Best HOBO Radio Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 175: Supergame is a "Unique" Part of RPG History 31:30

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Last Episode, I discussed an unpublished Superhero game that I wish had been released by Wizards of the Coast in the mid-2000s. Today, I’d like to follow that up with a bit of gaming history with a post about a truly unique Super Hero role playing game and how I came to find a copy in the "out of print" bin at a local game store. To hear more, visi…

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DISRUPTION - A Musical Farce - Frogwater 0:48

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Written by Michael Gene Sullivan with Additional Dialogue by Marie CartierMusic and Lyrics by Daniel SavioDirected by Michael Gene SullivanMusic Direction by Daniel SavioAssistant Direction and Choreography by Hugo E. CarbajalDISRUPTION - A Musical Farce features a four-person cast that includes veteran SF Mime Troupe collective members: Michael Ge…

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DISRUPTION - A Musical Farce - Who Really Rules This Town 1:07

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Written by Michael Gene Sullivan with Additional Dialogue by Marie CartierMusic and Lyrics by Daniel SavioDirected by Michael Gene SullivanMusic Direction by Daniel SavioAssistant Direction and Choreography by Hugo E. CarbajalDISRUPTION - A Musical Farce features a four-person cast that includes veteran SF Mime Troupe collective members: Michael Ge…

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Episode 162: Not So Tiny Conversations About Tiny d6 2:20:36

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This episode features two Tiny d6 Role Playing Game system interviews. The first interview is with Alan Bahr of Gallant Knight Games who discusses Beach Patrol, Tiny Supers, and the overall Gallant Knight Games catalog. The second interview is with John D Payne and Gregory Israel of the Micronomicon Kickstarter Project, a collection of spells, arch…

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Episode 174: "Supercrew" is Quick and Easy Superhero Role Playing 24:39

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I’m a huge fan of superhero roleplaying games. It is my favorite genre to play in and I’m constantly on the look out for new games in the genre. I’ve frequently stated that there was a time when I owned every superhero game on the market. That’s no longer true, but I do own a lot and a lot of them are very interesting. Tobias Radesäter’s Supercrew …

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Episode 173: Four Players, a Murder Hobo, and an Inattentive Game Master 25:02

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In this episode, I discuss Robin D Laws article "Four Players and a Murder Hobo" that was published on Pelgrane Press's website in 2016. While I believe that Robin is one of the best writers of game master advice in the history of table top gaming, I think he missed a key factor in this article. Yes, the article is 8 years old, but the dilemma it p…

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Episode 172: Reviewing Flash Gordon and the Warriors of Mongo 33:43

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This episode is a discussion of the long out of print Flash Gordon and the Warriors of Mongo role playing game. It was published by Fantasy Games Unlimited and written by FGU publisher Scott Bizar and Lin Carter and is likely the first licensed role playing game. Though the game was published in 1977, it is very different from D&D and other role pl…

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American Dreams - The War On Thought 1:16

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Written by Michael Gene SullivanMusic & Lyrics by Daniel SavioDirected by Velina BrownMusic Direction by Dred ScottAMERICAN DREAMS features Andre Amarotico* (Oliver, Harold); Michael Gene Sullivan* (Gabriel Pearse, Chancellor Quisling); Lizzie Calogero* (Meliae Higgins, Emma); Mikki Johnson (Paine Pearse).And band members Caroline Chung (Bass); Dan…

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American Dreams - Day One 0:55

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Written by Michael Gene SullivanMusic & Lyrics by Daniel SavioDirected by Velina BrownMusic Direction by Dred ScottAMERICAN DREAMS features Andre Amarotico* (Oliver, Harold); Michael Gene Sullivan* (Gabriel Pearse, Chancellor Quisling); Lizzie Calogero* (Meliae Higgins, Emma); Mikki Johnson (Paine Pearse).And band members Caroline Chung (Bass); Dan…

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Look Me In The Eye 1:13

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FREE Political Musical Theater in Bay Area and Northern California parks! We open our 64th Season with a brand new musical.BREAKDOWN: A New Musical features a five-person cast that includes veteran SF Mime Troupe collective member: Andre Amarotico (Mr. Stereós); who is joined by Jamella Cross (Marcia Stone); Alicia M. P. Nelson (Saidia); Jed Pasari…

