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The 651st of a series of weekly radio programmes created by :zoviet*france: First broadcast 28 December 2024 by CJMP 90.1 FM Thanks to the artists and sound recordist included here for their fine work. track list 00 Lee Patterson - Intro 01 Julie Berry / SE Trains - 1180_this_is_a_service_update_from_the_control_centre_ 02 Jansky - A Biophony with Bells and Laughs 03 Sunroof - Earthen 04 Marco Furlanetto - Guadi estivi 05 PureH - Metatron 06 B. Tschanz, Robin Holmes - 'Luring' Calls of 3 Adult Guillemots. 1 Call from Each at Normal Speed, Followed by One from Each at ½ Speed 07 Shahnoza Nozimova - Sounds of the Final Journey (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) 08 Smegma & L'autopsie a révélé que la mort était due à l'autopsie - Transmissions 5 to 10 [extract – Transmission 5] 09 Kraken - 12 mijl buiten westen 10 Crows in the Garden - It's Growing Dark 11 Paulo Faria - Manobras_entroncamento 12 Freetousesounds - DOORHdwr_Door, Hardware, Latch, Old, Rusty, Squeak, Creak, Contact Microphone, 19232, 01 13 Nelson P. Ferreira & Rui P. Andrade - 7 3-Audio 14 Sebastiane Hegarty - Ammonite Extinction Event 15 Norah Lorway - Echo Chamber I (for Piano) 16 SiJ - Zone Entrance 17 [unknown sound recordist / Hanna-Barbera] - Breakfast – Spoon into Cereal 18 Oöphoi & Tau Ceti - Cydonia Plains 19 Longswarm - Scale at Distance ++ Lee Patterson - Outro
Hadrat Abu Zharr (ra). Session 45 The Ascetic The Heavens Creak & Indeed they should. 'Verily I ﷺ observe what you do not & I ﷺ hear what you do not. Verily the heavens are creaking (due to the awe of Allah SWT) and indeed it should creak. There is not a place equal to 4 fingers where an Angel (as) does not prostrate before Allah SWT... (related by Abu Zharr (ra) Tirmidhi).
The NETwork begins their murder investigation in earnest and encounter someone from Uther's Past. Frey invents/tries a new drink, Uther runs into an old flame, and Stynexx discovers an important clue.Hit us up with any questions or comments:Insta @crittalkerspodcastFacebook: crittalkerspodcastX: @Crittalkerspodor drop us an emailthecast@crittalkerspodcast.comMusic/Sound Effects Include:Recap voice acting by Jennifer Millard, written by Jake Prewitt"Camera Flash" by MalarBrush"The Details Intro" by Ryan S."The Details Long" by Ryan S."Rest of The Fallen" by GuilhermeBernardes via Pixabay"Comedy - Detective" by Onoychenkomusic via Pixabay"Chamber Strings" by SigmaMusicArt via Pixabay"Dizzy ellectric bolt spell 1" by FxProSound via PixabayOpening Cutscene Co-Written by Jake P. and Shane S., Lines performed by Jake P."Listen Darkly" by Ryan S."Riffle Card Shuffle" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Like This (Jungle Stomp)" by whvle via Pixabay"Fire Torch Whoosh 1" by floraphonic via Pixabay"Finger Snap" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Overflow" by agerabeatz via Pixabay"door-open-close" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Magic" by Universfield via Pixabay"Drawer OPEN" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Magic" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Magic Spell" by freesound_community via Pixabay"irongate2" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Smack" by Pixabay"fizzy water pour 001" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Crumbling sounds paper and plastic mp3" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Stirring a cup of coffee" by greatnessdon via Pixabay"Inspirational Symphony - Classical Music Loop" by Sonican via Pixabay"Shimmering Object" by freesound_community via Pixabay"squeal thing" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Gotham City (Dark Atmosphere Mysterious Cinematic Crime Music)" by AUDIOREZOUT via Pixabay"Echo Propeller" by Pixabay"Water under boat gurgling waves Manitoulin 05" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Hidden Depth (Dark Epic Crime Gothic Underground Hip Hop Beat Music)" by AUDIOREZOUT via Pixabay"American Ambiences City Street, Traffic Hum, New York City" by BryanSantosBreton via Pixabay"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Good_B_Music via Pixabay"Eureka Cinematic Royalty Free Music" by BryanSantosBreton via Pixabay"Small Crimes" by Magiksolo via Pixabay"Knock on door" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Door Open and Close With a Creak" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Drawing sword from scabbard (3 different speeds)- Sound effect" by ShidenBeatsMusic via Pixabay"box crash" by freesound_community via Pixabay"Falling" by Universifield via Pixabay"Vomit" by SoundReality via Pixabay"Instrumental Sad Music with Piano and Violin" by UNIVERSFIELD"Car Acceleration Inside Car" via Pixabay"Car door close" by Pixabay"Woman Walking" by SoundReality via Pixabay"Taking off and Putting on Shoes" via Pixabay"smoothing" by Pixabay
Mass Movement Presents - Episode 73: When the Crypt Doors Creak And the Tombstones Quake… In which Chris chats about the comics that are currently floating his boat and the middle-aged crew yammer on about their scariest moments, the Terrifier franchise, Holland's, Lost's twentieth anniversary, Bryan Danielson's semi-retirement, their favourite Halloween movies, get Mad As Hell and take a deep dive into Mr. McMahon, Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War and How Disney Built America. And somewhere in the midst of all that chaos, they manage to find the time to spin tracks by Rites, King of Pigs and Zero Cost Tune in, turn it up, and geek out. This one's a doozy…
This morning, Anna Geary told a joke.... AND, Ben Burrell, and the team continued with their Halloween story!
Can swim trunks really cause chaos with airport security? Join me as I recount my latest comedic escapades from life on the road. From childhood curiosities fueled by a cable-free upbringing to the quirky overreactions of the TSA when faced with my choice of travel attire, it's a rollercoaster of laughter and unexpected mishaps. Buckle up for tales of my upcoming tour dates and the hilarity of navigating the peculiarities of being a traveling comedian.Back in Austin, life's never dull with a toilet that seems to have taken up Morse code as a hobby. Between the plumbing antics and my encounters at the vibrant Creak and Cave comedy scene, there's never a dull moment. Relive my adventure with Cactus Tate's daughter and her power-wheeled toy car, where dodging the determined driver became an art form. Toss in a light-hearted nod to my non-existent Taco Bell breakfast endorsement, and you've got a charming blend of chaos and comedy.Picture the bustling streets of Chicago where spirited drivers reign supreme, and imagine the surprise of meeting a street preacher in Greenville with an unexpected twist. As we hop over to St. Louis, reminisce about local legends and laugh over the quirks of formal men's wear. We say goodbye to beloved spots like Uncle Bill's, all while cherishing the unique characters and peculiar memories that make each city special. It's a tapestry of joy, oddities, and humorous reflections that capture the essence of life on the road.
In this episode, Tani and Auk break right into shop and industry news before discussing the ongoing development of The Path's very own Feraline Cranks. Next, they discuss how to overcome disappointment and track down creaks and squeaks.
Stephen has some scary stories for you. The Wolf Girl of Devils River, The Creak, The Deerwoman, The Hawaiian Night Marchers, The Red Dot. Don't get to scared. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
In this episode, Swamp Dweller shares experiences from viewers ranging from disembodied voices in the woods to face-to-face encounters with dangerous people! Download Swamp Dweller Scary Stories: Itunes: https://apple.co/2L7znZp Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2WUFDG8 Check out the Swamp Dweller Merch store! http://bit.ly/32u2eh5 The Dark Swamp: Horror Stories (Episode 878)
The yen slices right through Japan's defensive line at 160, housing sales slump as prices make one last push into truly insane territory and the equity “”markets”” are not behaving as if they are tethered to either economic data or geopolitical risk.
Would it surprise you to learn of (yet another) stealth bailout of banks? This time it's the US Treasury stepping into that role. But why now, and is this anything other than one more popping sound coming from the financial system plumbing? Tune in to learn more…
Creak! Pop! Join Chris & Paul for another revelatory and insightful romp through the world of popping financial rivets and newly sprung holes in the monetary dike. This week, the yen, gold and what the prospect of sharply higher interest rates would mean for investors.
Mass Movement Presents… Episode 62: When Hinges Creak In Doorless Chambers…. In which the middle age crew shoot the breeze about Ahsoka,Disney's Haunted Mansion, UAPs and UFOs, Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, the return of Mousetalgia, Little Mermaid, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Murphy's Law at The Cab, Territories and more. And somewhere in the middle of that they also manage to spin tracks by Piledriver and Territories Tune in, turn it up and geek out. This one's a doozy…
Introduction: 1. The Crisis at Jabbok Creek (v22-24a). 2. The Wrestling Match (v24b-26). 3. A New Name and a New Future (v27-30). 4. Jacob's ‘Creak' (v31-32). Conclusion: - You can't steal from God (so don't try). Stop running away (God is already there)! - We all walk with a limp (‘My grace is sufficient for your …') - Keep in step with the Spirit (Always cling to Jesus Christ).
In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, Faye interviews Chelsea Creak, recent women's champion of the UK/Netherlands Golden Trail Series. Part 1 - Ultra Trail SnowdoniaNick did the 55K distance at UTS this year and found it extremely challenging even at the shorter distance. He had planned to do the 100 miler originally.The race involves very technical terrain including grade 1 scrambles. The weather can also be highly variable with cold, wet, and windy conditions, or like in 2023, it can be oppressively warm!Faye agrees it's crucial for runners to carefully review course profiles and aid station distances rather than blindly entering races just because they sound cool. Slow veteran runners can take 24+ hours to finish a mountain 100K.They recommend entrants get experience on the actual course ahead of time if possible and consider hiring a coach for proper preparation. Don't just follow a generic training plan.Part 2 - Interview with Chelsea CreakChelsea recently won the women's Golden Trail Series for the UK and Netherlands.She started running after her husband entered her in the Man vs Horse Marathon in Wales back in 2016 which sparked her interest.She qualified for the UK finals in 2022 but had to drop out due to a bad ankle injury. She came back stronger than ever in 2023 to win the series.Her advice for new trail runners is to join group runs and clubs to meet supportive people who can provide guidance on gear, training, and racing.Thanks for being part of our running community. Keep clocking those miles, keep pushing your limits, and above all, keep finding joy in the run. See you on the next episode of Maximum Mileage Running Podcast! JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! Your support here helps to keep making content and weekly podcast episodes... in return, you will have access to fantastic discounts through our numerous partners, plus we upload lots more content and chat to help you with your running! Thanks to all our partners at Maximum Mileage who you can get huge discounts via the Maximum Mileage Facebook Group! : Runderwear https://www.runderwear.co.uk/ Truestart Coffee https://www.truestartcoffee.com/ Torq Fitness https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/ Protein Works https://www.theproteinworks.com/ Ugoku Projects https://ugokuprojects.com/ Solemate https://www.sole-mate.uk/ You can find more resources including the blog or enquire about having one...
4:29:59 – Welcome, hosts and listeners of The Onsug radio universe, to come and join a freeform chat in video, which will be released in audio. The Exit Ramp continues for another amazing group show! Host Frank from The Overnightscape is joined by Dave in Kentucky from his various shows, Ruben from Australia (from The Rubenerd Show), Michael Feir from Canada, […]
Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player. Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Allow time to pause, listen and reflect. PAUSE… Build into your day a space to pause. PAUSE… Find a spot in your physical surroundings, Where can create this pause. PAUSE… Now breathe in and exhale slowly through your nose. PAUSE… Use this moment in time, To actively breathe and listen. LONG PAUSE… Observe what you hear… LONG PAUSE… Your constant, thumping heartbeat, Warm, rhythmic breath, Stomach gurgles, Creak of toes or knees PAUSE… Then listen outwardly, Into your space you created… PAUSE… Become aware of simple noises, All around you… LONG PAUSE… Breathe and take it all in. PAUSE… Quietly slow your mind. Gather in all the details. Reflect on what you hear. PAUSE… Allow yourself to deeply listen into your body and all around you. LONG PAUSE… To embody what we heard, see, feel, To really pause and listen, We experience, grow, connect and reflect. To figure out who we are and who we want to become. Namaste, Beautiful.
Bicycle Talk Episode 362: September 13th 2023: Ron's Rant: . 911 tough day. And traffic calming. Wake up America! On a positive side: Ron introduces his guest Barbara Amodio. And of course how about that Sepp Kuss and team Jumbo Visma! Westfield, MA did it! Mechanical minute and cycling tips: The Creak resolved. […]
We had an blast at Bloodstock, homies, riffs and sunshine. You can't ask for much more. We run down our first time at the fest, were treated to sick sets from show favourites like Fit For an Autopsy, Knocked Loose, Gatecreeper and more. We also witnessed headline sets from some of the best bands on the planet. Absolute bloody rager. Also this week we had to shout out 2 fantastic records. Nott deliver galactic devastation of the highest order while Creak just spiked a gigantic flag in the UK heavy scene.
Hey there, fellow music enthusiasts! Ever had a song that was so good it felt like it ended too quickly? Join us as we yearn for more of Infinite's funky new track, 'New Emotions', and groove to the electrifying bass drop that left us in awe of their dynamic comeback. Wrapped in playful lyrics and a disco sound, it's a thrilling ride that sadly only lasts 2 minutes and 47 seconds. We also listened to the playfully sweet NewJeans 'Super Shy', an anthem to all crushes across the ages. The music is bringing back memories of the Power Puff Girls, and you'll find out why...You've heard DOLLA's new track 'DAMELO', right? If not, prepare to be enchanted by its Latin vibes, reggaeton beats, and a blend of Spanish, Malay, and English lyrics. This sultry, empowering anthem is sure to get you moving! We'll also journey into the mysterious world of SixTONES new song 'CREAK', a suspenseful, adrenaline-filled number, and we check out Snow Man's jazzy 'Dangerholic' (this song really got us up and moving!) Plus, we'll share our thoughts on the intriguing visuals and unique costumes featured in the music videos for both groups.Finally, we find ourselves pondering a somewhat contentious topic - the unspoken age rule in the music industry. How does it impact an artist's promotion and career? We'll discuss NEWS, a J-Pop group that's defying these norms and still making waves after fifteen years. And of course, we'll chat about the simple, timeless joy that a song like 'Baby Shark' brings to people of all ages. So get ready, fellow music lovers, as we navigate the tunes and talk of this melodious world together on this episode!Infinite info:InstagramTwitterYouTubeNewJeans info:InstagramTwitterYouTubeDOLLA info:InstagramTwitterYouTubeSixTONES info:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokSnow Man info:InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokSupport the showPlease help Music Elixir by rating, reviewing, and sharing the episode. We appreciate your support!Follow us on:TwitterInstagram If have questions, comments, or requests click on our form:Music Elixir FormDJ Panic Blog:OK ASIA
In hour four, several hot takes were made about food including pizza tasting better out of a box and Ice Cream Cake slander from Hoch. Plus, more stories about Crowder's uncle Cecil and we play Solana's Chocolate Cake disaster.
The other day Josh had to go to the DMV to renew his ID and of course it was a whole ordeal. There's mistaken identity, a brewing revolution, and even some budding romance. Josh and Logan are coming to Texas! May 31st at the Secret Group in Houston https://www.eventbrite.com/e/josh-johnson-comedy-central-jimmy-fallon-the-daily-show-tickets-617367933107 June 1st-3rd (5 shows!) at Creak and the Cave in Austin https://www.creekandcave.com/shows/josh-johnson-68039 June 4th at Hyena's in Dallas https://www.prekindle.com/event/84452-josh-johnson-dallas Join the JJS Patreon for bonus episodes, videos and much more at https://www.patreon.com/joshjohnsonshow Find Josh's albums and socials at https://linktr.ee/joshjohnsoncomedy Check out Logan's projects and social media at https://linktr.ee/logannielsen Get in the mailbag by emailing joshjohnsonshow@gmail.com Music by Brad Kemp. Find his stuff and hire him at https://www.secondbedroomstudio.com/
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Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton took your calls on Saturday's football action. We heard from fans from both sides of Manchester after United won the derby in controversial fashion. We also took calls regarding another Liverpool defeat whilst Everton, Leicester and West Ham fans also bemoaned their sides' poor runs of form. There was also a thrilling head-to-head in Gone in 60 as we looked ahead to the North London Derby. This show originally aired on 14th January 2023 on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Jimbo has Liam Tharme and Sasha Goryunov for company to reflect on a quite spectacular performance by Brazil who blew past South Korea. Natalie Gedra gives us her thoughts on the Seleção's dominating display at Stadium 974. Brazil will face Croatia in the quarter-finals after Luka Modric and co huffed and puffed their way past Japan in a game that featured perhaps the worst penalty shoot out of all time. Also in the podcast, we look ahead to Tuesday's last 16 ties, with Switzerland taking on Portugal and Alvaro Romeo giving his thoughts on Spain's match with Morocco. Make sure you join us again tomorrow to see how it all goes down. Produced by Charlie Jones and Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feed the dog! Changing your pitch patterns can help your listeners understand your emotions and meaning. In this week's This Is A Voice podcast (Season 6 Episode 12), expert vocal trainers Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher use the sentence "Feed the dog" to showcase different pitch patterns and meanings. We read out the instructions from the second half of exercise 26 (page 84 of This Is A Voice) and show you step by step how to change meaning, intonation and interest in your speaking voice. Jeremy reads out a paragraph of text with two very different pitch patterns (it's almost like singing), and Gillyanne shares a very simple exercise to help non-singers process their own spoken voice pitch patterns. Jeremy also demonstrates two different pitch patterns that can become irritating if repeated - the upward inflection and the creak down. There's a BRILLIANT exercise borrowed from UCL's phonetics department for speaking voice inflection that's very close to science fiction, and Jeremy demonstrates all four versions of the exercise to create four different emotional states.(You can go to the free preview of our Pitch, Pace & Power webinar where we explore this more here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/courses/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge/lectures/27906956) Get the This Is A Voice book here https://amzn.to/3A9steN Get the One Minute Voice Warmup app here, it's got a 4.9star rating Appstore https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-minute-voice-warmup/id1212802251 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.speechtools.warmup&hl=en_GB&pli=1 Sam and Garry at Speechtools are here https://speechtools.co/ We've also got this! ↓ The 5 Days to Better Singing Teaching course online, with voice coaching techniques, vocal articulation exercises and a LOT more for the up-to-date singing teacher is here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/5-days-to-better-singing-teaching For the best self-guided learning check out the Vocal Process Learning Lounge - 16 years of vocal coaching resources (over 600 videos) for less than the price of one private singing lesson. Click and scroll down the page for the free previews https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge For real 1-1 attention on your own voice, book a voice coaching session in the singing studio with Jeremy or Gillyanne https://drgillyannekayesjeremyfisherinspirationsession.as.me/schedule.php If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort23. Sign up for the Vocal Process newsletter https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/ Check out our brand new Voice Journal, written with Rayvox's Oren Boder https://www.rayvox.co.uk/products/voice-journal Find us - follow us on the socials!
