Greater Boston

By Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason

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Greater Boston is a bi-monthly full-cast audio drama that blends the real and the unreal, the historical and the fantastical. It all begins with the death of Leon Stamatis, a man for whom the least hint of uncertainty makes life unbearable. But by leaving the world, he has irrevocably changed it. Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.

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Mini-Episode: Fire-Arm Johnson
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST This episode featured: Kristen DeMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Jordan Cobb as Valliance Johnson (she/her) MUSIC “Charlie on the MTA” by Dirk Tiede and Emily Petersen SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at patreon.com/greaterboston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston CONTENT NOTES References to racism and classism Guilt over contributing to racist / capitalist infrastructure A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2023
Presenting: Intra Quest
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This week we are excited to present Intra Quest! Please find a transcript for our introduction here: http://bit.ly/3YLmPtc And for the full episode here: http://bit.ly/3HXYwl1 Listen to more Intra Quest here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023
Presenting: Give Me Away
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This week we are very excited to present Give Me Away, an imaginative and innovative sci-fi thriller from our friends at Gideon Media. For a transcript for this episode please visit: http://bit.ly/3lxd5nL and gideon-media.com/transcripts For credits, transcripts, and more info, visit Gideon-Media.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023
Presenting: Alba Salix, Royal Physician
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Today we are excited to present Alba Salix, Royal Physician, Season 2, Episode 1: By The Book Learn more about Alba Salix, Royal Physician at fableandfolly.com. Find a transcript for this episode here: http://bit.ly/3X2hPPr In this episode, Alba, Magnus and Holly meet their strict new boss, Antalia Pearcey, while Queen Parabel fears for her kingdom. Starring: Barbara Clifford as Alba Salix Julian Sark as Magnus Olivia Jon as Holly Elaine O’Neal as Antalia Pearcey and Princess Minsey with George Bertwell as King Gunther Marisa King as Queen Parabel Abbas Hussain as Emperor Rockhart Robert Frances as Prince Bulwark and special guests: David Rheinstrom (host of Radio Drama Revival) as Sir Galitus Lightwind the Pure and Jeff Van Dreason (co-creator of Greater Boston) as T’Horxa the Invincible Script, music and sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveen Directed by Sean Howard and Eli Hamada McIlveen Associate Producers: Jack Pevyhouse, Paul Tedesco, Keiko Kanda, Heather Collins, Julian Sark and Michael Hudson Supporting Producer: Kim Bellinger Executive Producer: Dave Addison Content warning: Nightmares, mildly gross ailments and malpractice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2023
Presenting: ALMELEM
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Today, we are excited to present ALMELEM from our friends at Gideon Media. For credits, transcripts, and more info, visit Gideon-Media.com. Find a transcript for this episode here: http://bit.ly/3jjFFse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023
Presenting: Meteor City
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Today we are excited to introduce you to Meteor City. Meteor City is a Wrightwood Studios production. Follow them on social media: @meteorcitypod Find a transcript of this episode here: http://bit.ly/3jPYDq9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2023
Presenting: Someone Dies In This Elevator
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Today we are excited to introduce you to Someone Dies In This Elevator. Learn more at their website: sditepod.com And follow them on social media: @sditepod on Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. Find a transcript of this episode here: https://bit.ly/3GbIWRL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 03, 2023
Episode 46: An Audience for Nica
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PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson. CAST This episode featured: Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Kristin DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli Tanja Milojevich and Jordan Stillman as Baseball Fans Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Richard Penner as Thomas Thomas (he/him) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Todd Faulkner as Judge Stone H. Anderson (he/him) Felix Trench as Mark Wahlberg (he/him) Sawyer Greene as Juror 1 Jordan Kalina as Juror 2 Leslie Gideon as Juror 3 Clare Lopez as Juror 4 Cornelius Mohr as Juror 5 Cole Burkhardt as Juror 6 Graham Rowat as Juror 7 Tal Minear as Juror 9 Lowell Fleming as Juror 10 Ray O'Hare as Juror 11 Cai Taylor as Juror 12 Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson (she/her) James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) Mike Linden as Marlo Beauchêne and Wendell Jorgenson (he/him) Kenny Fuentes as Bruce Bosley (he/him) Michael Melia as Philip Numpty... uh, West (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamtatis (she/her) Rick Zieff as Lawyer (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Charlie on the MTA alternate version, Reels, and The Trial recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/Greater Boston. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production Content Notes Strong Language Criminal trial and discussion of incarceration Brief mention of a sexual assault trial Mention of multiple kidnappings Discussion of near death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022
Mini-Episode: Farewell Phil
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by Alexander Danner and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC “Charlie on the MTA” by Dirk Tiede and Emily Petersen “Archie MacDonald" by Dirk Tiede SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at patreon.com/greaterboston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston CONTENT NOTES References to near starvation / dying Guilt over contributing to kidnapping / negligence / murder Reference to manipulation and gaslighting This episode is brought to you by Podnews. Looking for daily updates about all things podcasts? Subscribe at Podnews.net A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022
Episode 45: Admission Fees
