Closer to Hell
32 episodes
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Creator: Pete Broderick
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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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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).
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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)
SFX from Freesound.org
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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)
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SFX from Freesound.org
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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
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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).
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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).
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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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SFX from Freesound.org
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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
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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
SFX from freesound.org
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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
SFX from Freesound.org
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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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