Best Single Helix Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 65: Tuesday (The Captive and the Curse 9 of ?!?) 1:25:59

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We rejoin our sonorous sleuths after a stint in Spring. They secured the Sigil of the Salmon Stream, which they suspect will somewhat substitute for the Cycle in the Underzoo’s systems Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey …

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Ep. 64: Aviva (The Captive and the Curse 8 of ?!?) 59:30

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We rejoin our pensive Poirots as they seek a substitute source of sorcerous strength for the Cycle they swiped. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samue…

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Ep. 63: Nothing is Forever (The Captive and the Curse 7 of ?!?) 50:16

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We rejoin our divided detectives as some return to the party and some ditch it to decompress. Hovering over all of it, a ticking clock in the shape of a shoe. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin …

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Ep. 62: Zoo or Die (The Captive and the Curse 6 of ?!?) 1:03:24

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We rejoin our Belting Bloodhounds as the machine built around the Verdant Cycle burns, destroyed by Aubrey’s Anger and a gift from the winter witch, Sprig. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@C…

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Ep. 61: Under Control (The Captive and the Curse 5 of ?!?) 1:08:51

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We rejoin our Crooning Columbos after they calm combative keeper Kurma, and continue their quest to capture the Cycle. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels …

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Ep. 60: That Sinking Feeling (The Captive and the Curse 4 of ?!?) 1:05:23

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Ep. 59: Spring Breakout (The Captive and the Curse 3 of ?!?) 45:08

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We rejoin our sweet sounding sleuths just inside the entrance to the Underzoo as they seek the Cycle and its former bearer, Aviva. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by N…

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Ep. 58: Zoo Tycoons (The Captive and the Curse 2 of ?!?) 56:22

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We rejoin our symphonic Sherlocks suited up for a swanky soiree at the sinister Foxglove Zoo. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Hel…

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Ep. 57: Suiting Up (The Captive and the Curse 1 of ?!?) 1:02:55

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Old allies return as Mara and Aubrey begin preparing to re-enter the Underzoo Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) S…

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Ep. 56: Get Your Mind Right (The Calm Before the Cloudburst 2 of 2) 1:01:57

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We rejoin our acoustic investigators as they take one more deep breath before plunging into the deep end. Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Follow Kitten Marlowe: https://kittenmarlowe.com/ - https://episodes.fm/1812328126 Follow…

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Ep. 55: What Sleepovers are For (The Calm Before the Cloudburst 1 of 2) 1:10:28

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After Returning from the Spring Fen, Mara and Aubrey turn to their preparations for the impending Summer Solstice Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Songs from this episode: Long Day What Sleepovers are For When it all Rears its H…

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Ep. 54: Anything to Get Her Back (The Poppy Problem 5 of 5) 1:25:18

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We rejoin our Performing Poirots as they ready to return to their own world with Brocco in tow. Izzie is special guest Sarah Russell (@Saraha-cha-cha) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Follow Kitten Marlowe: https://kittenmarlowe…

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Ep. 53: Found and Lost (The Poppy Problem 4 of 5) 1:02:09

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We rejoin our Melodious Miss Marples in the Court of the Queen of Spring as they prepare to set off in search of Brocco’s Bastion,accompanied by Bonks, a knight of green Izzie is special guest Sarah Russell (@Saraha-cha-cha) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_…

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Ep. 52: Spring Forward, Fall Back (The Poppy Problem 3 of 5) 54:09

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We rejoin our Fortissimo Flatfoots who’ve found their way to the zoo looking for Poppy. First they must face a furious flying fae. Izzie is special guest Sarah Russell (@Saraha-cha-cha) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Follow Ki…

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Ep. 51: Thrown for a Loop (The Poppy Problem 2 of 5) 1:17:58

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Poppy Brocco is missing! Their new client, Izzy, brought our symphonic sherlocks to Brocco tower, where they found their first clue: An appointment with an enigmatic entity: Nyx. Izzie is special guest Sarah Russell (@Saraha-cha-cha) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (…

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Ep. 50: Thistle Help (The Poppy Problem 1 of 5) 1:00:13

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A new client accidentally approaches the investigators, bringing them a mystery of a missing person Izzie is special guest Sarah Russell (@Saraha-cha-cha) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Songs from this episode: Turn a New Leaf…

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Ep. 49: Aubrey and the Great Grey (Interlude) 42:14

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Aubrey looks for a lost dog in Ruins Park and reflects on her time in the Autumn Lands Camilla shared a playlist that helped inspire Aubrey. You can find the playlist and some of Camilla's thoughts on it in a free post on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/aubrey-inspo-by-134674301 Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin, who also creates all the…

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Ep. 48: The Promise from another Life (Hero's History 5 of 5) 1:37:34

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We rejoin our divided Do Re Mi detectives - with Eric rescued, can Aubrey and Rory find Mara before something awful happens? Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can come chat with u…