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Black On The Right, And Reds All Over 1:18

2+ y ago1:18

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FREE Political Musical Theater in Bay Area and Northern California parks! We open our 64th Season with a brand new musical.BREAKDOWN: A New Musical features a five-person cast that includes veteran SF Mime Troupe collective member: Andre Amarotico (Mr. Stereós); who is joined by Jamella Cross (Marcia Stone); Alicia M. P. Nelson (Saidia); Jed Pasari…

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Episode 171: Wandering Planet to Release Nancy Drew Action Figures 33:16

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Doc Wyatt and Gavin Hignight are the co-owners of Wandering Planet Toys a small action figure company that is releasing some very exciting lines of action figures. Their first foray into the field was a line of The Prisoner action figures and they are following it up with a new Nancy Drew action figure Kickstarter campaign. I chat with them about t…

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Ghost Town! 28:45

3+ y ago28:45

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Will Hildy ever go west? Will she ever see Nellie Marbles again? And what of their dreams of Reno? Find out in the season finale of The Lesbian Hobo Adventure Hour, Episode 5: Ghost Town!By Karin Shook

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Episode 4: Shamrocked! 19:32

4y ago19:32

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Finally freed from that barrel, Hildy finds herself irreversibly betrothed to a lovelorn leprechaun, and farther than ever from her true love Nellie Marbles!By Karin Shook

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 10 - Back To The Way Things Were 29:29

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September 5, 2021 - Episode 10"Back To The Way Things Were"An original musical! Don’t we all wish we could just go back to normal? Back to the way things used to be - before Covid, before the floods and wildfires, before we had Nazis rioting in the streets and in the Capitol, before the news was full of racist cops and sexually abusive men and gree…

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 09 - Housing For All: A Discussion of Housing & Equity 29:34

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August 29, 2021 - Episode 9"Housing for All"In major cities across the country, residents have been forced out of their home at alarming rates, even before the pandemic. How do seemingly progressive cities still struggle to provide housing for all, and what are activists doing to help? Building on our previous episode, Hobos in Space, this discussi…

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 08 - Hobos in Space 30:31

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August 22, 2021 - Episode 8"Hobos in Space"In the near future, the Starship Manifest flees a dying Earth for a better, brighter future among the stars. "Hobos in Space" follows the struggles of the Hapless Outcasts of Bureaucratic Obsolescence as they attempt to rejoin their new society. Can they survive in the underbelly of this luxury space utopi…

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 07 - Collision at the Intersectionality 31:40

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August 15, 2021 - Episode 7"Collision at the Intersectionality"In "Collision at the Intersectionality" BLACK FOX and JAILBREAK collide as Sanka and Cheung Jūn uncover a chilling truth about AAAWAKOAAPOBB, and Angelica and Eido reveal a secret that might destroy Brad Asteroth and the network!Episode 7 was written by Michael Gene Sullivan. Directed b…

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 06 - What Were You Thinking? 30:38

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August 8, 2021 - Episode 6"What Were You Thinking?" & EYEBALL ON HISTORY! "1970"This time on Tales of the Resistance - a change of pace. Life is a series of choices, and finding the right answers to those questions is the challenge we put to three contestants in this episode of America's favorite game show, the game that all of us play every day wh…

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Episode 3: Sidetracked! 14:36

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Will Hildy ever get to Reno? Will she ever see Nellie Marbles again? All aboard!!By Karin Shook

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 05 - JAILBREAK! "Passion... For Justice" Part 2 29:03

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August 1, 2021 - Episode 5JAILBREAK! "Passion... For Justice" Part 2 & "Little Jimmy's Gender"In "Passion... For Justice!" Part 2 Asian-American Antifa activist Cheung Jun and Black drag queen Sanka have been accidentally broken out of jail by a right-wing mob, and now, in the smoke, confusion, and some convenient balaclavas, Sanka has been mistake…

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TEASER for Episode 3: Sidetracked! 1:08

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Teaser for Episode 3: Sidetracked!By Karin Shook

