The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society
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Steampunk Audio Drama
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Welcome to the seaside city of Massalia, nestled in the south of France. It’s the dawn of the 20th century, but things aren’t looking bright. A group calling themselves The Six engineered a sinister cultural revolution and united Europe under one banner, all beholden to the Emperor. Saffron and Zinnia are a married lesbian couple doing their best to defend the people and fight evil wherever they find it, battling with swords, words, or whatever they can use. Opposed by villains like Lord Buxton Blue, Piker Pendulum, and The Red Rapscallion, the Ladies help where they can and seek to bring down this corrupt regime. The flame of hope is still burning bright in the Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society.
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Episodes:
LIVE: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0800
It’s the exciting conclusion to the Thrillogy LIVE! In Part 3: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble, we find out who has been causing all this chaos in Massalia. But how can Zinnia win when she has to fight... herself? This episode was recorded in front of an audience at the Neighborhood Comedy Theater in Mesa, AZ.
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800
It’s the Thrillogy performed LIVE! In Part 2: The Three Sisters, our Ladies discover a group of shady individuals want to get people investing in crime. Will Saffron’s way with words be enough to save the day? It’s one of our favorite adventures performed in a whole new ways. This episode was recorded in front of an audience at the Neighborhood Comedy Theater in Mesa, AZ.
LIVE: Sword Swinging and Elocution
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800
It’s the Thrillogy performed LIVE! In Part 1: Sword Swinging and Elocution, the Ladies find out that another group of crime-fighting women have moved into town, but they seem more inclined to do crime than fight it. It’s one of our favorite classic tales told in a whole new way. This episode was recorded in front of an audience at the Neighborhood Comedy Theater in Mesa, AZ.
Thu, 11 May 2023 03:00:00 -0700
“Belle of the Ball - Live!” For the first time ever, the cast of The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society are in the same room together to record a live episode! Viviana is attending her first masquerade ball. But when she meets the Ladies for the first time, she begins to suspect there’s something strange going on.
Recorded live at the Neighborhood Comedy Theater in Mesa, AZ.
Thu, 04 May 2023 03:00:00 -0700
In this behind the scenes episode of Swashbuckling Ladies, our show creator gives us a peek behind the curtain to discuss the complexities of making an audio drama show and upcoming changes to the episodes.
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800
Today’s adventure: “Words, Actions and Intent” was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that irresistible force Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is that unmovable object known as Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shelly Trujillo as Bella, Valerie Meiss as Jolan, Kathleen Anne as Reka and Krissy Lenz as Lady Voss. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800
Season 4, Episode 5: “At The Level Of Your Eyes” was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that siren of the stage Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is that warbling songbird known as Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, and Mandy Kaplan as Diable. The original song, My One And Only featured lyrics by Kyle Olson and orchestrations by Hedley Knights, who also made our theme song. Our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800
Season 4, Episode 4: “My Life Is Like Broken Glass” was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that host with the most Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is that life of the party known as Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shelly Trujillo as Bella, Krissy Lenz as Lady Voss and Christopher Soucy & Justin Kent as George & Marshall. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800
Season 4, Episode 3: “Could Have Missed The Pain” was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that heart stopping hoofer Ryan FitzPatrick. Our toe tapping talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shelly Trujillo as Bella, Dolores Mendoza as Adassa, Justin Kent as Thomas and Krissy Lenz as Lady Voss. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Straddle The Line In Discord And Rhyme
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800
Season Four, Episode Two: “Straddle The Line In Discord And Rhyme” was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that daydream believer Ryan FitzPatrick. Enjoying a pleasant valley Sunday is our talent wrangler Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shelly Trujillo as Bella, Puneet Bajwa as Carmin Crimson and Krissy Lenz as Lady Voss. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Don't Know If I'm Ever Coming Home
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800
Season Four, Episode One: “Don’t Know If I’m Ever Coming Home” was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that daydream believer Ryan FitzPatrick. Enjoying a pleasant valley Sunday is our talent wrangler Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shelly Trujillo as Bella, and Krissy Lenz as Lady Voss. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is an Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0700
The Swashbuckling Ladies are back for season 4. They wanted to head out on a trip, but something keeps holding them back. What will be the breaking point? Our Season Four Prelude: “Love Me, And Mend”, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, and Kara Gallo as Goldie. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
The Worth Of The Anchor Part 5: This Does Not Define You
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700
Author’s Notes
For the never-to-be-performed live show (what became the Valentine’s trilogy), I needed someone from outside the circle to be delivering supplies to them, so I could set up that there was a second Zinnia out there. I have a couple of actors who are easy to get ahold of and can turn in quality voice recordings in a timely manner. Krissy is on that very short list. She’s crazy busy with her own team but still manages to squeeze me in.
