“I see sparks flying outside the train, and we stop with a jolt, and lights go out”- Alex Garretson

Fight or flight? When your normal routine suddenly has raised stakes, how do you handle the situation? Today, we get three instances of real crisis and the human response.

Appetizer: Off The Rails
Andrew is late to interview Alex Garretson due to a kerfuffle on a subway platform, stemming from a train derailment earlier in the day. A train derailment, of which Alex was a passenger.

First Course: Bad Brother
A story from our friends at The Secret Room Podcast. What happens when the face on the Wanted poster belongs to your brother?
(Starts at 08:55)

Second Course: Why Can’t I Feel My Legs?
Alex Garretson takes Andrew through waking up with no feeling in his legs, the long saga towards figuring out why, and how Alex dealt with the crisis in the moment. (Starts at 22:00 )

Vote For THE GRAYSCALE during the semi-final round of the Audio Verse Awards

Voting is open through the 30th of October, and a list of all of our nominees can be found here

Hosted, Written, and Edited by
Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Except for the story from The Secret Room Podcast, produced by Ben Hamm and Dahlia Beta

Today’s episode featured Alex Garretson and Matthew Schott

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In today’s episode, Andrew reveals some real life moments that inspired JERK, and we go through the importance of eye contact to relationship between actors, and between actors and the audience.

JERK will run August 24-26th, and August 31st- September 2nd at 8pm*, at THE HIVE, in Brooklyn NYC.

*(with 2pm showings on Saturdays)

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In today’s episode, Andrew highlights the directing talents of Dylan James Amick, and runs through the constraints on this production.

JERK will run August 24-26th, and August 31st- September 2nd at 8pm*, at THE HIVE, in Brooklyn NYC.

*(with 2pm showings on Saturdays)

You can buy tickets to the show here

And you can DONATE to the production here

JERK will run August 24-26th, and August 31st- September 2nd at 8pm*, at THE HIVE, in Brooklyn NYC.

*(with 2pm showings on Saturdays)

You can buy tickets to the show here

And you can DONATE to the production here

First Course: Grave Consequences
Lindsey Griffith tells of her failed high intensity workout in a graveyard, and the poor soul who bared the brunt of it.
(Starts at 2:15)

Second Course: A Vegetarian at the Hot Dog Contest
Will Jennings just moved to New York. He also just transitioned to being a vegetarian. Now he’s going to a competitive eating competition. These are his observations.
(Starts at 12:25)

Produced by Executive Director Julia Katz, Podcast Production Manager Chelsea Rugg, and Podcast Head Honcho Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Hosted, Written, and Edited by
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Recorded by Julia Katz

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“You think Steve Harvey is helping you, but you’ve known that pile of clothes needs to be put away for a while”- Matthew Manning

Do-It-Yourself has become a craze from instructional videos, to home cooking kits, to self help books. Today we explore what kind of value can be gleaned from doing it ourselves.

Appetizer: Fresh To Death
Andrew and Chelsea, amateur cooks at best, test out HelloFresh and learn how much they don’t know about cooking fancy meals.

First Course: Survey Says…
Our friends from the Does This Work? Podcast take on Andrew’s self-help book challenge, and dedicate a week of their lives to the tutelage of Steve Harvey
(Starts at 06:10)

Second Course: Helped Self
Matthew Manning and Clare Shreve go through the finer points and strategies of Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success, determined to come out on the other side with an improvement to their lives.
(Starts at 17:52)

Toast: Solo Chef
Andrew tries to embody DIY culture, by doing another HelloFresh meal, this time by himself!
(Starts at 35:25)

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Hosted, Written, and Edited by
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“Even if you know it’s over, it’s hard because it’s… it’s another person!”- Molly Corum

For season three, we are starting at the end! This episode explores the difficulty of ending things, from long running television shows to Tinder relationships.

Appetizer: Don’t Have A Bow, Man
Andrew and Matt Schott were raised on The Simpsons. As the show moves deeper into it’s twilight years, our duo explores the possible ways the show might end.

First Course: Car Troubles
Ian Crawford went through a lot of cars growing up. When faced with the potential end of his last car, Ian tries everything to fix a bad situation, but only gets deeper into it.
(Starts at 8:20)

Second Course: We’ll Always Have November
Online dating expert Dylan James Amick gives his thoughts on how to call it quits with an online match, then perennial quitting-avoider Molly Corum recounts a recent Tinder relationship that she let go on for far too long
(Starts at 23:25)

Toast:
Andrew avoids trying to end things in an episode about endings
(Starts at 39:35)

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Hosted, Written, and Edited by
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Today’s episode featured Matthew Schott, Ian Crawford, Dylan James Amick, Chelsea Rugg, and Molly Corum

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Two years ago, on valentine’s day 2015, I was sitting in a rehearsal space in downtown Manhattan with the rest of the Critical Point ensemble, trying to figure out why our podcasts wouldn’t upload.

There is a great photo of this moment that is included in our press photos, of everyone else handling this situation well, and me picking at the sides of my mouth (certainly a gross tick of mine) praying that this hiccup wouldn’t kill the idea of making audio as a group before it even got off the ground.

Fast forward to now, 2017, and CPT Broadcasting is prepared to announce our intentions with our third year production cycle for our audio wing.

Above I have included an audio file that contains my podcast address as well as interviews with the show runners explaining the directions of their shows this year. But for those who can’t listen to it at the moment or maybe are reading this at work, I’ll hit you up with some highlights:

RETURNING SHOWS:

The Grayscale

Last season ended with more information revealed about the Moral Influx Co. and unknown whereabouts of our humble narrator, The Voice Inside Your Head. This season promises to give the people everything they’ve ever wanted, and maybe, just maybe, we will finally learn more about what the Grayscale itself actually is.

• It will consist of 10 original episodes, dropping on the first of the month
  
• The Grayscale will return on the tentative date of April 1st.

The Creedence Clearwater Revival Hour

The Pastor was revealed to be an imposter in last season’s finale, and now he’s on the run. Don’t worry, this will all get straightened out by Detective Jim Silvers, and I’m sure the Pastor will be back to interviewing the people of Beavertail Nebraska this season resulting in hijinks, calamity, and all around merriment.

• CCRH will return on March 6th with its first full episode
• CCRH will consist of 15 full length improvised episodes, as well as a handful of minisodes
  
• There will be a short mini-series to bridge the two seasons, released shortly

Sunday Night Supper

Andrew returns with a revamped, brand new, glossy sounding season of storytelling and radio journalism. This year we will weave together high concept episodes with stories told in our original format. There will always be an appetizer at the top of show that paints more of a narrative scene, followed by true stories told around the dinner table.

• SNS will return tentatively in May
• There will be 15 episodes consisting of true stories and audio narrative features

WHAT ELSE DO YOU GOT?

We hope to bring you some more content this year independent of our three running shows (we have decided to fold Julia’s efforts on SJW into Sunday Night Supper, so that show will no longer be in full time production). Our goal is to release an original limited podcast drama series that will tie in with our production of Phfreaking. Also Will Jennings will be spearheading an ambitious project that aims to work like Masterpiece Theatre, in producing standalone audio dramas created by the ensemble AND by other writers and art makers that we recognize as being great.

SO hang tight everyone! We will be putting more audio in your ears very very soon.