Wherein we cock the cuckcoo's head one hour to the left and bump geese with R.L. Stine on our way to the 90s. Sit around our campfire and swap a story with us: gwritersanon@gmail.com Creak open the door to our Facebook page for upcoming episode teasers (Ghost Writers, Anonymous).
In this episode, John talks with author and voice teacher Becky Gilhespie about the terms Creak, Cry, Tilt, Twang, and Sob, and why you need to know what these are. Episode Highlights: How using different postures of the voice can boost frequencies Vocal fry and how it is similar to "creak" How to feel where the vocal fold muscles are to be able to fine-tune the voice "Cry" and how it can add so much emotive quality to the singing voice To learn more about Becky Gilhespie visit: fearlesssingingacademy.com To learn more about John Henny, his best-selling books, courses, VoiceSchool.com, and the Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy, visit: johnhenny.com
While recovering from his injuries, Lemuel Roberts (The Deadeye Kid) must try and make peace between two local factions - a group of Swedish loggers (please overlook our sincere attempt at translation) and a team of Yorkshire miners - neither of which speaks any English that Lem can understand... Written and Produced by Julie Hoverson Cast List Lemuel Roberts /Deadeye Kid - J. Spyder Isaacson Clarence Fanshaw - J. Hoverson Doc - Russell Gold Mrs. Doc - Gwendolyn Gieseke-Woodard Ezra - Reynaud LeBoeuf Mrs. Beamish - Judith Moore The Yorkshire Miners: Scabby Bill: John Lingard Will Watt Stevie K. Farnaby Danar Hoverson Paul Green The Swedish Loggers: Oly - Lothar Tuppan Nels - Danar Hoverson Mark Olson Cary Ayers Bill Jones Reynaud Leboeuf Julie Hoverson Cover Design: Brett Coulstock Announcer: Glen "Ole Hoss" Hallstrom Opening theme: "The Wreck of Old '97" from public domain recording found on archive.org Any incidental music: Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Editing and Sound: Julie Hoverson No gunshots herald his approach. No trademark left behind him when he leaves. The Kid had his fill of notoriety in days gone by - as plenty of empty boots can surely testify. Some say he rides alone. That's the Deadeye Kid. ********************************************************************** Taste of the Beholder [DeK6] EPISODE 1 (from end of previous story) SOUND FADES IN AND OUT [Lem has been shot] COMMANDER Hold on, there, fellow. LEM [vague] all's well? COMMANDER We got em. LEM My pack? COMMANDER I'll set someone to finding it. FADE OUT DOCTOR [to Lem] Bite down on this. [slightly off, urgent, but not loud] He's lost a lot of blood! FADE OUT BOOTMAKER I'll have a new pair ready before he'll be walking anywhere on them. You sure I should even bother--? FADEOUT MRS. DOC Just a little bit of broth, mister. You need to get some o'yer strength back. SICKROOM LEM [annoyed moan] FANSHAW You're awake. LEM [quiet] Anyone--? FANSHAW Not close enough to hear - as long as you stay quiet. LEM Good. [groan] I been shot? FANSHAW At least twice, judging by the bandages. Once in the chest, once in the leg, I should say. I should have been watching. LEM [reassuring] Cain't leave you to do everythin. Scotty? FANSHAW When they returned with his body, I saw no sign of him. LEM Good. FANSHAW I sincerely hope so. [awkward pause, then stiffly] Should I ...go? LEM Go? go where? FANSHAW [covering] I - I mean, leave you in peace. To rest. I don't doubt you will still be needing a great deal of it. LEM [straining a bit] Did you see, did it go alla way through? FANSHAW I don't know, but you were very fortunate - or so the doctor declared. LEM [satisfied] Good. FANSHAW I'll leave you to your rest, then, shall I? LEM Go or stay, I ain't so wrung out I cain't tell you got sumpin on yer mind. FANSHAW Oh. LEM Is it that female ghost o'yours yer frettin over? FANSHAW [bracing breath] Yes. LEM [exasperated snort] Yer worried she said sumpin, izzat it? FANSHAW Yes. LEM [playing it up a bit] You furriners and the trifles that plague you. FANSHAW [shock] So she did--? LEM [shrug] Yup. So? FANSHAW [surprised] So? LEM You cain't be the first. FANSHAW First? LEM Nor the last, like enough. FANSHAW But it... doesn't... bother you? LEM Well, you don't do it no more. FANSHAW I... don't? LEM 'sides, plenty of little fellers wet up the bed right up til they'us in long pants. FANSHAW What? SOUND GUNSHOTS, DISTANT LEM [straining to get up] Oh hell. Where's my britches? FANSHAW Before you do yourself some harm trying to get up, I'll gather up my shame and go have a look. LEM [lies back with a groan] SOUND FANSHAW LEAVES SOUND ANOTHER GUNSHOT SOUND DOOR OPENS MRS. DOC Oh! You are awake. I thought I heard your voice! LEM I was just thinking out loud, ma'am - uh - you don't seem real worried? About the gunshots? MRS. DOC [unconcerned] Oh, that. My husband just had to run off a couple of unwanted patients. LEM [baffled] Ma'am? MRS. DOC Oh, my stars! You won't even remember! You were shot, and back in town, you were throwing five fits and comin all over feverish, so Mister Brand, that's my husband - [pride] Doctor Brand, that is - he brought you out here with us. LEM Out... here? MRS. DOC Doctor Brand is the only medical man for three counties! Leastways, the only one that doctors people. So we get around time to time, and much as he didn't want to move you, he also didn't want to leave you in anyone else's care, poorly as you were. So we brought you along, and the move seems to have done you right good. You slept peaceful ever since we got here. LEM Ah. You help me to remember to thank him for his concern, would you, ma'am? MRS. DOC [beaming] I'm sure he'll be pleased enough to hear that you're able to thank him. LEM And the gunshots--? MRS. DOC [rueful] Well, you see, the local fellows are having an ..."altercation", and Doctor Brand has refused to aid either side, even if they're near dying, until they patch it up. LEM Altercation? MRS. DOC I'm sure he'll tell you about that himself. You don't need any such concern right now. What you do need is a good solid cup of broth, and I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail. LEM You're too kind. SOUND SHE BUSTLES OUT, DOOR SHUTS LEM [sigh] Yeah? FANSAW The good lady is correct. You really don't need this concern right now. LEM [annoyed] It'll fret me more knowin there's sumpin to be concerned about and not bein told what it tis. FANSAW [slight chuckle] It will, won't it? Very well, but you lie back down while I regale you. LEM [grunt, pause] Right, then. Go on with the regalin'. FANSAW Two men had a third, bleeding from a head wound, but ambulatory - um, up and walking. They were yelling at the doctor, but I couldn't make out anything. They didn't seem to be speaking-- SOUND DOOR OPENS MRS. DOC Here you go. Been reducing for three days - that'll put some strength back into you. LEM Smells right fine. But that's an awful small cup, ma'am, if you don't mind me sayin, for a pow'rful hunger like I got. MRS. DOC [tsks] First we see if you can keep it down, Mister... [uncertain] oh.... LEM Roberts. MRS. DOC Roberts. Of course. I'm such a scatterbrain. LEM Cain't take offense til we're properly introduced, nohow, ma'am. MRS. DOC You're too kind. DOC [calling, off] Irene? Missus? MRS. DOC Ah, looks like the doctor's got everything handled. FANSHAW The gunshots were all on the doctor's side, I might add. MRS. DOC [up, sweetly] I'm in the back bedroom! [back to Lem] Now you sip a bit, if it's not yet too hot. LEM [sips] Mm. A mite. But I can use some warming. SOUND FOOTSTEPS COME IN DOC Ah! Well, this is just the sort of good news I needed. [to wife] I've been having more trouble with those fellows. MRS. DOC They don't mean no harm! DOC To us, no. To each other, though...! LEM What's this trouble yer havin', doc? DOC Nothing you need worry on. Not yet, leastways. LEM But I can-- DOC Tomorrow. If you're still improving, I'll tell you everything over breakfast. For now, you need yer rest. LEM Can we speak, man to man, sir? MRS. DOC Goodness, I think I'd best go and check on the biscuits. DOC You do that. SOUND SHE LEAVES, DOOR SHUTS DOC She does make some fair biscuits. [teasing] And she doesn't listen in. FANSHAW Should I leave? LEM No. [smooth] I reckon a doctor's wife should oughtta be used to checking on her biscuits. DOC [laughs] You seem to be doing pretty well, for a man shot and come through fever. That's excellent. You keep on with that broth, though. Ain't out of the woods jest yet. LEM It's the fever I wanna ask about. Your good wife let slip that I was a mite... FANSHAW Garralous? LEM hmph. ...rambly? DOC You kept going on about hearing folks talking to you, even in an empty room. LEM "Folks." Ah. DOC Funny thing is, you even named them from time to time, and I swear not a one of them was someone who coulda been there. LEM [careful] Whyzzat? DOC The one or two I recognized your naming of - well, they're ... "passed on". LEM I - I musta heard the names somewhere. DOC Can I speak frankly with you, sir? And you let me know if this is the least bit upsetting to your digestion, you hear? LEM Ayup. DOC Well, then. I'm purt near sure I know why you were calling out to dead folks. LEM You...do? DOC Seen it before - more'n once, even. FANSHAW Really? DOC You ain't alone, son. LEM [unsure] I'm... not? DOC Many's the fellow standing at death's door - and you were right close there for a while - that hears spirits try and call him through. LEM Ahhh. FANSHAW Really, they were being rather annoying. LEM [slight snort] Did I ... say anything that might be important? DOC I didn't hear, but I can ask my wife. She sat in the wagon with you when we made the trip - she told you we'd moved you? LEM She mentioned that you didn't feel right leaving me behind. DOC The trip seems to have done you good, too. Fever broke while we were on route. Quieted you right down. FANSHAW And there are less spirits here than in town. At least not around the house. None to harass you. LEM And where are we now, then? DOC I should really call a halt to all this inquiry, and let you sleep. LEM I promise I won't ask one more thing, if'n you'll kindly tell me where I am. DOC We're ten miles and a county line away from where we were. Near the town of Silt Creek. LEM Miners? DOC [smiling] Now now, you promised no more questions. Can you finish the last of that? LEM [slurps the broth down] DOC Good. If you're still awake in an hour, I'll see that you get some more. But do try and sleep. SOUND LEAVES THE ROOM FANSHAW They seem a nice couple. LEM Tell me more about what was going on out there. FANSHAW Lem, You're hardly in any condition-- LEM I'm gonna be gettin enough coddlin from the likes of them. Stop actin like an old woman and-- FANSHAW Very well. When I went out there, the three men were standing on the road leading up to the house. The doctor had a shotgun aimed at them. They were saying something, but I couldn't make it out-- LEM Were they strapped? FANSHAW I saw no guns, but they-- SOUND TAP, SCRATCH AT THE WINDOW FANSHAW I'll see. [pause] I'm not certain, but I think it's one of them! LEM [hushed] How many out there? FANSHAW Two. They're trying to get the window open! SOUND CREAK, RUSTLE OF BEDCLOTHES LEM [groan as he gets up] Where the devil are my guns? END EPISODE 2 SOUND FABRIC BEING SHOVED AROUND LEM [quiet] Dammit! FANSHAW Lem, they are trying to leever open the window. If there ever was a time to call for the doctor and his shotgun, this would be it! LEM I don't-- SOUND CREAK, CRACK OF WOOD LEM Ah hell. [up] Doc! Bring your gun! Doc? SOUND SOMETHING HEAVY DROPS OUTSIDE SOUND GLASS BREAKS OLY [You got it?] [du fick den?] SVEN [I got it. Quick, get inside!] [Jag har det. Snabbt, gå in.] LEM What the hell kinda talk is that? FANSHAW Something Nordic, perhaps? I am hardly an expert! LEM And where's the Doc? FANSHAW That I can check on. SOUND THUMP AS MAN CLAMBERS INTO THE ROOM LEM Stop right there! OLY [keep quiet and do not move!] [hålla tyst och inte röra mig!] SVEN [outside] [is everything all right?] [Är allt okej?] OLY [Someone is in here. I can handle it.] [Någon här inne. Jag kan hantera det.] MRS. DOC [off - scream, more surprise than fear/pain] LEM Dammit! Where's my blasted guns? OLY [Hold your tongue!] [håll din tunga] SOUND FANSHAW COMES IN FANSHAW [agitated] Lem, they have broken in from the front as well, and are holding the lady. The Doctor has given up his weapon. OLY [barks orders to those outside] [go around front. Leave Borr and Fredek to watch.] [går runt framsidan. Lämna Borr och Fredek att titta på.] LEM [side of mouth] What they threatenin' to do? FANSHAW I don't know... but I don't think they do either. OLY [shut up!] [Håll käften!] FANSHAW He's gesturing for you to remain quiet. If necessary, it's one rap for yes, two for no, agreed? SOUND ONE QUIET RAP SVEN [outside, question] [you want the axe?] [Vill du ha yxan?] OLY [annoyed] [go around and come in through the front!] [gå runt och komma in genom fronten!] FANSHAW I say Lem, I should like to go back and make sure there's no-- SOUND ONE RAP FANSHAW Right, then. SOUND FANSHAW EXITS OLY [Get up now and come with me] [Stig upp nu, och kom med mig.] LEM [slowly] I don't understand. OLY [slowly] [YOU get up and come with me] [Du får upp och komma med mig] LEM Come with? I been shot. Weak. Cain't walk. OLY [shouting] [Get up!] [Upp med dig!] LEM [muttered, resigned] All right then. SOUND BEDCLOTHES RUSTLE, SLOW FOOTSTEP, COLLAPSE TO THE FLOOR LEM [moans] Dammit. FADE MRS. DOC [weeping] DOC Let me go to my wife! BJORN [angry words] [just stay right there. No fast moves!] [Stanna där. Inga snabba rörelser!] DOC [trying to be calm, but speaking from across the room] Lydia, be brave. We'll get this all sorted out. BJORN [warning noise] FANSHAW At least there's nothing unseemly going on. That would simply be too much. If only Lem had his guns. There's no more that six of them, large as they are. And not one seems to have a firearm. OLY [Someone come and carry this fool.] [Någon kom och bära denna idiot.] AKE [question] [Should I go?] [Ska jag gå?] BJORN [go!] [Go!] SOUND ARNOT RUNS OFF DOWN THE HALL. BJORN [barks orders] [tie them up!] [Binned upp dem!] SOUND CHAIRS PULLED OVER, CREAK OF ROPES MRS. DOC [gaspy shriek] DOC There ain't no call for this! How dare you lay hands on a lady! BJORN Shh! FANSHAW Well. That anyone can understand. FADE LEM [muttered] I never thought Swedes were this ornery. Only ones I ever met were right peaceable. FANSHAW I think it's - well, it isn't "all right", but I do think they're only doing this to get help. LEM eh? FANSHAW The loudest one out front was shoving the doctor at a wounded man. SOUND AKE WALKS IN OLY [help me move him] [Hjälp mig att flytta honom!] OLY and AKE [Grunts as they move Lem] LEM [sharp hiss, trying not to cry out from pain] Fanshaw Be prepared. They have the doctor's lady tied to a chair, to enforce his aid. Lem Damn. AKE [laughs] [he knows one word!] [Han vet ett ord!] OLY [shush] [tyst] FADE Doc [speaking looud and slow] stitches. He needs stitches. I will have to sew that gash on his head. SWEDES [muttering] Doc [normal speed] untie my hands and I'll show you, you blasted idjets! Mrs. Doc [calmer, but a little hoarse from cying] Too bad we lost Nels last month. SVEN Nels? Doc If Nels weren't dead, everything would be easier. SVEN [angry] [Vad är det du säger om Nels?] Doc Nels. Yes. He was a good man. SOUND MEN SHUFFLING IN CARRYING LEM Lem [wincing in pain] Who's this Nels? Sven [angry] [You shut up about Nels!] [Du hålla käften om Nels!] OLY [Be quiet. If nels was here, there would be no problem. You know that.] [Var tyst. Om kanaler var här, skulle det inte vara något problem. Du vet att.] FANSHAW [speculative] Sounds like Nels is ...dead? Hmm. LEM [quiet] Go on then. SOUND FANSHAW LEAVES SOUND SETTING LEM DOWN IN CHAIR AKE [Should we tie him up?] [ska vi binda upp honom?] OLY [He cannot even stand. Leave him.] [Han kan inte ens stå. Lämna honom.] FADE SOUND OUTSIDE NOISES FANSHAW Nels? I say, is there a Nels around? FITCH [whispered, urgent] Shut tha gob! [shut your mouth] FANSHAW Heavens! Hello? FITCH [whispered, urgent] Gi o'er screetin'! [stop talking] FANSHAW Are you addressing me? FITCH [whispered, urgent] They'ull suss us're laikin about. Whilst us'm left bugger-all, and all that. {they'll figure out we're out here, leaving us with nothing} SCABBY BILL Pikey's off his head drownt, in't him? [pikey's drunk] PIKEY [drunken chortle] FANSHAW That's a relief - of a sort. Rather than a dead swede, I find a party of my own countrymen - of a sort - encroaching on an already sticky situation. Bloody hell. [sigh] I'd best relay this. FADE DOC I can't do him any good without my bag. [louder, and gesturing] Bag! OLY [thinking] Bag. Ja. Mrs. Doc Maybe they understand needle and thread. Show them. FANSHAW Lem, just listen. I've not found Nels, but felt I had to come back and inform you that there are men approaching in a sort of ambush formation outside. LEM Hmm? FANSHAW Not more of the Swedes - I suspect these are the fellows who the alteraction is with - or against. At any rate, they speak English - of a sort - so they won't be so hard to deal with, assuming that they don't simply stage an attack and kill everyone. LEM Cheery. FANSHAW And my apologies for not thinking of this before-- LEM [impatient sigh] FANSHAW But I did see where the doctor placed your guns and other belongings - they are in the chest at the foot of the bed you awoke in. LEM Hmph. DOC [slowly and loudly] You - look through my bag! You see? Noooo weapons. Give bag, let me help your friend. LEM [quickly] Doc, I think I hear some men outside. OLY [Hell! Nels always had bad timing!] [Helvete! Nels hade alltid dålig timing!] SVEN [Do not talk about Nels that way!] [Prata inte om Nels det sättet!] Mrs. Doc Nels? [slowly, but nicely] Nels was a good man. SVEN [good man] God Manniska. Ya. OLY [Hmph. give the doctor his bag.] [ge läkaren sin väska.] FADE FITCH Red, tha tike Jimmy and Sike, and skeg ap gate. Keep Pikey downwind, me - guff alone'd make a dozey twonk. [red, you take jimmy and sike and look out front. I'll keep pikey downwind. His farts alone would make you stupid.] PIKEY [drunken laugh] FANSHAW I shall have to leave them to their machinations while I find this Nels. [quiet] Please god I shall find