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written and sound designed by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson. CAST This episode features: Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Kenny Fuentes as Bruce Bosley (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Jesse Hall as Clark (does he have a last name?) (he/him) Julia Schifini as 23 Skidoo (she/her) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Mario de Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/them) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) Gabby Hall as Penny (they/them) Rocky Goldman as Jamie (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Kristen DeMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) and Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Circus Music, Blackberry Rag, Tam Lin Set, and Hold that Pigs Foot Closer to the Fire by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Content Notes Discussion of medical and psychological trauma  Discussion of re-defining issues of consent via being a newly disabled / a member of a protected class  Incorrect baseball terms Discussions of systemic racism and oppression Manipulation and lying Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2022
Mini-Episode: Dear Legion 2
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PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson. This episode was written and sound designed by Alexander Danner, with dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Terrell Worrell Jr as the Legion Assistant Gabby Ammerman as Young Red Linean Bonnie Bogovitch as Infernal Machine Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Bonnie Calderwood-Aspinwall as Red Linean Parent and James Capobianco as Professor Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Pipers' Despair recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/Greater Boston. Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production CONTENT NOTES Corporate Surveillance Parental guilt Absent father Discussion of parental cruelty AI getting cheeky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2022
Episode 44: Arugula
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written and sound designed by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Jenny Pan as Petal (she/her & they/them) Oliver Morris as The Singer (he/them) Jordan Higgs as Cheese Bot (it/them) Mario de Rosa Jr as Isaiah Washington (he/them) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Julian Danner as Ada West (he/him) Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Ray O'Hare as Red Line Guard (he/him) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) and Giancarlo Herrera as Ernesto (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Farewell to Nigg by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Weird synths and drum programming by Jeff Van Dreason You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Content Notes Imprisonment  Discussion of safe words Emotional whiplash Discussion of near death experience  Just general sadness in terms of accepting your fate as someone who won't amount to nearly as much as you once thought you might.  Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022
Mini-Episode: Farewell Nica
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Kelly McCabe as Nica Statmatis (she/her) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC “Charlie on the MTA” by Dirk Tiede and Emily Petersen “Archie MacDonald" by Dirk Tiede SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at patreon.com/greaterboston Content For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston CONTENT NOTES Incarceration References to near starvation / dying Ben Affleck metaphors again Depression, grief, loneliness A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022
Episode 43: A Tale of Two Red Lines
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PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson. This episode was written by Jeff Van Dreason and Alexander Danner, and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck (he/him) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Sophie Borjón as Lucia (she/her) James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) Leslie Gideon as the Red Line Real Estate Announcer Greg Carrobis as Beckett (he/him) Tarek Esaw as Troy (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Mike Linden as Wendell Jorgenson (he/him) Jeremy Beazlie as Ryan (he/him) Bjorn Munson as Corey (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mario Da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) Rick Zieff as Engineer (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) And James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Hanged Man recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Support You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/Greater Boston. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production Content Notes Elitism Bullying Legal threats based on unauthorized residency Border crossing, pursued by cheesebots Ethan Bespin experiencing nostalgia for the early days of his marriage, oh god, that can’t be good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 08, 2022
Halloween Special: Do Not Ask For Whom the Pizza Geists. It Geists For Thee
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GREATER BOSTON AND THIRD SIGHT MEDIA HAS BEEN ABSORBED BY LEGION LLC. THIS HALLOWEEN PLEASE CONSIDER THINKING HARD ABOUT A PIZZA WHILE YOU'RE OUT DOING TRICKS AND GETTING TREATS AND ONE OF OUR PATENTED PIZZA GEISTS WILL SLIP INTO YOUR HOMES TO DELIVER HOT AND FRESH 'ZA FOR YOU AND THE KIDDOS TO ENJOY UPON YOUR RETURN. PIZZA GHOST - BECAUSE WE'RE LISTENING TO YOU, AND WE'RE ALWAYS WITH YOU. Legion Announcer: Tarrel Worrell Pizza Ghost: Leslie Gideon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2022
Episode 42: Wonderbug
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by Jeff Van Dreason and Alexander Danner. Sound design by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson. CAST This episode featured: Mike Linden as Guy and Wendell (he/truck & he/him) Tanya Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Jesse Hall as Clark (he/him) Cai Taylor as Bumbershoot (he/they) Misha Stanton as Particle Physics (they/them) Cole Burkhardt as Slip (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) Caleb Del Rio as Fox Fossil (he/him) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Cass McPhee as Jimmy (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Tal Minear as Florence (they/them) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Ian DePriest as Brian Brown (he/him) Jordan Cobb as Valliance Johnson (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) and Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) With Denise Manning, Sara Miriam, Narita Ganesh, Max Brodsky, Jordan Stillman, and Janae Perkins as Mallory Murmerers. MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Anderson Abbey and Snow Ban recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson. Trench Coat by Jeff Van Dreason and Jim Johanson You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Content Notes Spectral surveillance Reenactment of a committee meeting Gavels instead of gongs Bovine products (and cheese) T R U C K Attempts at manipulation and coercion Lack of firm peanut butter jars Cursing Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2022