“Here I am thinking now, not “hey I should get out of this situation,” but more so “is this weird? Is this beastiality?”- Jon Zencheck

In our season finale, we explore the strange things that people do as a result of trying to find a mate, or in response to losing one.

Appetizer:
Dylan shares his go-to Tinder question about JaRule, and the answer that changed the way he goes about using it.

First Course: That’s Not Me
Charlotte speaks about a not unusual teenage fling. What is more unusual is the way her internet pressence changes in response.
(Starts at 4:50)

Second Course: Strange Strange
Jon Zencheck thinks back to the most noteworthy and outrageous one-night stand of his life, and his thought process during it.
(Starts at 20:00)

Toast:
Andrew recounts all that we’ve done on the show this season, and looks forward to next year.
(Starts at 35:30)

The Dinner

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Today’s episode featured Dylan James Amick, Charlotte, and Jon Zencheck

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I think that in just one angle of his head, there are a million stories. – Matt Manning, on Larry

Andrew explores the final three deadly sins. Our journey takes us from Facebook to fictional cities to the local strip club.

 

Appetizer:
Andrew reminds the audience about the sins we covered last week, before diving into the remaining sins.

First Course: Public Pride
Andrew revisits the pilot episode from Does This Work? With co-hosts Matt Manning and Clare Shreve. In the episode they went looking for a random Facebook user’s profile to critique, what they found was Larry.
(Starts at 3:00)

You can listen to Does This Work? on iTunes

Second Course: Green Eyed Monster
Actor Jason Tolbert performs a short story written by Matthew Schott, that explores the origin story of a new superhero who can’t quite grasp why humans have to be so envious of him.
(Starts at 25:30)

Third Course: Lust With Lux
Lux Atl is kind enough to share a story with us from her podcast about the first regular she had while stripping, and how what they viewed as their customer-provider relationship was very very different.
(Starts at 39:57)

You can listen to Lux Atl’s podcast Stripcast: True Stories from a Stipper with a PHD on iTunes, and you can learn more about her work here

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Hosted, Written, and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Today’s episode featured stories, reporting, and acting from Matt Manning and Clare Shreve,
Matthew Schott, Jason Tolbert, and Lux Atl.

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The statue of limitations has passed, and the person I’m speaking of is dead, so… I think it should be safe to tell. – Kathy

Andrew explores the Seven Deadly Sins by trying to find examples of them in everyday stories, in part one of this two part exploration of the tempting moments of life.

Appetizer:
Andrew plays a clip from a subway trip to Coney Island, and explains his fascination with the Seven Deadly Sins by comparing them to the Ten Commandments.

First Course: Burning Greed
Ben Hamm from The Secret Room Podcast shares a story from a woman named Kathy, about her former husband’s strong reaction to the news of his impending doom.
(Starts at 5:25)

You can listen to The Secret Room on iTunes and follow them on Twitter

Second Course: Three Scenes of Wrath
At their recent retreat, the Critical Point Theatre ensemble created a play in one hour all about what makes us mad. We share three scenes of that play, performed by Alexis Baker, Trevor Scott, and Vanessa Bretas.
(Starts at 21:05)

Third Course: A Vegetarian Goes to the Glutton Contest
We return to the July 4th trip to Coney Island to watch the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. The details of the event are reported through the eyes of recent New Yorker and Vegetarian, Will Jennings.
(Starts at 30:00)

Fourth Course: King of the Sloths!
Actors Matthew Schott and Isaac Allen Miller dramatically read the top responses to a thread on the message board website, Reddit, asking “What is the laziest thing you’ve ever done?”
(Starts at 41:45)

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Hosted, Written, and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Today’s episode featured stories, reporting, and acting from Ben Hamm & Dahlia Beta, “Kathy,”
Alexis Baker, Trevor Scott, Vanessa Bretas, Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Chelsea Rugg, Will Jennings,
Matthew Schott, and Isaac Allen Miller.

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The opening and closing theme for Sunday Night Supper are by Podington Bear. This episode also featured the song “After Burning A,” by Lobo Loco

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“Yeah, so spoiler alert humans, even if you’re in a queer relationship, you still spend all your time talking about the bedspread”
– Reilly O’ Connor

Andrew turns over hosting duties to Sammi Santini, who delves into the life of Reilly O’ Connor and hears from some of the most important people in her life, all relaying tales about the maddening experience of redefining who you are as a person.

Appetizer: Sammi in Seattle
Andrew recalls the recent recording session from Seattle, and then passes along the duties as host to the person most qualified to talk about that night, Sammi Santini.

First Course: Finding the “Me,” in Mija
Aunt Judy talks about relocating herself from New York to Texas, learning the lay of the land, and finding love.
(Starts at 4:30)

Second Course: Loving Everybody; And Yourself
Reilly takes the stage and talks through her sexuality and mental health, leading to a group discussion.
(Starts at 14:00)

Third Course: This is Us, Now
Reilly and Nikson take us through their courtship and thoughts on the difficulties and rewards of jumping into a new kind of relationship for the both of them.
(Starts at 23:50)

 

Produced by Exectuive Director Julia Katz, Podcast Production Manager Chelsea Rugg, and Podcast Head Honcho Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Hosted and Written by Sammi Santini
Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Today’s episode featured stories from Reilly O’ Connor,
Nikson Matthews and Judy Dickey

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The opening and closing theme for Sunday Night Supper are by Podington Bear

Check Out Season Two of
The Secret Room

Where people share true stories they’ve never shared with anyone else before!

You can listen to the show on iTunes
OR share your own secret, here

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Stevie washes the dishes, but Adam Page would just throw them out the window…
– Stevie Woltz

Andrew interviews Stevie Woltz, the man behind Ring Of Honor Pro Wrestler Adam Page, about how he decided to become a pro wrestler, and how he recently blew up his life.

Appetizer: Blowing Up Your Life
Andrew thinks back to this time last year when he was winning big in Atlantic City, and contemplates the steps to becoming a professional poker player. For some insight and encouragement, Andrew decides to take a look at someone who has successfully reinvented himself, a friend he met in a film class who made a pro wrestling documentary, and went on to do so much more.

First Course: Stevie Meets Adam
Stevie Woltz was a dreamer from a young age. Here, we listen to his road to becoming a professional wrestler/teacher, how he balances his two personas, and there’s even a love story!
(Starts at 5:45)

Second Course: Adam Meets Japan
Stevie gets a call that changes his life, and sends him promptly to the other side of the world for a tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling. While a great opportunity, how will Stevie cope with everything that he is leaving behind, and how will he thrive in an foreign environment?
(Starts at 23:22)

Dessert:
Andrew reflects on what it means to boldly blow up your life, as Stevie gives some sage wisdom for all of those at home who might want to try (Starts at 43:45)

To see Stevie wrestle live near you,
go to Ring Of Honor’s website and click events.

If you are in the New York area, you can watch Stevie at
Field of Honor 2016

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Today’s episode featured stories from Stevie Woltz

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This preview is by way of heel promo from the star of next week’s episode, professional wreslter Hangman Page

I don’t think I can use magic to get this woman off the hood of my car because, well, I’m just not very good at magic.- Andrew Terrance Kaberline

LIVE from Cornerstone Studios, as part of the Uptown Arts Stroll, Andrew invites the audience to join in the fun as we go through two stories about how to broaden your horizons.

