Go behind the scenes with Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley as they discuss the creation of TUNNEL RUNNERS, their original seven-part scripted audio thriller. They dive into the writing process, the challenges of recording action-packed scenes, and the intricacies of foley and sound design. They discuss the series' themes, including anxiety, young adulthood, life on the margins, and hidden underground societies, while reflecting on the creative decisions that shaped the story. Plus, hear their thoughts on the rise of scripted fiction podcasts and get a sneak peek at the upcoming PlayME season.

Just take it. Why fight it? Give in to what you really are. 

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

Under the mist. Just me and her. Nothing else matters. -But I can’t shake the feeling we’re not alone. 

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

We pull him out. Covered in dirt and blood. He’s not moving.

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

Don’t freak out. Don’t draw attention to yourself. Or her. Runners can’t have a witness. They’ll blame you. And Brooklyn.

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

We need more people. If we don’t let them in, we disappear! We can’t keep losing to the Shadows-

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

You’re 100 feet underground. In an enclosed hole in the wall. In the dark. With a stranger. -Anything could happen.

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

I’ve been in abandoned buildings, on rooftops, through construction sites. But nothing beats the underground. Rules don’t exist down here. But I’m always looking for a bigger challenge. A new place to explore. Where no one’s ever been before.

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

When Cam, a gifted teen from Toronto, finds himself drowning in anxiety and depression, he turns to prescription meds and endless urban exploration videos on YouTube to numb the pain. After suffering a devastating panic attack at school, he escapes into the sprawling subway tunnels beneath the city, desperate for solace. Underground, he stumbles upon a shadowy world filled with a hidden subculture thriving in the darkness. 

Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

Last month, we lost our mentor, colleague, and friend, Gregory J. Sinclair, whose contributions to the world of audio drama and this podcast were invaluable. Greg was an internationally renowned producer and director of audio dramas for CBC Radio and Audible Canada. As Executive Producer at CBC Radio, he developed, produced, and directed multiple acclaimed audio series and specials, including Afghanada and the interactive Trust, Inc. We’ve dedicated this special episode to his legacy in radio drama, including tributes from some of his former CBC colleagues.

Laura talks with writer and performer Diane Flacks about her latest solo show, Guilt (A Love Story). Diane opens up about turning her sometimes painful personal experiences into compelling plays. She shares how she thinks there’s a death of fun in theatre and why she pushes herself to take risks in her work and not play it safe. Diane also talks about her writing experiences for TV, including her stint for the hit series “Kids In The Hall.”

Guilt (A Love Story) by Diane Flacks.