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"Does she know I'm here?"

"Wouldn't be much of a soothsayer if she didn't"

Ruth the Toothless Soothsayer has come hither from her dark, mysterious origins, to share some enlightenment and foretell something that ought to be foretold. It's a sacred duty that has played it's part time and time again, but is Caesar and Sensus willing to listen to her wise words?

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus and Ruth                 
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard                 
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"They predicted a surplus in the next ten years and the birth of someone in Judea"

"Jesus!"

Politicians have been relatively the same since the birth of...well...politics. It's a game, a show, a misdirection to some extent and it's all rather amusing. Caesar and Sensus have front row seats to the latest list of demands from the senate and their spokesperson, DecievIous. Was the name too on the nose?

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar and Decievious                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                 
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard

Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

 "It's an anonymous Persian King"

"Ah, Nordsan, what brings you here?"

Have the chickens come home to roost? Or have they scattered to the winds, becoming to feral little dinosaurs, ruling the woodlands as if it were the Earth itself? I have no idea, but what I do know is that Nordsan started this whole mess and Nordsan has to figure it out. With Caesar. And Sensus. And himself really.

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus

Thomas Taufan as Xerxes and Narrator 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Calling Octavius!"

"Mocca Flavour Arse, Mocca Flavour arse please report to Caesar"

The plan to rid Caesar of an unwanted wedding is coming into form, with a new player in the mix. Octavius sibling to the Great and Mighty Caesar, Octavius is called into action to make a sacrifice for his country. Or at least his brother. Will he step up to the plate? Or will the plate step up to him?

Credits:

Nate Gothard as Caesar                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Octavious, Voice and Guard

Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Ave, my Lord, are you in fact the equivalent of the Manager?"

"Good gods. The haircut!"

After King Nordan Xerxes threatened Caesar with an unwanted marriage, it's down to Sensus to devise a plan so cunning, so clever and nuanced that even she will not see it coming. Until that plan comes into fruition, they must do what all good actors do. Improvise and try not to get booed off stage. Or unintentionally married. Maybe Shadana isn't that bad?

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                 
Thomas Taufan as Fedux and Voice.                 
Linda Chong as Shadana 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Sadly, The motivational work I did hasn't paid off"

"The old carrot and stick approach?"

"Yes, Lord Caesar. They ate the carrot"

Fedux has returned with more news from the great beyond, some urgent, some weird, some rather developing in nature. How will our great Caesar and his trusted friend, Sensus, handle the news?

Credits:

Nate Gothard as Caesar               
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Fedux, Voice and Guard                
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Her personality lacks somewhat"

"Lacks somewhat? My goodness me, I've had brighter conversations with a mangled mouse. I would prefer to have a tooth extracted"

Lord Caesar may be the Emperor of Rome, but by God he can not be expected to do his own taxes. You know how confusing it is to do it by yourself? And the risk of being audited?! There's only so many ways you can write off Lions off as a work expense before the Senate starts asking questions. 

Credits:

Nate Gothard as Caesar                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard

Linda Chong as Morose and Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"I mean the peasants are never so happy as when you blow the health and services budget on a war they don’t understand"

Peace, once deemed a simple ideal as a child, evolved into something far more complex, far more silly, far more greedy than one could ever imagine. But this is a comedy so we included puns, silliness and funny jokes to disguise the subject. Also Xerxes hurt his knee. Someone should fix that.

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar, Oivey, Villager and Men                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus and Cleo’s Mum                 
Thomas Taufan as Xerxes, Voice and Men                 
Linda Chong as Ptolomy and Intercom 

Cheng as Men

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Ave. What do you have there?"

"I perceived a dire problem with our city streets, my Lord. Poop!"

With great problems come great solutions. A meeting with one of the city's great inventors creates an air of change, of opportunity....of bad puns.

Credits:

Nate Gothard as Caesar                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus and Cleo’s Mum                
Thomas Taufan as Phatinias, Voice, and Guard                
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"I am unwilling to help you, especially after the last episode; I mean, for heaven’s sake, lend me your ears is just an expression!"

Caesar is approached by yet another delegation, this time by the misunderstood and stigmatised group of Lepers trying to survive harsh time. Hopefully Caesar can be completely professional and understanding and not make an crass jokes. 

*It is noted that Leprosy in this modern time is stigmatised, underfunded and often misrepresented. There are multiple resources online to educate one on the matter, and opportunities in which to support communities that still suffer from the illness around the world.