Mini-Episode: Dear Legion, Part 1
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with support from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini episode was written and sound designed by Alexander Danner, with dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Terrell Worrell Jr. as Legion Assistant Mike Linden as Oliver West Bonnie Bogovitch as Infernal Machine Lark Rodenbush as Patchwork Pants Mason Ammerman as Hamburgler Fan and Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Wellington MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede It Looks Like the Future But it Feels Like the Past by Doctor Turtle Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production. Content Notes Invasion of Privacy Allusions to fan fiction of a particular sort Corporate mascots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022
Episode 41: Wake Word
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Content Notes at end. PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written and sound designed by Alexander Danner, with dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sounds and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis and Cheese Robot Alexander Danner as the Narrator Mike Linden as Oliver West and Marlo Bonnie Bogovitch as Infernal Machine Terrell Worrell Jr. as the Legion Assistant Rocky Goldman as Jamie Gabby Hall as Penny Jordan Higss as Ethan and Cheese Robot Tanja Milojevich as Wanda McIntosh Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck Leslie Gideon as the Spectral Voice Zach Valenti as Matt Damon Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Wellington Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory and James Capobianco as Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Sheep on the Boat recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson. You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Content Notes Corporate surveillance Reference to colonization Benign home invasion Unwelcomed nudity Manipulative behavior Malicious eviction Use of the phrase “poop water” Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2022
Mini-Episode: Encounter at Farpoint
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) and Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA by Dirk Tiede and Emily Petersen Greater Boston Star Wagon Theme by Eli Mcilveen SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at patreon.com/greaterboston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston CONTENT NOTES Bonding Healing Star Trek references A summation of this entire series with the description of a not great Star Trek series pilot A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2022
Episode 40: Over, Under, Around, and Through
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as Narrator (he/him) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Clare Lopez as Pauline (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Rocky Goldman as Jamie (she/her) Gaby Hall as Penny (they/them) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Lowell Fleming As Reporter 1 (he/him) Jordan Kalina As Repooooooorter Twoooooo (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Cornelius Mohr as Sean from Brockton (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) and James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede On Questions of Responsibility (Act II), Golden Rivers and Points (Act III), and Message for Garcia by Lloyd Rodgers SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at patreon.com/greaterboston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Excessive Interning Slow Motion Speaking (sorry Cindy Canning) Scrying and Crying Themes of abandonment and loneliness Chaotic work environment A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2022
Mini-Episode: Farewell Letters, Currently Unopened
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with support from TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This episode was written and sound designed by Jeff van Dreason. This episode features: Josh Rubino as Bernie the mail carrier Kelly McCabe as nice stamatis Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez And Michael Melia as Phillip west Charlie on the MTA whistled by josh Rubino Transcripts available at greaterbostonshow.com Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Content Warnings: Discussion of near death. Discussion of a federal crime.  Delayed dissatisfaction.  A character using an obvious spur of the moment alias and completely caught doing so. Heavy foreshadowing.  No music. Only foley.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022
Episode 39.2: Good Morning Greater Boston - Part 2
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PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with production assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This season of Greater Boston was recorded in large part at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge, MA, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. CAST This episode featured: Jordan Higgs as Cheese Robots and Ethan Bespin (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Richard Penner as Thomas Thomas (he/him) Mario Da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Zach Valenti as Matt Damon (he/him) Mike Linden as Wendell Jorgenson (he/him) Todd Faulkner as Judge Stone H. Anderson (he/him) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) James Capobianco as Professor Chelmsworth and Freed Friend Poletti (he/him - both) Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Chelmsworth (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) and Michael Melia as Phillip West. - Yes. He's in this just as one of three people saying "oof!" (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Circus Music and Tam Lin Set by Emily Peterson, Adrienne Howard, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston This episode was made available through generous contributions to our Season 4 Indiegogo campaign. Please consider contributing at Indiegogo. CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Imprisonment References to racism (institutionalized and specific) Reference to mass eviction Loud noise (scrambled radio) Scatalogical humor Reference of Gigli Earnest sewing monologues The horrid obviousness of our corrupt criminal justice system The fact that the 13th Amendment legalizes slavery through the imprisonment loophole The industrial military complex and just prisons in general References to the police References to refugees Spousal neglect and cruelty Bonding over tension rods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2022
Episode 39: Good Morning Greater Boston - Part 1
