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When Wendy Grew Up" - Act 3 Strap in, folks, because the third act of "When Wendy Grew Up" is one hell of a ride. Wendy and the gang are in the thick of it now, facing off against the nefarious Captain Hook and his band of scurvy pirates. But this ain't your grandma's Peter Pan tale - there's action, adventure, and more twists than a pretzel factory on overtime. Michael steps up to the plate, proving he's got the chops to be a real Lost Boy. And just when you think all hope is lost, a certain fa...
In Act Two of "When Wendy Grew Up", Wendy and Michael arrive in Neverland to find it a changed place, ravaged by Hook and his pirates in Peter's absence. They encounter a hardened Tiger Lily bent on revenge, and team up with her and the lone lost boy Curly to search for Peter Pan, who they believe can save Neverland. But the Neverland they find is a far cry from the magical escape Wendy remembers. Danger lurks around every corner as they navigate the island's new threats. Traps are set, alliance...
Act 1 "When Wendy Grew Up" opens on the cusp of change, as 16-year-old Wendy Darling navigates the complexities of growing up in Edwardian London. The return of a familiar figure from her past, Peter Pan, sets in motion a chain of events that challenges Wendy's perceptions of childhood, adulthood, and the magical world of Neverland. As Wendy grapples with the expectations placed upon her by society and family, she finds herself torn between the lure of escape and the responsibilities of the real...
In Dreamworld's gripping finale, our story reaches its conclusion with the epic battle between the Redeemers and The Sleeper's army, both vying for control of the all-powerful golden egg. As the conflict unfolds, the fate of Earth and Dreamworld hangs in the balance. Will both realms be restored? And if so, will Cassidy find his way back home to his family? About DreamWorld "Dreamworld" transports us to a place far beyond imagination, where the fanciful inhabitants of bedtime stories roam free b...
Part 3: Scarlet, Mastodon, and Wolf encounter the legendary Shepherd, who guides them on their search in the Enchanted Forest for the mysterious witch Baba Yaga. Jack's plan to steal the golden egg backfires, leading to an unexpected setback. And the Sleeper finally awakens to discover the secret location of Camelot. About DreamWorld "Dreamworld" transports us to a place far beyond imagination, where the fanciful inhabitants of bedtime stories roam free behind magic barriers. But when grief-stri...
Join Executive Producer Shaan Sharma ("The Chosen) as he engages in a captivating dialogue with acclaimed Screenwriter Sonny Postiglione ("Vampire Diaries" & "Bloodline.)" Together, they delve into the intricate art of storytelling, dissecting characters, narrative arcs, and the subtle nuances of human observation. This isn't just another podcast; it's a riveting exploration into the heart of creativity and Hollywood craftsmanship. If you have a passion for the magic of the table read, the i...
Part 2: Cassidy and the Redeemers arrive at their hidden base, Camelot, where they introduce him to Mother, their wise and mysterious leader. Skeptical of Cassidy's claims, Mother puts him to the test using Pinocchio's lie-detecting abilities. Convinced of his sincerity, Mother reveals that they need the powerful Golden Egg to send Cassidy back in time to restore the original Dreamworld. Jack and Cassidy embark on a daring mission to steal the egg from the Sleeper's heavily guarded fortress, whi...
Cassidy Cartwright, the last survivor of Earth after it merges with Dreamworld, faces a new reality where fairy tales are real but corrupted. His children are turned to stone, and his world is gone. Guided by Father Time, Cassidy embarks on a quest to find the enigmatic Redeemers, a band of rebel fairy tale characters, hoping they can help him reverse time and save his family from the villainous Sleeper's new order.
This episode is a trailer for 'Dreamworld', an electrifying four-episode audio adventure. It delves into a mysterious planet where reimagined fairy tales and nursery rhymes come to life after Earth and Dreamworld combine. Heroes like Jack and a werewolf Little Red Riding Hood, alongside a stranger named Cassidy, must battle the Sleeper and Ice Princess to undo a tragedy and restore order to the twisted realm. Experience dazzling action and unpredictable twists on beloved classics in this magical multiverse journey.
