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Jabberwocky Audio Theater (aka JAT) is a group of storytellers writing, recording, and podcasting out of Deepest Springfield. Inspired by the classic shows of Radio’s Golden Age, JAT aims to create well-crafted tales to entertain and engross modern audiences. Learn more about us at www.jabberaudio.com. We hope you join us on the journey.
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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000
If you're one of our listeners who get us on Stitcher, we want you to know that service is closing on August 29th. Plus, we give you a few more updates on the goings on in Deepest Springfield aka the Tulgey Wood.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Quorum — The Harbor Pilot’s Tale
Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000
Basel, August 2012. Switzerland’s most densely populated metropolis, famed as much for its cultural heritage as for its vital role in the Swiss banking and chemical industries. Situated at the border of Switzerland, Germany, and France, the city serves as a critical transit hub for cargo traffic on the Rhine river, a function that renders those with the skills to navigate the treacherous waterways especially vital… and one that may prove pivotal to the hastily-revised plans of a cabal of enigmatic conspirators.
Near-to-retirement Swiss harbor pilot Klaus Brunner is nearly home after a long day’s work when he is called back to direct an unexpected late-night cargo ship departure. But what seems a routine if inconvenient assignment changes dramatically when he discovers the true nature of the cargo they’re carrying — and must take drastic action if he hopes to escape with his life.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains one use of “damn,” a few instances of “hell,” some “my God” exclamations (in English, German, and French), some fairly rude culture-specific slang, as well as a couple of instance of foreign-language saltiness. Plus assorted forms of sometimes-lethal violence (as well as implied and explicit threats thereof), gunshots, explosions, video game addiction, and cold calculations that adversely affect human lives.
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Trailer for Quorum: The Harbor Pilot’s Tale
Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:00:00 +0000
This interlude, available to Patreon backers tonight, 1/15/23 and to everyone 1/19/23, takes place between seasons two and three of Quroum. Learn more at JabberAudio.com!
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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:30:00 +0000
One last update for the year (probably) as we let you know about the new shows coming in 2023, starting in January... as well as a couple special marathons to wrap up this year.
Music: “Frankincense & Myrrh” by Scott Buckley
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 22:00:06 +0000
An update for September 2022 including:
- A thank you to everyone who supported us for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. (There’s always next year.)
- We’ll be airing at the Minnesota Webfest from September 25th to September 28th.
- We’ll be airing at the Miami Web Fest from September 29th to October 2nd.
- You can sign up for our mailing list on our website.
- You can get dozens of bonus goodies by backing us on Patreon.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:10:43 +0000
Here in July 2022 to let you know three things:
- We should be back on the terrestrial airwaves this month
- This month’s Patreon bonus segment is about the origins of Quorum character names.
- This month, we need you to go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and nominate Quorum in the Fiction category for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:00:39 +0000
Artistic Director Bjorn Munson gives a general update on the state of things in the Tulgey Wood in June 2022 (spoiler: some not good, but some good).
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 02:00:20 +0000
Associate Artistic Director William R. Coughlan gives you an update on one of our new series in development as well as talking a bit more about this month’s bonus for Patreon backers.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:00:10 +0000
A brief update for February 2022. Learn a bit more about our current and future offerings with our promo reel at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/jat-promo-reel/
Plus learn more about this month’s Patreon bonus at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/quorum-chronicle/leaving-las-vegas/
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 10 of 10
Fri, 24 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000
July 2012. As events come to a head, Jimmy Harmon finds himself finally confronting the conspirators behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust. But as the situation escalates, Jimmy is forced to grapple with an uncomfortable realization — and the sudden loss of a key ally. Unable to escape, Jimmy finds himself in mortal peril as the plotters take whatever action they can to prevent their schemes from coming to light — in shockingly extreme fashion.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (“ass,” a few instances of “bitch” and “SOB,” JC’s name in vain, “crap” and descriptive variants thereof, “damn” and associated variations, including “GD,” “dumbass,” “jackass,” “pissant,” “screwed over,” multiple uses of “hell”), horse-race gambling, homicide by firearm, threatening with a gun, hand-to-hand violence with lethal outcome, unsafe flying (with a shameful lack of proper seatbelt usage), and nefarious scheming of the world-dominating variety.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 9 of 10
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000
July 2012. Poker player Jimmy Harmon and his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman have at last uncovered the truth behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust’s plans. But knowing the truth and being able to prove it are different things entirely. Jimmy plans to return to his exclusive private poker game in an attempt to glean more information while Robin collects their evidence — a course that may be complicated by an ill-conceived betrayal of trust between the pair… and an unforeseen danger awaiting Jimmy.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (uses of “bitch” and “SOB,” several uses of “damn” and variations thereof, including “GD,” several uses of “hell” and descriptive forms thereof, “pissed,” “screw up” and “screwed over,” “Oh my God” as an exclamation, JC’s name taken in vain), horse-race gambling, torture and its aftermath, intimations of extramarital relations, wildly unrestrained gunfire, Hand-to-hand violence with lethal outcome, auto theft, vehicular assault, and homicide by firearm.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 8 of 10
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000
