Explore every episode of the podcast Borrowed Lives
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| Trailer: Borrowed Lives Season 1 | 16 Mar 2025 | 00:01:31 | |
Borrowed Lives: Coming May 6, 2025. Written by playwright and host, David Bareford, Borrowed Lives will thrust you back in time to the shadowy streets of 1871 Chicago. When Elise DeJong dies, her ordeal is only just beginning. Thrust into a bewildering cycle of body-swapping upon death, Elise finds herself trapped in the bodies of other people and hunted by a ruthless cult determined to eradicate those who defy mortality. To survive this nightmarish fate and reclaim her own body, Elise must navigate a dangerous hidden world of arcane rituals, fanatic assassins, and secret societies. Get ready to be immersed in a thrilling historical adventure where death is just the doorway to another borrowed life. | |||
| S1E1: Awakenings | 06 May 2025 | 00:23:39 | |
One moment, Elise DeJong lives; the next, she’s trapped in another person's life, a stranger in a strange body. Pursued by a shadowy figure demanding answers she doesn't possess, Elise must unravel the mystery of her stolen existence before her borrowed lives run out. In this chilling first chapter, experience the terrifying awakenings that begin Elise's desperate fight for survival.
CAST ELISE...............................................................................................Lauren Rogers SHEARS...........................................................................................Fawzy Simon LIBERTY...........................................................................................Andi Bishop ORDERLY/CLARENCE.....................................................................Dave Cavallaro SARAH.............................................................................................Kristen Johnson DAVIES.............................................................................................Stan Peal MOTHER/FEMALE ACTOR..............................................................Keri Hendrix CONDUCTOR/MALE ACTOR/FLYMAN/MISTER CAPLES.............Tom Kastle CHANDLER/STAGE MANAGER.....................................................Jack Harvison MAN ON STREET/WORKER/CALL BOY.........................................Peter Nye THUG/DOCTOR..............................................................................Roger Bazinet PRODUCTION CREW Playwright......................................................................................David Bareford Director..........................................................................................Brenda McGinnis Producers.......................................................................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer........................................................................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer..............................................................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing...................................................................Amanda Caraway
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| S1E3: Jesse | 06 May 2025 | 00:21:13 | |
Once again cornered and hunted, Elise's desperate flight from the Shears abruptly ends, forcing another disorienting leap into a new borrowed life. A chilling unease settles with this unfamiliar identity, yet amidst the dread, a possible guardian emerges. As the relentless Shears draw nearer, Elise must navigate increasingly treacherous paths through a shadowy world, where survival hinges on fragile hope and the unsettling question: who, if anyone, can be trusted? For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.com
ELISE................................................Lauren Rogers KINGSTON.......................................Fawzy Simon LIBERTY...........................................Andi Bishop MARCUS..........................................Stan Peal MRS. HAVEN....................................Brenda McGinnis O'SHEA.............................................Riley Allen JESSE...............................................Ryan Bond COOK...............................................Lexy Dillon
Producers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer.........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing.....................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com. | |||
| S1E2: Finding Liberty | 06 May 2025 | 00:22:27 | |
Elise lies trapped in a new body confined within the grim walls of Cook County Asylum. Doctors dismiss her desperate pleas, convinced her tales of stolen lives are mere ravings. But Elise knows the horrifying truth: she is being hunted. To break free and unravel the mystery of her fragmented existence, she must play their game, feigning madness to escape. For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.com CAST KINGSTON......................................Fawzy Simon LIBERTY..........................................Andi Bishop DR. GRAVER....................................Brad Wadle DR. DIXON.......................................Kellen Kirkham ORDERLY.........................................Dave Cavallaro CONDUCTOR..................................Ryan Bond CEMETERY WORKER......................Roger Bazinet HENRIK............................................David Bareford MARCUS..........................................Stan Peal MRS. HAVENS.................................Brenda McGinnis O'SHEA/UNDERTAKER...................Riley Allen
Producers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer.........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing.....................Amanda Caraway
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| S1E4: Moments That Define Us | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:32:32 | |
Within the gilded walls of the Palmer House Hotel, a fragile respite offers temporary comfort. Under the watchful eye of her enigmatic protector, Elise finds a moment to breathe. But the air is thick with unspoken secrets as whispers of clandestine societies and manipulated lives begin to surface. The search for sanctuary leads her to a shadowy morgue, where a shocking discovery awaits that could shatter everything. For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.com
ELISE................................................Lauren Rogers CHARLES MICHAEL........................Amanda Caraway WAITER............................................David Bareford
Producers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer.........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing.....................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com. | |||
| S1E5: A Second Death | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:28:55 | |
In the cold, dark morgue, Elise’s conscience drives her to help Alexandra escape certain death despite putting herself at risk. Meanwhile, Jesse reveals his shocking secret to Mordaunt before they discover Elise’s treachery. While fleeing for safety, Elise stumbles upon a grisly scene of absolute horror that reveals a ghastly power she never knew she possessed. Learning Alexandra’s true identity is nothing compared to the shock that awaits Elise in the cemetery. CAST ELISE……………………………………………..Lauren Rogers JESSE……………………………………………..Ryan Bond MORDAUNT…………………………………..John Viniilass ALEXANDRA…………………………………..Sarah Feely EDDIE…………………………………………….Peter Nye CHARGE NURSE……………………………..Mary Anne Bowman DOCTOR…………………………………………Michael Hagedorn KINGSTON………………………………………Fawzy Simon PRODIGAL……………………………………….Will Walker THIRSTY PATIENT……………………………..David Bareford PRODUCTION CREW Playwright…………………………………….David Bareford Director............................................David Bareford Producers.........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer..........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer.................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing......................Amanda Caraway
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| S1E6: Room 406 | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:32:07 | |
Elise and Alexandra confront Prodigal and Kingston, leading to revelations about Prodigal's true nature and a violent encounter. As Charles Michael prepares for a new borrowing ritual at the New Eden Hotel, Elise grapples with the ethical dilemmas of her unique abilities and the shocking discovery of the ritual's intended envelope. Cast PRODUCTION Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com. | |||
| S1E7: The Ritual | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
With her friend Liberty's life hanging in the balance, Elise must navigate the twisted allegiances of the Broken Hourglass Society, where every face hides a secret and trust is a dangerous commodity. As she prepares to participate in a terrifying ritual, Elise uncovers a web of intrigue that reaches into the heart of the society. The clock is ticking, and the question isn't just who will survive the night, but who can be trusted at all. Cast PRODUCTION Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com. | |||