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Starlight Radio Dreams is a smorgasbord of auditory entertainment, combining classic radio drama-style serials with comedic sketches and improv. Join up-and-coming Internet celebrity Devin Showtime and her uncle, former Hollywood great Burlington Showtime, as they host a series of hilarious antics,…

Starlight Radio Dreams


    • Mar 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 232 EPISODES

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    SRD S6E1: Samuel Spruce in The Warehouse Always Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022


    We really outdid ourselves with this one, a full show length musical episode!. This extravaganza is not to be missed featuring all original music and the story of Samuel Spruce the little wooden boy as he struggles with what it means to both be good and do what you're told. This episode features the vocal talents of Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch.This episode features the writing, directing editing and composing skills of Jared McDarisThe SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott. This will be the final podcast episode of Starlight Radio Dreams for the time being. The crew here at SRD are incredibly proud of the work we've done over the course of the pandemic. Since October 2020, it's been just Ansel, Jared, and Kat at the helm of the good ship SRD. Although we are no longer able to maintain our pace of production, we are deeply grateful to our Patreon backers and subscribers as well as the cast members, guests, and other artists who have been instrumental in keeping these radio dreams afloat.It is tough to say goodbye. We leave you with the pluckiness of Sam Spruce, wondering what beautiful opportunities tomorrow will bring. Please keep your eyes on this space for more information about what comes next. In the meantime, Keep Laughing and Keep Dreaming.

    SRD S5E12: The Nothing To Do With The Holidays Show.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022


    For many outlets, the end of the year is a time to be bedecked with holly, evergreen, and the scent of baking spices. At SRD, we prefer to buck tradition and go to the alternate extreme. We've forbidden our host, Burlington Showtime, from mentioning any holiday for the duration. That means President's Day, International Kiss a Puppy Day, and the Fourth of July are all off-limits. Can he make it? You'll have to tune in to find out. On top of torturing a Hollywood Q-lister, we're also bringing you a new, fantastical episode of Sam Spruce and all the murder, hauntings, folktales, and Christmas elves (don't tell Burlington) you've come to expect from our madcap team. This episode features the vocal talents of Kat Evans, Jared McDaris, and Ansel Burch.This episode features the writing skills of Cassandra Rose, Jared McDaris, and Ansel Burch. This episode was edited by Ansel Burch and Jared McDarisThe SRD Theme was written and recorded by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Me, My Elf and I- 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022


    It has been said the times are rarely precedented and this was just as true in the holiday season of 2021 as it is now. Was this bit originally aired in December. Yes. Is it still hilarious? Yes, again. Bet on it.Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Jared McDaris as Crumble Bumbletum, Ansel Burch as Simon Sillypants. Kat Evans as Twinkle Sprinkle McBinkle. Arielle Leverett as Ziggy Wigglypoo. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Samuel Spruce, The Little Wooden Boy in: The Frosty Wood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022


    Once upon a time, a little wooden boy ventured out into the snowy wood. As should be no surprise to anyone, this works out poorly in the short term but well in the long term. How will he survive? What sorts of dangers and people will he meet? There, my friends, lies a story. Written, Composed and Directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of: Kat Evans as Samuel Spruce the Little Wooden Boy. Jared McDaris as Narrator and Ludwig the Squirrel. Ansel Burch as Milty the Bee and Jiminy. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: The Reveal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022


    This is our final short from Cassandra Rose for a while. * Gasp! * We know. Shocking, right? We're so thrilled for her and the company that had the good judgement to hire her for an amazing, time-consuming job. That said, it's appropriate to have a revelation to present for you to whet your appetite for this piece. Kat Evans as Detective Graveling, Mrs. Evelyn Davenport and Ms. Eugenia Marshall. Jared McDaris as Mr. Hollins. Ansel Burch as Burgs. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: The Invisible Detective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022


    This episode is for all of you who have been craving a dose of gun smoke and dramatic lighting in your audio comedy. Isidore is the invisible detective, the only gumshoe in the city with the spirit to investigate a death from the afterlife. Written and directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of: Jared McDaris as Isidore. Kat Evans as Alice. Ansel Burch as Ernie. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    A President's Day Music Minute!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022


    It's a very special day when you can buy a mattress or dining set from a founding father and, luckily for residents of the United States, that occasion comes around once each year. It's no running of the bulls but as silly traditions go, this one fits. This throwback recording is from all the way back in season three before professor pianist transformed back into Arne Parrott and became one of the hottest podcast soundtrack writers on the market. Find more of his work at atptunes.com. Written and performed by Arne Parrott. Ft. The voices of Ansel Burch and Anna Gaetke.

