Podcast appearances and mentions of jim mcdoniel

by Jim McDoniel Gather ‘round This is all I can do for you I can't do this anymore Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Marsha Harman as Dot, Kat Hoil as Abbie, Symphony Sanders as Young Lily, Hilary Williams as Joey, Eli Barraza as Lina, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Nate DuFort as Calvin Lyle, David Rheinstrom as Colin, Dallis Seeker as Grant, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Matt Young as Tim. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Alexander Danner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, assistant director Lauren Grace Thompson, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

by Jim McDoniel Facing our fears I would not show you this Things change Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Kat Hoil as Abbie, Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Ele Matelan as the Waitress, Sebastian Orr as the Proprietor, Eli Barraza as Lina, Mark Soloff as Silas, Matt Young as Tim, Ele Matelan as Lark, Sebastian Orr as Abbot, Mark Soloff as the Reverend Silas Lodge, and Amelia Bethel as Marisol. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Alexander Danner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, assistant director Lauren Grace Thompson, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

by Jim McDoniel He's here He's not here None of us really know Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Mark Soloff as Silas, Pat King as Chester, Kat Hoil as Abbie, Anuja Vaidya as Norah, and Michael Turrentine as Wes. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveen, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, assistant director Lauren Grace Thompson, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want a quick reminder of our story so far in preparation for Season Five? Spikes is here to help remind you what happened! Content warnings for this episode can be found here. This episode features: Isa Ramos as Spikes Cabrera, with the cast of Unwell. Written by Jim McDoniel, with clips from episodes by Jessica Best, Bilal Dardai, Jim McDoniel, and Jessica Wright Buha, with sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, recording engineer Mel Ruder, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming March 1, 2023: the final season of Unwell. Find content warnings here, and a transcript here. === Trailer featuring Marsha Harman, Michael Turrentine, Anuja Vaidya, Clarissa Cherie Rios, Joshua K. Harris, Pat King, and Kat Hoil. Written by Jessica Best, Bilal Dardai, Jim McDoniel, and Jessica Wright Buha. Sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Produced by Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, Loyal Polices...to Our Fair City. We're so excited to share this feed drop- the show that kicked off our work in audio fiction with HartLife NFP. If you enjoy this episode- we hope you'll take a moment to check out the rest of Our Fair City. The following audio record comprises Season One of the glorious True Histories of the HartLife Corporation in its entirety. We hope you enjoy this remastered and reissued version. To read more about this new edition of Season One, click here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp The Narrator— Ansel Burch Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Jack— Mark Soloff Neal Henderson— Sebastian H. Orr Old Lady— Lauren Faits Alison Dalton— Nina O'Keefe Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Clay— Tyler Samples Sandy— Abby Doud Peat— Jared Latore MolePerson Overseer— Jeffrey Gardner Vice President Davenport— Ben Aldred Special Agent George Chamberlain— Jim McDoniel Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman The Professor— Ginneh Jolan The Dean— Jim McDoniel The TA— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Clayton Faits, with Ansel Burch, Jim McDoniel, Frank Sjodin. Directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeau. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

by Jim McDoniel In Memoriam Where are you going? Consequences Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Mark Soloff as Silas, Clint Worthington as Russell, Kat Hoil as Abbie, Anuja Vaidya as Norah, and Michael Turrentine as Wes. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Alexander Danner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

by Jim McDoniel Who is on the inside? Normal meeting protocol Get what's coming to you Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Pat King as Chester, Kat Hoil as Abbie, Marsha Harman as Dot, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Krista D'Agostino as Hazel, Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Corrbette Pasko as Maureen, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Sebastian H Orr as **$&#*$, Ele Matelan as &&@)@*&, Eleanor Hyde as Eugenia Hewitt, and Tina Daniels, Newt Schottelkotte, Bob Raymonda, Jeffrey Nils Gardner, Kris Kaiyala, Leeman Kessler, Kat Evans, and Sydney Penny as the Mt. Absalom townspeople. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveen, directed by June Thiele, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, produced by haydée r. souffrant, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look yourself in the eye Things were missed Therapy can help. === Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Kat Hoil as Abbie, Julia Schifini as Gail, June Thiele as Dr. Kells, Jeffrey Nils Gardner as a Jerk. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer Ani Enghdahl, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Searching. Protecting. Supporting. Searching. Protecting. Supporting. Searching. Protecting. Protecting ProtectingProtectingProtecting ProtectingProafiffgitProifvitingp === Unwell will return on March 2nd, 2022 Featuring Marsha Harman, Michael Turrentine, Anuja Vaidya, David Rheinstrom, Clarissa Cherie Rios, Joshua K. Harris, Pat King, June Thiel, and Kat Hoil. Written by Jessica Best, Bilal Dardai, Jim McDoniel, and Jessica Wright Buha. Sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Produced by Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starship Iris is still on hiatus, but in the meantime, we're dropping the first episode of friend of the show, award-winning Midwestern Gothic audio drama Unwell.You can read a transcript for this episode here: https://www.unwellpodcast.com/s1e1-homecoming-transcriptThis episode features: Clarisa Cherie Rios as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Clint Worthington as Russel Epstien, Bethany Hart as Cynthia Harper, LaQuin Groves as Dale, Mark Soloff as an old man on the edge of town, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Pat King as Chester, Sebastian Orr as [REDACTED], Ele Matelan as [REDACTED]. Voices by Alex Brown, Jeff Van Dreason, Eric Silver, Julia Schifini, Amanda McSweene-Geehan, Michelle Nickolaisen, Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Miscagave and Bridge Greene. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Ryan Schile, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.Content Advisories. This Episode contains:Jump scaresAggressive DogsAnimals in peril (but not hurt)Creepy noisesUncomfortable social situationsThreatening whispersBroken limbsAutomobile scares