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PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with production assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This season of Greater Boston was recorded in large part at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge, MA, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator(he/him) Jordan Higgs as Cheese Robots Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck (he/him) Richard Penner as Thomas Thomas (he/him) Kenny Fuentes as Bruce Bosley (he/him) Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson (she/her) Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connoly (he/him) Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Wellington (he/him) Ian DePriest As Brian Brown (he/him) Sawyer Greene as Frankie (he/him) Sophie Borjón as Lucia (she/her) Giancarlo Herrera as Ernesto (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Jim Johanson as Rusty (he/him) and Zach Valenti as Matt Damon (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Improvisation in D by Tate Peterson Eine Kleine Teknomusik by Dirk Tiede Child Grove by Emily Peterson, Adrienne Howard, and Dirk Tiede Charlie on the MTA Chiptune by Neil Johnson  Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Imprisonment Reference to sexism Reference to mass eviction Police action & arrest Alcohol Maternal absence & guilt Loud noise (scrambled radio) Scatalogical humor The Saddest Ben Affleck Reference to Mark Wahlberg Improper use of a hat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2022
The Underground Today: The Greater Boston Recap Special
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Season 4 is coming on September 13th with the re-release of the two-part premiere of Episode 39 part 1 and 2. A lot has happened in the greater Boston area since Red Line became its own city. Need to catch up? Want some reminders? The Underground has your back! Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis and Kristen DeMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli Content Warnings: Excessive expletives Excessive exposition Excessive explanations Excessive excess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2022
Season 4 Trailer
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Coming this Fall. Our greatest season yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 09, 2022
Presenting: Broken Road
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This week, we're featuring Broken Road: A dystopian audio drama set in the near future starring Manu Bennett (THE HOBBIT, ARROW, SPARTACUS), Lana McKissack (FOUR ROOMS, 9-1-1: LONE STAR), Peter Shinkoda (FALLING SKIES, DAREDEVIL) and Indiana Massara (CHICKEN GIRLS, HERO MODE) created by Jacob Pinion (FEAR OF THE WALKING DEAD) and E.J. Kavounas (HERO MODE) based on the short story “Patience Lake” by Matthew Claxton and available on all major podcast services starting July 25.. Check out the first episode today, and catch-up with Episode 2 in the podcatcher of your choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 02, 2022
Forgive Red Line, Part 2 -- A Greater Boston / Forgive Me! Crossover
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Forgive Me is a Rogue Dialogue production created by Jack Marone and Bob Raymonda. You can find multiple seasons of both Forgive Me! and Greater Boston on your favorite podcast app. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge Massachusetts, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. This crossover special was written by Jeff Van Dreason, Alexander Danner, T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman, with story editing by Jack Marone. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Sound design by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Tanja Milojevich as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) and Yelena (she/her) Casey Calahan as Father Ben (he/him) Daisy Guevara as Kavlyn (she/her) Tau Zaman as Abdul Akhtar (they/them) Mike Linden as Guy (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) and Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) With special appearance by Josh Rubino as Father Klem (he/him). MUSIC Charlie on the MTA/Forgive Me Theme mashup created and performed by Adam Raymonda. Russian Dance by Yair Yona Battle Hymn of the Republic Medley (blues) by Marisa Anderson Battle Hymn of the Republic (folk) by Roger McGuinn ART The graphic design for this crossover series comes from Sam Twardy SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at www.GreaterBostonshow.com/GreaterBoston  You can support Forgive Me! on Patreon at www.patreon.com/roguedialogue CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Allusion to Boston Catholic Church misconduct Elitism Twittering (Dracula Voice) Homosexual Urges Cheese Robot Stomps A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2022
Forgive Red Line, Part 1 -- A Greater Boston / Forgive Me! Crossover
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Forgive Me is a Rogue Dialogue production created by Jack Marone and Bob Raymonda. You can find multiple seasons of both Forgive Me! and Greater Boston on your favorite podcast app. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge Massachusetts, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. This crossover special was written by Jeff Van Dreason, Alexander Danner, T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman, with story editing by Jack Marone.  Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Sound design by Alexander Danner. CAST This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Casey Calahan as Father Ben (he/him) Sam Musher a s Emily Bespin (she/her) Daisy Guevara as Kavlyn (she/her) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Terrell Worrell Jr. as the Legion Assistant Mike Linden as Guy (he/him) Tanja Milojevich as Wanda McIntosh (she/her) And Vinay P. Nariani as Fat Stanley B (he/him) With special appearance by Josh Rubino as Father Clem (he/him). MUSIC Charlie on the MTA/Forgive Me Theme mashup created and performed by Adam Raymonda. Childgrove and Tosa Waltz recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede ART The graphic design for this crossover series comes from Sam Twardy SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at www.GreaterBostonshow.com/GreaterBoston You can support Forgive Me! on Patreon at www.patreon.com/roguedialogue  CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Allusion to Boston Catholic Church misconduct Elitism Corporate Surveillance Even more train puns than usual Crying in baseball That awkward moment when you try to dramatically storm out of a room, but logistical issues intervene, and then you have to just kind of…stand there. *Dramatically.* A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2022
Mini-Episode: The Spider in His Web
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PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with additional production assistance from T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written and produced by Alexander Danner with dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.   CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis Mike Linden as Oliver West Terrell Worrell Jr. and Bonnie Bogovich as the Legion Assistant Alexander Danner as the Narrator Theo Wolf as Red Line Resident 1 DS Oswald as Red Line Resident 2 and Lark Rodenbush as Red Line Resident 3   MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Dirk Tiede and Emily Peterson Charlie on the MTA chiptune by Neil Johnson   CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston   Content Notes Strong Language Manipulative behavior Reference to the Devil's Lettuce A cynical commodification of love The Narrator being a total dick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022
