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Greenman: Sons of Tara


8 episodes


Full cast Adaptation Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Born half-human, half-faery, Liam could never be entirely part of either world, so Tara, the Spirit of the Earth, took him into her care. For thirteen years, he has lived in the safety of her keep in the Otherworld, learning what magic he can, sheltered from the harshness of the surrounding realms.In the human world, his father, Bracken, faces a cult of madmen and their leader, a twisted monster called Loxias. The cult of the Shattered God is bent on destroying magic, going so far as to plot the capture of the four Elemental Worthies.Liam's quest begins the night that Loxias breaks through one of the sacred henges, and uses stolen spells to trap Tara and claim her power for himself. Now he must find his father, rescue his mother, and find a way to free Tara before Loxias captures the rest of the Worthies and becomes a new and dangerous god.This podcast is a full cast theatrical production of the first book of the Greenman Series by N. K. Schlaudecker


Language: English

Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Full cast

Genres: Adaptation, Fantasy

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Episodes:

What You Might've Been

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

While Bracken helps look after an injured Collin, Tierney and Liam greet their new chapter in Fiaglen with a visitor, the Fia champion, Diarmuid. 

Diarmuid's presence raises many questions for Liam, and he receives some unexpected answers about his mother's relationship with Diarmuid, and the champion's feeling for her. 

Under Diarmuid's watch, Liam attends the Trial bouts to see what all the fuss is about, only to learn his is not the only troubled family in the Glen.

Episode Six - What You Might've Been, Written, Produced and Directed by N. K. Schlaudecker
Music Composed and Performed by Eamon Coughlan

Cast:
(In Order of Appearance)
Bracken - N. K. Schlaudecker
Collin Rodach - Ashley Kuppersmith
Mags  Rodach - Molly Laurendine
Robin Rodach - Anna Wheeler
Hugh Rodach - Trista Lackey
Tierney - Stephanie Evers Ard
Diarmuid - Ashley Kuppersmith 
Liam - Shari Prestwood
Grünlich  Greenmane - Ashley Kuppersmith
Conn - Evan Jae Smith
Quinn - Evan Jae Smith
Aengus - Evan Jae Smith
Dierdre - Alice Dennis
Alba - Amber Walker
Brían - Ken "Moose" Harlow
Cathbad - Jonathan Dennis
Fionn - Derrick Taylor


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Episode 05 - In Another's Shadow

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Content Warning: This episode contains a horror sequence that includes psychological predation, frightening voices and peril. While animal fear is also depicted, no animals were harmed during the making of this episode. Burrdock's contributions were recorded while playing tug of war with his favorite toy. 
The yelp is a sound effect sourced through Splice. 

Liam, Tierney, and Grunlich make their way to Fiaglen. Because Liam is half human, he cannot freely enter the gates. He must face a challenge and survive Samhain's night. 

The Hunter pursues his quarry, but the Wild Hunt drives them straight to Liam's hiding place. 

Written, Directed, and Produced by N.K. Schlaudecker

Score composed and performed by Eamon Coughlan

All sound effects sourced and licensed through Splice and the BBC Sound Effects Library

Cast (In Order of Appearance)

Grunlich - Ashley Kuppersmith
Liam -  Shari Prestwood
Tierney - Stephanie Evers-Ard
Dierdre - Alice Dennis
Alba - Amber Walker
Shades - N. K. Schlaudecker 
Hound 1 - Burrdock
The Hunter - Jonathan Dennis
Flynn - Patrick Wood
Declan - JT McClanahan
Bel - Rowen 
Morweir - Jeff Blakeney
Saoirse - Dana Reeves
Lady Sadbh - Dana Reeves


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Episode 04 - The Soul's Road

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0500

Nearly thirteen years have passed. Liam, son of Bracken and Tierney, has an idyllic life in the safety of Tara's Keep. As he tries to wield his budding magic, he finds more questions than answers regarding his unusual circumstances.

Bracken has carved out a life in Tinewald, keeping the promise he made to the Rodachs. But peace is tenuous as the Shattered God's minions creep ever closer.

CW: This episode depicts a traumatic injury, discussions of death/child loss. Listener discretion is advised.

Cast (in order of appearance):

Sprite: Aeron Pierce
Liam: Shari Prestwood
Grunlich: Ashley Kuppersmith
Tara: Alice Dennis
Tierney: Stephanie Evers-Ard
Lady Orla: Christy Barnette
Collin Rodach: Ashley Kuppersmith
Bracken: N. K. Schlaudecker
Windswift: Amber Walker

Music composed and performed by Eamon Coughlan
Sound Effects Sourced and Licensed through Splice.com

Find out more at http://www.tarasgreenman.com

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Episode 03 - They Call Him Lost

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:00:00 -0600

Tara returns to her keep with Liam, to raise him and keep him safe from the dangers of both the human realm and Otherworld. Meanwhile, Bracken finds his feet in Tinewald after finding a visitor in the forest. 

Cast (in order of appearance) 

Tara - Alice Dennis
Grunlich- Ashley Kuppersmith
Bracken - N. K. Schlaudecker
Windswift - Amber Walker
Collin Rodach - Ashley Kuppersmith
Roisin - April Lindsay Chambers
Hugh Rodach - Trista Lackey 

Score composed and performed by Eamon Coughlan

Sound effects sourced through Splice and BBC Sound Library

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Behind the Scenes - The Recording Fort 1

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0600

In this Bonus Content Release, you'll get to join us in the "Recording Fort" with Ashley Kuppersmith for the recording of Old Duir, Captain Iollan Marsh, and Collin Rodach.  Welcome to all the laughter and chaos of a portable recording booth with her, N. K. Schlaudecker (Bracken), Shari Prestwood (Dominic/Liam), and Elizabeth Smith (Sluagh, Siulta, Shades)

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Episode 02 - Dregs of Sorrow

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0500

Winter arrives early in Tara and the Otherworld, while both Tierney and Bracken feel the weight of their choices, and the burden of the Shattered God's curse. 

Music Composed and Performed by Eamon Coughlan

Cast (in order of appearance)

Tara - Alice Dennis
Tierney - Stephanie Evers-Ard
Liam (Baby) - Elizabeth Smith
Windswift - Amber Walker
Bracken - N. K. Schlaudecker
Duir - Ashley Kuppersmith
Reginald - Jeff Blakeney
Iollan - Ashley Kuppersmith
Margery "Mags" Rodach - Molly Laurendine
Hugh Rodach - Trista Lackey
Jack - N. K. Schlaudecker

Sound Effects sourced through Splice

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Episode 01 - The Parting Glass

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500

When Bracken and Tierney, a pair of Fia (shapeshifting faeries) discover their human friend has turned against them in favor of a new deity known only as "the Shattered God", they try to flee to the safety of the Otherworld, to protect themselves and their unborn son.

All does not go as planned, however, and the events of this day will have far-reaching consequences for all of the realms.

Featuring music by Eamon Coughlan

Cast (in order of appearance)
Deborah Snowden - Tierney (singing vocals)

Stephanie Evers Ard - Tierney

N. K. Schlaudecker - Bracken

JT McClanahan - Sloan

Follow our progress at http://www.tarasgreenman.com

Sound Effects sourced through Splice and BBC Sound Effects Library

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Welcome to Tara (Ep. 0.5)

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0500

Welcome to Tara, the breathtaking land crafted by the Worthies-the elements, themselves. Have a seat near the roaring hearthfire of the Moorhen Tavern, and listen to the tale of how it all began. 

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