Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin R Free

We're revisiting host Jo Reed's conversation with Golden Voice narrator Kevin R. Free. They discuss his impressive audiobook work, his acting career, and being named a 2023 Golden Voice narrator. Kevin is a multiple Earphones Award winner for a wide range of audiobooks, from children's stories to literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and fantastic science fiction. There are few narrators who can match his versatility and perceptive performances across genres. Kevin has had an extraordinary career, both in the recording booth and in theater as an actor, a director, a playwright, and an artistic director. He's recorded more than 450 audiobooks, including Martha Wells's wildly popular Murderbot Diaries series, Brandon Taylor's insightful works, and many memorable children's audiobooks. Listen in to Kevin and Jo's lively conversation to learn more about how he brings joy into the recording booth, the thought and care he puts into creating voices for every character, and more. Read reviews of many of Kevin R. Free's audiobooks on AudioFile's website Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Richard Powers's PLAYGROUND is a 2025 Audie Award Finalist for Audiobook of the Year. We're revisiting host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff's discussion of how the six narrators' words flow forth, immersing the listener in four central characters and the minute details that comprise their respective worlds. Sections lack titles or labels, so the distinct voice of each narrator is key to distinguishing which story is which. The performances of narrators Edoardo Ballerini, Robin Siegerman, Eunice Wong, Pun Bandhu, Krys Janae, and Kevin R. Free are equally deft; in fact, there is a consistency in pace and tone that makes this complex story accessible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're revisiting this discussion from Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly about this 2025 Audie Award Finalist in Science Fiction. Kevin R. Free is the perfect voice for Murderbot, the rogue security unit who would rather just be watching serials, but is protecting its humans — and having a mental breakdown. In a story that takes place immediately after NETWORK EFFECT, Murderbot, ART, and their humans continue to assist colonists on a planet marked for corporate salvage. Free's depiction of Murderbot's unresolved mental trauma is harrowing, especially as it digs into its memories to find the possible sources. There is plenty of action, too, as the team faces possible corporate and alien dangers and corruption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The fate of continents is written in water," this audiobook professes, and the vital role of the ocean is at the heart of this expansive listening experience. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss Richard Powers's new audiobook, narrated by a full cast. At the start, the narrators' words flow forth, immersing the listener in four central characters and the minute details that comprise their respective worlds. Sections lack titles or labels, so the distinct voice of each narrator is key to distinguishing which story is which. All six narrators' performances are equally deft; in fact, there is a consistency in pace and tone that makes this complex story accessible.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to share the first episode of Ask Your Father from Gideon Media. We hope you enjoy it. We'll be releasing a new season of Stories From Among The Stars soon. Lem, a human, and Mikey, an A.I., are piloting the first ever faster than light speed ship when they find themselves twice as far as they meant to go, without any fuel to return. They communicate with Earth using tiny faster-than-light-speed drives, which carry information for Mikey and questions for Lem from his kids. As they work together to solve the problem, they forge a friendship that could change the course of human history. Starring Rebecca Comtois, Kevin R. Free, Rob Maitner, and Sean Williams, written by Sean Williams, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner, music by Kent Williams. Cover art by Kate Kosma. Ask Your Father is available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so thrilled to bring you a new show from Gideon Media!!!! Lem, a human, and Mikey, an A.I., are piloting the first ever faster than light speed ship when they find themselves twice as far as they meant to go, and without any fuel for a return flight. The two of them communicate with Earth using tiny faster-than-light-speed drives, which carry information for Mikey and questions for Lem from his kids. As they work together to solve the problem, they forge a friendship that could change the course of human history, all while trying to answer the question “how did this happen?” And more importantly… “Why?” Written by Sean Williams Directed by Jordana Williams Featuring Rebecca Comtois, Kevin R Free, Rob Maitner, Barnaby Williams, Marlena Williams and Sean Williams Designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner Music by Kent Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so thrilled to bring you a new show from Gideon Media!!!! Lem, a human, and Mikey, an A.I., are piloting the first ever faster than light speed ship when they find themselves twice as far as they meant to go, and without any fuel for a return flight. The two of them communicate with Earth using tiny faster-than-light-speed drives, which carry information for Mikey and questions for Lem from his kids. As they work together to solve the problem, they forge a friendship that could change the course of human history, all while trying to answer the question “how did this happen?” And more importantly… “Why?” Written by Sean Williams Directed by Jordana Williams Featuring Rebecca Comtois, Kevin R Free, Rob Maitner, Barnaby Williams, Marlena Williams and Sean Williams Designed by Jeffrey Nils Gardner Music by Kent Williams

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Emily Connelly discuss a new audiobook in the beloved Murderbot series by Martha Wells. Kevin R. Free is the perfect voice for the rogue security unit who would rather just be watching serials, but is protecting its humans — and having a mental breakdown. In a story that takes place immediately after NETWORK EFFECT, Murderbot, ART, and their humans continue to assist colonists on a planet marked for corporate salvage. Free's depiction of Murderbot's unresolved mental trauma is harrowing, especially as it digs into its memories to find the possible sources. There is plenty of action, too, as the team faces possible corporate and alien dangers and corruption. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Recorded Books. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from HarperAudio. Get up-close to artists you admire with Willie Nelson's Energy Follows Thought, Melissa Etheridge's Talking to My Angels, and Jada Pinkett Smith's Worthy. Listen to samples at www.hc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Narrator Vikas Adam joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to discuss Abdi Nazemian's ONLY THIS BEAUTIFUL MOMENT, which he co-narrated along with Fajer Al-Kaisi and Iman Nazemzadeh. It's one of AudioFile's 2023 Best Young Adult Audiobooks, and each narrator gives a transcendent performance. It explores three generations of an Iranian family and is full of joy and anguish alike. Adam tells listeners about the preparation that went into recording this moving audiobook, working with his co-narrators, and what has stayed with him about narrating this work. Read AudioFile's review of the audiobook. Published by Harper Audio. AudioFile's 2023 Best Young Adult Audiobooks are: ANDER & SANTI WERE HERE by Jonny Garza Villa, read by Avi Roque FOR LAMB by Lesa Cline-Ransome, read by Tyla Collier, Kevin R. Free, Rebecca Lee, Jaime Lincoln Smith, Dion Graham, Angel Pean FREE RADICALS by Lila Riesen, read by Gilli Messer THE GRIMOIRE OF GRAVE FATES by Hanna Alkaf, Margaret Owen [Eds.], read by January LaVoy, Nicky Endres ONLY THIS BEAUTIFUL MOMENT by Abdi Nazemian, read by Vikas Adam, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Iman Nazemzadeh WARRIOR GIRL UNEARTHED by Angeline Boulley, read by Isabella Star LaBlanc For the full list of 2023 Best Audiobooks visit our website. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from HarperAudio. Get up-close to artists you admire with Willie Nelson's Energy Follows Thought, Melissa Etheridge's Talking to My Angels, and Jada Pinkett Smith's Worthy. Listen to samples at www.hc.com. Vikas Adam photo by Ilya S Savenok for Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the scariest night of the year, when we are allowed to turn our smiles upside down. Weather: “Summer School“ by Erin McKeown The voice of Kevin is Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren is Lauren Sharpe. Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show. Dates/Cities/Tix Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now! Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Desert Bluffs Logo: Sarah Melville Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents.

