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| Live Show: Greater Boston Visits The Amelia Project in "Mark W. Wants to Die" | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:51:46 | |
In order of appearance, tonight’s cast featured:
Alexander Danner as The Narrator
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon
Julia Morizawa as Amelia
Alan Burgon as The Interviewer
Felix Trench as Mark Wahlberg
Zach Valenti as Matt Damon
And Hemi Yeroham as Kozlowski
With special thanks to Cat Howard and Oliver Morris.
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman.
The Amelia Project is by Philip Thorne and Øystein Ulsberg Brager.
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
The Amelia Project theme is by Frederick Baden.
A joint production of ThirdSight Media LLC and Imploding Fictions.
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| Mini-Episode: With Truck, Without Truck | 05 Sep 2017 | 00:15:51 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical support from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Cast
This episode featured:
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
Mike Linden as Marlo (he/him)
and Mike Linden as Guy (he/him)
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede.
Contact
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Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us online @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Mini-Episode: The Council of Spirits | 15 Aug 2017 | 00:09:10 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Cast
This episode featured:
Jesse Hall as Clark (he/him)
Iri Alexander as Mouse (they/them)
Jake Song as Fox Fossil (he/him)
Mischa Stanton as Particle Physics (they/them)
Jack Pevyhouse as Anaximander (he/him)
Julia Schifini as 23 Skidoo (she/her)
Jack has asked us to give a special shoutout to his mom and dad, saying “Thank you so much for encouraging me to do what I wanna do!” And we want to thank all of our guest stars for helping us out with this episode. You can find them in more audio dramas including Tales of Thattown, Jim Robbie and the Wanderers, arsParadoxica, and the drunken folklore podcast Spirits.
Contact
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Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 24: Quitters | 27 Jun 2017 | 01:01:10 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
James Johnston as Dimitri Stmatis (he/him)
and James Capobianco as Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him)
Also featuring
Julian Danner as Ada West
Julia Schifini as Red Line officer
Sarah Golding as the TV News Anchor
and Eli Barraza as the TV news interviewer
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Train Jam, Farwell to Nigg and Childgrove performed by Adrienne Howard Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Tam Lin Set by Dirk Tiede
Dream music by Jeff Van Dreason
Drums by Jim Johanson
Golden Riddles, Echoes and Points (Act II) by Lloyd Rodgers
Isolated by Kevin McLeod
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Acknowledgments
Special recording thanks this season to Andy Goddard and Mischa Stanton. Huge thank you to all our season two guest stars. You can catch Beth Eyre in Wooden Overcoats, Hector Versus the Future and the Beef and Dairy Network. Julia Schifini is the co-host of the brilliantly funny and spookily-informative Spirits podcast. Sarah Golding is the co-host of the Audio Drama Production Podcast and appears in several wonderful audio dramas And Eli Barraza is the creator, writer and main voice actor of the fantastic new audio drama, The Far Meridian. Do check those out.
Contact
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Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us online @InGreaterBoston
Dedication
This season is dedicated to our Gal Friday, Melissa Panio-Petersen. Thank you for everything you do for us.
Sponsors
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Content Warnings:
Strong Language
Kidnapping/imprisonment
Divorce
Discussions of racism
General despair
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 23: On the Advice of Mary Wollstonecraft | 13 Jun 2017 | 00:38:04 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
and Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Drive the Cold Winter Away performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Archibald MacDonald of Keppoch performed by Dirk Tiede
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter!
Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us online @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Warnings
Strong language
Discussion of systemic racism
Emotional distress
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 22: Chuck Octagon's News 7 Wedding Special, Live from Red Line, with Special Guest Andy Wood | 30 May 2017 | 00:36:49 | |
Note: This episode has some particularly intense moments. Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Support
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston or on Tumblr at GreaterBlogston
Cast
In order of appearance, this episode featured:
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Marck Harmon as Special Guest Andy Wood (he/him)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer Coolidge (she/her)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her)
Mike Melia as Phil West (he/him)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Mario DeRosa as Isaiah Powell (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Also featuring
Iri Alexander
Laura Bramblette
Rick Coste
Sean Howard
and Eli McIlveen
as panicked party-goers.
Interviews with real Greater Boston Residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA (both versions) and Cotton Eye Joe recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Kentucky Mule by Tate Peterson Drums by Jim Johanson
Additional music and sounds used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Contact
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings:
Surgical imagery
Racial profiling
Crowds in peril
Sounds of panic/distress
Sudden loud noises suggestive of violence
Public disaster/destruction
Scald injury
Strong language
New Coke
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 21.5: Dan is Just Dan | 23 May 2017 | 00:14:22 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Support
If you’re enjoying Greater Boston, please consider donation to our Patreon campaign, where you can receive early access to new episodes, exclusive annotated transcripts, and Patron-only bonus audio!
