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Loved Ones

Broken Arts Entertainmentbrokenartsentertainment.com
This isn't your typical podcast. We'll be exploring love for family, friends, pets, and more through a series of short stories brought to life by Broken Arts Entertainment. Featuring award winning plays adapted to fiction, award winning performers bringing their stories to life, and debuts. You'll find love throughout these short stories and you'll find tears and laughter and more.
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Episodes

Playing With Dolls

What starts off as a benign scenario turns into a lot more in this show that will sit with you for a long time.Written by John MabeyDirected by Ian AslandProduced by Helen MayStarringJack DavisNathan Wagner

Apr 27, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Merry Birthday of July

It's hard being a father to a teenager and a tween at the same time. Especially in the wake of the reality they have been thrust into.Written by Cam EickmeyerDirected by Jack DavisProduced by Ian AshlandStarringRandy HuntEmma EukitisBentley Swenson

Apr 27, 202521 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Tiny, Secret Notes

Is there solace in holding onto grief? After her father's death, Diane visits her mother to comfort her, by taking over her father's loving ritual.Written by Marj O'Neill-ButlerDirected by Derek KingsleyProduced by Bob SawyerStarring: Rosemarie Slade (UK) and Louise Rook-Schofield (Illinois by way of the UK).

Apr 27, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Ammo Box

💥 Ammo Box Premieres: A Powerful New Audio Drama That Will Leave You in Tears Broken Arts continues its streak of bold, emotionally resonant storytelling with the premiere of “Ammo Box” by Joe Swenson . This gripping new audio play blends intimate performances with a masterfully layered soundscape to deliver one of the most impactful listening experiences of the season. A story of memory, grief, and resilience, Ammo Box is already being hailed as a standout in this year’s anthology lineup. Foll...

Apr 20, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Afterthought

🔊 Afterthought Premieres: A New Must-Listen Audio Drama from Broken Arts Broken Arts proudly presents “Afterthought” , a mesmerizing new audio play written by Christopher Soucy , premiering as part of the latest anthology series. With a razor-sharp script, masterful direction, and a haunting soundscape, Afterthought continues the tradition of intimate, character-driven storytelling that Broken Arts fans know and love. This premiere follows on the heels of several hit shows in this season’s anth...

Apr 20, 202515 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Lizzie Borden Gets Engaged

Meta Description: Don’t miss the premiere of “Lizzie Borden Gets Engaged” by Ellen Abrams—an exciting new audio play from Broken Arts airing this Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Discover the cast, creators, and why this is one of the most anticipated shows of the season. Prepare for a Killer Performance: “Lizzie Borden Gets Engaged” Premieres This Saturday Broken Arts is thrilled to present “Lizzie Borden Gets Engaged,” an audio play written by the acclaimed Ellen Abrams. Airing Saturday at 8 p.m. Easter...

Apr 20, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Boxes

“Boxes” by Pamela Kingsley, Saturday 9 p.m. Eastern CAST: Emily Morse-Lee – Emily is making her anthologydebut with Broken Arts, but if you’re an A Fragile Mind fan, you’ll recognize her voice from the spinoff, Breakroom 11. I think you’ll agree that her performance in Boxes is exceptional. Leslie Whitehead-O’Neal – Leslie is making her BAEdebut and has been on the cusp of other opportunities within the BAE universe. Similarly to Emily, Leslie will blow you away with this performance. DIRECTOR: ...

Apr 13, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 15

The Primrose Protocol

“The Primrose Protocol” by Harold Taw: Saturday 8:30 p.m.Eastern CAST: Jacqueline Youm – Jackie is a powerhouse performer and exerts her emotional will on this show. This is Jackie’s debut with Broken Arts Entertainment, though also is featured in the upcoming comedic series Justin Thyme. Ian Ashland – Ian has been with BAE since 2020 when he was in the press corps for Quarantine 2038 . Ian is a director (Breakroom 11), Executive Producer (Justin Thyme) , Producer (many anthologies), and perform...

Apr 13, 202514 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Time Went By

"Time Went By” by Tom Misuraca - Saturday 8 p.m. Eastern Time (Tom previously wrote "A Serious Scurry of Fluffles"for Good Vibes Summer Season 1!) CAST: Antonella Pérez Ferrero – Antonella is from Georgiaand is involved in several projects with the University of Georgia. Her BAE experience has been quite a ride. Including, joining the incredible ensemble of A Fragile Mind by being in the recently released In Time With Michael Peterson as Melanie Turner. Ray Fletcher – Ray began his journey with ...