It's the scariest night of the year, when we are allowed to turn our smiles upside down. Weather: “Summer School“ by Erin McKeown The voice of Kevin is Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren is Lauren Sharpe. Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show. Dates/Cities/Tix Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now! Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Desert Bluffs Logo: Sarah Melville Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Know Your Narrator, Sara Hillis features the 2023 Audiofile Magazine Golden Voice, Kevin R. Free, whose voice is on over 450 fiction, non-fiction, children's, and adult books.

Kevin R. Free joins host Jo Reed for a conversation about his impressive audiobook work, his acting career, and being named a 2023 Golden Voice narrator. Kevin is a multiple Earphones Award winner for a wide range of audiobooks, from children's stories to literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and fantastic science fiction. There are few narrators who can match his versatility and perceptive performances across genres. Kevin has had an extraordinary career, both in the recording booth and in theater as an actor, a director, a playwright, and an artistic director. He's recorded 450 audiobooks, including Martha Wells's wildly popular Murderbot Diaries series, Brandon Taylor's insightful works, and many memorable children's audiobooks. Listen in to Kevin and Jo's lively conversation to learn more about how he brings joy into the recording booth, the thought and care he puts into creating voices for every character, and more. Read reviews of many of Kevin R. Free's audiobooks on AudioFile's website. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from BOLINDA. A world-leading audiobook and technology company, Bolinda publishes the greatest books you'll ever hear and inspire people to live their best lives through the power of storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg, Hal and Symphony continue their interview with the voice of Kevin, Kevin R. Free. They chat about how to get into voice acting and Kevin shares a story of a memorable audition. Plus they fill Kevin in on some GMNV inside* jokes. *it's been 0 days. Find out more about calzones on our Patreon. www.patreon.com/goodmorningnightvale Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Good Morning Night Vale is a production of Night Vale Presents Hosted by Symphony Sanders, Hal Lublin, and Meg Bashwiner Produced by Meg Bashwiner Edited by Felicia Dominguez Mixed by Vincent Cacchione Theme Music by Disparition

Meg, Hal and Symphony discuss episode 137 of Welcome to Night Vale: The Mudstone Abyss Part Three. They chat about amusement parks, the complexities of the Kevin/Lauren relationship and they are joined by the voice of Kevin, Kevin R. Free for a chat about voice acting, making the Mudstone series and much more.  Find out more about calzones on our Patreon. www.patreon.com/goodmorningnightvale Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Good Morning Night Vale is a production of Night Vale Presents Hosted by Symphony Sanders, Hal Lublin, and Meg Bashwiner Produced by Meg Bashwiner Edited by Felicia Dominguez Mixed by Vincent Cacchione Theme Music by Disparition

Kevin R. Free delivers a dazzling performance of Brandon Taylor's new novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Kendra Winchester discuss this story of contemporary artists living in Iowa City. Poets, writers, and musicians sit around at parties, in bars, and cafés, discussing what it means to be an artist. Their social lives are deliciously messy as they fall in and out of love. Free's narration moves between the viewpoints of the main characters with ease, creating a distinct voice for each one, and his performance is completely engrossing. Excellent listening from a new Golden Voice narrator. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Penguin Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Today's episode is sponsored by Dreamscape Publishing. Join Dreamscape Publishing as they celebrate Audiobook Month with mesmerizing tales, talented narrators, and endless inspiration for audiobook lovers everywhere! Join them online on social media or at their website, dreamscapepublishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden Voice narrators are the stars of the audiobook universe. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten are announcing the 2023 Golden Voice narrators, an accolade that honors those who have made significant contributions to the audiobook art form and celebrates the iconic skills they bring to their performances. Today Jo and Robin are celebrating Kevin R. Free, who has narrated more than 450 audiobooks since 2001, as well as being an actor, playwright, and an artistic director at regional theaters across the country. He narrates with an infectious energy, and his performances have earned him numerous Earphones Awards and Best Audiobook honors. Robin discusses a sample of his narration of DIZZY by Jonah Winter, which shows off Kevin's brilliant sense of musicality and rhythm, and highlights his many other audiobooks, including Martha Wells's beloved Murderbot Diaries series. Stay tuned for a conversation with Kevin here on Behind the Mic in July. Essential listening from Kevin R. Free: Martha Wells's Murderbot Diaries series RHYME'S ROOMS by Brad Leithauser SO THIS IS EVER AFTER by F.T. Lukens THE LAST SLAVE SHIP by Ben Raines THE LATE AMERICANS by Brandon Taylor Discover more about all of our Golden Voice narrators and their latest audiobooks on our website. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic podcast comes from audiobooks.com. Visit www.audiobooks.com/freeoffer for three free audiobooks with a trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg, Hal and Symphony discuss episode 135 of Welcome to Night Vale: The Mudstone Abyss Part One. They chat about the role of Kevin and the masterful performance of Kevin R. Free, what's going on with Desert Bluffs Two, and cosplay observations from tour. In the FanZone Calzone™ we hear from fans about the Cecil/Kevin relationship, cloning and donuts with fun names.  Find out more about calzones on our Patreon. www.patreon.com/goodmorningnightvale Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Good Morning Night Vale is a production of Night Vale Presents Hosted by Symphony Sanders, Hal Lublin, and Meg Bashwiner Produced by Meg Bashwiner Edited by Felicia Dominguez Mixed by Vincent Cacchione Theme Music by Disparition

