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Take the Mass Pike



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An audio drama anthology of offbeat stories from Massachusetts.


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S3E4 - S3E4: Take the Mass Pike

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:04:00 -0000

Episode Notes

It’s that lightning or whatever it was. It did something to the Mass Pike.

Take the Mass Pike is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McCormack.

Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Other music: Clear Air by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3515-clear-air License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Guts and Bourbon by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3836-guts-and-bourbon License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Bent and Broken by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3431-bent-and-broken License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sound effects from Sandermotions, Daphne_in_Wonderland, richwise, JoelAudio, luminousfridge, sjturia, audible-edge, davidh4976, MelvinJaepel, InspectorJ, Theshaggyfreak, amholma, lebaston100, and FlashTrauma at freesound.org.

You can find a full transcript of this episode HERE. https://enfieldarts.com/take-the-mass-pike-ep-full-transcript/

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S3E3 - S3E3: Good Harbor

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:03:00 -0000

Episode Notes

Shelly and her daughter are on vacation in Gloucester. As they relax on the beach, Gina makes a new friend.

Good Harbor is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McColgan.

Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sound effects from Inspector J at freesound.org.

You can find a full transcript of this episode HERE. https://enfieldarts.com/good-harbor-full-transcript/

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S3E2 - S3E2: New Winslow House of Pizza

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:02:00 -0000

Episode Notes

It’s a normal night at the New Winslow House of Pizza. Beyond the extremely enthusiastic Patriots fan in the dining room, that is.

This episode is a special crossover with my web series, New Winslow. New Winslow is a story about a cursed town and the people who live and love there. If you want to check it out, you can start reading it for free at the links below.

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New Winslow House of Pizza is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McCormack.

Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Full episode transcript can be found HERE https://enfieldarts.com/new-winslow-house-of-pizza-full-transcript/

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S3E1 - S3E1: Cul de Sac

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:01:00 -0000

Episode Notes

It’s a sleepy night on a suburban cul de sac. But the quiet is broken by a distant, ghostly train whistle.

Cul de Sac is an Enfield Arts production written and performed by Amanda McCormack.

Theme music: Myst on the Moor by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4104-myst-on-the-moor License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sound effects from MindlessTrails, duckduckpony, BlueSquidDoug, viktorullri, domrodrig, azdipu, gthall, eliasheuninck, smokenweewALT, Paulmessier, mdayalan, musicandsoundyay, laft2k, cornodrig, dkiller2204, and cabled_mess at freesound.org.

Full episode transcript available HERE https://enfieldarts.com/cul-de-sac-full-episode-transcript/

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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Bonus Content! Enfield Arts 2019 Question and Answer Session

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:03:42 -0000

Episode Notes

Here it is! The Enfield Arts 2019 Q and A session! Unfortunately no video this time (the camera was having some issues) but here’s the audio and transcript.

Music from https://filmmusic.io "Sneaky Adventure" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode Transcript: https://enfieldarts.com/enfield-arts-2019-q-and-a-session-transcript/

Links mentioned in the episode:

Greater Boston: https://greaterbostonshow.com/ The Black Tapes: http://theblacktapespodcast.com/ Ghosts in the Burbs: https://www.ghostsintheburbs.com/

The delicious potato chip comic I mentioned: https://cogesque.tumblr.com/post/187017240049

Projects!

Dart: https://enfieldarts.com/dart-an-audio-drama/

Take the Mass Pike: https://enfieldarts.com/take-the-mass-pike/

New Winslow: https://www.patreon.com/posts/27260321

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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Dart S1E1

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:00:52 -0000

Episode Notes

Check out Episode One of Enfield Arts' newest series: Dart!

Show Notes

Jenny delivers her last order of the night.

Content Warnings for this episode involve a brief depiction of an anxiety attack.

This episode was written, edited, and performed by Amanda McColgan of Enfield Arts.

Sound effects by Goup1, FreqMan, prometheus888, supersnd, theshaggyfreak, Daphnein_Wonderland, mariadrrs, danieldouch, amy2018, and InspectorJ at Freesound.org.

Additional sound effects by Klankbeeld at https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/185612/

Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Private Reflection" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

First song:

https://www.purple-planet.com/love-life

Second song:

Pluck it up: Dan Henig via Youtube Audio Library

https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music?nv=1

Third song:

How it Began - Silent Partner via Youtube Audio Library

https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music?nv=1

Full episode transcripts available.