Mini-Episode: The Blue Box
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CREDITS PRODUCTION Greater Boston...is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and produced by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST This mini-episode featured: Beth Eyre as Autumn West.  Michael Melia as Philip West. and Julian Danner as Ada West MUSIC Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com CONTENT NOTES Divorce Absent parent Too much sodium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2022
Mini-Episode: Farwell Abdul
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with production assistance from TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by TH Ponders and produced by Alexander Danner. Content notes at end of show notes. CAST This episode featured: Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Wanda McIntosh (she/her) Tau Zaman as Abdul Akhtar (he/they) And James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Wherever I Lay My Hat, that’s My Wife by Doctor Turtle Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com. You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/greaterboston CONTENT NOTES Strong language Reference to death Reference to captivity Unrequited romance/ghosting Bowling, but not some candle-fuck bowling (Actually, the recordings are mostly candlepin bowling) (Look, Alexander *likes* candlepin bowling, and he’s not apologizing for it, okay?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2022
Mini-Episode: Farewell Dipshit
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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with additional support from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by Bob Raymonda and produced by Alexander Danner. CAST This episode featured: Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) And James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Battle Anthem of the Arbitrary Geopolitical Entity by Dr. Turtle. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/greaterboston. CONTENT NOTES Strong language Reference to bullying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2022
Mini-Episode: Farewell ThirdSight
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Content notes at end of show notes. PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Additional assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This mini-episode was written by Bob Raymonda and produced by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST Jim Johanson as Jonas (he/him) Jordan Stillman as Allison (she/her) Eli Barraza as Natalie (she/her) TH Ponders as Rodger (they/them) Bob Raymonda as Tom (he/they) and Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @ingreaterboston CONTENT NOTES: Strong language Drinking Reference to alcoholism General jerky behavior Rudeness to Bernie A Michael letter without Michael (they didn't deserve him) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2021
Mini-Episode: Farewell Chuck
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Content notes at end of show notes. PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Additional assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This mini-episode was written by Jordan Stillman. CAST This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Josh Rubino as Bernie the mailman (he/him) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/greaterboston. Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @ingreaterboston CONTENT NOTES: Strong language Discussion of mortality Reference to alcoholism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2021
Halloween Special: Spitehouse of Springfield
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*Please note the content warnings below. This episode contains aspects of body horror unusual to the show. Greater Boston...is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Spite House tour written by Alexander Danner and produced by Jeff Van Dreason Bambino in Braintree written and produced by by TH Ponders Those Tunnels are Haunted as Fuck written by Jordan Stillman and produced by Alexander Danner The Desk written and produced by Jeff Van Dreason Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. In order of appearance, this episode featured: Alexander Danner as The Narrator Jeff Van Dreason as...himself, I guess? And also Chuck Octagon...later. Ishani Kanetkar as Lily of the Small Urban Community Garden Charles Gaustine as Operator Harry Josh Rubino as ...(deep breath) ... THE SULTAN OF SWAT! THE PRINCE OF POUNDERS! THE WIZARD OF WHACK! THE BEHEMOTH OF BUST! BARON VON BOP! THE KING OF okay look he's Babe Ruth, allright? Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis Tanja Melojevic as Melissa Weatherby Julia Shefini as 23 Skidoo and James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com Support Greater Boston at patreon.com/GreaterBoston Content Warnings: Body horror (body changing / mutating - sounds of bones and flesh) Attempts at evil maniacal laughs Breaking the 4th wall for the 4000th time Ghosts Curses The Boston Red Sox The stench of microwave popcorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021
Mini-Episode: Chuck's Voicemail for Nichole
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Chuck Octagon responds to Nichole's late-night voicemail at the Underground offices the next morning. Greater Boston...is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Dialogue edited by Bob Raymonda. Cast This episode featured: Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzireli The Amazing Nora as Jenovian Girl #4 Bob Raymonda as Foreshadowing Person #3 TH Ponders as William Henry Harrison. and Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon Music Starlight by Simon Pettersson Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2021
Mini-Episode: Nichole's Voicemail for Chuck
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Nichole Fonzerelli leaves a lengthy, late-night voicemail for Chuck Octagon. How unprofessional! Greater Boston...is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Dialogue edited by Bob Raymonda. Cast This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon and Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzireli Music Starlight by Simon Pettersson Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com Boy, Nichole sure did leave this voice message late at night, didn't she? I don't expect Chuck will call back until the morning. Maybe try checking your voicemail then? Content Warnings: Marijuana use. Language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2021
Mini-Episode: Michael's Farewell to Gemma