Hi listeners! It's Renee, and today we're doing something a little different with the feed. Now that Badlands Cola is complete (for now) we thought we would use this post-season downtime to share some really cool shows with you. Today, we're swapping feeds with a show called Give Me Away! Give Me Away is an ensemble science fiction podcast about a spaceship that crashes in the Nevada desert...and screams. The screams of thousands of extraterrestrial political prisoners uploaded into its horrific mainframe. The only way to free them... is to transfer them into the bodies of humans willing to share their minds with an alien second consciousness. But who would volunteer for that? Graham Shapiro, divorced and adrift at age 50, is one of the first to raise his hand. I don't know about you, but this is the time of year where I crave bingeable content. Hook me in the first few minutes, and then throw me a pile of episodes that I can sink my teeth into, lose an afternoon to. And...oh wow, Give Me Away is 100% that. I'm so grateful that their team reached out to me because this...might be my favourite show right now? The pacing is impeccable, there's this beautiful prickly tension that just slowly ramps up throughout, and most of all, it does the thing that I personally think the best sci fi does, which is capture your imagination with some seriously human questions like...how much of your mind, body, and soul would you give up (honestly!) to save a stranger from the outer reaches of space? Give Me Away is an expertly produced show about radical hospitality, so give their pilot episode a listen now, and then make sure you check Episode 2 out at Gideon-Media.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy! TRANSCRIPTS: Transcripts for Give Me Away are available at www.gideon-media.com/transcripts. CREDITS: Give Me Away is written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Cover art by Kate Kosma. Featuring Sean Williams, Hanna Cheek, Kevin R. Free, Nat Cassidy, Diana Oh, Dani Martineck, Rebecca Comtois, Alba Ponce de León, Jorge Cordova, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, and Stephanie Willing.

Kevin R Free joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about x, x and x. Kevin is a multi-hyphenate: actor, director, writer, singer, artistic director and acclaimed audio book narrator. Kevin has a unique perspective with over thirty years professional experience in the theater, and is currently the artistic director at Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken. You can learn more about Kevin at his website and insta. Edited by: Oliver KleinOriginal Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

If you like SDITE, I think you'll like Give Me Away. This audio drama imagines: what if there was such a thing as consensual body snatchers, aliens that cohabit in the minds of willing humans. What does sharing a body look like? It incorporates the clammy shared-body fascination of Venom with the gentle comedy of All Of Me against the backdrop of a relatable contemporary social and political setting. I adore the concept of this show, and it's made by the team behind Steal The Stars, another fantastic sci-fi podcast! You can listen to Give Me Away anywhere you listen to podcasts, and find transcripts at gideon-media.com. This is episode one: Is That Thing Screaming? The screaming spaceship lands just as Graham Shapiro's life is falling apart. The world reels, and Graham makes some big decisions. Featuring Hanna Cheek, Sean Williams, Kevin R. Free, Nat Cassidy, Diana Oh, Dani Martineck, Rebecca Comtois, Alba Ponce de León, Jorge Cordova, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, and Stephanie Willing. Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello- Jeffrey here! Over here in Chicago, we've just kicked off recording for Season Five of unwell- it is so wonderful to be back in the studio with these actors, and I am SO excited for you to hear what we're working on. In the meantime- we're thrilled to bring you the first episode of Gideon Media's “Give Me Away.” It's a sci-fi thriller from Mac Rogers, who wrote some of my very favorite pieces of audio in the genre- including  The Message, LifeAfter, and Steal The Stars.  You can hear the rest of the series, and find credits, transcripts, and more at gideon-media. org. === The screaming spaceship lands just as Graham Shapiro's life is falling apart. The world reels, and Graham makes some big decisions. Featuring Hanna Cheek, Sean Williams, Kevin R. Free, Nat Cassidy, Diana Oh, Dani Martineck, Rebecca Comtois, Alba Ponce de León, Jorge Cordova, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, and Stephanie Willing. Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Transcripts are available at www.gideon-media.com/transcripts. Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Ivory Tower Boiler Room subscriber to watch the unedited video interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68928152 (CW: this episode contains discussions of sexual abuse) While Pride Month may be officially over, we're continuing with more thrilling LGBTQ+ Literature. Andrew is joined with author, Jonathan Parks-Ramage who opens up about the creation of his debut novel, Yes, Daddy (2021). This queer male summer thriller of a novel will not easily leave your mind, and if you happen to find yourself in the Hamptons, you'll be questioning any handsome older man near you. At the center of the novel is Jonah Keller, an aspiring playwright who turns to Richard Shriver, a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, for mentorship and guidance. However, Richard's mentorship quickly turns romantic and passionate, but Jonah soon realizes that not all is as it seems in Richard's lush embrace. Jonah heads out to Richard's idyllic sprawling Hamptons estate, and he soon is being preyed on by gay men in Richard's circle. During the interview we explore the topics of social class, power dynamics, whether the #MeToo movement accounts for queer male abuse, and religious trauma. Make sure to follow Jonathan on Instagram, @jprampage. Head to Jonathan's website to read more of his work: https://www.jonathan-p-r.com/ Get your hands on Jonathan's Yes, Daddy here: https://bookshop.org/books/yes-daddy/9780358697480 Or listen to Kevin R. Free's performance of the novel here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Yes-Daddy-Audiobook/0358449367 And add more queer male beach reads by getting Ryan O'Connell's Just by Looking at Him: https://bookshop.org/books/just-by-looking-at-him-9781797139739/9781982178581 Follow Ivory Tower Boiler Room on Instagram, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and Twitter, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Email us at ivorytowerboilerroom@gmail.com. Many thanks to the Ivory Tower Boiler Room podcast team: Andrew Rimby, Executive Director; Mary DiPipi, Chief Contributor; Nicole Arguello, Marketing Assistant; Kimberly Dallas, Editor The Weather Girls' "It's Raining Men" (C) 1982, Columbia Records and CBS Records International --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ivorytowerboilerroom/support

Kevin R. Free approaches the narration of Maraniss's biography of baseball player Glenn Burke with dignity and an engaged tone. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten discuss Free's skillful narration of Burke's biography, available from June 2-8, 2022, through AudioFile's SYNC program, which provides free audiobooks for teens all summer long. Having played in the 1970s, Burke is remembered for two things: he was gay at a time when the gay liberation movement was in its infancy, and he's credited as the inventor of the high five. A fine look at a ballplayer and the era he played in. Sign up for SYNC and discover all of this summer's available audiobooks, including the excellent SINGLED OUT. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Listening Library. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Highly imaginative"  - Portland Press heraldClauder Competion award winner!An errant spaceship has finally arrived at the new home world from a devastated Earth. Expecting a hero's welcome, they are surprised to find they are unwanted. Playwright Greg Lam, director Kevin R. Free and Literary Manager Todd Backus explore the themes, the challenges and the importance of using science fiction in stage productions. Host: Garen Daly; Producer/director: Mark SherwoodYou can find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, I Heart Radio, Google Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts from. You can also find us on our YouTube Channel, BostonSciFi.Thank you. Please comment, like and share. And if you have an idea for a podcast, please share it with us.