him. [up] Nels? Nels! PIKEY Tha 'ear owt? [you hear anything?] FITCH Oyl and shoon. [Hole and shoes - shut your mouth and walk] FADE SOUND SCISSORS SNIP DOC [professional brisk] That needs to stay clean, which means-- MRS. DOC Dear? DOC [heavy sigh] Right. [back to loud and slow] Clean. Wash. Alcohol. Whiskey? SWEDES [approving noises] ya ya. Whiskey. DOC [brisk] I have no idea if they understand a word. LEM That last word I'd say they did. Mrs. Doc They're watching you real close. They might be getting some of this. At least some of our words are kind of similar. "Help", for instance. OLY [Help? Help what?] [Hjalp? Hjalp vad?] MRS. DOC It's almost like he understood me. LEM I wouldn't go thinkin' these fellers is fools. They don't even seem to mind us talkin, now that the doc's on with his business. DOC You think they'll leave now? LEM So this feller you were talkin about - the one who had some English - do I take it he's deceased? DOC [agreeing] Mm-hm. Hatchet flew off the handle, caught him in the side of the head. It weren't quick, and it weren't pretty, and there weren't a durn thing I coulda done. LEM So long as they're leavin us to talk amonst ourselves, doc, you were sayin there's some sort of dustup in this here valley? DOC These fellers - loggers, they are - have some issue with the miners down at the other end of the valley. They been getting along just fine for a donkey's years, and all of a sudden I ride in this trip to find them at odds and whaling on each other every chance they get. MRS. DOC Perhaps it is merely a misundertanding? With Ne- [catches herself] With their one translator passed on, could this all be a terrible mistake? LEM Might could be. These miners, they speak English? Not chineee or sumpin? DOC English they are, but kind of funny til you get used to it. LEM Then I think they's the ones a-creepin up on the house. I heered just a snatch of voices a while back, and it certain sure weren't Swedes. MRS. DOC What do we do? LEM I doubt me you're in any danger, missus, any more than you would be from these fellers. Them out there probably want the doc's help too. MRS. DOC Even after he sent everyone packing this afternoon? LEM Even more so. But they's like to be some fightin once you get'em all in one place. MRS. DOC Oh no! DOC If only these fellers would let me speak to them outside. LEM I'm not sure as they've even noticed-- OLY [hey! Someone's outside!] [hey! Någon utanför!] AKE [I hear them!] [Jag hör dem!] LEM Never mind. SVEN [do not let them come in!] [Låt dem inte komma in!] FADE FANSHAW [sigh] This is about as far as I can go. I don't know quite where the logger's camp might be‑‑ EZRA Hello. FANSHAW Hel-lo? EZRA Will you play with me? FANSHAW Oh, dear. [end] EPISODE 3 1_EZRA EZRA [child] What's your name? FANSHAW [dread] Fanshaw. EZRA That's a funny sort of name. FANSHAW I expect so. And yours? EZRA Ezra. Ezra Peacote. FANSHAW Ezra. Can you point me to the logger's encampment? EZRA Sure I can! You go on down this road a piece, then watch fer where all the trees is gone. FANSHAW I'm afraid this is as far as I can go, just at the moment. Can you go to the logging camp? EZRA I go there all the time to watch them cut down the trees. I'm gonna cut down trees when I grow up. FANSHAW [sorrowful] Oh. I see. FADE 2_barricade SOUND SHIFTING FURNITURE OLY [block that window! Put out the lamp!] [block som fönster! Släck lampan!] SVEN [yes! PUSH!] [Ja! Tryck!] SWEDES [GRUNTS as they shove furniture] DOC Stop all this! Let me talk to them! AKE [What if they come in the back?] [Tänk om de kommer i bakvägen?] Mrs. Doc Oh, please don't let them tear up my house, husband! That china cabinet was my mother's! DOC I'll watch the entire house burn to cinders if it means keeping you safe, Irene. LEM [muttered to self] All I'm watchin is a passel o' people payin no mind to the ailin' feller in the corner. [chuckles] It's a wonder how often it helps to seem a mite more poorly than y'really are. FADE 3_angel FANSHAW Ezra, you and I need to have a long talk, but that will have to wait. There's some people in danger, and we are the only ones who can help them. EZRA Helping is what I'm here fer. Not that I had much chance, yet. I'm an angel, you know. FANSHAW A - what? EZRA You do know what an angel is, dontcha? FANSHAW Oh, of course, I've just... I've never seen one. EZRA Mama always said that all young'uns who dies of the consumption come up angels. FANSHAW [sigh of relief] So you know that you passed on? EZRA Yessir. But don't sound so sad - it's all right. I don't cough no more. FANSHAW You shall have to tell me more about your mama - but first we must help, yes? FADE 4_irons SOUND DOOR CREAKS OPEN SOUND SLOW CAREFUL FOOTSTEPS [voices from back in the front room] OLY [yelling to them outside] [we know you are there! Stand up and be counted!] [vi vet att du är där! Stå upp och räknas] DOC [also yelling] They have my shotgun! Stay clear! MRS. DOC Please, all of you, don't hurt anyone. We must be able to work this out! SOUND DOOR EASES SHUT LEM [sigh of relief] Plumb clear ain't none of these fellers got much of a head fer fightin, or they'd have a man back here in case of-- PIKEY [slurred, off] Eyup! Naught but oiyl! As ah allus sez - let winder open, best as well put parkin in yune - an ahl tell thi that fer nowt. [hey - nothing but a hole! As I always say, leave the window open, might as well bake a cake [and invite people in], and I'll tell you that for free] LEM [hushed but urgent] Dammit! SOUND THUMPS AS HE CRAWLS, THEN TRUNK OPENS SOUND NOISES OF CLIMBING FROM OUTSIDE SOUND SEARCHING THE TRUNK LEM [searching for his guns] Where are they? Dammit! FADE 5_get nels EZRA Nels? I'll go and ask. There's a couple of fellers at the logging camp, but I ain't never talked to none of them. They talk funny. FANSHAW If he's there, Nels will be the one who CAN speak some English. EZRA I'm a-going. [slight pause] Say, Mr. Fanshaw, do you think this might could earn me my wings? I shore would love to be able to fly away and watch over my mama instead. FANSHAW [bright] I don't know, truly, but I suspect good deeds will always stand you in good stead. You go on, now. [pause] [small sob] FADE 6_put em up SOUND THUMP - THEY'RE IN THE ROOM. SCABBY BILL Bleeding muttonheads, innit? Leaving the drawbridge down and draining the moat fer us. PIKEY Inno moat. [laughs, then smothers it] An thou clap clack on me gone khalied. [And you talk about me being drunk] SCABBY BILL Shu'up. PIKEY SHHHHHHHhhhhhh. [sort of damp and spitty] SCABBY BILL [dry] Thanks, now I dinna need no washup. OLY [off] [Who the devil is watching the back?] [Vem fan tittar på baksidan?] AKE [off] [I thought bjorn was!] [Jag tyckte det var Björn] BJORN [off] [Ake was supposed to--] [Åke var tänkt att titta på] OLY [furious growl] [Get back there!] [Komma tillbaka dit!] SOUND FEET APPROACH SCABBY BILL Get set to swing that crow, and be chary you don't smite my crown. PIKEY Nowt missed owt threp yet. [never missed a smack yet] SOUND DOORKNOB TURNS SCABBY BILL Shh! SOUND DOOR OPENS PIKEY [loud attack] Right! SOUND HAMMERS CLICK, TWO GUNS LEM All y'all hold it right there. [up] GUN, savvy? PIKEY What? LEM Drop em. SOUND CROWBAR DROPS TO GROUND, SOMETHING WOOD TOO SCABBY BILL What gate of hell spewed you forth? LEM No place so trick. You should oughtta check the corners and the shadows when yer breakin inter a body's home. AKE [slightly off] Gun? LEM Yes, gun! SOUND SOMETHING DROPS IN THE HALL PIKEY Now, lad, us'n't doin nowt-- SCABBY BILL You have to understand the tragic poetry of this moment. You'd laugh if you had the whole picture there afore ye. LEM You two stay right'chere. SOUND SLIGHT STEP LEM [yelling to the swedes, slow] gun. Now you, "mansker"-- AKE [me?] [mig?] LEM Yeah - you go and unbind the good doctor and his wife. BJORN [he cannot shoot all of us.] [han kan inte skjuta oss alla] AKE [He can shoot one. And it can be you, idiot.] [Han kan skjuta en. Och det kan vara du, idiot.] LEM Idiot. Gotcha. Idjit, Gun and damm. And maybe mansker. Never thought I'd be learning no other lingo at my age. FADE 7_NELS EZRA You just waiting fer me? FANSHAW I thought it would be helpful if you could locate me easily. EZRA I kin find anything round here. I found yer Mr. Nels. He can't come no closer than over yonder, though. FANSHAW [calling] Nels? NELS Who is this asking? Sure, you're not the little boy. EZRA [muttered] I'm an angel. FANSHAW [up] We need help with talking to your men. Something has upset them and no one can speak to one another. NELS Sure, it is a row about the woman, is it not? FANSHAW A woman? The doctor's wife? NELS Nah! The one we bought fair and square - paid her passage and her indebted for five years, and them rascals up and run off with her. FANSHAW [resigned mutter] All this over a woman. And people wonder why a mustache is so comfortable. EZRA You got a lovely set of whiskers there, you do. FANSHAW Thank you. It helps a great deal to never have to worry about grooming them. NELS Sure, you bring us back the woman, there might be peace again. EZRA Is she their mother? FANSHAW I rather doubt it. But women are good at... other things too. EZRA You said a mouthful there, you did, sir. FANSHAW Please, just call me Fanshaw. EZRA All right Mr. Fanshaw. FANSHAW If you must. EZRA Huh? FANSHAW [UP] Nels, we need help speaking to your men. Are you willing to help, if I give you my word that we are going to do our best to clear this up? NELS [snort of derision] Sure, a bucket of dead men cannot float. EZRA That's just silly. FANSHAW I think that rather lost something in the translation. FADE 8_palaver SOUND ANGRY NOISES FROM BOTH SIDES LEM [very quiet] Talk to me, Fanshaw. [up a bit] Ain't much we can do while no one parlays the lingo. DOC I've always purposed to send away for a book of phrases, but Nels was always on hand. MRS. DOC Perhaps we could draw some pictures? DOC That's a capital idea! Mrs. Doc I have that slate we set aside ...[trails off with a slight sniffle. NOTE - she has things for when they have children, but she's never had any] ... I'll fetch it, then, shall I? SOUND SHE RUSHES OFF SCABBY BILL Us got more lads backside. Be reasonable and leave us go. LEM I got two guns, and the doc's got at least two barrels of buck, before we need to be reasonable about nothin. Stay shut. FANSHAW ENTERS FANSHAW Lem, we have a problem. LEM [laughs derisively] FANSHAW Nels IS present at the loggers camp, but cannot approach this place. I can get to within shouting distance, but it's going to be a bit of a slow process if I'm dashing back and forth for translations each time - not to mention any mispronunciations I might make along the way. SOUND MRS. DOC RETURNS MRS. DOC Here we go. I even have some chalk. Now. [bravely] You seem to be the leader here-- DOC Be careful, dear. MRS. DOC He's no more a danger with you watching him, husband. [to OLY] You... draw ... problem. OLY [quizzical] Problem? [definite, "getting it"] Problem! Ja! SOUND DRAWING ON SLATE MRS. DOC [satisfied] See? SCABBY BILL Prob'ly just drawin somethin rude. SOUND DRAWING FINISHES OLY ["Finished"] Fardig. [forceful, indicating - "woman"] Dam. SOUND TAPS THE SLATE PIKEY As I allus say. DOC I'll ask you not to use such language-- LEM No, I think he means dam, like a mare. Look at what he's drawn. DOC A woman? Oh, that sort of dam! OLY Ya. Dam. FANSHAW Damn! Lem, Nels said something about this all beginning with a woman. LEM Damn. [gasp, up] Pardon me, ma'am. [musing] We really need to get a mite closer to the loggin camp. END EPISODE 4 FANSHAW I've been thrown for a bit of a loop, or I would have mentioned the presence of a female at the heart of this matter-- LEM [riled] Will someone just come to the point and tell me what's a-going on? What is this about a woman? FANSHAW Nels said that he and his had -ahem- brought her here, and those fellows apparently absconded with her. PIKEY What woman? Us dunno nowt about no woman. FITCH Put wood in't clacks. [shut up] LEM You certain sure they's speakin normal English? Sounds downright wrong. DOC You get used to it. FANSHAW I assume they are come from one of the large mining areas back home in blighty. Perhaps Lancashire or Yorkshire. LEM York-sure? PIKEY Aye! Tykes, us'm. FITCH Shh! LEM That sounds like an ayup. OLY [This has to get us something. give us the woman] Detta är att få oss något framåt. ge oss damen. LEM There's that dam again. [up] If you're telling me you got no woman-- FITCH Got nowt. LEM Then let's all jest mosey down t'yer camp and have a rekky. [thinks] See what we find. SCABBY BILL Nae, sir, cannot. LEM Whay's that? SCABBY BILL um.... Ty-foy. DOC Typhoid? Horsefeathers! Sides, cain't catch typhoid from a looksee. Get up. PIKEY Shant. OLY [growl] Son till en hund! [Son of a dog!] FITCH Gormless bastard - tha'll be right skittled! AKE Låt mig slå honom! [Let me hit him!] SWEDES and TYKES [general angry grumbles] MRS. DOC Wait! Wait, all of you! SWEDES and TYKES [all shut up with gasps] MRS. DOC You! Sit! [noise for emphasis as she gestures] SOUND SHIFTING, THUMPING, TYKESIDE MRS. DOC Now you! Go on! SOUND SHIFTING THUMPING, SWEDE-SIDE. FANSHAW Clearly, some things are quite comprehensible, no matter what tongue you speak. They do say women are a civilizing influence and are bound to tame the west. LEM [slight snort of laughter] FANSHAW This show of respect certainly gives me some hope regarding the treatment of this mystery woman, as well. LEM [deep breath and sigh] Now, fellers. Let's take it one more time from the saddle blanket up. FADE SOUND OUTSIDE, FIRE NEARBY SOUND BAG SET DOWN, RUSTLE BEACHUM [crotchety old hag] Wazzatcher got vere? Ye call vem leeks? TED Best t'be had. Yon t'were parky summer. [best to be had. It was a cold summer] BEACHUM Hmm. Right, leave em on block. SOUND RUNNING FEET COME IN JAMES [breathless from off] Eyup! TED Eyup? Why'rt thee so sharp? [hello? What's wrong?] JAMES Maister Finch an't lads! They'm gripped! [Finch and the guys! They've been grabbed] TED Thas doolally, thee! [you're crazy!] JAMES Nay! us were without't house; Fitch went in wi Scabby Bill, Pikey-- [no! We were at the house, and they went in--] TED [snort] All save thee? Get on. [everyone but you? Nonsense!] JAMES Shouts! And vices. Them logmen. But else ain mair. I'm thought as that's black tidins, me, so I have a squint, and them're all sat like bairns in skoil, with old scratch hisself stood about in catflap johnnies, wavin a pair of irons and fit to beat seven sorts of shite out of 'em. [Shouts! And voices! Those loggers. But that's not all. I figured that sounded bad, so I peeked in, and they were all sitting like kids in school, with the devil standing over them in longjohns, waving a pair of guns and ready to beat the crap out of them] TED [decisive, grim] Roust old Git. Say tis knockin up time. [go wake up Old git. Tell him to get everyone moving.] FADE SOUND EATING, SPOON THROWN DOWN LARS [disgusted noise] [this tastes terrible.] [Det här smakar hemskt.] ARN [They better be getting her back. You cook very badly.] [De bättre att få henne tillbaka. Du tillagar mycket dåligt.] LARS [What do you expect?] [Vad förväntar du dig?] KJELL [Quiet down! It will not kill you.] [Tysta ner! Det kommer inte döda dig.] SOUND DOOR SLAMS OPEN FREDEK [out of breath] [Come quickly! Something has happened!] [Kom snabbt! Någonting har hänt!] SWEDES [Excited responses - please all record the following, I will mix] [my god!] Herregud! [What happened?!] Vad hände? [Where is Oly?] Var är Oly? [Let's get em!] Låt oss få dem! SOUND CLATTER OF DISHES, BENCHES SCRAPE FADE LEM Don't try and buffalo me, lads. I know you all are speakin some kinda English, and YOU, SCABBY BILL Me? LEM Ayup. I heerd you. You talk purt near normal. Normal fer Englanders leastways. FANSHAW Oh, thank you VERY much. SCABBY BILL [deep over the top thick accent] Nae, Maister. [quoting a song] Wear 'as tha-bin since ah saw thee, On Il-kley Moor bar-ta--at? Wear 'as tha-bin since ah saw thee? Wear 'as tha-bin since ah saw thee? LEM Cut that out. This ain't no game, feller. Lessen you're hankerin to see a mighty dustup, I truly suggest you take off the feathers and help me untie this knot y'all've wound. SCABBY BILL [considering] Hmm. PIKEY Wazzat? Knots 'n feathers? SCABBY BILL Nay mitherin, lad. [no worrying, lad.] [up, clearer] What thee rightly asking, there, "fellow"? DOC While yer jawin, Mr. Roberts, Why don't you have a seat? Never saw a man could sway like 'at, while his hands was set in granite. LEM Sore as it is to own up to weakness, I think a chair would be right fine right about now. SOUND CHAIR SCRAPE LEM [sighs as he sits] EZRA [distant] Mr. Fanshaw? FANSHAW I am summoned. You seem to be handling things. LEM [quiet] uh-huh. MRS. DOC If yer all set on hospitality, perhaps these gentlemen will let me set some water on to heat? PIKEY Wha? SCABBY BILL Lass says tea mayhap. PIKEY Ta! MRS. DOC [slowly, with sound effects, to the Swedes] I heat water [glug glug] to drink [slurp] warm. OLY [quizzical] ya? MRS. DOC Well. I'll just be in the kitchen, then. SOUND WALKS OUT LEM Checkin' her biscuits. DOC [chuckles] FADE SOUND OUTSIDE EZRA Mr. Fanshaw! There's folks coming up on you. FANSHAW From where? EZRA There! FANSHAW The loggers? EZRA And there! FANSHAW Oh, blast. FADE DOC [whispered] Mr. Roberts, tea's all well and good, but fer really makin peace, I cain't fault whiskey. LEM [undertone] Save it fer after. Leave 'em sober til they agree. [up] You, what's yer name, anyway? SCABBY BILL Bill. LEM No dancin now - tell me about this woman. SCABBY BILL [sigh] T'owd lass. Nae laikin'. [clears his throat] She weren't happy wit' them tree trunks. Nowt speak proper, now t'one has gone. LEM What's her name? SCABBY BILL Mrs. Beamish. LEM Mrs.? Doc? DOC I ain't never seen her. SCABBY BILL Widder. LEM Ayeah. So Missus Beamish is from England, like you fellers? SCABBY BILL Nae, London, her'm. SOUND FANSHAW ENTERS FANSHAW [breathless] Lem! More are on their way, both sides. LEM But she talks like you. SCABBY BILL [snort of laughter] Nay! She've an accent. FANSHAW [surprised laugh] LEM But you-- [take a breath to speak, but is intrupted] SCABBY BILL But mair like than nowt like. Can cal [rhymes with pal] six of seven, as may be. Talk. FANSHAW [warning] Lem, I know it's a bad time-- LEM So she favors