Appetizer:
Andrew welcomes the crowd with a recap of how he turned himself into an obnoxious ten year old film snob, by way of broadening his horizons through Turner Classic Movies, and being introduced to Hitchcock’s Vertigo.

First Course: A Driver’s Education
Andrew recounts his experience with driver’s education, his mysterious instructor Roger, and the horrifying first time driving with his license that no amount of practice could’ve prepared him for.
(Starts at 3:25)

Second Course: Do You Wanna Go Out, Or Whatever?
Matthew Schott returns to the show to explain one stand out experience of trying to be more proactive with the way he approaches the opposite sex. It’s a great disaster date type story, that promises to be very metal while taking place at the local Borders Bookstore.
(Starts at 11:00)

Toast:
Andrew encourages the live audience to lift their drinks, as they toast for their appreciation of seeking out new art. (Starts at 22:00)

Hosted, Written, and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Recorded by Chelsea Rugg

Featuring Andrew Terrance Kaberline and Matthew Schott

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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I forced myself to have some sort of meaningful introspection, while standing at the edge of a lake where I made out with a girl once…and it felt so fake.- Matthew Schott

Amidst new changes in parent’s life, Andrew listens to stories about how we determine where Home is, and tries to hone in on a definition of “Home.”

Appetizer:
Andrew explores the qualities of the cult favorite, The Home Place Restaurant, and experiences his own frustrations with the idea of home.

First Course: Home…Is Where I Want To Be
Matt Schott hears a base definition of home, from ex-pat and Reddit friend Michael Morale. Then Matt recounts his attempts at saying goodbye to the places he’s called home
(Starts at 06:30)

Second Course: Home Shopping
Sammi Santini shares her experience of being an army brat who never had a real home base. Hear how she managed to settle into a place in her adult life.
(Starts at 23:25)

Dessert: Retiring Home
Andrew takes all the ideas about what home is, and declares a winner after a phone call with his father.
(Starts at 34:45)

Hosted, Written, and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Recorded by Andrew Terrance Kaberline and Sammi Santini

Featuring Matthew Schott, Sammi Santini, Allen Kaberline, Michael Morale, Kate Griggs, and Lindsey Sandifer

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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This episode also featured “This Must Be The Place,” by the Talking Heads,
and covered by The Lumineers, as well as a cover of “Holiday Road” by Matt Pond PA.

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“People were so stoked to see my running…I didn’t know why… I guess they were just so excited to see something new and different”- Samantha Jeffreys

In this episode we explore moments of life where we find ourselves to be the one who is different amongst many likeminded people. Stories of what it’s like to mix with your not-so-usual crowd.

Teaser:
Andrew recounts a recent bar trivia night, where he and Chelsea decided to add a stranger to their team.

First Course: Sam, The Immortal Mythical Creature
While in Liberia with the Peace Corps, Sam Jeffreys realizes that she might be the first person like herself to ever be introduced to the community.
(Starts at 03:15)

Second Course: New Best Friends
Brett Henson gives us an account of busted plans on vacation, leading to new friendships, wild happenings, and drinking…lots of drinking.
(Starts at 12:00)

Third Course: Where is the Love?
Sam Jeffreys returns to provide analysis of both sides of the party lines, after her recent attendance of a Trump rally/protest.
(Starts at 19:40)

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Hosted, Written, and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Recorded by Samantha Jeffreys and Sammi Santini

Featuring Samantha Jefferys and Brett Henson

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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“I had never met anyone else who was going through what I was, and then suddenly it was like I walked into a whole room full of them”- Jackie Mullen

In the third and final (for now) installment of our internet-to-real life saga, we get a few stories from females detailing their early teenage experiences on the world wide web.

First Course: Interstate Love Song
Erin Mannion shares a story about the time an older acquaintance from an internet forum showed up, out of the blue, at her Dad’s house.
(Starts at 02:30)

Second Course: Luker
Jackie Mullen reflects on her first time dipping her toes on an internet forum, and the moment that she decided to go from bystander to poster.
(Starts at 8:05)

Toast: Back To The Diamond Mine
Andrew gives the listeners an update on Lance Diamond. Since our story ran a little less than a month ago, Lance has again found himself being called a porn star by a talk show host
(Starts at 12:00)

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Hosted, Written, and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Recorded by Matthew Schott and Jackie Mullen

Featuring Erin Mannion, Jackie Mullen, and Lance Diamond

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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“I knew my Mom was a very strong woman, but, I’m floored by how strong she really had to be to give birth three times.”- Amanda Fain

We revisit last year’s Mother’s Day episode featuring the Kaberline clan, and take a look at how that family has expanded in size and statuses since last year.

Appetizer: Calling All Siblings
Andrew reminds the listener of what transpired last year to create the plan of having the Kaberline siblings surprise their mother with a podcast of stories about how much she means to them.

First Course: Road Rules
Matthew Kaberline and Amanda Fain (née Kaberline) both share stories about important road trips with their mother, and how she helped them pick a path in life. (Starts at 02:40)

Second Course: It’s My Party, I’ll Be Blind If I Want To
Andrew tells of a time when his mother had to go to great lengths to get her stubborn child to his surprise birthday party, no matter how difficult he made it. (Starts at 19:27)

Dessert: Maternal Updates
Andrew talks briefly with Amanda and Jo Anne Kaberline, to get their thoughts on their new credentials as a mother and grandmother respectively. (Starts at 29:10)

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Featuring Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Matthew Kaberline, Amanda Fain, and Jo Anne Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
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When you do something like that, you lose any and all control

We continue our look at the consequences of internet use in real life, by talking with our wonderful guest Lance Diamond and reliving the time in his life when he made a funny video about being angry with footwear purchases, and it became viral.

Appetizer: In On The Joke
We take a look at Andy Kaufman’s controversial appearance on David Letterman in the 80’s, and how the audience missing the point, led to it becoming viral. And we are introduced to former YouTube star, Lance Diamond.

First Course: Hit Record
Lance Diamond has a rough first week as a college freshmen, so he decides to make a video about it. No one could prepare Lance for just how big the video would become. Starts at (7:50)

Second Course: Fame Monster
Lance’s budding fame faces a negative backlash, including confrontations, electronic letter writing campaigns, drug use, and the deterioration of his own mental health. Lance recounts a difficult time in his life, including his bizarre last day of school. Starts at (21:35)

Third Course: Status Update
Andrew gives us an update on Lance’s life post internet stardom, including how he uses the internet today, advice for other people trying to have an online presence, and the proper way to deal with mistakes from your past.  Starts at (37:30)

Hosted, Written, and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Featuring Lance Diamond, Matthew Schott, Ryan Barker, Chelsea Rugg, and Patrick Mahaney.

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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The opening and closing theme for Sunday Night Supper are by Podington Bear
Tracks: “Bit Rio” and “60’s Quiz Show”

This episode also featured Maxence Cyrin’s cover of
“Where is My Mind?”

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Appetizer: Gotcha!
Matt Schott and Dylan James Amick agree to interview each other about times when the internet changed their real lives, but not until they (along with Chelsea and Andrew) talk about their cringe worthy old AIM Screen names.