Narrator Amir Abdullah joins AudioFile's Michele Cobb to talk about BLACK BOY JOY, edited by Kwame Mbalia and written by 17 Black male and non-binary authors. BLACK BOY JOY is one of AudioFile's 2021 Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks, and it's a lively celebration of the power of joy in Black boys' lives. Amir, who co-narrated the audiobook with Taj Leahy, tells Michele the fun of narrating audiobooks for kids and families and the special preparation that went into voicing so many characters and a variety of stories from incredible authors. The narrator's engaging delivery of genres ranging from realistic fiction to poetry to sci-fi and fantasy will appeal to many middle-grade and YA listeners. Read AudioFile's full review of BLACK BOY JOY on our website. Published by Listening Library. 2021 Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks: ALWAYS by Morris Gleitzman, read by Morris Gleitzman BLACK BOY JOY by Kwame Mbalia [Ed.], read by Amir Abdullah, Taj Leahy KALEIDOSCOPE by Brian Selznick, read by Gwendoline Christie, Brian Selznick [Note] STUNTBOY, IN THE MEANTIME by Jason Reynolds, read by Guy Lockard, Nile Bullock, Angel Pean, James Fouhey, Soneela Nankani, Leon Nixon, Chanté McCormick, Lamarr Gulley, DePre Owens THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR by Eric Carle, read by Kevin R. Free, Eric Carle WE ARE STILL HERE! by Traci Sorell, read by Garrett Abel, Jacob Cummings, Mary Kay Henderson, Lauren Hummingbird, Don McClellan, Ella Mounce, Kaitlyn Pinkerton, Isobel Shults, Oliver Shults, Carlos Sorell, Tonia Hogner-Weavel, Traci Sorell For the full list of 2021 Best Audiobooks, visit: audiofilemagazine.com Today's episode of Behind the Mic is brought to you by Oasis Audio, publisher of the 2020 Christian Book Award for Best Audiobook, Chasing Vines, find your way to an immensely fruitful life. Amir Abdullah photo by Patrick Maus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Riley unleashes his endgame, Joshua opens Jamie's eyes. Featuring Sean Williams, Diana Oh, Rebecca Comtois, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, Kevin R. Free, Ato Essandoh, Hennessy Winkler, Brian Silliman, Dani Martineck, Hanna Cheek, Jorge Cordova, Matthew Trumbull, Christopher Wilson, and Maya Armstrong.  Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Transcripts are available at www.gideon-media.com/transcripts. Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.

With the Nevada Project newly imperiled, Brooke/Deirdre try for a public relations Hail Mary. Featuring Ato Essandoh, Diana Oh, Alba Ponce de León, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, Jorge Cordova, Rebecca Comtois, Hennessy Winkler, Sean Williams, Dani Martineck, Hanna Cheek, Brian Silliman, and Kevin R. Free. Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Transcripts are available at www.gideon-media.com/transcripts. Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.

The screaming spaceship lands just as Graham Shapiro's life is falling apart. The world reels, and Graham makes some big decisions. Featuring Hanna Cheek, Sean Williams, Kevin R. Free, Nat Cassidy, Diana Oh, Dani Martineck, Rebecca Comtois, Alba Ponce de León, Jorge Cordova, Lori Elizabeth Parquet, and Stephanie Willing. Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Transcripts are available at www.gideon-media.com/transcripts. Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.

Kevin R. Free narrates the latest Murderbot novella, in which nothing is as straightforward as it seems. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this much-loved sci-fi series starring a “construct made of cloned human tissue, augments, anxiety, depression, and unfocused rage,” and Free’s engaging and empathetic portrayal of this SecUnit. When a dead body shows up on Preservation Station, Murderbot enters into an uneasy partnership with station security to discover who the victim was, and why they were shot--and if it has anything to do with the sinister corporation from their past. Free creates a deeply relatable portrait of an individual struggling to find their place in an often hostile and confusing world, while also taking listeners through a fast-paced murder mystery--in space! Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Recorded Books. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A review of the Fugitive Telemetry, the latest Murderbot Diaries novella, written by Martha Wells and narrated by Kevin R. Free. Fugitive Telemetry [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Murderbot Diaries (series) [Libro.fm] / [Audible] / [Overdrive/Libby] Episode 92: Our Favorite Short Audiobooks 2021 Hugo Finalists

Our panel (Mark, Shachi, and Scott) shares some of our favorite short audiobooks (under 6 hours) with another Narrated audiobook draft. Round 1: Mark: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane [1:56] (Written by: Kate DiCamillo / Narrated by: Judith Ivey) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Shachi: The Phantom Tollbooth [4:40] (Written by: Norton Juster / Narrated by: Rainn Wilson & Norton Juster)  [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Episode 53] Scott: Binti [2:30] (Written by: Nnedi Okorafor / Narrated by: Robin Miles) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm]   Round 2: Mark: A to Z Mysteries (Series) [0:42-4:00] (Written by: Ron Roy / Narrated by: David Pittu) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Shachi: Sasha Masha [3:30] (Written & Narrated by: Agnes Borinsky) [Libro.fm] Scott: All Systems Red [3:17] (Written by: Martha Wells / Narrated by: Kevin R. Free) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm]   Round 3: Mark: The Power of Writing It Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life [5:59] (Written & Narrated by: Allison Fallon) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Shachi:  The Poet X [3:30] (Written & Narrated by: Elizabeth Acevedo) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] Scott: Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World [2:02] (Written & Narrated by: Michael Pollan) [Audible Plus]   Round 4: Mark: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter [2:37] (Written By: Margareta Magnusson / Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Episode 58] Shachi: Matilda [4:18] (Written By: Roald Dahl / Narrated by: Kate Winslet) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm] / [Episode 5] Scott: Penric's Demon [4:02] (Written By: Lois McMaster Bujold / Narrated by: Grover Gardner) [OverDrive/Libby] / [Audible] / [Libro.fm]   Additional Picks: Mark: Expanse Novellas [2:26 - 2:34] [Episode 4], To Be Taught, If Fortunate [Episode 88] Shachi: No Time Like the Future [5:59] Scott: This is How You Lose the Time War [4:16], The Deep [4:01] [Episode 57], The Dispatcher [2:18], Legion [2:06] [Episode 24], Born Standing Up [4:02] [Episode 40], Doctor Aphra (Star Wars) [5:35] [Episode 74], Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches [5:23]   Other References: Episode 22: Mount Everest Draft Narrated Drafts