July 2012. After escaping capture thanks to the timely intervention of driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon and Robin Freeman are forced to lick their wounds — both emotional and physical — and reconsider their actions. But a fortuitous realization may put them back on the course for truth — if Jimmy can convince a recalcitrant Eleanor to reveal more than she has been willing to share as of yet.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (“SOB,” “crap,” several uses of “damn” and associated variations, “sucks,” two uses of “hell,” “Oh my God” used as an exclamation, JC’s name in vain), gambling (horse racing), torture (and the aftermath thereof), vehicular assault, evading legal authorities by means of unsafe driving practices, and unrestrained gunplay.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 7 of 10
Fri, 03 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000
July 2012. Jimmy Harmon has uncovered a troubling connection between the work he has been doing for venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer and the ongoing danger that threatens his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman. And digging through the secret papers of the mysterious real estate group implicated in these threats reveals little else. But in their quest to find more concrete evidence of wrongdoing, Jimmy and Robin may find themselves in far graver danger than either of them could anticipate.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (“crap,” several uses of “damn” and associated variations, “dumbass,” several mentions of “hell,” “pissed,” and using JC’s name in vain), horse-race gambling, breaking and entering, threatening with a gun and various sharp-bladed implements, torturing a character for information, and vehicular assault.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 6 of 10
Fri, 26 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000
July 2012. Jimmy Harmon and Robin Freeman have managed to find the hidden documents they’ve been seeking — but after finding themselves unexpectedly cornered by corrupt police detective Malone, they must find a way to escape the homicidal gunman. Moreover, Harmon is anxious to complete the perilous assignment he has taken on from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer… but he may discover his troubles are more connected than he realized.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (“SOB,” a few uses of variants of “damn,” three uses of “hell,” JC’s name taken in vain, use of “Godawful,” “screwed” and “screwed up”), gambling (horse racing), identity theft and trespassing, drinking alcohol (and a veiled reference to underage drinking), and two egregious instances of illegal parking.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 5 of 10
Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000
July 2012. Having eluded his ill-intentioned pursuers with the help of skilled performance driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon meets up with his ex-girlfriend Robin. Upon learning that her involvement in the sequence of events that led to her coworkers’ disappearance remains undiscovered, Jimmy hatches a plan to recover the hidden documentation that may shed light on the group’s hidden motives… a plan that requires the assistance of a less-than-reputable acquaintance from his Las Vegas days.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (two instances of “SOB,” severeal uses of “crap” or variants thereof, “screwed up,” “God” used as an exclamation, uses of “damn” and associated variations, use of JC’s name in vain, and two uses of “hell”), horse-race gambling (horse racing), a dead body, a surprisingly detailed depiction of identity theft, and trespassing.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 4 of 10
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000
July 2012. After accepting an unusual assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer — a commission shared with the enigmatic Eleanor Wallis and the overtly dramatic Ken Ford — Jimmy Harmon finds himself in the crosshairs of a vicious killer. Narrowly escaping his assailant, Harmon must scramble to stay ahead of his pursuer while ensuring his fellow assignees avoid similar — and potentially lethal — consequences.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (one “SOB,” one “damn,” and two uses of “hell”), gambling (of the horse-track variety), malicious pistol-wielding, hand-to-hand violence, unlawful entry, the discovery of a dead body, evasion of legal authorities, and failure to properly obey the rules of the road (though seatbelts are thankfully employed).
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 3 of 10
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0000
July 2012. After finally joining in on the most exclusive private poker game in Los Angeles — a goal for which he may have ulterior motives — Jimmy Harmon works to help his former girlfriend Robin unearth the sinister forces that may be killing her coworkers… without rendering her their next victim. In the meantime, he takes on a mysterious assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer, once again encountering the brash hustler Ken Ford and the enigmatic yet alluring Eleanor Wallis.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (several instances of “hell” and “damn” and variations thereof, “asshat,” JC’s name in vain, and “screw” in a non-explicit context), drinking of alcoholic beverages, gambling (poker and horse betting), discussion of breaking and entering, malicious threatening by pistol, and even more inscrutable Cockney dialect.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 2 of 10
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000
July 2012. After keeping a low profile for months in Los Angeles, poker player Jimmy Harmon at last has the opportunity to gain a seat at an exclusive high-stakes underground game — but before he can join in, he must contend with the return of his former girlfriend Robin, desperate for his help after being unwittingly drawn into a mystery that may have led to murder… a mystery that may have her next on the killer’s list.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (a few instances of “crap,” “damn” and variations thereof, and “hell,” JC’s name in vain, “piss,” and “screw” in a non-explicit context), the depiction of the unpleasant consequences of drinking (enough rum to blind a pirate), actual drinking (beer, in the absence of a Screaming Viking), irresponsible pistol use, references to murder, gambling (maybe not poker, depending on your definition, but horse racing and proposition betting definitely count), and a virtually indecipherable Cockney dialect.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 1 of 10
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000
July 2012. After dealing with Las Vegas mobsters and other ambitious criminal elements, former online poker pro Jimmy Harmon has returned to his old haunts in Los Angeles. Eager to rebuild both his life and his bankroll, Jimmy finds himself drawn back into intrigue as he ventures into the world of Hollywood high-stakes underground poker — meeting potential allies and adversaries along the way… as well as an unexpected individual from his past.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains gambling (if you consider poker gambling — but betting on horse races definitely falls into that category), drinking alcoholic beverages (quality Scotch, a Harvey Wallbanger, and as it turns out, a fair amount of rum), cigar smoking, a reference to illegal drug use, irresponsible pistol wielding, and multiple instances of semi-adult language (“ass” and “dumbass,” several uses of “damn,” “SOB” and “hell,” use of JC’s name in vain, “dicking,” and “crap”).
