Madmen Cross The Water
8 episodes
Web <link> from RSS feed:
https://www.sonsoftownhall.com/madmencrossthewater
Database link:
https://www.sonsoftownhall.com/madmencrossthewater
RSS Feed:
https://feeds.captivate.fm/madmen-cross-the-water/
Creator: Sons of Town Hall
Full cast Comedy Serial Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Madmen Cross The Water is a comedy fiction podcast following the exploits of Sons of Town Hall, an early 1900s folk duo with a mythical origin story. Hosted by superfan Elias B. Worthington, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the globetrotting pair’s misadventures, underpinned by witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score. Madmen Cross The Water is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Serial
Writing: Scripted
Voices: Full cast
Narrator: Third Person
Genres: Comedy, Historical
Framing device: None
Soundscape: Sound effects & music
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Episodes:
Episode 7 - Double Stomp and Double Servings
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400
It turns out Josiah has a soft spot for cured meat and wine, forcing George to stage an intervention. Featuring the song: “Not Cerveza”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Maria - Lourdes Kerr
Spanish Local #1 - Charlie Roth
Spanish Local #2 - Maite Redondo Cladera
Spanish Local #3 - Tiago Arrais
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Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
Episode 6 - Pilgrims In Pamplona
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0400
Our host Elias goes on location to Spain to relive George and Josiah’s failed attempt leading religious pilgrims along the Camino Santiago.
Featuring the song “The Lion's Paw”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Spanish Pilgrim #1 - Al Hazan
Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.
Also features the song 'Louise' from The Adventures of The Sons of Town Hall album.
To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON
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Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
Episode 5 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 2 (the conclusion)
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400
George and Josiah meet their match in Mario the mustachioed Master of Ceremonies, and their love for Ella comes crashing down.
Featuring the song “New Orleans”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch
Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.
To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON
Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram
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Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise
Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
Episode 4 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 1
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0400
Our heroes join the circus in New Orleans and fall most tragically for the star of the show, Ella the astonishing acrobat.
Featuring the song “New Orleans”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch
Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.
To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON
Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram
Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook
Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise
Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
Episode 3 - Like A Banjo In A Haystack
Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0400
George and Josiah make a most surprising discovery in an Oklahoma hayloft.
Featuring the song “In My Arms Once More”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
The singing voice of Karl - Jeffrey Martin
Fiddle on 'In My Arms Once More' by Sara Watkins
Additional banjo by Tim Dowling, courtesy of Police Dog Hogan
Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music.
To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON
Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram
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Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise
Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400
Sons of Town Hall show us what not to do at sea
Featuring the song “Whalebone”
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To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON
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Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
Episode 1 - How To Build A Boat
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:45:00 -0400
We meet our handsome heroes. Then they meet each other and hatch a most audacious plan.
Featuring the songs “Wild Winds” and "How To Build A Boat"
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To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON
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Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:45:00 -0400
Our host, Elias B. Worthington, appeals to the gods to bless this project and his microphone
Featuring the song “Gods”.
Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music
To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON
Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram
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Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise
Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream