Hit the Bricks

A runaway balloon, a giant purple cow, and talking pigs: uncover the origin of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.Read the transcript here: https://hitthebricks.com/intermissionCAST:Christopher Dole — Oscar DiggsKarim Kronfli — Mr. SmithJosh Rubino — Professor Swyne, BarneyMarnie Warner — Mrs. SwyneBenji Buckley — PastoriaEmma Sherr-Ziarko — MombiMichael Hammer — Sherif DiggsEster Ellis — The GuardianTownsfolk played by:David RussellRegular PatAebaPeyton StephensJordan Higgs — JacobyPJ Scott-Blankenship — WallaceKeilidh Hamilton-Maureira — Lurlineand Michelle Agresti as JessiIntro music and "When the Circus Comes to Town" were arranged by David Russell, featuring songs by A.P. HarborArtwork by Chandler CandelaDialogue clean up and editing done by Travis ReevesSound design by Ester EllisWritten and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship, based on the works of L. Frank Baum. You could have listened to this early and adfree on Nebula: nebula.tv/hitthebricksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you want to keep wandering with us, you can listen to the first episode right now by searching for The Wanderer on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find out more about The Wanderer at www.CallOfTheWander.com. The Wanderer is written and performed by T.H. Ponders, Produced by Jordan Stillman, with show art by V Silverman. Created by Ponders Productions. A member of the Fable and Folly Network.

Jessi wakes to discover that she's been replaced. Meanwhile, in the Oz of the past, Glinda's final battle with her sisters changes Oz's future.  For transcripts, credits, and more, go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x9 Cast: Michelle Agresti PJ Scott-Blankenship Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira Jordan Higgs Jordan Cobb A.R. OLIVIERI Jessica Dahlgren Layla Katib Mitchell Mayle Bridge Geen Em Mantoani Megan Sharlau Q Dyer Chad Ellis And Lauren Shippen Chad: It was written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship  Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad Ellis Music by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jeff Ball and Jordan Bush. "What Next Will I Be" was written by Jeromy Barber. Recording Engineering by Brandon Grugle, Mischa Stanton, and Chad Ellis Story Editing by TH Ponders Transcripts by Erin M Speckley Art by Chandler Candela  Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves  Magic Consulting by Geordan Burress Special thanks to Davis Walden and Multitude. Please take the time to fill out our survey at Hitthebricks.com/survey

Having returned from the Moon, Jessi, Wallace and Lurline return to Oz. With their tasks ramping up, it might be time to stop and smell the flowers... For transcripts and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x8 Credits: This episode starred Michelle Agresti PJ Scott-Blankenship  Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira  Jordan Higgs Layla Katib Bridge Geen And Mitchell Mayle  It was written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship  Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad Ellis Music by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jeff Ball and Jordan Bush Recording Engineering by Brandon Grugle and Chad Ellis Story Editing by TH Ponders Transcripts by Erin M Speckley  Art by Chandler Candela  Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves  Magic Consulting by Geordan Burress Special thanks to Davis Walden and Multitude. This episode featured a preview of Primordial Deep. To find out more, go here: https://www.nosuchthingradio.com/primordial-deep

Jessi and company travel to the Tinker Town, a clockwork city on the moon. Its creator, Mr. Tinker, may know something about Tik-Tok's sudden wind-down. For transcripts and more, go to hitthebricks.com/1x7 Credits Cast Michelle Agresti  - Jessi PJ Scott-Blankenship - Wallace Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira - Lurline JORDAN Higgs - Jacoby Morgan Givens - Mr. Tinker The Woodsheep - The Tinker Tunes Jordan Higgs - Clockwork Jacoby Emma Sherr-Ziarko - Mombi Q Dyer - The Wicked Witch of the South Written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship  Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad Ellis Music by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jordan Bush, TRIHEART, and Jeff Ball. Recording Engineering by Brandon Grugle and Chad Ellis Story Editing by TH Ponders Transcripts by Erin M Speckley Art by Chandler Candela  Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves  Magic Consulting by Geordan Burress Special thanks to Davis Walden and Multitude This episode features a preview of “Less is Morgue.” Learn more here: https://lessismorgue.com/

A chilly reception in Gillikin Country is thawed by the guidance of the Good Witch of the North.  For more information and transcripts go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x6 Credits Michelle Agresti  - Jessi PJ Scott-Blankenship - Wallace Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira - Lurline Lucille Valentine - Alis Ishani Kanetkar -Polychrome Karin Heimdhal - The Good Witch of the North Gavin Gaddis - Train Announcer Jordan Cobb - Dorothy A.R. OLIVIERI- Zeb Written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship  Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad Ellis Music by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jordan Bush, and Jeff Ball. Recording Engineering by Brandon Grugle and Chad Ellis Story Editing by TH Ponders Transcripts by Erin M Speckley Art by Chandler Candela  Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves  Magic Consulting by Geordan Burress Special thanks to Davis Walden and Multitude This episode features a preview of “Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services’. Click here to learn more.

