Episodes
This is a magical tale of what happens when parallel fairy tale universes collide into one Realm. Expect the unexpected as familiar stories and characters converge, sometimes for better and sometimes for worse. Join us on this journey into the multiverse of beloved bedtime classics.  We open on an epic battle between forces of light and dark magic. Leading the charge is none other than Jack, hero of Jack and the Beanstalk, alongside other reimagined fairy tale icons like the werewolf Little...
Published 02/29/24
12 STEPS OF CHRISTMAS — a filthy Christmas comedy. When a rebellious kid is denied his dream Christmas present by his mom, he goes to his estranged alcoholic father (who lies about being sober) with an idea: adapt the 12-step program to teach me how to not be you. Act 3 - Jake runs to the embodiment of Christmas perfection: Grandma. Ashley confronts Carl about spending time with their now-missing son as they combine to search for him. Climactic confrontations will see: Jake deciding between...
Published 12/24/23
12 STEPS OF CHRISTMAS — a filthy Christmas comedy. When a rebellious kid is denied his dream Christmas present by his mom, he goes to his estranged alcoholic father (who lies about being sober) with an idea: adapt the 12-step program to teach me how to not be you. Act 2 - Continuing... Jake’s “rehab” with an amended 12-step list, Carl drags his son to a Mexican A.A. meeting. Unexpected revelations lead to a reckoning and new goals for each: Carl drink-y no mas and Jake giving his mom Ashley...
Published 12/19/23
12 STEPS OF CHRISTMAS — a filthy Christmas comedy. When a rebellious kid is denied his dream Christmas present by his mom, he goes to his estranged alcoholic father (who lies about being sober) with an idea: adapt the 12-step program to teach me how to not be you. Act 1 - When 13-year-old Jake’s fed-up mother tells him he won’t get the cell phone he absolutely NEEDS this Christmas, he goes to the only other person who ever pissed her off as much as he seems to: his estranged alcoholic...
Published 12/12/23
Buckle the hell up for this ho-ho-hopeless father-son Christmas trainwreck podcast comedy. When raging brat Jake can't score the new Phone he wants, he turns to his deadbeat boozehound dad Carl for help. Claiming AA miracle cures (yeah effing right), Carl promises a 12-step program to make Jake less of an a-hole. Dysfunction delivered like a mutha over the 12 Days of Sh*tstmas, ya hear me?! We talkin' cousins brawlin' over Baby Jeezy's crib, kidnapped kids, investment scams promising "free...
Published 12/01/23
ACT 3: In the grueling final act, Mika and David team up with Mrs. White to take down Johannes and escape the nightmare of Oakcreek Village. The result is a bloody showdown that can't be missed. Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez, Alan Rosenberg, Karen Austin, Darin Toonder, Nikhil Prakash, David Air, Sydney Schafer, Wendy Shapero. Narrated by Jack Daniel. Legendary master of horror, Tom Holland (Child’s Play, Fright Night, Thinner), guest...
Published 11/30/23
ACT 2 / PART 2: After surviving a gruesome attack by a monstrous leech creature, Ava goes into shock as Brandon remains missing. David's failed gamble on BroCoin turns both his life and Mika's upside down. Things go further downhill when Mrs. White reveals the revolting truth about Johannes and his origins. With two babies on the way, will Mika and David manage to avoid becoming Johannes' next victims? Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez,...
Published 11/21/23
ACT 2 / PART 1: Despite their deteriorating relationship with Johannes, Mika and David share some good news with friends. However, things take a dark turn when Johannes shows up and causes a scene. Later on, his true monstrous form is revealed. Who will survive the night? Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez, Alan Rosenberg, Karen Austin, Darin Toonder, Nikhil Prakash, David Air, Sydney Schafer, Wendy Shapero. Narrated by Jack Daniel....
Published 11/10/23
ACT 1: Feeling unsafe in San Francisco and hoping to start a family, Mika and David move to the small town of Oakcreek Village. Unfortunately, their sleazy new landlord, Johannes, seems to have ulterior motives. In Act 1, strange and terrifying events plague Mika and David, culminating in a vile dinner party from hell.  Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you in! Featuring the voices of Cynthia Rodriguez, Alan Rosenberg, Karen Austin, Darin Toonder, Nikhil Prakash, David Air, Sydney Schafer,...
Published 10/31/23
We sit down with writers producers, and the cast for a conversation about PV & Franny. ___ At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a band.  PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute...
Published 10/25/23
LANDLORD is a frightening nod to 1980’s body horror and a not-so-subtle metaphor about the dark side of property ownership. Following a traumatic incident, Mika and David move into a charming bungalow home. But it’s not long before they realize that their obsessive new landlord, Johannes, isn't just a greedy opportunist but a bloodthirsty leech feeding on their very lives! Will they escape the gruesome parasite before their lease expires? Listener beware: LANDLORD will suck you...
Published 10/17/23
At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a band.  PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and making music. It follows PV, a...
Published 10/17/23
At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a band.  PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and making music. It follows PV, a...