    SRD Shorts: Rip Van Winkles Deals and Dinkles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022


    Some stories are too good to be true but so good we're willing to let go of verity in favor of our own happiness. These legends can take hold of the hearts of a nation, becoming part of the very fabric of its identity. Some of them are just bullshit though. We should probably do something about that. Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of: Jared McDaris as Rip. Kat Evans as Judith. Ansel Burch as Mister Jonathan Doolittle. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD S5E11: Spooptoberfest V: The Reckoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022


    Back when it was the fashion, we leaned hard into the Halloween season. That meant featuring characters from some of history's favorite Halloween costume traditions: poltergeists, cryptids butterflies and Basil Rathbones aplenty! Not only that but we sent our host to a collection of carefully curated hells. Written and directed by Jared McDaris, Cassandra Rose and Ansel BurchThis episode features the vocal talents of Arielle Leverett, Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. The SRD theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: The Legacy of Tammy Taters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022


    If you ever have questions about the afterlife, you're in the right place. We have the best luck with ghost hunters managing to actually touch the other side or at least having the other side touch them. Sometimes, even paranormal investigators should be careful wat they wish for. Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of: Arielle Leverett as Duchess Archipelaga De l'Orange. Kat Evans as Tammy Taters. Ansel Burch as Morty. Jared McDaris as Tod. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The Starlight Radio Dreams Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Void

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022


    What a time to be alive when thousands of people can ignore you all at once and forever. It's all the rage for our age. Chances are good you're not reading these words right now thanks to the void we shouted it into. If you've ever felt like throwing all of your work into a big black hole in hopes that one or two people will press a button to give you some serotonin, boy is this the comedy short for you! Written and Directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of:Kat Evans as Voice. Jared McDaris as OtherVoice. Arielle Leverett as Marlene and Customer. Ansel Burch as Artist. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Sherlock in Time: Scandal in Nottingham, Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022


    Popular culture since 1891 just wouldn't be quite as popular or as cultured without the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, specifically the one which are now in the public domain and fair for plebs like us to use with abandon. So, please enjoy this mixing of cultured, highbrow literature with time travel silliness and social commentary. Stay tuned for part 2 as, legally speaking, there's nothing to stop us from doing it again.Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of: Arielle Leverett as Holmes. Ansel Burch as Waton. Jared McDaris as Priest. Kat Evans as Witch. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The Starlight Radio Dreams theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: The Painted Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022


    It is a fact universally acknowledged that going to a ball leads to drama and just as society today can't get enough of the Bachelor, it seems the drama between Lady Bucksley and Lord Grishenwald was just as gripping. Will they? Won't they? Either way, the local set are sure to be watching keenly!Written by Cassandra Rose. Directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of: Jared McDaris as Lord Thornton Grishenwald. Arielle Leverett as Lady Eloise Bucksley. Ansel Burch as Sir Reginald Drake III. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: The Curse of Tammy Taters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022


    Tammy Taters has been haunting the airwaves ever since she first used podcasting as the natural outlet for her vengeful poltergeist energies. Having not been freed from this plane yet, she returns as a guest of sorts on Phantom Smashers. I think we can all agree, she steals the show. Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the Vocal Talents of: Jared McDaris as Tod. Ansel as Morty. Kat Evans as Tammy Taters. Sound edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Starlight Radio Dreams S5E10: SRDemonology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021


    Our dear host Burlington has been brought out to the edge of Chciago's light pollution for another amazing show full of variety and laughs which were super seasonal back in October. This episode is full of demons and other scary things like aliens and fascist punks. Join us for this full replay of our October livestream and, if you're so inclined, check it out with visuals on YouTube. Written by Jared McDaris, Ansel Burch and Cassandra Rose. Directed by Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of: Sarah Moore, Julia Kessler, Kim Fukawa, Lisa Burton, Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. Audio edited by Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Flight of the Space Cowboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021


