Hollywood, Florida by Tyler Grimes

Wed, 29 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000

SERIES FINALE! Five years in the future...the entire West Coast of the United States has been decimated by nuclear war, and now that people have begun to rebuild, they demand to be entertained. So, when the movie industry sets up shop in Hollywood, Florida a desperate monster movie studio looking to capitalize on the modern nuclear hysteria hires a young screenwriter named Edna Wood to write a monster movie about mutated sea lions. Desperate for cash and oddly fascinated by the bizarre specificity of the request, the screenwriter accepts and begins to write the movie. But the deadlines keep getting shorter, the studio more restless, and there is something about the mutated sea lions that look a little too real to be special effects. Nobody will stoop lower to make a buck than the movie maestros in "Hollywood, Florida." Written by Tyler Grimes. Directed by Kurt Cruz. Starring Jared Corak, Brielle DeMirjian, Joe Morris, and Elizabeth-Ann Moss. Sound engineering, design, and editing by Liz Regan. Play development by Jonathan Smith. Artwork by Emanuela Brumana. dtc radio Theme Music by Spencer Robelen. All other sounds used with permission from Audioblocks. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach.

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Hell and High Water by Aysha Zackria

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:27:28 +0000

Five years in the future...As greenhouse gases accumulate and global warming reaches new heights, string instruments are consistently flat and trumpets are unable to reach the low end of their range. Franklin, a violin maker and climate change denier, refuses to reengineer his instruments or his perspective. Faced with significant criticism from his customers and the subsequent jeopardy his livelihood, will he still ignore reality? Written by Aysha Zackria. Directed by Sara Elizabeth Grant. Starring Beverly Blanchett, Sara Elizabeth Grant, Murphy Hayes, Stephen Hedger, Wally Lurz, Renee Elizabeth Turner, and Jenna Wyatt. Sound engineering and editing by Tyler Grimes. Sound design and original music by Spencer Robelen. Play development by Tyler Grimes. Artwork by Emanuela Brumana. dtc radio Theme Music by Spencer Robelen. All other sounds used with permission from Audioblocks. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach.

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Artificial Ignorance by Peter M. Carrozzo

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:06:49 +0000

Five years in the future...George has just returned home after five years overseas in military intelligence fighting in a war no one seems to know about. He craves a return to normal, everyday life, except a pervasive app, called the Small Talk Assist App, makes that impossible. What will a world where small talk and every day human interactions are dominated by virtual assistants be like? Written by Peter M. Carrozzo. Directed by Lacey Keane. Starring Barron B. Bass, Katy Corbus, Laura Dadap, Brittany Halls, Ty Hawthorne, Lacey Keane, James Kim, V Ramos, Liz Regan, and Jack Siebert. Sound engineering by Liz Regan. Sound design by Lisha Brown. Sound editing by Tyler Grimes. Play development by Krysta Gonzalez. Artwork by Emanuela Brumana. dtc radio Theme Music by Spencer Robelen. All other music and sound used with permission from Audioblocks. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach.

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The Separation by Corey Pajka

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Five years in the future...The west coast of the United States votes in favor of secession- a motion that came to be known as “the Separation.” In the ensuing chaos, a shadow government takes control, and democracy is suspended. Somewhere a man named Jeremy is held in a room by an anonymous woman who tortures him with a smartphone app. Jeremy supported the Separation, even after his family left him over it. Now he worries that his decision might have cost him more than his life as he once knew it. Sometimes freedom isn’t taken from us. Sometimes we give it up voluntarily. Written by Corey Pajka. Directed by Robert A.K. Gonyo. Starring Samantha Cooper, Marlowe Holden, Megan LeKnapp, John Noel, Christina Pitter, and Kia Sayyadi. Sound engineering by Liz Regan. Sound design and editing by Robert AK Gonyo. Play development by Lauren Milici. Artwork by Emanuela Brumana. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach.