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Previously on Quorum… (The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts & The Messenger’s Tale)
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000
A professional poker player finds himself embroiled in a deadly plot involving everyone from gangsters to nefarious government agents. A bicycle messenger on her last day must avoid both schemers intend on foiling her final delivery and the malicious antics of her courier competitors. All while a mysterious cabal of conspirators manipulates events behind the scenes. Join us as we revisit the events of “The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts” and “The Messenger’s Tale” in advance of “The Gambler’s Tale: All That Glitters.”
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains semi-adult language (several instances of “hell” and “damn” and variations thereof, including GD, “crap,” “pissant,” “half-assed,” several uses of SOB, JC’s name in vain, and “Oh my God” used as an exclamation), fisticuffs, multiple incidents of gunfire, car-bombing, several instances of vehicular assault (up to and including homicide), kidnapping, discovery of a dead body, intimations of murder, references to exotic dancing and prostitution, references to illegal drug use, several instances of unsafe driving (and biking), and conspiracy with a shocking lack of care for its violent consequences.
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Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Associate Artistic Director William R. Coughlan has a lot to share while wearing his hat as writer/director of Quorum.
Go ahead and give it a listen, but in the meantime, our new dedicated podfeed for Quorum is live! (RSS feed is here).
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0000
Bjorn and Bill talk about how 2020 changed up how we make audio fiction here at Jabberwocky Audio Theater, and we do a deep dive into Quorum.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re basically just talking.
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 9: “The Flowering of the Strange Orchid” by H.G. Wells
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0000
Take a break from Poe and give a listen to a lesser known work by H.G. Wells: “The Flowering of the Strange Orchid,” first published in the Pall Mall Budget, August 2, 1894.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains bloodsucking, botany, and an idle British gentleman.
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 8: “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe
Fri, 14 May 2021 01:00:00 +0000
We continue our versions of Poe short stories, with “The Black Cat,” first published in the Saturday Evening Post, August 19th, 1843. Tal Aviezer appears courtesy of Red Monkey Theater Group.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains the torture and killing of an animal as well as a human murder.
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 7: “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe
Fri, 07 May 2021 01:00:00 +0000
We continue our series with more Edgar Allan Poe and a short story perfect for audio, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” first published in James Russel Lowell’s The Pioneer, January 1843. Tegan Ashton Cohan appears courtesy of Howl at the Moon Audio.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains murder, dismemberment, and someone who insists they are not mad a bit too much.
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Thu, 06 May 2021 21:36:44 +0000
It's almost summer, and we wanted to let you know about some new episodes airing soon, plus progress on Quorum.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Sat, 20 Mar 2021 20:50:38 +0000
It’s Spring 2021 and time to update you on what we’re up to in Deepest Springfield.
This March, we’re working on Quorum and also expanding the world of Rogue Tyger.
For the bio and character portrait of Grannie Kochowa, check out: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2021/03/17/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-grainne-kochowa/
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Mon, 11 Jan 2021 18:01:24 +0000
A new year and a new update for what’s up in Deepest Springfield for January 2021.
Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @JabberAudio.
And check out the bio and character portrait of Dr. Shen Enling at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2021/01/10/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-shen-enling/
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Sat, 12 Dec 2020 16:55:43 +0000
An update for December 2020. We briefly update what we’ve been up to including new entries in the Encyclopedia of the Imperium on jabberaudio.com.
If you want the specific link to Aidan Vosky’s expanded encyclopedia entry, it's at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2020/12/09/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-aidan-vosky/
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Tue, 17 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +0000
An update for November 2020. We talk about some of the added entries to Rogue Tyger’s Encyclopedia of the Imperium and other goodies you can check out on our website, jabberaudio.com.
If you want the specific link to Reg Macorum’s expanded encyclopedia entry, it’s at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2020/11/16/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-reg-macorum/
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 6: “The Raven” and “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000
We manage to eke out an entry in 2020 for this series right around Halloween with two classics from Edgar Allan Poe, “The Raven” and “The Masque of the Red Death.”
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
“The Raven” is essentially typical Poe existential dread which, unless you’ve recently seen Hitchcock’s The Birds should be fine. “The Masque of the Red Death,” however, may be upsetting to people hit hard by the global pandemic due to its depiction of the titular disease.