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar and Windfal                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                 
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard                 
Linda Chong as Intercom                 
Gavin Jones as Brute

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"But really my Lord, it isn't really democracy. It just makes people feel as it if were a democracy"

"I know, Sensus. The whole charade tires me"

The delegation from the Senate has come to air grievances with Caesar and his trusted friend Sensus. From taxes to health care and public transport, can our Ancient politicians find common ground in which to help the common person? (lol, politicians helping people)

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar and Decievious                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard                
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"We bring him back to Rome to keep an eye on him"

"Did you say, "bring him home to keep a lion on him"

From family news to new ideas, Caesar and Sensus entertain new ideas deal with siblings as well as streamline the Empire, ideas that will surely pay off, and if they fail will surely never be tried again in the future. Because we learn from our mistakes. Don't we? 

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Pittius, Voice, and Guard                
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"So what is on tonight?"

"Perverts versus lions"

It's the famous Coliseum, home to insane battle of epic complexity, world famous controlled naval battles and test of strength and strategy. 
And of course one man beating the heck out of another. The age of entertainment enjoyed even today on TV, just in a different format. 
In this epic episode we hear all the glories on stage while also hearing the juicy tips and gossip in the stands. 

We may be a little proud of this episode. Just saying. It was fun. Hope you enjoy. 

Credits: 

Nate Gothard as Caesar and Pervert 2                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Voice                
Cheng as Pervert 1

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Prophecy, fate…what is it all about Sensus? How things come to be, how we shape our world. Or the ways in which the world shapes us. Fates woven long ago to simply be played out upon the stage for all to witness with no true will of our own?

"Rather deep this morning my Lord. I haven’t had my coffee yet"

With deep topics in question, Lord Caesar has a moral dilemmas that require his age, experience and vague knowledge of all things. Diplomacy is key...even if you don't live in a truly Diplomatic age.

Credits:

Nate Gothard as Caesar                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                 
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard                 
Cheng as Centurian and Clemency 

Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"May I present your new messenger, Fedux"

In the days before overnight delivery service, the Ancients had Fedux, a man so fast, so reliable, that he was entrusted with the mail of the Emperor himself. No obstacle too challenging, no parcel too large, and no method of transporting messages deemed too weird. What does he bring to the Great but Bumbling Caesar himself?

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar                 
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                 
Thomas Taufan as Fedux, Narrator, and Guard                 
Cheng as Markus                            
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Christians versus lions, my Lord"

"Oh, always a good contest! What was the score?"

Lions, Stocking and Testiclees, Oh My! It's a pun filled episode with sport updates, political challenges and news of the good fight reaching the ever so glorious, ever so small ears of Lord Caesar.

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Testiclees, Voice and Guard                 
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"My Lord Caesar, this is Ambassador Wolfgang Dryvretchhaus"

A delegation of the Hun have requested a meeting with Lord Caesar.
From maps and blood, to Tanks and Toots, it's certainly a more lively meeting
than usual, but will it work in the favour of the great Emperor?

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar               
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus and Wolfgang                
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard                
Linda Chong as Intercom 

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

"Oh, I never like these letters. Always seeking more money, changing sides…"

"A bit like the Senate"

"Yesss…"

Before the rise of the telephone, the efficiency of the email and the anxiety of sending a text to a crush, we had a the written word scribbled onto scrolls and papers covered in wine stains and pawprints.

Lord Caesar and Sensus go through their latest correspondents from girlfriends and mercenaries alike. Both bringing news, fear and complications in the Ancient world of olives, orgies and big marble statues.

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Voice

Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern

Turning back the pages of history, In the yesteryears of time, there once was an empire that was mightier than any before and held land greater than any since. A culture rich in architecture, education and art, but there is so little remaining of the Great Khan's dynasty that we can't make fun of it. So to Ancient Rome instead!

Here we join Lord Caesar and his loyal assistant, confidant and friend, Senator Sensus in the famed marble palace, receiving a visit from Markus Rectus Rectum, Commander in Chief if the Anglo Isle.

Credits:
Nate Gothard as Caesar and Nero                
Hester van der Vyver as Sensus                
Thomas Taufan as Voice and Guard                
Cheng as Markus                
Linda Chong as Intercom

 
Written by Mike Jones and Iley Jones
Produced by Bass Mike Studios and Iris Lantern