The Vanishing Act – Détails, épisodes et analyse

It's our Season 1 Q&A special! Which character would die first in a horror film? What is Conrad's Dunkin Donuts order? What is the deal with Devorah? We dive into the true emotional meat of the series with these very serious questions--and more! 

Transcript here. 

Featuring Ian Geers (Head Writer), Lauren Grace Thompson (Producer), Daniel Etti-Williams (Sound Designer), Sarah Price (Augie Eckhart), Tina Muñoz Pandya (Lilith Von Hitzler), and Daniel Millhouse (Conrad Webley Griffson), and YOUR questions! [NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Season 1]

Season 2 will premiere on Monday, November 22nd, 2021 with Part 1: The Christmas Kiss. Leave us a review on any platform and we will send you a pack of original Vanishing Act stickers! 

Donate to the show at: https://ko-fi.com/vanishingpod

Content note: this episode contains strong language and spoilers for season 1. 

Hello there from us here at The Vanishing Act! We are hard at work in post-production getting ready to bring you our second season in just under a month, but while we’re on hiatus, we wanted to bring you something special and introduce you to one of our favorite shows that we think you’ll absolutely love.

The One Stars, from Good Pointe Podcasts, is a comedic sci-fi show set aboard a spaceship called the Space Windu, where the suitably grumpy Negative Nancy and her only friend, Chatbot, bring you a regular selection of One Star reviews from across the multiverse. Excellently produced and written, genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, and winner of an Audio Verse Award for performance—in 2020—we think you’ll love the offbeat humor and colorful world of The One Stars.

Find them at goodpointepodcasts.com. 

Writing & Sound Design by Jeremy Ellett.

With performances from Emma Elizabeth, Blythe Renay, Garan Fitzgerald, Vin Ernst, Bruce Hennigar, Caroline Mincks, and Megan Konrad.

The "Ukulele Review" was written by Tal Minear.

Music by Prod Riddiman & Lee Rosevere.

Transcripts & Credits @ goodpointepodcasts.com

Today: an update on goings-on over at Team Vanishing Act, a trailer for Forgive Me!--a show we adore--and a very special announcement about our upcoming crossover!

More info on Forgive Me! at https://roguedialogue.com/. 

Forgive The Vanishing Act launches Sunday, June 26th!

When Lilith Von Hitzler and Devorah the Duck crash their Vanishing Box in front of St. Patrick’s Church, they must begrudgingly accept help from Fathers Ben and Klem in order to get it off the ground again.

Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) and The Vanishing Act (vanishingpod.com)

This episode was written and directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson.

Cast:

• Lauren Grace Thompson as The Narrator and Devorah
• Tina Muñoz Pandya as Lilith Von Hitzler
• Casey Callaghan as Father Ben 
• Josh Rubino as Father Klem

Story editing by Bob Raymonda and Jack Marrone.

Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda

Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda

Logo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com)

Follow @ForgiveMeShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Follow @VanishingPod on Twitter and Instagram

Find a transcript of the episode here.

Fawx and Stallion is an upcoming multi-season comedy-mystery about the best detective team on Baker Street! (Not that one.)

Behind the doors of 221B Baker Street, the greatest detective of all time and his loyal doctor friend solve some of the most befuddling, prestigious, glamorous, and exciting cases the public has ever seen, turning themselves into legends in the process. Across the street and slightly to the left, behind the doors of 224B, lives another pair of detectives, waiting for their chance in the spotlight. And when Holmes and Watson leave town on a case, and a woman shows up at their doorstep in dire straits, that very chance appears…

The first episode of Fawx and Stallion is currently live exclusively on Apollo. Episode One will premiere on September 19th, 2022!

https://www.apollopods.com/showcase

Fawx and Stallion is a member of the Fable and Folly Network.

Written by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Voices included Jeremy Thompson (Hampton Fawx), Chris Vizurraga (James Stallion), and Katie McLean Hainsworth (Madge).

A brand new multi-season comedy from the creators of The Vanishing Act: FAWX & STALLION is a Victorian mystery about the best detective team on Baker Street! (Not that one.) Enjoy the full first episode now as part of the Apollo Creator Showcase 2022. 

Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all other podcatchers, or on our website 224bbaker.com. 

Check out Apollo, a new app exclusively for lovers of fiction podcasts, HERE! 

