We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew. Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of co-hosts discuss new releases from series such as Lamplighter Theatre, Adventures in Odyssey, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, Heirloom Audio, and Jonathan Park. They will also introduce you to the work of other producers that the team thinks you'll enjoy and address industry topics that are of interest to the fanbase. Become a supporter o ...
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A podcast by PorchLight about the things that affect the rural workforce.
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Selected stories from Porchlight, San Francisco's longest-running storytelling series, hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick. Co-founders Beth Lisick and Arline Klatte invite six people from different backgrounds to tell ten-minute true stories without using notes or memorization.
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Greenhorn Tales is a comedy audio drama about two young guys, Cam and Nick, living in the small community of Bristol. They share an apartment and are desperately trying to be adults, but are not quite succeeding. They are complete greenhorns at adult life.
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Verses In Vox™ is a short-form audio program featuring dramatic readings of classic poetry. It's a vehicle to experience these well-loved works in a new way while at the same time introducing them to a new audience.
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The Porchlight is brought to you by Bethany Hegedus, Creative Director at The Writing Barn in Austin, Texas. (thewritingbarn.com) Join us as we chat with authors, illustrators and other creatives in and outside of the kid-lit field.
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Dan from Lockstep Mortgage and John Chrisbens from Porchlight discuss the industry and their expertise over some brews!
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Cultivating conversations about the intersection of the arts and faith in order to liberate Christian creativity.
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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago
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Friends Paul Hollywood, GBBO Judge, Baker and petrolhead and 6 time British Super Bike Champion Shane 'Shakey' Byrne have come together to create a series sharing stories, hopes and fears with a range of friends from petrol heads to cooks, comedians to singers, and a sprinkling of celeb! No subjects are off limits and the boys will probe all those questions you have always wanted to ask! This whole first season has come about for Paul and Shane to raise awareness, and hopefully some money, f ...
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Litquake is San Francisco's nine-day literary festival for booklovers, complete with cutting-edge panel discussions, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings. Litquake's Lit Cast is our selection of live recordings from the "Epicenter", a monthly series which embraces a theater of ideas between writers and readers.
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Join the Wildflower Alliance for all things under the sun that intersect with the psychiatric and other systems, rights, justice, harm reduction and our lives as we want to live them. Wildflower is a training and peer support organization that centers harm reduction and stands against force and coercion. Join the conversation and be a part of changing the world!
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Spiritual, not religious. Jesus was a rebel. We have weekly discussions on a chapter of the Bible, while enjoying a unique bourbon, craft beer, or hard cider! John 2:1-10! (All original content) Check us out on Instagram and Facebook!
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Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters
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1:11:20(00:00:00) Check-in with Kristie Jardot, Executive Producer at HeartMatters (00:02:10) Audio Drama Updates (00:22:17) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:32:54) Interview (01:02:15) Community Feedback Today's episode has everything: some exciting audio drama updates, feedback from listeners, a monologue, and a great interview! Our guest is …
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Chicago actors star in: ‘Walter, Grace & the Submarine’ streaming now on AppleTV, Amazon Prime and Google Play
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Michael compares and contrasts the great way that seeks first worldly prominence with the little way of the cross that seeks God’s kingdom.By Renew the Arts
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Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2
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1:13:46(00:00:00) Review of Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Season 2 (00:01:09) Audio Drama Updates (00:10:51) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:23:18) Review Segment (00:56:28) Feedback Segment The audio drama updates are pretty event-heavy in this episode, but that's ok! Also in this episode, J.D. responds to feedback from Jane and Michael, he sh…
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Exploited Art: Propaganda, Pornography, Pomp, and Product
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48:26Michael explores the way the true purpose of art is undermined when we make exploited art—art made subject to an agenda.By Renew the Arts
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Anemoni Peer Repsite, Part 1: The Origin Story
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1:12:57August is the month of peer respites for 'What's Blooming with the Wildflower Alliance'. On August 4th, we released our first episode in the series on Afiya Peer Respite. Today, we release part 2 of the peer respite series on Anemoni Peer Respite... EXCEPT that part 2 has itself turned into two parts! We're calling part one of part 2 'Anemoni: The …
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Murder, Mayhem…and Cocktails?? Hilarious Hitch*Cocktails improv show at Annoyance Theatre on the weekend!
