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Dry Land


35 episodes


Science fiction Audio Drama


Synopsis:

In this sci-fi, comedy, coming-of-age, absurdist, biopunk, musical podcast, Will Hughes (Adam Frost-Venrick, “Mr. Ohio.”) is a former sea-monster, turned back into a human after almost twenty years of stalking the Lake Erie shores. Now, enrolled in college and readjusting to life on land, Will is forced to deal with a wide variety of issues, from shower mold to heart-break. Each episode features an original song, written and performed by Adam Frost-Venrick. Cover art by Laura Lapham


Language: English

Format: Audio Drama

Genres: Science fiction

Framing device: Musical

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Episodes:

30.5. Lake (ii)

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:01:02 GMT

Are you still breathing in? Good. 

With nothing left to lose, Will, Jane, Olivia, Jess and Noah attempt one last gambit. 

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30. Lake (i)

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:00:21 GMT

Breathe in.

As Jess handles a pretty powerful disappointment and Noah deals with the guilt of David's death, Will and Olivia work to prevent a Cat's Assterpiece. And a rebellion is launched. 



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29. Bird

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Dolores catches a bird.


Guest starring William Main as David Waterson






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28. My Monster

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

As the trial draws to a close, Jane reflects on how far she's come while being haunted by an old entity. Meanwhile, Will and Jess take less than legal action to beat Villa Americana.


Starring: 

Michelle Schroeder-Lowery as Jane Ballard

Adam Frost-Venrick as Will Hughes



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27. Superhero

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT

As the trial begins, Villa Americana unveils a new creation.

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26. Panopticon

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Will learns an important lesson about the dangers of academic misconduct. Starring: Adam Frost-Venrick as Will Hughes/Andrew Callen Francesca DiFrancesco as Sidney/Mr. Floofles Ania Fernandez-Doqui as Olivia Cabrera-Shay William Main as David Waterson Ethan McAtee as Noah Trent  and Ariel Russell as Jess Bradford Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

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25. Ramona

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Will, Dr. Ballard and Jess embark on a journey to a small town to track down the long-lost co-founder of Villa Americana.

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24. Better.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT

As Will prepares for his deposition, big changes come to Windler's campus. 


Starring 

Adam Frost-Venrick as Will Hughes

Asher Berkson-Gold as Evan Laurie

Leiana Bertrand as Lila Wickerman

with archived vocals by Michelle Schroeder-Lowery as Dr. Jane Ballard


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23. California

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Accompanied by Noah, David and Trevor, Will sets out for the West Coast to finally meet his father. 


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22. Norah

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Hoping to get away from Windler U and Villa Americana, Will spends a weekend with Norah at Prescott College, but soon he is forced to consider what his future at Windler holds.

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21. Cat

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Ballard, David and Holloway invite Will, Olivia and Norah to meet other participants in the experiment, bringing up some old troubles for Will.

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20. Cast

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT

On Halloween night, an immobile Jess is confronted by a sinister stranger in the field house, forcing her to confront truths of her own past, while Noah and Dr. Ballard face off against RON once and for all. Olivia decides to get some answers from a strange source.


STARRING: 

Ariel Russell as Jess Bradford

Adam Frost-Venrick as Will Hughes, RON and the Space monster

Ethan McAtee as Noah Trent

Michelle Schroeder-Lowery as Dr. Jane Ballard

Gail Frost Venrick as Dr. Samantha Wren

and Ania Fernandez-DoQui as Olivia Cabrera-Shay




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19. Broadcast

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 16:03:26 GMT

For his new radio show, Will interviews Noah about the play he's acting in. But things take a strange turn as the line of questioning becomes increasingly invasive.


Guest Starring Ethan McAtee as Noah Trent.


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18. Parents' Weekend

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Will's attempts to have an important conversation with Dr. Ballard are hampered when a mysterious low-frequency sound causes several visiting parents to turn into ravenous zombies.

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17. Bones

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT

As a holiday celebrating one of the school's founders approaches, Jess goes head to head with Dr. Collins over some upsetting truths about the man's past. 

