COLD READS/HOT TAKES
11 episodes
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Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
Cold Read/Hot Takes is a monthly showcase of audio entertainment created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC) and features audio monologues, dialogues, and group performances from a wide variety of genres and styles.
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is intended for a mature audience and may include strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotional or complex topics. Listener discretion is recommended.
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is programmed and produced by Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran, and J.R. Snyder, with production supervision by Brady Flanagan. Randy the Tow-Truck Driver is written and created by Steve Lloyd and performed by Brady Flanagan.
The VSC is a Discord server supporting and celebrating voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians with networking, skill development, tech talk, and a shared love of audio entertainment. Its members include amateurs and professionals with a broad range of backgrounds and experience. The VSC is the creation of Brady Flanagan.
Join the fun at https://discord.gg/95AArBVEFU
Language: English
Format: Audio RPG
RPG System: Cosmere RPG
Continuity: Longform
Writing: Improvised
Voices: Full cast
Narrator: Second Person
Genres: Fantasy
Soundscape: Voices only
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Episodes:
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Randy the Tow-Truck Driver
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Brandy - Salena Metreger
7-10 Split
Writer - Brady Flanagan
Martin - Chris Bauso
Mom - Emily Morse-Lee
Sound design - Andy Wardlaw
Azure Assassin
Writer - Matthew Curran
Agent Strange - Gareth Murden
Assassin - Brady Flanagan
Sound Design - Matt Rukstar
Learning to Walk Again
Writer -Brady Flanagan
Katie - Melissa Carrington
Gayle - Salena Metreger
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
To The Victor Go The Spoils
Writer - Daniel Huras
Jackall - Anthony Ornato
Koehler - J.R. Snyder
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:01:00 GMT
Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Randy the Tow-Truck Driver
Director - Salena Metreger
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Buck - Grant Peevyhouse
Gluttony
Writer - Steve Lloyd
Jason - Tyler Moody
Natalie - Gregory Dwyer
Sound design - Brady Flanagan
K-Mart Wars: The Sock Rebellion
Writer - Steve Lloyd
Rick - Sean Lopez
Debbie - Allison Cossitt
Sound Design - Matt Mangum
Treasure Seekers
Writer - Pelle Frid
Treasure Seeker 1 - Emily Morse-Lee
Treasure Seeker 2 - Gareth Murden
Sound Design - Daniel Kelley
Disparity
Writer - Matthew Curran
Person - AJ DeLong
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:04:20 GMT
Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Randy the Tow-Truck Driver
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Randy - Brady Flanagan
Dog - Arthur Balus
Female Aunt - Savanna Stafford
Male Uncle - Charles Sears
Female Cousin - EmiSprout
Grandma - Taliee
Grandpa - Arthur Balus
Possum - Samantha Styduhar
Composer - Nels Gross
Tactical Therapy
Writer - Steve Lloyd
Elias - Bach Tran
Mike - Matt Rukstar
Sound design - Mat Mangum
November Rain
Writer - Steve Lloyd
Jack - Brady Flanagan
Emma - Eliza Runolfson
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
Beginnings
Writer - Emily Morse-Lee
Joan - Madison Bishop
Jane - Melissa Carrington
Sound Design - Daniel Kelley
Freshleys Feeds
Writer - Brady Flanagan
Tryll - Gareth Murden
Glug - Bryce Peterson
Sound Design - Matt Rukstar
Last Thoughts
Writer - Steve Lloyd
Tom - John Reeser
Sound Design - Taliee
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:01:20 GMT
Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Randy the Tow-Truck Driver
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Randy - Brady Flanagan
Neighbor - Bach Tran
Composer - Nels Gross
Play With Me
Writer - Steve Lloyd
Alex - Brady Flanagan
Casey - AJ DeLong
Sound design - Brady Flanagan
Aww, Geez
Writer - Brady Flanagan
Sandra - Emily Morse-Lee
Maryanne - Eliza Runolfson
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
A Sip of Treachery
Writer - NJ Unwin
Orc - Brandon Barlow
Elf - Brady Flanagan
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
Bon Appetit
Writer - Matthew Curren
Caleb - Brady Flanagan
Theo - Gregory Dwyer
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:43 GMT
Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Randy the Tow-Truck Driver
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Randy - Brady Flanagan
Brandy - Salena Metreger
Duggan - JR Snyder
Composer - Nels Gross
RECESS… RECESS NEVER CHANGES
Writer - Brady Flanagan
David - Chris Bauso
Jonathan - Eliza Runolfson
Sound design - Brady Flanagan
Masks Helping Masks
Writer - ScribblerJohnny
Ken - Tyler Moody
Barb - Allizon Clark
Sound Design - Matt Rukstar
Wingman
Writer - Matt Rukstar
Will - Dennis Dietrich
Brian - Luke Terminesi
Sound Design - Matt Rukstar
The Cost Just To Be
Writer - Daniel Huras
Jenny - Pheowni
Unknown - JR Snyder
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:45 GMT
Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
About the Show
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Randy the Tow-Truck Driver
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Performed by - Brady Flanagan
Composer - Nels Gross