    Shoot for the stars we said. Perhaps we never thought anyone would actually follow through on that as a literal life goal. Yet, the number of people with holiday snapshots from beyond the von Karman line is growing already. In this fantasy short about aliens, that is. What an awful signifier of the wealth equalities present in this fictional world private space travel is… Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of: Kat Evans as Leebox. Ansel Burch as Dayv. Jared McDaris as Bob and Skiorr Cosmox. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Hue and Cry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021


    We've all been there. The best thing for us is often right in front of our faces but we don't have the sense to see it. Look at grilled cheese? When was the last time you had one of those? Opportunities missed, every one. Can Elizabeth help save Chloe from the curse of missing the satisfaction of an opportunity that's right in front of her? Find out in this lovely new short!Written by Cassandra Rose. Directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of: Kate Evans as Chloe. Sarah Moore as Elizabeth.Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: All Cakes Are Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021


    This spectacular monologue come to us from the Fluffy Foods Network which licensed this piece and this piece only out to ours. Why might they have done that? There's no telling but we think you'll agree that there are only a few things more precious in the mind of the average American than pineapple upside down cake and the Fourth of July. We think that this short is likely to remind you of at least one thing that should be right there on the top of your own list of things to hold dear. Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the Vocal Talents of Kat Evans. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The Starlight Radio Dreams Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Slay Belles: Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021


    AAAAaaah! Aaaaaaah! Everything is doomed. The portals are open. Monsters are pouring into our world from beyond! Someone call the Slay Belles! They're the heroes tasked to fight monsters from Samhain to Yule and they've been putting in overtime. Will they be able to get to the bottom of why there are more monsters and whose fault it is? Find out in this contentious episode. Written and directed by Kat Evans. Featuring the vocal talents of: Julia Kessler as Ruby. Kim Fukawa as Ethel. Kat Evans as Edith. Jared McDaris as Chesterton and Minor Demon Biff. Lisa Burton as Jersey/ Portal Pippy. Ansel Burch as Maserati and Final Demon. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott

    SRD Shorts: On The Rocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021


    We all have our demons. This sketch does too. They're just pretty literal. You know, super literal. We figure that might actually be a little bit nice if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the figurative stuff going on all over the place. Also, if you're checking this out on release day, happy American Thanksgiving. It's a complicated holiday but it comes with pie. The Production Team of Starlight Radio Dreams would like to acknowledge that the land on which we live and do our work is occupied land unceded by the Council of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations. Many other tribes such as the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac, and Fox also called this area home. Their losses and the cost of our current state are too great to be appreciated fully. Let us gather mindful of this debt.Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the Vocal Talents of: Kim Fukawa as Mephisto. Lisa Burton as Dagon. Kat Evans as Eve and Leviathan. Ansel Burch as Heckler and Azazel. Jared McDaris as Chris and Narrator. Audio Edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Starlight Radio Dreams S5E9: Streamed Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021


    It's finally time for everyone to get access to the steamiest stream of the summer, which was actually mostly Halloween in June. Hey, it got steamy in spots and anyone whose mom squeezed their padded He-man muscle costume into a parka knows just how steamy Halloween can be. This episode features Witches Get Stitches, Samuel Spruce Vs. Dracula, Two Chicks Walk Into a Bar, Meet the Frankensteins and Murder Mystery Mania Monthly. Written and Directed by Jared McDaris, Cassandra Rose and Ansel Burch.Directed by Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of: Julia Kessler, Kim Fukawa, Lisa Burton, Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. Audio Edited by Ansel Burch and Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Murder Mystery Mania Monthly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021


    We all love true crime these days and that trend goes way back. So far back that even these Charleston dancing, gin swilling aristocrats. Join Mazie Maradova in this… unrepeatable performance of exceptional dedication to the pursuit of truth!Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of Kim Fukawa as Mazie Maradova. Lisa Burton as Ermengarda. Kat Evans as Cousin Bertrude. Ansel Burch as Uncle Charlie. Jared McDaris as Jeevington. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Meet the Frankensteins E3: Pulling Ourselves Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021