It’s a little-to-nothing role, so I said just give me something fun. She came back with this Edie McClurg voice out of nowhere that so delighted me that I had to put her in. And that was that. Or so I thought.
When the time came to do the Mini Series, I started thinking about Mrs. Du Mer. How did she come to be in Massalia? When did she meet the Ladies? And what would make her an interesting lead? The concept I came up with and pitched to Krissy was: imagine Harley Quinn at 60 years old.
And Dolores is a rock star. She had just been a jilted Russian, she’s got a major role for us on the horizon, so I was sort of keeping her in reserve until that point. But the more Viviana developed, the more I knew I needed a seasoned pro to hold her own against Krissy. Luckily she was able to squeeze it in before she stepped up to the director’s chair for a theater group.
The recording session was one of the best I’ve ever been involved in. The rehearsal had the hairs on my arms standing up! Afterward, I realized I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to these characters just yet. There’s more of their story yet to be told.
Oh, and the title? Of course, it’s from Moana. Lin-Manuel, the heir apparent to Howard Ashman in the Disney legacy. A heroine who chooses compassion instead of battle? That’s a very Swashbuckling ideal that we connect with.
The Worth Of The Anchor Part 4: I’ll Tend To The Flame
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700
Author’s Notes
And so we learn a bit more about our two heroines. I don’t know if I’m good at these scenes, but in watching the structure of most western narratives, there seems always to be this type of scene. In a quiet moment, people lay out their origin stories to each other. Even in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, they almost go around the room (well, bus) and do it. It seems so inelegant to me, but the genre demanded it! I hope it works.
I originally had Mr. Du Mer as being “my old Mister,” and it almost stayed that way because of a very funny exchange that happened in Part 2. But that darling had to be killed to make for a richer character.
Once Ursula was free, healing, and starting her new life, the last thing she expected was love, and suddenly, she stumbled right into it. I didn’t want to imply that he “fixed” her or that their love is what made her whole. She had remade herself the way she wanted, and he fell in love with that person. Don’t know if that came across, but that was my intention.
The odd boom of sea shanties on the internet in 2020 (which I adored) led me to discover a band called The Longest Johns, who had been doing sailing songs for years before it became trendy. I promptly bought everything they had ever recorded and in doing so, found one of my all-time favorite songs. It’s called Ashes, and the title of this episode comes from it. You should listen to it and then throw your money at them because they are amazing.
The Worth Of The Anchor Part 3: "Look At This Trove"
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700
Author’s Notes
This is a scene I always wanted to do but never found a place in the first three seasons. Saffron and Zinnia like to tell stories, but they are focused on the future, so I don’t think they’d have a giant penny or robot dinosaur that they’d spend a lot of time restoring. But maybe someone else would.
It also gives me a chance to connect back to some earlier stories, reach out to some future stories and challenge myself to come up with some odd bits that would inspire me to tell that particular tale. I’ll leave it up to you to figure out which is which.
I knew Goldie wouldn’t leave the building undefended, and it just made sense to me that she’d enlist Ursula to come up with some ideas. Zinnia would rather fight them face to face, and Saffron would more likely try to capture them so she could talk them down. Goldie, and Ursula, know that some people only learn the hard way.
The title is from one of the greatest lyricists of my lifetime, the late great Howard Ashman, from The Little Mermaid. Kara’s line reading of it was supposed to be a joke just for me, but I was so delighted by it that I used it in the episode without her knowing. Guess she knows now!
The Worth of The Anchor Part 2: Fine Voyage, Fine Ship
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0700
Author’s Notes
And so we meet Preston, and our cast is complete. I’m always interested in the idea of the person we appear as to others, the person we pretend to be, and the person we reveal ourselves to be. And, of course, those who change their demeanor around someone they feel to be above or below them.
You also get to see another side of Ursula here. Yes, she’s that friend’s Mom that you always liked visiting, who’d always have a snack and a drink waiting for you. But she’s also extremely sharp and knows how to play the game better than anyone would suspect.
Krissy Lenz refers to Mrs Du Mer as “my Betty White” which is a pretty apt description. But for those who only know Betty from Golden Girls, or even just as a meme, you need to see her work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show to see another side of her. I like to think that Ursula is all of these personas, depending on the situation.