This episode featured:
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Music
Snow Ban recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Improvisation in D by Tate Peterson.
Transcripts will be posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com.
Contact
Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Content warnings Firearms Falls from height
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 21: Liars & Legerdemain | 16 May 2017 | 00:35:26 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Support
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Cast
In order of appearance, this episode featured:
Richard Wentworth as the ThirdSight Media Spokesman
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Michael Melia as Phil (he/him)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
Also featuring
Michael McQuilkin
Mike Linden
Marck Harmon
and Ben Flaumenhaft
as ThirdSight Commercial voices.
Interviews with real Greater Boston Residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Tam Lin Set with Tam Lin (comp. Davey Arthur) / Catharsis (Amy Cann) / The Fatal Rum Punch (Liz Donaldson) performed by Dirk Tiede
Childgrove by Adrienne Howard and Dirk Tiede
Shove that Pig’s Foot a Little Farther in the Fire by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede
He Who Destroys Everything by ArtOfEscapism
Drums by Jim Johanson
Additional music and sounds used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Be sure to check out the hilarious inter dimensional comedy, Hadron Gospel Hour by our guests Rich Wentworth and Mike McQuilkin!
Episode transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Contact
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Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Warnings:
Strong Language
Manipulative behavior
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 20.5: Letters to Leon 3 | 09 May 2017 | 00:08:10 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. This mini-episode featured: CAST Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) MUSIC Drive the Cold Away and Farewell to Nigg by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Transcripts posted to GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston
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| Episode 20: Criminals | 02 May 2017 | 00:38:03 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content Warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him)
Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Jim Johanson as Rusty the MBTA driver (he/him), the cheese robot and Jonas (he/him)
Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
and Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Also featuring
MJ Cogburn
Hari Rai Khalsa
Maxximillian Dafoe
Tanja Milojevic
Ben Flaumenhaft
Rick Coste
Iri Alexander
Shane Harris
Zoe Embler
and Sarah Golding
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Isolation by Kevin MacLeod
Unseen Green by David Lewis
Childgrove by Dirk Tiede
Drums by Jim Johanson
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Check out the shows from several of our special guests, including Radiation World, Mollyville, Jim Robbie and the Wanderers, the Audio Drama Production Podcast, Rick Coste Productions and Darker Projects productions.
Contact
For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter!
Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us online @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Notes:
Strong language
Criminal behavior
Discussion of true crime, including murder
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 19.5: The Fortress of Solitude | 25 Apr 2017 | 00:13:20 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Music
Drive the Cold Winter Away and Snow Ban recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Warnings:
Distant gunfire
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Halloween Special: Damned in Danvers | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:06:09 | |
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and Technical Assistance from Marck Harmon.
Damned in Danvers was written by Alexander Danner, Amanda McCormack, Bob Raymonda, T.H. Ponders, Jeff Van Dreason and Theo Wolf, and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason, TH Ponders, and Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
This Episode Featured:
Alexander Danner as The Narrator
Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him)
Gabby Hall as Penny (they/them)
Sawyer Greene as Frankie (he/him)
Amanda McCormack as Noreen of Norton (she/her)
and Em Ervolina as Nathalie Daniels (she/her)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede, then horribly ruined by Alexander Danner
To Atlantis by Dave Fernandez
Dove Lady’s Theme composed by Pigeons, Transcribed and arranged by T.H. Ponders. Yes, real pigeons. Which you know is what doves are, right? They're just fancy pigeons.
For news and updates, you can sign up for our newsletter! Link in the show notes!
You can also follow us on Bluesky at @greaterpodston.bsky.social.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/Greater Boston.
Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production.
Content notes:
Physical violence
Supernatural violence
Abandonment
Death by vat of boiling marshmallow
Bird-related body horror
Jump scares
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| Episode 19: Profiles with Chuck Octagon, Election Special | 18 Apr 2017 | 00:37:57 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings after show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him)
Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
Lydia Andersona as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Mario Da Rosa Jr. as Isaiah Powell (he/him)
and Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Also featuring
Julian Danner as Young Monty
and Ben Flaumenhaft as the Red Line official
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Haul Away Joe and Train Jam performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Dream music by Jeff Van Dreason
Drums by Jim Johanson
Robot beat by Broke Yeti
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter!
Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us online @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Warnings
Strong Language
Abandonment
Phobic panic response
Discussion of historic racial violence against children
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 18.5: Letters to Leon 2 | 11 Apr 2017 | 00:09:06 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Cast
This mini-episode featured
Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Music
Drive the Cold Away by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us online @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 18: Breaking Kayfabe | 04 Apr 2017 | 00:34:24 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
An enormous thank you to The Alexandria Archives, a podcast of southern weird horror, for their generous support of Greater Boston. You can find them at AlexandriaArchives.com.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Lauren Shippen as Mayflower Johnson
Austin Beach as Dixon Hammersmith
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him), Samuel St. Eberhauser (he/him), and Marlo (he/him)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Frederickson (he/him)
Jim Johanson as Steve and Meathead Steve
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon
Ben Flaumenhaft as Homeless Man (he/him)
Tanja Milojevic as Wanda (she/her)
Also featuring
Jim Johanson
Tanja Milojevic
Ben Flaumenhaft
and Rick Coste
Be sure to check out the wonderful shows produced by our special guests, including Lauren Shippen’s The Bright Sessions, and Austin Beach’s comic Western Wynnebago Warrior.
Music
Charlie on the MTA,Green Valley Waltz,Red Apple Rag and Shove that Pig’s Foot a Little Farther in the Fire performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. CONTENT WARNINGS Strong Language References to alcoholism Sexual references Blackmail Discussion of historic Disaster Communist propaganda?
Contact
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Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 17.5: A Solitary Coconut Tree | 28 Mar 2017 | 00:12:32 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis
Music
Spanish Ladies and Drive the Cold Winter Away recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Contact
Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us online @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Warnings
Non-violent use of a firearm
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| Episode 17: The Red Line Tea Party | 21 Mar 2017 | 00:34:39 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
An enormous thank you to The Alexandria Archives, a podcast of Southern weird horror, for their generous support of Greater Boston. You can find them at AlexandriaArchives.com.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. And thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You really help keep Greater Boston going.
Cast
In order of appearance, this episode featured:
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Michael Melia as Phil (he/him)
Mike Linden as the Singing Telegram (he/him)
Jim Johanson as Rusty the MBTA driver (he/him)
and Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connoly (he/him)
Also featuring
Michael McQuilkin
Rick Coste
Tanja Milojevic
Alexander Danner as reporters
Marc Harmon
and Ben Flaumenhaft
Be sure to check out Michael’s wild multi-dimensional comedy Hadron Gospel Hour, and Rick’s latest mini-series, Charlie’s Mailbox.
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Love of My Life by BoxCat Games
Trenchcoat by Jim Johanson and Jeff Van Dreason
Solo drum tracks by Jim Johanson
Snow Ban by Adrienne Howard Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Warnings
Strong language
Sudden non-violent explosions
Comic mayhem
Self-shaming body image
Class entitlement
Ayn Rand
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 16.5: Letters to Leon 1 | 14 Mar 2017 | 00:08:17 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Special thanks to James Oliva for recording assistance.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
This mini-episode featured:
Ryan Estrada as Stay Juicy in St. John
Blair Dawson as Squatch for Life (she/her)
Mario Da Rosa Jr. as Isaiah Powell (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Music
The Tosa Waltz is by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Drive the Cold Away by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com.
Follow us on Twitter at InGreaterBoston.
Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 16: Extinction Event at the Olive Garden | 07 Mar 2017 | 00:32:28 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support the show through our Patreon campaign or by leaving us a rating and review on iTunes.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Tanja Milojevic as Wanda (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (she/her)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
David Rheinstrom as the Red Line Wedding Pitch Man
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
Also featuring:
Marck Harmon
Tanja Milojevich
Lydia Anderson
Jim Johanson
and Rick Coste
Music
Both versions of Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Golden Slippers by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede
Drums by Jim Johanson
Tarantalla performed by the US Air Force Band
Robot Beat by Broke Yeti
Contact
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings:
Strong Language
Drug Use
References to public urination/defecation/masturbation
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| Episode 15: An Incomplete Tour of New England Spite Homes | 21 Feb 2017 | 00:37:34 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
and Jim Johanson as Rusty the MBTA Driver (he/him)
Mike Linden as the Wonderland Ad
Jeff Van Dreason as Lenny the Lawyer
and... the Voice of the Lottery.
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Wonderland Rocks by Dave Fernandez.
Drums by Jim Johanson
Robot-beat by Broke Yeti.
Drive the Cold Away performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings
Strong language.
Discussions of contemporary and historic racism, slavery, and housing discrimination.
Deliberate vehicular mayhem.