12 STEPS OF CHRISTMAS — a filthy Christmas comedy. When a rebellious kid is denied his dream Christmas present by his mom, he goes to his estranged alcoholic father (who lies about being sober) with an idea: adapt the 12-step program to teach me how to not be you. Act 3 - Jake runs to the embodiment of Christmas perfection: Grandma. Ashley confronts Carl about spending time with their now-missing son as they combine to search for him. Climactic confrontations will see: Jake deciding between his ...
12 STEPS OF CHRISTMAS — a filthy Christmas comedy. When a rebellious kid is denied his dream Christmas present by his mom, he goes to his estranged alcoholic father (who lies about being sober) with an idea: adapt the 12-step program to teach me how to not be you. Act 2 - Continuing... Jake’s “rehab” with an amended 12-step list, Carl drags his son to a Mexican A.A. meeting. Unexpected revelations lead to a reckoning and new goals for each: Carl drink-y no mas and Jake giving his mom Ashley “one...
12 STEPS OF CHRISTMAS — a filthy Christmas comedy. When a rebellious kid is denied his dream Christmas present by his mom, he goes to his estranged alcoholic father (who lies about being sober) with an idea: adapt the 12-step program to teach me how to not be you. Act 1 - When 13-year-old Jake’s fed-up mother tells him he won’t get the cell phone he absolutely NEEDS this Christmas, he goes to the only other person who ever pissed her off as much as he seems to: his estranged alcoholic father, Ca...
Buckle the hell up for this ho-ho-hopeless father-son Christmas trainwreck podcast comedy. When raging brat Jake can't score the new Phone he wants, he turns to his deadbeat boozehound dad Carl for help. Claiming AA miracle cures (yeah effing right), Carl promises a 12-step program to make Jake less of an a-hole. Dysfunction delivered like a mutha over the 12 Days of Sh*tstmas, ya hear me?! We talkin' cousins brawlin' over Baby Jeezy's crib, kidnapped kids, investment scams promising "free boats...
ACT 3: In the grueling final act, Mika and David team up with Mrs. White to take down Johannes and escape the nightmare of Oakcreek Village. The result is a bloody showdown that can't be missed. Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez, Alan Rosenberg, Karen Austin, Darin Toonder, Nikhil Prakash, David Air, Sydney Schafer, Wendy Shapero. Narrated by Jack Daniel. Legendary master of horror, Tom Holland ( Child’s Play, Fright Night, Thinner ), guest sta...
ACT 2 / PART 2: After surviving a gruesome attack by a monstrous leech creature, Ava goes into shock as Brandon remains missing. David's failed gamble on BroCoin turns both his life and Mika's upside down. Things go further downhill when Mrs. White reveals the revolting truth about Johannes and his origins. With two babies on the way, will Mika and David manage to avoid becoming Johannes' next victims? Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez, Alan Ro...
ACT 2 / PART 1: Despite their deteriorating relationship with Johannes, Mika and David share some good news with friends. However, things take a dark turn when Johannes shows up and causes a scene. Later on, his true monstrous form is revealed. Who will survive the night? Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez, Alan Rosenberg, Karen Austin, Darin Toonder, Nikhil Prakash, David Air, Sydney Schafer, Wendy Shapero. Narrated by Jack Daniel. Legendary ma...
ACT 1: Feeling unsafe in San Francisco and hoping to start a family, Mika and David move to the small town of Oakcreek Village. Unfortunately, their sleazy new landlord, Johannes, seems to have ulterior motives. In Act 1, strange and terrifying events plague Mika and David, culminating in a vile dinner party from hell. Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez, Alan Rosenberg, Karen Austin, Darin Toonder, Nikhil Prakash, David Air, Sydney Schafer, and ...
We sit down with writers producers, and the cast for a conversation about PV & Franny. ___ At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a band. PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single...
LANDLORD is a frightening nod to 1980’s body horror and a not-so-subtle metaphor about the dark side of property ownership. Following a traumatic incident, Mika and David move into a charming bungalow home. But it’s not long before they realize that their obsessive new landlord, Johannes, isn't just a greedy opportunist but a bloodthirsty leech feeding on their very lives! Will they escape the gruesome parasite before their lease expires? Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the...