An outstanding cast of 87 narrators brings these essays and poems vividly to life. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss this stunning audiobook collection of essays and poems covering 400 years of African American history. Of the many incandescent narrators called upon to bring the stories to life, JD Jackson (“Upon Arrival”), Kevin R. Free (“Cotton”), January LaVoy (“Sally Hemmings”), and Robin Miles (“Marroons and Maroonage”) are masterful. Ninety entries, edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain, encapsulate the African American experience from 1619 to 2019, and the authors tell stories both little and well known that together give the listener a symphony of voices that bring the complex, often horrific, history of Black people in the U.S. into relief. Published by Random House Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for our podcast comes from Oasis Audio, publisher of Frankenstein, a breathtaking Audie-nominated full-cast performance of the stage adaptation by A.S. Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rodney Hicks is a New York actor/playwright, originally from Philly, who makes his home in Denver, CO with his husband and two dogs. He is currently working on a new project with some really special people. Hicks is an Award-winning Black Gay Male Artist. His play FLAME BROILED. or the ugly play had its World Premiere at Local Theater Company in Boulder, CO in the Fall of 2019. The play was awarded the 2019 Eulipions Fund on behalf of The Denver Foundation. His other plays, JUST PRESS SAVE and MS. PEARL'S CABARET was a 2018 and 2019 Semi-Finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Conference. JUST PRESS SAVE had a successful workshop presentation via Zoom in a private industry reading as part of the PRIDE Plays Festival of New Plays on June 20, 2020. It was directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT). The cast included: Tony Award Nominee Hailey Kilgore as Jocelyn Baxter, Taylor Trensch as Curtis Miller, Kenny Tran as Bolin Hsu, Wyatt Gray as Damon Webster, Rafael Molina as Carter Alvarez, and Rocky Vega as Monica Alvarez. What an AWESOME time we all had. Rodney has co-starred on Broadway as part of the Original Cast of the now International Hit Musical, COME FROM AWAY, by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Rodney Originated the role of Bob & Others. Directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley with Musical Staging by Olivier Award winner Kelly Devine. (Rodney was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical -Ford’s Theater & a Gypsy Rose Lee nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical -Seattle Rep); Rodney Originated the role of Clarence Norris in John Kander & Fred Ebb's The Scottsboro Boys. Directed and Choreographed by Tony Award winner Susan Stroman; Rodney Revived the role of Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar (2000 Revival). Directed by Gayle Edwards with Choreography by Anthony Van Laast; Rodney Originated the role of Paul, a Cop and Others in the multiple Tony Award/Pulitzer Prize honored Landmark Musical RENT. Directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif with Choreography by Tony Award nominee Marlies Yearby. Rodney had a once in a lifetime opportunity to come full circle with RENT, coming back to the show in its final year on Broadway as Benjamin Coffin III. He plays Benny on the RENT: Live on Broadway DVD/ also available on streaming services. Some of his Off-Broadway credits include Originating the role of Philly in Lee Summers, Ty Stephens, and Herbert Rawlings, Jr’s R&B Musical, FROM MY HOMETOWN. Directed by Kevin Ramsey with Choreography by Leslie Dockery. (Audelco Award Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical nomination); He Originated the role of Rodney in the 2006 revival of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. Directed by Gordon Greenberg with choreography by Mark Dendy. Rodney has a host of National/International tours and Prominent Regional theatre credits to his name. Rodney has the distinction of being the first African-American to portray the role of Curly in the first professional all-Black production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! at Portland Center Stage. Directed by his now-husband, Chris Coleman. Choreographed by Joel Ferrell. Rodney was awarded the Barrymore Award for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical for his turn as Haywood Patterson in the first post- Broadway Regional Premiere of The Scottsboro Boys at The Philadelphia Theatre Company. Susan Stroman’s Tony-nominated Direction and Choreography were reproduced by Jeff Whiting, Associate Director of the Broadway company. The Choreography was reproduced by Eric Santagata, Associate Choreographer of the Broadway company. Rodney and Chris are now based in Denver, CO where Chris is the Artistic Director of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. They have two dogs, Trevor and Logan. Rodney enjoys traveling with work when not spending quality time at home with his husband, keeping himself busy writing, hiking, and meditating. Original Cast Recordings: COME FROM AWAY, The Scottsboro Boys, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, The New Picasso (concept recording), and RENT. Directing credits include Flame Broiled. or the ugly play (World Premiere); Runaways: In concert (reworked book by Rodney Hicks) at Joe's Pub/Public Theatre 2007 to benefit Joey Dipaolo AIDS Foundation. Jamie McGonnigal, producer -featuring Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman, Ezra Miller, Max Jenkins, Karla Mosley, Idara Victor, Eric Anthony, Shaun Taylor Corbett, Karen DiConcetto, Garrett Zercher, among others; Guess Who's Coming for Chitlins' at The Triad in NYC 1997. Book, Music & Lyrics by Jerry Dixon. The cast included Kevin R. Free, Kathy Deitch, J. Cameron Barnett, Welly Yang, JoLyn Burks, and Danielle Lee Greaves. Nancy Gilsenan’s Ordinary People at St. Thomas Aquinas Players.  

An intrepid reporter heads to a hospital in France to research a particular system, but some things don't quite add up upon her arrival...This episode was directed by James Weippert. This episode was written by James Weippert, based off the original short story by Edgar Allen Poe. The main cast of this episode appeared in the following order: Armand Lane as The Narrator, Pierre, and The Guard. (www.ArmandLane.com, IG: @armand.lane) Kevin R. Free as Dr. Maillard (Twitter: @kevinrfree) Kaila Galinat as The Reporter (www.KailaGalinat.com, Twitter: @kailabagel, IG: @kgallonhat) Cameo appearances were made by the following guest actors:Lucas Iverson Larry Oblander (www.LarryOblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander)Ethan Jesse (Twitter: @WEAintSeenIt)Caroline Aimetti (www.CarolineAimetti.com, IG: @carolaim)Kyra McFarland (www.KyraMcFarland.com, Twitter/IG: @kfmcf)Evelyn Dumont (www.evelyndumont.com, IG: @dumontevie) The PDP logo, as well as all the Halloween show art, was designed by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at @bad.otter. The following songs were used under a Creative Commons License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/: Krampus's Workshop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5518-krampus-s-workshop Dance Of The Tuba Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5516-dance-of-the-tuba-plum-fairy Meatball Parade by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4993-meatball-parade The Waltz Of The Kindness by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6283-the-waltz-of-the-kindness Fall by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4836-fall You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers, and on Instagram at @PublicDomainPlayers. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers. Please leave a good review of the show, and share it with your friends and family! And make sure you go VOTE!