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 04 - Mysterious Mysteries! The Tale of the Black FOX 2 36:18

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July 25, 2021 - Episode 4Mysterious Mysteries! "The Tale of the Black FOX" Part 2 & "Little Jimmy's Concern"In "The Tale of the Black FOX" Part 2 - Black conservative TV commentator Angelica Phenex discovers a familiar intruder in her bosses office... an intruder who promises to reveal a terrible secret about the network! But what is the secret? Wh…

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 03 - We Keep Us Safe: A Discussion of Police Violence 29:30

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July 18, 2021 - Episode 3We Keep Us Safe: A Discussion of Police Violence with the SF Mime TroupeA year after the murder of George Floyd, national sentiments around reforming and defunding the police are swinging back to their levels before BlackLivesMatter protests swept the nation in summer 2020. The majority of Americans still oppose diverting …

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 02 - JAILBREAK! A Passion for Justice! 29:33

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July 11, 2021 - Episode 2JAILBREAK! "Passion... For Justice!" & "Little Jimmy's Election"In "Passion... For Justice!" injustice and romance are in the air when an asian american Antifa activist and a black american activist drag queen are both thrown in a cell for resisting arrest. And when right-wing insurrectionists attack the jail to free their …

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Episode 2: The Road to Reno! 16:32

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When we last left Hildy, she and Nellie were westward bound. Unfortunately, Boxcar Dick and his gang turned them in to the ticket man...By Karin Shook

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Tales of the Resistance Vol. 2: Persistence - 01 - Mysterious Mysteries! "The Tale of the Black FOX" 32:34

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July 4, 2021 - Episode 1Mysterious Mysteries! "The Tale of the Black FOX" & "EYEBALL ON HISTORY!"In "The Tale of the Black FOX" a black woman, Angelica had to work hard to be a commentator at a conservative TV station, and her series of editorials - “I’ll Be Right Black” is doing well. Everything seems to be going fine… if only that tattered woman …

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Episode 1: Hildy Rides the Rails! 20:51

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Hildy shimmies down the drainpipe in search of adventure. She heads straight for the rail yard, where she overhears Boxcar Dick and his gang make a plan to mine for gold in Reno. Boxcar tells her to go home or else, but Hildy's a real hobo now! All aboard!By Karin Shook

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TEASER for Episode 1: Hildy Rides the Rails! 1:04

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An old-timey radio show! Join our heroine Hildy for the adventure of a lifetime! And cliffhanging mayhem from engine to caboose!By Karin Shook

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San Francisco Mime Troupe Theme Song 2:35

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Theme song created by the San Francisco Mime Troupe in the summer of 2020!Music and Lyrics by Daniel Savio and Jeremy Mage.Production by Jeremey Mage.Drums and Percussion by Dred ScottSaxophones, Clarinet,Flute by Dylan JenningsTrumpet, Flugelhorn by Deborah Del MastroGuitars by Liberty EllmanFeatured vocalists: Andre Amarotico, Velina Brown, Keiko…

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Tales Of The Resistance Vol.2 Persistence Trailer 0:40

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New trailer for our upcoming series, Tales of the Resistance Volume 2: Persistence!The series will premiere July 4th 2021 on our website and where you can find podcasts.For more information to go https://www.sfmt.org/By San Francisco Mime Troupe

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A Red Carol 59:31

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A Red Carol is leavened with labor songs, and features a 10 person cast that includes present and veteran SF Mime Troupers!Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensAdapted & Directed by Michael Gene SullivanAdditional lyrics & Arrangement by Daniel SavioMusic Produced by Daniel Savio & Taylor GonzalezMusic Consulting by Bruce BartholSound Desig…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 10: The End Of The Beginning (Part 2) 29:03

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This final episode will bring us through all of the tales so far!Will Jade be able to take down Jamazon.com?Will Susie deliver the key that could cure Covid-19?Will Primo shine a light on the true darkness?Will Greg and Clya discover their true calling in this world?The End of the Beginning is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Br…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 09 : The Beginning Of The End (Part 1) 29:03

