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An audio drama anthology of stories from Massachusetts.

Enfield Arts

  • Apr 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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S3E4 - S3E4: Take the Mass Pike

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 5:17


Episode Notes It’s that lightning or whatever it was. It did something to the Mass Pike. Good Harbor is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McColgan. Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Other music: Clear Air by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3515-clear-air License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Guts and Bourbon by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3836-guts-and-bourbon License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Bent and Broken by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3431-bent-and-broken License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound effects from Sandermotions, DaphneinWonderland, richwise, JoelAudio, luminousfridge, sjturia, audible-edge, davidh4976, MelvinJaepel, InspectorJ, Theshaggyfreak, amholma, lebaston100, and FlashTrauma at freesound.org. Enjoying Take the Mass Pike? Consider supporting us by sharing with a friend or making a financial contribution.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enfieldartsKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/masspikeYou can find a full transcript of this episode HERE. https://enfieldarts.com/take-the-mass-pike-ep-full-transcript/Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pikeThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E3 - S3E3: Good Harbor

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 6:44


Episode Notes Shelly and her daughter are on vacation in Gloucester. As they relax on the beach, Gina makes a new friend.Good Harbor is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McColgan. Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound effects from Inspector J at freesound.org.Enjoying Take the Mass Pike? Consider supporting us by sharing with a friend or making a financial contribution.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enfieldartsKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/masspikeYou can find a full transcript of this episode HERE. https://enfieldarts.com/good-harbor-full-transcript/Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pikeThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E2 - S3E2: New Winslow House of Pizza

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 6:35


Episode Notes It’s a normal night at the New Winslow House of Pizza. Beyond the extremely enthusiastic Patriots fan in the dining room, that is. This episode is a special crossover with my web series, New Winslow. New Winslow is a story about a cursed town and the people who live and love there. If you want to check it out, you can start reading Season One, Episode One at the links below.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/27260321 Enfield Arts: https://enfieldarts.com/new-winslow-s1e1/ New Winslow House of Pizza is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McColgan. Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Enjoying Take the Mass Pike? Consider supporting us by sharing with a friend or making a financial contribution.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enfieldartsKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/masspike Full episode transcript can be found HERE https://enfieldarts.com/new-winslow-house-of-pizza-full-transcript/Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pikeThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E1 - S3E1: Cul de Sac

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 4:49


Episode Notes It’s a sleepy night on a suburban cul de sac. But the quiet is broken by a distant, ghostly train whistle. Cul de Sac is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McColgan. Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound effects from MindlessTrails, duckduckpony, BlueSquidDoug, viktorullri, domrodrig, azdipu, gthall, eliasheuninck, smokenweewALT, Paulmessier, mdayalan, musicandsoundyay, laft2k, cornodrig, dkiller2204, and cabled_mess at freesound.org. Enjoying Take the Mass Pike? Consider supporting us by sharing with a friend or making a financial contribution.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enfieldartsKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/masspike Full episode transcript available HERE https://enfieldarts.com/cul-de-sac-full-episode-transcript/Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pikeThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Bonus Content! Enfield Arts 2019 Question and Answer Session

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 26:18


Episode Notes Here it is! The Enfield Arts 2019 Q and A session! Unfortunately no video this time (the camera was having some issues) but here’s the audio and transcript.Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Episode Transcript: https://enfieldarts.com/enfield-arts-2019-q-and-a-session-transcript/Links mentioned in the episode:Greater Boston: https://greaterbostonshow.com/ The Black Tapes: http://theblacktapespodcast.com/ Ghosts in the Burbs: https://www.ghostsintheburbs.com/The delicious potato chip comic I mentioned: https://cogesque.tumblr.com/post/187017240049Projects!Dart: https://enfieldarts.com/dart-an-audio-drama/Take the Mass Pike: https://enfieldarts.com/take-the-mass-pike/New Winslow: https://www.patreon.com/posts/27260321Hear Your Music: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WR7RRN6/The Directory of Indie Audio Drama: http://indieaudiodrama.com/Support Enfield Arts!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/enfieldartsKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/masspike Take the Mass Pike will return with its third and final season June 9, 2020. But stay subscribed for occasional bonus content! Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pikeThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Dart S1E1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 3:06


Episode Notes Check out Episode One of Enfield Arts' newest series: Dart! Show NotesJenny delivers her last order of the night.Content Warnings for this episode involve a brief depiction of an anxiety attack.This episode was written, edited, and performed by Amanda McColgan of Enfield Arts.Sound effects by Goup1, FreqMan, prometheus888, supersnd, theshaggyfreak, Daphnein_Wonderland, mariadrrs, danieldouch, amy2018, and InspectorJ at Freesound.org.Additional sound effects by Klankbeeld at https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/185612/Music:Theme:Music from https://filmmusic.io"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)First song:https://www.purple-planet.com/love-lifeSecond song:Pluck it up: Dan Henig via Youtube Audio Libraryhttps://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music?nv=1Third song:How it Began - Silent Partner via Youtube Audio Libraryhttps://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music?nv=1Full episode transcripts available.Enjoying this series? Consider joining Enfield Arts' Patreon to receive early access to all releases, annotated scripts, physical rewards, and more!Or you can submit a one-time donation via Ko-Fi! All the money that comes in via fiction means I can write and release even more stories!You can also help for free by rating us on Apple Podcasts!Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pikeThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Rest Stop Stories - Episode Zero "Allston Christmas"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 7:34


