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DASH

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Ripped from the pages of the hit indie comic book, this audio drama is a reimagined queer take on a classic genre that’s a blend of noir, horror, comedy, and mystery.

1940, Los Angeles. Openly gay private eye Dash Malone investigates strange and mysterious cases that have surprising links to his sordid past, his tumultuous love life, and an ancient power not seen in centuries. Can he conquer the monsters of the past to stop a terrifying future from occurring?

“A love letter, a critique, and a kick in the ass to the modern moment long overdue.” - Comic book writer Steve Orlando.

Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gable and produced by Lightbooth Blackout.

Cover art by Vinnie Rico.

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Episodes

Dash Season 2 : The Case Of The Missing Detective - Prelude

A Prelude to The Case Of The Missing Detective. It’s been almost a year since Dash Malone lost Johnny Plinketts, so much has happened since then. And that’s just the beginning… Starring: Jared Calhoun , Christopher Tolomeo, Sara Luciano , Jay Mazzola, Thomas - Robert Irvin, with John Barker and Carlos Jiga. Written, directed, sound design, edited by Dave Ebersole. Sound design assistance by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manager Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive ...

Jul 24, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Missing Detective - Teaser

The Case Of The Missing Detective will be our biggest case yet. This is a teaser with a special bonus, our first original song - It's The Eyes You've Gotta Watch. Featuring: Deborah Billups, Jared Calhoun, Walter McCready, Thomas - Robert Irvin, Griffin Horn, Eli Haughton, with John Barker, and Carlos Jiga. Written, directed, sound design, edited by Dave Ebersole. Sound design assistance by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manager Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive ...

Jul 17, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Dash Season 2: Interlude 1

Back at The Hotel Normandy, Cindy and Sal try to get to the bottom of the greater mystery of our second season. Who was the man who shot Dash Malone? And why is Dash being so evasive about it? Content Warning: Fourth wall breaking! Starring: Jared Calhoun , Sara Luciano , Jay Mazzola, with John Barker and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manager Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive producer Mick Loro....

Jul 10, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Dash Season 2: Pride 2025

On the last day of Pride month 2025, the cast of Dash has a message for our listeners,. Featuring: Jared Calhoun, Sara Luciano, Jay Mazzola, Walter McCready, Thomas-Robert Irvin, Cathy Mostek, Leigh Jacobs, Shanna Massad, Christopher Tolomeo, Jalina Wayser, Griffin Horn, Eli Haughton, Joel Gerlach, Richard Dietz, James Meinel, Lauri Jacobs, Mick Loro, Dave Ebersole, with John Barker, and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo a...

Jun 30, 20257 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Strange Happenings At The Half Moon Street - Chapter 3

In our final chapter of our Season 2 mini-series, The Half Moon Street is jumping, and Mitch and Tanner finally complete their rendezvous. But there is a surprise waiting for one of them. Content Warning: Frank discussions of sexuality, discussions of alcohol and alcohol consumption, drug use, cigarette use, and brief violence. Starring: Griffin Horn, Eli Haughton, Deborah Billups, Cathy Mostek, Mick Loro, with John Barker and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by M...

Jun 26, 202516 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Strange Happenings At The Half Moon Street - Chapter 2

On an quiet evening at The Half Moon Street, Tanner and Mitch meet once again. Content Warning: Frank discussions of sexuality, discussions of alcohol and alcohol consumption, drug use, cigarette use, and brief violence. Starring: Griffin Horn, Eli Haughton, Dave Ebersole, with John Barker and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manager Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive producer Mick Loro. Dash The Po...

Jun 19, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Strange Happenings At The Half Moon Street - Chapter 1

The Half Moon Street is a place hidden from prying eyes. A place Dash Malone used to frequent, often. However this three part mini-series shifts our focus to two men who meet in this underground nightspot and the fate that befalls them. Content Warning: Frank discussions of sexuality, discussions of alcohol and alcohol consumption, drug use, cigarette use, and brief violence. Starring: Griffin Horn, Eli Haughton, Dave Ebersole, with John Barker and Carlos Jiga. Featuring the voices of Jared Calh...