And the title of this chapter is from the broadcast logs of the Titanic, from early on in her ill-fated voyage. Ursula has spotted their iceberg, but the impact is still on the way.
The Worth of The Anchor Part 1: Journey On
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0700
The Worth Of The Anchor
Part 1: "Journey On"
The Ladies have asked Ursula Du Mer to look after the Society while they’re away. But a quiet week is soon disrupted by an untimely arrival who brings troubles of her own.
Author’s Notes
It’s a slow start, I admit. But remember that this is one story in 5 chapters, not 5 completely new episodes. I want you to snuggle in, get to know the new characters, and get an idea of the setting before I really start raising the heat.
In the first version of this idea, the All-Rounder was going to be watching over the place. Don’t worry. He’ll show up in the future, and you’ll love him. And we were going to be cutting back and forth through the season of the off-screen adventures he was having.
Then I realized it would distract from the main stories of each episode. But the idea kept bouncing around my brain. When the idea of starting a membership came up, I wanted to give you exclusive episodes, but I knew that in the middle of producing a full season, I couldn’t also do another full season with the full cast at the same time! So I needed a smaller story, different characters, and one location. This fit the bill.
Oh, and the title’s from one of my favorite songs from the musical Ragtime. It’s early in the show, about voyages (both physical and emotional) and helps introduce the audience to new characters. I’m hoping to draft in their wake.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0700
Just a quick update to let you know what’s happening with Season 4 and what you expect to listen to next...
Mon, 06 Jun 2022 02:34:35 -0700
That Golden Valley, part two, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that matrimonial minx Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is that open-minded ingenue Brooke Underveith.
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Devon Mahon as Henry Junior, Tony Blosser as Fausto, Tommy Metz as Henry Senior, Pete Wright as the Priest, and Justin Kent as both Dudley and Quimby.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:31:44 -0700
That Golden Valley, part one, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is that bicoastal playboy Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is that star on the rise known as Brooke Underveith.
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Devon Mahon as Henry Junior, Tony Blosser as Fausto, Mandy Kaplan as Imogen and Esme, Krissy Lenz as Aphid, and Justin Kent as Dudley. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:52:13 -0800
Kara and Kyle are here to take a look back at Season 3, and joining them is Saffron herself, Anastasia Plumb. They’ll talk about their favorite episodes, the things they hope to see in future episodes and tease a little of what new adventures await our Ladies.
Wherever You Are And Whatever You Face
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 02:02:28 -0800
Today’s episode, Wherever You Are And Whatever You Face, was written and edited by Kyle Olson. Wait, is this right? This episode was directed by our own Brooke Underveith! It’s a holiday miracle!
Our Producer and Sound Designer is always at the top of the nice list, he’s Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring our amazing cast of merrymakers: Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Vickie Hall as Abby, and Justin Kent as the Viscount. Our theme song is written and performed by that merry gentlemen Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure.
All of us here at Ox & Hare wish you the happiest of holidays. No matter what you celebrate, we hope you’re happy. See you next year!
Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:44:26 -0800
Kara and Kyle are back with more Behind the Scenes info. We’ll talk a little about Season 3 and some favorite moments. Then we’ve got two exciting announcements about future episodes!
Links & Notes
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:46:27 -0800
Our shocking season three finale: Be All My Sins Remembered, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith!
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Tim Shawver as the Emperor, Krissy Lenz as Ursula, Brooke Underveith as Carte Blanche, and Justin Kent as the Guards.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:38:49 -0700
Season Three, Episode Five: Drop The Bouillabaisse, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith!
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Ryan FitzPatrick as the Steward, Christopher Soucy as The Quartermaster, and Justin Kent not only Vicious Swaa but Tim Brule and also Virgil!
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:30:41 -0700
Season Three, Episode Four: The Shrine Of Your Lies, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith.
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Brooke Underveith as Carte Blanche, and Justin Kent as Virgil.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:32:13 -0700
Season Three, Episode Three: Doomed For A Certain Term, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith.
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Mandy Kaplan as Paulina, Devon Mahon as Wendell, and Justin Kent as Ruben.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:37:55 -0700
Season Three, Episode Two: The Almighty Dollar, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith.
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Mandy Fabian as Tex, Mandy Kaplan as the Voice and Justin Kent as Johnny Dollar.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
And now, you too can join The Society!