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Sun, 11 Oct 2020 15:51:25 +0000
An update for October 2020. We have an update on our Fall schedule and what’s in the works for 2021 and beyond.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 16: “Prince Prigio” by Andrew Lang, Part 6 of 6
Fri, 02 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000
The conclusion of Andrew Lang’s rollicking self-aware fairy tale about a prince who is cursed to be too clever. This special pandemic production features recordings from throughout the Jabberwocky Audio troupe.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains harrumphs, tears, laughter, and fairy-tale style (vs. Lovecraft-style) reanimation, which makes the death of a pet more palatable.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 15: “Prince Prigio” by Andrew Lang, Part 5 of 6
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0000
A continuation of Andrew Lang’s rollicking self-aware fairy tale about a prince who is cursed to be too clever. This special pandemic production features recordings from throughout the Jabberwocky Audio troupe.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains legal proceedings, people trying to better themselves, and several death threats to several different people.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 14: “Prince Prigio” by Andrew Lang, Part 4 of 6
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0000
A continuation of Andrew Lang’s rollicking self-aware fairy tale about a prince who is cursed to be too clever. This special pandemic production features recordings from throughout the Jabberwocky Audio troupe.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains monstrous fights resulting in fairy tale-related deaths, charges of treason, and diplomatic complications.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 13: “Prince Prigio” by Andrew Lang, Part 3 of 6
Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0000
A continuation of Andrew Lang’s rollicking self-aware fairy tale about a prince who is cursed to be too clever. This special pandemic production features recordings from throughout the Jabberwocky Audio troupe.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains mean-spirited comments, the power of love (sans Huey Lewis), magic objects, monsters, and an eagle cut down before its time.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 12: “Prince Prigio” by Andrew Lang, Part 2 of 6
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0000
A continuation of Andrew Lang’s rollicking self-aware fairy tale about a prince who is cursed to be too clever. This special pandemic production features recordings from throughout the Jabberwocky Audio troupe.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains prince-slaying firedrakes, prince-snubbing ladies, rude courtiers, incensed kings, and the prince enjoying an after-dinner cigarette, which he would be too clever to smoke these days, because he’d understand the science.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 11: “Prince Prigio” by Andrew Lang, Part 1 of 6
Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0000
Andrew Lang’s rollicking self-aware fairy tale about a prince who is cursed to be too clever. This special pandemic production features recordings from throughout the Jabberwocky Audio troupe.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains dragons, firedrakes, and mention of how impolitic the Crusades were. Really nothing offensive, except for grownups who take things too seriously.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 10: Two Shoemaker Tales by the Brothers Grimm and Andrew Lang
Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000
The classic German fairy tale “The Elves and the Shoemaker,” plus an appropriately clever Sicilian tale “The Cunning Shoemaker”
“The Elves and the Shoemaker”
by the Brothers Grimm, from their collection Kinder und Hausmärchen (1812)
translated by Edgar Taylor and Marian Edwardes (1823)
“The Cunning Shoemaker”
A tale from Sicily
Included in Andrew Lang’s collection The Pink Fairy Book (1897)
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains nought but whimsy in the first tale (okay, that and some nakedness), but does contain some death in the second one… but it does happen to bad people and is quite in line with fairy tale karma.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 9: “Cinderella” by Charles Perrault
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000
The iconic French version of a fairy tale which has variants going back centuries in many parts of the world. Don’t worry: this has all the quality step-family shenanigans you’re seeking.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains thoughtless stepsisters and a rather cavalier attitude towards transmogrifying rodentia to be used as servants, but other than that, it’s pretty untroubling.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 8: “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Andrew Lang
Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000
The English fairy tale of an enterprising young boy, a castle in the clouds, and some giants. It’s perhaps the best known of a series of “Jack Tales.”
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains a cruel and murderous giant, a conspiratorial and duplicitous giantess, and broken necks, which arguably might be the audio theater equivalent of villains falling from a great height.
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JAT Jot #5: A note on current events
Mon, 08 Jun 2020 14:30:00 +0000
Given current events, we wanted to share some thoughts, especially with our friends and neighbors in the DC area. This was originally broadcast on WERA with Through the Looking Glass episode #8, “Jack and the Beanstalk.”
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 7: “Hansel and Gretel” by the Brothers Grimm
Fri, 05 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000
The classic German fairy tale of a brother, a sister, and a witch’s house in the deep, dark woods.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains a fearfully evil stepmother, arguably prejudiced ideas about witches and their eyesight, and lots of candy whose cleanliness is debatable since it’s being used as building materials.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 6: “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen, Part 2 of 2
Fri, 29 May 2020 01:00:00 +0000
A Danish fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and the basis for the film Frozen.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains robbers who kill secondary characters, threaten murder of the primary characters, and mysterious aging, which we’re pretty sure is symbolic in a Joseph Campbell kind of way.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 5: “The Snow Queen” by Hans Christian Andersen, Part 1 of 2
Fri, 22 May 2020 01:00:00 +0000
A Danish fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and the basis for the film Frozen.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains a hobgoblin who’s into Olympic-level mischief, mirror shards, roses, good witches, and very chatty crows.
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Fri, 15 May 2020 01:00:00 +0000
Bjorn and Bill talk about our upcoming 2020 season, including Through the Looking Glass and Quorum, and talk about how we’re figuring out how to do things when we’re all remote.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re basically just talking.
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Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:21:24 +0000
An update for April 2020. We’re now less than a month away from being back on the airwaves!
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:27:55 +0000
An update for the Ides of March, which a special note about Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Fri, 14 Feb 2020 01:03:29 +0000
A brief note in February 2020 during our off-season.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:05:18 +0000
Just a little note in January 2020, during our off-season.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Yule Special 2019: “The Gift of the Magi”
Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:00:00 +0000
For our final show of 2019, we do a reading of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi,” performed by Kim Davenport.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Unless this brings back bad memories of having to discuss this story in English class or you have a phobia involving combs, you should be okay.
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Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:00:00 +0000
Washington, DC, September 2011. A city as renowned for pushing papers as for pushing deadlines. Where the machinery of American government fights tooth and nail against the encroachment of twenty-first century technology… clinging desperately to methods, communication styles, and entire industries rendered obsolete in the world beyond the Capital Beltway.
Bicycle messenger Swipe is on the final delivery of her career — transporting a set of vital papers to a government office by a five o’clock deadline — before moving ahead with long-delayed wedding plans. But forces intent on interrupting that delivery quickly move to oppose her — as does one of her unprincipled courier competitors.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains multiple variations of someone being called an ass, one instance each of “son of a bitch” as well as “crazy bitch” and taking JC’s name in vain. Plus, misogyny, car crashes and related violence, and cold calculations that affect human lives.
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 5: “The Old Nurse’s Story” by Elizabeth Gaskell, Part 2 of 2
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 02:00:00 +0000
We conclude the very Victorian ghost story from very Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell in a way that will make you want to have a fainting couch nearby.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re talking fairly standard Victorian ghost spookiness, and some likewise Victorian admonitions against youthful folly.