    We've been getting romantic lately and this episode finds its way there too with an unlikely connection between two neighbors in the rain. Can Shelley come to terms with her nature and accept herself the way the people closest to her do? Find out in this heartfelt episode. Written and directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of: Jared McDaris as Theo. Kat Evans as Shelley. Kim Fukawa as Lily. Lisa Burton as Eva. Sound editing by Ansel Burch. The SRD theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: 2 Chicks Walk Into a Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021


    Love comes for us all. That's the saying right? In love no one can hear you scream? No. It mostly comes at night, mostly… Okay, Love may not be something we're super experts at but we know it when we see it. For example, we love the work Cassandra Rose brought to us this month and were thrilled to bring it to life for you, dear listeners. Written by Cassandra Rose. Directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of:Kim Fukawa as Joan. Julia Kessler as Emma. Audio Edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Samuel Spruce Vs Dracula

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021


    When one is a little wooden boy, trying to be good and do what you re told, the gig economy is perfect. You can be told what to do by people who have never met you. Heck, they don't even need to really care that you exist, so long as you bring their burger lickety-split and don't forget their dry cleaning on the way. Can Samuel Spruce make good as a food delivery driver against all odds? Perhaps the people who live in this big creepy house know.Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of: Kat Evans as Samuel Spruce, the little wooden boy. Jared McDaris as Dracula. Kim Fukawa as Catherine. Julia Kessler as Erzebet. Lisa Burton as Scylla. Ansel Burch as Old Man. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed b Jared McDaris.

    SRD Shorts: Witches Get Stitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021


    If you've been afflicted with an outbreak of fun, people living their own dang lives and a general sense that your worldview may be slowly being outmoded; then you may just have a problem with witches. Not to worry dear friend. Society has been kept from advancing faster than the locality would prefer for centuries by loyal Witchfinders like the ones featured in this historically accurate representation.Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of:Kat Evans as Lavender Lemonbalm. Ansel Burch as Basil Rosewurt.Jared McDaris as Dill Carraway and Catesby.Audio Edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    S5E8: June is Busting Out Of Your Pants!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021


    With summer came all of our most lightly dressed comedy. Even we weren't sure what exactly would make it to air. So, make sure you're there to find out alongside our long suffering ancient relic of Hollywood's Golden Age, Burlington Showtime as he provides all the precious context your heart can handle for the shorts we've been releasing for the past six weeks!Written, Directed and Produced by Ansel Burch, Jared McDaris and Kat Evans. Foley for Chekhov's Date by Ele Matelan. Chekhov's Date by Cassandra Rose. Featuring the vocal talents of Hanna Blazer, Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. The SRD theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Bustier Boulevard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021


    This one goes out to all the people out there who wear bustiers whether it makes your assets unreal or surreal Bustier Boulevard might just be the place to go for your next lifty squeezy garment for both business and pleasure. Written and directed by Kat Evans. Featuring the vocal talents of: Hanna Blazer as Hippolyta.Kat Evans as Dulcinea. Ansel Burch as Mousie. Jared McDaris as Skippy. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Camp Placeholder: Time Travel Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021


    If you could time travel, when would you go? Maybe go back to ancient Turkey to see the construction of Gobekli Tepe to really stick it to those archaeology nerds at work? Would you travel back to the 1830's to see what the climate was like before mass industrialization? How about yesterday to see where you left your right earbud. Whatever choice you would make, chances are pretty good you'd be goin gin blind. That's why the training offered at Time Travel camp is so essential for children whose future selves end up hurtling through time like so many captains America. Written and Directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal Talents of: Jared McDaris as Mac and Z. Hanna Blazer as Sid and Switch. Kat Evans as Ace and Baron. Audio editing by Ansel Burch. The SRD theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Beyond Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021


    Stretch your mind out and find that while you can imagine a lot, you cannot actually touch anything that way. Figuratively then, touch the spirits of the people in your life with a lesson in metaphysics and transcendence from Sand Walker, well known low speaker and expert in comforting your chakras. In this episode she welcomes Dr. Singleton inventor of the multi-wave laser. Written and directed by Ansel Burch. Featuring the vocal talents of: Lisa Burton as Sand Walker. Kim Fukawa as Dr. Singleton. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Chekhov's Date

