Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Crooked Stories Theater
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| ASHES: Part Two. Horror. | 27 Oct 2026 | 00:34:42 | |
"You’re right about me--I’m a killer. With your help, I can erase that side of me." Crooked Stories Theater's first feature-length production. Part two of four. INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS In a desperate bid to escape her abusive boyfriend, a woman rents a house in the country only to find it inhabited by the dangerous, manipulative spirit of a murderer with an ominous request: stop me from killing. Genre: Horror/Thriller RATED: EXPLICIT for language, violence and intense scenes of domestic abuse. Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Writer, director Justin Cook, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Tom Plott, Narrator Nasim Benelkour, Percy Finley Stevens, Brax JordySword, A.J. Babylon Jones, Nancy Matt Candelario, Clyde Katie Dehnart, Linda Alana Rodriguez, Little Girl, Teenager with Flashlight Jakobi Kendrick, Teenager with Cellphone Chris Head, Teenager with Shotgun Dean Humphrey, Conway Son Eliza Runolfson, Mrs. Conway Ember Rae, Phone Voice, Scared Girl Jason Burroughs, Gus John Gibbons, Mr. Conway Jarret Griffis, Restaurant Patron Olivia Swad, Waitress Mitch Marianoff, Tow Truck Driver Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| ASHES: Part One. Horror. | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:34:36 | |
"The question is...where is your sister?" Crooked Stories Theater's first feature-length production. Part one of four. INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS In a desperate bid to escape her abusive boyfriend, a woman rents a house in the country only to find it inhabited by the dangerous, manipulative spirit of a murderer with an ominous request: stop me from killing. Genre: Horror/Thriller RATED: EXPLICIT for language, violence and intense scenes of domestic abuse. Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Writer, director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Tom Plott, Narrator Nasim Benelkour, Percy Finley Stevens, Brax JordySword, A.J. Babylon Jones, Nancy Matt Candelario, Clyde Katie Dehnart, Linda Alana Rodriguez, Little Girl, Teenager with Flashlight Jakobi Kendrick, Teenager with Cellphone Chris Head, Teenager with Shotgun Dean Humphrey, Conway Son Eliza Runolfson, Mrs. Conway Ember Rae, Phone Voice, Scared Girl Jason Burroughs, Gus John Gibbons, Mr. Conway Jarret Griffis, Restaurant Patron Olivia Swad, Waitress Mitch Marianoff, Tow Truck Driver Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| A Conversation with Award-winning Screenwriter and Producer Erik Bork | 24 Sep 2026 | 01:20:23 | |
Crooked Stories Theater host Paul Knauer interviews two-time Emmy and Golden Globe winner Erik Bork (BAND OF BROTHERS, FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON) about evaluating and strengthening your story ideas. The conversation centers on Erik's book—The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction. ERIK BORK'S WEBSITE: https://www.flyingwrestler.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Table Read: Rats of a Feather and Crazy in Love | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:20:21 | |
The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two shorts from writer Warren Duncan Rats of a Feather: What's a love-struck rat to do? Genre: Romcom/Animated Crazy in Love: Can love find a way, even in the strangest of places? Genre: Romcom Format: Table Read Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Warren Duncan, Writer Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Rats of a Feather: Eliza Runolfson, Narrator Jason Burroughs, Marty Chris Head, Alfred Matt Candelario, Forman Ananya Barjatiya, Rita/Sofie Crazy in Love: Matt Candelario, Narrator Ananya Barjatiya, Ruby Chris Head, Henry Eliza Runolfson, Older Woman/Female group leader Jason Burroughs, Dr. Miller/Male nurse/Cook/John/Middle-aged man Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Lerd Paul and the Knights of the Side Table, Ep. 2: Knight Stuff | 31 Aug 2026 | 00:19:15 | |
"Nobody's ever put a nose out before." A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom's least capable Lord -- er, Lerd. Genre: Screwball comedy Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Director Matt Candelario, Assistant director Paul Knauer, Writer Tyler Red, Sound engineer Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Sir Abbott Jason Burroughs, Earl Tartar Harry Dyer, Lerd Paul Patrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton Jason Burroughs, Patrick Warbutton Chris Head, Sir Chester Jarret Griffis, Sir Simple Eliza Runolfson, Sir Betty the Bone Crusher Ed Harper, Sir Duncan Jack Parker, Trumpeter Dean Humphrey, Sir Edgar Phoebe Ryvicker, Sir So Confused Olivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean Mabeline Paul Knauer, Host Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Lerd Paul and the Knights of the Side Table, Pilot: Call To Order | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:16:43 | |
"Idiots. The lot of them." A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom's least capable Lord -- er, Lerd. Genre: Screwball comedy Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Director Paul Knauer, Writer Tyler Red, Sound engineer Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Sir Abbott Jason Burroughs, Earl Tartar Patrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton Jason Burroughs, Patrick Warbutton Chris Head, Sir Chester Jarret Griffis, Sir Who, Sir Simple, Sir Richard Ed Harper, Sir Duncan Jack Parker, Sir Everyone Dean Humphrey, Sir Edgar Ralph Duke, Sir What Phoebe Ryvicker, Sir So Confused Olivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean Mabeline Steve Parker, Sir Steve of Kansas Paul Knauer, Host, Sir He Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Special Delivery | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:16:46 | |
"I told you how to survive the morning." A delivery driver is pulled into a nightmare when a mysterious caller forces him to carry out a crime he can't escape. Genre: Crime/Thriller EXPLICIT: LANGUAGE Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Director Steve Hyde, Writer Jakobi Kendrick, aka FunSizedJJ, Sound engineer Ben Fearn, Composer Cast Chris Head, Marty Jarret Griffis, Voice Eliza Runolfson, Claire Jason Burroughs, Harlan Steve Parker, Officer Paul Knauer, Host Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Bad Fish Ep. 102: Leases and Lemonade | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:16:40 | |
"I couldn’t let him arrest me." An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Stanley Eliza Runolfson, Stella Patrick Warbutton, Albert (Practical) Jason Burroughs, Albert (Vocalizations) Alana Rodriguez, Ellie Chris Head, Landlord Olivia Swad, Gina White Dean Humphrey, Stage Hand Matt Candelario, Patrick Warbutton Paul Knauer, Himself Matt Candelario, Joe Black Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Bad Fish Ep. 101: Ugly Mug | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:23:12 | |
"Sometimes a goldfish can bring out the worst in you." An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Stanley Eliza Runolfson, Stella Jason Burroughs, Albert Vocalizations/Shopkeeper Alana Rodriguez, Ellie Natasha Kee, Josephine Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman Paul Knauer, Himself Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Table Read: Ole' Bess' Bait Shop, How Paul Died, Who Killed the Cat? | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:16:29 | |