First Course: Go Away Message
Dylan James Amick presents a cautionary quip about the ills of hitting on someone else’s girl through social media means. Starts at (5:30)

Side: Phreaking Preview
Andrew talks a bit about the new show Critical Point is working on, and then shares a trailer. Starts at (9:55)

Second Course: User Name Game
Matthew Schott shares a coming-of-age internet story that didn’t make it into Refresh, concerning an awkward online conversation leading to a more awkward real life scenario. Starts at (12:15)

To-Go Order: Diamond In The Rough
Andrew sums up what we’ve learned so far before giving a sneak peak of the subject of our next internet focused episode. Starts at (16:40)

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Featuring Dylan James Amick, Matthew Schott, Chelsea Rugg, and Lance Diamond
Recorded by Dylan James Amick and Matthew Schott

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
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Warm-ups:
Andrew heads to a bar to watch the first NYCFC game of the 2016, and reminds the listeners of the premise of the original episode.

First Quarter: From The Bronx All The Way Down To The Battery
Andrew describes his love for NYCFC, and enters an essay writing contest. Starts at (05:10)

Second Quarter: The Leader Of Cheers
Samantha Skidmore takes us through the life of a former unofficial mascot for Virginia Tech Football and Basketball, and how her life has changed now. Starts at (18:20)

Third Quarter: Sideline Reporter
Andrew returns to share audio recorded from the field at NYCFC’s final home game of its inaugural season in 2015. Starts at (33:15)

Fourth Quarter: The End Of The Game
Andrew and Skidmore decide if being a sports fan is a good or bad decision, and if it matters at all. Starts at (45:15)

Overtime: What’s Changed?
Andrew returns with NEW material recapping the changes in team personnel between 2015 and 2016, and gives us the sounds of the first game of the year, ultimately changing his mind about his position of the importance of being a sports fan. Starts at (49:15)

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Opening Theme, “Bit Rio” by Podington Bear
Closing Theme  “You’re A Champion” by 2 Skinnee J’s

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Appetizer: Show Me The Money
Julia Katz gets caught up in the recent record breaking Powerball drawing, and buys a few tickets of her own.

First Course: Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places
Jake Goldman (writer The Powerpuff Girls) takes us through a litany of bad break-ups and awkward situations, all stemming from an obsession with long-distance relationships. Starts at (5:15)

Second Course: I Want To Believe
Mabry Williams likes going all-in on TV shows. Recently, in time for the revival, Mabry picked up watching The X-Files. But her obsession with the show starts to take over her life, her wallet, and her plans. Starts at (16:15)

And finally, Andrew gives a Toast to obsessions. Starts at (25:30)

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Featuring Jake Goldman, Mabry Williams, and Julia Katz
Recorded by Asha Wilson

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Okay, whatever.

So you’re gonna start your own brand new podcast, huh tough guy…well what’s it gonna be about? Who’s story will we be following? What kind of talent do you need for your show; actors to read scripts or guest to interview? How long does it take to produce one of your episodes with your team? How frequently will you release episodes? Where will you release episodes?

So maybe you don’t have all the answers after all, up tough guy?

Tip #1

THAT’S OKAY! These are some broad strokes that you do need to consider before you can really bring your product to market, but really they are nothing more than that; things to consider.

When Andrew and Chelsea brought the idea of expanding the work of CPT into this audio median, it was a foreign concept to a lot of us. Serial had just exploded, but a lot of us couldn’t tell you why, just that we liked it. Even our resident ‘experts’ were more podcast fans than anything else; we had no idea how much work it would be! But we did the research and the work together. We grew as personal artist by trial and error and we helped each other grow by pooling our collective knowledge together.

Tip #2

Don’t go it alone, you have to have a solid team. Podcast are a lot of work, a solid team not only helps divide the number of tasks at hand, but also helps keep you sane while you do it.

Already know what it’s going to be about more or less? Then things are looking up for you! You have your idea, now how are you going to share this story with the world?

Tip #3

Write a script, and keep an eye on the time. This took us forever to learn. You might say, “but our show is just our buddies shooting the shit, or talking about comic books.” Still, write a script. Even if it’s just for the transitions, top of show, and so forth. There is nothing that slows down a show more than the hosts sounding like they don’t know what’s next. Have fact sheets with you, we don’t want to wait for you to look something up. Time out your segments, know what the ideal length of the show is. Your podcast shouldn’t be over an hour just because you don’t want to edit anything out.

Those are the broad strokes. Find out what your show is about, surround yourself with supportive people who want to do the work, and write the script! Sounds easy right? Only to say; doing the work is tough, and if you aren’t willing to do it, it will not happen.

Here are some style-specific tips from the people who have helped us do the work on our podcasts.

Radio Plays Are Radio Work
with Dylan James Amick

When we started recording for The Grayscale, around this time last year, we had already been working on the series for over two months; multiple scripts, each with multiple drafts had been written, we had had several meetings about both the content and tone of the show, as well as endless email chains recommending movies, TV shows, and other podcast that we wouldn’t to emulate in our execution. After that we had meetings about casting; who did we know, who could play these parts, who did we want to try and work with? Then we had to find more writers for more episodes, and as we read episodes we had to make sure the parts we were writing were ones that could be played. There was  great deal of moving parts, and they all had to move as one; towards the same unified vision we had spent hours talking about.

I think Radio Plays are an incredible exciting use of the medium, but if I had to stress one thing it would be this: You cannot make it work in the moment, or in editing, it is truly all about the preparation. From initial concept to episode release, I would say that each episode of The Grayscale takes about four months to produce. Since we want to release more then three episodes a year, that means we are constantly working on multiple episodes all of which are existing in various levels of completion. As we start are second season we are trying to streamline the process by collecting scripts earlier, recording multiple episodes at a time, but that is only possible if all collaborators are on the same page. And how do you accomplish that? Through prep work and solid communication. We just started the second season, and without giving anything away, I can tell you that we are already having meetings and setting things up for season three in February 2017.

If you want to create a polished, enjoyable piece of radio theatre, than do not rush it, do not just wing it, expect things to fall into place. Do the work, the whole time, not just the one part you are excited about. The whole team has to be in, and they have to be in all the way.

A Little Word About Doing Audio-Only Improv
With Matthew Schott

I’m not gonna claim to be any kind of a master of radio-improv, but in my explorations over the past couple of years I’ve learned a thing or two.

The first and most important thing I picked on was to make sure my first forays into the medium were with people I trusted. Improv can be intimidating under any circumstances and when you don’t have any kind of physicality to fall back on it can be all the more so. When I first sat down to record the very first CCRH, I made sure to surround myself with friends and improvisers I trusted implicitly. None of us were totally sure what to expect but we started up and jumped right in head first? The result? Well, it was terrible and will never be released to the public. But you know what? We had a great time and I learned a lot of dos and donts for moving forward.

I wouldn’t record the actual first episode for another couple years but when I did, it was significantly better because I had that terrible first episode to look back on. So while I could sit here and tell you each and every little thing I learned, I think the best advice I could give someone looking to do it for themselves is to just go for it. Have fun. And if it sucks, no one ever has to know! 

Gathering Other People’s Stories
With Andrew Terrance Kaberline

It’s sometimes scary to rely on other people’s stories to make up your content, but audio from perspectives different than your own are usually radio gold. I think Sunday Night Supper is the hardest show to create (but i’m biased) because it requires so much shaping of different audio sources to turn it into one cohesive idea. 