This week, we debrief our campaign of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with our cast and playwright.   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com.   Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.   Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

This week, Percy, Nick, and Todd talk about dramatic structure! This episode contains some minor spoilers for Episode 10, so you might want to listen to the end of our Dungeons and Dragons adventure before you listen to this episode of commentary.   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com.   Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.   Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

The finale of our Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Will our heroes defeat Kosh? Will Bart be literally any help at all? What will happen to Secomber?   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com.   Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.   Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

Our adventure continues as our party faces the most dire threat yet!   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com.   Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.   Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

Click here to buy: http://adbl.co/2FDWIvr 'Adventurous, witty and compelling' Library Journal (starred review) The hugely anticipated sequel to Hank Green's #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing The statutes disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. While they were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. Well, that's not exactly true. Part of their impact was the untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into their path and named them the Carls, gaining viral fame and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories. Now, the world is as confused as ever. Andy has picked up April's mantle of fame, speaking at conferences and online about the world post-Carls; Maya, ravaged by grief, begins to follow a string of mysteries that she is convinced will lead her to April; and Miranda infiltrates a new scientific operation . . . one that might have repercussions beyond anyone's comprehension. As they each get further down their own paths, a series of clues arrive - mysterious books that seem to predict the future and control the actions of their readers - which seem to suggest April may be very much alive . . . But there's a new threat. A growing force that wants to control our reality. Did the Carls ever really leave us, and what happens if they're here to stay? A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor is a bold and brilliant conclusion that asks whether anyone has the right to change the world forever. Read by Kristen Sieh, Joe Hempel, Jesse Vilinsky, Kevin R. Free, Nicole Lewis, Hank Green, Oliver Wyman, Robert Petkoff, Hillary Huber, P.J. Ochlan, Angelo Di Loreto, And Gabra Zackman (p) Penguin Random House Audio LLC 2020

Percy, Todd, and Nick dig into the way the mechanics of DnD affect our ability to tell stories in this medium.    Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com.   Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.   Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

Our heroes come up against their most formidable foe yet.   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com. Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.   Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.   Join us next week for a commentary episode analyzing the storytelling mechanics of Dungeons and Dragons!

Meet the cast of our 5th edition DnD adventure and learn about the inspiration behind their characters.   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Tune in next week for the next installment of Of Mice and Monsters!   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com.   Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

We continue our 5th edition DnD adventure, Of Mice and Monsters - join our heroes as they meet perhaps the only helpful person in the entire town and venture into the mysterious woods!   Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! While you’re here, please consider donating to Black Lives Matter or supporting the cause in one of the other ways outlined here: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/   Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com.   Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.   Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

In this episode, Percy interviews Matt Minnicino, the creator of our adventure! They talk playwriting, death of the author, and the pass without trace spell. Tune in next week for the continuation of our 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons adventure, Of Mice and Monsters! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com. Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean. Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

In this episode, we kick off our first actual play campaign, a game of 5th edition DnD! Tune in next week for an interview with our playwright and module creator, Matthew Minnicino! Thanks for listening to Dungeons and Drama Nerds! Find us on Twitter and Instagram @dnddramanerds, and on Facebook at Dungeons and Drama Nerds. For cast bios, head to our website, dungeonsanddramanerds.com. Dungeons and Drama Nerds is produced by Todd Brian Backus, Percy Hornak, and Nick Orvis, and is mixed and edited by Anthony Sertel Dean.  Of Mice and Monsters, our Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition adventure, was written by Matthew Minnicino, featuring Christopher Diercksen as Chadrick Bosley, Kevin R. Free as Sriracha, Rene Goddess as Nokuzola, Nicholas Orvis as Gavin the Glorious, and Percy Hornak as our dungeon master.

We continue our 2019 Best Audiobooks celebrations with Children & Family Listening. Anthony Rey Perez narrated Carlos Hernandez’s SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE, an audiobook that blends realistic and fantastic events—and plenty of humor and heart. Anthony joined AudioFile’s Robin Whitten to talk about narrating complex books for kids and teen listeners, growing up as a first generation Cuban-American in Miami, and his appreciation for Hernandez’s imaginative characters. Published by Listening Library. 2019 Best Children & Family Listening Audiobooks: ADA TWIST AND THE PERILOUS PANTS by Andrea Beaty, read by Bahni Turpin OTHER WORDS FOR HOME by Jasmine Warga, read by Vaneh Assadourian SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE by Carlos Hernandez, read by Anthony Rey Perez CHARLOTTE'S WEB by E.B. White, read by Meryl Streep, January LaVoy, Kirby Heyborne, MacLeod Andrews, and a Full Cast WE ARE GRATEFUL: OTSALIHELIGA by Traci Sorell, read by Lauren Hummingbird, Agalisiga (Choogie) Mackey, Ryan Mackey, Traci Sorell, Tonia Weavel LOOK BOTH WAYS by Jason Reynolds, read by Heather Alicia Simms, Chris Chalk, Bahni Turpin, Adenrele Ojo, Kevin R. Free, JD Jackson, Guy Lockard, January LaVoy, David Sadzin, Jason Reynolds For the full list of AudioFile’s 2019 Best Audiobooks, visit www.audiofilemagazine.com. Support for Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine comes from Paperback Classics, a new imprint from Oasis Family Media, bringing the best pulp and vintage paperbacks to audio, including 1960s cult-classic series Dark Shadows and Flash Gordon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listening to this National Book Award finalist is a delight. Ten African-American narrators read 10 interconnected stories with uniformly excellent performances. AudioFile’s Emily Connelly tells host Jo Reed what she loved about this middle-grade audiobook written by Jason Reynolds. In tales set after school gets out, students head home on skateboards, talk about boogers and water bears, stand up to bullies, and show up to admit when they’ve done wrong. The author himself narrates the final chapter and author’s note. With each narrator so beautifully bringing the students’ stories to life, listening is an excellent way to enjoy them. Published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. Support for Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine comes from GraphicAudio, A Movie In Your Mind. Celebrating 15 Years of Immersive Audio Entertainment featuring A Full Cast and Imaginative Sound Scapes with new series such as Brandon Sanderson's White Sand, Vault Comics Wasted Space, Ordinary Magic, and over 1,250 more full cast titles available only at www.GraphicAudio.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mayor has a message for Desert Bluffs. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren was Lauren Sharpe. Weather: “Hymn #101” by Joe Pug http://joepugmusic.com Need a gift for the Night Vale fan in your life? We have a limited edition knit sweater and a brand new scout-themed blanket up on our store today, perfect for your wintertime gift exchange. https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv Alice Isn't Dead, the latest novel from Welcome to Night Vale creator Joseph Fink, is out now. Find it today at your local bookstore or online. http://aliceisntdead.com Music: Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.com Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mayor has a message for Desert Bluffs. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren was Lauren Sharpe. Weather: “Hymn #101” by Joe Pug http://joepugmusic.com Need a gift for the Night Vale fan in your life? We have a limited edition knit sweater and a brand new scout-themed blanket up on our store today, perfect for your wintertime gift exchange. https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv Alice Isn’t Dead, the latest novel from Welcome to Night Vale creator Joseph Fink, is out now. Find it today at your local bookstore or online. http://aliceisntdead.com Music: Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.com Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com