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 14: The Watcher Over Third-Sight | 07 Feb 2017 | 00:40:20 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Richard Penner as Tinker in Taunton (he/him)
Iri Alexander as Vax Victim in San Bernadino
Alexander Danner as the Narrator (he/him)
Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) and the Street Proselytizer
Also featuring:
Tanja Miloyevich
Sam Musher
Jim Johanson
Ben Flaumenhaft
and Rick Coste
Interviews conducted with real Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Mechanical by Dave Fernandez
Lifelist by Dave Lewis
Drums by Jim Johanson
Contact
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings
Manipulative behavior
References to alcoholism
Strong language
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Episode 13: Mayor Linzer-Coolidge and the Lottery | 24 Jan 2017 | 00:36:06 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
This episode featured:
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
James Capobianco as the Mayor of the Red Line (he/him)
Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
James Johanson as Rusty the MBTA Driver (he/him)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Julia Propp as Lousia Alvarez (she/her)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Train Jam performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Dream music by Jeff Van Dreason
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com.
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings:
Strong Language
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Mini-Episode: Mallory Sums Up! | 20 Dec 2016 | 00:11:25 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Music
All music in this episode is performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, Dirk Tiede, and/or Jim Johanson.
Some sound effects taken from creative common sources.
Contact
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings
Strong Language
Scatallogical humor
Reference to drinking/alcoholism
A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.
Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Mini-Episode: How Was Your Commute? | 29 Nov 2016 | 00:10:27 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
CAST
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Tanja Milojevic as Jelena (she/her) and Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
Micael Melia as Phil (he/him)
Mike Linden as Walter and Marlo (he/him)
James Oliva as Timothy Dane-Brisbane
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA demo track recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Contact
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Sponsors
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Mini-Episode: Assistant | 08 Nov 2016 | 00:10:48 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
CAST
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA demo track by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Contact
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Sponsors
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Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason
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| Halloween Special: The Old New England Spite House of Marblehead Mass | 31 Oct 2016 | 00:11:57 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
The Old New England Spite House of Marblehead Mass. was written and produced by Jeff Van Dreason.
Narrated by special guest Jon Grilz, creator of Small Town Horror.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes.
MUSIC
"Haul Away Joe" and "Hurdy Gurdy Drones” recorded by Adrienne Howard, Dirk Tiede, and Emily Peterson
Some sound effects by Dave Fernandez
Sponsors
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Content Warnings
House fire
Death
Psychological Horror
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| Mini-Episode: Down the Tubes | 18 Oct 2016 | 00:09:49 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Cast
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Music
Charlie on the MTA demo track recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Drums by Jim Johanson
Ruffles and Flourishes and Hail to the Chief are performed by the US Army Band.
Contact
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| Mini-Episode: Mallory Works Her Way | 27 Sep 2016 | 00:08:05 | |
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Cast
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Music
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Content
Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com
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Sponsors
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Content warnings
Strong Language
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| Mini-Episode: Tag | 06 Sep 2016 | 00:11:23 | |
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Cast:
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Music
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Contact
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| Episode 12: Outbound | 16 Aug 2016 | 00:46:48 | |
This week, in Greater Boston: Dimitri explores an ancient city in “To Atlantis;” Gemma explores a brand new city in “To Braintree;” and Nica goes back to where it all began in “To Wonderland.” All of that in the season finale of Greater Boston: Outbound.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
Cast
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alverez (she/her)
Braden Lamb Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
and Mike Linden as the mysterious stranger (he/him)
Also featuring
Jim Johanson
Marc Harmon
Sam Musher
and Jeff Van Dreason
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
To Atlantis is performed by David Fernandez Golden Riddles, Echoes and Points (Act III) by Lloyd Rodgers.
Funeral Chorale by Emily Peterson
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Greater Boston is written in part at The Writers' Room of Boston, a non-profit workspace for Boston-area writers. Find out more at WritersRoomofBoston.org. Dedication
Dedication
This episode is dedicated to the memories of Amanda Phillips, Allison Warmuth and our teacher Betsy Carpenter.
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Content Notes
Strong Language
Apocalyptic imagery
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| Episode 11: The Red Line Referendum | 02 Aug 2016 | 00:36:58 | |
This week in Greater Boston, Charlotte’s labor yields results in “Montgomery;” The Mayor of The Red Line prepares his grand entrance in “No “The””; and Michael has an unexpected confrontation at a bar in “Liberation.” All of that this week in Episode 11: The Red Line Referendum.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Cast
Braden Lam as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connoly (he/him)
Mike Linden as the Wonderland ad announcer.
