Throughout history, there has always been a chasm between the bulk of humanity and the enigmatic circle who hold true dominion. Those whose influence remains shrouded, save for the rare instances when their designs cross into the outside world.In this noir-tinged hardboiled-crime anthology series, an assortment of people living on the fringes of respectable society, in locations across the world, find themselves caught up in nefarious plots far beyond their experience, caught in the nexus of history-making events. From a professional poker player trying to make up for past choices, to a bicycle messenger hoping to finish one last job, to a seasoned navigator piloting a ship through treacherous waters, and more, each must grapple with rapidly escalating peril, little realizing they are mere pawns in the grand schemes of an ominous council manipulating events behind the scenes: the omnipresent Quorum.
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Basel, August 2012. Near-to-retirement Swiss harbor pilot Klaus Brunner is nearly home after a long day’s work when he is called back to direct an unexpected late-night cargo ship departure. But what seems a routine if inconvenient assignment changes dramatically when he discovers the true nature of the cargo they're carrying — and must take drastic action if he hopes to escape with his life. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains one use of “damn,” a few instances of “hell,” s...
This interlude, available to Patreon backers tonight, 1/15/23, and to everyone 1/19/23, takes place between seasons two and three of Quroum. Learn more at JabberAudio.com!
One last update for the year (probably) as we let you know about the new shows coming in 2023, starting in January... as well as a couple special marathons to wrap up this year of special interest to Quorum fans. Music: "Frankincense & Myrrh" by Scott Buckley Click here for full show notes.
July 2012. As events come to a head, Jimmy Harmon finds himself finally confronting the conspirators behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust. But as the situation escalates, Jimmy is forced to grapple with an uncomfortable realization — and the sudden loss of a key ally. Unable to escape, Jimmy finds himself in mortal peril as the plotters take whatever action they can to prevent their schemes from coming to light — in shockingly extreme fashion. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested ...
July 2012. Poker player Jimmy Harmon and his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman have at last uncovered the truth behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust’s plans. But knowing the truth and being able to prove it are different things entirely. Jimmy plans to return to his exclusive private poker game in an attempt to glean more information while Robin collects their evidence — a course that may be complicated by an ill-conceived betrayal of trust between the pair… and an unforeseen danger awaiting Jimmy...
July 2012. After escaping capture thanks to the timely intervention of driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon and Robin Freeman are forced to lick their wounds — both emotional and physical — and reconsider their actions. But a fortuitous realization may put them back on the course for truth — if Jimmy can convince a recalcitrant Eleanor to reveal more than she has been willing to share as of yet. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (“SOB,” “crap,” several u...
July 2012. Jimmy Harmon has uncovered a troubling connection between the work he has been doing for venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer and the ongoing danger that threatens his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman. And digging through the secret papers of the mysterious real estate group implicated in these threats reveals little else. But in their quest to find more concrete evidence of wrongdoing, Jimmy and Robin may find themselves in far graver danger than either of them could anticipate. Rated AD-PG ...
July 2012. Having eluded his ill-intentioned pursuers with the help of skilled performance driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon meets up with his ex-girlfriend Robin. Upon learning that her involvement in the sequence of events that led to her coworkers’ disappearance remains undiscovered, Jimmy hatches a plan to recover the hidden documentation that may shed light on the group’s hidden motives… a plan that requires the assistance of a less-than-reputable acquaintance from his Las Vegas days. Rat...
July 2012. Having eluded his ill-intentioned pursuers with the help of skilled performance driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon meets up with his ex-girlfriend Robin. Upon learning that her involvement in the sequence of events that led to her coworkers’ disappearance remains undiscovered, Jimmy hatches a plan to recover the hidden documentation that may shed light on the group’s hidden motives… a plan that requires the assistance of a less-than-reputable acquaintance from his Las Vegas days. Rat...
July 2012. After accepting an unusual assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer — a commission shared with the enigmatic Eleanor Wallis and the overtly dramatic Ken Ford — Jimmy Harmon finds himself in the crosshairs of a vicious killer. Narrowly escaping his assailant, Harmon must scramble to stay ahead of his pursuer while ensuring his fellow assignees avoid similar — and potentially lethal — consequences. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (on...
July 2012. After finally joining in on the most exclusive private poker game in Los Angeles — a goal for which he may have ulterior motives — Jimmy Harmon works to help his former girlfriend Robin unearth the sinister forces that may be killing her coworkers… without rendering her their next victim. In the meantime, he takes on a mysterious assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer, once again encountering the brash hustler Ken Ford and the enigmatic yet alluring Eleanor Wallis. Rated AD...
July 2012. After keeping a low profile for months in Los Angeles, poker player Jimmy Harmon at last has the opportunity to gain a seat at an exclusive high-stakes underground game — but before he can join in, he must contend with the return of his former girlfriend Robin, desperate for his help after being unwittingly drawn into a mystery that may have led to murder… a mystery that may have her next on the killer’s list. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult languag...