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16. Legs

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The Windler U biology department invents a machine to accelerate evolution in living creatures, turning a goldfish into a human being. Will attempts to help him adjust to life on the surface. Meanwhile, Dr. Ballard attempts to track down a new monster. 

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Season 2 Trailer

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:35:27 GMT

A parents’s’ weekend gone awry, a marriage, a divorce, a lawsuit, a genetic experiment and a sentient cast. All this and more coming September 4.

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Message From Adam Venrick

Mon, 24 May 2021 21:07:20 GMT

An update on the show’s future.

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15. Shampoo

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Alone and left with a shattering self-truth, Will contemplates returning to his old life as a lake monster. 


Guest Starring:

Michelle Schroeder-Lowery as Dr. Jane Ballard

Ethan McAtee as Noah Trent

Ariel Russell as Jess Bradford

William Main as David Waterson

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14. Phineas Gage

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

After the incident at the lake, Will finally learns who he really is.


Guest Starring Michelle Schroeder-Lowery as Dr. Jane Ballard.



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13. Monster

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT

For Spring Break, Will returns to Davenport and the lake, only to find a slew of haunting and dangerous memories waiting for him there.


This episode contains the use of abrasive sound such as high and low frequency noises and some potentially troubling material. Listener Discretion advised. 


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12. Librarians

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 05:00:00 GMT

When Olivia comes to visit the campus, she and Will inadvertently find themselves thrust into a situation room scenario when Dr. Collins reveals that he's lost something very important. 


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11. Anthropology

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

After a major discovery about his past sends Will into a depressive state, Sidney the library ghost attempts to cheer him up.


Original Song: "Ghostland Lullaby"


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10. Horses

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Will begins dating Justine, a young woman in his Anthropology class. However, their weekend getaway doesn't go as planned when they discover a dark secret about the town they're vacationing in.


Original Song: Backwoods Blues

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09. Acting Class

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

When Noah and Will both take an acting class, Will is forced to learn a hard lesson about his own insecurities when confronted by the vindictive professor. 


Original Song: "Not Laurence Olivier."

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08. Shareholders

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Will arrives in Austin for the Villa Americana shareholders' meeting and quickly meets David and Olivia, two other young people who have gone through the experiment. However, as the night takes a series of twists and turns, Will begins to learn the ugly truth about Villa Americana - and himself. 


Song: "Not the Only One."

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07. Mango

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

In Seattle, as Jess's Mom undergoes cancer treatment, Jess is forced to confront some truths about her own family, while Will is forced to learn some truths about mortality and befriends a chaplain undergoing a crisis of faith. 


Original Song: "Mango Song."




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06. Panic

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT

After a mix-up in the History of Panic final sets the school on the path to inciting war with North Korea, Will learns a thing or two about panic attacks. Meanwhile, Jess receives some devastating news. And Kevin sets up a cult of personality.

Original song: "The Walls."


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Please be advised, this song contains INFRASOUND. 

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05. Thanksgiving

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 05:01:00 GMT

Despite some protestations from Dr. Ballard, Will joins his roommate's family for Thanksgiving. However, their ideal family life may not be as perfect as it seems on the surface. Original song “Better Together.”

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04. Alcohol

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 05:01:00 GMT

Will discovers the joys and pitfalls of alcohol, but soon becomes obsessed with trying to help a poet quit drinking.  Original song “Warm Feeling.” (Note: This episode talks heavily about alcoholism in a comedic sense. However, in real life, alcohol and substance abuse is no laughing matter. If you or someone you know is struggling, included is the website for the National Healthline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.) 

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03. Serial Killer

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

After inadvertently angering a ghost in the Windler U library, Will, Noah and Jess set out to track down a serial killer who strikes every October. Original song “We’re Not Gonna Die Tonight.”

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02. Mold

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:52:00 GMT

Mold is discovered in the shower. Will learns about hierarchy while Noah starts a movement. Original Song: "Mold." 

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01. Skin

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 04:01:00 GMT

Will considers the joys of having skin and the importance of wearing prophylactics.  Original song: "Skin That I Live In."

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00. Official Trailer

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 12:27:30 GMT

We are now two weeks away from the premier of Dry Land. Please have a listen.

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Dry Land Teaser Trailer

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 21:43:55 GMT

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