At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a band. PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and making music. It follows PV, a confident, t...
At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a band. PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and making music. It follows PV, a confident, t...
ACT 3: In the thrilling finale of Table Read's "Love & Darkness,” Eden's relentless pursuit of the Fran Litsz scholarship yields astonishing results as Devorah stumbles upon a heart-wrenching secret about her new employer, Clara. Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Avrum's and Moshe's unjustified arrest by the Hungarian police, Dov, Isaac, and Wolf begin a quest for vengeance against those who betrayed their family, setting the stage for a dramatic and emotionally charged climax. ____ LOVE & ...
ACT 2: In our previous episode, the rivalry between Captain Tibor and Dov over Inga's love intensified, culminating in a brutal fight that Dov emerged victorious, leaving the Captain humiliated in front of his men. Meanwhile, Avrum's oldest daughter Devorah has made a new friend, single mother Clara, who's offered Devorah a babysitting job, while Eden, who faced discrimination in the school band due to their Jewish heritage, is being tutored by family friend Fenric in hopes of securing a spot at...
ACT 1: We witness Dov Katz's forbidden love for Inga, a non-Jewish girl from their town, much to the dismay of his father, Rabbi Avrum Katz. Meanwhile, Wolf, Dov's brother and a Jewish freedom fighter, returned from Poland with news of the raging war engulfing Europe. Adding to the intrigue, Avrum received a mysterious letter from his estranged father, Moshe, in Budapest, which may hold clues to their unsettling fate revealed in the opening flash forward: becoming prisoners in a Hungarian Jewish...
LOVE & DARKNESS is a multi-generational saga tracking the triumphs and tragedies of a large, powerful Hungarian Jewish family during WWII. Based on an incredible true story, this project will be adapted as an action-packed historical podcast. LOVE & DARKNESS explores themes of discrimination, anti-Semitism and hope that remain relevant in today’s world. With these timely issues in mind, we will be partnering with a to-be-announced philanthropic organization that we will be supporting thr...
PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and most importantly, making music. Elevator Pitch: At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a b...
ACT 4: McDonnell finally connects the dots. His mother was frantic to reach him for a very good reason. And she somehow called the Institute at their Top Secret unlisted phone number, which she had no way of knowing. But guess who did know that number? That guy with the accent. Meanwhile, Nurse Fields makes a secret purchase for McDonnell’s future exploits. To keep him safe, or to advance her own agenda? McDonnell is starting to realize that there is a LOT more going on behind that pretty face. ...
ACT 3: As a reward for finding the Russian Missile Base, Monroe has brought Itzhak Bentov out of hiding and into the Monroe Institute. He’s there to get McDonnell back through time to 1944 in France. Bentov’s special tape and expertise have really paid off getting McDonnell to a higher Focus Level. But in a surprise twist, McDonnell isn’t immune to the laws of physics there. When General Addis finds out about Bentov’s visit he brings a quick end to things. Before McDonnell reaches his goal, but ...
ACT 2: McDonnell tries some unorthodox means to more fully access The Gateway. Is there really magic in mushrooms? Meanwhile, Nurse Field’s visit to the Institute basement reveals the sad reality of previous failures. Broken eggs from the past, squirreled away from prying eyes in forgotten rooms. We meet the mysterious Dr. Alexander, a man of little charm but many secrets. Nurse Fields spends a little off-the-clock time with McDonnell, giving advice. This right before he goes to visit his mother...
ACT 1: In the debut episode, a clandestine Cockpit Voice Recorder divulges secrets that send shockwaves through the corridors of the CIA and Army Intelligence. The tape's enigmatic contents remain exclusive, known only to a privileged few. Tasked with unraveling the cryptic puzzle behind a plane's tragic demise, Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell embarks on a treacherous quest. Amidst a web of intrigue, he encounters the enigmatic Robert Monroe at the Monroe Institute, delving deep into the unex...
