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How to Win Friends and Disappear People


12 episodes


Full cast Thriller and Psychological Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Starring Leslie Grace and Soni Bringas, this 10-episode supernatural thriller follows Nancy (BRINGAS), a nebbish computer scientist, who becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor. It doesn’t take long for her to uncover a dark secret: the mystery woman, El (GRACE), is actually a centuries-old vampire. As Nancy becomes her familiar (basically her assistant), bringing the vampire into the social media-driven world of millennial New York City, they are both pulled down a rabbit hole of deceit, murder, and mayhem. ~~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui.


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Full cast

Genres: Thriller and Psychological, Occult and Supernatural

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Episodes:

Introducing: SIGHTINGS – A New Weekly Series from QCODE & Reverb Exploring the World’s Most Mysterious and Unexplained Phenomena

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:10:00 -0000

From Roswell, to Amityville, to Loch Ness and beyond — step inside the world’s most mysterious supernatural events. From Reverb and QCODE comes new original series SIGHTINGS. Each week we'll unlock a thrilling story that immerses you in the action, followed by a mind-bending discussion that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s impossible. Episode one dives into the Kelly-Hopkinsville Alien Encounter. Invasions are many families' worst nightmares. But what happens when the invaders are from another world altogether? Step into the shoes of one rural family as their peaceful night devolves into a terrifying encounter. Will they run? Will they hide? Or will they stand their ground and fight? Be among the first to listen to episodes 1 and 2 today: lnk.to/sightings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlboss | Episode 10

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

A shocking death brings both Nancy and El’s worlds to a screeching halt. As they both struggle to find a way forward, the two former best friends find themselves on dangerously divergent paths.  This episode contains Adult Content. ~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Best Vegan Cupcake in New York City | Episode 9

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Mr. Takahashi announces an office-wide search for the “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and comes forward with a damning accusation against Nancy. As the walls close in on her, Nancy works to find a way out without El's help. El grapples with a monster of her own creation.   This episode contains Adult Content and Violence. ~~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Murder is My Love Language | Episode 8

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

El reflects on her past while working to build an honest life for herself in NYC, independent from Nancy. However, life as an ethical vampire is not so easy. Nancy gets jealous of El’s new friendship with socialite Kendall and makes a startling revelation about herself.   This episode contains Adult Content and Violence. ~~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Boogeyman in the Bedazzled Tracksuit | Episode 7

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

When Nancy gets caught red-handed by a would-be victim, El realizes that Nancy isn’t as harmless as she may seem. And after a horrific hunting trip, El gets a major friendship ick. Maybe some distance will do them both some good.  This episode contains Adult Language, Adult Content, and Violence. ~~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ghosting A Vampire | Episode 6

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Nancy grapples with the aftermath of their disastrous road trip, while navigating her newfound best-friendship with El. But, El feels smothered by her. Meanwhile, Nancy, Luis and Paulina team up to uncover the office’s “wolf in sheep’s clothing” and partake in the city’s obsession with Sid’s disappearance. This episode contains Adult Language, Adult Content, and Violence. ~~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bloodlust | Episode 5

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

El and Nancy’s road trip goes sideways when mugged and left stranded. Things get bloody as they track down the assailants. And something dark is awakened in both of them as they grow closer through this traumatic night.  This episode contains Adult Language, Adult Content, and Violence. ~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Old Flames | Episode 4

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Nancy thrives leading the team at Takahashi Technology Group, but Mr. Takahashi notices she’s been distracted lately. And well, he’s not wrong… Nancy helps El track down someone from her past. And, their working relationship slowly turns into a personal one as El opens up and explains why she really came back to New York.  This episode contains Adult Content. ~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(Undead) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun | Episode 3

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

A week into their vampire-familiar routine, El suggests she and Nancy get to know each other on a more personal level. Nancy tries to plan the perfect girl’s night, but it ends in mayhem. And, Sid’s disappearance has cops poking around at Takahashi Technology Group, as fears grow that there may be a wolf in sheep’s clothing around the office. This episode contains Adult Content and Violence. ~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Familiar | Episode 2

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:15:00 -0000

With her life on the line, Nancy brokers a dangerous deal with El. In exchange for her safety, she vows to supply El with her next meal and help her cover it all up. After a quick lesson from Nancy on the perils of 21st century living in a social media obsessed world, El ventures out to feed. Trapped alone in El’s apartment, Nancy’s curiosity – and obsession – only grows as she comes face to face with artifacts from El’s mystifying life.  This episode contains Adult Content. ~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bite Me | Episode 1

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Secretive vampire, meet obsessive neighbor. What could go wrong? Nancy Melendez lives a lonely, overworked existence in fast-paced New York City. She fills the deep emptiness she feels inside with an unhealthy true crime obsession… that is, until El moves in across the hall. Curiosity piqued, Nancy begins to obsess over this mysterious new neighbor, using her skills as a data analyst to track down any information she can. However, Nancy will soon come to regret their fateful meeting in the elevator. This episode contains Adult Language, Adult Content, and Violence. ~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Trailer - How to Win Friends and Disappear People

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:03:00 -0000

Starring Leslie Grace and Soni Bringas, this 10-episode supernatural thriller follows Nancy (BRINGAS), a nebbish computer scientist, who becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor. It doesn’t take long for her to uncover a dark secret: the mystery woman, El (GRACE), is actually a centuries-old vampire. As Nancy becomes her familiar (basically her assistant), bringing the vampire into the social media-driven world of millennial New York City, they are both pulled down a rabbit hole of deceit, murder, and mayhem. ~~~ From QCODE, the makers of fantastic audio fiction like Narcissa with Diana Agron and Soft Voice with Naomi Scott. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~~ Produced by QCODE with Executive Producers Leslie Grace and Sophia Lopez. Written and directed by Sophia Lopez. Starring Leslie Grace, Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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