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
“Green Valley Waltz” and “Shove That Pigs Foot A Little Farther in the Fire” by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Sponsors
Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
Content Warnings
Strong language
Alcohol and alcoholism
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| Episode 10: Vox Populi | 19 Jul 2016 | 00:36:34 | |
This week in Greater Boston, Louisa and Nica wait for a mysterious visitor in “The Beekeeper,” Chuck Octagon talks to Greater Bostonians about the Red Line Referendum in “Man on the Street,” and Nica gives her farewell performance in “Open Mic.” All of that in Episode 10: Vox Populi.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Cast
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Alexander Danner as the narrator (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Mike Linden as The Beekeeper (he/him), The Ford Taurus Owner (he/him), and a Citizen Who Hates the Red Line
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) and a Citizen Who Hates the Red Line
Jim Johanson as Rusty (he/him)
Michael Melia as Stoner Student
Sally Heckle as Republican Saturn Lifter
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
and Ben Flaumenhaft as the Homeless Man (he/him)
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Muineira de Ruada by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings
Strong language
Brief alcohol consumption
Reference to quasi-legal drugs
Severe emotional distress
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| Episode 9: Leaps of Faith | 05 Jul 2016 | 00:34:57 | |
This week in Greater Boston, The Mayor of the Red Line draws a crowd in "Rally at Park St.;" Mallory recounts her political awakening in “Over and Down,” and Nica sends a message to Dimitri in “The Puzzle Box.” All of that in Episode 9: Leaps of Faith.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Please consider supporting the show through our Patreon campaign. We’ve recently revamped our Patron levels with new rewards, including a chance to receive handwritten Postcards from Dimitri. You can also help the show by leaving us a review on iTunes or social media.
Cast
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
and Arun Sanutti as Tyrell Fredricks (he/him)
Also featuring
Jim Johanson as Green Line Operator
and Jeff Van Dreason as the Red Line Operator
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
“Reels” and “Farewell to Nigg” by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Episode transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com.
Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston.
Sponsors
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Content Warnings
Strong Language
Extreme peril
Suicidal intent
Reference to illegal drug use
Criminal mischief
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| Episode 8: Message in a Bottle | 21 Jun 2016 | 00:31:34 | |
This week in Greater Boston, Dimitri exits the submarine in “The Wrong Ocean," Michael calls Nica with a special invitation, in “Gemini Nature" and Extinction Event orchestrates a lunchtime social in “The Seance.” All that in Episode 8: Message in a Bottle.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content Warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Cast
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
And Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Circus Music performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Twitter: @InGreaterBoston
Sponsors
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Content Warnings
Strong Language
Mild Gore
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| Episode 7: Divinations | 07 Jun 2016 | 00:37:26 | |
This week in Greater Boston, Louisa updates her calendar in Louisa Beyond Leon; Gemma takes time for a gut check in Gastromancy with Gemma; and Michael discovers a source of ancient wisdom in Thunder Over Thunder. This week in episode 7: Divinations.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content Warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Cast
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Arun Sannutti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)
Also featuring
Jeff Van Dreason as the Fortune Teller and Freshly Fulfilled in Framingham,
Mike Linden as Enlightened in Worcester
and Ben Flaumenhaft as Trapped in Tewksberry.
Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Music
"Lowell, MA" by Marck Harmon
“Red Apple Rag," "Blackberry Rag,” and "Circus Music" by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
"On Questions of Responsibility: Act II" by Lloyd Rogers.
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Episode transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com.
Sponsors
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Content Notes:
Course Language
Suicidal thoughts
Alcoholism
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| Episode 6: Sage Council | 24 May 2016 | 00:34:09 | |
This week, we get a glimpse into Leon’s mind in "Highlights from Leon’s Calendar;" Pandabear Poletti sends a letter to human resources in "On the Advice of Mary Wollstonecraft;" And Charlotte does the best work of her life in "The Background Artist." In Episode 6: Sage Council.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.
Cast
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
James Capobianco as Pandabear Poletti (he/him) and The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him)
Sam Musher as the CCSCC pitch woman;
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her)
Also featuring
Marck Harmon
Sam Musher
Mike Linden
Jeff Van Dreason
and Jim Johanson
Music
Charlie on the MTA and Farewell to Nigg performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.
Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Sponsors
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Content Warnings
Strong Language Brief mention of sex, bondage
Military sound effects (air raid/bombing)
Reference to alcoholism/binge drinking
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| Episode 5: Geography Lessons | 10 May 2016 | 00:32:50 | |
This week in Greater Boston, Gemma takes Michael on a tour of the office in "ThirdSight Media and Environs." The Mayor of the Redline reveals his secret origin story in "Subterranean Mobile Communities." And Dimitri writes home about his sub-aquatic adventures in "Karaoke in International Waters."