A watched email never updatesConnecting the dotsFilthy meat eaters=== Tell us more about yourself in our Listener Survey!Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can be found here.Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfpThis episode features: Kathleen Hoil as Abbie, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Marsha Harman as Dot, Anuja Vaidya as Norah, Matt Young as Tim, Dallis Seeker as Grant, Ele Matelan as [REDACTED], Sebastian Orr as [REDACTED]. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Ryan Schile, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, theme music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer TH Ponders, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

by Jim McDonielBack in.Of course it would be you.How could it be you?=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can be found here.Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfpThis episode features: Kathleen Hoil as Abbie, Anuja Vaidya as Norah Tendulkar, Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Shariba Rivers as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, and Amelia Bethel as Marisol.Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Alexander Danner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, associate producer TH Ponders, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

by Jim McDonielThe Past.What do you want?I just want to help.=== Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.A Transcript for this episode can be found here.Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfpThis episode features: Michael Turrentine as Theodore Wesley, Shariba Rivers as Lily, Kathleen Hoil as Abbie, Regina Renee Russell as Evelyn Wesley, David S Dear as Thomas Wesley, Dallis Seeker as Grant Fenwood, Corrbette Pasko as Mrs. Epstien, David Rheinstrom as Colin Fenwood, Tanja Milojevic as Mrs. Stanley and Suzie, and Jeffrey Nils Gardner as Mr. Carpenter.Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, directed by Mikael Burke, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Eli Hamada McIlveen, Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

Unwell will return: February 17, 2021Mom?===Read a transcript for the trailer here.Content warnings for the trailer here.Featuring: Ansel Burch, Kathleen Hoil, Marsha Harman, Pat King, Joshua K. Harris, Michael Turrentine and Shariba Rivers.Written by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, with Jim McDoniel, with sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Executive producer Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. By HartLife NFP

We're excited to share this special episode originally released on the Unwell Patreon- if you'd like to hear more specials like this, join us at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp!Content warnings for this episode can be found here.A transcript for this episode can be found here.Thank you so much for listening, spreading the word, and helping us financially when you can.This episode features Krista D'Agostino as Hazel, Kathleen Hoil as Abbie, Marsha Harman as Dot, Linsey Falls as Jacob Tinley, and Pat King as Chauncy Warren.Written by Jim McDoniel, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, with recording engineering by Mel Ruder. Sound Design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Produced by Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. With field recordings from Lapland Collection- "Only in Lapland."

Jim has used his DJT background in many interesting ways including museum work, writing, and many role playing games! Listen for another great tale of a DJT alumni. 

We're excited to share this special episode originally released on the Unwell Patreon- if you'd like to hear more specials like this, join us at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp! Content warnings for this episode can be found here. A transcript for this episode can be found here. Thank you so much for listening, spreading the word, and helping us financially when you can. This episode features Krista D'Agostino as Hazel, Kathleen Hoil as Abbie, Marsha Harman as Dot, Linsey Falls as Jacob Tinley, and Pat King as Chauncy Warren. Written by Jim McDoniel, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, with recording engineering by Mel Ruder. Sound Design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Produced by Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. With field recordings from Lapland Collection- "Only in Lapland."

On Snowstice Eve, a miracle has occurred. The full audio from our last live stream is available just in time to give you an idea of what to expect in tomorrow’s live stream. What could be more appropriate as the spirit of Snowstice fills our livers than a show which was chock full of spirits as well. The Starlight Radio Dreams team came together for an hour of comedy and thrill. This show marked the official beginning of our fifth season with interviews, shorts, a monologue and a new serial episode from Public Domain Adventure Team. Written and Directed by Kat Evans, Jared McDaris, Jim McDoniel and Ansel BurchFeaturing the Vocal Talents of Jared McDaris, Kat Evans Ansel Burch and Derrick Gaetke.Sound edited by Ansel Burch.The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott

From the brilliant mind of Jim McDoniel, comes a look at ourselves through a mirror darkly. A hilarious, spooky and dark take on our beloved variety show, or any other variety show you may be more familiar with. You’ll just have to squint harder. Written by Jim McDoniel. Kat Evans as Lysandra Malice, Menu and Gothica. Jared McDaris as Caecilius Malice, PC and Bad Decision Cat. Ansel Burch as Burlington Showtime and Reason Cat. The SRD theme for piano and organ were written and performed by Arne Parrott. Sound design by Ansel Burch.

TRANSCRIPT: Jim McDoniel is a writer of monsters and mirth, not always in that order. He also writes radio plays. He holds a Masters degree in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University. He is a writer for the podcasts Our Fair City and Unwell. He was a finalist in Deathscribe 10 for his piece, “Monstruos.” … Continue reading Gateways: “The Vampires of Earth” by Jim McDoniel read by Ansel Burch →

Jim McDoniel is a writer of monsters and mirth, not always in that order. He also writes radio plays. He holds a Masters degree in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University. He is a writer for the podcasts Our Fair City and Unwell. He was a finalist in Deathscribe 10 for his piece, “Monstruos.” and … Continue reading Gateways: “Of The Legumen” by Jim McDoniel read by Ryan Bond →

by Jessica Best Halloween made manifest Everyone’s invited The boundaries are breached === Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Shariba Rivers as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Isa Ramos as Spikes, Mark Soloff as [REDACTED], Krista D’Agostino as Hazel and Pat King as Chester. Mt Absalom Evil laugh contest participants: Jessica Wright Buha, Jessica Best, Bilal Dardai, Jim McDoniel, Eleanor Hyde, Jeffrey Nils Gardner, Ryan Schile, Tara Schile, Marsha Harman, Amelia Bethel, Joshua K. Harris, Michael Turrentine, Max Kreisky, Josh Rubino, Whitney Johnson, and Christopher J. Wilson. Written by Jessica Best, sound design by Ryan Schile, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP. Music and lyrics for“My Boyfriend is a Jack O’Lantern” by Jessica Best. Lyrics for“Do the Trick Or Treat” and “The Graveyard Shuffle” by Jessica Best, with music by Stephen Poon. All songs performed by Clayton Faits (Guitars), Joe Griffin (Guitars), Dan Schaeffer (Bass), David Schaeffer (Drums), Betsey Palmer (Lead vocals on “My Boyfriend is a Jack O’Lantern,” backing vocals on “Do the Trick Or Treat” and “The Graveyard Shuffle”), Stephen Poon (Backing Vocals and Yells on “Do the Trick Or Treat”), Michael Turrentine (Lead Vocals on “Do the Trick or Treat,” backing vocals on “The Graveyard Shuffle”), Jeffrey Nils Gardner (Lead vocals on “The Graveyard Shuffle.”). Recorded by Daniel Christain and Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Mixed and mastered by Gunnar Jebsen