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 4: “The Old Nurse’s Story” by Elizabeth Gaskell, Part 1 of 2
Fri, 13 Dec 2019 02:00:00 +0000
Celebrated Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell gives us a perfectly Victorian ghost story.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re talking fairly standard Victorian ghost spookiness here: Long on family history, with chills lovingly curated.
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 3: “The Rats in the Walls” by H.P. Lovecraft, Part 2 of 2
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 02:00:00 +0000
Enjoy William R. Coughlan’s award-winning narration of H.P. Lovecraft’s short story “The Rats in the Walls” amid an immersive soundscape.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Deals with cannibalism, ancient evils, and includes an antechamber from Hell, so basically, it’s Lovecraft.
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Through a Glass, Darkly, Episode 2: “The Rats in the Walls” by H.P. Lovecraft, Part 1 of 2
Fri, 29 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000
Enjoy William R. Coughlan’s award-winning narration of H.P. Lovecraft’s short story “The Rats in the Walls” amid an immersive soundscape.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
It’s Lovecraft, so we’ve got the existential dread and humans behaving very badly covered.
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Fri, 22 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000
We venture into the deep, dark woods that is our spooky anthology series with scary story told in countless versions around countless campfires across America: “Tailypo.” Then we switch to a very British ghost story: “The Open Window,” by Saki
Rated AD-PG , so parental guidance is suggested
Contains the implication that a human is eaten by a monster as well as British manners.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 4: “The Ugly Duckling” by Hans Christian Andersen
Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000
The celebrated Danish fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains arbitrary and capricious prejudice, depression, ducks being shot, darkness, cold, but, also, a joyous discover of self.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 3: “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood” by Andrew Lang
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000
A version of the classic European fairy tale of a cursed daughter, a valiant prince, and taking “sleeping in” a bit too far.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains ogres, attempts to eat children, and karmic justice.
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Through the Looking Glass, Episode 2: “A Tale of the Tontlawald” by Andrew Lang
Fri, 01 Nov 2019 01:00:00 +0000
A version of an Estonian fairy tale taken from The Violet Fairy Book by Andrew Lang and featuring a peasant, his daughter, and the strange and mysterious forest of Tontlawald.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains cruelty and oddity with stepmothers, doppelgangers, consequences, and transmogrification.
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Fri, 25 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0000
We kick off our anthology series with a version of the German folk take “The Street Musicians” by Andrew Lang, “The Owl and the Pussycat” by English artist Edward Lear, and two fables from Greek storyteller Aesop.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Unless you think robbers don’t deserve some animal-related karma or are allergic to runcible spoons, you should be fine.
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Nostromo 2: Electric Alien Boogaloo
Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000
The JAT crew got a chance to return to Escape Velocity over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend and do a special live production in honor of the 40th anniversary of both Alien and the TV show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (as you’ll hear, we reference some of the earlier adventures of Rogers as well). Basically, it’s a sendup of every space opera story you know where a crew investigates a derelict spacecraft and mayhem ensues.
In addition to creating some brand new sound gear for live sound effects, we got to work with our first “special guest voice” as space opera veteran Gigi Edgley was a guest of the convention and graciously agreed to step up to the mic.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains sci-fi related action and peril (including character death), destroying a robot, destroying a ship (or two or three), repeated use of “dammit,” one use of “frelling,” which if you’ve seen Farscape you know is quite naughty, and computer-based betrayal.
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Fri, 16 Aug 2019 02:30:45 +0000
Bjorn and Bill talk about the end of season two of Rogue Tyger, some of the shows coming up for the rest of the year and 2020 as well as pause to ask for your help in keeping all this audio theater going.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re basically just talking.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 30: “The End Run,” Part 5 of 5
Fri, 09 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Narrowly escaping enemy agents in the Imperial capital on Acheron, the crew of the Tyger search for a safe haven for themselves and Princess Nalini.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains sci-fi related action, nasty smells, alcohol drinking as Vic fully avails himself of an open bar, and sudden, but inevitable betrayal.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 29: “The End Run,” Part 4 of 5
Fri, 02 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000
In space, amid the wrecks of hundreds of past space battles, the Tyger faces an enemy armada. Beneath the Imperial capital on Acheron Prime, the remaining crew try and get Princess Nalini to safety.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains sci-fi related action and peril — and Aidan almost says a naughty word.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 28: “The End Run,” Part 3 of 5
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0000
While the Tyger remains in the Hrageddor system, most of the crew — hidden aboard a Coutharian vessel — have landed covertly on Acheron Prime. Will they be able to escort Princess Nalini al-Zamin to safety?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains crowds, festivals, unpleasant smells, and a key discovery about Coutharian anatomy.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 27: “The End Run,” Part 2 of 5
Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Can the crew of the Tyger deliver Princess Nalini al-Zamin safely to Acheron?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains preconceived notions about other species being challenges, brief juvenile humor about mating, and lots and lots of ships.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 26: “The End Run,” Part 1 of 5
Fri, 12 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Rescuing the Royal Princess Nalini al-Zamin from deadly peril, the Tyger races back to the safety of the core systems.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains both confidence and concerns about the future, expectations of class and caste, plus skimmer refits.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 25: “Cat and Mouse,” Part 5 of 5
Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Will the Tyger escape before they are completely surrounded by the ships of the Zenocrate Cartel?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains cunning plans, explosions, a little moustache-twirling, and poetry.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 24: “Cat and Mouse,” Part 4 of 5
Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Trapped in a nebula, the crew of the Tyger search for a way out as enemy ships begin to close in.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains regrets about career choices and jewelry repair on the downlow.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 23: “Cat and Mouse,” Part 3 of 5
Fri, 21 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Trapped in a nebula surrounded by enemy ships, the crew of the Tyger search for a way to escape.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains expert medical angst, cynical political stratagems, and an important lesson about staying well within jump fields if you want to avoid bodily harm.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 22: “Cat and Mouse,” Part 2 of 5
Fri, 14 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Confronted by an old enemy at the edge of a nebula, Captain Macorum must decide to fight or flee.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains space pirates, the sort of skullduggery one might expect space pirates are involved in, and unexpected spaceship maneuvers.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 21: “Cat and Mouse,” Part 1 of 5
Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Rescuing the Royal Princess Nalini al-Zamin from deadly peril, the Tyger races back to the safety of the core systems.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains a lot of history of the Imperium, backstory on the characters, and so, so much patience.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 20: “Lost and Found,” Part 5 of 5
Fri, 31 May 2019 01:00:00 +0000
On a rescue mission on a distant moon, the crew finds they may have come too late.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains adventure-related action, including slicing, dicing, and blaster fire.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 19: “Lost and Found,” Part 4 of 5
Fri, 24 May 2019 01:00:00 +0000
On a rescue mission to a far-off moon, is the crew too late?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains adventure-related peril and thanatological discussions.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 18: “Lost and Found,” Part 3 of 5
Fri, 17 May 2019 01:00:00 +0000
On a mission to rescue royal diplomats, the crew journeys to a distant moon. Will they arrive in time?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains pretty much nothing objectionable unless you dislike plots moving forward and hints at character backstories.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 17: “Lost and Found,” Part 2 of 5
Fri, 10 May 2019 02:07:38 +0000
Trying to evade the vengeful Sylvia Malabar and her ship, the Silver Star, the crew of the Tyger follow a course given to them by a mysterious robot.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains mean behavior towards robots, implicit implications of Asimov’s laws, and a lotta legalese.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 16: “Lost and Found,” Part 1 of 5
Fri, 03 May 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Enling, Tormar, and Aidan have just escaped a wrecked ship before it careens into a minefield. With them is a mysterious robot. But can they be picked up before their enemies aboard the Silver Star get them first?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains zero-G maneuvers, explosions, and possible skullduggery.
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Previously on Rogue Tyger (Season One)
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000
Catch up with all the important events of season one of Rogue Tyger before season two starts!
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Recaps sci-fi peril and action.
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Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:30:00 +0000
Bjorn and Bill talk about all the shows that will be coming up for our 2019 season including a special live performance in the DC area on May 25th at Escape Velocity.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re basically just talking.
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Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:28:49 +0000
In which JAT artistic director Bjorn Munson mentions we’re a month away from the 2019 season, and a little bit of what’s in store then… and before then!
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000
We close our inaugural season delving deep into Quorum and giving you some bonus scenes you only heard part of!
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
We play some bonus scenes from Quorum, which includes some salty, but still broadcast-acceptable language.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 10 of 10
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000
Professional poker player Jimmy Harmon’s time in Las Vegas has been anything but routine. A bomb set by a henchman in the employ of Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz has apparently led to the death of his friend Will Archer. Sałkiewicz denies involvement, but they are attacked by armed gunmen before she can elaborate. Evading the attackers, Harmon and fellow gambler Rachael “Peeps” Leblanc head out of town, only to find a corpse half-buried in the desert, a set of unscrupulous federal agents in close pursuit. Returning to the city, Harmon seeks out veteran poker player “Big Mike” Dalton for help, only to discover that Dalton himself has been deeply involved in the past week’s activities. Dalton and the same gunmen who earlier attached Sałkiewicz hustle Harmon out to the hotel parking lot, only to run up against both the federal agents and the Las Vegas Police — a confrontation that results in a hail of unrestrained gunfire.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains uses of JC’s name in vain, “son of a bitch,” gunplay, horrendously unsafe driving, and some deep, deep conspiracies.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 9 of 10
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000
Professional poker player Jimmy Harmon has been dogged by a string of misfortunes and mysteries, taking him from the casinos of Las Vegas to the Nevada desert and back. But just as he begins to piece together the truth — or at least what he believes to be the truth — he is hit with one final blow. An inoportune slip cues Harmon into a new, as-yet-unanticipated betrayal… from the one person he truly thought he could trust.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains uses of JC’s name in vain, “son of a Bitch,” “damn,” “goddamn,” “ass,” face punching, gut punching, carjacking… really, there are some mean people in this series.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 8 of 10
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000
After making their way to the Lyon Majestic hotel and sneaking into the room of the mysterious “money man” they believe is behind everything, Jimmy Harmon and fellow poker player Peeps discover evidence that the forces arrayed against them may not be what they seem. But when their intrusion is discovered, they are forced to flee… only to discover the federal agents whose nest they’ve stumbled into are right on top of them.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains use of JC’s name in vain, “son of a Bitch,” and one heck of a deep rabbit hole.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 7 of 10
Fri, 07 Dec 2018 02:00:00 +0000
Managing to keep one step ahead of their pursuers, poker player Jimmy Harmon and his traveling companion Peeps decide to make their way back to Las Vegas in order to follow the one clue still in their possession: a hotel room key connected to the mysterious “money man” they believe is key to their opponents’ schemes. But in order to enter the city and reach the hotel undetected, they will need to find a way to keep their approach concealed from prying eyes.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains a half-buried dead body, sewers, flim-flammery, and uses of ”damn,” “goddamn,” “son of a bitch” and using JC’s name in vain.