Enjoy Your Slay
Writer - Brady Flanagan
Brooke - Allison Cossitt
Mistress Evelynn - Flloyd Kennedy
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
Can't Catch Up
Writer - Steve Lloyd
James - Brady Flanagan
Maya - Catherine Pip
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
A Matter of Blood
Writer - Daniel Huras
Clauditch - AJ Fidalgo
Duke Jackler - Gregory Dwyer
Sound Design - Matt Rukstar
Snake on a Plane
Writer - Brady Flanagan
James - Matt Rukstar
Alisha - Allizon Clark
Sound Design - Andy Wardlaw
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:00:43 GMT
Cold Reads/Hot Takes
A VSC Production
About the Show
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Randy the Tow-Truck Driver
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Performed by - Brady Flanagan
Composer - Nels Gross
Super Frenemies
Writer - Allison Cossitt
Dr. Nightshade – Eliza Runolfson
Captain Quantum – J.R. Snyder
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
A Brotherhood Broken
Writer - Matt Rukstar
Blaine – Arthur Balus
Os – Gareth Murden
Sound Design - Matt Rukstar
The Fence
Writer - Gregory Dwyer
June – Catherine Pip
Sylvia – Eliza Runolfson
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
UK–US Breakup
Writer - Kier Zhou
The UK – Allison Cossitt
The US – Brady Flanagan
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:00:30 GMT
Hey y'all, it's me... Randy. Tow truck operator, part-time squirrel whisper , and now... apparently, your host for the most unpredictable audio show this side of the septic tank explosion. Welcome to Cold Reads/Hot Takes, brought to you by the good folks at the Voice Support Community. Each story's made by a different team... folks from all over... and I'm just here to grease the wheel, crack a joke, and keep things movin like a lawnmower running over a possum... So if you're into original stories, good people, and the occasional completely unnecessary metaphor... grab some sweet tea, kick your feet up, and come ride with us. This is Cold Reads/Hot Takes... Where the takes are hotter than my Aunt's gas station chili, and the reads?... Well, they might just change your whole dang day...
Morticia Mae's Hot Ghouls / Cold Bodies
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:34 GMT
Morticia Mae's Hot Ghouls / Cold Bodies
A VSC Production
Cold Reads/Hot Takes is a monthly audio showcase created, performed, and produced by members of the Voice Support Community (VSC). Featuring monologues, dialogues, and ensemble performances across a wide range of genres and styles, this collection spotlights the creative talents of voice actors, writers, and sound designers from all backgrounds.
This series is intended for mature audiences and may contain strong language, frightening or disturbing imagery, and emotionally complex topics. Listener discretion is advised.
Production Team
Programmed & Produced - Steve Lloyd, Salena Metreger, Bach Tran and J.R. Snyder
Production Supervision - Brady Flanagan
Original Theme & Music - Nels Gross
Artist - Hannah Christine
Stories
Morticia Mae
Written & Created by - Steve Lloyd
Morticia Mae - Allison Cossitt
Museum of the Macabre
Writer - Brady Flanagan
Read by Anthony Lovato
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
Harrowing
Writer - Scribbler Johnny
Read by Emily Morse-Lee
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
Voorhees
Writer - Kier Zhou
Read by Tyler Moody
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
The Debt
Writer - Brady Flanagan
Read by Loretta Chang
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
Welcome to Neo Boston
Writer - Brady Flanagan
Read by Amy Rauch
Sound Design - Matt Rukstar
About the VSC
The Voice Support Community (VSC) is a Discord-based network dedicated to voice actors, sound designers, writers, and musicians. Founded by Brady Flanagan, the VSC fosters creativity, collaboration, and skill development across all experience levels, from amateur to professional.
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:41 GMT
A Story Carried in Silence follows the intimate, emotional journey of a mortician who prepares the dead with care, dignity, and quiet reverence. Through whispered conversations with the departed and encounters with the grieving, the mortician reveals the hidden weight of memory, loss, and the stories we leave behind. What begins as routine preparation becomes a haunting meditation on love, regret, and remembrance when a forgotten poet’s notebooks surface, connecting the living and the dead in unexpected ways.
This story blends elements of psychological drama, gothic atmosphere, and quiet horror, offering listeners an immersive exploration of grief, dignity, and the echoes we leave behind. Perfect for fans of dark audio dramas, emotional storytelling, supernatural mysteries, and hauntingly beautiful narratives.
Credits
Director – Steve Lloyd
Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd
Script Writer – Steve Lloyd
Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd
Editor - Brady Flanagan
Sound Design - Brady Flanagan
Starring Brady Flanagan as the Narrator
Artwork -Hannah Rivera
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:03:31 GMT
Get ready for this year's spooky-time festival! Announcing "Carnevil Tales 2025", a bone-chilling event happening now in the Voice Support Community. This is a community event, so we'd love for you, yes YOU to join in on the fun. Come join our Discord and get to writing, acting and producing some fun spooky tales with us!