by Jim McDoniel Money worries A visit to the library A Rubicon is crossed === Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp This episode features: Joshua K. Harris as Rudy, Ben Aldred as the Technician, Marsha Harman as Dot, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Krista D’Agostino as Hazel and Pat King as Chester. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Sarah D. Espinoza, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

A second date A third meeting Lily shares a secret === Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp Buy Merch at www.unwellpodcast.com This episode features: Isa Ramos as Spikes, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Stephanie Murphy as Ginger, Krista D’Agostino as Hazel, Jeffrey Nils Gardner as Mason, Mark Soloff as REDACTED, and Tom Dyke as Mort. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Ryan Schile and Jeffrey Nils Gardner, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

Some things burn. Some do not. Lily makes a new friend.   Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. A Transcript for this episode can be found here. Support Unwell and HartLife NFP on Patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp Buy Merch at www.unwellpodcast.com This episode features: Shariba Rivers as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Mark Soloff as [REDACTED], Pat King as Chester, Symphony Sanders as Young Lily, and Hilary Williams as Joey. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Eli McIlveen, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Jim McDoniel. Jim McDoniel is a writer of monsters and mirth, not always in that order. He also writes radio plays. He holds a Masters degree in Writing and Publishing from DePaul University. He is a writer for the podcasts Our Fair City and Unwell. He was a finalist … Continue reading Gateways: “Cephalophore” By Jim McDoniel, read by Alex B. Reynolds →

TRANSCRIPT: This story is written by Jim McDoniel. He writes radio plays and novels with horror and humor, often at the same time. His radio plays have been produced by the Midnight Audio Theatre, Whiskey Radio Hour, WildClaw Theatre, and HartLife NFP. Currently he writes for the podcast Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic Mystery. This is “Buttons” … Continue reading Gateways: “Buttons” by Jim McDoniel →

In which the plot thickens and danger emerges. Content advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for this episode here. Unwell Season Two- coming January 2020. This episode features: Shariba Rivers as Lily, Amelia Bethel as Marisol, Marsha Harman as Dot, Priya Mohanty as Dr. Alicia Laramie, Christopher J. Wilson as Tony, Jillian Leff as Selene, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Pat King as Chester, Mark Soloff as ^6fh6*7%%@, Sebastian Orr as &$^#&$#, Ele Matelan as @&*@^$&. “John the Revelator” is a traditional song, performed by Michael Turrentine, with backing vocals by Betsey Palmer and Jeffrey Nils Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Ryan Schile, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

In which Lily hunts for secrets and Abbie flaunts the (library) law. --- Content advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for this episode here. This episode features: Shariba Rivers as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Kathleen Hoil as Abbie, Krista D'Agostino as Hazel, and Michael Turrentine as Wes. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Eli McIlveen, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

Welcome to Mt. Absalom.  A Transcript of this trailer can be found here.   Content advisories for this trailer can be found here. This trailer was written by Jim McDoniel, with sound design by Hannah Foerschler, and directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. The trailer features David Rheinstrom, Marsha Harman, Jeffrey Nils Gardner, Nathaniel Ewert-Krocker, Kat Evans, Abby Doud, Krista D'Agostino, Ele Matelan, Pat King. Phoebetor by Mel Ruder. Unwell lead sound design by Ryan Schile. Unwell Executive Producers, Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner.

Loyal Policies- we're here with the first episode of HartLife NFP's new podcast- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery.  If you want to hear more, go subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, or listen at http://www.unwellpodcast.com. Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for this episode here. This episode features: Shariba Rivers as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Clint Worthington as Russel, Bethany Hart as Cynthia, LaQuin Groves as Dale, Mark Soloff as an old man on the edge of town, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Pat King as Chester, Sebastian Orr as &$^#&$#(, Ele Matelan as ))@&*@^$&. Voices by Alex Brown, Jeff Van Dreason, Eric Silver, Julia Schifini, Amanda McSweene-Geehan, Michelle Nickolaisen, Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Miscagave and Bridge Greene. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Ryan Schile, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

Lily Harper comes “home.” Content Advisories for this episode can be found here. You can read a transcript for this episode here. This episode features: Shariba Rivers as Lily, Marsha Harman as Dot, Clint Worthington as Russel, Bethany Hart as Cynthia, LaQuin Groves as Dale, Mark Soloff as an old man on the edge of town, Michael Turrentine as Wes, Pat King as Chester, Sebastian Orr as &$^#&$#(, Ele Matelan as ))@&*@^$&. Voices by Alex Brown, Jeff Van Dreason, Eric Silver, Julia Schifini, Amanda McSweene-Geehan, Michelle Nickolaisen, Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Miscagave and Bridge Greene. Written by Jim McDoniel, sound design by Ryan Schile, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music composed by Stephen Poon, recording engineer Mel Ruder, Theme performed by Stephen Poon, Lauren Kelly, Gunnar Jebsen, Travis Elfers, Mel Ruder, and Betsey Palmer, Unwell lead sound designer Ryan Schile, Executives Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner, by HartLife NFP.