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021


    There's no doubt in anyone's mind that dating is hard. It does keep getting harder too with… well, you know. Something that has remained almost reassuringly consistent though is the true height of romantic awkwardness, the unannounced date. The date that has not been named. The date that might have just been a nice night out. Will Sonya and Petrov overcome it or will it stay on the shelf until the third act?Written by Cassandra Rose. Directed by Ansel Burch. Foley and Sound Design by Ele Matelan.Kat Evans as Sonya. Jared McDaris as Petrov. Audio Edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Hearts of Dark Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021


    Meet Bubu Underfoot, the Gormless Centrist and the committee of thoughtful leaders who will help guide his hand toward the decisions they think most right for him. What he does to save the world is up to him, of course. Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Kat Evans as Gramshy Markenshield. Ansel Burch as Holofern, Son of Holograham. Jared McDaris as Itherian of Glorifil Glade. Hanna Blazer as Bubu Underfoot and Elenorel/Narrator. Sound design and editing by Jared McDaris. The Starlight Radio Dreams theme was written and recorded by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Uppington Parish Summer Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021


    The Fellows family has lived in Uppington Parish for time out of mind and golly they are not letting anyone forget about it. Enjoy the stories of these well to do people who still have problems of their own, which they are not really doing much about. Also hear from the servants whose work they rely on and who also have problems which the Fellows family are not doing much about. Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Kat Evans as Narrator, Angie the Confident Dressmaker, Earl. Ansel Burch as Cecil the Butler, Priest. Jared McDaris as Carl the Curmudgeonly Driver, Baroness. Hanna Blazer as Master Fellows and Julie the Idealistic Chimneysweep. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD theme was written by Jared McDaris.

    SRD S5E7: The Lusty Crusty Musty Thrusty Month of May.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021


    Spring is turning to summer and all of our cooped up-ness from the long pandemic winter is beginning to stretch back into the parks and promenades of the summer. As everything starts to look up, so to are we looking to up your comedy standards with new serials and shorts including fresh episodes of “Zootheosis” and “Meet the Frankensteins”. This episode was written and directed by Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch with additional writing by Cassandra Rose. It features the vocal talents of Kim Fukawa, Lisa Burton, Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch.Audio Editing was done by Ansel Burch and Jared McDaris.The Starlight Radio Dreams theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Maypole Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021


    Here at SRD we love tradition. Mostly because there are few things sillier than sticking to a decision that a dead person made in different circumstances when it's not doing you any favors. The counterpoint, of course, is maypole dancing, fine old tradition that everyone enjoys unironically for the good of the community's future. Have you ever danced a maypole? Our listener demographics indicate you likely have. Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Featuring the vocal talents of: Kat Evans as Lady Constance Marzipan and Dickensian boy.Ansel Burch as Sir Diddilus of Cranbury. Jared McDaris as Tom Chandler. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott

    Meet the Frankensteins: "Making Something of Yourself"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021


    Being a person is hard. It's even harder when you're not totally sure you are one. Will Theo and Shelley be able to overcome their insecurities and engage in modern society? Can they find what gives them drive and a place to belong? Or are they doomed to just exist without a greater purpose. Oh, they're undead monsters. That's why it's funny. Written and Directed by Ansel Burch. Ansel Burch as Announcer. Kat Evans as Shelley. Jared McDaris as Theo. Lisa Burton as Eva. Audio editing by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Writer's Blockade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021


    On the eve of the release of our most recent writing work, we give you a plea from the inner minds of writers like ours. Specifically ours. Please validate our work they cry, well, we cry. Anyway… enough about us. How are you doing?Written and Directed by Ansel BurchKim Fukawa as Marta. Kat Evans as Kelley. Jared McDaris as Dad. Ansel Burch as Frank. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott

    SRD Shorts: Butterfly Kisses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021


    Not for the last time we're asking why death should get in the way of love at first sight. Dive into the dreamy work of the monarch butterfly and prepare to fall in love too. We are thrilled to be featuring the work of a new writer in this episode. Cassandra Rose is a truly incredible wordsmith and this episode is just the first of what we see being a long friendship. Written Cassandra Rose. Directed by Ansel Burch. Jared McDaris, as Marco. Ansel Burch as Gerald. Kim Fukawa. as Louise. Sound design and editing by Ansel Burch.The Starlight Radio Dreams theme was written and recorded by Arne Parrott.

