Unlucky Charm
13 episodes
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Creator: Thrown Together Studios
Full cast Romance Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Sam Crowe has always had the worst of luck, but in his ever-optimistic view of the world, heads to Boston to pursue a lifelong dream. Along the way to his dreams, he meets Aaron Bazil, a painter who's been pretty lucky with his career so far, but with it came a cynical view of the world. Together, they change each other for the better and... worse.
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Narrator: None
Genres: Romance, Realistic
Framing device: None
Soundscape: Sound effects & music
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Episodes:
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000
After giving their relationship some thought, Sam and Aaron make an effort to meet one last time before their lives change forever. For better or worse, they'll meet underneath their willow tree.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 12. Brighter with Time (Nikki Paige & Cody Larsen), 13. Lean on Me (Julia Nem)
- Background tracks by Melod.ie - One More Town, Introspective, Hold it Down, Flashback
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Leon Kurt - Chris Casey
- Isiah Flyte - Oleksandr Lebid
- Donald Crowe - Kyle Gould
- Rachel Howland - Stefanie Howerton
- Sandra Crowe - Stefanie Howerton
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000
Leon's booked a special meeting between Aaron and Misty. One that will shape the future of his life together - but after recent events, the showcase star isn't feeling himself... or much of anything.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 11. Enjoy the View (Jason Bell & Michael Zekas)
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Taxi Driver - Brendilyn Concord
- Preacher Hardwood - Andy Vineberg
- Taxi Driver - Brendilyn Concord
- Leon xx - Chris Casey
- Clyde - Jim Douglas
- Elliott Stonebridge - Johan Danno/Coppers
- Hotel Clerk - Kaitlyn Kliman
- Angela Hall - Megan Scharlau
- Misty Rhodes - Dori Gonzalez
- Lacey Lockhart - Robin Gould
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:55:00 +0000
Partay! After a wonderful showcase, Aaron is living it up in the big apple. Filled up with booze and sweets, he's still missing his special someone back at home. "Luckily," something happens at home that forces him to make it back by daybreak.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 10. Through The Lies (Joe Quaill) & 11. Enjoy the View (Jason Bell & Michael Zekas)
- Background tracks by Melod.ie - Winter Embers, Set it on Fire, Havana Funk, Nothing Works
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Dr. Valentine - Danielle Sandler
- Clyde Weatherhall - Jim Douglas
- Elliott Stonebridge - Johan Danno/Coppers
- Nurse Susan - Kirsty Woolven
- Lacey Lockhart - Robin Gould
Fri, 31 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000
After rushing back home from their vacation, Sam's forced to discuss this devastating matter with the authorities; whom question him as though he's the arsonist! Aaron - wanting to be with his partner is, whisked away to spend some time in New York as part of a huge showcase - but he's promised to get a souvenir.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 9. Only Thing Missing (Nikki Paige)
- Background tracks by Melod.ie - Supersonic Boom, Undercover Brother, Air in E Major, Desert Pond, A Perfect Evening
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Mark Bazil - Cornelius Mohr
- Alania - Augie Peterson
- Leon xx - Chris Casey
- Officer Nathan - Itsoya Abebe
- Donald Crowe - Kyle Gould
- Angela Hall - Megan Scharlau
- Misty Rhodes - Dori Gonzalez
- Sandra Crowe - Stefanie Howerton
Wed, 15 May 2024 01:00:00 +0000
To help him get over some unfortunate news, Sam drags Aaron away and heads off into the mountains for a surprise adventure! Their road trip will be filled with loss, love, and more... ?
- Written & Created by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 7. Bright Side (Brobe), 8. More than the Mountains (Ensemble)
- Background tracks by Melod.ie - Supersonic Boom, Bushland, Canary in the Coalmine
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Shiloh Truman - Juliette Angeli
- Jaden Stanno - Aaron Infusino
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:10:00 +0000
A year. A whirlwind of energy, experiences, and emotions have set in and things have become... normal. Sam and Aaron are enjoying themselves and the relationship they've built through the four seasons. However, sometimes things happen that shakes up that normalcy and really puts things to the test.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 6. The Road Goes On (Nicole Penrod), 7. Willow Tree - Full (Lindsay Zana)
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Mark Bazil - Cornelius Mohr
- Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Elliott Stonebridge - Johan Danno
- Receptionist Molly - Becky Gan
- Caleb Moore - Brian Anderson
- Dr. Valentine - Danielle Sandler
- Host Robert - Kyle Gould
- Singer London - Nicole Penrod
- Hospital Receptionist - Nikki Paige
- Lacey Lockhart - Robin Gould
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:25:00 +0000
Sam and Aaron's relationship is showing sparks - but when a childhood best friend comes to town on tour, what will happen to this budding start when a secret's brought up?
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 4. Know You Better (Jason Bell & Michael Zekas) & 5. F*ck You Amy (Mike Nye)
- Collaboration Song - Home by Johan Danno
- Background tracks by Melod.ie - Sunrise in Africa, Sound Boy, Set our Love on Fire
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Mark Bazil - Cornelius Mohr
- Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Elliott Stonebridge - Johan Danno
- Misty Rhodes - Dori Gonzalez
- Willam Bart - Mike Nye
- Waitress - Sarah Wheatley
- Assistant (George) - Stewart Moyer
- Leon Kurt - Chris Casey
- Cab Driver - Elijah Gabriel
Who Said Anything About Dancing?
