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Closer to Hell


32 episodes


Full cast Crime and Mystery Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Rick McNamara's attempt to install an in-ground pool plunges him deep into a world of secrets, conspiracies, and deceptions. As he seeks out help in his quest for pool ownership, Rick quickly realizes that the townspeople of Caldwell County are not all what they seem to be. From diving board salespeople to federal agents to cult leaders to mafiosos, Rick deals with the best and worst his town has to offer as he pushes forward with his mission.


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Language: English

Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Improvised

Voices: Full cast

Genres: Crime and Mystery

Framing device: Show within a show

Completion status: Finished

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Episodes:

Bonus: Rick's Guided Meditation

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT


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Closer to Hell Trailer

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Check out Closer to Hell now! All 30 episodes currently available as part of the Asylum Podcasts Network!


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Ep. 30: Life of the Party (feat. Andy Bridges)

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:19:11 GMT

Some discrete recordings of Patrick Betts (Andy Bridges).

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from Freesound.org and Epidemic Sound


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Ep. 29: Truth to Power (feat. Sam Carty)

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 05:06:00 GMT

Rick tries to get a confession out of the Mayor (Sam Carty)

Additional voices from Ryan Gaul

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

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Ep. 28: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. 0

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:22:35 GMT

A discretely recorded conversation between Jefferson (Bill Fryer) and his "attorney" (Andy Bridges).  

 

Also, an appearance from Jessica (CassAsssss)

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

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Ep. 27: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. II

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The conclusion of the trial of the century (starring Andy Bridges, Bianca Carrasco, Bill Fryer, George LaBour )

 

Music:  

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 


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Ep. 26: Robber Pattinson (feat. CassAsssss)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:40:11 GMT

Rick visits his wife (CassAsssss).

 

Go to Twitch.tv/CassAsssss for video archives and streaming schedules.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 

 


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Ep. 25: Petunia's Petite Petals Podcast (feat. Haley Bronzino)

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:11:07 GMT

An episode of Caldwell County's own Petunia Petal's (Haley Bronzino) chart-topping floral arrangement podcast.

 

Music:

Wildflowers by Yusuke Tsutsimi

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Ep. 24: Return Address (feat. George LaBour)

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:39:30 GMT

Rick goes to talk to an old client (George LaBour) about their mailing list.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

Coming Back - Instrumental by Lobo Loco

 

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Ep. 23: Treaty of Ver-Shed (feat. Ryan Gaul)

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 03:59:13 GMT

Rick hires exterminator Roger Blast (Ryan Gaul) to help him with a pest problem.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

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Ep. 22: Kidding Around (feat. RuffHaüs)

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:01:11 GMT

Rick helps a couple of rambunctious kids (Talia Fraine and David Getz of RuffHaüs) find their new homes.  

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 

Additional Voices by Matt Hession


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Ep. 21: Deep Stone Rick (feat. Seth Bryan)

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Rick reunites with his son (Seth Bryan)

 

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Ep. 20: Plaster Palace (feat. Andy Bridges)

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:35:27 GMT

Rick meets up with an old friend to get some answers.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from freesound.org

 


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Ep. 19: The Wild Side Pilot (feat. George LaBour & Matt Hession)

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Three Caldwell County Zoo employees started a podcast. Here's the pilot episode.

 

Music:

Curious Jungle by Podington Bear


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Ep. 18: Study Sesh (feat. Bianca Carrasco)

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 04:07:52 GMT

Very physically unwell, Rick infiltrates the library, where he and grad student Rebecca Johns (Bianca Carrasco) learn a lot of stuff.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

"Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Ep. 17: Orientation Group B at Caldwell Community College (feat. Please Clap!)

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:59:35 GMT

It's the first semester back after the Great Flood, and these Caldwell Community College freshmen are ready to learn (feat. Please Clap! Improv)

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 

Follow Closer to Hell on Instagram @closertohellpod

 

Follow Please Clap! Improv on Instagram @pleaseclapimprov

 


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Ep. 16: Pumped (feat Ari Goldberg)

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 04:29:26 GMT

Jason Biggins (Ari Goldberg) installs Rick's pool pump.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 

Raccoon Sounds - Noises from Rib Ticklers


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Ep. 15: The Hitchhikers Lied (feat. RuffHaüs)

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:54:12 GMT

Rick hitchhikes home, thanks to a ride from Ernest and Carlson (David Getz and Talia Fraine of RuffHaüs).

