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Rick McNamara's attempt to install an in-ground pool plunges him deep into a world of secrets, conspiracies, and deceptions.

Pete Broderick


    • Nov 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES
    • 3 SEASONS

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    Bonus: Rick's Guided Meditation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 22:08


    Closer to Hell Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 1:55


    Check out Closer to Hell now! All 30 episodes currently available as part of the Asylum Podcasts Network!

    Ep. 30: Life of the Party (feat. Andy Bridges)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 79:39


    Some discrete recordings of Patrick Betts (Andy Bridges). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org and Epidemic Sound

    Ep. 29: Truth to Power (feat. Sam Carty)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 64:59


    Rick tries to get a confession out of the Mayor (Sam Carty)Additional voices from Ryan Gaul Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 28: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 54:13


    A discretely recorded conversation between Jefferson (Bill Fryer) and his "attorney" (Andy Bridges).   Also, an appearance from Jessica (CassAsssss) Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 27: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 57:06


    The conclusion of the trial of the century (starring Andy Bridges, Bianca Carrasco, Bill Fryer, George LaBour ) Music:  Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org 

    Ep. 26: Robber Pattinson (feat. CassAsssss)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 75:24


    Rick visits his wife (CassAsssss). Go to Twitch.tv/CassAsssss for video archives and streaming schedules. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org  

    Ep. 25: Petunia's Petite Petals Podcast (feat. Haley Bronzino)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 56:39


    An episode of Caldwell County's own Petunia Petal's (Haley Bronzino) chart-topping floral arrangement podcast. Music:Wildflowers by Yusuke TsutsimiSFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 24: Return Address (feat. George LaBour)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 69:45


    Rick goes to talk to an old client (George LaBour) about their mailing list. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveComing Back - Instrumental by Lobo Loco SFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 23: Treaty of Ver-Shed (feat. Ryan Gaul)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 59:55


    Rick hires exterminator Roger Blast (Ryan Gaul) to help him with a pest problem. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 22: Kidding Around (feat. RuffHaüs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 61:28


    Rick helps a couple of rambunctious kids (Talia Fraine and David Getz of RuffHaüs) find their new homes.   Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Additional Voices by Matt Hession

    Ep. 21: Deep Stone Rick (feat. Seth Bryan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 64:26


    Ep. 20: Plaster Palace (feat. Andy Bridges)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 61:06


    Rick meets up with an old friend to get some answers. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from freesound.org 

    Ep. 19: The Wild Side Pilot (feat. George LaBour & Matt Hession)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 42:59


    Three Caldwell County Zoo employees started a podcast. Here's the pilot episode. Music:Curious Jungle by Podington Bear

    Ep. 18: Study Sesh (feat. Bianca Carrasco)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 65:46


    Very physically unwell, Rick infiltrates the library, where he and grad student Rebecca Johns (Bianca Carrasco) learn a lot of stuff. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective"Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 17: Orientation Group B at Caldwell Community College (feat. Please Clap!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 38:09


    It's the first semester back after the Great Flood, and these Caldwell Community College freshmen are ready to learn (feat. Please Clap! Improv) Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Follow Closer to Hell on Instagram @closertohellpod Follow Please Clap! Improv on Instagram @pleaseclapimprov 

    Ep. 16: Pumped (feat Ari Goldberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 57:55


    Jason Biggins (Ari Goldberg) installs Rick's pool pump. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Raccoon Sounds - Noises from Rib Ticklers

    Ep. 15: The Hitchhikers Lied (feat. RuffHaüs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 92:19


    Rick hitchhikes home, thanks to a ride from Ernest and Carlson (David Getz and Talia Fraine of RuffHaüs). For more info on the 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development visit 6sinstitute.com For More info on Liv's Love Pool, visit liveslovepool.com or @livslovepool on Instagram Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org 

    Ep. 14: Walking the Flat (feat. Olivia Atwood)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 60:19


    Rick tries to buy a diving board from saleswoman and inventor Sandra O'Hanney (Olivia Atwood). Visit livslovepool.com for more info on Liv's Love Pool and the Liv's Love Pool Podcast! Visit 6sinstitute.com for more info on The 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development and their programs. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective"Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SFX from Freesound.org 

    Ep. 13: Bluffin' (feat. George LaBour)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 61:14


    Rick makes a trip to the bank and chats with bank manager Martin Bonchamp (George LaBour). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveSFX from Freesound.org 

    Ep. 12: Crystal Clarity (feat. Maddy Lenahan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 54:38


    Rick heads to Pool's Pools for an update on his arrangement and talks to store clerk Crystal Salamanca (Maddy Lenihan). Additional Voices by Cassi Waciega Music:Smile from BensoundInfinity by Yakov Golman SFX from Freesound.org In partnership with the 6S Institute for Brain & Body Development (6sinstitute.com). 

    Ep. 11: Minor League Detour (feat. Matt Hession)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 58:27


    Rick receives a mysterious invitation to Caldwell MudDogs owner Chip Packard (Matt Hession). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective Additional Music and SFX from Freesound.org and Incompetech.com 6S Institute for Brain & Body Development: https://6sinstitute.com/ 

    Ep. 10: Battle of the Bands (feat. My Dinosaur Life)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 45:46


    Match Simpson and the SkullCrushers hash out their issues as a band before their big performance. Featuring the voices of My Dinosaur Life (Stephanie Simon, Talia Fraine, J.J. Moran, MaryKate Rodenbush, Rhett Sosebee) Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveThe Drifter (Heavy Rhythm) by Isaiah Chetnik SFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 9: The Pool Proposition (feat. Sam Carty)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 61:16


    Rick finds himself in the crosshairs of famous pool saleswoman and mafioso Riley Pool (Sam Carty) after his incident at The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th. Music:Noir Theme by The PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 8: Turf Wars (feat. Rhett Sosebee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 60:18


    Rick goes to The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th to get some concrete and runs into employee Match Simpson (Rhett Sosebee). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from freesound.org

    Ep. 7: The Back Room (feat. Bridget Lennon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 58:38


    Rick swings into his local Pep Boys to check out a new type of oil and chat with cashier Rebecca Clumps (Bridget Lennon). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveBack in Black by AC/DC SFX from Freesound.org 

    Ep. 6: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 44:16


    In this recording of the trial of the century, the court hears testimony from Kyle "Theater Kid Kyle" Dickerson, Margaret Pep, and Treasury Secretary Margaret Hammerhole.   Starring (in order of appearance): Bridget Lennon, Pete Broderick, Andy Bridges, Bill Fryer, and Bianca Carrasco Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveSFX from Freesound.org

    Ep. 5: Irrational Treasure: Map of Secrets (feat. Dan Hirshfield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 58:13


    Ep. 4: The Permit Problem (feat. Bianca Carrasco)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 38:12


    Rick visits Tiffany Schrapsure at the Residential Recreational Landscaping Office to sort out the paperwork involved in putting his in-ground pool in his yard. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

    Ep. 3: Oh Crappy Day (feat. Bill Fryer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 48:43


    Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveFootsteps, Muddy, E by InspectorJ 

    Ep. 2: Industry Insider (feat. Hank Nooney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 48:41


    Music:Noir Theme by The PK Jazz Collective

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    Ep. 1: Damage Assessment (feat. Andy Bridges)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 60:13


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