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by Bob Raymonda. Content warnings at end of show notes. This episode featured: Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) And James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Moog Tune by Dirk Tiede. CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreater Boston. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoson Content Warnings References to death Mild Kidnapping of a Public Servant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2021
Mini-Episode: From Fisher Cat to Yard Goat
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by T.H. Ponders. Content warnings at end of show notes. CAST This episode featured: Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson and Kenny Fuentes as Bruce Bosley MUSIC Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreater Boston. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Content warnings: Reference to eviction Allusions to institutional racism/misogyny Just a bit of crying in baseball (Our sincerest regrets to Tom Hanks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2021
Mini-Episode: Michael's Farewell to Wanda
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Wanda receives a farewell letter from Michael. Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode featured: Josh Rubino as Bernie Tanja Milojevic and James Oliva as Michael Tate Music Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede.  Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 01, 2021
Halloween Special: Three Strategies for Silence
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PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Content warnings at end of show notes. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mike Linden as Marlo (he/him) and Guy (he/him) and Alexander Danner as The Narrator MUSIC Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. CONTENT WARNINGS Strong language Earnest threat of violence/murder Reference to murders Frank discussion of violence, including suffocation and strangulation SPONSORS Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2020
Mini-Episode: My Name is Lily of the Valley
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We highly recommend you follow Gemma and Charlotte's advice and check out our sponsor Dipsea at dipseastories.com/greater for a 30-day free trial of amazingly sexy stories, with new content added every week! Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Cast This mini-episode features: Lucy Valentine as Lily of the Valley James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti and Caleb Del Rio as Fox Fossil Jenkins.  Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede.  Sensitivity Reader Sensitivity reading services for this episode were provided by Lucy Valentine. If you're interested in hiring Lucy as a sensitivity reader on trans issues, you can contact her on twitter @SeverelyTrans. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2020
Mini-Episode: Passes for the Classes
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episodes features: Tanja Milojevic as the Vocally Interactive Commuter Kiosk Innovation (VICKI) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby Tanja Milojevic as Wand McIntosh and Tanja Milojevic as Yelena Sergeivich Music Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peteron and Dirk Tiede Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong Language Financial insecurity Classism Uncooperative computers Vandalism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 04, 2020
Live Show: The Council of Evil
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A recording of our virtual live show from June 20th, 2020. Please note, the audio quality of this episode isn't up to our usual standard given the streaming platform used to record it. Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical support by Mark Harmon. Cast This virtual live show featured: Mike Linden as Oliver West Michael Melia as Phillip West Sam Musher as Emily Bespin Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin and Alexander Danner as The Narrator. Music Charlie on the MTA and other music performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Petersen, and Dirk Tiede.  Transcripts available at greaterbostonshow.com. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go toaweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2020
Mini-Episode: Assistant 3
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/greaterboston. Content warnings at end of show notes.   Cast This episode featured: Kenny Garcia as Bruce Bosley (he/him) and Chad Ellis as Vincenzo Wellington (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.   Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreater Boston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/   Content notes: Damning with faint praise Brief reference to racist caricature.   A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2020
Mini-Episode: The New System of Labor
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.   Cast This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon [he/him] And Kristen DiMercurio as Nichol Fonzerelli [she/her] With Brandy Danner as the Cheese Robots Music Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twiter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content notes: Strong language Labor automation Class entitlement   Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 05, 2020
Mini-Episode: You've Got 2 Be Sittin' Me Too
980
Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical support from Marck Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This mini-episode features: Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma-Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede.  On Questions of Discipline and the Naivete of Flowers (Act 1) by Lloyd Rogers. Trenchcoat Theme by Jeff Van Dreason. Greater Boston Trek theme by Eli McIlveen. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Discussion of death / near death experience Discussions of childcare / having children. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 07, 2020
Mini-Episode: The Stamatis Family News Hour
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) and Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content notes: Strong language Jail environment Depictions of grief, depression, and regret Hyperbolic weather reporting A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 03, 2020
Mini-Episode: The Brief Bright Teatime of the Heart
575
Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) and James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Content notes: Strong language Discussion of hostile work environments Outpourings of forgiveness Extended periods of awkward silence A single instance of gratuitous Douglas Adams allusion (It's the title)  Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 04, 2020
Halloween Special: Worser Worcester