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Bonus Music Track: Quorum Blues
Sun, 02 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000
A special bonus for JAT listeners: the complete track of one of jazz tracks we recording specifically for Quorum.
Brooks Tegler, whom many listeners probably know as Captain Reg Macorum on Rogue Tyger, is also an accomplished jazz musician and band leader. We used much of his music for Quorum, but we didn’t quite have what we needed for the “chase music.” So what we did we do? Ask Brooks to do what he does best: organize a group of seasoned pros to record some new tracks.
This is one of the takes from that recording session.
Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 6 of 10
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000
Poker player Jimmy Harmon has found himself embroiled in a struggle between Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz and one or more sets of opponents with unknown motives. With the help of fellow gambler Peeps, Harmon is slowly piecing together more of the full picture — discovering clues alongside a dead body half-buried in the Nevada desert. But their investigations are cut short when their opponents catch up to them and proceed to make chase.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains uses of “damn,” “Goddamn,” “son of a bitch,” a hastily buried corpse, car chase action, and a visit to a brothel.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 5 of 10
Fri, 23 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000
After narrowly escaping a squad of heavily armed gunmen — and witnessing the abduction of cabaret dancer Amber by a crew of what seem to be government agents — poker player Jimmy Harmon manages to leave Las Vegas with the help of fellow poker player Peeps. But as they drive along the desert highway en route to California, they discover an unexpected clue that may shed light onto the sinister forces at work.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains car crashes, fast-talking, food truck fiascoes, taking JC’s name in vain, and badly buried dead bodies.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 4 of 10
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000
Poker player Jimmy Harmon’s plan to leave town in order to evade the clutches of shady Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz is cut short after a car bomb apparently meant for him instead takes down his friend Will Archer. After being questioned by the police, Harmon finds Sałkiewicz has caught up to him — but claims to have had nothing to do with the attempt on his life. As she begins to elaborate, it becomes clear that other sinister forces may be catching up to them both.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains uses of JC’s name in vain and related religious oaths, drinking alcohol before 5pm (locally), and plenty of gunplay and skullduggery.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 3 of 10
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 02:00:00 +0000
Coming up short in his attempts to call in debts from veteran poker player “Big Mike” Dalton, Jimmy Harmon has resolved to leave town before his chief creditor, Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, catches up with him. But when he encounters quirky fellow poker player Peeps, a sudden and dramatic turn of events may set him along another path.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains uses of “damn,” “ass,” “bitch,” “pissed,” egregious fast-talking, using JC’s name in vain, burned bodies, gut punches, and disingenuous silver linings.)
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 2 of 10
Fri, 02 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Down-on-his-luck poker player Jimmy Harmon finds himself back in Las Vegas in an attempt to replenish his meager bankroll. But it appears that one of his less-than-reputable creditors, Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, has caught up to him… and is not particularly scrupulous as to how she recovers her investment.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains drinking (cheap) scotch, other drinking of alcohol, use of “ass,” “hell,” “bitch,” taking JC’s name in vain, fisticuffs, gut punches, broken noses, and a total lack of trigger discipline.
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Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “Outstanding Debts,” Part 1 of 10
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Throughout history, there has always been a chasm between the bulk of humanity and the enigmatic circle who hold true dominion. Those whose influence remains shrouded, save for the rare instances when their designs cross into the outside world… and the real-world repercussions of their schemes can play out with dramatic results.
Former online poker player Jimmy Harmon finds himself returning to live play after his accounts are suspended. But his attempts to rebuild his bankroll are interrupted when his friend Will Archer warns him that one of his less-than-reputable creditors, semi-reformed Las Vegas gangster Wiktoria Sałkiewicz, is actively seeking him out.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains a character being tortured, multiple uses of “ass” and “bitch,” and — depending on who you ask — a really bad Australian accent. (I mean, we’ve heard far worse.)
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Fri, 19 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Bjorn takes the opportunity to talk a little about how the live performance of “War of the Worlds 2018” came to be. For the remainder of the episode, Bill talks about the inspirations behind our next regular series, Quorum, as well as to what to expect from our first installment, “The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts.”
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re just talking, so unless you really want to defend a certain film, you really shouldn’t be offended.
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Fri, 12 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Recorded before a live audience in May 2018, H.G. Wells’s classic “War of the Worlds” gets a Jabberwocky update as we tune in to a special radio broadcast in October 2018, learning of mysterious power outages and “seismic activity” in the Washington, DC area. Could this be related to strange gas eruptions on the planet Mars?
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains scenes of mass destruction and sci-fi violence, including people being incinerated by heat rays, suffocated by poison gas, and, in one case, impaled. I mean, the Martians really aren’t trying to be good neighbors.