Meg, Symphony and Hal discuss episode 19B of Welcome to Night Vale: The Sandstorm. They debate the pros and cons of living in Desert Bluffs specifically ponies and froyo verses rampant militarism and the glorification of capitalism.  They chat with the voice of Kevin, Kevin R. Free about developing the character of Kevin, being famous and how Night Vale changed his life. Send us your thoughts, comments, and questions! Leave us a voicemail at 929-277-2050 or e-mail us at info@goodmorningnightvale.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Good Morning Night Vale is a production of Night Vale Presents Hosted by Symphony Sanders, Hal Lublin, and Meg Bashwiner Produced by Meg Bashwiner Edited by Grant Stewart Mixed by Vincent Cacchione Theme Music by Disparition Logo by Rob Wilson http://goodmorningnightvale.com

Not everything goes as planned. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: “She Left Without A Goodbye.” by Cerah https://soundcloud.com/cerahmusic Listen to our sixth bonus episode, featuring Cecil, Carlos, the Faceless Old Woman, Michelle Nguyen, Steve Carlsberg, and Tamika Flynn answering real listener questions, by becoming a member on Patreon today. http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale Stay tuned to the end of today's episode to hear the trailer for Dreamboy, the newest fiction podcast from Night Vale Presents. Premiering October 23rd wherever you listen to podcasts. http://dreamboypodcast.com Alice Isn't Dead, the latest novel from Welcome to Night Vale creator Joseph Fink, is coming out in just two weeks. Pre-order the novel today and check out Joseph's 18-city book tour. http://aliceisntdead.com Music: Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.com Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin.  http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everything goes as planned. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: “She Left Without A Goodbye.” by Cerah https://soundcloud.com/cerahmusic Listen to our sixth bonus episode, featuring Cecil, Carlos, the Faceless Old Woman, Michelle Nguyen, Steve Carlsberg, and Tamika Flynn answering real listener questions, by becoming a member on Patreon today. http://patreon.com/welcometonightvale Stay tuned to the end of today’s episode to hear the trailer for Dreamboy, the newest fiction podcast from Night Vale Presents. Premiering October 23rd wherever you listen to podcasts. http://dreamboypodcast.com Alice Isn’t Dead, the latest novel from Welcome to Night Vale creator Joseph Fink, is coming out in just two weeks. Pre-order the novel today and check out Joseph’s 18-city book tour. http://aliceisntdead.com Music: Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.com Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin.  http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com

A broadcast from an even friendlier desert community. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: “Living On Light” by Silo's Choice https://siloschoice.bandcamp.com Our new live show, A Spy in the Desert, is on the road in North America right now! Don't miss us in the U.S. this fall and across the world starting early next year. http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live New on the store: Jessica Hayworth's Scary Deer design is now available on a pin, plus we have a brand new shirt that says “Boomers Killed The Aspic.” Check them both out on our store. https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv Become a member on Patreon today to help us keep making Welcome to Night Vale and get cool stuff, like Director's Notes, bonus episodes, and even a new character named after you. https://www.patreon.com/welcometonightvale Music: Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.com Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin.  http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A broadcast from an even friendlier desert community. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: “Living On Light” by Silo’s Choice https://siloschoice.bandcamp.com Our new live show, A Spy in the Desert, is on the road in North America right now! Don’t miss us in the U.S. this fall and across the world starting early next year. http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live New on the store: Jessica Hayworth’s Scary Deer design is now available on a pin, plus we have a brand new shirt that says “Boomers Killed The Aspic.” Check them both out on our store. https://topatoco.com/collections/wtnv Become a member on Patreon today to help us keep making Welcome to Night Vale and get cool stuff, like Director’s Notes, bonus episodes, and even a new character named after you. https://www.patreon.com/welcometonightvale Music: Joseph Fink https://josephfink.bandcamp.com Logo: Rob Wilson http://robwilsonwork.com Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin.  http://welcometonightvale.com Follow us on Twitter @NightValeRadio or Facebook. Produced by Night Vale Presents.  http://nightvalepresents.com

A happy celebration of a happy holiday story from a desert otherworld. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren was Lauren Sharpe. Weather: "Fast Talker" by aj & the good intentions http://ajandthegoodintentions.bandcamp.com/ Music for this episode: Joseph Fink, josephfink.bandcamp.com. Music for other episodes: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A happy celebration of a happy holiday story from a desert otherworld. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. The voice of Lauren was Lauren Sharpe. Weather: "Fast Talker" by aj & the good intentions http://ajandthegoodintentions.bandcamp.com/ Music for this episode: Joseph Fink, josephfink.bandcamp.com. Music for other episodes: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.  

New contributor Patty leads the discussion with Lindsay and Liz about three very different shows running right now in New York City. Curvy Widow by Bobby Goldman with music and lyrics by Drew Brody at the Westside Theatre Upstairs (0:55) Am I Dead? by Kevin R. Free from Flux Theatre Ensemble[...]

Jeff opens the show talking about his experience with Dragon Dictation during the past week. Bethany from Rainbow Gold Reviews is welcomed to the show and gives details on the RGR Trans Aware Week that runs from August 14 through 27. Jeff & Will both review Clare London's Romancing the Ugly Duckling, which was performed by Joel Leslie. Then Jeff's reviews Something Like Spring by Jay Bell and performed by Kevin R. Free. Turning to movies, they guys talk about the noir thriller Kiss Me, Kill Me and the documentary Dancer. Will continues the film discussion with Get Out and documentary Doomed. Jeff interviews Alex Miska as part of the 2017 GRL Blog Tour. Alex talks about her Moore Romance series as well as what she's looking forward to at GRL and what to expect from her later this year.  Complete shownotes for episode 97 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast! The voices featured this episode are: Cecil Baldwin, James Urbaniak, Mara Wilson, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Emma Frankland, Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick, Kate Jones, Maureen Johnson, Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, Felicia Day, Marc Evan Jackson, Molly Quinn, Fred (the OS computer voice), Wil Wheaton, Symphony Sanders, Aliee Chan, Jasika Nicole, Desiree Burch, Retta, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Jeffrey Cranor, and Flor De Liz Perez. Weather: "Second Song" by Joseph Fink. josephfink.bandcamp.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Night Vale's 100th Episode. A toast! The voices featured this episode are: Cecil Baldwin, James Urbaniak, Mara Wilson, Annie Savage, Mark Gagliardi, Emma Frankland, Meg Bashwiner, Jackson Publick, Kate Jones, Maureen Johnson, Erica Livingston, Christopher Loar, Kevin R. Free, Lauren Sharpe, Felicia Day, Marc Evan Jackson, Molly Quinn, Fred (the OS computer voice), Wil Wheaton, Symphony Sanders, Aliee Chan, Jasika Nicole, Desiree Burch, Retta, Hal Lublin, Dylan Marron, Jeffrey Cranor, and Flor De Liz Perez. Weather: "Second Song" by Joseph Fink. josephfink.bandcamp.com Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

Writer, performer and director Kevin R. Free joins me this week to talk about his hilariously intriguing new web series, Gemma and The Bear.  Kevin stays busy with all his various projects, [...] Continue reading → The post MikeyPod 183 | Actor Kevin R. Free appeared first on MikeyPod.