    Zootheosis S1E3 St Spoip's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021


    Interstellar wars are all the rage today and we here at Starlight Radio Dreams are not to be left behind. Thrill to the tale of a group of space pilots stranded on an alien world much like Earth in our Middle Ages as they fight to get back in the air. What will they be forced to compromise in the process and how sassy with they be at each other in the process, listen to find out!Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Kat Evans as Captain Sierra Leeon and Foxglove. Kim Fukawa as Angler and Cobwoad. Ansel Burch as Narrator, Cornelius and Quigley. Jared McDaris as Sir Masturby and PeasberryAudio Editing by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Uppington Parish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021


    We don't know how to describe this one besides to say, “imagine if Downton Abbey was absurdist and super aware of the owner class.” This show come to us from the fringe part of the BBC where they make things that can't be shown within 300 miles of the Queen. It's a weird thing to use their TV tax money on but not the weirdest by a long shot. Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Kat Evans as Narrator and Someone Who Sounds a Lot Like Julie but Is Someone Else.Ansel Burch as Cecil the Butler and Some Rabble Rouser. Kim Fukawa as Julie the Idealistic Chimney Sweep. Lisa Burton as Angie the Confident Dressmaker and Master Fellows. Jared McDaris as Carl the Curmudgeonly Driver and Reginald. Audio Editing by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Starlight Radio Dreams S5E6: "The April Showers Power Hour"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021


    In this episode we learn a great deal about the traditions of the Showtime family and the respect Burlington doesn't really have for traditions that have worn out their usefulness. We certainly can't claim that Mr. Showtime is superstitious but he did manage to accept a lot of cryptids and talking animals in this episode which features over an hour of hilarity to keep you busy for at least part of your drive to a small, backyard barbeque. Featured in this Episode, “Samuel Spruce, the Little Wooden Boy: The Legend of Garbage Day” , “Public Domain Adventure Team: Total War” and “Boozlers in the Basement: April” with shorts, Lesser to None and Bigfoot Watch. Written and Directed by Kat Evans, Jared McDaris, Sam Locke and Ansel Burch. Music in “Boozlers in the Basement: April” adapted and performed by Sam Locke. Featuring the vocal talents of Kim Fukawa, Sam Locke, Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. Audio Editing by Jared McDaris, Sam Locke and Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Bigfoot Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021


    The Showtime Podcast Network has, at best, a tenuous relationship with reality and this month's cavalcade of cryptids is a testament to our ability to get the best content available even from hosts and presenters who would otherwise be hesitant to release their content outside of blurry podcatchers and the overactive imaginations of people who did see something at some point. Written and Directed by Jared McDaris. Ansel Burch as BF and Merchant.Kat Evans as Nessie. Jared McDaris as Tanhoffer. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Public Domain Adventure Team: Total War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021


    In the midst of one of history's most well known and closely studied pieces of epic literature, Mr. Toad and the Ghost of Christmas Past must find someone who does not belong in an ancient Greek city and solve whatever problems they may have caused. Meanwhile, Jane Eyre must stop Beowulf from accidentally killing someone who is essential to the continuity. Will they succeed? Written and directed by Ansel Burch. Ansel Burch as Announcer, Mr. Toad, Hector and Crier. Jared McDaris as Beowulf, Faustus, Agamemnon and Soldier. Kat Evans as Jane Eyre and Helen of Troy.. Kim Fukawa as The Ghost of Christmas Past. Audio edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Boozlers in the Basement: April

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021


    Eugene, Beulah and Glade are still living in the basement of the Station Inn and fortunately, they were able to update us on their current status via song. Granted, they do most things via song but we are no less pleased to have gotten such a treat. Written and performed by: Sam Locke as Eugene and Glade Boozler. Kat Evans as Beulah Boozler. Audio Edited by Sam Locke. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Samuel Spruce, The Little Wooden Boy Ep 3: The Legend of Garbage Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021