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Bringing Down the Mouse by Jennifer Schell

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Five years in the future... The Walt Disney Company owns every known intellectual property — except one. McKayla Evans, creator of webcomic sensation "April Showers," stands as the final defense against The Mouse's complete cultural monopoly. When the rights to her creation are sold to Disney without her consent, McKayla sets out to take back what's hers. With the help of her agent-with-benefits and a former Disney employee, McKayla will uncover the truth about Disney's dealings in her mission to bring down the Mouse once and for all. Written by Jennifer Schell. Directed by Tyler Grimes. Starring Gabriel Celik, Tyler Grimes, Dave Hamar, Kimmi Johnson, Joe Rawda, and Marlo Rodriguez. Sound engineering by Tyler Grimes. Sound design by Lisha Brown. Sound editing by Liz Regan. Play development by Alex Flanigan. Artwork by Emanuela Brumana. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen. All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks. "Waves" by Odysseus Licensed by Label Worx (on behalf of Opulent), and 3 Music Rights Societies. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach.

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Proxies by Natalie Zutter

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:33:42 +0000

Five years in the future... the gig economy has expanded to include emotional labor: just as you can catch an Uber or outsource your errands to TaskRabbit, you can hire an emotional labor proxy to break up with someone, educate people to be more “woke,” and cut toxic people out of your life. When Jo takes on the proxy gig of cutting off contact between Frank and his estranged daughter, she never imagines that she will see him through anyone else’s eyes, least of all her own. Proxies was recorded in its entirety on November 10 in New York City featuring Liz Regan and Sean Williams. It was written by Natalie Zutter, and directed by Kristen Tomanocy. Sound engineering by Liz Regan. Sound design and editing by Tyler Grimes. Play development by Jamie Johnson. Artwork by Emanuela Brumana. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen. All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach.

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Emotional Playback by Carlo Feliciani Ojeda

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 02:12:02 +0000

Five years in the future...the Amazon-Google-Apple conglomerate WonderCorp has released a brand-new home assistant called "KIRA." Aiden and Charlie are best friends who have been chosen as beta-testers for the system's new AI feature, which includes an "EmotionalChoice" detector. When this new feature reveals Charlie's secret love for Aiden, both friends do not know how to navigate the new uncharted waters of their friendship, and fall into the routine of avoiding the subject, while KIRA continues to make E-Choice suggestions left and right. Are these choices superficial algorithms, or do they reveal the friends most inner secrets? How do we deal with the repercussions of Emotional Playback? Written by Carlo Feliciani Ojeda. Directed by Daimien J. Matherson. Starring Charlie Alguera, Chris Gacinski, Tyler Charles Kane, Gaby Tortoledo, andSamantha Villarroel. Sound Engineering by Tyler Grimes. Sound Design by Lisha Brown. Sound Editing by V Ramos. Play Development by Sarah Misch. Artwork by Emanuela Brumana. dtc radio Theme Music by Spencer Robelen. All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach.

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It Is What It Is by Lilly Cornell Warriner

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:30:25 +0000

Sam and her best friend Ben are struggling with adulthood, their views of the city, and what dating in their 20's really means. Their "it is what it is" attitude keeps them together and fighting against the world. When Ben meets a guy whose views on life challenge everything they believe, Sam is forced to take a deeper look at her life and the choices she's making. Through a series of bad decisions, misguided arguments, and awful dates, Sam struggles to maintain her friendship, figure out the next steps, and take responsibility for the life she wants.

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Breaking Bread by Joshua Smalley

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:03:31 +0000

Kasey and her partner Rylan would like to have a nice, quiet Easter dinner: eat some ham, maybe chit-chat about church, listen to Mozart. But their neighbors Talitha and Tyson have other ideas. Who could have known a painting of Jesus would be so offensive? Written by Joshua Smalley. Directed by Kristan Seemel. Starring Aaron Ballard, Barron B Bass, Cameran Hebb, and Isabelle Pierre. Sound engineering by Liz Regan. Sound design by Lisha Brown. Sound editing by Tyler Grimes. Play development by Tyler Grimes.Artwork by Andrew Singer. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen, all other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks.

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When You KnoW, You KnoW* by Krysta Gonzales

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:07:25 +0000

Flor and Stephen are on a drive that will take them through the last two years of their relationship together. The ups, the downs, the in betweens, the loving exchanges, and the hurtful arguments. How do you make a change? You can listen to your head, your heart, or both; but when you know, you know. Written by Krysta Gonzales. Directed by Daren Taylor. Starring Chiara Maya, Josef Maxwell, and Krysta Gonzales. Sound engineering by Curtis Fritsh. Sound design by Lisha Brown. Sound editing by Tyler Grimes. Play development by Jamie Johnson. Artwork by Andrew Singer. Hosted by Pip Gengenbach. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen, all other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks.