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

Read it on Patreon!

Get the eBook from your favorite retailer!

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Rest Stop Stories - Episode Zero "Allston Christmas"

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:11:59 -0000

Rest Stop Stories is a sister show to Take the Mass Pike. Similar stories, similar themes, but presented in a single-narrator style rather than a full cast drama.

Happy Allston Christmas! What will you find on the street this move-in day?

Content Warnings: horror themes, Boston rents

Allston Christmas was written and performed by Amanda McCormack with theme music from “Music Box Melody” by DRFX on Freesound.org.

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

Read it on Patreon!

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S2E7: Under the Underground

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 19:31:26 -0000

S2E7 Episode Notes

Charlotte lives for anything indie, underground, or obscure. So when a show flyer at her work tells her to go under the underground, she’s not passing up the chance to get in on the ground floor of whatever this might be.

Content warnings for alcohol and loud noises

Cast: Charlotte - Ashe Thurman Harper - Tal Minear Silver - Katie Youmans Party Guest - Graham Rowat Daisy - Amanda McCormack

Production: Written by Amanda McCormack Sounds by C_Rogers, cubv, InspectorJ, bvsowle, veromarengere, SpliceSound, soundhunterjulie, rileywarren, bean%20jamin, VPP_2015, luffy, SoundsForHim, laurent, Trainscough5407, 14GPanskaHonc_Petr, Kane53126, sagetyrtle, Kolezan, Kyster, datasoundsample, amholma, Vendarro via freesound.org.

Music in this episode:

Computer Music All-Stars: May the Chords be With You http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Computer_Music_All-Stars/

Dancefloor is Lava - sound like old guys playing the sound of youth http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Dancefloor_is_Lava/La_Boum_2020/Dancefloor_is_Lava_-La_Boum_2020-_07_Sound_like_old_guys_playing_the_sound_of_youth

Romario Grande -little needle star dance https://freesound.org/people/Romariogrande/sounds/452141/

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S2E6: South Station

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:14:22 -0000

S2E6 Episode Notes

Rose is waiting to take the late bus home from Boston. She’s tired after a long night at work and would rather just listen to music and relax. But a fellow traveler wants to chat and she’d feel rude telling him no.

Content Warnings for physical and emotional abuse, gaslighting, stalking, and discussion of traffic accident and death

Cast: Rose - Jordan Stillman Dennis - Benjamin Bradley Mom - Lucille Valentine News Reporter - Melissa Sheldon Other Voices - Amanda McCormack

Production: Written by Amanda McCormack Sounds by Test_sound, Emanuele_Correani, imthemap, juanlopz08, theshuggie, Polytest, anagar, Disagree, wjtaylor, Lauren_Wilson, veromarengere, SpliceSound, jackmurrayofficial, speedygonzo, michalwa2003, InspectorJ, AlienXXX, launemax, Framing_Noise, MainstreamMex, amholma, TomchikRec, rivernile7, KevalP420, cmusounddesign, _stubb, Leoctiurs, arnaump, 1chris.murray1, IESP, samijoslapaho, deleted_user_7146007, thunder-bird723, SpaceJoe, vhschool2019, kellyconidi, samijoslapaho via freesound.org

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S2E5: Dunks Run

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:09:59 -0000

S2E5 Episode Notes

There’s always one of those guys at Dunkin Donuts. The loudmouths yelling about hockey when you just want to get your coffee and leave. But today the line seems to be moving even slower than usual, isn’t it?

Content warnings for death, emotional trauma, discussion of traffic accident, smoking, and Massachusetts levels of swearing

Cast:

Customer - Cole Burkhardt Charlie - Matthew Betley Tommy - Anthony McColgan Margie - Whitney Johnson Patience - Ella Watts

Production:

Written by Amanda McCormack Sounds by C_Rogers, EpicWizard, Razzvio, SomeoneCool14, Lemoncreme via freesound.org

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S2E4: Fully Funded

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:00:00 -0000

S2E4 Episode Notes

Spirit X is crowdfunding their innovative Spirit X Board and they need YOUR HELP to be a success. Use the Spirit X Board to harness the energy of the spirit world for your own needs. It’s brand new, it’s sexy, and it’s totally safe. Completely. One hundred percent safe. Spirit X would never lead you astray…