July 2012. After dealing with Las Vegas mobsters and other ambitious criminal elements, former online poker pro Jimmy Harmon has returned to his old haunts in Los Angeles. Eager to rebuild both his life and his bankroll, Jimmy finds himself drawn back into intrigue as he ventures into the world of Hollywood high-stakes underground poker — meeting potential allies and adversaries along the way… as well as an unexpected individual from his past. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Cont...
A professional poker player finds himself embroiled in a deadly plot involving everyone from gangsters to nefarious government agents. A bicycle messenger on her last day must avoid both schemers intend on foiling her final delivery and the malicious antics of her courier competitors. All while a mysterious cabal of conspirators manipulates events behind the scenes. Join us as we revisit the events of “The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts” and “The Messenger’s Tale” in advance of “The Gambler’s...
Washington, DC, September 2011. A city as renowned for pushing papers as for pushing deadlines. Where the machinery of American government fights tooth and nail against the encroachment of twenty-first century technology… clinging desperately to methods, communication styles, and entire industries rendered obsolete in the world beyond the Capital Beltway. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains multiple variations of someone being called an ass, one instance each of “son of a bi...
Professional poker player Jimmy Harmon’s time in Las Vegas has been anything but routine. A bomb set by a henchman named Watson — ostensibly in the employ of Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz — has apparently led to the death of Harmon’s friend Will Archer. Harmon meets with Las Vegas detective Ben Marshall, but neither come away with any real answers. Soon after, Sałkiewicz herself places doubt on the idea that she instigated the bombing, and hints that a consortium of hotel buyers may tru...
Professional poker player Jimmy Harmon has been dogged by a string of misfortunes and mysteries. Trying to stay ahead of Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz has seemingly led to the death of his friend Will Archer, in a car bomb apparently meant for him. Harmon finds himself interrogated by Las Vegas police detective Ben Marshall, but is reluctant to pin the blame on the mobster. Further inquiry implies that Sałkiewicz herself may be the target of unknown forces intent on buying out the Limel...
From poker player to amateur gumshoe, Jimmy Harmon has been following a trail of mystery in and around Las Vegas: from a car bomb that appears to have killed his friend, Will Archer, to a shootout between gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz and a cadre of SUV-driving assailants to a cryptic plea from a terrified dancer to a half-buried body in the desert. Harmon and fellow poker player, Peeps, manage to sneak their way into the Lyon Majestic hotel and into the room of the mysterious “money man” they be...
Sought out by multiple unknown adversaries, from Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz to what seem to be two factions of black SUV-driving pursuers, poker player Jimmy Harmon has followed a trail of bread crumbs given to him by a Las Vegas dancer named Amber. Deciphering Amber’s cryptic message, Harmon and fellow poker player Peeps discover the body of a prostitute, Jasmine, half-buried in the Nevada desert. Tracing the body back to a local brothel, Harmon is rebuffed in his attempts to gather...
Poker player Jimmy Harmon has found himself embroiled in a struggle between Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz and one or more sets of opponents with unknown motives. But his escape is nearly derailed when a local dancer, Amber, is attacked in broad daylight. With the help of fellow gambler Peeps, Harmon is well on his way back to California when he gets sidetracked by a mysterious message given to him by Amber before the assault… Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains uses...
Poker player Jimmy Harmon had been hoping to recover some of his diminished bankroll, but found himself caught in the middle of a conflict between shady Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz and unknown assailants desperate to take her out — a conflict that has apparently already taken the life of his friend, Will Archer… Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains car crashes, fast-talking, food truck fiascoes, taking JC’s name in vain, and badly buried dead bodies. Click here for...
Deeply indebted poker player Jimmy Harmon is desperately trying to evade the clutches of his investor: shady Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz. After coming up short in his attempts to restore his bankroll by calling in old debts, he moves quickly to leave town. But his plans are stopped cold when his friend, Will Archer, goes to get Harmon’s car… Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains uses of JC’s name in vain and related religious oaths, drinking alcohol before 5pm (loca...
Coming up short in his attempts to call in debts from veteran poker player “Big Mike” Dalton, Jimmy Harmon has resolved to leave town before his chief creditor, Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, catches up with him. But when he encounters quirky fellow poker player Peeps, a sudden and dramatic turn of events may set him along another path. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains uses of “damn,” “ass,” “bitch,” “pissed,” egregious fast-talking, using JC’s name in vain, burned bodies, gut punc...
Down-on-his-luck poker player Jimmy Harmon finds himself back in Las Vegas in an attempt to replenish his meager bankroll. But it appears that one of his less-than-reputable creditors, Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, has caught up to him… and is not particularly scrupulous as to how she recovers her investment. Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested Contains drinking (cheap) scotch, other drinking of alcohol, use of “ass,” “hell,” “bitch,” taking JC’s name in vain, fisticuffs, gut punches, broken ...
Throughout history, there has always been a chasm between the bulk of humanity and the enigmatic circle who hold true dominion. Those whose influence remains shrouded, save for the rare instances when their designs cross into the outside world… and the real-world repercussions of their schemes can play out with dramatic results. April 2011. Las Vegas may have traded vultures of the mobster variety for those of the boardroom, but the criminal element still holds sway in certain circles. Into this...