From the audio notes of Abbie Douglas [They/them], PhD candidate in History (with a focus in urban planning) on the Fenwood Boarding House in Mt. Absalom, Ohio. A transcript of this trailer can be found here. Content advisories for this trailer can be found here. Performed by Kathleen Hoil, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, written by Jim McDoniel, with sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Unwell lead sound designer, Ryan Schile. HartLife NFP Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner.

From the audio notes of Abbie Douglas [They/them], PhD candidate in History (with a focus in urban planning) on the Fenwood Boarding House in Mt. Absalom, Ohio. A transcript of this trailer can be found here. Content advisories for this trailer can be found here. Performed by Kathleen Hoil, directed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, written by Jim McDoniel, with sound design by Jeffrey Nils Gardner. Unwell lead sound designer, Ryan Schile. HartLife NFP Executive Producers Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Nils Gardner.

Our second trailer for the upcoming Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery- coming to your podcast feed February 2019.   Welcome to Mt. Absalom.  A Transcript of this trailer can be found here.   Content advisories for this trailer can be found here. This trailer was written by Jim McDoniel, with sound design by Hannah Foerschler, and directed by Jeffrey Gardner. The trailer features David Rheinstrom, Marsha Harman, Jeffrey Gardner, Nathaniel Ewert-Krocker, Kat Evans, Abby Doud, Krista D'Agostino, Ele Matelan, Pat King. Phoebetor by Mel Ruder. Unwell lead sound design by Ryan Schile. Unwell Executive Producers, Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner.

Our second trailer for the upcoming Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery- coming to your podcast feed February 2019.   Welcome to Mt. Absalom. A Transcript of this trailer can be found here.   Content advisories for this trailer can be found here. This trailer was written by Jim McDoniel, with sound design by Hannah Foerschler, and directed by Jeffrey Gardner. The trailer features David Rheinstrom, Marsha Harman, Jeffrey Gardner, Nathaniel Ewert-Krocker, Kat Evans, Abby Doud, Krista D'Agostino, Ele Matelan, Pat King. Phoebetor by Mel Ruder. Unwell lead sound design by Ryan Schile. Unwell Executive Producers, Eleanor Hyde and Jeffrey Gardner.

HartLife NFP is thrilled to bring you the very first trailer for our new flagship show- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery, coming in February 2019.  A transcript for this trailer is available here. Content warnings for this trailer can be found here. Find out more by following us on twitter at www.twitter.com/unwellpodcast, on tumblr at http://unwellpodcast.tumblr.com, or on our website at www.unwellpodcast.com. This trailer features Shariba Rivers as Lily Harper, Clint Worthington as Charlie, Krista D'Agostino as Melody, and Sebastian Orr as Jamie, with additional contributions by Ryan Schile. Michael Turrentine and Kathleen Hoil. This trailer was written by Jeffrey Gardner and Jim McDoniel, with music and recording engineering by DJ Catnip, and sound design by Jeffrey Gardner.

We're back with the fourth and final episode of Tales From Albuquerque! Early on in the process of setting up our Patreon, we had the wild idea of putting together a miniseries that told the story of Doctor Herbert West's time in the distant city of Albuquerque.  We would give this corner of the world of Our Fair City to a group of the best writers and designers the Audio Drama community has to offer, and see what bizarre tales they would create. Thanks to your support through Patreon, it is now a reality! This miniseries, told Rashomon style around a campfire by some of your favorite (or most reviled) characters. We hope you enjoy it, and thank you to all our listeners and especially our supporters on Patreon for making it possible. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Simon— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West—Ryan Schile Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Elbows—Abby Doud Dora— Kat Evans Nose— Mark Soloff Toes— Kat Evans The Bartender—Abby Doud Andrew Snidge—Frank Sjodin Written by Sarah Shachat, with Jim McDoniel.  Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Alexander Danner.  Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.

We're back with the third episode of Tales From Albuquerque! Early on in the process of setting up our Patreon, we had the wild idea of putting together a miniseries that told the story of Doctor Herbert West's time in the distant city of Albuquerque.  We would give this corner of the world of Our Fair City to a group of the best writers and designers the Audio Drama community has to offer, and see what bizarre tales they would create. Thanks to your support through Patreon, it is now a reality! This miniseries, told Rashomon style around a campfire by some of your favorite (or most reviled) characters. We hope you enjoy it, and thank you to all our listeners and especially our supporters on Patreon for making it possible. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Simon— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West—Ryan Schile Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Dora— Kat Evans The Bartender—Abby Doud Dr. Seth Brundle—Clayton Faits Written by Eli Barraza, with Jim McDoniel.  Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Eli McIlveen.  Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.

We're back with the second episode of Tales From Albuquerque! Early on in the process of setting up our Patreon, we had the wild idea of putting together a miniseries that told the story of Doctor Herbert West's time in the distant city of Albuquerque.  We would give this corner of the world of Our Fair City to a group of the best writers and designers the Audio Drama community has to offer, and see what bizarre tales they would create. Thanks to your support through Patreon, it is now a reality! This miniseries, told Rashomon style around a campfire by some of your favorite (or most reviled) characters. We hope you enjoy it, and thank you to all our listeners and especially our supporters on Patreon for making it possible. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Simon— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West—Ryan Schile Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Arenna— Kat Evans Meraya—Abby Doud Written by Gwynn Fulcher, with Jim McDoniel and Jeffrey Gardner. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Anna Rodriguez.  Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.

Early on in the process of setting up our Patreon, we had the wild idea of putting together a miniseries that told the story of Doctor Herbert West’s time in the distant city of Albuquerque.  We would give this corner of the world of Our Fair City to a group of the best writers and designers the Audio Drama community has to offer, and see what bizarre tales they would create. Thanks to your support through Patreon, it is now a reality! This miniseries, told Rashomon style around a campfire by some of your favorite (or most reviled) characters. We hope you enjoy it, and thank you to all our listeners and especially our supporters on Patreon for making it possible. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Simon— Mark Soloff Jason of Albuquerque—Ryan Schile Eleanor— Tara Schile Dr. Herbert West— Clayton Faits Dora— Kat Evans Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Dr. Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Snudge— Frank Sjodin The Bartender—Abby Doud Written by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with Jim McDoniel and Jeffrey Gardner. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Jordan Fehr. Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.