y'all, cuz she kin talk to you? SCABBY BILL Aye. OLY [Did they say what they did?] LEM [slow] I'm asking. [muttred] Dunno what's'a gonna happen when I haveta explain. FANSHAW Lem, I'll come back and let you know when they are close enough to be a danger. LEM That's right fine. FADE SOUND Moving through underbrush KJELL Det är huset! [There is the house!] LARS Finns det någon död? [Are there any dead?] FREDEK Jag såg ingen. [I saw none.] LARS Oly? Var såg du honom? [Oly? Where did you see him?] FREDEK Jag ser ljus! I fönstret! [I see light! In the window!] KJELL Tyst! [Be quiet.] FADE TED Thas t'house? JAMES Eh, by gum. Us gang thru t'winder. [we went in through the window] OLD GIT Winder wooded oop. [window is covered in wood] JAMES [disparagin] Winder at back. TED See owt o't'lads? [see anything of the guys?] JAMES Within? OLD GIT Tha reckon, young-en? TED [musing] Tis goin' dahn't nick, appen as not. [this is all going to hell, like] FADE MUTTERING DISCUSSIONS AMONG BOTH GROUPS MRS. DOC Drink. It's more broth. LEM Thankee kindly, ma'am. All this jawin is plumb wearin me thin. DOC I think you've takin the edge off, anyways. Ain't no one looking fit to kill, no more. LEM At's a wonder. [sips, ahhh.] DOC But I worry about you, feller. Soon as can, you're for bed, and I'll need ta check them wounds. LEM I cain't wish fer more. [up, to Mrs.] Thankee ma'am. Maybe a touch more? MRS. DOC Of course. SOUND BUSTLES OFF LEM [quiet] Spect this's a bad time to say I'm a-hearin voices outside again? DOC What the blazes! LEM shh. I think both have reinforcements comin. We needs to shove some peaceable down all their throats - and right quick, before a range war starts out yonder. SCABBY BILL [clears throat] We are ready to cry off. And make some talk. Nowt gi' up, but sort this - hosses fer yows. [not giving up, but want to negotiate - horses for ewes] LEM Sounds like a good start. You? OLY Ya? [No fighting. Talk. Somehow.] DOC Does that sounds peaceble enough? LEM I'm fair hopeful. [up] Bill? Go tell yer men to rein it in. [correcting] uh, step back. They's comin from out there. SCABBY BILL Flippin 'eck! Ah'm barn. [flippin heck! I'm going] SOUND a couple of steps, DOOR OPENS SCABBY BILL [off, fading] Lads! LEM Oly, your turn, old son. [slowly, with gestures] Go stop your'n. OLY Ya. SOUND FEET, DOOR LEM [clearly weakening] Doc, go and yell fer that Bill feller - tell him to bring Mrs. Beamish along here. See what you can do anyway. DOC Let me take them guns, first, yer gone all pale and fit to drop 'em LEM I'll set em down myself. SOUND METAL ON WOOD LEM [quiet] Don't fret. Th'ain't even loaded. DOC Well, I'll be! LEM I doubt me I got the strength left to hold guns and bullets. Now catch 'em up and get that woman here. END
Even in the middle of a blizzard, Lem and Fanshaw find someone in need of help - outlaws have taken over a Quaker hostel, holding the proprietress' children hostage. Written and Produced by Julie Hoverson Cast List Lemuel Roberts / Deadeye Kid - J. Spyder Isaacson Clarence Fanshaw - J. Hoverson Don Phelps - Reynaud LeBoeuf Randall Cullom - J.D. Lloyd Garrett Cullom - Shawn Connor Burden Fayette - Beverly Poole Will Fayette - Glen Hallstrom Fayette Children - Al Aseoche, Krystal Baker, Molly Tollefson, Reynaud LeBoeuf, Julie Hoverson Music: Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Editing and Sound: Julie Hoverson Cover Design: Brett Coulstock "What kind of a place is it? Why it's the middle of a blizzard, can't you tell?" ********************************************************* HOSTEL TERRITORY Cast: Olivia Lemuel Roberts, the Kid Clarence Fanshaw, the sidekkick THE FAMILY Burden Fayette, the woman Faith, Hope, Fortitude, Courage, and Pious, the children Will Fayette, the dead husband Valor, the dog THE OUTLAWS Don Phelps, the leader Randall Cullom, the rabid one Garret Collum, the dying one OLIVIA Did you have any trouble finding it? What do you mean, what kind of a place is it? Why, it's the only building for miles in a blizzard, can't you tell? Good thing it's a hostelry. 1 INCOMING SOUND BLIZZARD SOUND HORSES AND MAN WADE THROUGH SNOW FANSHAW [not cold] Not much further. LEMUEL [very cold] You been saying that fer the last hour. FANSHAW And you've kept walking. If you look up, you can see the light from the window. LEMUEL And get a snootful of frozen sleet? No thank you very much. Is there a barn? FANSHAW Yes. It's a bit closer, why? LEMUEL These here horses'll drop afore I do. Need to get 'em inside. VALOR [distant howl] FANSHAW I'll go and see if it's unlocked, then, shall I? 2_INSIDE MUSIC AMBIANCE INSIDE, BLIZZARD STILL RAGES OUTSIDE SOUND DOOR CLOSES, WOMAN'S FOOTSTEPS DON Well? BURDEN [quiet] He ain't doing too well, but I think he'll pull through. RANDALL You think? BURDEN [sharp] My husband was the one with some doctoring. I am doin what I can. DON You best keep on. [threat] Them children o'yours depend on you. BURDEN [almost breaking] I know. SOUND BABY CRIES, NEARBY 3_BARN MUSIC AMBIANCE INSIDE THE BARN - CLOSER TO THE STORM SOUND HORSES BLOW, RUBBING SOUNDS LEMUEL [to horses, and self] It ain't much, but leastways it's above freezin in here. FANSHAW [coming on] I've taken the liberty of looking around, Lemuel. It is a hostel, so you're very lucky on that count. I haven't been inside, but a peek through the windows shows they're sitting down to dinner even as we speak. LEMUEL [almost drooling] Dinner. Mebbe even coffee. VALOR [distant but approaching - insistent barking] FANSHAW Perhaps, but-- LEMUEL How could anyone leave a good dog out on a night like this? FANSHAW You're certain it's not a wolf or a coyotay? LEMUEL You mean a kai-yote? You could try to speak normal from time to time, y'know. Nah. Neither o'them barks like that. That's a hound, right enough. FANSHAW Your guns? LEMUEL What about em? FANSHAW The hostel sign shows they're quakers. They do not allow guns in the house. LEMUEL Idjits. Fine. I'll cache em here somewheres. SOUND RUSTLING VALOR [coming on, barking and panting, doesn't seem at all cold] FANSHAW Oh, I say. LEMUEL That explains a lot. You look after 'em. I got t'get inside and get around some grub. FANSHAW Right-ho. Here boy. There's a good dog. VALOR [enjoys the petting, then barks a couple of times] 4 DINNER MUSIC SOUND TWO TIN PLATES AND FORKS BURDEN I haven't spoken grace yet! DON Grace yourself, woman. We're hungry. BURDEN For what we are about to receive, let the lord make us thankful. Amen ALL CHILDREN Amen. SOUND POUNDING ON THE DOOR BURDEN [gasps, almost a scream] CHILDREN [also react] RANDELL Shut up! Tell em to go 'way. BURDEN We are a stage stop - we have to take folks. DON Not tonight. Go on. SOUND CHAIR, WOMAN'S FOOTSTEPS, KNOCK ON DOOR AGAIN BURDEN But if I send them away, they might could make it to Corvel in the valley, and tell folks--. RANDALL We can't have no one-- BURDEN Even on a night like this, the sheriff would-- DON Let 'em in. [threat] We can deal with 'em, if'n we have to. SOUND BAR REMOVED FROM DOOR, DOOR OPENS, LEM'S STEPS COME IN BURDEN [as if trying to tell him something] Sorry about the wait, stranger - things are a mite rough here right now. DON [saccharine] Never mind, dearest-- BURDEN [gasp] DON Bring the gentleman on in. LEMUEL I hope you don' mind - I already bunked my horses in the stables. PIOUS What he say? RANDALL [hissed] You'll keep shut if you know what's good fer you. SOUND WOMAN'S BOOTS RUN TO TABLE BURDEN Shh. Shh, Pious, honey. SOUND CHAIR SCRAPE, MAN TAKES A COUPLE OF STEPS DON Children. [forced chuckle] You got to take a firm hand with them. I'm Don Phelps, the proprietor here, and this here's my wife, [hint hint] right dear? BURDEN [quiet] Yes. RANDALL But-- DON And this here's her brother, Randall - he helps us around the place. [beat] We don't see many travelers in weather like this. LEMUEL [playing a bit dumb] Reckon not. Well, I'm right lucky you're here, and, ma'am, I am pert near faintin with rapture at the smell o'your cookin - can you make some room at that table, with all them young'uns? BURDEN Always room. And they's always food. LEMUEL I should oughta tell you - I had to leave a parcel of my goods out in the woods, since the horses was flaggin. I kin go back fer it once the sky clears a bit, but all my money's in there. RANDALL [too quick] How much? DON Ssh. I kin see right well this feller's good fer the cost of a room and grub, even if the snow carries on fer a mite longer. GARRETT [off, muffled groan] RANDALL Garry! What's agoin on with him--? DON Hesh now, Randall. Woman, you go and look in on [emphasized] your other ailing brother. I'll serve this good feller. SOUND AFTER A SLIGHT HESITATION, FOOTSTEPS LEAVE, DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS DON Well sir, we've got some good stew here, a load of turnips, and bread and butter. FANSHAW Lem, there is something very much not right here. LEMUEL Reckon I'll take whatever you got to spare. FANSHAW I know you won't be able to reply to anything I say, but-- DON You tuck in, and I spect that tomorrow, once it clears some, my brother-in-law here and I would be happy to help you go and get your ... goods. How far out was you when you had to unburden yourself? FANSHAW Goods? LEMUEL Coupla hours back - so might coulda been a few miles, depending on how much headway we made. I kin find it again, though I doubt me anyone else could - I hid it real good. [chuckles] FANSHAW Ah. I see you don't need me to tell you these fellows are up to no good. And carrying weapons - no quakers, these. LEMUEL What's wrong with your friend in the back? RANDALL None o' your goddamned-- DON Randall! Not in front of the children! He slid on some ice and broke his leg real bad. FANSHAW Funny - I took a look back there, and I never saw a broken leg that required a bloody bandage to the chest before. LEMUEL Hmm. That's a real bad one. VALOR [Whines] FANSHAW Shh. I know how frustrating it can be to smell food and not be able to have any. Believe me, boy. DON What do you do, stranger? LEMUEL [swallows hard, then] I - well, see, I'm a‑‑ FANSHAW Courier? LEMUEL --a courier. Carrying important packages fer -- gold mining concerns. VALOR [whining, tugging] FANSHAW What is it? You can't-- VALOR [almost growling as he tugs] RANDALL Gold mining? FANSHAW I swear that man's eyes just lit up like the footlights at the Tivoli. VALOR [GROWLING, getting intense] FANSHAW Damn. Lem, the dog's not going to let up until I see what he wants to show me. [going off] I shall return shortly. LEMUEL Bet them kids are a good lot of help running a hostel and all. DON Not so much as you'd think. I'm only their step-daddy, you see, so they ain't taken to me much yet. LEMUEL Ahh. At's a hard row to hoe. SOUND DOOR OPENS, WOMAN COMES BACK, APPROACHES SLOWLY BURDEN [whispering] I finally managed to stop the bleedin. LEMUEL Bleedin? [low whistle] That's a bad break and no mistake. DON Yes. Yes 'tis. [to Burden] Well, that's good, then. Sit and eat. BURDEN I need to get the children to bed. RANDALL No way, you-- DON Shh. Don't you have no hospitality in you, woman? Them kids can see to themselves while you stay here and keep us all comp'ny. BURDEN Come here, y'all. A kiss goodnight then you run along. FAITH Mama-- BURDEN Shh. You look after the little ones, Faith. SOUND KISS ON THE FOREHEAD HOPE [in tears, but quiet] I don't wanna--! BURDEN You have to, Hope, sweetie. SOUND KISS ON THE FOREHEAD RANDALL Oh, get on with it. Are they like this every damn night? DON [forced chuckle] He's just arrived fer a visit. These cowhands - not used to family living. LEMUEL I'm purty much the same. FORTITUDE Mama. SOUND KISS ON THE FOREHEAD BURDEN Don't you forget your prayers just cause we have guests in the house, Fortitude. FORTITUDE Yes, mama. RANDALL Well, I gots to take myself outside for a bit. Y'all'll be all right without me? BURDEN The outhouse is-- RANDALL This kind of weather, I ain't troublin to go that far. SOUND FOOTSTEPS, DOOR, BLIZZARD UP, DOOR SHUTS COURAGE [whimper] BURDEN Have courage, Courage. SOUND KISS ON THE FOREHEAD DON Them names these children have. LEMUEL Nothing wrong with good sound virtues. SOUND KISS ON THE FOREHEAD BURDEN Now, Courage, you take Pious by the hand and all ya'll run along t' bed. Hope, take baby Humility-- DON Baby can stay. BURDEN [gasps] DON They're too young to look after him. Sides, he's sleeping. BURDEN You... y'all go on up, now. SOUND PATTER OF FOOTSTEPS GOING UPSTAIRS BURDEN I'll be listenin fer your prayers! [breaking slightly] I - I love y'all! VALOR [distant mournful howl] 5 OUT BACK MUSIC SOUND BLIZZARD VALOR [Howling mournfully] FANSHAW Bloody dog. If you weren't a good solid dark color, I would have lost you long ago. So what is it, boy? Hmm? [horrified and stunned] Oh. My word. 6_PLAIN FARE MUSIC AMBIANCE INSIDE, BLIZZARD IN BACKGROUND LEMUEL Well, ma'am, I must say that's the best meal I've aten in quite some time. BURDEN [pleased] Plain fare. We weren't expectin no one. LEMUEL Plain fare's the best. Hits the spot. DON Randall's been gone a damn long time. Where could he'a got to? BURDEN You want I should go an' check? DON [sharp] No! [chuckles insincerely, softens] I mean, no, dear. Why donch you come and sit by me? SOUND HAND PATS CHAIR, RELUCTANT FOOTSTEPS, CHAIR SQUEAK DON If Randall cain't find his own way back from relievin hisself, well, mebbe he deserves to have it freeze and snap off. LEMUEL I can go and look? I should cast an eye over my horses, make sure they're warmin up. DON Um... Certainly, certainly. That sounds just fine. LEMUEL Be right back. [goodbye] Ma'am. SOUND BOOTS, DOOR OPENS 7 BRAVING THE STORM SOUND BLIZZARD UP SOUND DOOR CLOSES, BOOTS IN SNOW FANSHAW Lemuel, something terrible is happening here. You must come see-- SOUND DOOR OPENS DON [shouting very loud] You bring Randall on back here the minute you find him, eh, stranger? LEMUEL A'course. SOUND DOOR SHUTS LEMUEL [low] No chance of sneaking up on that kai-yote while he's rifling my saddlebags now, is there? FANSHAW Oh, yes, I forgot to mention-- LEMUEL That's not what you wanted me to--? FANSHAW He didn't find your guns, but he's still in the barn. Come along, this way. 8 BACK INSIDE MUSIC AMBIANCE INSIDE SOUND DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES, FOOTSTEPS RANDALL Colder than a witches-- DON Where the hell were you? That stranger went a'looking fer you - didn't you see him? RANDALL Nope. Mebbe he got lost. DON Well, that won't get us his goods, will it? We can search from now to kingdom come and-- RANDALL Keep yer shirt on. [leering] At least fer now, eh, wifey? BURDEN [sharp intake of breath] RANDALL [grumbling] And you told the fellow I'us her brother just so's you could get a leg up-- DON You should go find that feller. We cain't let him get to thinkin there's anythin wrong. SOUND FOOTSTEPS, DOOR UNLATCHES DON Oh, and - was there anything int'resting in his saddlebags? RANDALL [grunt of annoyance] Not much. Mostly what you'd expect. DON Mostly? RANDALL Well, there was this metal jar might be worth a few bucks. But it wouldn't open. And was right heavy. [shrugs] Figured if'n we decide it's worth it, we can lift it later with the rest of his kit. 9 _ THE BODIES MUSIC FANSHAW Just a bit farther. LEMUEL [snort] Like I haven't heered that before. VALOR [bark, panting] FANSHAW Watch where you step. LEMUEL Blood? FANSHAW Well, snow certainly doesn't usually come in that color. SOUND BRUSHING AWAY SNOW LEMUEL It's fresh - no more'n a couple hours old. FANSHAW The - source - is just ahead of you. LEMUEL Hmm? Ah, hell. Who's he? FANSHAW I suspect we have here this poor fellow's master. And just to your right-- LEMUEL Yep. The man'us kilt outright - shot through the head like that don't leave you moving much. FANSHAW But - the blood trail? LEMUEL That's your amigo there. Looks like even gut shot, he was tryin to go and get hep. FANSHAW Did he freeze? LEMUEL I hope so - I heer it hurts some less than a gunshot. But froze or bled out, he probably passed right about when we first heered him. FANSHAW Poor fellow. LEMUEL I swear'n he's the first animal spirit I've ever come upon-- Master around anywhere's? FANSHAW I'll take a look. DON [off, calling] Stranger? You lost? LEMUEL Damn. See if you can pick up anythin. I'll circle round so's they cain't see I was out this way. FANSHAW Righty-ho. Be careful, Lem. LEMUEL Like a cowhand in his best boots. SOUND FOOTSTEPS OFF THROUGH SNOW A1 LEM RETURNS MUSIC AMB INSIDE. BURDEN [fretting] I should check on the children. RANDALL They're fine. Why'n't you give me a big kiss, li'l lady, while we have a chance to be on our lonesome. BURDEN I will not. RANDALL [snort] Won't kiss me? You'll do more'n that 'fore we hit the trail again, and having all them children, I'll bet you know jest what I mean... BURDEN I am a righteous woman! You can't-- RANDALL Righteous or not, the parts all work the same. SOUND SLIGHT STRUGGLE SOUND DOOR OPENS DON What'n hell you up to, Randall? We agreed-- RANDALL You agreed. I ain't had much choice. DON If that feller walks in and sees this - RANDALL I say we tie em both up, take what we want, and forget all this folderol. DON Have you looked in that feller's eyes? He ain't the kind o' man to give in, even tied up and beaten. We gotta pull the wool over his eyes, but good. Shh! SOUND BOOTS UP ONTO PORCH, STOMP OFF SNOW. DOOR OPENS SOUND BURDEN PULLS FREE OF RANDALL, DASHES TO LEM BURDEN [trying badly to sound normal] Let me hep you with yer coat. We thought you mighta got lost. [whispered] be careful. LEMUEL Nah, Jest took the long road back, by way of the convenience - seemed logical, since I was already out in it. [whispered] I know. BURDEN [normal tone, startled] You--? LEMUEL Hold on, let me shake the snow out the door. [whispered] I won't put you or your brood in danger if'n I can hep it. BURDEN Thank you kindly. RANDALL [teasing] I do believe he's trying to make time with your wife, Don. DON Oh shut up, ya pillock. Can we getcha anythin' else stranger? GARRETT [coming on, yawning] Oh, boy do I feel a heap better. How about some grub? LEMUEL [muttered] Damn. A2 FANSHAW AND VALOR MUSIC AMB OUTSIDE FANSHAW Hello? Are you here? Hmm. Hey boy! Find your master! Can you do that? VALOR [panting, one bark, then a slurp] FANSHAW Good boy! A3 GARRETT MUSIC AMB INSIDE GARRETT Randall? What's a'goin