Separated from Wallace and Lurline, Jessi searches the northern mountains for any sign of life and gets a little more than she bargained for. For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com Credits for Episode 1x5: Polar Opposites This episode starred Michelle AgrestiPJ Scott-BlankenshipKeilidh Hamilton MaureriaLucille ValentineGavin GaddisTori DouglasMegan Scharlau Em Mantoani Emma Sherr-Ziarko And Q Dyer It was written and directed by PJ Scott-BlankenshipExecutive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad EllisMusic by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jeff Ball and Black Kite.Recording Engineering by Brandon Grugle and Chad EllisStory Editing by TH PondersTranscripts by Erin M SpeckleyArt by Chandler Candela Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves Magic Consulting by Geordan BurressSpecial thanks to Davis Walden and Multitude This episode featured a trailer for Down the Yellow Brick Pod, a podcast love letter to L. Frank Baum's work. Learn more here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1172138

Jessi, Wallace, and Lurline are admitted to see Prince Jack Pumpkinhead, at last...but something's rotten in the state of Oz.  For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com Credits for Episode 1x4: Rotten This episode starred: Michelle Agresti PJ Scott-Blankenship Keilidh Hamilton-Maureria  Kristen DiMecurio Whitney Johnson Chad Ellis David Michmerhuizen Arthur Maurici  Lauren Shippen Q Dyer Em Mantoani  And Megan Scharlau  It was written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad Ellis Music by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jeff Ball and Jordan Bush Recording Engineering by Brandon Grugle, Mischa Stanton and Chad Ellis Story Editing by TH Ponders Transcripts by Erin M Speckley Art by Chandler Candela  Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves  Magic Consulting by Geordan Burress Special thanks to Davis Walden, Multitude and The Whisperforge. This episode features a preview of Justin Hellstrom's “The Great Chameleon War”, a surreal adventure log of an AWOL soldier traveling through the poetically psychedelic domain of the Colossal  Chameleons.  Find out more here: https://www.thegreatchameleonwar.com/

The Emerald City of Oz ain't what it used to be. The City has lost all its charm and magic, and while their welcome isn't exactly warm, Jessi and Wallace find help from a new "friend." Meet Lurline, a witch who's not wicked but isn't exactly good, either. For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com Hit the Bricks Remastered Episode 1x3: Green Thumb. This episode starred Michelle Agresti PJ Scott-Blankenship Keilidh Hamilton Maureria Arthur Maurici Chad Ellis Andrew Preston Justin J Bowen James Oliva Q Dyer And Lauren Shippen It was written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad Ellis Music by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jeff Ball and Jordan Bush Recording Engineering by Brandon Grugle, Mischa Stanton and Chad Ellis Story Editing by TH Ponders Transcripts by Erin M Speckley Art by Chandler Candela Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves Magic Consulting by Geordan Burress Special thanks to Davis Walden, Multitude and The Whisperforge. This episode contains a preview of Hug House Productions' “Valence”, an urban fantasy fiction podcast where Corporations are trying to gain control of magic. Find out more here: https://hughouse.productions/valence/

The storm is over, and Jessi and Wallace are in for a rough landing…more than one. Dorothy’s fallen house above and a glass kingdom below, the pair discover that they’re not in Kansas anymore. For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com Hit the Bricks Remastered Episode 1x2: Welcome to Oz! Credits: This episode stars Michelle Agresti PJ Scott-Blankenship Lee Davis Thalbourne Charlotte Dow Arthur Maurici Danielle Shemaiah Briggon Snow. Lauren Shippen Megan Scharlau Q Dyer And Dana Luery Shaw It was written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad Ellis Music by Kathryn Hoss, AP Harbor, Jeff Ball and Jordan Bush Recording Engineering by Andy Rumschlag, Mischa Stanton and Chad Ellis Story Editing by TH Ponders Transcripts by Erin M Speckley Art by Chandler Candela Audio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves Special thanks to Davis Walden, Anarchy Post and The Whisperforge. This episode features a preview of Sidequesting, a fantasy audio drama where apple picking beats dragon slaying, Princesses need saving from Princes and there is always time to smell the flowers. Learn more at https://sidequestingpod.com/