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"Batman! The Lost Episode - Make Gotham Great Again" by Lakshmi Kumar and Govind Kumar

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

(Gasp!) No! Fiddle dee da Fiddle dee dee, what did he write what did he tweet? After his shocking election, The Joker has spent the last year stirring up quite the covfefe! Tune into Distilled Radio on Jan 20th, the one year anniversary of the Joker's inauguration as Mayor of Gotham (No!), to find out if he and his merry band of villains will succeed in making Gotham great again! Or will the Dark Knight--Batman!--return to Gotham and save its people...before the joke's on them? Written by Lakshmi Kumar and Govind Kumar. Directed by Olivia Hartle. Starring Grant Bowen, Sage Buchalter, Stephanie Carnright, Dylan Frisina, Robert A.K. Gonyo, David Nackman, Justin Phillips, Ambar Torres, and Mike Wirsch. Sound engineering by Liz Regan. Sound design by Kenneth Kruper. Sound editing by V Ramos. Play development by Nils-Petter Ankarbloom. Artwork by Andrew Singer. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen. Host by Pip Gengenbach, All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks.

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Not Your (Final) Girl by Natalie Zutter

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This week on Murder Is My Jam, the only true-crime podcast with serial killers and self-care, Sidney is anxious and Ellen isn’t here. Or, Sidney knows exactly where Ellen is, but first she has to navigate this week’s horror story, about what happens to two female podcasters who dare to talk about murder. But Sidney has a message for the listeners: No matter what you say, she is “Not Your (Final) Girl.” Written by Natalie Zutter. Directed by Kristen Tomanocy. Staring Lilli Cooper and Samantha Nugent. Sound engineering, design, and editing by Liz Regan. Play development by Lauren Milici. Artwork by Andrew Singer. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen. Host is Pip Gengenbach. All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks.

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The Stand In by Corey Pajka

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:00:01 +0000

Jacob is an actor--a rising young talent struggling to find himself. After suffering a meltdown on national television, Jacob instead finds himself struggling with possible career suicide. One morning he awakens to discover something else entirely: his exact duplicate; a man named Troy Maxim. Troy is handsome, charming, eager to please, but something about him seems the slightest bit artificial—and dangerous. Jacob soon learns that the role of his lifetime may the one he never knew he agreed to take. Written by Corey Payka.Directed by Robert AK Gonyo. Starring Laura Iris Hill, Cristina Pitter, Josh Adam Ramos, Rob Karma Robinson, and Kia Sayyadi. Sound engineering by Liz Regan. Sound design and editing by Robert AK Gonyo. Play development by Sarah Misch. Artwork by Andrew Singer. dtc radio theme by Spencer Robelen. Host by Pip Gengenbach. All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks. “Night on the Docks,” "Night on the Docks - Trumpet,” and “Night on the Docks - Sax” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ From FreeSound.org: "Hang up hand down phone.wav” by davidferoli, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Thank you also to FreeSound users 123jorre456, Adam_N, aldenroth2, bdunis4, benniknop, dmunk, freeborn, FunnyMan374, jeremjuru, jessepash, jrssandoval, kayasavas87, mdsn, MegaPenguin13, nmarciniegasm, piratecesar, planetcomedy, postworkflow, RTFS, and Vampirella17.

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Darkness as a Bride by Tyler Grimes

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:07:03 +0000

The Shakespeares only had one bank left to rob. It should have been easy...in and out in under sixty seconds; but a fit of madness and an itchy trigger finger changed all of that. Now the three sorority sisters are on the run, and seeking refuge with a mystic who believes they've dipped their toes into a pool straight from hell. That uneasy feeling you get when you flip off the lights and jump into bed? That's Darkness as a Bride. Written by Tyler Grimes. Directed by Anthony Methvin. Starring Dani DeCarlo, Julia Giolzetti, Rachael VanWormer, Stacy Michelle Walker, and Marci Ann Wibben. Sound Engineering and Design by Lisha Brown. Sound Editing by Tyler Grimes. Play Development by Cynthia White. Artwork by Andrew Singer. dtc radio Theme Music by Spencer Robelen. All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks.