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Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
Cast
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
James Olivia as Michael Tate (he/him)
Arun Sannutti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Redline (he/him)
Ben Flaumenhaft as the homeless man (he/him)
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis. (he/him)
Also featuring
Mike Linden,
Sam Musher
and Jeff Van Dreason
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Spanish Ladies by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.
Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Content Warnings
Strong language
Brief use of particularly stupid slurs alluding to sexual orientation and developmental disabilities
Depictions of drunkenness
Depictions of bullying/homeless abuse
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| Episode 4: Leon at the Watch Factory | 26 Apr 2016 | 00:35:49 | |
This week in Greater Boston, Mallory talks to the press about Leon's death at Wonderland, in "Mallory Flunks Out." Plus we hear spirited eulogies from Louisa, Michael, and Nica; all of that this week in "Leon at the Watch Factory."
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
Cast
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as The Interviewer (he/him)
Mike Linden as The Funeral Director (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Also featuring
Laura Cunningham,
Ben Flaumenhaft,
Marck Harmon,
Jim Johanson,
Mike Linden,
Sam Musher
and Julia Propp
Interview clips gathered from greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Funeral Chorale for Concertina composed and performed by Emily Peterson.
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.
Amazing Grace on hurdy gurdy performed by Adrienne Howard.
Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Content Warnings
Strong language
Depiction of drunkenness/alcoholic behavior
Brief mention of illegal drug use
Extended discussions of death
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| Episode 3: Professional Prognostication | 12 Apr 2016 | 00:36:00 | |
This week in Greater Boston, Gemma receives an anniversary gift from ThirdSight Media and immediately begins plotting its destruction in "The Crystal Ball;" Leon applies for a job from beyond the grave in "Will and Determination;" and Michael is not quite as down on his luck as he thinks in "Guy Without Truck."
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content Warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
Cast
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Mike Linden as Guy Who Needs Truck (he/him)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Also featuring:
Laura Cunningham
Ben Flaumenhaft
Jim Johanson
Mike Linden
Sam Musher
and Jeff Vandreason
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Shove that Pig's Foot a Little Farther in the Fire performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Greater Boston is written in part at The Writers' Room of Boston, a non-profit workspace for Boston-area writers. Find out more at www.WritersRoomofBoston.org.
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Content Warnings
Strong language
Adult themes
Depictions of binge drinking/alcoholism
Brief scatological humor
Note: Ingesting glass powder will cause severe internal harm! For real, don't do that!
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| Episode 2: Working on the Railroad | 29 Mar 2016 | 00:34:56 | |
This week in Greater Boston, we meet three travelers on The Red Line: A pregnant woman has cabin fever in "Charlotte on the MBTA;" A fiery eccentric proposes a radical plan in "The Mayor of The Red Line;" and Louisa tackles her oddest photography assignment ever in "Red Line Wedding."
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
Cast
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Also featuring:
Laura Cunningham
Ben Flaumenhaft
Marck Harmon
Jim Johanson
Mike Linden
Sam Musher
Julia Propp
and Jeff Vandreason
Interview clips gathered from greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Dream Music by Jeff Van Dreason.
Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.
Wedding music by Dave Fernandez.
Cotton-Eyed Joe is performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources.
Contact
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Content warnings
Strong language
Prenatal depression
Discussion of death
Ostentatious displays of wealth
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| Episode 1: Family Riddles | 15 Mar 2016 | 00:33:05 | |
This week in Greater Boston, we meet three siblings: baby brother Dimitri hunts the Sasquatch in "Part-Time Cryptozoologists;" middle child Nica rubs shoulders with celebrities in "The Famous Bobbin Winder;" and eldest brother Leon dies on a roller coaster in "Disaster Planning."
Content warnings at end of show notes.
Production
Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.
Cast
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) and the Singer pitch man
Jeff Van Dreason as BB Bosco (he/him) and Someday Cafe MC
Interview clips gathered from greater Boston residents.
Music
Charlie on the MTA (intro/outro) is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Tosa Waltz (Part-Time Crypto Zoologists) composed by Michael Cassidy and performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.
Additional music (Big Book of Riddles) by David Fernandez.
Contact
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Content warnings
Strong language
Death (Non-violent) (ambiguous suicide)
Severe Anxiety
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| Trailer 1: "We Believe" | 12 Jan 2016 | 00:01:36 | |
The time has come, fellow riders of The Red Line! The time for a transit transition! A railway revolution! A Subway Secession! Greater Boston -- A Speculative Audio Drama set in an alternate Boston.
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| Episode 52: Eight Eleven Five Four Nine One Seven Six Ten Three Twelve Two | 06 Jun 2023 | 02:04:28 | |
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason and written by Alexander Danner, ItMe, Amanda McCormack, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, Theo Wolf, and Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
Portions of this episode were written at The Bridge Sound and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.