    There comes a time in the life of every little wooden boy when he must leave the confines of his fathers house and go into the world to make something of himself. We've been over that with Samuel Spruce. Sadly, making something of himself is a little more complex than it once was and becoming a real boy is seeming farther and farther away. This isn't going to dampen the spirits of an optimist like Sam though. So, he's taken a job as a sanitation engineer; a job which is bound to teach him a great deal about society and economy. Written and directed by Jared McDaris. Kat Evans as Samuel Spruce. Jared McDaris as Three-Fingered Joe and Morgan. Ansel Burch as Freddy. Kim Fukawa as Eru and Doll. Audio edited by Jared McDaris. The SRD Theme was written and directed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: Lesser to None

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021


    Lesser to none brings you the viewpoints of some one the mascots of childhood delusion and this month is no different as the Easter Bunny welcomes the Tooth Fairy into the magical studio where they can finally let it all out and really say how things are in the magical realms these days. It’s insightful, it’s challenging and it might just make your inner child grow up a little. Written and Directed by Kat Evans.Jared McDaris as Hopsydaisy Boopwiggle. Kat Evans as Incisor Fae. Ansel Burch as Peter Rabbit. Audio Edited by Ansel Burch. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott

    Starlight Radio Dreams S5E5: "The Ides of Starch"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021


    Burlington Showtime is once again bringing you all of the material put out by the Starlight Radio Dreams team. from across our galaxy of misfit podcasts, you can now enjoy special episodes and promotional clips from Talkin’ 'Bout ‘Taters, Senate Hearing XXXIII, Baking with Missy O’Danagher and New Age Astrology as well as updates from two of our channel’s ongoing serials, Meet the Frankensteins and Public Domain Adventure Team. This episode was written and directed by Ansel Burch, Jared McDaris and Kat Evans. Featuring the vocal talents of Kim Fukawa, Alex B. Reynolds, Lisa Burton, Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch. Music for Sleepy Pants was written and performed by Dillon Shipman. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott. Special thanks to our friends at Shure incorporated for their generous support. Starlight Radio Dreams is an audio comedy variety show lampooning every genre within the podcasting space. We’re a comedy show with a podcasting habit. The best way to enjoy all that we offer is through our full, live stream productions (or in person shows which we can just see on the horizon). So, if you enjoy this episode on release day, there’s still time to get a ticket for the Live Stream of “The Lusty, Musty, Crusty, Thrusty Month of May” presented at 8pm CT on May 28th.

    Meet the Frankensteins S1E1: Making Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021


    Theo and Shelley may be the product of Dr. Frankenstein’s disdain for nature and mortality but they’re also people, just like us. Can they overcome their own self doubt and fear to find a place where they can belong? The only way to find out is to listen in. Written and Directed by Ansel Burch.Kat Evans as ShelleyJared McDaris as TheoAlex B. Reynolds as AidanLisa Burton as EvaKim Fukawa as LilySound edited by Ansel BurchThe SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    SRD Shorts: New Age Astrology: March

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021


    If you’re an astute watcher of the sky, maybe you think you already know what the stars say about your love life and choices but allow us to disabuse you because you’re in the house of slightly curved line now and there’s nothing you can do about it. Subscribe to Starlight Radio Dreams on your favorite podcatcher to get new episodes every Thursday!Written and Directed by Jared McDaris.. Jared McDaris as One. Kat Evans as Two and Alarm. Ansel Burch as Tim TaggleyAudio Edited by Jared McDarisThe SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

    Public Domain Adventure Team in Wonderland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021


    Our favorite royalty free heroes from across the Western canon have come to Wonderland for the best possible reason, a wedding! Not to worry, they’re still going to find a way to save the date. Alex B Reynolds as Announcer, Harold, Four and March Hare. Kat Evans as Jane Eyre and Dormouse. Jared McDaris as Mr.Toad, Two and Jabberwocky. Ansel Burch as Beowulf and Lion. Lisa Burton as Ghost of Christmas Past, Seven. Kim Fukawa as Caterpillar and Queen. The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott. Audio editing by Ansel Burch.

    SRD Shorts: Sleepy Pants (Baking with Missy O' Danagher)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021


    It’s been a full year since our first quarantine show and while we still love bread, it;s clear that the baking has become a thin metaphor. Enjoy this fresh musical episode as the pretense of baking slips farther away. Not to worry though. The relatable content is… right there on the surface. The Song Sleepy Pants written an performed by Kat Evans and Dillon Shipman. Kat Evans as Missy O’DanagherAudio Edited by Ansel BurchThe SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.

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