If you are going to do a show that uses personal storytelling, then you have to be very patient. Some stories take longer to report on than others, so don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Contact multiple leads simultaneously and go with whatever is most available. Not all stories are going to be knock outs. It can be tempting to use any story you get, but you have to set a bar for your quality and stick to it. It will hurt, but you will have to throw away stories that you’ve sometimes put a lot of hours into already.

Don’t just look for stories in the area around you. Reach out to someone interesting, even if you don’t know them that well or maybe you haven’t talked to them in a while. People naturally like to tell their stories. If you give them a platform, they will take it. If you want to interview people remotely, you can record a phone call, but it will sound like a phone call. Instead, do a Skype call with your headphones plugged into the computer while both parties record their own audio on their cell phone. Then take the two files, sync them up from a common starting point (like a countdown or a clap) then you’ve got a clear interview that sounds like you were both in the same room. The difference is evident in the Skidmore segment of episode 20 vs. the Zaida segment of episode 22.

Look for those who want to plug projects, they will absolutely appear on your show! Look for one-man show performers, bloggers, actors, stand ups, charity organizers, basically anyone who has a project that involves talking and storytelling to begin with.

People can be sensitive with the information that they want to share, and you must respect that. Keep them in the loop while you edit their stories. You don’t want the first time your subject hears how they were represented to be after the episode drops.

Lessons In Being Topical
With Julia Katz

I have to let you in on a secret. I love reading, but I barely get a chance to read books anymore. Instead, I’ve become a news junkie. I think it’s because I was born for this, as the child of journalists who ended up often working as a freelance writer as a day job to support my life as an artist so far. So, as a news-enthusiast and resident know-it-all, I have a few tips for anyone who’s making a current events podcast.

Unless you already are a reporter, don’t try to be one. Being a journalist is a job that takes a high degree of technical skill. And it’s rare that podcasts work in a straight-news format – this is much better suited to written articles or television reporting. Instead, embrace your “spin” on a given issue that’s already been reported. Listen to what you’re hearing about an issue, investigate it from all sides, and then give your take. Many of your listeners won’t have done the depth of research you have on the issue and you’re providing them with perspective.

Understand the difference between “soft” reporting and “hard” reporting. Some people call these “human interest” stories. Arguably the greatest podcast of all time is This American Life, and they have mastered this approach. Instead of spending their time trying to “break” a story – and again, as an average person or non-journo it is very unlikely that you will be the first person to do so, because you just don’t have the resources to compete – take a depth approach and find a personal way to connect into the news. When Planned Parenthood became a rallying cry in politics this fall, I didn’t try to really go into the funding issue at all. What I did do was gather stories of people I knew who had been affected by Planned Parenthood. It’s the best way to embrace the podcast format and the power of storytelling. People are interesting. Find out how.

Read everything, and be prepared for the response. I hate echo chambers. Social media has made it worse. I see a lot of people relying on flawed news sources that support their point of view. It’s nauseating and it’s not nuanced. I think we can all agree that the political views of our Facebook friends can be cringe-worthy. I try to read conservative blogs. I try to read liberal forums. I try to read the comment sections on news articles and even YouTube videos, in which the most outlandish people come out of the woodwork. I don’t want to just have the opinion everyone expects of me, and this way, I know what’s coming when I hear opposition to my own view. When we decided to do a story concerning #gamergate, I knew how that community thought and responded because I personally read the forums that the movement posts in. So when a stranger posted a thread about the podcast, it didn’t bother me and I knew how to respond.

Embrace your ignorance and come out swinging. Some of my episodes, I have worked really hard on and they came out way worse than I expected. Some stuff that was easy for me generated a nice response. Try stuff and see what sticks. Everyone has bad episodes. Do a lot of episodes (we did over 50 in the first year here at CPT…), experiment, and let it all hang out.

Toys and Doodads
With the CPT Broadcasting Team

To produce a good podcast you need an audio source, a mixer, and editing software.

You can do this cheaply or for lots of cash. It depends on what the needs of your show are. If it’s just going to be you talking, or maybe two people talking who don’t mind being close to each other, you can do it all for under $50.

For the cheap people, get a usb microphone that talks directly to your computer. This way, you don’t have to get a mixer, because your editing software (Audacity is free across all platforms, and garageband is free for Mac people) will mix for you. Maybe you want to record people in the field too. You don’t need to get a microphone for this, just use the one in your smartphone.

You’re saying “I’m not cheap. I want to do a multitude of shows, just like you guys!” Great, then let’s go through what we use, and why.

Audio Source

The audio you hear on The Grayscale, Sunday Night Supper, and most episodes of CCRH and SJW comes from MXL small-diaphragm condenser microphones. I’m not going to get into the difference between small and large diaphragm and condenser and dynamic, but what I will say is that the mics we use have provided professional sounding vocals for all of our needs from narration to acting, and with very little issue. We have four of them, but just one or two is enough. For on-the-go interviews and recording when we travel, we use the mics in our phones, with a small attachment like the iRig Mic Cast, that adds a little more control. We have also used a Blue USB Snowball mic in a pinch, but it does have a clear difference in sound quality (see the first episode of CCRH to compare the MXL in the opening to the snowball in the interview portion of the show) and requires more prep to the recording room for ideal audio quality.

Mixer

We have two mixers, both from Tascam, the 2×2 and the 4×4. The numbers correspond to the inputs and outputs available. Podcasts don’t deal with the outputs all that much, so what the input number tells us is the exact number of microphones you can record with. The bad part about a mixer is that they usually won’t work with USB mics and you must make sure to do your research beforehand to ensure that they will talk to your computer and operating system. The positives about a mixer are amazing. They allow you to monitor your levels as you are recording, and to  adjust the levels of volume for the microphones in real time. The mixer also has less issues with static/metallic sounding audio than a usb mic going directly into the computer. If you can afford it, the mixer and microphone with a cable are the way to go.

Editing Software

We mainly use Audacity. It is a free open source editing software that is updated constantly, has a number of features, and has a billion youtube tutorials for anything you don’t know how to do. The members of CPT are split on Audacity. Andrew and Julia love it for their story/journalism shows. Matt finds that on his non-mac, Audacity crashes a lot. Chelsea knows that for the effects and more complicated editing that a radio drama like Grayscale requires, Audacity doesn’t cut it. If you want to level up, you can shell out some money for Logic or Pro Tools. You can also use Garageband, which is just fine for the basics. If you are doing layered effects, you can mix and match software, example, for many of the effects on Grayscale, Chelsea will edit the dialogue in Audacity but create the sound in the film editing software Final Cut.

Other Gadgets

XLR cables. Can’t have enough of them. Headphones. Get a few good pairs, some for editing purposes, and others for your guests/actors to use while recording so they can hear themselves. Speaking of, you can get a headphone amplifier for pretty cheap that plugs into your mixer, and allows everyone to monitor the levels at the same time. We have found that for radio dramas or just recording narration, that we sound better when we’re standing up rather than sitting down, so mic stands and music stands are great for accomplishing this and also for getting rid of any sounds that come from fumbling around holding scripts.

About 3000 words into this guide, it’s evident that there is A LOT to think about when deciding to make a podcast. Do we have all the answers? Absolutely not! You’ve still got to think about marketing, hosting, scheduling, logos, music!

It’s daunting. Don’t let that stop you. The most rewarding part of making podcasts is getting better at them as you go along. The advice we would give you a year from now would be much different that what we are giving you now. It’s a learning process. One that builds real, marketable skills.