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Ep. 47: Song and Dance (Hero's History 4 of 5) 58:18

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We rejoin our performing Poirots as Rory shares his secret quest… ostensibly as they seek Eric, a missing machinist Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can come chat with us and oth…

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Ep. 46: Best Friends Forever (Hero's History 3 of 5) 1:12:22

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We rejoin our crooning Columbos after learning about their new comrade’s confidential cyclical course Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can come chat with us and other viewers on …

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Ep. 45: Routine Inspection (Hero's History 2 of 5) 1:01:32

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We rejoin our sonorous sleuths as they investigate the home of missing Machinist Eric, Associate of the Enigmatic erstwhile affiliate, Rory Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can c…

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Ep. 44: Happy Birthday (Hero's History 1 of 5) 1:15:04

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Investigators Mara and Aubrey meet a new client, Rory, who seems to have investigated them. Rory is special guest Oliver Bay (@Olavarius) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can come chat with us and other viewers on our discor…

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Ep. 43: Mara's Memory (Interlude) 23:53

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Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can come chat with us and other viewers on our discord: https://discord.gg/HXNRZqZxAE The art and visual design of RPG Major is by Camilla Franklin. RPG Major is copyrighted creative work owned by Single Helix LLC. If you want to use it for s…

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Bonus: Three Announcements & a Song 11:25

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Please don't Sign up on Apple's Patreon app... they want to take 30% of what you're trying to give to support artists. Use the website https://www.patreon.com/RPGMajor 1) Season Finale coming this fall - lots of excitement between now and then, but we're starting to record the finale arc now! 2) We're starting to release EPs on Spotify and Bandcamp…

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Ep. 42: The Hunters' Secret (The Search for the Shroud 6 of 6) 49:51

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After Capturing Franklin Drake, Mara, Aubrey, and Greystone seek to swap the captured assassin for the whereabouts of the scrap of the shroud, which is the key to Aubrey's mentor Van's freedom Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastr…

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Ep. 41: RUSH Out (The Search for the Shroud 5 of 6) 1:03:55

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We rejoin our operatic operatives as they attempt to overcome an apparently immortal adversary atop an arcade Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) You can come ch…

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Ep. 40: Life Comes at You Fast (The Search for the Shroud 4 of 6) 42:25

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We rejoin our crooning Columbos as they contrive to capture unkillable criminal, Franklin Drake, after careening into him in a combination arcade casino Content Warning: Suicide mentioned at 29:10 -30:00 & 31:00-32:00 Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Cami…

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Ep. 39: The Bull, The Horns (The Search for the Shroud 3 of 6) 43:19

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We rejoin our Do Re Mi Detectives deep in the desert as they prepare to meet with monster hunters Koma Inu. Content Warnings: Suicide mentioned at 29:25 -30:00 & 31:45-32:15 Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah…

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Ep. 38: Show 'em What They Want to See (The Search for the Shroud 2 of 6) 50:02

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We rejoin our inspired investigators as they prepare to travel to Asteroid City to recover the scrap of Shroud of Turin they stole from Feddy's fancy fundraiser Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Sa…

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Ep. 37: Play The Long Game (The Search for the Shroud 1 of 6) 56:47

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The investigators reach out to an old ally as they begin a search for an artifact they fenced. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) Hex and the City - tickets at …

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Ep. 36: Sirens the Musical (Ladies of Lore Collab) 1:56:40

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Special: A collaboration with India from Ladies of Lore. She dives deep into the history, evolution, and modern representation of the Siren. We goof around and ask questions Host: India - ladiesoflore.buzzsprout.com https://bsky.app/profile/ladiesoflore.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@ladiesoflore https://linktr.ee/Ladiesoflore Guests: Lauren D…

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Ep. 35: Come With Me Now (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:03:29

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We rejoin our Dulcet Detectives who’ve discovered a deep and dangerous darkness and decided to descend. A button was hidden within a bust of president Garfield on the lighthouse on Timbs Island. Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Mus…

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Ep. 34: Just a Jaguar (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:18:55

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We rejoin our Performing PIs as they pause their pursuit of phantoms and prepare to meet with their nemesis, Freddy Van Sweeten on the middle of Park Bridge. Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM…

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Ep. 33: Keepers of the Light (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:11:54

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We rejoin our Harmonic Hawkshaws on haunted haven Timbs Island as they investigate why the island is rife with will-o-wisps Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) If you promi…

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Ep. 32: What's With the Wisps? (Lighthouse Limbo) 55:04

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We rejoin our symphonic sherlocks as the studious Tavo De Querce steers them seaward, wondering why wisps would lump together near a lighthouse Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RP…

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Ep. 31: The Kaos Client (Lighthouse Limbo) 1:05:09