HartLife NFP is thrilled to bring you the very first trailer for our new flagship show- Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery, coming in February 2019.  A transcript for this trailer is available here. Content warnings for this trailer can be found here. Find out more by following us on twitter at www.twitter.com/unwellpodcast, on tumblr at http://unwellpodcast.tumblr.com, or on our website at www.unwellpodcast.com. This trailer features Shariba Rivers as Lily Harper, Clint Worthington as Charlie, Krista D'Agostino as Melody, and Sebastian Orr as Jamie, with additional contributions by Ryan Schile. Michael Turrentine and Kathleen Hoil. This trailer was written by Jeffrey Gardner and Jim McDoniel, with music and recording engineering by DJ Catnip, and sound design by Jeffrey Gardner.

Listen and Remember. ================== The show may be over, but the HartLife NFP isn’t going anywhere!  We’ll be releasing content on the Our Fair City podcast feed for the next few months (including listener questions episodes, blooper reels, and the Tales from Albuquerque miniseries), and launching our brand new show Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery in February of 2019.   To that end- we hope you will continue to support the HartLife NFP patreon at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp.  This funding is crucial to the company as we prepare to launch our new show- which we’ll be able to tell you much more about soon!   Thank you all so much for listening. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Foster Livy— Ansel Burch Elizabeth— Tara Schile Dr. Herbert West— Ryan Schile Loamy— Kat Evans The Bastard Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Dr. Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Shale—Jeffrey Gardner Mole Choir—Ben Aldred, Lauren Faits, Clayton Faits, Kat Evans, Abby Doud, Jeffrey Gardner, Angelica D’Souza, Ansel Burch, Stephen Poon Written by Clayton Faits, with Jim McDoniel and Jeffrey Gardner. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Mole Hymn score by Stephen Poon and Betsey Palmer. Mole Hymn production and recording by DJ Catnip, with additional instrumentation by Stephen Poon and DJ Catnip.  Mole Hymn Music Direction by Betsey Palmer.   Episode art by Dann Tincher.  Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.

If only we could rewind the clock and prevent this horror. ================== If you want to help us create more great audio drama, become a backer on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. We rely on the support of Policies like you to keep making this work- thank you so much for your support. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Foster Livy— Ansel Burch Clay— Clint Worthington Sandy— Abby Doud Coal— David Fink Jade— Rose Sengenberger The Bastard Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Lindsey— Kat Evans Lindsey— Kat Evans Lindsey— Kat Evans Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Loamy— Kat Evans Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Marcus Warren.  Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.

The Directors!  The Directors will save us, I'm sure of it. ================== If you want to help us create more great audio drama, become a backer on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. We rely on the support of Policies like you to keep making this work- thank you so much for your support. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Foster Livy— Ansel Burch Director Harrison— Cecil Baldwin Director Williams— Matt Young Director Sofia— Saren Nofs Snyder Director Kwon— Josh Mattingly Director Palmer— Beth Eyre Director Bettendorf— Hank Hewitt Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston Cromwell— Jeffrey Gardner Katherine Sullivan— Whitney Kraus Jones Voice of the HartLife Insurance Company— Kristen DiMercurio Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas Grayson— David Rheinstrom Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Old Man— Clayton Faits Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Mischa Stanton. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Iri Alexander. Special thanks to Josh Zagoren. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.

A tape just marked “Chamberlain,” with several unpleasant words scratched out.  Hmmm. ================== We’ll be going on our mid-season break over the month of January, but we’ll still have bi-weekly releases- coming up next, blooper reels from the first half of Season Eight.   We’d also like to give a shout out to one of our Manager level Patreon backers- James Battle.  James- in recognition of your contributions to the HartLife Corporation, please be advised that all nutriment dolled out to you over the next fiscal will be Blueberry, which the actuaries have determined will be your favorite.  Enjoy, Loyal Policy- you’ve earned it. If you want to join James and get your favorite flavor of nutriment, along with Our Fair City Ringtones, special bonus content, and more, become a backer for as little as $1 a month at www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Foster Livy— Ansel Burch Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Elizabeth— Tara Schile Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Executor Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston Moose— Jeffrey Gardner Special Agent George Chamberlain— Jim McDoniel Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Jacob Halton. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Overcast.

Loyal Policies- welcome to the Our Fair City 2017 Exclusion Day Special! This year we've got a special treat- the first episode of "Spookies Podcast" from the Andrew Snidge Podcast network.  This crossover with Spirits podcast was recorded live at Podcon 2017 in Seattle, and was a whole lot of fun.  You can listen to spirits podcast wherever you find your podcasts, or on the web at spiritspodcast.com. If you want more from the Andrew Snidge Podcast Network, become a patron of HartLife at patreon.com/hartlifenfp.  A pledge of just one dollar a month will give you access to scripts for Andrew Snidge's "Adventures in science," Our Fair City character playlists, and a whole lot more! You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Opal— Julia Schifini Amber—Amanda McLoughlin Ash— David Rheinstrom Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Environments Designed by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Simplecast.

I regret, dear listeners, that we must descend into that den of iniquity- the post-flood Tunnels. Perhaps some wisdom can be gained here, despite the direly un-Corporate nature of the locale? ================== Are you a Patron of HartLife NFP?   By giving monthly, you can help support Our Fair City and get access to more content like scripts from Andrew Snidge’s “Adventures in Science,” character playlists, and more!  Visit us at Patreon.com/hartlifenfp to learn more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Foster Livy— Ansel Burch Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Grayson— David Rheinstrom Archie— Mark Soloff Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Veronika— Ginneh Thomas Ash— David Rheinstrom Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner Limey— Lauren Faits Loamy— Kat Evans Peat— Jared Latore Clay— Clint Worthington Sandy— Abby Doud Jade— Rose Sengenberger Coal— David Fink Chert— Lauren Faits Shale— Jeffrey Gardner The Bastard Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Betsey Palmer. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity.