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Production Greater Boston...err...Worser Worcester is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Did you like this mirror universe spin-off? If so, let us know. We're toying with the idea of making more in a Patreon-exclusive series. Feel free to join our Patreon at patreon.com/GreaterBoston Cast This episode features: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) and OC Josh Rubino as Bobby Julia Schifini as 23 Skidoo (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Poletti Tanja Milojevic as Jelena (she/her) James Capobianco as Gerald Poletti (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) and Marck Harmon as Andy Wood (he/him) Music Haunting Tune and Music Box by Dirk Tiede. On Questions of Discipline and the Naiveté of Flowers by Lloyd Rogers Contact Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go toaweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2019
Episode 38: The Voice in Your Head
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Thank you to Patreon supporters Jon Grilz, Amanda Robinson, Derek J. May, and Rasmus! We’ve reserved fine luxury Car-condos for each of you in the newly revitalized city of Red Line! And thank you to everyone who has supported Greater Boston, through Patreon, through sharing the show on Twitter on Tumblr, by joining the fan discord to share your reactions to each episode! We are grateful for all of it!  Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features:  Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Kristin DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Rick Zieff as Lawyer (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Jim Johanson as Rusty (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him)  with special appearance by Briggon Snow as Ben Afleck.  and... Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)  Legion is voiced by: David Rheinstrom Phoebe Joy Jordan Cobb Cole Burkhardt Fox Cooper Tina Daniels Christopher Dole Todd Faulkner Jack Pevyhouse Alma Roda-Gil Zane Sexton and Alex Welch With additional voices by James Hartley Colin Kelly and Brandy Danner Interviews with real Greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA and Tosa Waltz by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Broke Yeti by Ryan Estrada Drums by Jim Johanson This is Where I Wanna Be by Must Be Tuesday. You can find more of their music by following them on Twitter @mustbetuesday.  Extra special thanks to Karl Christian Krumpholtz, the artist who conceived the Nacho Flume when he created the three amazing prints we released at the beginning of the season. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.co Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings: Strong language Feelings of abandonment Abusive classism Mass layoffs Imprisonment Metafictional evil Cliffhanger ending BUM BUM BUM A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2019
Episode 37: King Nero and The Great George Wombwell
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Thank you to Patreon supporters Bridge and Rasmus! You to can support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston! Content warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) James Capobianco as Professor Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him) Chad Ellis as Jack Vincenzo Wellington (he/him) Jesse Hall as Clark Smith (he/him) Mischa Stanton as Particle Physics van der Molen (they/them) Jake Del Rio as Fox Fossil Jenkins (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) Tanja Milojevich as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Julia Schifini as 23 Skidoo (she/her) Mario da Rosa Jr. as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Ebi Poweigha as the waiter and Vilte Baliutaviciute and Ryan Estrada as Red Line evictees Legion is voiced by: David Rheinstrom Phoebe Joy Jordan Cobb Cole Burkhardt Fox Cooper Tina Daniels Christopher Dole Todd Faulkner Jack Pevyhouse Alma Roda-Gil Zane Sexton and Alex Welch Interviews with real Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Go Tell it on the Molehill by Doctor Turtle Broke Yeti and “I Wish Boston was Greater” by Ryan Estrada  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.co Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings: Strong language Abusive classism Imprisonment Strained circus metaphors A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2019
Episode 36: Division Signs
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Thank you to Patreon supporter Rasmus! You to can support us on Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/greaterboston! Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This Episode features: James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Rick Zieff as Lawyer (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Kristen DiMecurio as Fake Nica. Err. Nichole (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) and Graham Rowat as the bartender The Exodus Pilgrims were Colin J Kelly Amanda McColgan Jack Pevyhouse and Alex Welch Interviews recorded with Greater Boson residents. Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings: Strong language References to kidnapping Threatened extortion Threatened blackmail Implied threats of potential violence Alcohol consumed References to past attempts of sexual harassment References of sexism and sexist casting tendencies Extreme agoraphobia Burger Drop Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go toaweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2019
Episode 35: I Am Who I Am, We Are Who We Are
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Thank you to our Patreon supporter Rasmus! You to can support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) Mario de Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Julia Schifini as 23 Skidoo (she/her) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa (she/her) Jake Del Rio as Fox Fossil (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) and Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Jim Johanson as Rusty (he/him) Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) and James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) with Tanja Milojevic Jack Pevyhouse Alex Welch Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Childgrove by Dirk Tiede Gigantic Greater Boston thank you to Great Lakes USA for allowing us to use their song The Best Band at O'Brien's. If you like what you heard click here to check out their Bandcamp page for more songs. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings: Strong language Kidnapping Medical experimentation Rescue attempt Tension Alcohol consumed Loud punk rock Threatening robots References to alcoholism Chainsaws Gobbling Turkeys as Boxing Noises A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2019
Episode 34: The Storm on the Sea of Galilee