It’s a noble endeavor. Now go out and make it count.

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Hey Podcast Listeners,

I hope you had a great podcast release weekend, I know we all did! We can picture you now, surrounded by beautiful suitors, begging to take you out and pay for dinner; but you said “NO! I have podcasts to listen to!”

Bravo sir/madame. You cannot be bought by some cooperate holiday; only by a storm of non-for-profit Facebook posts. But now look at you; you already listened to all of them!

WHAT WILL YOU DO NOW?

WHAT WILL YOU LISTEN TO?

WHY DO WE KEEP SPEAKING IN SECOND PERSON NARRATIVE?

Well, since you’ve been such good fans and supporters of our podcasts, we can help you with one of these problems. Specifically the question about what to listen to. While we take a few weeks to churn out some more quality programming for you guys, feel free to check out some of these other shows that we think are pretty nifty.

If you like The Grayscale you should also check out:

The Truth is another radio drama anthology series with the goal of “making movies for your ears.” These short stories range from dark, to humorous, to just totally out there but always fascinating. If you are jumping in for the first time we recommend the award-winning episode “The Last Job.” A collaboration with the people over at Planet Money (Nothing like our show, but still a good one), this was chosen by Quartz as the best story-telling of 2015. Listen at the link below:

http://www.thetruthpodcast.com/story/2015/5/20/the-last-job

OR

NoSleep is a horror story anthology podcast that acts as the audio complement to the well-known Reddit page r/nosleep. The episodes are significantly longer (about 75 minutes in length) but typically combine 2-3 stories per episode, so they are easy to break up. David Cummings, the show’s producer, brings these creepy tales into vivid reality with a repertory host of narrators, beautiful sound design, and even accompanying images for each episode. If you want a taste of the show, we would recommend Season 6, Episode 16 which has my personal favorite story “Close the Door and Have a Seat” – a haunting perspective about being on the wrong side of revenge and “The Kids at Cold Creek” – a chilling story about how far people go to protect their families. Listen at the link below:

http://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s6/6×16

A new episode of The Grayscale will be available March 1st.

If you like Sunday Night Supper you should also check out:

The Moth. Up there with the likes of Serial, The Moth Radio Hour is probably one of the most well-known podcast available as well as one of the original pioneers of the medium. What started as a live story slam event in 1997, has since become a syndicated radio show, now available on demand in podcast form. This program collects an array of storytellers from around the world assuring there is something for everyone. It has stories that are heartbreaking, inspiring, beautiful, terrifying, and basically every other adjective in the book. They are more or less the go-to people for storytelling, so when it comes to picking a starter episode you really can’t go wrong! But if we had to recommend just one, “A Dish Best Served Cold” is a thoughtful and comedic examination of having your identity stolen. Listen at the link below:

http://themoth.org/posts/stories/a-dish-best-served-cold

OR

RISK! is a great storytelling show that helped get Andrew into storytelling to begin with. In fact, Andrew developed many of his story gathering techniques after sessions with Risk! creator Kevin Allison. It’s similar in format to other storytelling shows, but RISK differs in going for the really gritty stuff. Stories that are maybe a bit too raunchy, or raw, or real for other shows. This best of episode includes many of those. Particular high points were “The Duel,” which is a terrifying account of a father going crazy, and “The Deuce” is a surprisingly sweet comic story about the horror of shitting your pants on the first date. Listen at the link below:

http://risk-show.com/podcast/the-best-of-risk-part-1/

A new episode of Sunday Night Supper will be available February 28th.

If you like SJW you should also check out:

Reply All explores the human side of the Internet and gets at the heart of how the Internet can bring people together and tear them apart. Sometimes hosts PJ and Alex follow something that catches their eye on the Internet – maybe it’s interviewing someone who has posted the same message on Craigslist hundreds of times, or it could be experimenting with micro-doses of LSD after learning about the website TripSit. Other times, the show can dive into serious issues like racism, sexism, and terrorism. In episode 46, Yik Yak Returns, the show takes on the anonymous social media app whose presence on college campuses has provided a forum for mob racism. Listen at the link below:
https://gimletmedia.com/episode/46-yik-yak-returns/

OR

Call Your Girlfriend is the best show to listen to with your best friend. Co-hosts Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow talk about all things pop culture, personal, and political and the result is a show that’s funny, candid, and insightful. We recommend starting with the most recent episode, #42 Twitter Ninja, where the two co-hosts talk about Congress, marijuana, the Iowa Caucus, and Kanye West.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/call-your-girlfriend/id881487725

A new episode of SJW will be available March 15th.

If you like The Creedence Clearwater Revival Hour you should also check out:

The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project is a direct influence on Matthew Schott. A spinoff of Comedy Bang! Bang!, Andy Daly creates a new world every episode by slapping on a new character and giving us the first episode of their doomed podcasts. Like CCRH, the joy in the show comes from the unknown. Beyond a character as host, not a whole lot is planned. It’s up to the guests to create conflict and story, something that Andy Daly does better than anyone else in the business. We recommend you check out the episode “Eye On The Theatre with Don DiMello.” Anyone who has done any theatre has probably encountered the creepy director, but Don DiMello makes all of them look tame. Part of the huge fun in this episode is that Don is a one-note character to begin with, and the guests, including the great Jason Mantzoukas and Jessica St. Clair, have to work together to pull more out of it. If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then listen to it simply to hear how Don creatively inserts scantly clad girls into any theatrical production imaginable. Listen at the link below:

http://www.earwolf.com/show/the-andy-daly-podcast-pilot-project/

OR

Like CCRH, Hello From the Magic Tavern is an improv-comedy podcast where everything that’s said becomes canon! However, instead of getting to know folks from the small town of Beavertail, Nebraska, host Arnie investigates the world of Foon. The result is a hilarious show with crazy characters set in a fully-realized fantasy world. There are shapeshifters, wizards, minotaurs, and dark lords. For this show, we’d recommend starting with Episode 1, the self-titled “Hello from the Magic Tavern.” It’s so fun to see how the world builds and expands with each new episode and to truly appreciate it, you have to start at the beginning. Listen at the link below:

http://hellofromthemagictavern.com/2015/03/09/1-hello-from-the-magic-tavern/

A new episode of The Creedence Clearwater Revival Hour will be available March 2nd with a mini-sode available on February 22nd

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Appetizer: I Want To Know What Love Is
Andrew and Chelsea desperately try to find Valentine’s Day cards that accurately portray love. They find anything but.

First Course: Roses are Red…
Zaida Schebish introduces us to Red, her rescued Pitbull, who came into her life at just the right time. Starts at (05:00)

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Second Course: …Online is Blue
Ryan Barker remembers an early memory of naive chatroom love, and explains the art of making an impressively cool photo of yourself.
Starts at (15:30)

Dessert: I Want You To Show Me!
We return to Andrew and Chelsea’s search, and scrape the bottom of the greeting card barrel. Starts at (25:00)

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Featuring Zaida Schebish, Ryan Barker, and Chelsea Rugg

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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The opening and closing theme for Sunday Night Supper are by Podington Bear
Tracks: “Bit Rio” and “60’s Quiz Show”

Music In First Course:
“Red” by 1happybirthday
I Will Wait For You (Scott Gratton) / CC BY-NC 4.0
Just Watching (Podington Bear) / CC BY-NC 3.0

Music In Second Course:
Careless (Luno) / CC BY-SA 4.0
Stand To Love (Blanket Music) / CC BY-NC 3.0
Love Is Chemical (Steve Combs) / CC BY 4.0
We’ll Make Love Anew (The Agrarians) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
Springtime (Podington Bear) / CC BY-NC 3.0

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Andrew addresses why we do podcasts (1:15), what we learned from year one (2:20), and what we are going to bring you this year (4:25)

THE STATE OF THE PODCASTS ADDRESS:

Hello podcast listeners all around the world! This is Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Critical Point Theatre ensemble member, and CPT Broadcasting Podcast Head Honcho. Thank you, as always, for listening in.