I have it!  We'll consult the Actuaries- surely they know what happened to the Tower. ================== Are you a Patron of HartLife NFP?   By giving monthly, you can help support Our Fair City and get access to more content like scripts from Andrew Snidge's "Adventures in Science," character playlists, and more!  Visit us at Patreon.com/hartlifenfp to learn more.   We're also excited to share that Gwynn Valentine of WBEZ's Pleasuretown will be writing the episode of our upcoming Herbert West Minisieries!  Thank you so much to all of our Loyal Policies who support us on Patreon for making that miniseries possible! You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Foster Livy— Ansel Burch Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits The TWO— Lisa Burton Old Man— Clayton Faits The THREE— Abby Doud Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Danielle Tanimura. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity.

We’re happy to share our 2017 Halloween Special, with special guest sound design by Eli McIlveen!  Go check out his show Alba Salix, Royal Physician– we think you’ll really enjoy it. You can support HartLife NFP’s work by going to Patreon.com/hartlifenfp and pledging to support the show monthly.  You’ll get access to monthly playlists, special scripts, and more. We’re also excited to share the names of more of the writers for the Patron-funded Herbert West Miniseries- the second story will be a tale of Albuquerque from Jeff Van Dreason and Alexander Danner, creators of Greater Boston! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Bookseller— Clayton Faits Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Eli McIlveen. Episode art by Daniele Levis Pelusi. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity.

I detest these Liminals.  The collaborations between Rogue Scientists and Rebel Policies will never bear the sweet fruit of Truth that the works of the HartLife Corporation do! ================== HartLife NFP is at a pivotal point in its life. With Season Eight, we are bringing Our Fair City to a close, and ramping up work on our next show. We've got a Dr. West miniseries in the works. We've never been busier. That work is possible in large part to the support we get from listeners and fans on Patreon. Some of them give $1 a month. Some of them have donated a year’s worth of algae bars. And to thank those amazing folks we like to share special insider treats. If you haven’t already become a Patreon supporter we’ve got an extra push. When we reach $650, we will release three scripts from Andrew Snidge’s audio drama “Adventures in Science!” (as transcribed by Jim McDoniel) on our Patreon feed for all our backers! Even better: these will be released under a Creative Commons Attribution/Non-commercial License. Want to record your own Adventures in Science?  Make a comic?  Use it in some other medium?  Go ahead---Andrew would be proud of you! But first you have to be a Patron. So head over to Patreon.com/hartlifenfp to help us make this happen. And then you get to read Adventures in Science. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. Foster Livy— Ansel Burch Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Grayson— David Rheinstrom Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Old Man— Clayton Faits Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity.

Hello Friends  This is Doctor Herbert West (but please- call me Herbert). We have taken control of the Department of Memory, and are here to bring you a quick refresher on the events of the last several years at the HartLife Corporation.  Ah- nostalgia!  Wafting like the sweet scent of Giant Badger musk in the morning.  Can you smell it, fellow scientists? Click here for content advisories. Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Written by Clayton Faits, Jim McDoniel, David Rheinstrom, Stephanie Spence, Mark Soloff, Jeffrey Gardner, and Betsey Palmer. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Stephanie Spence Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity.

Loyal Policies- please stand by.  I will be with you in a moment. ///    ///    /// HartLife NFP will return with the Final Season of Our Fair City on August 12, 2017 If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp.   By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and  get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more.  You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Moose— Jeffrey Gardner Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Doctor Moro— Mark Soloff Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Old Man— Clayton Faits Greyson— David Rheinstrom Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Written by Clayton Faits, with Jim McDoniel and Jeffrey Gardner. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Jacob Halton. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Jackbox.

What happiness for the MolePeople, to have direction from a human being again!  Surely Nathan Rourke has learned humility and loyalty to the Corporate Institution during his wanders.  I fervently hope he is ready to return to the fold–and bring with him the increasingly disloyal MolePeople. If you’d like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp.   By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and  get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more.  You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Loamy— Kat Evans Sandy— Abby Doud Clay— Clint Worthington Shale— Jeffrey Gardner Peat— Jared Latore Schist— Lauren Shippen Limey— Lauren Faits Ash— David Rheinstrom Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits The Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. Orr MolePeople— Zoe Von Embler, Iri Alexander,  Karim Kronfli,  Alexander Danner, Ryan Schile, Tara Schile, Jim McDoniel, Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by  Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip.  Episode Art by Lauren Faits. Production Management by Betsey Palmer.   Created by Clayton Faits.  Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity.

Dearest Policies, we know you hesitate to return to the warrens of the MolePeople. Truly, I find them as disturbing as you do. Believe me, though- if you are to preserve the glory of the HartLife Corporation, you must understand all of its True History.  Listen closely, Loyal Policies, and learn from the sins of Loamy the MolePerson and her disciples of No. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp.   By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and  get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more.  You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Loamy— Kat Evans Limey— Lauren Faits Schist— Lauren Shippen Peat— Jared Latore Chert— Lauren Faits Sandy— Abby Doud Clay— Clint Worthington Ash— David Rheinstrom Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner The Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Nathan— Clayton Faits Shale— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Ali Cantarella. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

Shun the Outsider, Loyal Policy.  Their un-businesslike conduct and unguided thoughts will only lead you astray.  Even if these Outsiders were once Loyal Policies of the HartLife Corporation- nothing can live outside of our Company's warm embrace.   The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp.  A special thank you to Vrai Kaiser, one of our Manager level backers-read their excellent essays and analysis here!  By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and  get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more.  You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Moose— Jeffrey Gardner Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Punted Rigger— DJ Catnip Cumulus Jane— Kat Evans Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity!