Making a podcast by yourself is hard work. Making an audio drama podcast is exponentially more difficult. Because now you have to beg an immensely talented cast of voice actors to help you make your show with no compensation beyond your vast wellspring of gratitude. And that leftover bucket of guilt, that’s reserved just for you. That’s the experience of producing The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society, and today we come to you, dear listener, for help.
Our podcast partners at TruStory FM have helped us to create The Society! It's a membership program designed to give our favorite and most dedicated listeners access to more behind the scenes content, early release episodes, expanded shows, and so much more (as we think of it)! Tiers start at just $1 per month and the team is unimaginably excited to start delivering the goods to your own personal, bespoke podcast feed.
In all seriousness, our show is a massive labor of love, but we're all independent creators working hard to put food on the table. We don't enable any tracking material for invasive advertising, and we don't sell your personal information. And so we ask you, honorably, to grace us with a few of your hard-earned doubloons so that we may keep to the work of entertaining you. Thank you for being one of the first members of The Society. We cannot do it without you.
And now, on with the show!
You Can Give Them To The Birds And Bees
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:05:35 -0700
Season Three, Episode One: You Can Give Them To The Birds And Bees, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith.
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Vickie Hall as Annabelle, Brooke Underveith as Carte Blanche, Krissy Lenz as Ursula, and Justin Kent as Virgil.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
##Author’s Notes
And so Season 3 has begun. I knew from the start I wanted this to be one interconnected story. By the third season, I hope I've earned that. The narration is gone, as is filling people in on who everyone is and how they relate to each other. At this point, I either have your attention or I don’t, and an exposition dump won’t help that.
Why Rhodium? Nothing fancy, just a quick Google search told me that it’s the most expensive non-sythentic element. And gold is so played out. The Six are the kind of people who’t want the Most Expensive, Most Rare element just because it’s the most expensive and most rare, screw the logistics.
In the original version of the script, it was actually Equity Electric who confronted the trio on the trucks, and Zinnia who separated herself to fight her solo. But I realized that meant that Carte, this big bad I’d set up wouldn’t show up until much later in the season. So Equity had to give up her slot. But don’t worry, you can’t stop energy, only contain it. She’ll be back, and not where you’d expect her. (See, I resisted saying "her return will be shocking” I should get credit for that!)
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:01:39 -0700
Our Season Three Prelude: Your Feast Is Nearly Over, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith.
Starring Vickie Hall as Annabelle, Devon Mahon as Wendell, Mandy Kaplan as Paulina, Christopher Sousy as Torsten, Brooke Underveith as Carte Blanche and Justin Kent as Virgil.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
And now, you too can join The Society!
Making a podcast by yourself is hard work. Making an audio drama podcast is exponentially more difficult. Because now you have to beg an immensely talented cast of voice actors to help you make your show with no compensation beyond your vast wellspring of gratitude. And that leftover bucket of guilt, that’s reserved just for you. That’s the experience of producing The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society, and today we come to you, dear listener, for help.
Our podcast partners at TruStory FM have helped us to create The Society! It's a membership program designed to give our favorite and most dedicated listeners access to more behind the scenes content, early release episodes, expanded shows, and so much more (as we think of it)! Tiers start at just $1 per month and the team is unimaginably excited to start delivering the goods to your own personal, bespoke podcast feed.
In all seriousness, our show is a massive labor of love, but we're all independent creators working hard to put food on the table. We don't enable any tracking material for invasive advertising, and we don't sell your personal information. And so we ask you, honorably, to grace us with a few of your hard-earned doubloons so that we may keep to the work of entertaining you. Thank you for being one of the first members of The Society. We cannot do it without you.
And now, on with the show!
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:48:13 -0700
Do you hear that sound? That beautiful sound? That is the sound of a new season of the Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society on the way!
In our newest Behind The Scenes Episode, your host Kara Gallo sits down with show creator Kyle Olson to give you a behind-the-scenes preview of season three of your favorite queer audio drama adventure set in steampunk France. What will our trio of talented ladies be facing this season? Fire it up and find out!
And now, you too can join The Society!
Making a podcast by yourself is hard work. Making an audio drama podcast is exponentially more difficult. Because now you have to beg an immensely talented cast of voice actors to help you make your show with no compensation beyond your vast wellspring of gratitude. And that leftover bucket of guilt, that’s reserved just for you. That’s the experience of producing The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society, and today we come to you, dear listener, for help.