The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of three shorts from writer Paul Knauer. Ole Bess' Bait Shop: "Finally hooked her, mama." Wanna catch something big? Choose the right bait. Genre: Creature Horror/Comedy How Paul Died: "Last night, I dreamt I died." It's Paul's last day. But, how will he go? Genre: Comedy Who Killed the Cat?: "Muffin was the only thing I loved." Somebody did it. Genre: Horror/Comedy Format: Table Read Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Paul Knauer, Writer Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Ole Bess' Bait Shop Jason Burroughs, Narrator Chris Head, Howard Olivia Swad, Vera Drew Hudson, Bruno How Paul Died Drew Hudson, Narrator Chris Head, Paul Olivia Swad, Christine Jason Burroughs, Dan, Leonard Who Killed the Cat? Chris Head, Narrator Jason Burroughs, Bert Olivia Swad, Muriel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Alien Press Conference | 19 May 2026 | 00:09:16 | |
"There are 44 trillion known species with only 3% of the cosmos explored. But, we’re the aliens." First contact. In an Apple Store. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Short/Sketch Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer Gary Howell, Director Jason Burroughs, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast (in order of Appearance) Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman Jason Burroughs, General/Member of Press Harry Dyer, Jerry Seinfeld/Newman Drew Hudson, Reporter #1/Member of Press Jack Parker, Reporter #2 Matt Candelario, Fox News Reporter Olivia Swad, MSNOW Reporter Chloe Cavelle, Fashion Weekly Reporter Paul Knauer, Member of Press Gary Howell, Apple Store Employee/Member of Press Ralph Duke, Member of Press Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Table Read: Buono Fortuna and The Price She Paid | 05 May 2026 | 00:26:15 | |
The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two dramatic shorts from writer Kathy Cranford. Buono Fortuna: "All she requires is an offering, you know. What would it hurt?" Imploring an ancient legend, a fisherman's desperate plea for good fortune goes awry. The Price She Paid: "That doesn’t change what comes now." During a road trip, a couple looks back on their life. Format: Table Read Genre: Drama Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Kathy Cranford, Writer Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Buono Fortuna Eliza Runolfson, Narrator Matt Candelario, John Jarret Giffis, Dub, Henry, TV News Anchor The Price She Paid Matt Candelario, Narrator Eliza Runolfson, Rita Jarret Giffis, Dave Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Papers | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:20:21 | |
"Turns out, being an unrepentant asshole actually has consequences." A quiet, near-future murder mystery. Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Format: Standalone narrated short. Papers: A fastidious brother quietly restores order. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Matt Candelario, Narrator Ralph Duke, Edward Jarret Giffis, Amos Phoebe Ryvicker, Security Bot Larry Womac, Canadian Security Bot Paul Knauer, Android Content: Mild language and violence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 111: Actor's Roundtable Part Three | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:37:32 | |
The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part three of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 110: Actor's Roundtable Part Two | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:38:29 | |
The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part two of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 109: Actor's Roundtable Part One | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:35:06 | |
The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part one of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 108: Lest Ye Be Saved--The Season One Finale | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:18:08 | |
"It's him. He did this." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode eight of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Lest Ye Be Saved: Walt's foe plays his ace. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 107: The Collection | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:15:41 | |
"I'm sorry, brother." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode seven of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. The Collection: Powerful forces close in. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 106: Son Rise | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:13:50 | |
"I wanna know why!" Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode six of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Son Rise: Nathan has his own dance with the devil. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 105: Sins Of The Father | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:13:53 | |
"I swear it." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode five of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Sins Of The Father: Walt recalls the past decisions that led to this dangerous moment. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 104: Were It That Easy | 10 Jan 2026 | 00:11:20 | |
"I don't want him here!" Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode four of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Were It That Easy: Rachel seeks to satisfy a long-held grudge. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 103: A Dance With the Devil | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:14:14 | |
"I'll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?" Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode three of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. A Dance With the Devil: Walt's nemesis manipulates him into a dangerous decision. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due: Director's/Producer's Commentary for Episode 101 | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:54:28 | |
Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil's Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil's Due Episode One together. Topics include sound design, writing challenges and the joys and frustrations of building an entire story world with only audio. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 102: The Serpent | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:18:22 | |
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode two of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. The Serpent: Walt hatches his plan, only for it to bite him. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Ep. 101: A Gambler's Call | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:14:10 | |
"There are them that give, them that take. But, the Devil always gets his due." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode one of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. A Gambler's Call: While tracking a pair of bandits, Walt and Nathan cross paths with a new nemesis. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller Jason Burroughs, Walt Chris Head, The Preacher Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands | |||
| Devil's Due Season One Trailer | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:01:19 | |
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