 

For more info on the 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development visit 6sinstitute.com

 

For More info on Liv's Love Pool, visit liveslovepool.com or @livslovepool on Instagram

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 


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Ep. 14: Walking the Flat (feat. Olivia Atwood)

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Rick tries to buy a diving board from saleswoman and inventor Sandra O'Hanney (Olivia Atwood).

 

Visit livslovepool.com for more info on Liv's Love Pool and the Liv's Love Pool Podcast!

 

Visit 6sinstitute.com for more info on The 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development and their programs.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

"Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Ep. 13: Bluffin' (feat. George LaBour)

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 04:45:36 GMT

Rick makes a trip to the bank and chats with bank manager Martin Bonchamp (George LaBour).

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

SFX from Freesound.org

 


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Ep. 12: Crystal Clarity (feat. Maddy Lenahan)

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:27:10 GMT

Rick heads to Pool's Pools for an update on his arrangement and talks to store clerk Crystal Salamanca (Maddy Lenihan).

 

Additional Voices by Cassi Waciega

 

Music:

Smile from Bensound

Infinity by Yakov Golman

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 

In partnership with the 6S Institute for Brain & Body Development (6sinstitute.com).

 


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Ep. 11: Minor League Detour (feat. Matt Hession)

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Rick receives a mysterious invitation to Caldwell MudDogs owner Chip Packard (Matt Hession).

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

Additional Music and SFX from Freesound.org and Incompetech.com

 

6S Institute for Brain & Body Development: https://6sinstitute.com/

 


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Ep. 10: Battle of the Bands (feat. My Dinosaur Life)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 04:00:38 GMT

Match Simpson and the SkullCrushers hash out their issues as a band before their big performance.

 

Featuring the voices of My Dinosaur Life (Stephanie Simon, Talia Fraine, J.J. Moran, MaryKate Rodenbush, Rhett Sosebee)

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

The Drifter (Heavy Rhythm) by Isaiah Chetnik

 

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Ep. 9: The Pool Proposition (feat. Sam Carty)

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:33 GMT

Rick finds himself in the crosshairs of famous pool saleswoman and mafioso Riley Pool (Sam Carty) after his incident at The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by The PK Jazz Collective

 

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Ep. 8: Turf Wars (feat. Rhett Sosebee)

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:00:12 GMT

Rick goes to The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th to get some concrete and runs into employee Match Simpson (Rhett Sosebee).

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

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Ep. 7: The Back Room (feat. Bridget Lennon)

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:00:15 GMT

Rick swings into his local Pep Boys to check out a new type of oil and chat with cashier Rebecca Clumps (Bridget Lennon).

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

Back in Black by AC/DC

 

SFX from Freesound.org

 


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Ep. 6: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. I

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 04:00:24 GMT

In this recording of the trial of the century, the court hears testimony from Kyle "Theater Kid Kyle" Dickerson, Margaret Pep, and Treasury Secretary Margaret Hammerhole.  

 

Starring (in order of appearance): Bridget Lennon, Pete Broderick, Andy Bridges, Bill Fryer, Bianca Carrasco, and George LaBour

 

Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

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Ep. 5: Irrational Treasure: Map of Secrets (feat. Dan Hirshfield)

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:33:51 GMT

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

 

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Ep. 4: The Permit Problem (feat. Bianca Carrasco)

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 04:00:39 GMT

Rick visits Tiffany Schrapsure at the Residential Recreational Landscaping Office to sort out the paperwork involved in putting his in-ground pool in his yard.

 

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective


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Ep. 3: Oh Crappy Day (feat. Bill Fryer)

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:00:29 GMT

Music:

Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective

Footsteps, Muddy, E by InspectorJ

 


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Ep. 2: Industry Insider (feat. Hank Nooney)

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:20 GMT

Music:

Noir Theme by The PK Jazz Collective


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Ep. 1: Damage Assessment (feat. Andy Bridges)

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 03:21:02 GMT

Music:

 Noir Theme by the PK Jazz Collective

 My Life by Dee Yan-Key


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