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Porchlight Vigil, Episode 2: The Executive Order
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43:02On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Trump administration released an Executive Order called “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”. This order directly threatens unhoused people, people with psychiatric histories and people who use drugs with significantly loosened restrictions on when they can lose their liberty and be sent to facilities whe…
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Porchlight Storytelling: Touched by an Angel (episode #156)
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50:10The Bay Area’s long-running Porchlight storytelling series returned to Litquake once again for this special edition, featuring tales on the theme of Touched by an Angel: Stories of Mentors, Teachers, Guardians, and Influencers. Featuring off the cuff stories by Litquake co-founder Jack Boulware and memoirists Nico Lang, Adam Nimoy, Eugene Rodriguez…
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"Making Great Audio Drama" Camp - Update 2
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29:06J.D. and Austin share a few more updates from the "Making Great Audio Drama" camp from the Audio Drama Institute. The Surround Bible HeartMatters app Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! W…
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"Making Great Audio Drama" Camp - Update 1
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16:09J.D. and Austin share some updates from the first few days of the Audio Drama Institute's "Making Great Audio Drama" camp in the mountains of Colorado. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/audio-theatre-central--2752762/support. What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback!…
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Afiya Peer Respite: 13 Years of Learning
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1:08:47This episode marks the start of a 3-part series on peer respites beginning with Afiya peer respite. Afiya was the 13th peer respite to open in the United States on August 4, 2012. Today's episode is published in honor of Afiya's 13th birthday! In this episode, we'll hear from Caroline, Emanuel, Uno, Cindy, Rob and Tokyo - all who have stayed or wor…
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Generation Women: Plot Twists (episode #155)
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39:20Generation Women returns to Litquake with a powerful night of live, multigenerational storytelling. Founded by author Georgia Clark in 2017, this series amplifies underheard voices and fosters intergenerational connection. In this special festival edition, one woman or non-binary storyteller from each decade—20s through 70s+—shares an original, tru…
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The Signal-Man Review & OTR Is Still Worthwhile
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39:23(00:00:00) The Signal-Man Review & OTR Is Still Worthwhile (00:01:27) Audio Drama Updates (00:08:06) Monologue (So Here’s What I’m Thinking) (00:26:58) Review Segment This is an abbreviated episode of the show, but J.D. still brings some audio drama updates, a monologue segment, and a review. After the updates, he shares some thoughts on the value …
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World Premiere of ‘Billie Jean’ at Chicago Shakes through August 10th is powerful and not to be missed!
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Modern Magic with Michelle Tea (episode #154)
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34:05Recorded at The Lost Church during Litquake 2024, this magical evening features DIY witch and literary icon Michelle Tea in conversation with The Witching Year author Diana Helmuth, guided by writer and artist MK Chavez—plus a special onstage gathering in the second half. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Conn…
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Porchlight Vigil, Episode 1: You Was Who You Was Before You Got Here
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14:20This episode marks the introduction of Wildflower Alliance podcast sub-threads, featuring particular hosts with specific areas of focus. Porchlight Vigil is a sub-thread featuring host, Earl Miller, and focused on policing alternatives and carceral systems overall. In this brief, 13-minute introductory episode, Earl talks about his vision for this …
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A tale as old as time….Beauty & the Beast opens its National Tour at Cadillac Palace July 9-August 2nd
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Hairspray, a fun musical that packs a message punch by Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park July 25th – August 3rd ONLY!
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How to Get Free Healing with Morgan Parker, Sam Sax, and Carvell Wallace (episode #153)
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1:09:48Three acclaimed writers—Morgan Parker, Carvell Wallace, and sam sax—offer bold, deeply personal takes on healing in a world that resists it. From mental health and identity to queerness and survival, their recent works reimagine what self-love can look like today. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with…
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Porchlight at Audiofeed 2025: Mini-Conference on Hospitality
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2:13:22A generous sampling of the “Porchlight Mini-Conference on Hospitality” we held at Audiofeed Music Festival 2025 in Urbana, Illinois.By Renew the Arts
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A unique look at the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney in the new book ‘John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs’
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Atlas Obscura’s Wild Life: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Living Wonders (episode #152)
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1:09:16Recorded live at Litquake Festival 2024, this episode celebrates Wild Life, the latest from the minds behind Atlas Obscura. Editor Cara Giaimo, journalist Marissa Ortega-Welch, and Oakland Zoo’s Amy Gotliffe share stories of Earth’s most awe-inspiring creatures—and why they matter. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquak…
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Whistleblowing & Restraints at Worcester State Hospital
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1:16:34Join us for our very first podcast episode ever with hosts Earl Miller & Sera Davidow and special guests John Trask, Chris Hansen and Rob Wipond. On June 18, 2025, WGBH reporter Alexi Cohan published a story of misuse of restraints at Worcester State Hospital. The story revealed how John Trask singlehandedly unearthed data that suggests the hospita…
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Mayor of the Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco (Episode #151)
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1:05:06Recorded during Litquake Festival 2024, journalist Alison Owings and Del Seymour—founder of Code Tenderloin and former unhoused advocate—share a powerful conversation about recovery, resilience, and community transformation. Featuring a special performance by Skywatchers! Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Conn…
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Our Favorite Summertime/Road Trip Audio Dramas
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50:21(00:00:00) Our Favorite Summertime/Road Trip Audio Dramas (00:01:38) Audio Drama Updates (00:11:51) So Here’s What I’m Thinking Today, J.D. and the ATC team share some of their picks for great audio dramas to listen to in the summertime or just on a road trip in general. We also have a few listener submissions as well. There are lots of great recom…
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Legendary comic writer/actor Bruce Vilanch on all his projects that seemed like a BAD idea at the time in his new book
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Paola Ramos on her book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right (Episode #150)
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1:10:12On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, journalist Paola Ramos joined us to discuss her urgent new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right. In conversation with KALW’s Angie Coiro, Ramos explores the complex forces—identity, race, disillusionment, and political trauma—driving a growing number of Latino voters toward conservative can…
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