shows. The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles is a podcast sitcom about an up-and-coming actress who's out to take Hollywood by storm. It's witty and brassy and fast-paced, and we think you'll like it! Episode Transcript Content warning: strong language and sexual humour. The Carlotta Beautox Chronicles, Ep 101: Just Who Is Carlötta Beautox Anywho? Meet Carlötta Beautox--actress, thinktress, influenceress. She's on a mission to become ...
Apr 26, 2020•15 min
Hi everyone! This bonus would have gone out sooner, but we actually-for-real fell asleep listening to it. Which is the whole point! Sleep With Me is the kind of podcast we need right now: one specifically designed to fall asleep to. Every episode, Drew Ackerman (aka Scooter) rambles gently for an hour to provide you with a soothing distraction, often starting with a bedtime story, or a TV episode recap... or in this case, Episode 1 of Alba Salix, Royal Physician. This episode will drop on the ma...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The season finale! Betula receives some unexpected help with her run for town council. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen Directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard Sound design by Eli McIlveen Produced by Sean Howard Supporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and Kona Content warning: more politics. Check us out on Patreon ...
Jan 27, 2020•16 min•Season 102Ep. 6
When Stan starts taking an interest in local politics, Gubbin is his usual cynical self, but Betula is intrigued. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King, with special guest Thoreau Smiley Written and directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard Sound design by Eli McIlveen Produced by Sean Howard Supporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and Kona Conten...
Jan 10, 2020•13 min•Season 102Ep. 5
The magic business hits a dead end – and Stan receives an unexpected visit. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written and directed by Eli McIlveen and Sean Howard Sound design by Eli McIlveen Produced by Sean Howard Supporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and Kona Content warning: bereavement, family struggles and undead creatures. Check us o...
Dec 30, 2019•18 min•Season 102Ep. 4
Stan picks the wrong holiday to celebrate at the Axe & Crown. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen Directed by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveen Sound design by Eli McIlveen Produced by Sean Howard Supporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and Kona Content warning: day drinking, night drinking, threats, racism, nationalism a...
Dec 15, 2019•14 min•Season 102Ep. 3
Stan and his friend have a brilliant new business idea, but it's going to need some work. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen Directed by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveen Sound design by Eli McIlveen Produced by Sean Howard Supporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan Cushman and Kona Content warning: fire, panic and marketing. Check us ...
Dec 02, 2019•15 min•Season 102Ep. 2
It's time for another round at the Axe & Crown! Gubbin and Betula try to lift Stan's spirits by plotting to beat the Badger & Bucket at their own game. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King Written by Eli McIlveen Directed by Sean Howard and Eli McIlveen Sound design by Eli McIlveen Produced by Sean Howard Supporting producers: Kim Bellinger, Ryan ...
Nov 18, 2019•18 min•Season 102Ep. 1
It's almost here! Six all-new episodes of The Axe & Crown, every two weeks starting November 18th. Our supporters on Patreon will get to hear each episode before it's released to the public. And all patrons get weekly bonuses extras and an invite to our fan community on Discord. Learn more at patreon.com/albasalix ! Starring Hugo Jones, Art Carlson and Marisa King. A Fable and Folly production. © Copyright 2019 Fable and Folly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Nov 06, 2019•52 sec
Hi everyone! We wanted to share a preview of our newest show (and the first one set outside the Alba universe). It's an all-improvised dark comedy sci-fi serial called Civilized. Stranded on an unknown planet, Beatrix builds a shelter, while Bob does his best to help — and a new threat descends from above. Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Starring Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Mbula Enobong and Sean Howard. Sound design: Eli McIlveen Cover art: David Demar...
Jun 12, 2019•14 min
If you listened to the end of Alba Salix Season 2, Episode 1, you heard T'Horxa the Invincible trying to sell his cursed helmet at the Axe & Crown. So what happened next? With Hugo Jones, Marisa King, and special guest Jeff Van Dreason of Greater Boston! Want more extras like this one? Patreon supporters get access to all our Farlorian Fridays content, including: upcoming commentaries with the cast stories and lore from the Alba world unrecorded scripts game playthroughs with our cast and cr...