Hi everyone! This episode is a sample of my new Patreon-only podcast, Rest Stop Stories, now available for $5 tier patrons! Rest Stop Stories is a sister show to Take the Mass Pike. Similar stories, similar themes, but presented in a single-narrator style rather than a full cast drama.If you enjoy this episode and want more, you can sign up for my $5 Patreon tier to receive new episodes monthly, along with a bunch of other exciting bonus content! Episode 1 "The Road to Concord" is already available and new episodes will come out monthly."Allston Christmas" is also available publicly on Patreon along with the episode transcript. Happy Allston Christmas! What will you find on the street this move-in day?Content Warnings: horror themes, Boston rentsAllston Christmas was written and performed by Amanda McColgan with theme music from “Music Box Melody” by DRFX on Freesound.org.Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pikeThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E7: Under the Underground

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 7:49


S2E7 Episode NotesCharlotte lives for anything indie, underground, or obscure. So when a show flyer at her work tells her to go under the underground, she’s not passing up the chance to get in on the ground floor of whatever this might be. Content warnings for alcohol and loud noises Cast: Charlotte - Ashe Thurman Harper - Tal Minear Silver - Katie Youmans Party Guest - Graham Rowat Daisy - Amanda McColganProduction: Written by Amanda McColgan Sounds by CRogers, cubv, InspectorJ, bvsowle, veromarengere, SpliceSound, soundhunterjulie, rileywarren, bean%20jamin, VPP2015, luffy, SoundsForHim, laurent, Trainscough5407, 14GPanskaHonc_Petr, Kane53126, sagetyrtle, Kolezan, Kyster, datasoundsample, amholma, Vendarro via freesound.org.Music in this episode:Computer Music All-Stars: May the Chords be With You http://freemusicarchive.org/music/ComputerMusicAll-Stars/Dancefloor is Lava - sound like old guys playing the sound of youth http://freemusicarchive.org/music/DancefloorisLava/LaBoum2020/DancefloorisLava-LaBoum2020-07Soundlikeoldguysplayingthesoundof_youthRomario Grande -little needle star dance https://freesound.org/people/Romariogrande/sounds/452141/ Enjoying the show? Please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/enfieldarts or make a one time donation on Ko-Fi!Follow on Twitter at @takethemasspike and @enfieldartsma.Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pike

S2E6: South Station

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 10:49


S2E6 Episode NotesRose is waiting to take the late bus home from Boston. She’s tired after a long night at work and would rather just listen to music and relax. But a fellow traveler wants to chat and she’d feel rude telling him no. Content Warnings for physical and emotional abuse, gaslighting, stalking, and discussion of traffic accident and death Cast: Rose - Jordan Stillman Dennis - Benjamin Bradley Mom - Lucille Valentine News Reporter - Melissa Sheldon Other Voices - Amanda McColganProduction: Written by Amanda McColgan Sounds by Testsound, EmanueleCorreani, imthemap, juanlopz08, theshuggie, Polytest, anagar, Disagree, wjtaylor, LaurenWilson, veromarengere, SpliceSound, jackmurrayofficial, speedygonzo, michalwa2003, InspectorJ, AlienXXX, launemax, FramingNoise, MainstreamMex, amholma, TomchikRec, rivernile7, KevalP420, cmusounddesign, stubb, Leoctiurs, arnaump, 1chris.murray1, IESP, samijoslapaho, deleteduser_7146007, thunder-bird723, SpaceJoe, vhschool2019, kellyconidi, samijoslapaho via freesound.org Enjoying the show? Please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/enfieldarts or make a one time donation on Ko-Fi!Follow on Twitter at @takethemasspike and @enfieldartsma.Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pike

S2E5: Dunks Run

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 5:35


S2E5 Episode NotesThere’s always one of those guys at Dunkin Donuts. The loudmouths yelling about hockey when you just want to get your coffee and leave. But today the line seems to be moving even slower than usual, isn’t it? Content warnings for death, emotional trauma, discussion of traffic accident, smoking, and Massachusetts levels of swearing Cast:Customer - Cole Burkhardt Charlie - Matthew Betley Tommy - Anthony McColgan Margie - Whitney Johnson Patience - Ella WattsProduction:Written by Amanda McColgan Sounds by C_Rogers, EpicWizard, Razzvio, SomeoneCool14, Lemoncreme via freesound.org Enjoying the show? Please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/enfieldarts or make a one time donation on Ko-Fi!Follow on Twitter at @takethemasspike and @enfieldartsma.Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pike