The Place: London, England

The Time: Winter, 1889

The Crime: Anything (including, but not limited to: Robberies, Burglaries, Thieveries, Unlawful Acts, General Wrong-doing, and Pilferings)

The Detectives: Sherlock Holmes & Dr. John Watson, 221B Baker Street (UNAVAILABLE - Out of Town)

Known Alternatives: None of Note

Neighbors: Hampton Fawx and James Stallion, 224B Baker Street (IRRELEVANT)

Transcript here and at 224bbaker.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.

CREDITS

Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar. 

CAST

• Hampton Fawx: Jeremy Thompson
• James Stallion: Chris Vizurraga
• Madge Stallion: Katie McLean Hainsworth
• Archie Cartwright: Shawn Pfautsch
• Constable McMurphy: Ian Geers
• Mildred: Nicole Knudsen
• Jerry: James Ferrero
• Copper: Evin McQuistion
• Sarah: Lauren Grace Thompson

CONTENT NOTES

This episode contains adult language and sexual innuendo. A robbery takes place in the opening scene. Jail/imprisonment. Reference to hanging.

The Vanishing Act will return with SEASON TWO starting on Monday, November 22nd! We pick up right where we left off, literally minutes after the events of season one finale--on Christmas Eve, 1944. These five episodes will tell the story of our ragtag bunch of misfits–Augie, Conrad, Lilith, Rudyard, and Devorah–and their journey to find out if they can take one last lifeline to become better people, better (best?) friends, and maybe (MAYBE) actual protagonists. 

Part 1: The Christmas Kiss premieres November 22nd, 2021. 

For more information, go to VanishingPod.com. 

CREDITS

Voices in this trailer: Lauren Grace Thompson, Sarah Price, Sam Hubbard, Laurence Stepney, Tina Muñoz Pandya, Daniel Millhouse, Robert Kauzlaric, Eric Eilersen, Daniel Etti-Williams, and Lydia Hiller. 

Sound design: Daniel Etti-Williams. Music composed by: Baldemar. Written by: Ian Geers, Lauren Grace Thompson. Edited by: Lauren Grace Thompson. 

CONTENT NOTE: adult language, Nazis 

Deck the Halls of Berlin, Germany!

Fa la la la la, la la la la!

For another rambling absurdity!

Fa-la la la la, la la la la!

The Gang’s confused and causing uproars!

Fa la la la, la la la, la la la! 

Plus the year is 1944...

Fa-lah-lah-lah-lah, la la we're BACK!

Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.

CREDITS

Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Hannah Foerschler. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar. 

The original song featured in this episode, The Christmas Kiss, was written by Ian Geers and Baldemar. Additional kinderchoir music composed by Ian Geers.

CAST

• Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
• Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
• Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
• Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
• Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
• General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
• General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen
• Officer 1: Brandon Wilders
• Officer 2: Michael Morrow
• Officer 3: Jay Donley
• The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams
• The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson

CONTENT NOTES

This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Jewish characters in peril. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. 

The promo at the end of this episode was for Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason, an upcoming audio drama from Good Pointe Podcasts! A dark comedy of conspiracies and secret societies starring Zane Schacht as Randy Dunning, Lauren Grace Thompson as Gayle Kruger. Check them out at their website HERE and give them a follow on Twitter @TwoFlatEarthers!

🎶God help these foolish gentlemen and this one scientist,

Who all now have to make a play or fall to the abyss

While new friends come and help them out

At least much as they can,

As a voice from the past comes to complicate their plans,

Yeah, it really comes to screw up all their plans.🎶

Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.

CREDITS

Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Hannah Foerschler. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar. 

CAST

• Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
• Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
• Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
• Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
• Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
• Gigi Schlimmer: Lydia Hiller
• Klaus: Ian Geers
• General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
• General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen
• Hunther Zimmer: Macob Jundell
• The Amazing Vincenzo/Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga
• The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson

CONTENT NOTES

This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. 

🎶 Jingle bells, plot bombshells,

Two friends do a con!

The creative process takes a hit

And maybe there’s a bond, 

Hey! 🎶

Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.

CREDITS

Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar. 

CAST

• Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price
• Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya
• Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse
• Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard
• Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney
• General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric
• General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen
• Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga
• The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams
• The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson

CONTENT NOTES

This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. Characters are held at gunpoint. Mentions of loss, parental neglect (brief).

The promo featured at the end of this episode was for Gather the Suspects, a cosy murder mystery set in Wales during a very boring apocalypse. Follow them on Twitter @gtsus_pod.