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Crooked Stories Theater

Paul Knauer

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Comedy

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 21

Sink into immersive scripted audio stories crafted by professional screenwriters, voice actors and musicians. Catch a spooky horror. Laugh along to sitcoms and dramedies. Get lost in a sci-fi saga. Drift off to a sleepy tale. Each one with a twist, whether it’s a surprising plot turn, fun spin on a genre or an unexpected setting. Catch every twist and learn more about the creators behind the mic at CrookedStories.com.

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Devil's Due Ep. 106: Son Rise

Season 1 · Episode 106

Friday, January 30, 2026 • Duration 13:53

"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

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.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

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Devil's Due Ep. 105: Sins Of The Father

Season 1 · Episode 105

Monday, January 19, 2026 • Duration 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

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.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

Devil's Due Ep. 104: Were It That Easy

Season 1 · Episode 104

Saturday, January 10, 2026 • Duration 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

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.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

Devil's Due Ep. 103: A Dance With the Devil

Season 1 · Episode 103

Thursday, January 1, 2026 • Duration 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

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.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

Devil's Due: Director's/Producer's Commentary for Episode 101

Season 1

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 • Duration 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.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

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Devil's Due, Ep. 102: The Serpent

Season 1 · Episode 102

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 • Duration 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

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.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

Devil's Due Ep. 101: A Gambler's Call

Season 1 · Episode 101

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 • Duration 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

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.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

Devil's Due Season One Trailer

Season 1 · Episode 100

Thursday, December 11, 2025 • Duration 01:19

Coming soon: Devil's Due, an 8-episode supernatural Western drama.

First 2 episodes drop on Dec. 23.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

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