Season 1 Trailer

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A convict is sentenced to the strange town of Coventry, where mysterious occurrences and political strife make his sentence more dangerous than he ever could have imagined.

 

Better Men Elsewhere is an American thriller with a dash of the supernatural, magical realism, and rural fantasy. Follow Jason Miranda, a prisoner sentenced to the mysterious mountain town of Coventry for 10 years for his crimes. Coventry is not your usual town and it is not your usual prison. While the townsfolk must cope with a convicted criminal in their midst as part of this unconventional arrangement, Jason must also have his wits about him as he traverses this even stranger, upside down and mysterious corner of the world.

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https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

Music: "Sent to Coventry" (Intro Theme) and "Survival" (Outro Theme) by Angelo Espiritu.

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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Minisode | Ep. 1 Prequel - Dead and Rotten

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Finn's mischievous siblings plan their next job to avenge their brother on "the new guy."

 

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Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Music: "Sent to Coventry" and "Survival" by Angelo Espiritu

CAST:

• Taron - Max Kelly
• Patrick - Michael Pantazis
• Morgan - Catie Espiritu

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Ep. 1 (PILOT) - The Straw Man

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0400

Jason struggles to adjust to his new prison.

 

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Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis.

Starring (in order appearance):

• Max Kelly as the Driver and Taron
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia
• Max Vitkus as Finn
• Michael Pantazis as Patrick
• Catie Espiritu as Morgan
• Sebastian Ruiz Hernandez as Yusef

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sounds.

Music: "Sent to Coventry" (Intro Theme) and "Survival" (Outro Theme) by Angelo Espiritu.

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu

 

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Ep. 2 - Toy Soldiers

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Constable Carmichael is on a rampage and Dr. Argo needs to put a stop to it. In order to regain some of his agency, Jason puts himself (and Finn) in danger.

 

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https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Alison Auth as the Dr. Minerva Argo
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Max Vitkus as Finn
• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia
• Steven Landes as Constable Frederick Carmichael

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sounds.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Additional tracks by Pat Mahoney

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort

• R F

• Tammy Lebouton

• Jenny Kempner

• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

Honored Guest

• R F

• Tammy Lebouton

• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

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Ep. 3 - Strangers and Curiosities

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

A missing girl, stolen goats, monstrous creatures, and a murder: havoc runs amok in the town of Coventry. With Constable Carmichael out of commission, someone needs to step up and take charge.

 

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https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written and Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Steven Landes as Yusef and as Mr. Everett
• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia
• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Jackie Meyer as Rachel
• Ann Brennan Harris as Ms. Hormel
• Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes
• Amy Burch as Shauna
• Max Kelly as the Beast
• Viviane Jones as the Mysterious Woman
• Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes
• Michael Pantazis as Patrick

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sounds.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Additional tracks by Pat Mahoney

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

 

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Ep. 4 - Governor Urie Part 1: Inauguration Day

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As Yusef rises to take his place as Governor, new revelations threaten his control over this town and his prisoner...

 

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https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Assistant Director: Michael Pantazis

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia (and Random Citizen)
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Max Vitkus as Finn
• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson
• Amy Burch, Ann Brennan Harris, and Angelo Espiritu as Random Citizens
• Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes
• Steven Landes as Mr. Everett and Yusef
• Max Kelly as Taron
• Catie Espiritu as Morgan
• Michael Pantazis as Patrick

Guest starring Jerry Schultz as Eustace.

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sounds.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Additional tracks by Pat Mahoney

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

 

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Ep. 5 - Governor Urie Part 2: The Old Governors

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Something... or someone moves in the shadows of the Inauguration Day celebrations, Jason is tempted by two diametrically opposed forces.

 

https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Assistant Director: Michael Pantazis

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia
• Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes
• Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt
• Angelo Espiritu as Danny Elm
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Steven Landes as Mr. Everett
• Viviane Jones as Mysterious Woman
• Alison Auth as Dr. Argo

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Bonus Tracks courtesy of Epidemic Sound:

• "Appalachian Backroads" by Hunter Quinn

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

 

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Ep. 6 - Ghost Town

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The townsfolks' patience starts to wear thing. As Constable Miranda settles into his life in Coventry, he finds himself making a promise he can't keep.