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A student approaches the investigators, bringing them a new mystery - why are there so many Will-O-Wisps on Timbs Island? Tavo is Drew Simchik (@xana.dru and astrodna.bandcamp.com) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Samuels_Noah) GM is Helix (@RPGMajor) We think you'd…

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Ep. 30: Albatross (Battle of the Bands) 1:05:40

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Over the roar of the crowd, the bad boys of Toledo Vader stand poised to give the performance that will change their lives-slash-afterlives… for the better? Or for the worse? Either way, this is the moment. But first, we rejoin our band of brothers in the wings as their rivals from Valley of the Rogue take to the stage. Boo! Hiss! Nicky Vader is pl…

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Ep. 29: Keep Your Love (Battle of the Bands) 1:23:58

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We now rejoin the bad boys of Toledo Vader as they rejoin each other. Will backstage tensions and musical mind games tear them apart before they get their chance to tear it up? Nicky Vader is played by Seattle improviser and musician Melvina Fletcher. Follow them @mulewho Amadeus is Kyle Hennick, who performs regularly throughout the Seattle area. …

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Ep. 28: Unfinished Business (Battle of the Bands) 52:44

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We rejoin the bad boys of Toledo Vader as they scatter into the winds to battle their demons… a fitting warm up before battling the bands later that night! Nicky Vader is played by Seattle improviser and musician Melvina Fletcher. Follow them @mulewho Amadeus is Kyle Hennick, who performs regularly throughout the Seattle area. Follow him @danger_k …

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Ep. 27: Band of Brothers (Battle of the Bands) 50:08

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Interlude! A band of brothers prepare for a life changing event: The Foxglove Invitational Battle of the Bands! Nicky Vader is played by Seattle improviser and musician Melvina Fletcher. Follow them @mulewho Amadeus is Kyle Hennick, who performs regularly throughout the Seattle area. Follow him @danger_k Belt Toledo is Helix. Follow him, and the sh…

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Ep. 26: Hold On! (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:16:47

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Finally we return to the flashforward the whole arc started with. Can our team stop the arsonist, once and for all? Listen to the arc finale to find out! Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla F…

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Ep. 25: The Old College Try (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:07:11

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As they continue their search for the source of the spate of arson, our investigators gather back together after an eventful night at both bar and radio tower. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Cam…

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Ep. 24: Heartthrobs and Part-Blobs (The Arsonist's Agenda) 54:11

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As Aubrey drives towards a date with danger, Mara and Fabio visit the bar where Mara’s boo bartends. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah Samuels (@Sam…

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Ep. 23: Smoke and Mirrors (The Arsonist's Agenda) 58:52

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Fabio, famous flirtation folio frontman, fixated on fires in Foxglove found friends to find the founder of flames. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Franklin (@Camillastrator) Music by Noah…

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Ep. 22: Trial By Wiggle (The Arsonist's Agenda) 55:19

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Forceful Firefighter Fabio brought a conundrum of conflagrations to our crooning columbos. We rejoin them as they investigate the incendiary incidents by calling one of the survivors’ lawyers. Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake…

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Ep. 21: Burnt Out (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:03:55

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The passionate firefighter Fabio brought a new mystery to our symphonic sherlocks - houses around foxglove are burning like matchsticks soaked in kerosine. We rejoin them as Aubrey climbs into the frunk of Mara’s Porche as they take their investigation on the road Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very…

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Ep. 20: Fireman (The Arsonist's Agenda) 1:16:29

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A firefighter arrives on the detectives' doorstep with a new mystery: homes around Foxglove are burning. Could there be a pattern behind the pyromania? Fabio is special guest Phil Guerin (Creator of Improv from Zero on Udemy and The Very Practical Improv Survival Guide on Kindle) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) Aubrey Stump is Camilla Fra…

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Ep. 19: The Whole Banana (The Inspector's Invitation) 1:05:06

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We rejoin our Grooving Gumshoes as they go for the whole banana, rescuing Caitlin and her cash from the Clutches of their nefarious foe, and next door neighbor Freddy Van Sweeten. Will Thorne stay a stoat? Will Mara finally sing for Freddy? Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrak…

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Ep. 18: Stoatal Eclipse of the Heart (The Inspector's Invitation) 49:31

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We rejoin Our Acoustic investigators at the party of Freddy Van Sweeten, where they hope to engineer an exit for Cellist Caitlin. Thorne has transformed into a Stoat (aka a snake with claws, aka a fancy weasel) in a secret study belonging to van Sweeten, and has just been discovered. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_…

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Ep. 17: Antics and Acrobats (The Inspector's Invitation) 43:09

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Our Fortissimo Flatfoots want to recover Caitlin and her cash at the party of suspected inspiration vampire Freddy Van Sweeten. The party is divided into four “ticks” of a clock, and we rejoin our party in the middle of the second tick. Inspector Greystone is special guest Jeffrey Kranz (@Jeffrey_The_Red) Mara Vertere is Lauren Drake (@laladrake) A…