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 23:11:00 +0000
Sam and Aaron make it to their date on time to the Beehive and at the request of the owner, they make sure they have their dancing shoes on. Unfortunately, a call cuts it short and has Sam tending to a sick errand.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 3. A Bottled Persona
- Background tracks by Melod.ie - Wicked Comes This Way, The Swagger, Start Again, Summer Festival
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Mark Bazil - Cornelius Mohr
- Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Allen Russeau - Adrian James-Moorse
- Sierra - Nikki Paige
- Lacey Lockhart - Robin Gould
- Waiter - Stewart Moyer
- Leon Kurt - Chris Casey
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:45:00 +0000
While at his studio, Aaron receives an unexpected guest! After a bit of flirting and stories, the two go on an impromptu date to the park; where Sam's favorite plant is seeded.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 3. Willow Tree - Short (Kyle Gould)
- Additional Music - Home (Johan Danno)
- Background tracks by Melod.ie - Lounge (Nooky), Reflect (Nicholas Goulding), Restless Run (Cookie Cartel), No Hesitations (Cookie Cartel)
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Mark Bazil - Cornelius Mohr
- Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Kid #1 - Aliza Raine
- Fan #1 - Augie Peterson
- Fan #2 - Breana Reid
- Elliot Stonebridge - Johan Danno/Coppers
- Host - Kyle Gould
- Mrs. Birchwood - Michelle Kane
- Sandra Crowe - Stefanie Howerton
- Bartender - Miguel Ines
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:55:00 +0000
After moving to Boston, Sam has some unexpected news that throws things off from the start. Lucky for him, his best friend is in town to help ease him into city life and surprise him with tickets to an art show. And who knows - maybe there's time for some romance along the way.
- Created & Story by Elijah Gabriel
- Co-written with Vincent King
- Vocal Direction by Elijah Gabriel & Vincent King
- Musical Direction by Elijah Gabriel, Kyle Gould & Vincent King
- Sound Designed by Miguel Ines & Oleksandr Lebid
- Original Music - 1. Comet (Vocal - Matteo Lenotti) & 2. Opportunity's Knocking (Vocal - Chris Buggy)
- Produced by Thrown Together Studios
Starring: - Sam Crowe – Jason Bell/Patrick
- Aaron Bazil – Michael A. Zekas
Supporting: - Mark Bazil - Cornelius Mohr
- Rian Lockhart - Lindsay Zana
- Margaret Joy - Maria Micklasavage
- Angela Hall - Megan Scharlau
- Allen Russeau - Adrian James-Moorse
- Leon Kurt - Chris Casey
- Duncan Busby - Surrey Hughes
- Receptionist Cindy - Tyler Santora
Special thanks to the Hail and Well Met team!
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:20:00 +0000
Away from the frigid, densely packed traffic lines of Boston - Sam, a baker, and Aaron, a painter, have a date... that could've gone better. Is that all that their budding relationship had to offer one another or will time... tell?
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Aaron Bazil prepares to go out trick-or-treating on his own for the first time. Little does he know that his mother has a few words first.
Happy Halloween!
Enjoy your treat of what’s to come in Unlucky Charm, a musical audio drama series.
Credits:
- Written by Elijah Gabriel and Vincent King
- "Young Aaron" played by Patrick Mealey
- "Mrs Bazil" played by Katie Otten
- "Mark Bazil" played by Andy Vineberg
- "Adult Aaron Bazil" played by Michael A. Zekas
- "Leon" played by Chris Casey (co-host of the podcast One to Grow On)
- Voiceover by Tarran Merlo of "Hail and Well Met
- Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Yesteryears (DECISION)" by Sascha Ende under license: CC BY, and with our eternal gratitude. Check out his other compisitions at https://www.sascha-ende.de!
- This podcast uses these sounds from freesound.org, with our thanks:
- "60 Vhs Casette Out" by PanZen
- "Tv Turn On" by morgantj
- "Ice Cube - Cup Swirl3" by davethetech
- "Chair Squeak" by semccab
- "Cell Phone Vibrate" by SmartWentCody
- "Iphone" by thegoose09
- "Electronic Telephone, Handling In Cradle" by SpliceSound
- "Vhs Startup" by theolm
- "Tape Player Sounds" by AldebaranCW
- "Vhs Cassette Play" by MrAuralization
- "Crouching And Getting Up Dress" by usamah
- "Camera Handling" by Macif
If your parents are still on this Earth, hug them. Thank you for listening! ❤️
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Sam Crowe has always had the worst of luck, but in his ever-optimistic view of the world, heads to Boston to pursue a lifelong dream. However, his parents are about to make him late for his flight!
This Valentine's Day, experience a taste of what's to come in Unlucky Charm, a musical audio drama series.
Credits:
- Written by Elijah Gabriel and Vincent King
- "Sandra Crowe" (the mother) played by Stefanie Howerton
- "Sam Crowe" (the son) played by Jason Bell
- "Donald Crowe" (the father) played by Kyle Gould
- "Announcer" played by Nicole Penrod
- "Home" written and performed by Johan Copper
SFX used under the Creative Commons Attribution License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/):
- drotzruhn: https://freesound.org/people/drotzruhn/sounds/405204/