Writer, performer and director Kevin R. Free joins me this week to talk about his hilariously intriguing new web series, Gemma and The Bear.  Kevin stays busy with all his various projects, [...] Continue reading → The post MikeyPod 183 | Actor Kevin R. Free appeared first on MikeyPod.

It's the first broadcast of a new radio station in a desert otherworld. Plus, a huge research project reaches its conclusion. The voice of Kevin is Kevin R. Free. The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron. Weather: "Pyramid" by Jason Webley (jasonwebley.com). Music: Disparition, disparition.info and Joseph Fink. Logo: Soren Melville. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the first broadcast of a new radio station in a desert otherworld. Plus, a huge research project reaches its conclusion. The voice of Kevin is Kevin R. Free. The voice of Carlos is Dylan Marron. Weather: "Pyramid" by Jason Webley (jasonwebley.com). Music: Disparition, disparition.info and Joseph Fink. Logo: Soren Melville. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

A little boy's dreamy childhood comes to a screeching halt on a North Carolina highway. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election. Second of a two-part episode. This episode was recorded live at The Town Hall in NYC on June 4, 2014. Guest Voices (part 2): Hal Lublin, Kevin R. Free, Jasika Nicole, Symphony Sanders, Dylan Marron, Jackson Publick, and Mara Wilson Weather: “Call Off Your Ghost” by Dessa, featuring Aby Wolf and Paper Tiger (dessa.bandcamp.com) Live Music: Disparition, disparition.info, featuring Jon Bernstein, Deepthi Welaratna, Valerie Evering, and Mari Yamamoto Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election. Second of a two-part episode. This episode was recorded live at The Town Hall in NYC on June 4, 2014. Guest Voices (part 2): Hal Lublin, Kevin R. Free, Jasika Nicole, Symphony Sanders, Dylan Marron, Jackson Publick, and Mara Wilson Weather: “Call Off Your Ghost” by Dessa, featuring Aby Wolf and Paper Tiger (dessa.bandcamp.com) Live Music: Disparition, disparition.info, featuring Jon Bernstein, Deepthi Welaratna, Valerie Evering, and Mari Yamamoto Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election. First of a two-part episode. This episode was recorded live at The Town Hall in NYC on June 4, 2014. Guest Voices (part A): Meg Bashwiner, Lauren Sharpe, Kevin R. Free, Jackson Publick, Mara Wilson, Symphony Sanders, Jasika Nicole, Dylan Marron, Mark Gagliardi, and Maureen Johnson Live Music: Disparition, disparition.info, featuring Jon Bernstein, Deepthi Welaratna, Valerie Evering, and Mari Yamamoto Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Night Vale begins its revolt against StrexCorp, and old oak doors are opening all over town. Good things are coming through. Terrible things are coming through. Also there's a mayoral election. First of a two-part episode. This episode was recorded live at The Town Hall in NYC on June 4, 2014. Guest Voices (part A): Meg Bashwiner, Lauren Sharpe, Kevin R. Free, Jackson Publick, Mara Wilson, Symphony Sanders, Jasika Nicole, Dylan Marron, Mark Gagliardi, and Maureen Johnson Live Music: Disparition, disparition.info, featuring Jon Bernstein, Deepthi Welaratna, Valerie Evering, and Mari Yamamoto Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

StrexCorp begins massive renovations on the radio station and all of Night Vale. Plus, updates from the Company Picnic of Indeterminate Length, free floating cats for anyone who wants them, and a strange new art print. The voice of Lauren Mallard was Lauren Sharpe. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: "High Tide Rising" by Fox, foxtheband.bandcamp.com. Music: Joseph Fink and Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

StrexCorp begins massive renovations on the radio station and all of Night Vale. Plus, updates from the Company Picnic of Indeterminate Length, free floating cats for anyone who wants them, and a strange new art print. The voice of Lauren Mallard was Lauren Sharpe. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: "High Tide Rising" by Fox, foxtheband.bandcamp.com. Music: Joseph Fink and Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

Good news for the Greater Desert Bluffs Metropolitan Area: StrexCorp is hosting its first ever Company Picnic. It is a fun, cheerful, mandatory event. Plus, an update on the troubling-making scientists, the election we cannot stop, and praise to a Smiling God. The voice of Lauren Mallard was Lauren Sharpe. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: "Stupid" by Brendan Maclean, brendanmaclean.com. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good news for the Greater Desert Bluffs Metropolitan Area: StrexCorp is hosting its first ever Company Picnic. It is a fun, cheerful, mandatory event. Plus, an update on the troubling-making scientists, the election we cannot stop, and praise to a Smiling God. The voice of Lauren Mallard was Lauren Sharpe. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: "Stupid" by Brendan Maclean, brendanmaclean.com. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

An adorable new visitor makes its way into the radio studio. Plus, controversy in the mayoral race, an update on the house that doesn't exists, and a look the community calendar. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: "Cover Me Up" by Jason Isbell, jasonisbell.com. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An adorable new visitor makes its way into the radio studio. Plus, controversy in the mayoral race, an update on the house that doesn’t exists, and a look the community calendar. The voice of Kevin was Kevin R. Free. Weather: "Cover Me Up" by Jason Isbell, jasonisbell.com. Music: Disparition, disparition.info. Logo: Rob Wilson, robwilsonwork.com. Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Cecil Baldwin. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.

A dangerous sandstorm threatens Desert Bluffs. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Kevin finds himself in a strange new place. Weather: "Eliezer's Waltz" composed by Larry Cardozo and Ron Fink, and performed by The Ventura Klezmer Band venturaklezmerband.com Music: Joseph Fink Logo: Sarah Melville, sleepingbasiliskdesign.blogspot.com Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Kevin R. Free. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A dangerous sandstorm threatens Desert Bluffs. Plus, baseball opening day, a look at financial news, and Kevin finds himself in a strange new place. Weather: "Eliezer's Waltz" composed by Larry Cardozo and Ron Fink, and performed by The Ventura Klezmer Band venturaklezmerband.com Music: Joseph Fink Logo: Sarah Melville, sleepingbasiliskdesign.blogspot.com Produced by Night Vale Presents. Written by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor. Narrated by Kevin R. Free. More Info: welcometonightvale.com, and follow @NightValeRadio on Twitter or Facebook.