Jun 12, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Dash Season 2: Dash Presents - Englewood After Dark

This week we're shining a light on another fiction podcast, Englewood After Dark. Englewood After Dark is a horror audio drama. College students Finn Nightingale and Eve Pemberly run a true crime conspiracy podcast from their university’s drama department. Their town, Englewood, is a hotbed of unsolved gruesome crimes and urban legends just ripe for the discussing. Their most recent case, diving into the legend surrounding The Murder Farm, pushes them to investigate the past of a long-dead seria...

May 29, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Invisible Man - Chapter 5

Chapter 5: The Resolution Dash finally understands the type of help Griff really needs from him. Content Warning: Firearms, loud car sounds, environmental sounds, doors slamming, cigarette smoking, post-sexual situations, and abrupt sounds. Starring: Jared Calhoun, Sara Luciano, Jay Mazzola, Walter McCready, Thomas Robert Irvin, Shanna Massad, Cathy Mostek, Leigh Jacobs, James Meinel, Joel Gerlach, with announcer John Barker, and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design b...

May 22, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Invisible Man - Chapter 4

Chapter 4: The Invisible Man Dash finally understands the type of help Griff really needs from him. Content Warning: Firearms, loud car sounds, environmental sounds, doors slamming, cigarette smoking, post-sexual situations, and abrupt sounds. Starring: Jared Calhoun as Dash Malone, Sara Luciano as Cindy Crenshaw, Jay Mazzola as Sal McGill, Walter McCready as Griff, Shanna Massad as Marnie From The Front Desk, Cathy Mostek as Emily , Leigh Jacobs as Dr. Terrameridian, Joel Gerlach as Officer Han...

May 08, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Invisible Man - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: The Turnstile At the seedy Turnstile motel, Griff confides how became an invisible man to Dash and Cindy, but danger is close. Content Warning: Firearms, loud car sounds, environmental sounds, doors slamming, cigarette smoking, post-sexual situations, and abrupt sounds. Starring: Jared Calhoun as Dash Malone, Sara Luciano as Cindy Crenshaw, Jay Mazzola as Sal McGill, Walter McCready as Griff, Shanna Massad as Marnie From The Front Desk, Cathy Mostek as Emily , Jalina Wayser as Melina,...

Apr 24, 202523 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Dash Season 2 - The Case Of The Invisible Man - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: The Chase Dash has come to the aid of an actual invisible man named Griff , but other deadly forces are hot on their heels. Content Warning: Firearms, loud car sounds, environmental sounds, doors slamming, cigarette smoking, post-sexual situations, and abrupt sounds. Starring: Jared Calhoun as Dash Malone, Sara Luciano as Cindy Crenshaw, Jay Mazzola as Sal McGill, Walter McCready as Griff, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Haze, Shanna Massad as Marnie From The Front Desk, Cathy Mostek as Becky ...

Apr 10, 202524 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Invisible Man - Chapter 1

In the first case of Season 2, Dash receives a note, seemingly out of thin air, that is both a plea for help and invitation to danger. Content Warning: Firearms, environmental sounds, doors slamming, cigarette smoking, post-sexual situations, and abrupt sounds. Starring: Jared Calhoun as Dash Malone, Sara Luciano as Cindy Crenshaw, Jay Mazzola as Sal McGill, Walter McCready as Griff, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Haze, Shannad Massad as Celeste McCrosson and Zita Makara, Cathy Mostek as Becky and Emily...

Mar 27, 202527 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Dash Season 2: Dash Presents - Omen Podcast

This week we're shining a light on another fiction podcast, from the producers of Girl In Space comes Omen. Omen is a fantasy audio drama that explores ancient ruins, sails the high seas, and questions whether friendship truly is magic - all while cracking pirate skulls and dabbling in high explosives. We present their first episode of their first season. For more go to omencast.com or their Patreon . Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Lor...