Published 10/10/23
ACT 3: In the thrilling finale of Table Read's "Love & Darkness,” Eden's relentless pursuit of the Fran Litsz scholarship yields astonishing results as Devorah stumbles upon a heart-wrenching secret about her new employer, Clara.  Meanwhile, in the aftermath of Avrum's and Moshe's unjustified arrest by the Hungarian police, Dov, Isaac, and Wolf begin a quest for vengeance against those who betrayed their family, setting the stage for a dramatic and emotionally charged climax. ____ LOVE...
Published 09/18/23
ACT 2: In our previous episode, the rivalry between Captain Tibor and Dov over Inga's love intensified, culminating in a brutal fight that Dov emerged victorious, leaving the Captain humiliated in front of his men. Meanwhile, Avrum's oldest daughter Devorah has made a new friend, single mother Clara, who's offered Devorah a babysitting job, while Eden, who faced discrimination in the school band due to their Jewish heritage, is being tutored by family friend Fenric in hopes of securing a spot...
Published 09/12/23
ACT 1: We witness Dov Katz's forbidden love for Inga, a non-Jewish girl from their town, much to the dismay of his father, Rabbi Avrum Katz. Meanwhile, Wolf, Dov's brother and a Jewish freedom fighter, returned from Poland with news of the raging war engulfing Europe. Adding to the intrigue, Avrum received a mysterious letter from his estranged father, Moshe, in Budapest, which may hold clues to their unsettling fate revealed in the opening flash forward: becoming prisoners in a Hungarian...
Published 09/05/23
PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and most importantly, making music. Elevator Pitch: At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start...
Published 08/24/23
LOVE & DARKNESS is a multi-generational saga tracking the triumphs and tragedies of a large, powerful Hungarian Jewish family during WWII. Based on an incredible true story, this project will be adapted as an action-packed historical podcast. LOVE & DARKNESS explores themes of discrimination, anti-Semitism and hope that remain relevant in today’s world. With these timely issues in mind, we will be partnering with a to-be-announced philanthropic organization that we will be supporting...
Published 08/24/23
LOVE & DARKNESS is a multi-generational saga tracking the triumphs and tragedies of a large, powerful Hungarian Jewish family during WWII. Based on an incredible true story, this project will be adapted as an action-packed historical podcast. LOVE & DARKNESS explores themes of discrimination, anti-Semitism and hope that remain relevant in today’s world. With these timely issues in mind, we will be partnering with a to-be-announced philanthropic organization that we will be supporting...
Published 08/05/23
PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and most importantly, making music. Elevator Pitch: At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start...
Published 08/05/23
In Episode 4, McDonnell finally connects the dots. His mother was frantic to reach him for a very good reason. And she somehow called the Institute at their Top Secret unlisted phone number, which she had no way of knowing. But guess who did know that number? That guy with the accent.  Meanwhile, Nurse Fields makes a secret purchase for McDonnell’s future exploits. To keep him safe, or to advance her own agenda? McDonnell is starting to realize that there is a LOT more going on behind that...
Published 07/26/23
In Episode 3, as a reward for finding the Russian Missile Base, Monroe has brought Itzhak Bentov out of hiding and into the Monroe Institute. He’s there to get McDonnell back through time to 1944 in France. Bentov’s special tape and expertise have really paid off getting McDonnell to a higher Focus Level. But in a surprise twist, McDonnell isn’t immune to the laws of physics there. When General Addis finds out about Bentov’s visit he brings a quick end to things. Before McDonnell reaches his...
Published 07/18/23
Gateway Act 2 Coming up in Act 2, McDonnell tries some unorthodox means to more fully access The Gateway. Is there really magic in mushrooms? Meanwhile, Nurse Field’s visit to the Institute basement reveals the sad reality of previous failures. Broken eggs from the past, squirreled away from prying eyes in forgotten rooms. We meet the mysterious Dr. Alexander, a man of little charm but many secrets. Nurse Fields spends a little off-the-clock time with McDonnell, giving advice. This right...
Published 07/11/23
Gateway Act 1: In the debut episode, a clandestine Cockpit Voice Recorder divulges secrets that send shockwaves through the corridors of the CIA and Army Intelligence. The tape's enigmatic contents remain exclusive, known only to a privileged few. Tasked with unraveling the cryptic puzzle behind a plane's tragic demise, Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell embarks on a treacherous quest. Amidst a web of intrigue, he encounters the enigmatic Robert Monroe at the Monroe Institute, delving deep...
Published 06/27/23
🌌✨ Mind-blowing news alert! 🌌✨ The CIA's secret program, "Gateway," is soon to be unveiled, and it will leave you awestruck! 😱🔓 🔍📜 Based on real declassified CIA documents, Manifest Media & TABLE READ, a Top-10 Apple Fiction podcast, are set to release an electrifying new podcast, "The Gateway," written by Dave Pirinelli, bringing you the untold story of a mind-bending endeavor to traverse time using only the power of the human mind! 🧠💥 🎧 Brace yourself for an unprecedented journey...
Published 06/18/23