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This episode will bring us through all of the tales so far, culminating in one last hour long adventure, in two parts! Will the Resistance become a Revolution? Or will the fascist corporate overlords maintain their control over the workers? Tune in again on October 31st for Part Two: The End of the Beginning!!!The Beginning of the End is written by…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 08: Nibbling the Leaves in the Tree of Amazing 29:03

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The continuing story of “Dimension 2020" - No one could predict that Greg and Clya could either save democracy, or lock the country into an endless cycle of tyranny and oppression, but now they have a hard choice to make...Nibbling the Leaves in the Tree of Amazing is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed Velina Brown. Commercials written by M…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 07 - Fear of the Dark - The Rotten Orchard 29:27

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The continuing story of "Fear of the Dark" - Can Primo come to grips with his haunted past? Will he be able to be more than just a good cop?The Rotten Orchard is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commercials written by Marie Cartier. Music & lyrics by Daniel Savio. Music production by Dred Scott, Woodwinds by Dylan Jenning…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 6 - Novice Nurse: Susie Terse! - Diagnosis Capitalism 29:03

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The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents!The continuing story of "Novice Nurse: Susie Terse!" - Can she continue to fight off the bureaucracy while fending off the corrupt Capitalist Healthcare Conspiracy? Or will she be locked up as a Cop hating Commie forever? Find out this week in, Novice Nurse: Susie Terse!Diagnosis Capitalism is written by Ellen…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 5 - Jade for Hire! - The Case of the Wrinkled Egg 29:03

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The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents!The continuing story of "Jade, For Hire!" - Looking for work during a race and class war ain’t easy, But why was "Derrick" fired in the first place? And what is the secret of... Jamazon.com? Find out this week in... Jade for Hire!The Case of the Wrinkled Egg is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Vel…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 4: Dimension 2020! - It Came from R&D! 29:02

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The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents!"It Came from R&D!" Greg seemed to everyone like a mild mannered software developer. No one could predict that his invention could either save democracy, or lock the country into an endless cycle of tyranny and oppression..It Came from R&D! is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commerc…

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Episode 170: Lou Anders Chats About Sword and Sorcery Fiction 1:08:49

5+ y ago1:08:49

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Lou Anders visits Geekerati Media to discuss Sword and Sorcery Fiction. Anders edited an excellent compilation of new Sword and Sorcery Fiction and is the author of a fun young adult series in the genre called Throne and Bones. In this interview, we touch on a definition of Sword and Sorcery and Anders provides several recommendations for readers w…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 3: Fear of the Dark - The Good Cop 29:02

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The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents!“The Good Cop.” MAGA hat wearing, right-wing immigrant Primo is tormented by his racist fears, and haunted by his hate when he’s as caught in a protest for justice turned riot.Fear of the Dark is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commercials written by Marie Cartier. Music & lyrics by…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 2: Novice Nurse Susie Terse! - The Price of Infection! 29:29

5+ y ago29:29

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The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents!"The Price of Infection!" Can Nurse Susie find a way to deliver vital antiviral medicine while navigating hospital bureaucracy while fending off the corrupt Capitalist Healthcare Conspiracy? Find out this week in... Novice Nurse Susie Terse!Novice Nurse: Susie Terse! is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, direc…

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Tales of the Resistance: Episode 1: Jade, For Hire! - The Mystery of the Missing Worker 29:05

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The San Francisco Mime Troupe Presents!“The Mystery of the Missing Worker.” Looking for work during a race and class war ain’t easy, its hard enough already - why were they fired in the first place from… Jamazon.com! Find out this week in... Jade for Hire!Jade, For Hire! is written by Michael Gene Sullivan, directed by Velina Brown. Commercials wri…

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Promo Trailer - Tales of the Resistance 0:58

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1 minute trailer for the upcoming radio serial by the San Francisco Mime Troupe: Tales of the ResistanceBy San Francisco Mime Troupe

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Chris "Doc" Wyatt is a television executive producer who has worked on a wide variety of animated shows ranging from Avengers Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Spectacular Spider-man to Stretch Armstrong and Super Dinosaur. His latest work is a comic book entitled Alien Bones, a book about alien dinosaurs, pirates, and...THE END!…