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Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0000
With season one of Rogue Tyger finished, Bjorn and Bill talk at length about the making of the series including the characters, how some of the sound effects were created. We also touch on next week’s special broadcast of War of the Worlds.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
We’re just talking. I mean, Bjorn does use the phrase “Wesley Crusher with balls,” but it’s appropriate.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 15: “Uninvited Guests,” Part 5 of 5
Fri, 28 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Aidan, Enling, and Tormar are fighting to escape a wrecked courier, aided by a mysterious robot, while Grainne and Reg look for an opening to rescue their crewmates.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains explosions, decompression, and people earnestly trying to kill one another. This is an adventure after all.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 14: “Uninvited Guests,” Part 4 of 5
Fri, 21 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000
On a routine salvage job, Aidan, Enling, and Tormar find themselves trapped on the wreck… with an armed boarding party closing in.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains wushu, passive-aggressive use of particle beam weaponry, and the disturbing realization that one is alone.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 13: “Uninvited Guests,” Part 3 of 5
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Exploring a wrecked courier in a far-off star system, Captain Macorum’s old ship, the Silver Star, appears out of nowhere — and her new captain doesn’t like competition.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains creepiness, veiled threats, and assorted skulking about.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 12: “Uninvited Guests,” Part 2 of 5
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Far away from the core system, the band of adventurers on board the Tyger have found a wrecked ship in the remote star system of Russahn. But will their search bring them riches or ruin?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains mysterious abandoned ships, veiled threats, and more than a little allusion to backstory.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 11: “Uninvited Guests,” Part 1 of 5
Fri, 31 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Taking leave of the intrigue of Flatrock, the Tyger crew travels far off the beaten path in search of riches. Will they find what they’re looking for in the seemingly deserted star system of Russahn?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains anxiety about science fiction tropes involving abandoned ships.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 10: “Flatrock,” Part 5 of 5
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Aidan finds himself facing down the barrel of blaster in the hands of a dead man — even while agents of the Zenocrate Cartel hunt him and Captain Macorum down in the wilds of the Two-Forty. Tune in to the exciting conclusion of Flatrock!
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains sci-fi action, secrets, and morally ambiguous deals.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 9: “Flatrock,” Part 4 of 5
Fri, 17 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Thanks to a tip by Flatrock fixer Vic Ratha, Aidan and Reg are off to “the Two-Forty,” the artificial moon’s nature preserve, where Louie Hardin’s partner, Icarus Crane, may be hiding. But how will they find him? And how does Zenocrate factor into it all?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains sci-fi noir related peril and flagrant bribes.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 8: “Flatrock,” Part 3 of 5
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000
Evading cops and booby traps, Reg and Aidan are left with a dead body and lots of questions. Will a visit to Morgantown and Vic Ratha provide the answers?
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains alcohol, corpses, and a bit too much perfume.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 7: “Flatrock,” Part 2 of 5
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000
The tangled webs continue to be woven this week as the Tyger’s crew continue to deal with skullduggery on the Frontier port of Flatrock. What fates await Reg Macorum and his crew, especially Aidan?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains sci-fi noir related peril.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 6: “Flatrock,” Part 1 of 5
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000
The Tyger has left the Haapsalu system for the celebrated Frontier port of Flatrock. But what fates await Reg Macorum and his crew, especially Aidan?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains sci-fi related peril.
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Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0000
Join JAT artistic director Bjorn Munson and creative director William R. Coughlan as they talk about what’s in store for Jabberwocky Audio Theater’s inaugural season on the air, some of the reasons we’re doing audio theater and the influences behind Rogue Tyger.
Okay, it’s mainly Bjorn talking, but that totally has nothing to do with Giant Death Robots. Probably.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Come on, it’s just two people talking. We’re doing this for rating completeness.
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Sun, 06 May 2018 23:19:21 +0000
In which we make sure you know about our live performance of War of the Worlds this Memorial Day weekend as part of Escape Velocity, a science fiction expo at National Harbor in the Washington, DC area.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Sun, 22 Apr 2018 21:00:00 +0000
In which we reassure you, the listeners, that the spacetime odds are in your favor… insofar as you now can hear all five episodes of “The Pilot,” Rogue Tyger’s… er… pilot serial. Also, we’re going to be on the air later this year with the rest of the season and a whole other production.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 5: “The Pilot,” Part 5 of 5
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000
Finishing repairs in the nick of time, the crew of the Tyger are forced into a desperate plan to escape the Nokari mercenaries closing in on them.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains sci-fi related action and peril, things blowing up, and characters discussing life and death.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 4: “The Pilot,” Part 4 of 5
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 19:00:00 +0000
The crew of the Tyger race to repair the ship, treat their injured pilot, and come up with a way to escape as the Nokari mercenaries comb the asteroid field looking for them.
Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Includes the angst and tension you might expect if one were hunted by mercenaries, plus people doing shots of alcohol.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 3: “The Pilot,” Part 3 of 5
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 18:00:00 +0000
The crew of the Tyger must assess the damage done to their ship and themselves, all while trying to escape the ruthless enemy ships pursuing them.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains fancy flying, sci-fi related peril, and discussion of injuries. The bad guys chasing the Tyger are rather mean after all.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 2: “The Pilot,” Part 2 of 5
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000
The crew of the Tyger are being pursued by a mysterious ship right after leaving the spaceport of Haapsalu. Are these simple, run-of-the-mill commerce raiders or something more sinister? More to the point, can they escape?
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains adventure, aerobraking, and all sorts of rocketry.
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Rogue Tyger, Episode 1: “The Pilot,” Part 1 of 5
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000
Aidan Vosky, a youth trapped on an uneventful planet in the backwater Haapsalu system longs to travel among the stars. He goes to the spaceport in an effort to join the crew of one of the vessels… but may get more than he bargained for when he meets the crew of the Tyger.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
Contains youthful idealism, non-human prejudice, and occasional high g-forces.
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Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:15:00 +0000
Wondering just what Jabberwocky Audio Theater is and what to expect? Bjorn Munson, the artistic director, is happy to explain in this updated 2023 version of our “Episode Zero.” Further details on all our shows are available at jabberaudio.com.
Rated AD-G for general audiences
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