Mar 20, 202533 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Dash Season 2: Trailer - The Case Of The Invisible Man

Our trailer for our first case of Dash Season 2: The Case Of The Invisible Man. Dash receives a puzzling message from a man who desperately needs the detective's help. A man who is invisible. But as Dash probes further into the secrets of this unseeable client, he discovers the answers to this case are much closer to home than he could have ever imagined. Will this "Invisible Man" help Dash see the truth he’s been so desperate to find, or is there a deadlier motive underneath it all? Written and...

Mar 06, 20255 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Dash Season 2: Behind The Scenes - A Conversation With Jared Calhoun, The New Voice Of Dash

Mick and Dave chat with the new voice of Dash, Jared Calhoun. We chat about taking on the title role, his process as an actor, and what it's like to work on the podcast. While there are no spoilers for our upcoming case, you will be able to hear some small teases of it. To hear an extended version and more behind the scenes content, support us on Patreon for exclusive Dash content (and more) Also featuring Jay Mazzola, Thomas - Robert Irvin, and Sara Lucciano with John Barker. https://www.patreo...

Feb 27, 202519 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Dash Season 2: Prologue - Every Ending Has A Beginning

PROLOGUE: We start our second season at the end of it, and so many things have transpired. Many months from now, Dash Malone has gone missing, again! It’s up to Sal McGill and Cindy Crenshaw to find him, or is it too late this time? Content Warning: Firearms, environmental sounds, and crime scene descriptions. Starring: Jared Calhoun as Dash Malone, Sara Luciano as Cindy Crenshaw, Jay Mazzola as Sal McGill, Shannad Massad as Zita Makara, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Bruno Fernez and Haze, Walter McCre...

Feb 20, 202520 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Dash: Behind The Scenes - Passing The Fedora

Peter Zielinski sits down with Mick Loro and Dave Ebersole to discuss his time playing Dash Malone and "passing the fedora" to a new voice to take on the role of Dash Malone for Season 2. Also featuring: Sara Luciano, Jay Mazzola, Christopher Tolomeo, Leigh Jacobs, Thomas-Robert Irvin, Shanna Massad, and Carlos Jiga. Content Warning: Mild language. Edited by Dave Ebersole. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manger Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive producer Mick Loro Dash The Po...

Feb 13, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Dash: Behind The Scenes - The Case of The Ghost and The Hidden Tomb

Mick and Dave chat with Christopher Tolomeo, the voice of Johnny Plinketts, and the co- composer for Dash. We chat about playing Plink, the change and reveal of his character, and the music he's composed for the show. To hear an extended version and more behind the scenes content, support us on Patreon for exclusive Dash content (and more) https://www.patreon.com/c/LightBoothBlackout ***TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR A VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*** Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. S...

Feb 06, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Dash: Questions with Cindy Crenshaw Part 4

Wisecracking secretary Cindy Crenshaw answers some pressing, and not so pressing, questions. Starring: Sara Luciano, Jay Mazzola, with special guest comic book artist Vinnie Rico, and Announcer John Barker. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole and Carlos Jiga. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manger Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive producer Mick Loro Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production. Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gabl...

Jan 30, 20258 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Dash, An Interlude: The Case of the Ghost and the Hidden Tomb - Chapter 4

A new mini-series that is both a prologue to Season 1 and a bridge into Season 2. Chapter 4: The Ghost The final chapter in this mini-series. Johnny Plinketts, "Plink" finishes recounting his story to Scorpion and the truth, about many things, is revealed. Starring: Christopher Tolomeo, Cathy Mostek, Thomas Robert- Irvin, Leigh Jacobs, Sara Luciano, Richard Dietz, with John Barker, Peter Zielinski, and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. ...

Jan 23, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Dash: Questions with Cindy Crenshaw Part 3

Wisecracking secretary Cindy Crenshaw answers some pressing, and not so pressing, questions. Starring: Sara Luciano, Jame Meinel, with special guest comic book artist Sean Von Gorman (of comics), and Announcer John Barker. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manger Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive producer Mick Loro Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production. Dash created by Dave Ebersole...