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The Swamp Beast of Bandon, North Dakota by Jennifer Schell

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000

In an effort to avoid the most boring summer vacation in living memory, Levi Shepherd and her sister Jessie invent their very own urban legend: the Swamp Beast of Bandon, North Dakota. What begins as a website parodying the likes of Sasquatch and the Skunk Ape quickly takes on a new meaning when two young visitors to the site fall for the blurry photographs and joke testimonies the girls craft. But as the teens’ tall tale grows taller and taller, will this faux monster come back to bite them? Find out in “The Swamp Beast of Bandon, North Dakota.” Written by Jennifer Schell. Directed by Kimmi Johnson. Starring Kiara Negroni, Susanna Ninomiya, Simon Ostrower, and Joshua Diaz. Sound Engineering and Design by Tyler Grimes. Edited by Liz Regan. Play Development by Tyler Grimes. Artwork by Andrew Singer. dtc radio Theme Music by Spencer Robelen. All other music and sounds used with permission from Audioblocks.

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Statusquovia by Barry M. Putt Jr.

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:01:08 +0000

Individualist, Jason finds himself in a new dimension where name brands and status are all that matter. Anything else is harshly punished. Jason struggles to fit into this new world while trying to maintain some degree of individuality in the process.

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My Violet Brooklyn by Corey Pajka

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Violet Shaw has so many questions. Why did her cat run away? Why did her boss lay her off? Will she ever get anywhere as a working artist? Who is this mysterious masked man leaving purple stencil paintings in random locations in Brooklyn? How did she wind up on a billboard overlooking the BQE? Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? Listen to Distilled Radio’s presentation of My Violet Brooklyn and find out. Maybe… Voice Over Under, With a Creation, Revival, and MTA Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Face Turn by Pip Gengenbach

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:34:21 +0000

Pro-wrestlers are a fascinating breed. They compete, they fight, they bleed, and they live for the noise of the crowd. But when they're not in the ring, when they're at the mall, on the road, or even just out to dinner, they carry the expectations of the crowd with them. Before she fights for the Women's Championship belt, Angelica Rhodes, or if you'd prefer, "Angelica Rhodes," just wants to eat her meal in peace. But an invasion story-line has been booked for her tonight, and her life in the ring is about to spill out, in DTC Radio's newest radio drama, Face Turn.

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The Kiss by Janet Lawler

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

In this drama, a brother and sister argue about the merits of a particular piece of art work while on vacation in San Diego,. The unlikely tourists find themselves at the base of the 25-foot bronze statue, titled "Unconditional Surrender", a replica of the WWII soldier kissing a nurse in Times Square. The backstory of the iconic kiss comes into play here and soon emotions run high in accessing personal boundaries. Is "the kiss" a spontaneous, romantic moment between a soldier and a civilian, or is it an assault against an unsuspecting woman on the street? Either way, this tourist stop promises to be memorable.

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Dr. Shock's Sonic Scream Shack by Tyler Grimes

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Sandy and Richie went to the same high school but they never really knew each other. Years later a Tinder match brings them back together for the town carnival, where a series of rides brings has them reminiscing, flirting, and arguing. But one ride in particular is calling to them, beckoning them down the horrifying, dark tunnels of Dr. Shock's Sonic Scream Shack.

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Moving On (Part Three: New Beginnings) by Kevin Slack

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Unsatisfied with the hustle and bustle of New York City, disillusioned twentysomething Dana moves to LA with a plan to...well, he's not really sure what the plan is. As he tries to find his way in his sun-drenched new city, he finds himself growing distant from the girlfriend he left back in New York, while putting all his hopes in a new relationship at the same time--learning that you can go home again, but it makes creating a new home really, really difficult.

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Moving On (Part Two: The Phone Calls) by Kevin Slack

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:18:38 +0000

Unsatisfied with the hustle and bustle of New York City, disillusioned twentysomething Dana moves to LA with a plan to...well, he's not really sure what the plan is. As he tries to find his way in his sun-drenched new city, he finds himself growing distant from the girlfriend he left back in New York, while putting all his hopes in a new relationship at the same time--learning that you can go home again, but it makes creating a new home really, really difficult.

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Moving On (Part One: The Dinners) by Kevin Slack

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 10:14:31 +0000

Unsatisfied with the hustle and bustle of New York City, disillusioned twentysomething Dana moves to LA with a plan to...well, he's not really sure what the plan is. As he tries to find his way in his sun-drenched new city, he finds himself growing distant from the girlfriend he left back in New York, while putting all his hopes in a new relationship at the same time--learning that you can go home again, but it makes creating a new home really, really difficult.

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