Join us as we dive below the Tower, back into the water-soaked warrens of the Tunnels.  While the waters have partially receded, great damage has been done to the property of HartLife.  Who will repair the domiciles and thoroughfares of the City? None other than...the MolePeople. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp.  By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and  get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more.  You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner Ash— David Rheinstrom Loamy- Kat Evans Clay— Clint Worthington Sandy— Abby Doud The Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Shale— Jeffrey Gardner Schist— Lauren Shippen Talc— Jim McDoniel Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon.  Episode art by Dan Streeting.  Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Field Notes!

Jim McDoniel, author of An Unattractive Vampire, is not only the second author to get published in the Sword and Laser collection, he's also a truth-sayer. About vampires. Like how they aren't sparkly (usually). Return to the vampire roots with him!

On this episode Paul and JF have a special guest: Jim McDoniel, author of the just released An Unattractive Vampire, second book released as part of the Sword & Laser Collection on Inkshares. The guys discuss Vampires, launching a book and to everyone's relief, JF's mic dies midway through the show. Everyone lived happily ever after. (Seriously, sorry for the bad audio. It is JF's fault)Check out our book picks for this episode and pick up a copy of An Unattractive Vampire immediately! Read it as fast as possible and then go review it. Go! Go! Go!

The Hunt for Snidge’s Body continues as Cassie, Dr. Caligari, and the MolePeople traverse trap-laden tunnels and perilous pathways to restore  Andrew’s brain to its rightful place.  Will rogue science, determination, and love win out?  Will all return to a comfortable stasis?  Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Cassandra Wilkins— Ele Matelan Loamy— Kat Evans Dr Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Clay— Clint Worthington Sandy— Abby Doud Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by David Tanimura.  Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Basecamp!

oin us as we return to the Doctor Montgomery Moro Museum and Memorial House- that lair of unapproved science and liminal thought.  Will Cassie finally be reunited with her Andrew?  Will Wynn manage his “projects” effectively?  Will Dr. Caligari ever be left alone to finish her experiments in peace?  Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Charles Wynn— Jared Latore Cassandra Wilkins— Ele Matelan Loamy— Kat Evans Dr Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Clay— Clint Worthington Sandy— Abby Doud The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Robin Simmons.  Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Capsule Force!

In tonight’s seasonal retelling of the True History of the HartLife Corporation, we rejoin Simon Von Hagens (Dead Disposal Driver) and Theodora Thoreau Roosevelt (Window Washer and Amateur Naturalist) as they spelunk deeper into the caves and warrens below the city in search of the Queen of the AntPeople.  Will they discover their new adversary, or will the come upon something much, much more dangerous to their corporate welfare?  Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Simon Von Hagens— Mark Soloff Theodora Thoreau Roosevelt— Kat Evans Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Photo shoot designed, produced, and directed by Ryan Schile, photography by Sebastian Orr, makeup by Tara Schile. Featuring (R to L) Tara Schile, Ryan Schile, Mark Soloff, Kat Evans.  Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Iron Galaxy!

We return to young Andrew Snidge, hapless yet helpful hero and recent recipient of firearm-based coaching strategies administered by Special Agent George Chamberlain.  Will the good Doctors Caligari and Moro be able to save his life, or is this curtains for Snidge?  Find out as the story of Our Fair City…continues. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Benedict—  Mark Soloff Balthazar— Antonio Brunetti Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Dr. Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Clay— Clint Worthington Sandy— Abby Doud Dr. Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Clayton Faits. Produced by David Rheinstrom.  Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip.  Production Management by Betsey Palmer.  Created by Clayton Faits.

Loyal Policies: we are incredibly pleased to share this extended edition of the Season Six Trailer! This preview contains spoilers for Season Five. Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan Flint— Clayton Faits Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Simon Von Hagens— Mark Soloff Project Manager Charlie Wynn— Jared Latore Theodora Thoreau-Roosevelt — Kat Evans The Voice of HartLife — Jeffrey Gardner Old Man— Clayton Faits Sully— Whitney Kraus Jones Director Harrison— Cecil Baldwin The Narrator— Ansel Burch Trailer arranged by David Rheinstrom.  Written by Clayton Faits, Jim McDoniel, David Rheinstrom, Mark Soloff and Stephanie Spence.  Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode artwork by Dann Tincher. Produced by David Rheinstrom.  Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip.  Production Management by Betsey Palmer.  Created by Clayton Faits.

Tensions run high as the survivors of the crashed lightning rig Stormhawk discover their much-needed supplies are going missing. Who is the thief? How will they survive with depleted survival gear? Will Loamy ever wake up? Neal Henderson—Sebastian H. Orr Alison—Nina O’Keefe Jack— Mark Soloff Greyson— David Rheinstrom Clear Skies Tim—Tyler Samples Loamy— Lise “Kat” Evans Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Written by Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Ryan Simmons. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Created by Clayton Faits.

Witness the ripples of the Stormhawk’s fall as they begin to spread through the corporate strata in this coda to Season Three of Our Fair City. Vice President Davenport —Ben Aldred Erin Davenport— Abby Doud Dr. Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman StreetSafe Sergeant— Mark Soloff StreetSafe Skeptic— Wyatt Kent StreetSafe Animist— Lizzie Lovelady Dr. Herbert West— Ryan Schile Dr. Montgomery Percival Moro— Mark Soloff Old Man Ulrich— Ryan Schile Lightning Rigger— Lizzie Lovelady Lightning Rigger — Wyatt Kent Lightning Rigger Chorus — Betsey Palmer, Clayton Faits, David Rheinstrom, Wyatt Kent, Lizzie Lovelady, Marsha Harman, Mark Soloff, Ryan Schile Sandy — Abby Doud Clay — Tyler Samples Written by Clayton Faits, Mark Soloff, David Rheinstrom, Stephanie Spence, and Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Jimmy Hasse. Created by Clayton Faits. This Episode is sponsored by The Cleansed, online at: www.thecleansed.com.