S2E4: Fully Funded

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 7:51


S2E4 Episode NotesSpirit X is crowdfunding their innovative Spirit X Board and they need YOUR HELP to be a success. Use the Spirit X Board to harness the energy of the spirit world for your own needs. It’s brand new, it’s sexy, and it’s totally safe. Completely. One hundred percent safe. Spirit X would never lead you astray… Content warning for demonic activity and douche chills Cast: Mark - Alexander Doddy Announcer - Amanda McColganProductionWritten by Amanda McColganMusic by luckylittleraven via freesound.org: https://freesound.org/people/luckylittleraven/sounds/218347/Sound effects by Djlprojects, kokopetiyot, Headphaze, InspectorJ, kerenush via freesound.orgAdditional sounds from klankbeeld at: http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ Enjoying the show? Please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/enfieldarts or make a one-time donation on Ko-Fi!Follow on Twitter at @takethemasspike and @enfieldartsma.Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pike

S2E3: Dungeon Rock

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 7:08


S2E3: Dungeon RockTaylor dragged Mason to Lynn so they could see Dungeon Rock, it wasn’t anything he was actually interested in. But now he can’t stop thinking about it. And the ghost pirate whispering to him in his dreams isn’t helping. Content warning for mind control, horror imagery and off-screen character death CastMason - John Patneaude Taylor - Amanda McColgan Pirate Captain Veale/The Boss - Anthony McColganProductionWritten by Amanda McColganSound effects by VKProduktion, laurent, volivieri, jgreer, EricsSoundschmiede, Alivvie, laurent, ertfelda, csengeri, MainstreamMex, kwahmah_02, klankbeeld, spidervis, PearceWilsonKing, bennstir via freesound.org Enjoying the show? Please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/enfieldartsOr buy me a coffee on Ko-fiFollow on Twitter at @takethemasspike and @enfieldartsma.Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pike

S2E2: Now Leaving New Winslow

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 10:31


Jake gets lost on the back roads of central Massachusetts and finds himself stopping for lunch in the small town of New Winslow. But his stay might last a little longer than he’d planned if the charming bartender’s wild stories about a curse have any truth to them. Content Warning for supernatural entrapment and off-screen sex Cast:Jake - Eddy Yeung Noah - Matthew BetleyProduction Written by Amanda McColganSound effects by Softwalls, mitchellsounds, Percy%20Duke, omnisounddesign, veromarengere, juanlopz08, 14GSionJ, audiolarx, passAirmangrace, InspectorJ, calopa310, idspence161, Disagree, mrrap4food, laurent, Reitanna, TiesWijnen, crashoverride61088 Did you like this episode? It’s a short story set in the world of the web serial New Winslow, so consider checking it out on Patreon or Wattpad. Set five years after the events of this episode Season One begins when an impulsive promise and family obligations bring two friends back for Christmas several years after they left town. Mysteries are pursued, long-buried feelings resurface, and still, life carries on.Read it on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/27260321Read it on Enfield Arts: https://enfieldarts.com/new-winslow/ You can support the show (and my other work) monthly on Patreon or make a one time contribution via Ko-Fi!Follow on Twitter at takethemasspike and enfieldartsma. Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pike

S2E1: Community Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 19:24


Take the Mass Pike S2E1: Community Garden Stacey keeps her mother updated on everything happening at her Cape Cod community garden. Like the progress her plants are making, the animosity between her plot neighbors, and the strange seeds one of them tried to give her. Oh, and the disappearances. Can’t forget those. Content Warnings for Community Garden include discussion of offscreen death, violence, poison, and disappearance. Cast: Stacey - Leslie GideonProduction: Written by Amanda McColganSound effects by Masgame, kwahmah_02, odilonmarcenaro, y89312, viorelvio, sebbas414, prometheus888, Alivvie, mitchellsounds via freesound.org Enjoying the show? Please consider joining my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/enfieldartsFollow on Twitter at @takethemasspike and @enfieldartsma.Support Take the Mass Pike by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/take-the-mass-pike

Hashtag UFO

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 6:03


Twitter is exploding with claims of UFO sightings all over Berkshire County. But the the dog isn't going to walk himself, is he?

Prescott, Greenwich, Enfield, Dana

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 6:32


A woman reflects on her failing marriage as she walks along the Windsor Dam of the Quabbin Reservoir. A love lost among the lost towns.

At Home with Janie - Episode 5/5

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 3:46


Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

At Home with Janie - Episode 4/5

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 4:47


Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

At Home with Janie - Episode 3/5

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 3:30


Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

At Home with Janie - Episode 2/5

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 3:15


Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

At Home with Janie - Episode 1/5

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 4:12


Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

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