CAST
In order of appearance, this episode features:
Sophie Borjón as Lucia (she/her)
Graham Rowat as Bartender (he/him)
Eli Hamada McIlveen as Man In Bar (he/him)
Vinay P. Nariani as Fat Stanley (she/her)
Adam Raymonda as Stinky Pete (he/him)
Neil Johnson as Weasel (he/him)
Kenny Garcia as Bruce Bosley (he/him)
Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Nora Van Dreason as Monty Linzer-Coolidge (he/him)
James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him)
Cornelius Mohr as Sean from Brockton (he/him)
Ian DePriest as Brian Brown (he/him)
Richard Penner as Thomas Thomas (he/him)
Tal Minear as Florence (they/them)
Austin Allen as Moving Person (they/them)
Cass McPhee as Jimmy (he/him)
Tanja Milojevich as Wanda McIntosh (she/her)
Terrell Worrel Jr as Legion Assistant
Daisy Guevara as Kavllyn (she/her)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Rich Zieff as Mayor (he/him)
Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall as Jackie (she/her)
Lark Rodenbush as Dina (they/them)
Mike Linden as Funeral Director (he/him)
Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her)
Julian Danner as Ada West (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Mario da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/them)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Sawyer Greene as Frankie (he/him)
Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Wellington (he/him)
James Capobianco as Professor Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him)
Mike Linden as Marlo (he/him)
Clare Lopez as Pauline (she/her)
Mike Linden as Guy (he/him)
Pat King as Danny Campanelli (he/him)
TH Ponders as Rodger (they/them)
Jim Johanson as Jonas Wright (he/him)
Jordan Stillman as Allison (she/her)
Bob Raymonda as Tom (he/they)
Eli Barraza as Natalie (she/her)
Felix Trench as Mark Wahlberg (he/him)
Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzarelli (she/her)
Gabby Hall as Penny (they/them)
Rocky Goldman as Jamie (she/her)
Ishani Kanetkar as Lily of the Small Urban Community Garden (they/them)
Caleb Del Rio as Fox Fossil (he/him)
Sarah Shachat as Joey (he/him)
Gabriel Urbina as Edgar (he/him)
Tau Zaman as Abdul (they/them)
D.S. Oswald as Oswald (they/them)
Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him)
Mama Bang Bang as Candice (she/her)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Oliver Morris as Singer (he/him)
Jenny Pan as Petal (they/them)
Mike Linden as Wendell Jorgenson (he/him)
Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
James Johanson as Rusty (he/him)
Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connolly (he/him)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Pictures of Rivers written by Oliver Morris and Jeff Van Dreason, performed by Oliver Morris
Train Jam and Circus Music by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede
Eulogy for Leon by TH Ponders
Content Notes
Multiple discussions of suicide
Death
Language
Intense grief
Euthanasia and assisted suicide
Emotional distress
Collective malaise and sadness
Alcoholism and addiction
Pet death and sickness
Animal cruelty
Dedication
This season is dedicated to Vicky Anderson, Harry Melia, Ellen O'Keefe, Shreyas Roy, Zachary Winterton, and everyone we've lost these last few years.
Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production
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| Episode 51: The Language of Light | 23 May 2023 | 01:16:19 | |
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and Technical Assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was written by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.
CAST
This Episode Featured:
Jordan Higgs as Cheese Bots and Ethan Bespin (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Alexander Danner as the Narrator
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) and Wendell Jorgenson (he/him)
Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck (he/him)
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson (she/her)
Vinay P. Nariani as Fat Stanley (he/him)
Mario Da Rosa Jr. as Isaiah Powell (he/him)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
Daisy Guevara as Kavlyn (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzarelli (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Bonnie Bogovitch as Infernal Machine
Jeremy Beazlie as Ryan (he/him)
Bjorn Munson as Corey (he/him)
James Johnson as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
Kenny Garcia as Bruce Bosley (he/him)
Felix Trench as Mark Wahlberg (he/him)
Zach Valenti as Matt Damon (he/him)
Ray O'Hare as Red Line Guard 1
Tanja Milojevich as Red Line Guard 2
Giancarlo Herrera as Ernesto (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
and Jim Johanson as Rusty
Additional voices by Alexander Danner, Graham Rowat, and Jordan Stillman.
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
To Atlantis by Dave Fernandez
Improvisation in D by Tate Peterson
Drums by Jim Johanson
CONTACT
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You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/Greater Boston.
Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production
Content notes
Strong language
Sudden loud noises
Physical violence
Death
Depiction of a panic attack
Spousal abandonment
Reference to parental abandonment
Encouragement to undergo voluntary brainwashing
Reference to suicidal intentions
Incarceration
Transit disaster
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| Mini-Episode: Farewell Dimitri | 16 May 2023 | 00:23:47 | |
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.
CAST
This episode featured:
Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him)
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Childgrove and Shove that Pig's Foot a Little Farther in the Fire recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston
Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon.
Find all of our sponsor discount links here.
Content notes:
Discussion of mental health
Reference to alcoholism
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| Episode 50: Bible and Verse | 09 May 2023 | 00:45:22 | |
Content notes at end of show notes.
PRODUCTION
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was written by Jeff van Dreason and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.
CAST
This episode featured:
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) and Cheese Robots
Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her)
Tanja Milojevich as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) and Jelena Sergeivich (she/her)
Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him)
Bonnie Bogovitch as Infernal Machine
Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) and Cheese Robots
Rick Zieff as Engineer (he/him)
Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Mario Da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/them)
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)
Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him)
Kristin DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her)
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him)
Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (her/him)
Rocky Goldman as Jamie (she/her)
Gaby Hall as Penny (they/them)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator
Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson (she/her)
Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck (he/him)
Zach Valenti as Matt Damon (he/him)
and Ishani Kanetkar as Lily of the Small Urban Community Garden (they/them)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Crested Hens, Mother's Delight, and Train Jam recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede
Scottish Surf Rock and Dorian VG by Dirk Tiede
CONTACT
You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston
Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon.
Find all of our sponsor discount links here.
Content Notes:
Strong language
Alcohol use
Reference to incarceration
Memory loss/cognitive instability
Reference to potential train crash
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| Mini-Episode: Farewell Tyrell | 02 May 2023 | 00:11:10 | |
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
CAST
This episode featured:
Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him)
Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him)
and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Childgrove and Shove that Pig's Foot a Little Farther in the Fire recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede.
Content Notes:
Reference to alcoholism
Reference to imprisonment
Reference to death
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| Episode 49: Token, Tower, Doll, and Document | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:55:19 | |
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was written and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.
CAST
This episode features:
James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)
Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)
Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him)
Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)
Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her)
Rick Zieff as Mayor (he/her)
Daisy Guevara as Kavlyn (she/her)
Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin and Cheese Bots (he/him and it/cheese)
Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her)
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)
Eric Molinsky as Charlie on the MTA (he/him)
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)
Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)
Bonnie Bogovich as Infernal Machine (she/her)
Ian DePriest as Brian Brown (he/him)
Sawyer Greene as Frankie (they/them)
Vinay Nariani as Yard Goat (he/him)
and Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson (she/her)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Snow Bound by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede
Drums by Jim Johanson
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Content Notes
Corporate Surveillance
Threats of impending disaster
Struggles with mental health and purposeful isolation
Discussions of grief and loneliness
Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production
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| Mini-Episode: Dear Legion 3 | 18 Apr 2023 | 00:14:57 | |
Content notes at end of show notes.
Production
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was written and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.
CAST
This episode featured:
Terrell Worrell Jr. as The Legion Assistant
Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Wellington (he/him)
Bonnie Bogovitch as Infernal machine
Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him)
And James Capobianco as Professor Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him)
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
It Looks Like the Future But it Feels Like the Past by Doctor Turtle
Piper's Despair by Adirenne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede
Drums by Jim Johanson
CONTACT
For news and updates, you can sign up for our newsletter! Link in the show notes!
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/Greater Boston.
Find all of our sponsor discount links here.
Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production
Content Notes:
Parental Abandonment
Emotional neglect
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| Episode 48: Hey, That's Our Theme Song! | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:51:20 | |
Content notes at end of show notes
PRODUCTION
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.
This episode was written by Alexander Danner with Jeff Van dreason and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.
Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.
CAST
This episode featured:
Alexander Danner as The Narrator
Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin and Cheese Robots
Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis and Cheese Robots
Mike Linden as Oliver West and Some Dude on the Train
James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis
Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory
Michael Melia as Philip West
Mario Da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell
Tanja Milojevic as Jelena Segeivich
with a special appearance by Eric Molinsky as Charlie on the MTA
Eric hosts the wonderful podcast Imaginary Worlds, a show about how we create them, and why we suspend our disbelief.
Interviews recorded with real Greater Boston Residents.
MUSIC
Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede
Hanged Man and Charlie on the MTA alternate version recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede
For news and updates, you can sign up for our newsletter! Link in the show notes!
You can support Greater Boston on Patreon.
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Content Notes
Corporate surveillance
Parental guilt
Absent father
Discussion of parental cruelty
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