No Holmes Barred!

No Holmes Barred - a radio show podcast about serial killer H.H. Holmes•www.noholmesbarred.com

From Daniel Ciarrocchi - the mind that brought you Jeopardy! Season 39, Episode 156 - comes a hilarious new radio-drama podcast: the unusual tale of H.H. Holmes— America’s first serial killer.

Chicago, 1893: While the world is waiting for the Fair, a different kind of architect is building his own exhibition…
a MURDER CASTLE!

The SPECTACULAR, SENSATIONAL, TRAGICALLY ACCURATE dramedy recounting the TURMOIL, TERROR, & TURBULENCE
of H.H. HOLMES’s maniacal KILLING SPREE over
Chicago’s 1893 WORLD COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION!

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Episodes

Episode 9: “Founder’s Syndrome”

Holmes reveals his motives and prepares for his reckoning; The Planners wax philosophical about their achievements and imminent crossroads ahead. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Episode 9 of No Holmes Barred, “Founder’s Syndrome” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes Sam Sessa as Daniel Burnham Dave Heilker as Olmsted Jacob DeNobel as Atwood and Father McCabe Robby Priego as The Newsboy and Detective Gar...

Jul 10, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: “Chicago P.D. & Porkery”

Holmes puts his escape plan into motion, with help from the Pitezel family; Prendergast takes responsibility for his actions. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Episode 8 of No Holmes Barred, “Chicago P.D. & Porkery” stars: Episode 8 of No Holmes Barred, “Chicago P.D. & Porkery” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes Matt Gall as Patrick Prendergast Jacob DeNobel as Pitezel Robby Priego as Detective ...

Jul 10, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: “The Penal Gallery”

The Planners unpack the Fair’s recent tragedies and discover the secret identity of one of their own; Holmes bonds with, and finds help from, an unlikely source; Prendergast seeks retribution. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge . Episode 7 of No Holmes Barred, “The Penal Gallery” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H....

Jul 10, 2024•35 sec•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: “Homeless Escargot”

Holmes’s collectors blindside him in a sting operation; Prendergast marches to City Hall to claim his rightful position; Pitezel returns home; Emeline writes home to announce her marriage. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge . Episode 6 of No Holmes Barred, “Homeless Escargot” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. H...

Mar 27, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: “Slavery’s Over, Go Nuts!”

The World 's Columbian Exposition finally makes its debut, without incident—but not for long; The Planners stumble through a surprise visit from prominent civil rights activists Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge Episode 5 of No Holmes Barred, “Slavery’s Over, Go Nuts” stars:...

Feb 05, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Buying the Pharm

After everything is taken from him, a livid former employee seeks to even the score with H.H. Holmes; On Christmas Eve, Holmes acts fast against a new threat to his business plans for the upcoming World Fair. Follow @NoHolmesBarred on IG https://discord.gg/WFaxqjnX No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge Episode 4 of...

Oct 19, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 : “Nobody Wants To Work Anymore!”

The Planners attempt to manage the Fair’s Woman’s Building construction, and later confront a violent obstacle; Holmes deals with a spurned debt collector; Prendergast puts his power-play in motion; and Pitezel takes the first step in getting clean. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Episode 3 of No Holmes Barred, “Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes, Dirtboy, and McElroy Sam ...

Sep 21, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: “The Irony Wheel”

The Planners decide on a worthy centerpiece for the World’s Columbian Exposition; Holmes begins construction of his World’s Fair Hotel, but his eerie specifications draw suspicion from his contractors. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge Episode 2 of No Holmes Barred, The Irony Wheel, stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as ...

Jul 05, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: “The Resurrectionists”

An 18-year-old H.H. Holmes explains a harrowing incident to his landlady. The World Fair’s planners are given an impossible task. A paperboy manager vies for more in life. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Episode 1 of No Holmes Barred, The Resurrectionists , stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes, Dirtboy, and Root Sam Sessa as Burnham Dave Heilker as Olmsted Willy Landon as Sullivan and Newsboy 3 Danielle L...

Apr 15, 2023

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