After her parents' messy divorce, Jessi Hugson and her mother move to Kansas. When Jessi and her cousin Wallace find a jewel-studded bracelet on Dorothy Gale’s abandoned farm, things get twisted. Twister'd, even. For more information go to http://www.hitthebricks.com Hit the Bricks (Remastered) 1x1: The Cyclone Cast:Michelle Agresti PJ Scott-Blankenship Erin Lillis Rachel Livingston Michael J Andersen and Tori Douglas Written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Produced and Sound Designed by Chad EllisMusic by Kathryn Hoss, A.P. Harbor, Jeff Ball and Black KiteRecording Engineering by Andy Rumschlag and Mischa StantonStory Editing by T.H. PondersTranscript by Erin M SpeckleyArt by Chandler CandelaAudio Consulting and Clean Up by Sage GC and Travis Reaves Special thanks to David Walden, Anarchy Post, and The Whisperforge.

On a warm summer day in Oxford, a young girl fell down a rabbit hole; contrarywise, another girl sprouted from the ground like a daisy. Suddenly, life for Millicent & Mary Ann is abnormally normal — & there's only one thing either knows for certain: Alice is responsible. Thanks for listening to this preview of Phantomwise. Phantomwise will be coming to podcatchers everywhere on June 28th! Phantomwise stars Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement was done by Gabriel Alvarez, Score composed by Adam Raymonda. Phantomwise was written and produced by A.R. OLIVIERI and directed and executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. You can find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter/instagram: @phantomwisepod. Thanks!

The gang find themselves in a network of treehouse libraries as they recover from the poppy attack. For more information on VALENCE, check out https://hughouse.productions/valence/ For more information on our sister series Phantomwise, go to https://www.phantomwisepod.com/ Credits Music Hit the Bricks Theme, Jeff Ball Additional Score by Jordan Bush, Kathryn Hoss, and Jeff Ball Same Old Love Songs (Hit the Bricks Version), AP Harbor Original Musical Songs Written, Composed, and Mastered by Kathryn Hoss What Next Will I Be? Written by Jeromy Barber, arranged by AP Harbor. Cast JESSI - Michelle Agresti WALLACE - PJ Scott-Blankenship LURLINE - Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira JACOBY - Jordan Higgs TV ANNOUNCER - Gavin Gaddis DOROTHY - Jordan Cobb ZEB - A.R. Olivieri OZGA FILES - Layla Katib RIUS FILES - Bridge Geen PRIVATE JO FILES - Mitchell Mayle QUEEN OF THE FIELD MICE - Jessica Dahlgren THE GUARDIAN OF THE GATES - Chad Ellis THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST (CAPTAIN)  - Megan Scharlau THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST (BABY SISTER) - Em Mantoani THE WICKED  WITCH OF THE SOUTH (SISSY) - Q Dyer GLINDA - Lauren Shippen Crew Written and Directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Producer: Chad Ellis Audio by Chad Ellis, Bridge Geen Story Editing by Lucille Valentine Recorded in part at Multitude Studios  Visit http://www.hitthebricks.com for more information on our listening parties, episodes, transcripts, credits, downloads, social media links and crowdfunding!

Having learned that the last person who saw Dorothy was Tik-Tok, the mechanical butler, Jessi and her friends travel to meet his maker, Mr. Tinker, who lives in a steampunk city on the moon. Credits Music Hit the Bricks Theme, Jeff Ball Additional Score by Jordan Bush, AP Harbor, TRIHEART, and Jeff Ball 10 Watt Moon AP Harbor Same Old Love Songs (Hit the Bricks Version), AP Harbor Original Musical Songs Written, Composed, and Mastered by Kathryn Hoss Cast JESSI - Michelle Agresti WALLACE - PJ Scott-Blankenship LURLINE - Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira JACOBY - Jordan Higgs AURORA BOREALIS - Lucille Valentine TRAIN CONDUCTOR - Gavin Gaddis THE TINKER TUNES - The Woodsheep CLOCKWORK JACOBY - Jordan Higgs MISTER TINKER - Morgan Givens DOROTHY - Jordan Cobb ZEB - A.R. Olivieri THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST (CAPTAIN)  - Megan Scharlau THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST (BABY SISTER) - Em Mantoani MOMBI - Emma Sherr-Ziarko THE WICKED  WITCH OF THE SOUTH (SISSY) - Q Dyer Crew Written and Directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Producer: Chad Ellis Audio by Chad Ellis, Sage GC Story Editing by Lucille Valentine Recorded in part at Multitude Studios Visit http://www.hitthebricks.com for more information on our listening parties, episodes, transcripts, credits, downloads, social media links and crowdfunding!