February 14th is coming up, and you know what that means? Well, yes, Valentine’s Day, but it also marks one year of CPT Broadcasting. It’s our one year anniversary, what did you get us?

Just joking. Having you listen is a gift enough. We did get something for you though, and that’s four new episodes of our podcasts dropping simultaneously. We do it because we love you, and  because we love podcasts too.

February 14th, we will have new episodes of our podcasts,
including the award-winning anthology series, The Grayscale, Sunday Night Supper, SJW, and a new show we are very excited about, The Creedence Clearwater Revival Hour.

Why Podcasts?

At Critical Point, we want to create art that pushes beyond the boundaries of storytelling, and crosses media as if we’re passing through states of matter. We want the podcasts to inform our theatrical shows, and vice versa. This year it is a goal to connect the social identities of our various projects to help you, our listeners and viewers, to experience and enjoy our work on a larger level.

What does that mean? That means you will see crossovers and tie-ins, aiming at a larger Critical Point Universe. We want the story to go beyond the stage, the recording booth, the page. We want it to continue into your homes. A great example of this work is our twitter fiction story that debuted last week revolving around The Grayscale character, the Voice Inside Your Head. We told a story about his work life using Twitter as our stage, and the story will continue sonically on The Grayscale Podcast. This is just a taste of the kind of expansion we hope to bring you.

What Did We Learn In Year One?

We learned what worked and what didn’t work. We decided to go all-in on a medium that we had no experience working in, and we learned how to adapt. The proof is in the pudding. If you don’t believe me, just go listen to our first few podcasts last year compared to our season finales. We became better mechanics, technically improving the listening experience and recording efficiency. We became better painters, gaining confidence in how to best tell a story through sound. And in a way, we became better Morticians, since some of our podcasts didn’t make it to year two.

This Is_ was the first to officially be cancelled. The show was ambitious in idea and scope, and with limitations of time, resources, and quite frankly, our understanding of how to go about doing a show like that, we were not able to reach the quality we had hoped.

Something Old, Something New has been put on hiatus. This is not a decision based on the effort of Matthew Schott, who was a wonderful showrunner. Matt did a fantastic job at tweaking the format of the show throughout its run, and the quality improved. While SOSN will be on hiatus, there is still the possibility to have special episodes released on the CPT feed throughout the year, such as Matt’s recent “year-end review” Tuesday Thoughts.

Here’s The Word has also been put on hiatus. We love poetry and we love the contributions of Matthew Kaberline. This decision is more of a result of busy work schedules and a type of show that doesn’t fit directly into the mission of Critical Point. There are talks of continuing HTW independent of CPT, and once more information is known, we will share it with you.

What We Have In Store This Year

Lots of new and original stories, all starting on February 14th. Last year, we learned how to make audio stories, this year we want to learn how to make them better.

Before, our aim was to just release as much content as possible. We are still going to release a lot of content this year, but there will be a finer focus on the quality of each episode we release.

We have four shows currently in production, and each will have their own iTunes RSS feed. We will also continue to have the overall Critical Point Theatre iTunes feed. This will include all episodes of each of our podcasts, as well as special podcast updates not under any particular show banner. I will continue to be your Head Honcho, and Chelsea Rugg will continue as Podcast Production Manager.

The Grayscale enters season 2. This season, the choice is ours, as The Voice Inside Your Head continues to investigate human behavior through an unusual lens. This season will include ten episodes, released on the first of each month. While we will bring back many of the writers and actors who made season one so special, we will continue to strive to bring at least one new voice each episode. Dylan James Amick will continue as showrunner.

Social Justice Warrior will continue where it left off in 2015, and explore culture gone viral when it comes to feminism and activism. The format of the show will continue to evolve, combining interviews, reporting, and editorial-like commentary. The show will continue with a new episode each month. Julia Katz will continue as showrunner.

Sunday Night Supper will be back, shedding the restraint of any “season” labeling, and will continue moving forward. New storytellers will be heard, new topics explored, and new formats will exist. There will be a combination of personal stories, narrative stories, and even some montages. SNS will air episodes every other Sunday. There will be roughly 20 new episodes this year, and some re-broadcasts of old episodes, with updates and new content included. I will continue as showrunner.

Creedence Clearwater Revival Hour is our newest addition. A
n improv-based look at the fictional town of Beavertail, Nebraska, and its kooky inhabitants, led by the always desperate Pastor Creedence Clearwater of the Revival Church, no relation to the band. Fans of shows like Comedy Bang Bang, Parks and Rec, or Welcome To Nightvale, will enjoy the humor and world-building, as every detail spoken about the town becomes canon. There will be a full episode on the first Monday of each month, and a mini-sode on the third Monday. Matthew Schott will act as showrunner.

That’s what we have in store for you all this year. Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe to the shows on iTunes, and tune in on February 14th to make it a happy Valentine’s Day for all!

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Chelsea Rugg recalls a performance gone spectacularly wrong (01:33). Then, Jamila Reddy takes us through the pitfalls of pretending to be someone you’re not (12:55), followed by Andrew’s worst experience with love at first sight (22:05). And finally, Addie Moreno let’s us look into the life of dating the wrong person, and re-defining beauty (32:10).

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Featuring stories by Chelsea Rugg, Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Jamila Reddy, and Addie Moreno

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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Andrew takes us through the rebranding of his family’s Christmas traditions (00:10). Then, Ann Marie Soltis can hardly contain herself as she recalls a bad reaction to finding out a truth about Santa Claus  (4:15). Then Sammi Santini teaches us how to trap Santa (10:15). And finally, Andrew delivers a toast about tradition and service (14:50).

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Featuring stories by Ann Marie Soltis and Sammi Santini

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg,
and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

This Episode Featured Music by Barenaked Ladies from their album “Barenaked For The Holidays”

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Andrew describes his love for NYCFC and enters an essay writing contest (4:05). Then Samantha Skidmore takes us through the life of a former unofficial mascot for Virginia Tech (17:30). Andrew returns to share audio recorded from the field at NYCFC’s final home game (32:30). And finally, Andrew and Skidmore decide if being a sports fan is a good or bad decision (44:30).

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Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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Torin Van Houten (2:45) takes us inside a fight between a young adult and a true adult on a youth basketball court, and Vanessa Bretas (19:55) returns to the show to tell about an experience of working without knowing if she would be paid.

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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Leila Goldstein (2:00) explores what she has learned living in a new culture, then Dylan Shirek (10:55) takes us across borders in a not-so-legal fashion, and Andrew (23:30) gives a toast to travel.