Content warning for demonic activity and douche chills

Cast: Mark - Alexander Doddy Announcer - Amanda McCormack

Production

Written by Amanda McCormack

Music by luckylittleraven via freesound.org: https://freesound.org/people/luckylittleraven/sounds/218347/

Sound effects by Djlprojects, kokopetiyot, Headphaze, InspectorJ, kerenush via freesound.org

Additional sounds from klankbeeld at: http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S2E3: Dungeon Rock

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:55:23 -0000

S2E3: Dungeon Rock

Taylor dragged Mason to Lynn so they could see Dungeon Rock, it wasn’t anything he was actually interested in. But now he can’t stop thinking about it. And the ghost pirate whispering to him in his dreams isn’t helping.

Content warning for mind control, horror imagery and off-screen character death

Cast

Mason - John Patneaude Taylor - Amanda McCormack Pirate Captain Veale/The Boss - Anthony McColgan

Production

Written by Amanda McCormack

Sound effects by VKProduktion, laurent, volivieri, jgreer, EricsSoundschmiede, Alivvie, laurent, ertfelda, csengeri, MainstreamMex, kwahmah_02, klankbeeld, spidervis, PearceWilsonKing, bennstir via freesound.org

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S2E2: Now Leaving New Winslow

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:36:03 -0000

Jake gets lost on the back roads of central Massachusetts and finds himself stopping for lunch in the small town of New Winslow. But his stay might last a little longer than he’d planned if the charming bartender’s wild stories about a curse have any truth to them.

Content Warning for supernatural entrapment and off-screen sex

Cast:

Jake - Eddy Yeung Noah - Matthew Betley

Production Written by Amanda McCormack

Sound effects by Softwalls, mitchellsounds, Percy%20Duke, omnisounddesign, veromarengere, juanlopz08, 14GSionJ, audiolarx, passAirmangrace, InspectorJ, calopa310, idspence161, Disagree, mrrap4food, laurent, Reitanna, TiesWijnen, crashoverride61088

Did you like this episode? It’s a short story set in the world of the web serial New Winslow, so consider checking it out on Patreon or get the free ebook from your favorite online store. Set five years after the events of this episode, Season One begins when an impulsive promise and family obligations bring two friends back for Christmas several years after they left town. It's a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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S2E1: Community Garden

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 17:41:41 -0000

Take the Mass Pike S2E1: Community Garden

Stacey keeps her mother updated on everything happening at her Cape Cod community garden. Like the progress her plants are making, the animosity between her plot neighbors, and the strange seeds one of them tried to give her. Oh, and the disappearances. Can’t forget those.

Content Warnings for Community Garden include discussion of offscreen death, violence, poison, and disappearance.

Cast: Stacey - Leslie Gideon

Production: Written by Amanda McCormack

Sound effects by Masgame, kwahmah_02, odilonmarcenaro, y89312, viorelvio, sebbas414, prometheus888, Alivvie, mitchellsounds via freesound.org


If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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Hashtag UFO

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:24:46 -0000

Twitter is exploding with claims of UFO sightings all over Berkshire County. But the the dog isn't going to walk himself, is he?


If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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Prescott, Greenwich, Enfield, Dana

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:20:29 -0000

A woman reflects on her failing marriage as she walks along the Windsor Dam of the Quabbin Reservoir. A love lost among the lost towns.

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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At Home with Janie - Episode 5/5

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:19:44 -0000

Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!

Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

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At Home with Janie - Episode 4/5

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:18:52 -0000

Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!

Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

Read it on Patreon!

Get the eBook from your favorite retailer!


At Home with Janie - Episode 3/5

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:18:03 -0000

Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!

Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

Read it on Patreon!

Get the eBook from your favorite retailer!


At Home with Janie - Episode 2/5

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:17:22 -0000

Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!

Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

Read it on Patreon!

Get the eBook from your favorite retailer!


At Home with Janie - Episode 1/5

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:11:38 -0000

Welcome to At Home with Janie, a DIY home renovation podcast with me, Janie!

Janie is renovating her home and wants to bring her listeners along on the adventure. But could there possibly be more haunting this house than ugly carpets and drafty windows?

If you like Take the Mass Pike, you might love my books as well! Check out New Winslow, a series about love, friendship, and facing the consequences in a small cursed town. Start reading Season One for free at the links below!

Read it on Patreon!

Get the eBook from your favorite retailer!