With Jack Pumpkinhead proving to be less-than-helpful, Jessi, Wallace, and Lurline head to Gillikin country to seek out the council of the Good Witch of the North. Credits Music Hit the Bricks Theme, Jeff Ball Additional Score by Jordan Bush and Jeff Ball Hunted and Opened by Black Kite Same Old Love Songs (Hit the Bricks Version), Andrew Preston Original Musical Songs Written, Composed, and Mastered by Kathryn Hoss Cast JESSI - Michelle Agresti WALLACE - PJ Scott-Blankenship LURLINE - Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira JACK PUMPKINHEAD - David Michmerhuizen SAW-HORSE - Arthur Maurici JELLIA JAMB - Whitney Johnson THE GUARDIAN OF THE GATES - Chad Ellis AURORA BOREALIS - Lucille Valentine RADIO DJ - Gavin Gaddis LOUISE - Tori Douglas POLYCHROME - Ishani Kanetkar THE GOOD WITCH OF THE NORTH - Karin Heimdhal THE WISEST SISTER - Lauren Shippen THE PRETTIEST SISTER - Q Dyer THE YOUNGEST SISTER - Em Mantoani THE ELDEST SISTER - Megan Scharlau KING OZ THE WICKED - David Michmerhuizen Crew Written and Directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Producer: Chad Ellis Audio by Chad Ellis, Sage GC Story Editing by Lucille Valentine Magic Consultant - Geordan Burress Recorded in part at Multitude Studios Visit http://www.hitthebricks.com for more information on our listening parties, episodes, transcripts, credits, downloads, social media links and crowdfunding!

Jessi and Wallace make their way to the Emerald City in hopes that Princess Ozma can send them home. Unfortunately, the city is a little worse-for-wear and Ozma, like Dorothy, is missing... For full show notes/credits/transcripts, and more, visit http://www.hitthebricks.com Cast JESSI - Michelle Agresti WALLACE - PJ Scott-Blankenship LURLINE - Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira SAW-HORSE - Arthur Maurici THE KALIDAH - Briggon Snow THE GUARDIAN OF THE GATES - Chad Ellis THE MUSICKER - Andrew Preston THE PUMPKIN GUARD, THE WHEELERS - Justin J Bowen PROFESSOR H.M. WOGGLEBUG T.E. - James Oliva EUREKA THE KITTEN - Kristen DiMercurio JELLIA JAMB - Whitney Johnson THE PRETTIEST SISTER - Q Dyer THE WISEST SISTER - Lauren Shippen Crew Written and Directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Executive Producer: Chad Ellis Audio by Chad Ellis, Sage GC Story Editing by Lucille Valentine Music Hit the Bricks Theme, Jeff Ball The Activist, Catchlight, Jordan Bush Mountain Wayfarers, Winter in the Tire Stacks (Hit the Bricks Version), Same Old Love Songs (Hit the Bricks Version), Andrew Preston Original Musical Songs Written, Composed, and Mastered by Kathryn Hoss

100 years after L. Frank Baum's Oz series concluded, Jessi Hugson finds herself on the abandoned farm of Dorothy Gale in the midst of Kansas. A storm follows, and soon Jessi and her cousin Wallace find that Oz isn't what it used to be.  For full show notes/credits/transcripts, and more, visit http://www.hitthebricks.com Cast and Crew Hit the Bricks Episode 1 Stars Michelle Agresti, PJ Scott-Blankenship, Erin Lillis, Rachel Livingston, Michael J. Andersen, Tori Douglas, Lee Davis-Thalbourne, Charlotte Dow, Arthur Maurici, Danielle Shemaiah, Megan Sharlau, Dana Leury Shaw, Q Dyer, and Lauren Shippen Musical Numbers Written and Produced by Kathryn Hoss Intro Theme by Jeff Ball Featuring Music by - Andrew Preston Additional Music: The Woodsheep Black Kite Dialogue Editing: Bridge Geen. Executive Producer, Sound Design - Chad Ellis. Written and Directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of L. Frank Baum

Stuck at a crossroads between her looming future and the alluring call of an escapist slumberland, Jessi Hugson finds herself in a dream that's unlike anything she's ever encountered. For more information go to http://www.hitthebricks.com