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Stories Curated by Vanessa Bretas and Jason Tolbert

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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First Jake Beckhard explores the insanity of attempting to clown around (1:20). Then Trey Fillmore looks back at a moment of his life where his body had to let him know that he had lost control (11:00). Finally the Artilliers give us a quick toast (26:55)

Featuring Stories from Jake Beckhard and Trey Fillmore

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Recorded by Artilliers

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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First, Serena Berman takes us through her experience of detecting insanity in someone she knows (3:00). Then, Nik Aliye gives us a first hand account of the horror show that is moving into a New York apartment (14:20)

Featuring Stories from Nik Aliye and Serena Berman

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Recorded by The Founding Artilliers

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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This episode featured the following music:
“Insanity” by Damon Boucher
“Crazy People” by Music That’s Better Than It Sounds
“Trundle” and “60’s Quiz Show” by Podington Bear

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First, Jason Tolbert recalls a trip to the emergency room from his youth (2:40). Then, Kimberly Nagaran takes us back to a place that we are all familiar with, the dance floor at a middle school dance (11:10). Finally, Andrew delivers a toast with Jason (19:15).

Featuring stories from Jason Tolbert and Kimberly Nagaran

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Recorded by Jason Tolbert

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

This episode features the following music:
“Playon Playaz,” and “Why Don’t We Do It In The Road,” by Pimpstrut Local #13
“It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” by G.C. Cameron
“60’s Quiz Show,” by Podington Bear

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Before diving into the working weekend, the ensemble sat to eat a meal and talk about moments of growth and fondness from their CPT experience.

First Dylan James Amick, Jackie Mullen, and Andrew Kaberline talk about a less than stellar opening night (2:05). Then, Alex Burns goes back to his learning experience with promotion (11:00). Then, Julia Katz gives us a look at what it’s like to start your own theatre company (15:15). And Finally, Ryan Barker does the world’s first ever “Live Email” (21:10).

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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Part two of our evening of stories with the cast and crew of When We Grow Up. Continuing their quest to remember when they first felt like adults, a few of the male members of the cast recall coming of age moments that deal with the trials and tribulations of automobiles.

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First, Will Jennings takes us through a day in the life of a pizza delivery driver (1:45). Then, Tyler Frech remembers being involved in a hit and run (6:40). Then, Matt Schott tells a tale of a road trip to Canada (14:30). Finally, Andrew toasts to growing up in a car (22:20).

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Lani Fu, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Featuring music by Podington Bear, including the tracks:
Bit Rio, Ice Cream Sandwich, Lope and Shimmer, and 60’s Quiz Show

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In this installment, The cast looks at the moment in life when they realized they were adults. Their stories define what it means to grow up based on observations of the generations before and after us.

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First Alex Burns talks about returning to the high school prom long after he belonged there (3:00). Then Rachael Murray gets drunk with her parents (9:10). Then Trevor Scott talks about the shifts in his family dynamic (13:50). Finally, Andrew toasts with some help from Trevor and the Rugrats (19:15).

Hosted and Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Lani Fu, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Music featured in this episode includes:
“60’s Quiz Show” and “Bit Rio” by Podington Bear
“Sometimes” by Jahzzar
“Mid Day Blues” and “Theme in G” by Tate Peterson

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Sunday Night Supper heads to Atlantic City. Will Andrew live up to the picture he paints of himself as a poker semi-pro? Will Julia win a jackpot at the slots? More importantly, will our duo be able to afford a fancy dinner during their journey?

First, Nate Betancourt tells a story about the concept of control while in a casino (3:20). Then, Andrew Terrance Kaberline and Julia Katz head to Atlantic City to test Nate’s theory, in Sunday Night Supper’s first on-location story (12:00).

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Edited by Vanessa Bretas and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Lani Fu, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

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Curated by Nik Aliye, Vanessa Bretas, Lani Fu, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Lani Fu, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

This episode featured the following music:
“LacNuit” and “CelluleDeCrise” by SousLePont
“I Want You To Want Me” recorded by Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide
“60’s Quiz Show” by Podington Bear

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Curated by Nik Aliye, Vanessa Bretas, Lani Fu, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline
Edited by Nik Aliye and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Julia Katz, Lani Fu, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline

The music featured in tonight’s episode was by Podington Bear, including the tracks:
Ice Cream Sandwich (Podington Bear) / CC BY-NC 3.0
Lope And Shimmer (Podington Bear) / CC BY-NC 3.0
Pop Brasilia (Podington Bear) / CC BY-NC 3.0
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We continue the exploration of our wonderful mothers. Critical Point Ensemble members Ryan Barker (1:11), Jackie Mullen (4:37), and Trevor Scott (6:35) all share short memories of their moms.

Hosted by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Curated by Nik Aliye and Lani Fu

Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Julia Katz, Lani Fu, and Chelsea Rugg

Music in this episode includes:

Featuring stories from Matthew Kaberline (1:50), Amanda Fain (12:40), and Andrew Terrance Kaberline (16:45).

Hosted by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Curated by Nik Aliye and Lani Fu

Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Julia Katz, Lani Fu, and Chelsea Rugg

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Chelsea Rugg reluctantly lets us sit on while she recalls a past performance that didn’t go quite as planned. First, Andrew chats with Chelsea about how uncomfortable the story makes her (00:20). Then, Chelsea shares her story, and brings the house down (4:15).

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Curated by Nik Aliye and Lani Fu

Edited by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Produced by Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Julia Katz, Lani Fu, and Chelsea Rugg

Music featured in today’s episode includes:
“Americana Jam” by The Underscore Orkestra, “Step It Up Yo!” by Jared C. Balogh, and “Garbage Man” by Pheasant

Hosted by Andrew Terrance Kaberline

Curated by Nik Aliye and Lani Fu

Executive Produced by Julia Katz, Lani Fu, Chelsea Rugg, and Andrew Terrance Kaberline Featuring stories by Matthew Schott

Music from this episode was provided by Deadlines, including the tracks “The Wire,” and “You Don’t Take Any Advice,” and by Beggar’s Velvet, including the track “Madness.”

Hosted by Lani Fu

Curated by Nik Aliye and Lani Fu

Produced by Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Julia Katz, Lani Fu, and Chelsea Rugg

Featuring stories by Andrew Terrance Kaberline and Nik Aliye

Music for this episode was provided by Latché Swing, including the tracks: Sweet Georgia Brown, Swing 39, Hungaria, and Menilmontant.

demo 2008 (Latché Swing) / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

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Curated by Nik Aliye and Lani Fu

Produced by Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Julia Katz, Lani Fu, and Chelsea Rugg

Featuring stories by Julia Katz and Lani Fu

Music for this episode was provided by Breuss Arrizabalaga Quintet, including the songs:
Mount Fuji, Tsurugi, Zubaida, and Ghosts.

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Curated by Nik Aliye and Lani Fu

Produced by Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Julia Katz, Lani Fu, and Chelsea Rugg

Featuring stories by Jamila Reddy and Chelsea Drumel

Music for this episode was provided by The U.S. Army Blues, including the tracks:
Main Stem, Dance of the Stargazer, Stardust, and Kelli’s Number
From their album “Live at Blue’s Alley”

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Produced by Andrew Terrance Kaberline, Julia Katz, Lani Fu, and Chelsea Rugg

Thanks to Jason Tolbert and Rachel Koehler

Music for this episode was provided by Latché Swing, including the tracks:
Rythme Gitan, Swing 39, Songe D’ Automne, and Sweet Georgia Brown

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