Our podcast partners at TruStory FM have helped us to create The Society! It's a membership program designed to give our favorite and most dedicated listeners access to more behind the scenes content, early release episodes, expanded shows, and so much more (as we think of it)! Tiers start at just $1 per month and the team is unimaginably excited to start delivering the goods to your own personal, bespoke podcast feed.
In all seriousness, our show is a massive labor of love, but we're all independent creators working hard to put food on the table. We don't enable any tracking material for invasive advertising, and we don't sell your personal information. And so we ask you, honorably, to grace us with a few of your hard-earned doubloons so that we may keep to the work of entertaining you. Thank you for being one of the first members of The Society. We cannot do it without you.
And now, on with the show!
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 02:15:37 -0700
Saffron's desperate search for answers leads her to a source who's cooking up his own batch of trouble!
Time and Temperature, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith.
Starring Anastasia Plumb as Saffron and Justin Kent as Vicious Swaa.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod.
The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 02:15:35 -0700
Goldie's simple errand turns into a chance to learn about the pleasures and perils of her new town.
By The Beautiful Sea, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Kara Gallo as Goldie and Krissy Lenz as Ursula.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod.
The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:16:28 -0700
A train trip gives the Ladies a chance to reconnect, but the journey might not be as quiet as they'd hoped!
Teatime For Philanderers, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, and Kara Gallo as Goldie.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:00:57 -0700
A mysterious box puts one of the Ladies in jeopardy while the other two confront a new foe!
A Package Arrives, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is the Brooke Unverferth.
Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, and Denise Olson as April.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure.
The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 03:00:22 -0700
In our first Interlude episode, Zinnia goes to visit an old friend. But she soon discovers that even if you’re not in school, your education never really ends.
"In Teaching You Will Learn" was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson. Our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is the Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia and Puneet Bajwa as Carmin Crimson.
Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure.
The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 11 May 2021 06:00:30 -0700
Our shocking season two finale: Many Hands Make Light Work, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Emily Dawn Mahoney as Gertrude, Hector Coris as Vitis, Shelly Trujillo as La Contessa, Krissy Lenz as Cynthia, Puneet Bajwa as Carmin Crimson, Christopher Sousy as the guards and Justin Kent as both Dudley and Virgil. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:44 -0700
Wine and beer and pizza and pasta and larceny and chases and an adventure that the Ladies will likely be regretting in the morning. It's a wild romp like no other in E5: "In Vino Veritas”
Season Two, Episode Five: In Vino Veritas, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Hector Coris as Vitis, and Justin Kent as Biga Poolish. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
A Reckless Dispersal Of Wealth
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:31 -0700
Their romantic vacation cut short, the Ladies are soon gambling with their lives at a crooked casino! But who is La Contessa and what does this all have to do with the Russian mafia? Accents are thick and the lies are piling up in E4: "A Reckless Dispersal of Wealth”
Season Two, Episode Four: A Reckless Dispersal Of Wealth, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shelly Trujillo as La Contessa, Vickie Hall as Lira, and Justin Kent as Piker Pendulum. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Whom Do You Serve, And Whom Do You Trust?
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:55 -0700
A quiet night is interrupted by an attack by an explosive adversary! But could there be a traitor in their midst? The Ladies are in for an uncomfortable night in close quarters with...well, you'll have to listen to find out who it is! Prepare yourselves for a shock in E3: "Who Do You Serve, and Whom Do You Trust?”
Season Two, Episode Three: Whom Do You Serve, And Whom Do You Trust?, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shannon Jelle as Equity Electric, Christopher Sousy as The Gray Grenadier, Emily Dawn Mahoney as Gertrude, Nicholas John and Ryan Malikowski as Jaques and Carl and Justin Kent as Virgil. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 06:05:18 -0700
We pick up with the shocking cliffhanger from E1. Which soon propels them to Paris to an encounter with a brilliant inventor. But what does Julias Caesar have to do with this? Don't miss Episode 2: "Heart Like A Stone.”
