What's The Story?

Dream Jobs

Ray assembles his team, and interviews the founder of the humanitarian organization Doctors Without MDs. Stacey helps a helicopter pilot tell his story of overcoming discrimination in the workplace. Phil explores the hobo life. And Blair profiles a mediocre basketball player who has found success abroad.–CastRay Elliott - Bryan FarrellPhil O’Malley - Brian McCarthyStacey Tung - Ren PierBlair Clemens - Gerald TobinMike the Engineer - David Tatasciore Momudu Kamara - Joseph BeyaRyan Furlough - Josh HurleyDude - Josh HurleyOld Italian Man - Josh HurleyTagalog interpreter #1 - Jessica LeberTagalog interpreter #2 - Daryll MooseKris Kastle - Brian McCarthyCoach Ned Thompkins - Brian McCarthyRev. Jimothy Kastle - Gerald TobinSamantha Snyder - Raina TriderCheerleader - Katy Zanville CreditsCreated by Bryan FarrellDeveloped by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthyWritten by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren PeirRecorded, edited, and mixed by David TatascioreSound design by David TatascioreProduced by Bryan Farrell and David TatascioreTheme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore Music“The Chase (Instrumental)” by I. Icardi; M. Cataldi; K. Walczyk / Proud Music LibraryPhil’s segment music written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore OtherClip of Ira Glass from This American Life episode “460: Retraction” *originally published January 17, 2017 The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.

Subcultures

Ray visits a podcasting convention, where he meets a subway conductor with his own show and a tech entrepreneur trying to make audio go viral. Stacey experiments with whisper therapy and learns something new about herself. Phil probes the essence of the universe by taking mushrooms on an empty stomach. And Blair uncovers the secrets of a sovereign community in the Shenandoah Valley.-CastRay Elliott - Bryan FarrellPhil O’Malley - Brian McCarthyStacey Tung - Ren PierBlair Clemens - Gerald TobinMike the Engineer - David Tatasciore John McClane - Nate FosterBill Gannon - himselfJeremy the Elf / Jeremy Beauregard - Dillon GeyselaersGordon Bryant - Michael HowellFred Astereo - Brian McCarthyQueenie McSteve - Brian McCarthyJohnny - Brian McCarthyJeff Robertson - Jeff RubinMadras Shulani Birhyakti - Jeff SchererNatalia Whispers - Lauren StriplingLouie the Subway Conductor - Scott Wiener CreditsCreated by Bryan FarrellDeveloped by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthyWritten by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren PeirRecorded, edited, and mixed by David TatascioreSound design by David TatascioreProduced by Bryan Farrell and David TatascioreTheme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore Music“70 wah wah” by Bauchamp“Raga Kirwani” by Soumitra Lahiri and Shailendra Mishra“Prodigal Son” by Clifton Hicks *originally published January 24, 2017 The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.

Hidden Talents

Ray uncovers some of his early forays into radio, and begins to doubt his abilities as a host. Phil rebounds with a bombshell at the worst possible moment. Blair returns to the scene of a crime, and attempts to correct an old wrong. And Stacey finally finds her voice.-CastRay Elliott - Bryan FarrellPhil O’Malley - Brian McCarthyStacey Tung - Ren PierBlair Clemens - Gerald TobinMike the Engineer - David Tatasciore Leslie Scoogins - Michael HowellPolice officer - Bob JuergensSimone Davis - Alexis LambrightLibrarian - Jessica LeberRay’s Dad - Brian McCarthyGunther - Brian McCarthyToday show reporter - Amanda OdmarkLocal news reporter - Christine PineiroLip sync competition host - Danny PudelekPeter Ruffian - Peter RughAvery Ostweiler - Katy Zanville CreditsCreated by Bryan FarrellDeveloped by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthyWritten by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren PeirRecorded, edited, and mixed by David TatascioreSound design by David TatascioreProduced by Bryan Farrell and David TatascioreTheme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore Music“Cratom Coma” by Soy“Backed Vibes Clean” by Kevin MacLeod“Whattya Say with Ray Elliott” written by Brian McCarthy“Girl U Know It’s True” - music by Brian McCarthy, lyrics by Bryan Farrell, vocals by Ren Peir, recorded and mixed by David TatasciorePhil’s segment music written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore“Occupy My Heart” - music and lyrics by Brian McCarthy, vocals by Ren Peir, recorded and mixed by David Tatasciore *originally published January 31, 2017 The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.

The Truth

Ray returns to his soul-crushing office job and is forced to reconsider the importance of facts. Stacey sends a dispatch from her post-podcast life. Phil finds a new worldview thanks to a no-nonsense self-help guru. And Blair embraces Destiny.-CastRay Elliott - Bryan FarrellPhil O’Malley - Brian McCarthyStacey Tung - Ren PierBlair Clemens - Gerald TobinMike the Engineer - David Tatasciore Jeremy the Elf / Jeremy Beauregard - Dillon GeyselaersWerner Airhorne - Bob JuergensDestiny / Philippa - Christine Pineiro CreditsCreated by Bryan FarrellDeveloped by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthyWritten by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren PeirRecorded, edited, and mixed by David TatascioreSound design by David TatascioreProduced by Bryan Farrell and David TatascioreTheme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore MusicPhil's segment music written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore *originally published February 7, 2017 The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.