You can’t outrun the storm. Elizabeth Rourke —Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Neal Henderson— Sebastian H. Orr The Captain— Lisa Burton Allison— Sarah Moore Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Lucky Strike— John Nestler Loamy— Lisa Burton Cumulus Jane — Lise “Kat” Evans Meatsey — Kamron Palmer The Riggers — David Rheinstrom, Ryan Schile, Tara Schile Written by Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Dann Tincher. Created by Clayton Faits.

Elizabeth Rourke and Andrew Snidge, after reaching the tethering building for the Ghost Rig, contend with the restless dead, an unhelpful Traveler, and the world’s most obstinate lock as they struggle to reach the Rig and (hopefully) Elizabeth’s son Nathan. Elizabeth Rourke —Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Simon— Mark Soloff Lindsey — Lise “Kat” Evans Jerry — David Rheinstrom Moose — Jeffrey Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Ryan Simmons. Created by Clayton Faits.

Nathan Rourke travels the somewhat safer, much more official route down the corridors and up the elevators which lead to the Stormhawk, as he completes his next “assignment.” Nathan Rourke —Clayton Faits Loamy —Lisa Burton Lucky Strike — John Nestler Written by Clayton Faits and Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Steph Charaska. Created by Clayton Faits.

In which many parties converge on an elevator, new plans are made, new directions are plotted, and Andrew Snidge gets a little messy. Neal Henderson —Sebastian H. Orr Loamy —Lisa Burton Simon —Mark Soloff Nathan Rourke — Clayton Faits Andrew Snidge — Frank Sjodin Sandy — Abby Doud The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Jess Cwik. Created by Clayton Faits.

Old Tunnel. A dank, dark, dangerous path leading to the most dangerous of all institutions: a history museum. Fortunately, in this episode, nothing bad happens. Nathan Rourke — Clayton Faits Clay— Tyler Samples Ol’ Silty — Sebastian H. Orr Doctor Moro— Mark Soloff Written by Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Ryan Simmons. Created by Clayton Faits.

In which Neal Henderson meets several new friends, makes unconventional wardrobe choices, and returns to the loving embrace of HartLife. Neal Henderson — Sebastian H. Orr Theadora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Lise “Kat” Evans Allison— Sarah Jane Moore Betsey the Shovel— Abby Doud Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Loamy— Lisa Burton Agent George Chamberlain— Jim McDoniel Written by Jim McDoniel. Narration written and performed by Ansel Burch. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Created by Clayton Faits. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Ryan Simmons.

Season Two comes to its thrilling conclusion as things seem in danger of falling apart, the centre is unlikely to hold, and mere anarchy is most definitely loosed on HartLife. Narrator — Ansel Burch Dr. Herbert West — Ryan Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Dr. Emily Caligari— Martine Moore Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Agent George Chamberlain— Jim McDoniel Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Ryan Simmons, with special thanks to Ben and Amelia Aldred.

Everyone’s favorite Moles pay a visit to an extremely dubious Emergency Vet, are subjected to alarming medical procedures, fall under the tender attentions of the Woken, and have a touching bout of Peril-induced Honesty. Narrator — Ansel Burch Clay — Tyler Samples Sandy— Abby Doud Loamy— Lisa Burton Lindsey— Annie Calhoun Gallus Bray— Ryan Schile Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Artwork by Dan Streeting.

We catch up with our dear mole-friends as they struggle to free themselves, gain a deeper understanding of their emotions, and make it through the most awkward first date question of their short, anthropomorphized lives. In 2018, Jim McDoniel wrote an updated version of this script.  While we will not be able to re-record it, we encourage you to read both the new script and Jim's thoughts on why it was important for him to re-write it here. Narrator — Ansel Burch Clay — Tyler Samples Sandy— Abby Doud Loamy— Lisa Burton Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Artwork by Sebastian H. Orr.

Loamy takes Clay down the winding, wending paths of Old Tunnel, braves murk, mire, and Mold, to visit the wisest Mole this side of the muck. Narrator — Ansel Burch Clay— Tyler Samples Loamy— Lisa Burton Ol’ Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Dr. Moro— Mark Soloff The Mold— Ryan Schile Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Dann Tincher.

Sandy volunteers to help Loamy on a “special assignment,” Loamy sets her plan in motion, and Simon demonstrates that just because you’re a delusional loner on the fringes of society, doesn’t mean you can’t have a basic appreciation for tact and conversational graces. Narrator — Ansel Burch Clay — Tyler Samples Sandy— Abby Doud Loamy— Lisa Burton Simon— Mark Soloff Environmental Protection Doors— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Ryan Simmons.

In which Andrew Snidge is marginally sneaky, Dr. Herbert West is accidentally terrifying, and the identity of Jane Doe #753 is revealed! Narrator — Ansel Burch Dr. Herbert West — Ryan Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Jane Doe #753— Surprise Guest Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Illustration by Ryan Simmons.

Welcome, Loyal Polices...to Our Fair City. The following audio record comprises Season One of the glorious True Histories of the HartLife Corporation in its entirety. We hope you enjoy this remastered and reissued version. To read more about this new edition of Season One, click here. To hear the original recordings of Season One, start here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Nathan Rourke— Clayton Faits Jack— Mark Soloff Neal Henderson— Sebastian H. Orr Old Lady— Lauren Faits Alison Dalton— Nina O'Keefe Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Clay— Tyler Samples Sandy— Abby Doud Peat— Jared Latore MolePerson Overseer— Jeffrey Gardner Vice President Davenport— Ben Aldred Special Agent George Chamberlain— Jim McDoniel Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman The Professor— Ginneh Jolan The Dean— Jim McDoniel The TA— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Clayton Faits, with Ansel Burch, Jim McDoniel, Frank Sjodin. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Simmons.  Produced by David Rheinstrom.  Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.