Today we're spotlighting the first episode of The Land Whale Murders! Warning: this podcast contains depictions of violence, adult situations, historical inaccuracies, slang, outdated ideas, well meaning but flawed people, inappropriate jokes, anachronisms, and overall piffle and humbug, listener discretion is advised. Here's the episode transcript. Here's the episode description: Our story begins with The Four Elementals - Maryanne Blud, Eugene Neddly, Hiram Blud, and Anjus Troop. A group of scientifically minded friends who find themselves drawn into a conspiracy! Will Eugene be able to complete his bird release! Will Anjus get her plants planted? Will Hiram be able to warn his friends? And will Maryanne get her poems published? Find out in this comedy of Gilded proportions! The Land Whale Murders is a Roi Gold Production it was written by Jonathan A. Goldberg with music by Matt Roi Berger. It was directed by James Oliva with sound design and editing by Martin D. Fowler. Jordan Stillman is our production manager. for more information visit: www.landwhalepod.com This episode is produced by Sam Harris! Here's some more about the show: Picture it - New York 1896! Smoke, pollution, horses dying on the streets. Also some other bad stuff. Among the dirt and grime walk The Four Elementals - a group of science-loving friends. But when one of them is murdered a deep conspiracy is revealed. Who's behind it? Big Whale Oil? The notorious Blow Hole Gang? Or something much worse?! And what does newly elected Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt have to do with it? All this and MORE! Come for the comedy! Stay for the birds! Enjoy the plants!  The Land Whale Murders is a fast and funny comedy podcast whose first season will be told over the course of 13 episodes. The show explores the issues of environmentalism, self expression, love, loss, fear, and hope through a zany world and plenty of weird characters.