Apr 13, 202518 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Eleven Days

“Eleven Days” by Joe Swenson (Joe is an award-winning writer and founder of Broken ArtsEntertainment) CAST: Dana Hall – Dana has been a member of Broken ArtsEntertainment for 2+ years. In addition to her tremendous acting abilities, she is also our Director of Learning & Development, an Executive Producer, Director, and mentor to so many. Her performance in Eleven Days will stay withyou! Dana won Best Actress for her role in The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds and was nominated for best act...

Apr 05, 202525 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Reconstruction

“Reconstruction” by James Van Eaton Content Warning: Conversations about suicide. CAST: Chuch Horne – Chuck is in year two of his relationship with Broken Arts Entertainment and has been several shows overthat time. One of his best was playing a Scotsman traveling to the states in Vivian Lermond’s The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds for Season 1 of Good Vibes Summer. Emma Eukitus – Emma has been acting with BAE since2020 when she played the lead role as Kimberly in the kids web series, Playgrou...

Apr 05, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Back

"Back" by Kaily Anderson (Kaily previously wrote "Chocolate and Chili"for Loved Ones Season 2 2025!) CAST: Hannah Lee DeFrates – The star of A FragileMind: Rules of the Keeper, Hannah is also an Executive Producer, Producer, VP of Marketing Operations, and much more with Broken Arts. You can find her creative work all over our socials and she’s instrumental in the success thatour company has and she’s a tremendous performer. Nathan Roach – Nathan is also in A Fragile Mind as Jason and the upcomi...

Apr 05, 202511 minSeason 2Ep. 10

"Guten Tag, Baby!"

"Guten Tag, Baby!" by Scott Sickles (Scott is an Emmy Winner and this is his third show with BAE!) CAST: Kim Gordon – A veteran actress with an astounding five-decade career in theater, film, and television. Her performances in Quarantine 2038 , Table 27 , and Right as Rain speak to her unparalleled talent. Jamie Lupien Swenson – A classically trained singer with a breathtaking voice, Jamie has shone in Tiny Man on Ferry , Don’t Want Your Future to Melt , and Breakroom 11 . Jamie Lee – An actres...

Mar 29, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Goodnight, I Love You

"Goodnight, I Love You" by Aladen Gulmohamed This poignant and emotionally charged piece refuses to pull its punches, and the performances at its core are nothing short of breathtaking. CAST: Rebbecca Davis – An actress whose emotional depth is beyond her years. From Taylor Made to Love of the Game , she brings raw, unfiltered emotion to every role she takes on. Sean Polite – Making his BAE debut, Sean is an accomplished professional actor in Athens, Georgia, and his voice work in this piece is ...

Mar 29, 20258 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Priceless

"Priceless" by Samara Siskind (Samara previously wrote "Tiny Man on Ferry" for Good Vibes Summer 2024!) CAST: Gwenyth Fraser – The reigning 2024 BAE Actress of the Year , Gwenyth’s powerful performances have left an indelible mark on our audience. From A Fragile Mind to reANIMA , she continues to push artistic boundaries. Dan Sharrow – Making his BAE debut, Dan earned his spot in our company through sheer talent and dedication. His naturalistic approach to acting brings a refreshing authenticity...

Mar 29, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Graveyard Blues

🎥 The Grave – Two Felons, One Past, and a Reckoning in the Dark 🌑🕯️ A beam of light cuts through the darkness, revealing a tombstone. Bo Bo kneels, wiping away the dirt—wiping away the past. Behind him, Winky paces, restless, trapped in the weight of what they’ve done. Both wear prison-issued jumpsuits. Both know why they’re here. But some ghosts don’t stay buried. 💡 A haunting story of guilt, redemption, and the things we can never escape. ✨ Starring Matthew Teter & Molly McGill 🎬 Dire...

Mar 22, 202513 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Guilt by Association

Content Warning: Show has conversations about suicide. After a day of admiring new cars, James Jr. sits down with his father, Jim, a WWII veteran. But tonight, it’s not about cars—it’s about something bigger. James wants to call his best friend, Topher. He doesn’t know how to bring it up why and he doesn’t know if his dad will understand. Then, in an unexpected moment, the conversation happens—and nothing will ever be the same. 💡 A powerful story about family, courage, and the words that matter...

Mar 22, 202520 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Colour My World

Nancy Ripley is desperate to get home. But the bus isn’t coming. When a kind stranger sits beside her, nostalgia takes over, unraveling a love story decades in the making. As their laughter turns into something deeper, a familiar melody— Colour My World —awakens a truth lost to time. 💡 A story of love, memory, and the power of finding your way back—no matter what. Written by Melinda Buckley Starring: Helen Cheng Mao, Bernie Horton, and Claire Shadrawy Directed by Nathan Roach Produced by Cole D...