Dec 31, 2018•5 min
Time for another year-end bonus! To round out 2018, we're posting some of our favourite Patreon #FarlorianFridays exclusives. Today, Eli breaks down the big sound design cues from the first two episodes of Alba Salix, Season 2. Patreon supporters get access to all our Farlorian Fridays content, including: upcoming commentaries with the cast stories and lore from the Alba world unrecorded scripts game playthroughs with our cast and crew and our popular sound effects and music breakdowns! Find and...
Dec 30, 2018•20 min
Happy Holidays! To round out 2018, we're posting some of our favourite Patreon #FarlorianFridays exclusives, starting with our creators' commentary for Alba Salix Season 2, Episode 1. Sean and Eli talk all over the actual episode about our favourite moments, and what went into the writing, directing and sound design. Patreon supporters get access to all our Farlorian Fridays content, including: upcoming commentaries with the cast stories and lore from the Alba world unrecorded scripts game playt...
Dec 28, 2018•33 min
Happy Holidays, everyone! We've got a few announcements to round out the year. First, thank you to everyone who's reviewed, drawn art or shared the show with others — it makes our day every time. Now that Alba Season 2 is out, we're commencing work on the next six episodes of The Axe & Crown ! Those will be on the way next year, so stay tuned to this feed. Meanwhile, if you haven't already, check out our actual play/improv comedy podcast, The End of Time and Other Bothers , set in the Alba u...
Dec 23, 2018•5 min
The royal baby arrives well ahead of schedule — and so does an unwelcome guest. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly and Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey Marisa King as Queen Parabel George Bertwell as King Gunther Hugh McLeod as Aten-Aben Mbula Enobong as Loria Berenice Abbas Hussein as Withrow Lee and special guests: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (from Greater Boston ) Ale...
Dec 08, 2018•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
King Gunther's outlandish plans for a new school of medicine require Minister Pearcey and the House of Healing crew to throw a gala fundraiser. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly and Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey George Bertwell as King Gunther Marisa King as Queen Parabel Abbas Hussein as Neighbour 2 Hugo Jones as Lord Croncible and special guests: Neighbour 1: Jack P...
Nov 30, 2018•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The House of Healing crew visit the Harvest Moon Faire to unwind, but strange and monstrous things are afoot. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly and Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey Mbula Enobong as Loria Berenice Robert Frances as Jerome Abbas Hussein as Withrow Lee George Bertwell as King Gunther Marisa King as Queen Parabel and special guests: Royal Librarians Amanda M...
Nov 23, 2018•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Alba and Holly get a summons to examine the Queen, Ms Pearcey gets some unexpected assistance, and Magnus gets in deep trouble. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly and Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey Mbula Enobong as Loria Berenice Robert Frances as Jerome Abbas Hussein as Guy van Fleet Marisa King as Queen Parabel George Bertwell as King Gunther Michael Howie as Travin a...
Nov 16, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The House of Healing staff face an inspection by Minister Pearcey — and a test of a different kind. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Starring: Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey with Abbas Hussein as the Butterfly Mbula Enobong as Loria Berenice and special guests: Michael Howie as Travin Jasmin Cheng as the Catalogue Script, music and sound design by Eli McIlveen Directed by Sea...
Nov 09, 2018•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Alba, Magnus and Holly meet their strict new boss, the Minister of Magical Affairs and Health, while Queen Parabel fears for her kingdom. Episode Transcript Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partners Get your merch on at our TeePublic store . Credits Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly Elaine O’Neal as Antalia Pearcey and Princess Minsey with George Bertwell as King Gunther Marisa King as Queen Parabel Abbas Hussein as Emperor Rockhart Rober...
Nov 02, 2018•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