on? RANDALL I spect we oughtta get you up to yer room fer the night, eh stranger? GARRETT Randell! Dammit! SOUND DOOR, FOOTSTEPS BURDEN Pardon me, but we can't really go on calling you stranger, can we? You're our guest now. LEMUEL [thinks for a moment] Lemuel Roberts. RANDELL The Deadeye Kid? SOUND SLAP AND DRAW LEMUEL [quizzical] Who? GARRETT The Deadeye Kid! Ain't that just-- DON Stand up and show me yer hands. SOUND CREAK OF CHAIR, COAT BEING LIFTED DON You never heered of the Deadeye Kid? LEMUEL He an outlaw? GARRETT He's a gunslinger. RANDELL [disbelieving noise] He's just one of the meanest hombres out there. Kilt over 30 men they say - all showdowns. LEMUEL [chuckles] I look like that kind of feller? DON A bit, around the eyes. GARRETT Funny - he din't actually say he weren't the Kid. Ask him again. DON Well, at least you ain't strapped now. That's fine. Randall, you gotta jug on you? BURDEN [gasps, then smothers it] SOUND POP OF CORK, LIQUID POURS RANDELL Here's hoping the snow runs away fast as a redcoat regiment. GARRETT What's wrong? Why won't you ask him? LEMUEL Sounds good. SOUND DRINKING A3 KITCHEN MUSIC AMB INSIDE, BUT NOT THE SAME ROOM VALOR [bark, bark] FANSHAW [coming on] In here? Aha! Sir? WILL Who the hell are you? Another one of my wife's men? FANSHAW What? WILL The way she's carrying on out there - Them fellers are just about having their way with her-- FANSHAW "Them fellers" killed you, sir, and your good lady is in there trying to keep them from doing the same to your children. WILL O'course you would say that - fancy pants like you, she'd be kissing your feet. FANSHAW [long breath out] I am going to ask you one time, sir - do you have a weapon here somewhere that might help us? WILL Oh, you'd like that wouldn't you? Take a man's own shotgun, poke his wife, and dance on his grave, eh? Well, Bessie is well hidden. You won't never find her - let the bitch and her bastard whelps die. SOUND HARD PUNCH WILL Hey! FANSHAW So sorry, usually I would warn a gentleman before striking him. WILL You bastard! SOUND COUPLE OF JABS FANSHAW But since you're not a gentleman... SOUND PUNCH WILL [going down] Uhh! SOUND DOOR OPENS, QUICK FOOTSTEPS IN FANSHAW Ma'am. Ahh. [frustrated noise] SOUND SLOWLY POURING WATER TO COVER THE SOUND OF CRYING BURDEN [crying] FANSHAW Oh, Madam. I wish I could reassure you. Lemuel is very good at what he does. If there weren't the two of them, he'd have sorted this out long ago. Don't cry. If there is anything I can do - anything within my power, I -- [sigh, then annoyed] Of course there isn't-- SOUND FROM OFF [GARRET SCREAMING IN FRUSTRATION] FANSHAW Or is there? A4 SHUT UP SOUND HER FOOTSTEPS TO DOOR, DOOR OPENS LEMUEL [fading in after door opens] --spent a few weeks in California - nothing much there, cept'n round the train tracks... GARRETT [screaming] What's going on? FANSHAW What's--? [catching himself] Bloody hell. GARRETT [screaming] This isn't funny! Randall! SOUND SLAP FANSHAW Calm down! GARRETT Ow! FANSHAW Come with me, now. GARRETT Who in blazes are you? FANSHAW [thinks for a moment, then] I'm the angel Gabriel. Who the devil are you? GARRETT Gabriel? But I ain't -- Oh, lord am I dead? Shouldn't angels not be taking the devil's name in vain? FANSHAW [arch and superior] Who do you think we should swear by? Our lord? GARRETT [cowed] You got yerself a point. Sorry. What do I do now? FANSHAW Firstly, you be quiet, and let people think. LEMUEL [sigh of relief] DON That's some good stuff, ain't it? LEMUEL Let's just say, I have a special fondness for spirits. DON I'll drink to that. RANDALL You reckon I should look in on Garrett? LEMUEL Let the lady do that. It's her job, making sure he [slight emphasis] stays alive, right? BURDEN [distant] Yes.. DON What's wrong with you? BURDEN [sniff, almost in tears] It's been a trying day. DON Women. You get on now. Make sure Garret's comftable. SOUND FOOTSTEPS, DOOR FANSHAW Lem. I expect you've noticed Garrett's dead. I have him calmed down, but that may not last. Do you think she'll know what to do? LEMUEL [muttered] She ain't screamed yet. RANDALL What's that? LEMUEL Your friend must be doin all right. Or your wife would have called for help. RANDALL My sister. His wife? LEMUEL Sorry, it's late. And that's some pow'rful strong stuff you got. FANSHAW There's a shotgun somewhere in the house. If I find it, can you let that poor woman know? Her husband is - well, he - I had to "slug" him, I believe is the word. LEMUEL Worst thing about late nights is the rambling on some folks do. DON What? LEMUEL Just thinking you're good company, you two, since you understand the value of silence. FANSHAW Very well. [sigh] I shall go and look for the shotgun. A5 DOGS CHOICE MUSIC VALOR [barks] FANSHAW Some Quakers. Alcohol and guns. Tsk. Tsk. They're not even trying. All right boy, show me where the gun is? WILL He's my damn dog. No way he's gonna betray me. FANSHAW What's his name, then? WILL Valor. Like it matters, since he won't answer to you. FANSHAW Valor? Hmm. Here boy, here Valor. VALOR [Panting, one sharp bark.] WILL Don't listen to him, ya damn mutt. SOUND SCRABBLING OF CLAWS ON THE FLOOR FANSHAW The poor little fellow looks confused. WILL Get over here, or I'll whup you good, and you know I will! FANSHAW Valor. Help me help your mistress, boy. VALOR [two sharp barks] SOUND DOG RUNS TO FANSHAW VALOR [panting] FANSHAW Good boy. Yes, you are a good boy, aren't you? A6 FINAL FIGHT MUSIC SOUND BABY FUSSES DON Can't you keep that thing quiet? BURDEN It's noisy in here. He can't sleep. LEMUEL If you need to absent yourself, ma'am. I'm sure we menfolk kin do without you. RANDALL You don't know no such thing. Woman, sit! FANSHAW Lem, your glass - tap it once for yes, twice for no. Understand? SOUND One tap FANSHAW Valor - the dog - showed me where the master of the house kept his shotgun. It's behind some turnip sacks on a shelf in the cellar. SOUND ONE TAP FANSHAW You think you can get at it somehow? SOUND TWO TAPS LEMUEL Ma'am? FANSHAW What? BURDEN Yes, Mr. Roberts? LEMUEL Do you have some more of this fine whiskey? BURDEN Of course not! RANDALL [a bit drunk] Pious mealy mouth. We had t'bring our own, o'course. LEMUEL Come now, ma'am. I bet you have something a bit more powerful - say, down in the root cellar? My momma allus used to hide hers behind some turnip sacks on a shelf. BURDEN How do you know I have a cellar? LEMUEL Let's jest say the spirits are calling to me. RANDALL You don't know how true that just may be! DON Shut it. I don't know that we need anything more to drink. LEMUEL Ah, well. Yer prob'ly wise there. One more drink and I'll be toes up next to that fire snoring my life away, anyway. DON Really? [sly] See what you can find, woman. SOUND FEET CROSS ROOM, DOOR SOUND BABY FUSSES RANDALL I swear'n I'm gonna smother that critter. DON That's no way to speak of your nephew, Randall. [apologetic] He's real close to toes up hisself, stranger. LEMUEL I know that. Mm. One other hazard of liquor. I think I got to find my way outside again. DON Nonsense. Much too cold now. LEMUEL When you gotta, you-- SOUND GUN SLAPPED DOWN ON TABLE RANDALL Man said no, Stranger. LEMUEL a'right. GARRETT [coming in] Gabriel? I been saying every prayer I know, and I'm plumb bored. Ain't no heavenly choir coming fer me, yet. FANSHAW [sigh] I shall check on that. Wait in that room for me-- WILL [coming on] Dammit, you told that harlot where my gun is! And who the hell are you? FANSHAW Mr. innkeeper, this is one of the bastards who shot you and your dog. WILL What? You done that? GARRETT That ain't very angelic, Gabriel. Besides, it was Don what actually shot him. Oof! SOUND PUNCH WILL I gotta feeling I can't whale the tar out of him, though. SOUND FIGHT CONTINUES FANSHAW [whispered] Garrett - perhaps I am really the devil and am damning you to be tormented by those you wronged. How do you like them apples? GARRETT [grunts] LEMUEL [laughs, turns it into a cough] DON Where is that woman? RANDALL [almost gone] Yeah? LEMUEL She said she was going to the cellar. FANSHAW I'll check. LEMUEL She'll prob'ly be just another minute. RANDALL I cain't wait another-- SOUND CHAIR SQUEAKS, HE STUMBLES A COUPLE OF STEPS, THEN FALLS TO THE FLOOR SOUND BABY WAILS DON Oh, god dammit. FANSHAW Tip the table, Lem. SOUND CREAK, SLIDE OF BASKET SOUND BABY CRY SLIDES ALONG LEMUEL [muttered] Thank you, I did think of that m'self. Check the kitchen. DON What you doing? SOUND BABY GURGLES LEMUEL My fault, I guess I leaned on it too hard. DON Damn table nearly took my head off! LEMUEL Leastways, I caught the baby. SOUND BASKET SET ON FLOOR SOUND BABY FUSSES SOUND GUN DRAWN DON Why don't you get up real slow? LEMUEL Dammit. SOUND CHAIR SQUEAK SOUND DOOR CREAKS OPEN REAL QUIET FANSHAW She has the gun, Lem, but I don't know if she'll use it. LEMUEL I don't wanna hear that. DON Who you talking to? You that drunk? LEMUEL Look, you kill me, then what happens? Think about it - you got one man wounded and another drowned in corn likker. Which one you plan to carry when you make a run fer it? DON Who says we're going anywhere? We dump your sorry hide outside and stay here, snug as a bug 'til the snow lets up. LEMUEL Or til you hurt one of this woman's children. DON Spare me. She ain't never gonna do nothing. Quakers don't believe in violence. I could butcher each one of the little brats and serve 'em to her in a stew, and she'd have to take it. [ridicule] for god. BURDEN Stranger! DON Huh? SOUND METAL SLIDING ON WOOD, THE SHOTGUN SKIDS TOWARD HIM DON You damn bitch! SOUND GUN SHOT BURDEN [scream] SOUND DOOR SLAMS SOUND SHOTGUN COCKS DON Now you-- SOUND SHOTGUN BLAST DON Uh! SOUND BODY DROP RANDALL [bleary] Whazzat? SOUND SHOTGUN COCKS AGAIN SOUND DOOR OPENS BURDEN No! LEMUEL What? BURDEN That man is no threat. Get his guns, and I'll tie him up. SOUND LEM TAKES RANDALL'S GUNS, PATS HIM DOWN LEMUEL But he - he threatened you. And your kids. BURDEN I will keep him tied up until the sheriff can get to us. That one may have been god's will, but I will not have any more killing in my home. FANSHAW She has a great deal of conviction. SOUND ROPES WHIPPING AROUND TO TIE UP RANDALL LEMUEL You do realize you will be alone? BURDEN Nonsense. I have seven children to help me look after him. SOUND [baby wails] LEMUEL Ma'am, let me do this for you then. Let me take the body - bodies, if I'm right about the man in the back room - outside. I'll put them in the shed, along with your husband. BURDEN He is dead? LEMUEL I saw his body. And the dog. That's what put me on my guard. BURDEN Give me my baby and I'll leave you to your... work. A7 DEPARTING MUSIC AMB OUTSIDE, COLD, BUT NOT BLOWING SOUND HORSES BLOW, STAMP BURDEN Stay to the left side of the road, it's a bit higher, and not so icy. LEMUEL Thank you, ma'am. I hope things get better for you. BURDEN Please don't think I cannot appreciate your help. Though I cain't abide violence, I -[breaking] I thank ye kindly for saving my children. LEMUEL Not to worry, ma'am. As a man who lived by the gun, I'm... well, I'm tryin'. BURDEN We will pray for you. CHILDREN [assenting] SOUND HORSES LEAVE SOUND SLIGHTLY OFF, DOOR SHUTS FANSHAW I say, Lemuel, how does a pious woman like that end up married to a beast like - well, you must have heard him? LEMUEL Heard enough. Out here, most times it's better to have some man in the house than no man - no matter what a cuss he is. FANSHAW Have you ever considered settling down? A hostel like that would be quite a nice little retirement. LEMUEL I plumb cain't see myself putting down roots. You? RANDALL [muffled, tied face down over a horse] Mm? FANSHAW I haven't any roots to put down. LEMUEL If you did? FANSHAW Well... At one point, I fancied an academic seat of some sort. Teaching, you know. RANDALL [muffled] If I did what? FANSHAW Pity. I rather hoped he would remain unconscious until we reached the sheriff. LEMUEL If wishes were horses... FANSHAW That kai-yote would be riding upright, instead of prone on a pack horse? LEMUEL [chuckles] MUSIC END
The party finally ends up together in the same room at the reunion dinner, and the memorial dedication ceremony is crashed by some unexpected guests. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!! @QuestLaidPlans Subscribe to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/questlaidplans Game Master: Meghan Kelleher @meghankelleher3 Cast: Jamie Rose Hathaway @jamiedotrose Jesse B. Koehler @jb_koehler Maya S. Ming @mayascape Neda Marie Valcheva @NedaMarie Phil Arevalo @PhilAArevalo (Special thanks to Meghan's nieces for additional sound effect voiceovers in this episode!) Creative Consultant: Nicky Nenkov @nickynenkov Character Artist: Pamella Kokalova @pamellkaaa All music by Meghan Kelleher, including “Reunion (Previously On Ver.)” by Meghan Kelleher “Reunion (Quest Laid Plans Theme Song)” by Meghan Kelleher. “Escort Me To Mass (Very Slowly)” by Meghan Kelleher. “The Last Ten Years” by Meghan Kelleher “Flesh and Bone” by Meghan Kelleher
Midguard Episode 6: The Devil's Boots Don't Creak Exposing the devil's tactics, the sufficiency of Scripture, and how Christian students can survive college. Dillon's Website Faith Community Church Faith Church Seminole Podcast The Good Faith Podcast
The Demon Beelzebud returns to pester sisters Rena and Matilda. [sequel to Force Majeure] Cast List Beelzebud - Anthony D.P. Mann (Horror Etc. Podcast) Rena - Julie Hoverson Matilda - Kate Waterous Jesse - Big Anklevitch (Dunesteef Audio Magazine) Infernique - Julia Carter Willial - Mark Olson Benedict - Reynaud LeBoeuf Mrs. Closky - Florida Possum Fat guy - Dave Fontenot Manager - Scott Spaulding Cameo appearance from Super Haunted Stories! Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Editing and Sound: Julie Hoverson Cover Design: Julie Hoverson Cover art includes: clear crystal / red crystal "What kind of a place is it? Why it's a modern family home, can't you tell?" ********************************************** Caveat Emptor Cast: Beelzebud Rena Matilda Jesse Infernique Willial Benedict Mrs. Closky Fat guy Manager OLIVIA Did you have any trouble finding it? What do you mean, what kind of a place is it? Why, it's a family home, can't you tell? MUSIC SOUND ALARM CLOCK GOES OFF, IS SLAPPED DOWN JESSE [waking up] maaaargh. SOUND PATTING BED JESSE Huh? [thick] Babe? [clears throat] Babe? [considering noise] Hmmm. SOUND BLANKET FLAPS JESSE What the hell time...? What? [yelling petulantly] Cassie? Who reset the alarm? SOUND STUMBLES INTO OTHER ROOM JESSE Cassie? Where's the laptop? Shit! We've been robbed! SOUND RUSHING AROUND SOUND DOORBELL JESSE Where's the phone? Gotta call police. SOUND DOORBELL JESSE Who the hell? SOUND DOOR OPENS ON CHAIN JESSE This is not a good time. BUD It's the only time you got, pal. JESSE I just got robbed. BUD No, you just got dumped. Read the note on the fridge. JESSE What? SOUND DOOR SLAMS, OUTSIDE WITH BUD BUD [WHISTLES SOMETHING] SOUND DOOR JERKS OPEN AGAIN JESSE [freaking out] Are you a friend of Cassie's? Do you know where she went? BUD Not my area. I just dropped by to give you a bit of a head's up. JESSE Uh-what? BUD I know you're feeling pretty low. Wife walked out, took the kid, and you don't know why-- JESSE We have a good life! BUD Yeah, it's got nothing to do with you moping around the house all day-- JESSE I got laid off. BUD Leaving all the housework for the little woman, so that when she gets home from her full day-- JESSE I have to spend my time looking for work-- BUD A lot of work in World of Warcraft, is there? Or are you considering a career in porn? JESSE None of your business! Besides...they're the only things that make me less depressed-- BUD Yeah, yeah, I've heard it all. So today is your lucky day - kinda. JESSE Kinda? BUD [dragged out, savoring] Ye-a-aah. MUSIC MATILDA It's $200. That's like three tanks of gas. RENA [disgusted sigh] I hate this work. MATILDA One hour plus drive time. Just think of it as gathering intel. RENA I'll think of it as whine tasting. SOUND PICKS UP KEYS, DOOR OPENS MATILDA Have fun! MUSIC SOUND DOORBELL, DOOR OPENS ON CHAIN RENA You called? JESSE Oh, yeah, this guy - he gave me your card. RENA And? JESSE And? RENA I didn't come all this way to stand on your porch, unpaid. MATILDA [mic] Confirmed. JESSE Oh, ah. Come in. SOUND UNCHAINS, OPENS DOOR JESSE Yeah, um, it's kind of a mess. You want a beer or something? RENA 57 minutes. JESSE What? RENA Of your hour. We confirmed your paypal transaction. JESSE Oh, right. My wife – she left me. RENA When? JESSE Oh, just this morning. RENA [disbelieving] Hmph. JESSE She's not much of a housekeeper. RENA I can smell that. JESSE That doesn't mean I don't want her back! SOUND POUNDING ON THE DOOR JESSE [angry sigh] Just a sec. RENA Take your time. MATILDA [mic] Cut the poor guy some slack. SOUND OPENS DOOR MRS. CLOSKY How dare you! JESSE How dare I, what? MRS. CLOSKY Bring a hooker into your house while your wife's away? MATILDA [mic] [laughing hysterically] RENA [low] Not funny. MATILDA [mic] I told you the black leather was wrong for the neighborhood! RENA Tough is tough. JESSE She's not-- MRS. CLOSKY I know just what kind of woman has the bleached blonde hair and the motorcycle. JESSE But Cassie-- MRS. CLOSKY That poor woman gave you two beautiful children, so any weight she's gained, well that's just as much your fault, isn't it? MATILDA [mic] [fresh peals of laughter] RENA I'm gonna turn you off. JESSE But Mrs. Closky! MRS. CLOSKY You're just like my sonofabitch husband, and I just wish I had had someone like me to speak up on my behalf back when he-- SOUND DOOR SHUTS, cutting her off JESSE [sigh] Shit. RENA Sum up quick. I'm already bored. JESSE My wife left me this morning. I want to find out where she went. RENA Did you call her parents? JESSE Her mother won't answer. RENA Did you call her friends? JESSE They're all on her side. RENA Did you check her emails? JESSE I didn't think of that. RENA What have you done? JESSE I ... called you. RENA You understand that first $200 is only for this hour, the one we're currently wasting. JESSE Not for the entire job? RENA Not unless I find her in the next 47 minutes. JESSE [hopeful] Do you think you can? RENA What's her email address? MUSIC SOUND OUTSIDE, WALKING, LEATHER CREAKING MATILDA [mic] She already emailed back. Says he's been a shit