Jan 16, 20258 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Dash, An Interlude: The Case of the Ghost and the Hidden Tomb - Chapter 3

A new mini-series that is both a prologue to Season 1 and a bridge into Season 2. Chapter 3: The Tomb Johnny Plinketts, "Plink" begins to recount his exploration into the ruins of an ancient pyramid. But have the dangers of the past come back to haunt him in his present? Starring: Christopher Tolomeo, Cathy Mostek, Thomas Robert- Irvin, Leigh Jacobs, Sara Luciano, and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mi...

Jan 09, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Dash: Questions with Cindy Crenshaw Part 2

Wisecracking secretary Cindy Crenshaw answers some pressing, and not so pressing, questions. Starring: Sara Luciano, Lauri Jacobs, with special guest comic book writer Mario Candelaria, and Announcer John Barker. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manger Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive producer Mick Loro Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production. Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia...

Jan 02, 20257 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Dash, An Interlude: The Case of the Ghost and the Hidden Tomb - Chapter 2

A new mini-series that is both a prologue to Season 1 and a bridge into Season 2. Chapter 2: The Pyramid Johnny Plinketts, "Plink" begins to recount his exploration into the ruins of an ancient pyramid. But have the dangers of the past come back to haunt him in his present? Starring: Christopher Tolomeo, Cathy Mostek, Thomas Robert- Irvin, Leigh Jacobs, Sara Luciano, with John Barker, and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Chris...

Dec 26, 202418 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Dash: Questions with Cindy Crenshaw Part 1

Wisecracking secretary Cindy Crenshaw answers some pressing, and not so pressing, questions. Starring: Sara Luciano, Dave Ebersole, with special guest comic book writer Erica Schultz, and Announcer John Barker. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manger Hannah A. Wisniewski. Executive producer Mick Loro Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production. Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia G...

Dec 19, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Dash, An Interlude: The Case of the Ghost and the Hidden Tomb - Chapter 1

A new mini-series that is both a prologue to Season 1 and a bridge into Season 2. Chapter 1: The Offer Johnny Plinketts, "Plink", takes a mysterious phone call in the office of a dead man. Someone from his past will stop at nothing to find out what he discovered on his trip to Egypt. Starring: Christopher Tolomeo, Cathy Mostek, Thomas Robert- Irvin, Leigh Jacobs, Sara Luciano, with John Barker, and Carlos Jiga. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. Musi...

Dec 12, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Dash Season 1: Did You Catch It...?

Before we begin our new mini-series next week, our Season 2 announcer John Barker revisits a moment from Season 1. A moment where we left a clue of things to come. Did you catch it? Listen again... Starring Cathy Mostek as Emily and Leigh Jacobs as Dr. Terramerdian, with John Barker as the announcer. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole with Mick Loro. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Production Manger Hannah A. Wisniewski Executive producer Mick Loro Dash ...

Dec 05, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Dash Season 1: There's More To The Story...

...and we're back. In this brief announcement Dash co-creator Dave Ebersole and Dash podcast executive producer Mick Loro announce the formation of their new artistic project Lightbooth Blackout, Dash: Season 2, a new Patreon page to get exclusive Dash content (both podcasts and comics) and a teaser for our new 4 episode mini series that will lead directly into Season 2. We’re calling it The Case of The Ghost and The Tomb. Featuring the voices of Christopher Tolomeo, Cathy Mostek, Thomas-Robert ...

Nov 27, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Dash Season 1: The Case of the Mysterious Zita Makara - Chapter 13

CHAPTER 13: The Mark As The Case of the Mysterious Zita Makara comes to a close, Dash, Sal, and Cindy find themselves in hot water. Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita/ Myrtle, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Fernez/ Impetu, Leigh Jacobs as Dr. Terramerdian/ cop, Cathy Mostek as Emily, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, James Meinel as Andy, and Carlos Jiga as Abendigo, with Jim Diamond as the announcer. Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Soun...

Dec 31, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 20
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