Hello detectives--something different today! To celebrate our crowdfund, we decided to run what we call a Solve-A-Thon–we ran a series of five polls on our social media accounts over the weekend so that you, the listeners, could help us craft a mystery–we asked you to select a client, a crime, a location, an object, and a clue, which you so generously did. Then, on Sunday and Monday, we wrote this mini-mystery, and last night, Tuesday, we recorded it with the fantastic Jeremy Thompson (Hampton Fawx). Today, it arrives to you, hand crafted by the listeners, for the listeners, the result of a marathon of deduction!

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Written by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson

Performed by Jeremy Thompson (Hampton Fawx)

Theme by Baldemar.

Transcript here.

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The Place: This Podcast

The Time: Post-Season One, Pre-Season Two - way later than we thought this would release

The Mystery: Your questions

The Solution: Our answers

The Detectives: Ian Geers (co-creator), Lauren Grace Thompson (co-creator)

The Hosts: Ian Geers, Lauren Grace Thompson (Creators)

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They call the spaceship that crashed in the Nevada desert “The Ghosthouse” because it screams—the screams of thousands of extraterrestrial political prisoners uploaded into its horrific mainframe. The only way to free them... is to transfer them into the bodies of humans willing to share their minds with an alien second consciousness. But who would volunteer for that? Graham Shapiro, divorced and adrift at age 50, is one of the first to raise his hand. Give Me Away follows Graham’s journey into a world of radical hospitality, one which will touch everything—and everyone—in his life.

Written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, sound designed by Bart Fasbender, music composed by Adam Blau, assistant directed by Marty McGuire, and produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt. Cover art by Kate Kosma.

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Today, we're doing something a little different! Ian and Lauren recently recorded an interview with the Baker Street Regulars podcast—they are weekly deep dive into adaptations of Sherlock Holmes stories through a queer lens. They cover everything from the Jeremy Brett Granada series (a personal favorite), the Frogwares game series, BBC Sherlock, plays like Chris Walsh’s Miss Holmes, and even Veggie Tales. We’re so excited to share with you our interview with Ian and Evan about Fawx & Stallion where we discuss adaptation for audio, writing mysteries, and a bit about season 2. If you like this episode, go check out their amazing back catalog--and Lauren's upcoming guest episode covering BBC Sherlock...

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Today we're sharing an episode of Forgive Me! from our friends over at Rogue Dialogue! Forgive Me! tells the story of Father Ben, a try-hard young Catholic priest who was recently reassigned from Binghamton to St. Patrick’s, a new parish in an unnamed Upstate New York town, under mysterious circumstances. Each episode follows Ben into the confessional with another eccentric parishioner from around town, exploring the intertwined lives of this new community and the funny, sad, and sometimes painful experiences that come out of the Catholic experience.

Find them at https://roguedialogue.com/listen-fm.

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Hello, detectives! Today we are sharing with you a peek at the fantastic series Greater Boston! Greater Boston is a full-cast audio drama set in the Boston metro area, blending the real and the unreal, the historical and the fantastical. It all begins with the death of Leon Stamatis, a man so enamored with predictability that the least hint of uncertainty makes life unbearable. But by leaving the world, he has irrevocably changed it.

Find out more about the show on their website, and find them on all your favorite podcatchers.

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The Place: London, England

The Time: Winter, 1890

The Occasion: A Private Seance with Francesca Vonn Duvet, Psychic

The Guests: Hampton Fawx (alias: Reginald Norcliffe, Esq), Madge Stallion (alias: Penelope Thistledown, widow), James Stallion (alias: none - never nailed anything down), Prince of Hell Beelzebub (alias: Belladona/BB/Other), The Archangel Gabriel (alias: Gabriel)

Other Options: None (Sherlock Holmes and John Watson unavailable - adopting dog or something)

Transcript here and at 224bbaker.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.

CREDITS

Written by Ian Geers, Lauren Grace Thompson, and Newton Schottelkotte. Where the Stars Fell is a production of Caldera Studios, and is produced by Newton Schottelkotte. Fawx and Stallion is created by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound design was by Newton Schottelkotte, direction by Newton Schottelkotte and Ian Geers, and editing by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music composed by Baldemar and Newton Schottelkotte. 

CAST

• Hampton Fawx: Jeremy Thompson
• James Stallion: Chris Vizurraga
• Madge Stallion: Katie McLean Hainsworth
• Victorian BB/Edison: Newton Schottelkotte
• Victorian Gabe/BB: Max Fleishacker
• Francesca Vonn Duvet: Emma Sherr-Ziarko
• McMurphy: Ian Geers
• Gabe: Kiera Gill
• Ambrosius: Llewyn Geers-Thompson

All sound effects taken from Audio Library, Sound Library, Freesound, original foley, or used under Creative Commons License.

CONTENT NOTES

This episode contains adult language and sexual content.

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As we continue working on season two, we thought we'd introduce you to another show we love! The One Stars is a comedy fiction podcast featuring fake “One Star Reviews from All Across the Multiverse.” A One Star review of a Moon Vacation. An abandoned mall. Haunted electronics. Or an unexpected interdimensional trip with an Uber Driver.

Join host Negative Nancy and her only friend Chatbot aboard The Space Windu as they hide out in the dark corners of space, hate everything, and learn to love each other along the way.

Find out more info on The One Stars on their website and listen to them on the podcatcher of your choice! Enjoy!

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The Place: This Podcast

The Time: Post-Season One of Fawx & Stallions

The Mystery: Your questions

The Solution: Our answers

The Detectives: Jeremy Thompson (Hampton Fawx), Chris Vizurraga (James Stallion), Katie McLean Hainsworth (Madge stallion)

The Hosts: Ian Geers, Lauren Grace Thompson (Creators)

Transcript here and on our website, 224bbaker.com.

CONTENT NOTES

This episode contains adult language and references to the kidnappings of James Stallion.

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Mansfield Mysteries is a satirical, cozy murder whodunit, featuring the inquisitive, martini-loving socialite Dorinda Mansfield. Set in quiet, affluent Berkshire Bay, and told over nine hilarious episodes, each three-chapter story finds Dorinda wrapped up in a new murder. With the help of her devoted daughter, Stacey—as well as the occasional frenemy—Dorinda digs for clues, navigates Berkshire Bay’s elite social circles, and sifts through years’ worth of grudges and motives. In this company town, no one can be trusted, and everyone has something to hide.

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The Place: Across the street and slightly to the left

The Neighbors: Returned

Transcript here and at 224bbaker.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.

CREDITS

Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Newt Schottelkotte. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar. 

CAST

• Robert Kauzlaric as Sherlock Holmes
• Tom Crowley as John Watson

CONTENT NOTES

This episode contains mentions of alcohol.

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