since he got laid off. Says she told him she was going to do this, weeks ago, and he didn't even pay attention. RENA Hmph. Makes me want to run out and find one of my own. MATILDA [mic] [laughs] WILLY Uh, hello? RENA Not in a million years. WILLY I was just looking for a - ah! There's the address. SOUND HE HUSTLES OFF RENA Must be a friend of his-- MRS. CLOSKY [off, calling] You! RENA Oh hell. MRS. CLOSKY You, woman! MATILDA [mic] Uh-oh. RENA [sigh] What? MRS. CLOSKY How much do you charge? MATILDA [mic] Tell her you don't do lemon parties. RENA I don't-- [starts over] I am a bounty hunter. MRS. CLOSKY Oh! Well, that's a disappointment. RENA That I'm not a prostitute? MRS. CLOSKY I have a nephew. Unmarried. He could use a little cheering up. And his birthday's coming! MATILDA [mic] [teasing] We are a bit short on cash. RENA I - I have to go. Now. SOUND MOTORCYCLE REVS MUSIC AMB MATILDA'S DEN SOUND DOOR SHUTS (OFF) SOUND RENA ENTERS MATILDA [calling] So, how was the nephew? RENA [muffled] Funny. SOUND KNOCK ON DOOR RENA There wasn't any - oh. MATILDA What? RENA Who pops up out of nowhere on a regular basis? SOUND OPENS DOOR BUD Hiya doll! [louder] Dolls! RENA [to M] You okay with having him in? MATILDA Yeah, I guess. BUD Make a guy feel wanted, why dontcha? MATILDA We forgot to vacuum! RENA We're antisocial. BUD And here I thought it was just me. RENA You forgot to vacuum too? MATILDA Get over here, where I can see you! SOUND WALKING RENA Matilda. Bud. SOUND SHE FLOPS INTO CHAIR MATILDA You do look like Steve Buscemi. BUD I'm gonna take that as a compliment. You don't got no more places to sit? RENA One butt, one chair. Part of the recluse mystique. MATILDA There's a stool around somewhere... BUD eh. I can stand. Don't plan to be here that long. See, I gotta problem. MATILDA Another one? RENA We get $200 for the first hour. BUD Here. SOUND SLAPS DOWN MONEY BUD You know, I never woulda mistaken you for a prostitute. RENA Good to know. BUD Dominatrix, maybe. RENA [losing it] It's motorcycle gear! Not some kind of leather teddy and thigh high boots-- MATILDA [taunting] With stiletto heels? RENA Not helping! And those things'll break your ankles. [breath, recomposed] Clock starts now. What's your problem? BUD You girls are a hoot. You should take it on the road. MATILDA No thanks. RENA Tick...tock. BUD Fine. [sigh] You'd think the life of a demon like me would be a piece of cake. MATILDA From what you've said, you seem to have it all down to a system. BUD Yeah, well any well oiled machine can go Pfft - if you stick in the wrong cog. RENA What have you been sticking in your cogs? BUD [snicker] It's Infernique. MATILDA Sounds like a perfume. BUD The demon chick you fixed me up with. RENA Nuh-uh. No fixing. Just tricked her into giving in and going out with you. Once. Whatever happened after - not my fault. MATILDA Well, maybe just a little. BUD She's convinced she gotta class me up. RENA Class? You? BUD You don't need to make it sounds like such a joke, babe. MATILDA I wondered about the suit. Seemed awfully-- RENA Tasteful? MATILDA Restrained. I mean, the descriptions - you have such ... flair! [undertone] help me out here. RENA No. BUD Yeah, yeah, so I like the classics. This sharkskin still got its own kind of flash, but she's killing me with the pastels. [confidential] You know they come from the pit of despair? MATILDA Pastels? BUD Yeah. Not a pretty story. [up a bit] Anyway, I'm not so good at saying "no" to her, and she's been trying to get me to trade up. Better department. Better class of victim. MATILDA What will the comedians do without you? BUD Yeah, that's what I say, but there's always someone willing to take most any place, but my place is one of those ain't no one gonna fight over, see? RENA Nope. BUD This guy, Jesse - I gave him your card this morning - ring a bell? RENA The douche who didn't realize his wife was about to walk? BUD Yeah, well - that's what Infernique wants me for my new clientele. MATILDA The recently abandoned? The thoughtless husbands? RENA The douches? Plenty of them. You can have 'em. BUD Yeah, but she's got me sneaking around behind the back of Willy, the guy whose job it is now, undermining his numbers. Trying to make him look bad. Getting the douches to not sign. MATILDA All's fair in love and hell? BUD I dunno - I ain't liking this. RENA Talking people out of selling their souls? How abominable. BUD Nah, it's the backstabbing. Willy's - well not "good people" maybe, but he ain't a bad guy. Kind of a plodder. No inspiration. But he's got a sweet berth and he's ...competent. MATILDA You'll really miss the comedians, won't you? BUD [sighing admission] Yeah. RENA Easy. Tell her you don't want to change. BUD Why don't you just point me at a good doctor, then, for when she rips me a new asshole. RENA Guess you're screwed. MATILDA Waitaminute. Look. the way I see it, you have two choices here. You can go ahead and be perfect, toe the line, do what she wants and be with her until she finds someone more ambitious-- RENA Won't be hard. MATILDA Shush. Or you find a way to slack off and subtly let her know that you aren't going to turn into a silk purse any time soon, and let her dump you. RENA Talk to that guy from this morning. I'm sure he can give you some pointers. MATILDA The big question is, is she worth it? BUD You know... You said a mouthful right there. I think some deep pondering is in order. Thanx! RENA You still have a few minutes left. BUD Ehh - Keep it! All us classy types tip! MUSIC RENA [snoring] SOUND PHONE RINGS, ANSWERED RENA [groggy] Hello? [a bit better] Hello? SOUND STRANGE BUZZ ON THE LINE RENA Shit. SOUND HANGS UP SOUND GRABBING CLOTHES, GUN SOUND EASES OPEN DOOR RENA [deliberately calms her breathing to listen] SOUND MUSIC PLAYS SOFTLY FROM MATILDA'S ROOM RENA [whispered] Shit. SOUND QUICK DASH SHUTS MAT's DOOR, MUSIC'S MUFFLED RENA [calming her breathing again] SOUND CREAK, ACROSS ROOM RENA [catch in her breathing, then careful] SOUND ANOTHER CREAK, ACROSS THE ROOM SOUND RENA CAREFULLY TAKES THE REMOTE SOUND CLICK, TV COMES ON, ACROSS ROOM BENEDICT [gasp] SOUND QUICK SCUFFLE OF MOVEMENT RENA [now behind him] You're gonna want to drop that. SOUND CLICK OF HER GUN CoCKED BENEDICT You don't know what you're doing. SOUND CLICK - TV OFF RENA I'm the one with the gun. And the remote. Whatever you got in your hand, drop it. SOUND SOMETHING CLATTERS TO THE FLOOR. SOUND MAT'S DOOR FLUNG OPEN MATILDA Hold it right there! RENA [up] Got 'im. [to him] Hands behind your back. BENEDICT [annoyed] Really? RENA Really. MATILDA Sorry I took so long. Couldn't find the night vision goggles. BENEDICT [sigh] Fine. SOUND HANDCUFFS ON BENEDICT IS this really necessary? RENA You're the one who broke in. MATILDA I'll get the lights. RENA Goggles off. MATILDA I know! SOUND GOGGLES OFF, LIGHT SWITCH MATILDA Ooh! He's smoking hot! Can we keep him? BENEDICT Let me explain. RENA Not much chance of that. Mat, 9-1-1, okay? MATILDA [playing it up] New where did I leave the phone? BENEDICT [blurted out] Where are you keeping the demon? RENA [surprised snort] MATILDA [giggles] Wow, dramatic much? RENA There's a doghouse out back… MATILDA [fresh peal of laughter] BENEDICT This is no joke, lady. Harboring a demonic fugitive is very serious. RENA [growling now] “A” – harboring? Not a chance. “B” - fugitive? BENEDICT Beelzebud, lower echelon romalpa class signatory demon. He stands accused of contractual misconduct. RENA Let me guess – that's bad. BENEDICT It's a termination-class penalty. MATILDA Oh, shit! RENA Tell us more. BENEDICT No. MATILDA Oh, come on. You hunt demons. Do you make a good living at that? BENEDICT [bursts out laughing] RENA Guess that's a no. BENEDICT It's a calling, not a job. RENA So... you're a demon too. BENEDICT I'm not telling you anything. RENA You broke into our house. Convince us that we shouldn't call the real-life police. BENEDICT I wasn't going to do anything to you - just put this crystal somewhere-- RENA This thing? BENEDICT Yeah. It's a--[shuts up] MATILDA Might as well finish the sentence. [beat] How about strip guesses? BENEDICT What? RENA If she guesses and she's wrong, you lose a piece of clothing. BENEDICT Are you insane? RENA We don't get a lot of hot male visitors. MATILDA And you woke us up in the middle of the damn night. Is it a tracking device? BENEDICT No. MATILDA Camo coat. BENEDICT Can't take it off over the handcuffs. MATILDA Oh, bummer. Pants, then. BENEDICT [panicking a little] It's a simple listening device - like a mystic "bug" Ok? RENA Guess he wins. Sorry Mat. MUSIC AMB COMEDY CLUB [HEARD FROM BACKSTAGE] FAT GUY [punchline to a joke] Boom-boom, boom-boom, boom-boom. SOUND SCATTERED LAUGHTER, NOT MUCH FAT GUY and... Good night! SOUND RUNS IN MANAGER That could have been better. FAT GUY [grumpy] Open mike, read it and weep. BUD Psst. FAT GUY What do you want? BUD I like what you did up there. FAT GUY [knowing] I know who you are. BUD You... do? FAT GUY Yeah, I was warned there's a guy going around with bogus contracts. Screw off. BUD I don't know nothing from bogus. I'm as legit as they come-- FAT GUY [squealing] You want me to call the cops? Jeez! SOUND STOMPS OFF BUD [muttering, furious] Bogus contracts, eh? SOUND HE GOES OUT INTO ALLEY. DOOR SHUTS BUD [furious - cussing in latin] Mater tua caligas gerit! RENA You kiss someone's mother with that mouth? BUD [affable again] You know latin, doll? RENA [shrug] I know cussing. BUD [chuckles] RENA Matilda wanted me to warn you. Someone's on your tail. SOUND MOTORCYCLE REVS, OFF RENA And... He probably followed me here. BUD [not real disturbed] Yikes. RENA I thought I left you in handcuffs. BENEDICT Your sister took pity on me. MATILDA [mic] He's not such a bad guy. BUD All right occifier. I'm not as think as you drunk I am. RENA Don't joke. BENEDICT You might step out of the way, ma'am. RENA [to Bud] You need some help? BUD Why? RENA I don't know. I just thought I'd ask. BUD I'm touched. Oddly. [beat] Nope. It ain't gonna be pleasant, but ain't nothing to be done about that. See you soon, doll. SOUND COUPLE OF FOOTSTEPS, WEIRD WHOOSHING NOISE MATILDA [mic] Well... I'll miss him. RENA Yeah. [sigh, beat] Donuts? SOUND SHE WALKS BACK TO MOTORCYCLE SOUND PHONE RINGS RENA Hmm? SOUND BEEP RENA [wondering] Who the hell? SOUND TURNS ON RENA What? JESSE [phone] Are you doing anything at all? MATILDA [mic] Who's that? RENA Found her. Job done. JESSE [phone] She's not back! RENA Yeah. Sucks. She's still pissed off. MATILDA [mic] Oh, him. What does he expect, that you'll ride in with his wife over your shoulder, kicking and screaming? RENA I'm not draggin her home by her hair. JESSE [phone] Then what are you doing? RENA I told her to email you a list of demands. Have you checked your email? JESSE [phone] I can't! The bitch cut off my internet! RENA [sotto voce] Boo-hoo. [up] Hold on. I'm transferring him to you, Matilda. I am not playing phone relay for— SOUND HUGE SPOOOKY WHOOOSHY SOUND SOUND BODY FLUNG INTO WALL RENA Ungh! SOUND PHONE SKITTERS AWAY SOUND THINGS GO WEIRD AND HOLLOW MATILDA [mic] [fading into odd tunnel] Rena? Rena!!!! Rena!!!! MUSIC AMB MATILDA'S LAIR MATILDA [panicking] Rena? [deep shaky breath] Don't freak out. Don't freak out. Maybe it's the cell tower. Maybe it's-- Maybe its demons. Oh shit. INFERNIQUE Shit is right! MATILDA [almost a scream] Who the fuck are you? INFERNIQUE Where is my BUD? [spooky] What have you done with him? MATILDA [trying hard to stay calm, but kind of losing] Bud? I don't know! We-we didn't do anything! [almost a scream] Where's my sister? INFERNIQUE That's what I want to know! When I tried to triangulate on her, I got NOTHING. MATILDA Triangulate? INFERNIQUE Anyone who deals with us has a sort of trace on them ...evermore. Until they pass beyond. Is she dead? MATILDA [whine] Nooo? INFERNIQUE If she isn't then she's passed out of this realm. She never said she could DO that! MATILDA I'm just going to faint now. I hope you don't mind... RENA [on speaker, weak] Mat? MATILDA [gasp] INFERNIQUE What? MATILDA [thinking hard] I-I can't find a good place to fall down. INFERNIQUE She's on your headset? MATILDA She was, just for a moment. INFERNIQUE [satisfied] hah. There. Yes. She must be in the outer fringe. Guess we won't be seeing her again. MATILDA [sobbing gasp] MUSIC AMB ECHOEY DUNGEON BUD Babe? RENA [waking] What? Oh, crap. Am I dead? Cuz having to listen to you forever is kind of like my vision of hell. BUD Yeah, she's okay. RENA [weak] Matilda? BUD Back home where she belongs. RENA [sigh of relief] Not hell, then. SOUND CHAINS RENA What's with the— SOUND CHAINS RENA Shit. BUD Yeah, that. I guess I-uh kinda underestimated Willy-boy. RENA Is that that demon hunter? BUD [snort of laughter] Oh, him. Nah. That was all part of Willy's plan to get me off his case. RENA oh. The demon you were undermining. BUD Bingo! I love a bright dame. RENA And now he's got us both chained up in a dungeon? Great. WILLY [demonic sounding] Just what I was thinking! Muhahahahahahaha [evil laugh] RENA [undertone, to herself] Be vewwy vewwy quiet. [up] Wow. This is a swell party. WILLY You're only here because I'm curious what would make a mortal... collaborate with such a filthy maggot as Beelzebud. RENA You make it sound a lot more fun than it is. BUD Hey, hey! Willy, old boy-- WILLY [demon] You will call me Willial [will-LIE-ul]! [back normal] Don't think I don't know what you've been up to, behind my back, Beelzebud! BUD ahhh. A few short circuits. It's all in fun. Plus you got me back, but good - setting a popper on me. RENA [half a snort] Popper? BUD The hunter - [offhand] you know, you led him to me. RENA Yeah. Sorry bout that. WILLY I'm surprised to see you still up and around, Bud. BUD Believe it or not, I'm clean. RENA It's not like he just up and decided he wanted your crappy job, Willy. BUD [quiet] I really prefer my own crappy job. WILLY You should have kept your hands off my beeswax, then! RENA Oy vay. [quiet, to Bud] Can this guy actually do anything? To me, I mean? BUD [evasive] Not legitimately. RENA [up] Then maybe you'll back the fuck out of my face, elmer fudd, and let me go. BUD On the other hand he's already more or less kidmapped you, so who knows what else he's willing to do. RENA Shit. BUD Yeah, like anything a stupid mortal chick says is going to piss Willial off more than I already have. Hah! WILLY [suspicious] You're up to something. RENA Nah, just mouthing off. [whisper] Keep him talking. BUD So, Willy - Ooh! [snide] You kidnapped a human, what's the next step? Custodial interference? Stealing candy from a baby? WILLY I-I'm not sure. I mean, I haven't decided yet what all to do with you. For now, I'll let you stew. SOUND DOOR SLAMS RENA [sigh] Nice try. BUD [not quite lying] Try? RENA Yeah, whatever. BUD [beat] If we had cards, I play a mean Canasta. RENA Takes two decks. SOUND TAPPING FINGERS, WAITING SOUND DISTANT COMMOTION BUD Finally. Beez. Thought they'd never get here. RENA [surprised] You were expecting someone? BUD Waitaminute, you were? Oh, boy - this could be a serious case of overkill.... SOUND DOOR SLAMS OPEN RENA You ain't just whistling dixie. BENEDICT [breathing hard from exertion] Ok, this is not what I was expecting. RENA You got something for chains? BUD Uh, we might wanna wait-- RENA [suspicious] Why? INFERNIQUE [distant demony scream] Beelzebud! BUD Yeah. That. RENA Demon hunter - you, guy. BENDICT Benedict. RENA Right, like Shakespeare. I'm bad with names. BENDICT Let me get those chains-- RENA Quick! What's the penalty for illegal imprisonment of a human? INFERNIQUE [a little closer] Where is he? BUD It ain't much. He didn't hurt you or nothing. RENA Well? BENEDICT Something like a hundred years of hemorrhoids. I don't actually sentence-- RENA Wanna stick him with something worse? BUD [speculative] I like where this is going. BENEDICT I ...don't. MUSIC INFERNIQUE [roaring up] What did you do with him? WILLY You are in my domain, succubus! INFERNIQUE Insults? How dare you! BUD [off, pathetic] Ohhhhhh.... INFERNIQUE Out of my way! WILLY [surprised] What the hell? BUD [off, weak] Is that you, baby snakes? SOUND DOOR SLAMS OPEN WILLY [bewildred] But I didn't-- INFERNIQUE [incensed] Chained? BUD Oh, babe. I'm so glad to see you. Willy there whupped my fanny, but good. WILLY I-I-- RENA I think the popper is concussed. INFERNIQUE [amazed] Popper? WILLY [an octave higher] Popper? BUD You're gonna get us out of these, aren't you sweetie? RENA Wake up, dude! SOUND GENTLE SLAPPING TO TRY AND ROUSE HIM INFERNIQUE [speculative] You... chained a popper? WILLY I-I- He-- they-- INFERNIQUE Just nod your head, handsome. RENA [quiet] I'm hunting wabbits. BENEDICT [smothered snort of laughter] BUD Come on babe, leave Willy alone. Get me out of here. INFERNIQUE That's Willial, you little weasel. [laughs contemptuously] I think it's about time to trade up. WILLY I- uh- I- uh-- INFERNIQUE [very hot] There's nothing sexier than a tongue-tied demon. RENA [trying to sound upset but not getting it] After all Bud has done for you! BUD [grovelling] You can't just leave us here! INFERNIQUE Willy will let you go when he's good and ready, won't you? WILLY [frantic] Uh, Beelzebud? BUD Fine! Keep your job! Take my woman! You have everything! [big mock sob] SOUND DOOR SLAMS SHUT MUSIC SOUND MATILDA'S DEN SOUND WHOOSH OF ARRIVAL BENEDICT I honestly don't know which of you was worse, back there. RENA Emoting is not in my skill set. BUD Tell me about it. MATILDA You're back! RENA Yeah, it's all okay. MATILDA I thought-- RENA [strangely gentle] You know I always promised if I die I'd come right back and haunt you. MATILDA [sob of relief] BENEDICT Can we--? RENA Fuck off, will you guys? BUD I got this. SOUND WHOOSH MATILDA I was [hiccupy sob] I was so-- RENA I'm here. You're not alone. Maybe I should get that Benedict guy back - he owes us a pair of pants. MATILDA [laughs and cries] SOUND PHONE RINGS RENA Voice mail? MATILDA [much calmer] Voice mail. Yeah. JESSE [on voice mail] What did you do to my wife? All of a sudden she's laying down the law and saying she won't put up with me unless I toe the line! Man! She's even talking about us writing up some kind of contract! Are you even listening? SOUND BEEP END
So many players, so many games. Are you to root for someone, or to play yourself?