 

https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Ann Brennan Harris as Ms. Hormel
• Steven Landes as Mr. Everett
• Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes
• Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson and as Dr. Leonhardt
• Amy Burch as Shauna
• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia
• Max Vitkus as Finn
• Additional voices by Catie Espiritu, Angelo Espiritu, Steven Landes, Philip Long, and Amy Burch

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Bonus Tracks courtesy of Epidemic Sound:

• "My Bucket List" by Arch Tremors ft. Lollo Gardtman

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

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Ep. 7 - The Doctor’s Assistant

Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Death and grief
• Physical and emotional abuse
• Human experimentation
• Animal cruelty
• Euthanasia

 

Dr. Leonhardt and Dr. Argo conduct research on a mysterious lake with perplexing properties. Meanwhile, Cecilia goes missing.

 

https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes
• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson and as Dr. Leonhardt
• Alison Auth as Dr. Argo
• Steven Landes as Frederick Carmichael and Yusef

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

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Ep. 8 - Fading Pictures

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Death and grief
• Nihilism/Existentialism
• Firearms

 

As the town wrestles with the aftermath of the murder, the governor and his team scramble to find answers.

 

https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu, with Michael Pantazis as a Asst. Director.

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt
• Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Steven Landes as Yusef
• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson
• Max Vitkus as Finn
• Naomi Tatsuoka as Margaret
• Josh Smith as Tim
• Max Kelly as Taron
• Michael Pantazis as Patrick
• Catie Espiritu as Morgan
• Viviane Jones as Eunice
• Angelo Espiritu as Danny

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

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Ep. 9 - The Curse of Coventry

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

CONTENT WARNINGS:

• Death/Murder
• Emotional Abuse
• Firearms

Fortunes come true as Jordan and Adam take a road trip to Asphodel.

 

https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

Written by Angelo Espiritu and Michael Pantazis

Directed by Michael Pantazis, with Angelo Espiritu as a Asst. Director.

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Viviane Jones as Eunice
• Angelo Espiritu as Danny
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt
• Phillip Long as Jordan Hughes
• Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

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Minisode | The Sun and the Moon

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

"The Sun and the Moon", a poem by Rob Morozko.

 

https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Catie Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Steven Landes as Yusef
• Viviane Jones as Eunice

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

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Ep. 10 - Where the Night Wind Blows...

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Secrets come to light as Yusef, Jason, and Eunice find themselves on the precipice of another Conflict.

 

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https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Angelo Espiritu

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson
• Steven Landes as Yusef
• Jonathan Price as Jason 
• Viviane Jones as Eunice

 

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

 

The following tracks are courtesy of Epidemic Sound

• My Bucket List - by Arch Tremors feat. Lollo Gardtman
• No Fans of Change - by The Devil’s Sway

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

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Ep. 11 (Season 1 Finale) - When the Moon Rises Not

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Yusef takes desperate measures to prepare for an uncertain future.

 

https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu and Jonathan Price

Directed by Angelo Espiritu, with Michael Pantazis as a Asst. Director.

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Jerry Schultz as Eustace
• Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
• Max Kelly as Taron
• Max Vitkus as Finn
• Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt
• Sara Jane Palmer as Lucia
• Michael Pantazis as Patrick
• Catie Espiritu as Morgan
• Jessy Causey as Marshal Grayson
• Steven Landes as Yusef and Frederick Carmichael
• Alison Auth as Dr. Argo
• Viviane Jones as Eunice

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner

Welcome to Coventry

• Jessica Pantazis

 

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Minisode | A Midsummer Folly

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Adam and Cecilia reflect on the past, present, and their future as they bond over drinks and a bonfire.

 

Written by Angelo Espiritu

Directed by Michael Pantazis

Co-produced by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Michael Pantazis

Starring (in order appearance):

• Amy Daml as Cecilia Hughes
• Garrett McKenna as Adam Pruitt

 

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

Mixing and Master by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

• Evan Frankfort
• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• Jenny Kempner
• matt.mcalis

 

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

 

Honored Guest

• R F
• Tammy Lebouton
• matt.mcallis
• Mauler
• Mesalikepie

 

Curious Tourists

• Evan Frankfort
• Jenny Kempner
• Jessica Pantazis
• Packhowl Media

 

Welcome to Coventry

• Marci Vitkus
• Sarah Rowland
• Linda Haas

 

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