What's The Story?
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Creator: Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Ren Peir, Gerald Tobin, David Tatasciore
Full cast Satire and Spoof Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Originally released in 2017, What’s The Story? is the passion project of host Ray Elliott, a former magazine fact-checker, who quit his thankless job upon learning that the most popular episode of his favorite show – This American Life – was based on a fabrication. He decides that, at the end of the day, stories are more important than facts, and recruits three other reporters to join him in his effort to uncover “the best version of the truth.” Focusing on a new theme in each episode, the reporters take turns introducing and playing their pre-recorded segments, followed by in-studio discussions that develop into overarching series plot lines – such as one character's mysterious backstory, another's unrequited love, and everyone's frustration over not getting paid. In short, it’s a work of fiction about truth, and the sometimes extreme measures we take to find or avoid it. Although we began production long before entering this so-called era of post-truth, we can’t help but note the connection. Nevertheless, we don’t claim to make any profound statement (though if you find one, let us know).
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Narrator: None
Genres: Satire and Spoof
Framing device: Show within a show
Completion status: Finished
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Episodes:
Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000
Ray returns to his soul-crushing office job and is forced to reconsider the importance of facts. Stacey sends a dispatch from her post-podcast life. Phil finds a new worldview thanks to a no-nonsense self-help guru. And Blair embraces Destiny.
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Cast
Ray Elliott - Bryan Farrell
Phil O’Malley - Brian McCarthy
Stacey Tung - Ren Pier
Blair Clemens - Gerald Tobin
Mike the Engineer - David Tatasciore
Jeremy the Elf / Jeremy Beauregard - Dillon Geyselaers
Werner Airhorne - Bob Juergens
Destiny / Philippa - Christine Pineiro
Credits
Created by Bryan Farrell
Developed by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthy
Written by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren Peir
Recorded, edited, and mixed by David Tatasciore
Sound design by David Tatasciore
Produced by Bryan Farrell and David Tatasciore
Theme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore
Music
Phil's segment music written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore
*originally published February 7, 2017
The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.
Sun, 16 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000
Ray uncovers some of his early forays into radio, and begins to doubt his abilities as a host. Phil rebounds with a bombshell at the worst possible moment. Blair returns to the scene of a crime, and attempts to correct an old wrong. And Stacey finally finds her voice.
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Cast
Ray Elliott - Bryan Farrell
Phil O’Malley - Brian McCarthy
Stacey Tung - Ren Pier
Blair Clemens - Gerald Tobin
Mike the Engineer - David Tatasciore
Leslie Scoogins - Michael Howell
Police officer - Bob Juergens
Simone Davis - Alexis Lambright
Librarian - Jessica Leber
Ray’s Dad - Brian McCarthy
Gunther - Brian McCarthy
Today show reporter - Amanda Odmark
Local news reporter - Christine Pineiro
Lip sync competition host - Danny Pudelek
Peter Ruffian - Peter Rugh
Avery Ostweiler - Katy Zanville
Credits
Created by Bryan Farrell
Developed by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthy
Written by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren Peir
Recorded, edited, and mixed by David Tatasciore
Sound design by David Tatasciore
Produced by Bryan Farrell and David Tatasciore
Theme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore
Music
“Cratom Coma” by Soy
“Backed Vibes Clean” by Kevin MacLeod
“Whattya Say with Ray Elliott” written by Brian McCarthy
“Girl U Know It’s True” - music by Brian McCarthy, lyrics by Bryan Farrell, vocals by Ren Peir, recorded and mixed by David Tatasciore
Phil’s segment music written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore
“Occupy My Heart” - music and lyrics by Brian McCarthy, vocals by Ren Peir, recorded and mixed by David Tatasciore
*originally published January 31, 2017
The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.
Sat, 15 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000
Ray visits a podcasting convention, where he meets a subway conductor with his own show and a tech entrepreneur trying to make audio go viral. Stacey experiments with whisper therapy and learns something new about herself. Phil probes the essence of the universe by taking mushrooms on an empty stomach. And Blair uncovers the secrets of a sovereign community in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Cast
Ray Elliott - Bryan Farrell
Phil O’Malley - Brian McCarthy
Stacey Tung - Ren Pier
Blair Clemens - Gerald Tobin
Mike the Engineer - David Tatasciore
John McClane - Nate Foster
Bill Gannon - himself
Jeremy the Elf / Jeremy Beauregard - Dillon Geyselaers
Gordon Bryant - Michael Howell
Fred Astereo - Brian McCarthy
Queenie McSteve - Brian McCarthy
Johnny - Brian McCarthy
Jeff Robertson - Jeff Rubin
Madras Shulani Birhyakti - Jeff Scherer
Natalia Whispers - Lauren Stripling
Louie the Subway Conductor - Scott Wiener
Credits
Created by Bryan Farrell
Developed by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthy
Written by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren Peir
Recorded, edited, and mixed by David Tatasciore
Sound design by David Tatasciore
Produced by Bryan Farrell and David Tatasciore
Theme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore
Music
“70 wah wah” by Bauchamp
“Raga Kirwani” by Soumitra Lahiri and Shailendra Mishra
“Prodigal Son” by Clifton Hicks
*originally published January 24, 2017
The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000
Ray assembles his team, and interviews the founder of the humanitarian organization Doctors Without MDs. Stacey helps a helicopter pilot tell his story of overcoming discrimination in the workplace. Phil explores the hobo life. And Blair profiles a mediocre basketball player who has found success abroad.
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Cast
Ray Elliott - Bryan Farrell
Phil O’Malley - Brian McCarthy
Stacey Tung - Ren Pier
Blair Clemens - Gerald Tobin
Mike the Engineer - David Tatasciore
Momudu Kamara - Joseph Beya
Ryan Furlough - Josh Hurley
Dude - Josh Hurley
Old Italian Man - Josh Hurley
Tagalog interpreter #1 - Jessica Leber
Tagalog interpreter #2 - Daryll Moose
Kris Kastle - Brian McCarthy
Coach Ned Thompkins - Brian McCarthy
Rev. Jimothy Kastle - Gerald Tobin
Samantha Snyder - Raina Trider
Cheerleader - Katy Zanville
Credits
Created by Bryan Farrell
Developed by Bryan Farrell and Brian McCarthy
Written by Bryan Farrell, Brian McCarthy, Gerald Tobin, and Ren Peir
Recorded, edited, and mixed by David Tatasciore
Sound design by David Tatasciore
Produced by Bryan Farrell and David Tatasciore
Theme song written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore
Music
“The Chase (Instrumental)” by I. Icardi; M. Cataldi; K. Walczyk / Proud Music Library
Phil’s segment music written by Brian McCarthy, mixed by David Tatasciore
Other
Clip of Ira Glass from This American Life episode “460: Retraction”
*originally published January 17, 2017
The stories, names, characters, and incidents portrayed in this podcast are made up or used fictitiously, for entertainment purposes only. Any resemblance to actual person (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is coincidental. Additionally, all company names mentioned within the podcast are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of any trademarks or other names in the program does not constitute or imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them in any manner whatsoever.