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Robin and Adam bring you Pastatime #18! Pastatime episodes are dedicated to reading the wonderful short fiction from internet communities like Creepypasta, The SCP Foundation, the No Sleep Subreddit, and even our wonderful Spooky Friend community. This week, Robin and Adam read four Creepypastas titled "The Reason I Don't Do Cold Readings Anymore", "The River Country Film", "Creak", and an untitled story written by Spooky Friend Amber. Stay a while and listen, share, subscribe, and review!
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[warning - mature themes and explicit violence] A surreal Q&A session reveals the workings of a victim's mind. Cast List Marnie - Julie Hoverson Doc - Julie Hoverson Jerry - Brandon O'Brien Momma - Risa Torres Harold - Mr. Synyster Deputy Fred - Joel Harvey Little Girl - Krystal Baker Little Boy - Marhya Post Grampa - Rick Lewis Music: Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com) Editing and Sound: Julie Hoverson Cover Photos: Alan Bridges (courtesy of Stock Xchange.com) "What kind of a place is it? Don't you know where you are?" *********************************************************** Where are You Now? This is a weird ass episode. I wrote this very deliberately in a stream of consciousness style, probably inspired by a weird dream, but I don't remember specifically. I did write the entire script in roughly one sitting, then cast and recorded it immediately - I wanted to see if I could make an entire episode in a single week, which I basically did. The most challenging effect in this was throwing the chiffoniere down the stairs. I actually have a sort of sequel - more in tone than using the same character(s), obviously - in mind, and may do it someday. A big part of the idea for this was to make the vast bulk of the dialog mine, so I didn't have to get too much out of other people, thus making it a quicker recording turnaround. SPOILER ALERT!!! I'm going to explain, sort of, what this episode is and what it means, at the end of the transcript, below. A lot of info will be there, since most of my memories of making this are tied up in why I wrote what I wrote. *********************************************************** WHERE ARE YOU NOW? Cast: Olivia Doc (F/40+), german, sounds like shrink Marnie (F/20), hysterical young woman Harold (M/30), mush mouthed freak Fred (M/30), a crooked deputy Old Man (M/senile) Creepy Little Girl (F/10) Creepy Little Boy (M/10) Momma (F/30ish), Mrs. Cleaver - with cleaver Jerry (M/20), Marnie's dead boyfriend. OLIVIA Did you have any trouble finding it? What do you mean, what kind of a place is it? Don't you know where you are? MUSIC SCENE 1. SOUND A SLOW CHORD, WHICH STAYS UNTIL NOTED DOC Where are you now? MARNIE [startled awake] What? DOC Can you hear my voice, Marnie? MARNIE Yes. DOC Where are you now? MARNIE [slightly panicked] I - I don't know. DOC Tell me what you see. MARNIE I see a room. DOC Are there people in the room? MARNIE [fear] Yes! DOC You are safe, Marnie. Calm down. Now tell me what you see. MARNIE [calm, almost robotic] I see five people sitting at the table. DOC Are you sitting with them? MARNIE No, I'm in the corner. DOC Do they know you're there? MARNIE [ominous] Oh, yes. DOC Tell me what they look like. MARNIE There's a very old man, a small boy, a girl who looks a bit older than the boy, a police officer, and a very large man with a bag over his head. DOC Is there food on the table? MARNIE No. It's not here yet. DOC Good. Tell me one thing about the little girl. MARNIE Her eyes can suck your soul. DOC Good. And the old man? MARNIE He has a scar on his leg that aches when it rains. DOC Good. Has the food arrived yet? MARNIE The one with the bag is named Harold. DOC Please answer only the questions I ask you, Marnie. MARNIE [frightened, small] I'm sorry. DOC I forgive you. MARNIE I love you. DOC That was not the question. MARNIE [trying to remember] Um. Um. The food! No. Still no food. DOC Good. Are you comfortable? MARNIE [lying, almost a whisper] Yessss. DOC Very good. Tell me about where you are sitting. MARNIE I'm in the corner. DOC Are you in a chair? Look down. MARNIE It's a chair with wheels, and straps. DOC Straps? Are you strapped in? MARNIE [breathing hard, getting louder and louder] Yes - my hands are - hands are - I can move them, but the leather cuffs - like movies about crazy people! DOC Are you crazy? MARNIE [almost a wail] No! DOC Can you control yourself, Marnie? MARNIE [a couple of gasping breaths, then quickly] Yes! DOC I can help you. MARNIE [wail] No! No! [gasp, then tight but controlled] No. I'm all right. DOC For now. MARNIE I feel... peachy. DOC [beat] Your hands are restrained. What else? MARNIE There's a strap around my chest, and I can feel one around my legs. DOC Do the people talk? MARNIE Yes. Some. They're waiting for someone. DOC Someone? Or the food? MARNIE [almost hysterical] I don't know! DOC What do they say? Tell me exactly. MARNIE I'll try-- DOC [still even and calm] Trying isn't going to cut it, missy. MARNIE [noisy gulp] DOC I know you can do it. MARNIE [sob] The man with the bag doesn't talk at all. DOC Harold? MARNIE Yes, Harold. DOC And? MARNIE The policeman says-- MUSIC FADES OUT, NO OTHER TRANSITION SCENE 2. FRED You shoulda seen her! Jumped clean over the fence. BOY I can do that. OLD MAN Pancakes. FRED You can't 'cause - 'cause you're a little butterball. BOY I'm magic. GIRL [pronouncing] You are a shoe. SOUND CLATTER OF SPOON DROPPED ON PLATE OLD MAN Pancakes! Pan! Cakes! FRED [panicky, trying to calm him] Shh! Shh! Pancakes, yes. It's all coming. Shh. Clouds. [dropping to a whisper] Little white fluffy clouds. OLD MAN [drawn out whisper] Pancakesssss. Pancakes. SOUND MOMENT OF SILENCE, THEN SCENE 3. MUSIC COMES IN WITH A CHORD DOC [sigh] You know what happens when you lie to me. MARNIE [resigned groan] I'm not lying. DOC Pancakes? MARNIE [almost a sob] Yes. DOC The food - is it there yet? MARNIE [sharp gasp, then frightened] It's coming! DOC Good. Let's move forward. Who brings the food? MARNIE [awe, fear] Momma. DOC Tell me. MARNIE [mounting fear] Perfect. Plastic. Pearls. Each hair in line, like sweet little soldiers. DOC She is carrying--? MARNIE [rising fear] She ...has a cart. There is a covered dish. DOC What are you wearing? MARNIE [snapped back] What? DOC I ask the questions. MARNIE I'm sorry! DOC What are you wearing. Look down. MARNIE Oh. [beat] T-shirt, jeans - I can feel ... sneakers. DOC And--? MARNIE What? DOC [warning] And--? MARNIE My clothes? They're... torn up - I think I was in a fight. DOC [calm again] Are you injured? MARNIE [beat] My ankle hurts. I'm scratched up. My... head... DOC [avid] Is there blood? MARNIE I - DOC [avid] Is there blood? MARNIE I - I don't think it's mine. DOC Tell me who then. MARNIE [on a long sigh] Jerry. DOC How? MARNIE [shocked] I found him in the barn. He was flopped over the edge of the ...hayloft - I thought he was dead. There was blood everywhere. [starting to sob] Dripping all over me. DOC What did you-- MARNIE [interrupting, still sobbing] Then he - he moaned. MUSIC FADES OUT SCENE 4. JERRY [very weak] Marnie! MARNIE [whispering] Jerry! Oh, god - Jerry! SOUND CREAKING OF LADDER JERRY Help... me.... MARNIE Here, let me move you - [grunt as she drags him] JERRY [moans, trying to keep quiet] MARNIE Oh, god. JERRY It's bad. MARNIE I think so. It's too dark. JERRY [gasping, in agony] No. It was the kid. You have to get out of here! MARNIE But you-- JERRY I ... I'm not going anywhere ... you gotta go and get help! MARNIE Where? JERRY Just get the hell out! The woods-- MARNIE [smothered gasping sob] JERRY [whisper] Shit! HAROLD 3,4 shut the door...? SOUND BARN DOOR CREAKS OPEN MARNIE [smothered gasping sob] SOUND SILENCE, THEN SCENE 5. MUSIC CUTS IN DOC Is that when they took you in? MARNIE No. Jerry distracted him. DOC Who? MARNIE Harold. DOC [satisfied, smug] Harold. MARNIE [sobbing] After I jumped out the window, I heard Jerry scream. DOC [warning] Did I ask? MARNIE No? DOC You don't sound very sure. MARNIE [quick, panicky] No. You didn't ask. I'm sorry. DOC I think you need a reminder-- MARNIE Please! I remember! [long beat, then] I... love you. DOC Pancakes. MARNIE Pancakes? DOC Is the food on the table? MARNIE [long shaky sigh of relief] Yes. DOC Where did you sleep? MARNIE [blindsided] What? DOC Where did you sleep? MARNIE I didn't.... Oh, I was... knocked out. The food‑‑? DOC Please try and keep up. When were you knocked out? MARNIE That was later - after... Jerry. DOC Who did it? MARNIE Harold, I said it was Harold. DOC That knocked you out. MARNIE Oh, no. He did Jerry. DOC You're not following. Let's have a break. MARNIE [long wail] No!!! SOUND ELECTRIC HUM MARNIE Umumumumum. [jittery series of hums, like being electrocuted] MUSIC OUT SOUND HEARTBEAT SCENE 6. AMBIANCE WOODS, CHEERFUL SOUND CRUNCHING OF WALKING JERRY Marnie? MARNIE Yeah? JERRY Uh, This camping trip isn't too bad, eh? I mean, I know you didn't want to-- MARNIE [sweet] It's not too bad. Gloria had to beg me to get me to come, but... It's OK. JERRY I mean, what can you say against nature, right? Fresh air, secluded lake. Perfect for... skinny dipping? MARNIE I brought a suit. JERRY Ah... It'll be cool. MARNIE Probably freezing - that's a glacier-fed lake. But, yes, it will be fun. JERRY Good. You don't mind ... Gloria being kinda busy all the time? MARNIE Oh, you noticed? [laughs] She and Tim haven't stopped fooling around since we got here. MUSIC SUDDENLY CUTS IN SCENE 7. DOC Better now? MARNIE [gasping, shuddering, trying to force words out coherently] Better. Yes. Of course. DOC Good. Let's continue. MARNIE [snorty sob, then deep breath] All right. DOC Jerry died. MARNIE [almost a sob] Yes. DOC You loved him. MARNIE I think so. DOC You don't know? MARNIE I - I liked him, but we were just getting to know... each... other? [afraid she said something wrong, gasping snorty sobs] DOC [beat, then slightly disdainful] How sweet. MARNIE [she calms a bit] DOC Did you screw him? MARNIE No! DOC Of course not - pure sweet innocent you. MARNIE I-- I don't-- DOC [casual] Shut up. MARNIE [hiccuping gasp] DOC Where is Gloria? MARNIE Gloria? [starting to cry] She's my best friend. DOC Was that the question? MARNIE She... she... Um [trying to remember] she's dead? DOC [sigh, tsks] MARNIE No - no! She's - was - in the van. DOC Very good. [beat] When did you find her? MARNIE Uh - after the barn. I was trying to get away. [suddenly remembering] Jerry gave me the keys. DOC Good old Jerry. Go on. MARNIE I ran to the van, and Gloria and Tim ... were... [sobs] DOC Please be specific. MARNIE [through sobs] They were in the middle of - you know-- DOC Sex? MARNIE Yes. They were together, and someone had cut off... both... their... heads...! DOC [Tsks] MARNIE The heads were lined up next to them... like they were watching. DOC Charming. MARNIE Checking their progress. DOC Has the food arrived? MARNIE [gasp, stops herself from speaking, then dead calm] Yes. Momma is in the room. DOC What does she do? MARNIE [getting agitated] She opens the dish. DOC What is in the dish? MARNIE [almost incapable of speaking] Sssteam. DOC Look down at your lap. MARNIE [snort, hiccup] Yes. DOC What do you see? MARNIE My knees. Blood. The carpet. I'm glad the blood is all tacky, so it won't drip and ruin the carpet. They would be so angry. DOC Are they talking? MARNIE Yes. DOC Don't look. Just speak the words. MARNIE Momma says-- MUSIC OUT SCENE 8. MOMMA Three cheers for the founder of the feast. FRED Hip hip hooray-- [tapers off, when he realizes no one else is with him] Oh. LITTLE GIRL Can I eat the tail? LITTLE BOY Pancakes. OLD MAN PAN CAKES! FRED You just had to set him off! Didn't you? HAROLD [quietly] 1-2 buckle my shoe. OLD MAN PanCAKES! Lovely golden brown. MOMMA Nothing like a nice dinner together. SCENE 9. DOC Are there empty chairs? MARNIE No. They are all here. DOC What about your chair? MARNIE I'm in it. DOC Are you? Look back. MARNIE I'm strapped in. DOC You must have got free. MARNIE Yes. I-- [gasps and catches herself] DOC What? MARNIE I'm sorry. That wasn't the question. DOC Good girl. SOUND ELECTRICITY MARNIE [hums and groans with the jolts] SOUND HEARTBEAT SCENE 10. AMBIANCE OUTSIDE, PLEASANT WOODS JERRY Don't worry about it. It was probably just a hiker or something. MARNIE [mildly worried] But he looked so weird. His face was like a puzzle. JERRY It was just the bushes. MARNIE I know. JERRY I bet it was the weird guy we saw on the road on the way in. You know, the one that just stood there and stared as we drove past. You know. Now, we all agreed this weekend is for fun. SOUND SPLASH MARNIE What was that? JERRY What? MARNIE The splash? JERRY Wow, you need some serious relaxation. MARNIE But I heard a splash, and -- Something wet? JERRY Nonsense. [fading out] It's just last night's rain. DOC [whispered voice, very spooky] Marnie. MARNIE Jerry! I know you must have heard that! JERRY Marnie, you're making yourself into a basket case. There's nobody for miles around! It's perfectly safe. MARNIE But that voice-- DOC [quick echoey whisper] Marnie. MARNIE It knows my name! DOC Wake up! SOUND WOODS VANISH SCENE 11. MARNIE [Crying] Why can't you just leave me? DOC Now, that wouldn't do either of us any good, would it? MARNIE I want to stay there. With my friends. DOC And die? MARNIE [hiccups sobs, then uncertain] Yes. DOC I don't think that's quite true. MARNIE Yes. DOC You fought so hard to get here. MARNIE I walked on broken glass. DOC Poor toes. Poor little piggies. MARNIE [resigned] What do you want? DOC I ask the questions. MARNIE [sigh] Fine. Go on. DOC I also give the orders. MARNIE [beat, sniff] I'm ready. DOC Maybe you can learn the rules. [beat] Very good. Where are you now? MARNIE Right here. DOC Are you? MARNIE [unsure] Yes. DOC Close your eyes and when you open them, you will see clouds. MARNIE Clouds? DOC Do you see them? MARNIE I'm afraid. DOC Open your eyes. MARNIE Clouds. SCENE 12. OLD MAN k-k-k-k-ake. LITTLE GIRL Burn it. MOMMA Dig in! FRED Again? LITTLE BOY There's a face in my soup. SCENE 13. MARNIE [screams] DOC Don't backslide. MARNIE [screams and sobs] DOC [tsks] And we were making such good progress. [sigh] SOUND SINGLE SHORT JOLT OF ELECTRICITY MARNIE [gasps to a stop] DOC Just right. Thought I was going to lose you. MARNIE I can't look! Not at that! DOC Have to toughen you up. MARNIE I can't-- DOC Look down. MARNIE My lap. DOC And in your lap? MARNIE Hands. DOC Restrained? MARNIE Yes. DOC Really? MARNIE [unsure] Yes? DOC Then how will you escape? MARNIE I... can't. DOC That is not the right answer. MARNIE Please help me! DOC Are they very tight? MARNIE No. But if I get loose, they'll see. DOC But if you don't get loose while they eat, you will end up in the clouds. MARNIE Pancakes. DOC Precisely. Can you pull loose? MARNIE I have to brace it against my leg. DOC Good girl. Now you're thinking. Describe the room. MARNIE The table-- DOC I know about the table. Where are the windows and doors? MARNIE The windows are steamed over. DOC Doors? MARNIE Momma came from the kitchen. To my right. [slowly, carefully looking around] There's a door beside me. Over my left shoulder. DOC Watch them. Tell me what they're saying while you get your hands free. MARNIE I can't-- DOC Do you want it again? MARNIE No! [beat, breathing harshly] I can't look at them. DOC Listen. MUSIC SCENE 14. LITTLE BOY I'm not hungry. LITTLE GIRL I'll eat yours. I want to grow up big and strong. OLD GUY [mmm mmm mmm - chewing noisily] HAROLD Five, six. FRED Tasty, momma. As usual. MOMMA Oh, you! MARNIE Almost. DOC Talk to me, not them. MARNIE It hurts. DOC Life is pain. MOMMA Clean your plate, Hun. FRED He's a little butterball. MOMMA [cold as ice] That's not nice. FRED Sorry, Momma. Sorry! I love you. MOMMA Did I ask you? Harold - look at this mess. HAROLD Lay them straight? MOMMA You can take him and hose him off. FRED Yes, momma. MOMMA And soak that pillowcase. [cutesy] Can't have my good linens all stained. FRED Can I finish eating first? MOMMA [cold] I don't know, can you? FRED May I? MOMMA [sweetness] Of course, dear. MUSIC SCENE 15. MARNIE My right hand is free. DOC Don't struggle too much. These buckles are tough for a reason. MARNIE I think the one with the bag-- DOC Harold. MARNIE --is watching me, but I can't tell. DOC Does he say anything? MARNIE No... DOC Once you get your wrists free, what will you do? MARNIE The strap around my chest-- DOC And your legs? MARNIE I don't think that one is very tight. DOC Don't underestimate it. MARNIE Why are you helping me? DOC [kindly] I ask the questions. MARNIE Right. Sorry. DOC No need. Who am I? MARNIE What? I mean, I don't understand. I don't know. DOC I think you do. MARNIE No. I don't know why I'm here. DOC But you're not. MARNIE Not what? DOC Is your wrist free? MARNIE Yes. DOC Move your hands slowly to the buckle, then quickly unhook it. MARNIE Slowly. DOC Cats see movement. MARNIE Rods or cones? I forget. DOC Clouds. Watch the clouds. Unhook the strap. MARNIE Freeze. They're looking. DOC Don't move. Let them forget. MUSIC SCENE 16. FRED Should we feed HER? LITTLE GIRL Throw something at her. MOMMA A night without supper will do her good. Take Harold - there's a good boy. FRED Yes, momma. LITTLE BOY I want a finger. Can I take a finger? MOMMA If you're good. I'll save one for you. LITTLE BOY Good as goat. OLD MAN