Mar 22, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Chocolate and Chili

🔥🍫 Love, Spice, and Everything Nice! 🍫🔥 From Broken Arts Entertainment comes Chocolate and Chili —a fiery and bittersweet audio drama that proves love is never simple. Starring Meredith Nudo, Cole Dzubak, and Yana Ramos , this captivating story from writer Kaily Anderson will pull you into a world where passion and conflict simmer just beneath the surface. With direction by Steve Mize , immersive soundscapes engineered by Joe Swenson , and top-tier production from Derek Kingsley , this is no...

Mar 15, 202514 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Cataloguing The Stars

Love isn’t always easy, and sometimes, it’s written in the stars. Cataloguing The Stars is an intimate, layered tale that demands your attention as its twists and turns unfold. With mesmerizing performances from Helen May and Kevin Lowney , this Broken Arts Entertainment production explores love, connection, and the unseen forces that shape our relationships. 🎙️ From writer Eric Lee, directed by Adam Ferguson, and produced by Joe Swenson, this immersive audio drama will pull you in—if you liste...

Mar 15, 202514 minSeason 2Ep. 2

A Date With The Devil

🔥 What happens when inspiration comes straight from Hell? 🔥 From Broken Arts Entertainment comes A Date With The Devil —a wickedly funny and unsettlingly relatable dark comedy that dives deep into the ultimate complicated relationship. 🎭 Starring: Jenna Jane & JP De Gennaro 🎬 Directed by: Dana Hall 🎧 Soundscape by: Claire Shadwary 🎙 Produced by: Jack Davis 🎭 Written by: Nathan Wagner When a struggling writer finds their muse in the form of an actual demon, the lines between love, ambi...

Mar 15, 202525 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Table 27 by Ryan Armstrong

From award winning internationally produced and published playwright Ryan Armstrong, we bring to you Table 27. Featuring real life performing couple Kim Gordon and Richard Sewell in this wonderful piece that is about loving the moment. Being in the moment and thriving in the moment. Stay for the talk back with performers Kim and Dick and director/executive producer Joe Swenson.

Feb 13, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Angel Flight by Joe Swenson

1st Class section of Flight 1038 non-stop from Boston to Minneapolis. The plane is also carrying four fallen soldiers, victims of an IED explosion outside of Mahatma Bahrain. This is an Angel Flight. But is there more going on?

Feb 13, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ties That Bind by Nancy Temple

Carol and her daughter Kim meet to discuss Kim's upcoming wedding. A furious Kim reveals that she has just learned that she is adopted and demands to know why Carol has always hidden this from her. Carol reluctantly reveals that Kim was born in prison. Kim later admits to secrets of her own. Mother and daughter must come to terms with painful revelations in order to reconcile.

Feb 13, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Time to Talk by Christopher Soucy

The description that Chris leaves for this show on his website is: A chance meeting in a park. Anything else would give it away. We don't want to give away anything either. Enjoy the show.

Feb 13, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Right as Rain by Joe Swenson

Buster and Hank would meet at the dock on the lake that Hank grew up on every Sunday for the past 43 years. They tell stories of the past, stories that they've told hundreds of times. Today is different though as Hank has something to tell Buster that is going to change everything.

Feb 13, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ahavah by Dana Hall and David Lipschutz

After his Bubbie’s death, Saul returns home to his family after a long absence to sit Shiva. Alice, Saul’s girlfriend joins him. Saul tries to portray the perfect version of what he thinks his family wants. However, a message from the beyond leads both Saul and Alice to some meaningful realizations.

Feb 13, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 6

For Mr. Cuddles by Erin Moughon

Mr. Fluffybottom McWhiskers Cuddles the Third (Mr. Cuddles to his friends), Molly's beloved cat and the bane of her sister Sarah's existence, has passed. Molly is throwing him a funeral with only Sarah in attendance when suddenly vet Beth appears with Mr. Cuddles' autopsy. Is this really a funeral to express Molly's love for her cat or an accusation of murder? A venue can serve two purposes!

Feb 13, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Play In The Rain by Joe Swenson

David is a teenager that has a Demyelinating Disease (Such as severe MS). His only way to communicate with his family is through a tablet. His mother (Maria) loves him dearly and wants to protect David in every possible way. His father (Thomas) wishes for some normalcy in his relationship with David, but finds some of those fatherly affirmations through playing catch with the neighbors son. David just wants to be seen and to play in the rain.

Feb 13, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Schism by Jeff Dunne

Mark has come to a secluded cabin to meet with Eve, not realizing that he has been followed by his wife, Katherine, Katherine confronts Mark, demanding to know if he is having an affair, but discovers that the situation is far more complicated than she expected.

Feb 13, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 9
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