Season Two, Episode Two: Heart Like A Stone, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Emily Dawn Mahoney as Gertrude, Devon Mahon as Pete, Amy Carpeneter as Paix and Justin Kent as Dudley. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:00:39 -0700
The hunt for Zinnia reaches its shocking conclusion. New friends are met, new foes are faced but which one is those is Genevieve du Guerre? A final revelation propels the Ladies into this season of adventure! Find out what happens in Season 2, Episode 1: What Goes Around Comes Around”
Season Two, Episode One: What Goes Around, Comes Around, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Our talent wrangler is Brooke Underveith. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Emily Dawn Mahoney as Genevieve Du Guerre, Puneet Bajwa as Carmin Crimson, Christopher Sousy as Rico and a pirate and Justin Kent as not only Major Ocker but also Herr Hague. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Valentine Thrillogy Pt 3: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:24 -0800
Our Valentine's Thrillogy concludes with the mastermind behind this evil plot finally revealed. But they are not alone, and their sidekick looks very familiar... Will love win out? Listen to "Double, Double, Toil and Trouble" to find out.
Part three: Double, Double, Toil and Trouble, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Krissy Lenz as Ursula, Devon Mahon as Hugo and Dolores E. Mendoza as Privity. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Valentine Thrillogy Pt. 2: The Three Sisters
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:37 -0800
Part two: The Three Sisters was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Kyle Olson as Sir Oxford, Emily Dawn Mahoney as the Steward and Michael Thompson as Ian Gladhander. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Valentine Thrillogy Pt. 1: Sword Swinging and Elocution
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:23 -0800
Part one: Sword Swinging and Elocution, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Brian Klein as The Franconian Rake, Anasofia Gallegos as Tara, Christopher Sousy as Butch and Justin Kent as Paulie. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
The Swashbuckling Holiday Swordtacular (2020)
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:00:31 -0800
The Swashbuckling Holiday Swordtacular, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan Fitzpatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Louis Farber as Bart, Kyle Olson as the Steward, and Justin Kent as Capitaine Québécois. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 08 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0800
In the shocking season finale, a mysterious object leads the Ladies into a merry chase, a dangerous game and an encounter with one of The Six!
Episode six, The Six Pointed Star, our shocking season finale! was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Shannon Jelle as Equity Electric, Jacob Stovall as the Soldier and Captain Pollux and Justin Kent as not only The Red Rapscallion but also Virgil Wolcott. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 01 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0800
An archeological trip takes a turn for the deadly when the Ladies have to deal with dangerous traps on one side and murderous soldiers on the other!
Episode four: Bleeding Blue was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is your new best friend Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Jacob Stovall as Walter and Justin Kent as Lord Buxton Blue. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0800
A tale of woe poorly told leads Saffron and Zinnia to an old amusement park and into a deadly trap!
Episode four: Bleeding Blue was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is your new best friend Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Jacob Stovall as Walter and Justin Kent as Lord Buxton Blue. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800
While chasing a new villain, Zinnia encounters an old flame. Is Saffron’s jealousy justified or is this masked hero hiding more than her identity?
Episode three: Old Flames, New Fights, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Shannon Jelle as Equity Electric, and Justin Kent as The Red Rapscallion. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800
Zinnia and Saffron’s visit to a high society party is cut short when the guests start dropping dead!
Episode two: Puffs of Peril, was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson, our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Kara Gallo as Goldie, Hedley Knights as Kent, Vickie Hall as Alexandria and Justin Kent as Vicious Swaa. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production. Old format, new ideas.
Tue, 03 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800
A search for a lost pet leads Zinnia and Saffron across the city to a deserted manor and high into the skies above Massalia!
Episode one: The Hounds of Herr Hague was written, directed and edited by Kyle Olson. Our Producer and Sound Designer is Ryan FitzPatrick. Starring Amy Shaw as Zinnia, Anastasia Plumb as Saffron, Vickie Hall as Jane, Jacob Stovall as Mickey and Justin Kent as Herr Hague. Our theme song is written and performed by Hedley Knights and our interstitial music is ‘Intended Force’ by Kevin Macleod. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @OxAndHare so you won’t miss the next thrilling adventure. The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is a Ox and Hare Media production in association with TruStory FM. Old format, new ideas.
Welcome to The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0700
Welcome to the seaside city of Massalia, nestled in the south of France. It’s the dawn of the 20th century, but things aren’t looking bright. A group calling themselves The Six engineered a sinister cultural revolution and have united all of Europe under one banner, all beholden to the Emperor. Saffron and Zinnia are a married lesbian couple who are doing their best to defend the people and fight evil wherever they find it, battling with swords, words, or whatever they can use. Opposed by villains like Lord Buxton Blue, Piker Pendulum, and The Red Rapscallion, the Ladies help where they can and seek to bring down this corrupt regime. The flame of hope is still burning bright in the Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society.