Gold. Gold is good. Golden brown. Pancakes.... k-k-cake! MOMMA Yes, popsy. All good. MUSIC SCENE 17. DOC And now? MARNIE They're looking away. Maybe they will leave me. DOC Not if they see your wrists are loose. Quick - choose. MARNIE Choose what? DOC Unbuckle and run or pretend you're still secure and wait. MARNIE My ankle hurts. DOC Then sit. MARNIE I'll put my hands back. DOC We will see. MARNIE D'you think they will? DOC I can't see the future. MARNIE Isn't this a memory? DOC Is it? MARNIE Where did I go when I got free? DOC I ask the questions. MARNIE But I don't remember. DOC Take it one moment at a time. Who am I? MARNIE A doctor? DOC Medical? MARNIE No. DOC Ah - now you're thinking. Let's get through this. MARNIE They've left the room. DOC You are alone? MARNIE The old man is still here. They'll come back for him. DOC What can you do about that? MARNIE I'll run. DOC He'll yell like a klaxon. MARNIE I've got the buckle undone. Now my legs. DOC Why don't you kill him? MARNIE What? DOC I ask the questions. MUSIC FADES TO "ROOM TONE" SCENE 18. SOUND STUMBLING FOOTSTEPS MARNIE I'm sorry - I thought I didn't hear you right. You said to-- DOC There are always pancakes in heaven. MARNIE Open the gates and let him [exertion] IN! OLD GUY Oof! [dying noises] SOUND SQUISH OF KNIFE INTO FLESH, GUSH OF BLOOD DOC Is there another knife? MARNIE I have it-- SOUND METAL COVER FALLS TO FLOOR MARNIE [wail] No! DOC Stop. MARNIE [quick] I'm sorry. The platter! Oh, god! DOC Steam. Clouds. MARNIE Jerry! DOC Don't look. MARNIE I can't -- DOC Jerry is gone. Do it for him. MARNIE [hissing whisper] Yesss. DOC Knife? MARNIE Cleaver. DOC Nice. MARNIE [turning a bit gleeful] Cleaver. Momma. Kitchen. DOC Sounds like a plan. MARNIE Thank you. DOC I love you. MARNIE [serious] That means a lot. SCENE 19. SOUND KITCHEN DOOR SWINGS OPEN DOC Keep down. MOMMA Hmm? What? SOUND HIGH HEEL FOOTSTEPS MOMMA Who's playing games? MARNIE [whispered] Come just a little closer. SOUND A COUPLE MORE FOOTSTEPS MOMMA Hello? DOC Now! MARNIE Ungh! SOUND KNIFE CUTS NYLONS, LEG. MOMMA [screams] SOUND BODY COLLAPSES, SHOE SCRABBLES ON TILE FLOOR, BLOOD SPURTS DOC Neatly done. Hamstring. Quick or slow? MARNIE No time. Ungh! SOUND KNIFE GOES IN AGAIN MOMMA [gurgling, choking] SOUND HANDS SKITTER ACROSS TILES, THEN FLOP AND DROP DOC [long sigh] Such a pretty color. MARNIE Looks good on her. DOC Four to go. MARNIE Jerry said it was the kid who... [almost breaks] ...got ...him. DOC You're finally taking this all seriously. SOUND THUMP OVERHEAD MARNIE How many stairs would the house have? SOUND DOOR OPENS A CRACK DOC [kindly] I ask the questions. You'll have to count them. MARNIE I should see if there's something longer. DOC Tablecloths can cloud the issue. MARNIE You and your clouds. SOUND FEET COMING DOWN THE STAIRS DOC six, five, four-- MARNIE Three, two one --- SOUND DOOR STARTS TO OPEN, THEN IS SLAMMED SHUT, BODY FALLS FRED [yell, groan] DOC Full point. SOUND DOOR SLAMS OPEN AGAIN FRED Momma? What are you doing--? MARNIE I ask the questions. DOC I love you. FRED I think you broke my-- urk! SOUND KNIFE PLUNGES INTO THROAT FRED [gurgling as he dies] DOC It's quite warm, isn't it? MARNIE Yes. DOC Hot. MARNIE Boiling. DOC [concerned] Steam? MARNIE [dismissive] Clouds. DOC [satisfied] Yesss. Time to go hunting. MARNIE Rods or cones? DOC Sticks and stones. MARNIE [chuckles] SCENE 20. SOUND CAREFUL FOOTSTEPS UP THE STAIRS SOUND CREAK, FEET STOP DOC Steady. Where are you now? MARNIE Almost to the top. DOC What do you see? MARNIE Hallway. Doors. DOC And behind you? MARNIE Just the stairs. DOC [stern] Did you look, or just guess? MARNIE [panicky] Sorry! I'll - I'll look. It's stairs. The door at the bottom is shut. DOC Did you shut it? MARNIE [almost a wail] I don't remember! DOC Calm down. One, two buckle my shoe-- HAROLD [off, calling] Three four, shut the door-- MARNIE [quiet, calming herself] Five six. Pick. Up. Sticks. DOC Harold is looking too. MARNIE [calm again] Yes. DOC Don't forget the children. MARNIE [breaks a little] Jerry DOC Yah, dear Jerry. HAROLD [coming closer] Seven? eight? Lay them straight? MARNIE [very quietly] Marco! DOC [chuckles nastily, then] Here in the hall, or one of the rooms? MARNIE Here. Here I have someplace to go-- SOUND DOOR WRENCHED OPEN AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS HAROLD Nine, ten - a big fat hen! DOC What will you do now? SOUND FOOTSTEPS COMING UP STAIRS SOUND GRIND OF FURNITURE BEING MOVED MARNIE [exerting herself] No one ever fights them. That's why. DOC What was the question? HAROLD Eleven, Twelve - dig and delve. MARNIE [exerting] Why do they always win? DOC Excellent. MARNIE I love you. DOC Of course. SOUND GRIND OF FURNITURE ENDS, HEAVY SOMETHING GOES THUMPING DOEN THE STAIRS MARNIE Hah! HAROLD [scream of outrgae] DOC Don't get too full of yourself-- SOUND STAB MARNIE [gasp of pain] LITTLE GIRL [flat] You broke the chiffonier. DOC It's low. You'll live. For a while. Kill her. MARNIE She's just a kid! SOUND SHUFFLING FOOTSTEPS BACKING UP, SMALL CHILD FOOTSTEPS STALKING, INTERMITTENT DRIPPING DOC You do not ask the questions! MARNIE [meek and in pain] No. I'm sorry! LITTLE GIRL We could have played. [tsks] SOUND KNIVES SHARPENING MARNIE You hurt me! LITTLE GIRL If I didn't, Harold would just have to. MARNIE I- I can't! DOC No time for breaks now. Give or take. [beat, solemn] I love you. MARNIE I'm sorry. SOUND MARNIE DASHES FORWARD MARNIE Ung! SOUND PICKS UP GIRL AND TOSSES HER DOWN THE STAIRS LITTLE GIRL [noises of indignation as she falls] SOUND THUMPS AND BUMPS DOC [whispered] No breaks. MARNIE I'm... hurt. SOUND STICKY NOISE DOC You should go home. SOUND [OFF] DOOR SLAMS OPEN MARNIE Harold! DOC In here! MARNIE Aah! HAROLD [incoherent high pitched scream] SOUND BODY SLAMS AGAINST DOOR, DOOR SLAMS OPEN, BODY TUMBLES INTO ROOM. MARNIE SCOOTCHES AWAY FROM DOOR. SCENE 21. SOUND MARNIE SCRAMBLES UP TO HER FEET DOC Out the window. MARNIE [panting heavily] SOUND FOOTSTEPS DRAG ACROSS THE ROOM, DRIPPING. SOUND POUNDING ON THE WINDOW MARNIE It won't open. DOC It is glass. MARNIE [long gasping breath, then] ungh! SOUND WINDOW SHATTERS DOC Out! MARNIE But I can't see-- DOC You can see what's in here. MARNIE [scream as she jumps] SOUND ELECTRIC NOISES SCENE 22. DOC Where are you now? AMBIANCE NIGHTTIME, OUTSIDE MARNIE I'm on the ground. What should I do? DOC [rueful] You don't ask the questions. MARNIE Zap me again. DOC It's much too late for that. Why aren't you running? MARNIE I think I'm broken. DOC Will that stop you? MARNIE I don't care any more. DOC Are you absolutely sure? SOUND DOOR BANGS OPEN, OFF MARNIE [crying, crawling] DOC Is it bad? MARNIE Yes. DOC I am sorry. MARNIE I know. HAROLD [howling] DOC I love you. LITTLE BOY [off] There she goes! HAROLD [howling] SOUND CHAINSAW REVS DOC Where are you now? MARNIE In deep shit. DOC Where? MARNIE Out back. SOUND HEAVY FEET RUN ACROSS GRAVEL, COMING ON DOC Where are you going? SOUND BODY DROPS MARNIE [muffled, crying] Nowhere. DOC Nowhere? MARNIE [panting, crying a little] I can't. My leg. SOUND ROAR OF CHAINSAW GETS CLOSER DOC What do you want? MARNIE How can you ask that? DOC It's my job. MARNIE [beat] Jerry-- DOC But Jerry's-- MARNIE [sob] Yes! DOC Very well. Let's take that break. SOUND ELECTRIC HUM MARNIE Umumum SOUND HEARTBEAT SCENE 23. AMB NICEY WOODS SOUND FOOTSTEPS JERRY [teasing] What took you so long? MARNIE [bright] Sorry. Got a little caught up. JERRY Is there anything wrong? MARNIE No, Not anymore. JERRY Wanna go down to the lake? MARNIE More than anything. SOUND FOOTSTEPS IN LEAVES SOUND ECHOEY, DISTANT - CHAINSAW, MARNIE'S SCREAMS CLOSER OLIVIA Now that you know how to find us, you'll have to come back. Maybe next week? Don't be a stranger - we have enough of those already... *********************************************************** The "Truth": This story is going on inside the disturbed mind of a victim of a "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" type event. Her boyfriend and other friends were killed by this creepy family of cannibals, and she was captured and chained to a chair. At first it sounds like she is being psychoanalyzed after the fact, but eventually it becomes clear that this is not "after" anything, she is still stuck in the events she is describing. The "Doctor" voice is, in fact, inside her head, and seems to represent her logic or her survival instinct - keeping her head clear and focused while the rest of her is busy panicking. For example, the voice guides her to look around, to avoid things that are disturbing, and to focus on getting herself free. When all else fails, Doc "shocks" Marnie into a faint, where she experiences a pleasant flashback/dream to calm her down before returning to reality. To add to the dreamlike atmosphere of the story, and the connectedness of the two, the voices of Marnie and Doc are both played by me, and rotate - moving across the soundscape to trade places - very slowly throughout the episode. At the end, when there is no remaining hope, Marnie begs Doc for the shock - so she can be unconscious and "in a better place" when they ultimately kill her - and Doc kindly allows it.
274 - Why Don't Young People Hear the Branch Creak?
Podketeers - A Disney-inspired podcast about art, music, food, tech, and more!
This week we celebrate the Haunted Mansion's birthday, we get a look into the upcoming Muppets Haunted Mansion special, Imagineering is honored by Fast Company, prices for the new Galactic Starcruiser experience are released plus we're super excited to talk about the release of our very first enamel pin! Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/373 Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here: https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they like to call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to: https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join us and other members of our community on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a --- Help us make a difference! Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com
Chapp Strongthroat (Jay Bee) inquires about returning a yacht he bought from Larry Yachtzee (Rob T).
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This week Aries and Andy discuss an array of topics including the Tina Turner documentary and Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Social Media Instagram: @SpearsBergPod Twitter: @SpearsBergPod Facebook: SpearsBergPod Patreon: SpearsBergPod Youtube: SpearsBergPod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spears-and-steinberg/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President of fast-growing ActionSA, Herman Mashaba, has highlighted that there are about 40,000 medical posts frozen and more than 500 unemployed doctors who want to help fight Covid-19 - but can’t get jobs. Meanwhile, taxpayers have footed the bill for Cuban medical personnel. He shares the details of the #HireOurMedicalHeroes campaign and why new hospital staff need full-time jobs - and not the ‘evil’ of contracts while they are exposed to the virus. He also dissects slow vaccine delivery and the government's empty coffers. and points out that corruption is the reason for the state healthcare sector failures.
President of fast-growing ActionSA, Herman Mashaba, has highlighted that there are about 40,000 medical posts frozen and more than 500 unemployed doctors who want to help fight Covid-19 - but can’t get jobs. Meanwhile, taxpayers have footed the bill for Cuban medical personnel. He shares the details of the #HireOurMedicalHeroes campaign and why new hospital staff need full-time jobs - and not the ‘evil’ of contracts while they are exposed to the virus. He also dissects slow vaccine delivery and the government's empty coffers. and points out that corruption is the reason for the state healthcare sector failures.
Cody Carnes, Brandon Lake, Josh Baldwin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Paul & Hannah McClure - these are only a few of the incredible artists that today’s guests have produced. The Creak Music in Franklin, TN is comprised of Brad King, David Leonard, & Seth Talley. Together they’ve received multiple Grammy nominations, Dove Awards, & many others – all for writing & producing the songs over the past 10+ years that have marked us. The production side of worship is so so important. Not just for capturing the song, but for how they carry the Spirit of God within them. As worship leaders, musicians, & vocalists there is so much to learn from those in these roles that will directly shape your ability. This is a conversation that will spark your creativity & open your eyes to the beauty of sound. Mentioned in the Episode The Creak Music The Creak Music’s Instagram If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! Also, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at podcast@worshiponline.com & tell us how we can better serve you and your church through this podcast. Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE 2-week subscription to Worship Online at worshiponline.com/podcast! The Worship Online Podcast is produced by Worship Online in Nashville, TN. Hosted & Produced by Josh Kluge Backing Tracks by Johnluke Lewis
Get-Fit Guy's Quick and Dirty Tips to Slim Down and Shape Up
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This Sunday night we'll be welcoming back Small Town Monsters film director Seth Breedlove to BTE Radio's Creature Features. Joining Seth will be joined by Brandon Dalo the film's producer. Shawn Donley and Marianne Donley of Dark Shadow Ghost Tours and Panic'D will be back with us this week during the first half hour for the latest episode of the Haunted Spotlight. Then at 8:30 Seth and Brandon will join us. Eric, Marie and Karyn be talking with Seth and Brandon about the second release in the Small Town Monsters series “The Beast of Whitehall,” their new project set to begin filming in 2016, “The Boggy Creek Monster.” Plus, we'll revisit their first successful project The Minerva Monster. Minerva Monster, the first documentary film is directed by Seth Breedlove, and produced by Jesse Morgan and Alan Megargle. Minerva Monster is the first in a series of documentaries called Small Town Monsters. Setting aside all the drama, and preamble of previous “monster” documentaries, Minerva Monster will tell the story through witness interviews; the real story, in the words of those who lived it. The film was officially released on May 16th at the Ohio Bigfoot Conference and is available for purchase on the Small Town Monsters website. Seth and company have already had very successful screenings of the film around Ohio including the Minerva Monster Festival in Minerva Ohio. The next STM film, titled "Beast of Whitehall" is set for release in the spring of 2016. The film is directed by Seth Breedlove and Produced by Brandon Dalo. It will focus on a seminal creature sighting that occurred in 1976 in the town of Whitehall, NY. The SMT crew has kicked off a Kickstarter campaign to begin funding of the third film in the Small Town Monster series, “Boggy Creek Monster,” based on the seminal Bigfoot case made famous in the Legend of Boggy Creek; The Fouke Monster. Their third movie will be focus on the ongoing Boggy Creek sightings. Lyle Blackburn, author of Beast of Boggy Creek will be an acting producer and consultant on the project About our guests: Seth Breedlove is a freelance investigative journalist and podcast host. He has contributed content to numerous websites on a variety of topics. He served as a columnist for the Massillon Independent, helming a weekly column titled "Slice of Life" that ran on the front page of the paper. In addition to his column he has covered news stories and daily assignments for the Medina Gazette. He co-hosts a pop culture podcast called Ancillary Characters with his friends Allen and Paul. A new media enthusiast, Seth began podcasting in the mid-00's and continues to test the boundaries of the medium each week. In 2014 he started SasWhat: A Podcast About Bigfoot with co-host Mark Matzke where each week they discuss the subject as a whole and interview various personalities from the field. Seth has also researched and examined historical Bigfoot reports from across the country, compiling an extensive database of newspaper articles dating back to the early 1800's. He maintained a bi-weekly column for the Ohio Bigfoot Conference which examined possible Bigfoot historical newspaper reports from around the state of Ohio. Small Town Monsters is an independent film series that explores lost and bizarre history around the United States. "Minerva Monster" was the first film in the series and saw its release in late Spring of 2015. In addition to film, STM is also merchandise, and other media devoted to this same subject matter. Small Town Monsters was the brainchild of Seth Breedlove, director of Minerva Monster. In addition to film, STM is also merchandise, and other media devoted to this same subject matter. Small Town Monsters was the brainchild of Seth Breedlove, director of Minerva Monster. http://www.smalltownmonsters.com/home.html https://www.facebook.com/smltownmonsters https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/minervamonster/boggy-creek-monster Tune in to this episode of Creature Features here at BTE Radio with Seth Breedlove and Brandon Dalo as we talk about Small Town Monsters.