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Thank you to Patreon supporters Bridge and Rasmus! You can support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston. Content warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This Episode features: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Mario Da Rosa Jr. as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Tanja Milojevich as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Kristin DiMercurio as Fake Nica (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) and additional voice by Vilte Baliutaviciute  Music Charlie on the MTA and Tosa Waltz by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Shove that Pig’s Foot a Little Farther in the Fire by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Scottish Surf by Dirk Tiede Tam Lin set — comp. Davey Arthur, Amy Cann, and Liz Donaldson, and performed by Dirk Tiede Broke Yeti by Ryan Estrada Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Strong language Ominous Cheese Robots Impending homelessness Depictions of panic/distress More Ominous Cheese Robots Institutional racism Starvation Alcoholic rationalizations Appearance of death Uh oh, Cheese Robots! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2019
Episode 33: By Hook or By Crook
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Do you dig our show? Great! Please consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, or one of the other podcast apps. Or write it in the sand. Right it in a paper airplane and shoot it at the moon. Write it down on paper, stuff it in a bottle and throw it in the ocean. Is that considered pollution? If it is, don’t do that. Unless it’s a really great review. Thank you to supporters Bridge and Rasmus! You to can support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston! Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) and Marlo (he/him) Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) Rick Zieff as Manager, Sales, and Lawyer (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Michael Melia as Phillip West (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Mario Da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) and Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) and David Rheinstrom as the Legion Announcer And: Iri Alexander Cole Burkhardt Fox Cooper Tina Daniels Christopher Dole Todd Faulkner Jack Pevyhouse Alma Roda-Gil Zane Sexton and Alex Welch as LEGION  Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Blackberry Rag, Farewell to Nigg, and Tam Lin set by Adrienne Howard, Emily Petersen, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Kidnapping  Forced accidental hypnosis Capitalism Political anxiety and political unease Incarceration and police interrogation Excessive Marlo monologuing Expressions of hunger / lack of food threat of mass eviction A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2019
Episode 32: To Seek Out New Life and New Civilizations
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston Content Warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Mario da Rosa as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Marck Harmon as Andy Wood (he/him) Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Mike Linden as Marlo (he/him) Guy (he/him), and Wendell (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) and special guest: Tim Russ of Star Trek: Voyager as himself With appearances by Colin Kelly as Andorian Cos-Player and Sean Kelly of the delightful comedy podcast Improvised Star Trek as the convention representative.  Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Greater Boston Trek theme by Eli McIlveen of the hilarious Alba Salix podcast! Also mentioned in this episode: The Post Meridian Radio Players. ow.com  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.co Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Notes Strong Language Reference to “Bury Your Gays” trope Reference to that episode of Voyager where Paris and Janeway are transformed into lizards and then have lizard sex resulting in lizard babies, what the hell was even up with that? Discussion of systemic racism Singing, briefly in Klingon Police arrest Brief crossing of personal boundaries A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2019
Mini-Episode: Seriously, What's the F***ing Deal with the Guinea Pigs,? Part 3
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) And guest starring Jamie Price as Norbert West (he/him) Music Drums by Jim Johanson Want to hear more of Jamie’s wonderful voice acting? You can find them in the wonderful drama, The Strange Case of Starship Iris, as well as in What’s the Frequency? Go listen! Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Prison Death of sibling/parent Homeless abuse A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2019
Mini-Episode: Seriously, What's the F***ing Deal with the Guinea Pigs? Part 2
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) and guest starring Brad C. Wilcox as Mr. West (he/him) Music Drums by Jim Johanson. You can hear more of Brad’s wonderful voice work on What’s the Frequency?, the surreal noir audio drama written by our own James Oliva and designed by Alexander. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.co Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong Language Child neglect Adolescent homelessness Animal death A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 01, 2019
Mini-Episode: Seriously, What's the F***ing Deal with the Guinea Pigs? Part 1
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support us on Pateron at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) and Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Music Drums by Jim Johanson Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.co Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings Strong language Exploitative working conditions Child neglect and parental absence A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2018
Episode 31: Election Day - Part 2
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. Cast This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mario Da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Tanja Milojevic as Wanda McIntosh (she/her) Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Mike Linden as Singing Telegram (he/him) and Oliver West (he/him) Rick Zieff as Manager, Sales and Lawyer (he/him) and Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Hold That Pigs Feet A Little Closer to the Fire by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Broke Yeti by Ryan Estrada Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Special thanks to our Patrons Bridge and Rasmus. Listen: take care of yourselves. Pay attention to what you need. Do what’s right for you. You’re doing great. Own it. Thanks. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.co Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings: Strong language Political Manipulation and Deception Kidnapping Lovecraftian references Discussions of racism Cheese related puns Bad song lyrics A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2018
Episode 31: Election Day - Part 1
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/greaterboston Content warnings at end of show notes: Cast This episode features: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) James Capobianco as Professor Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him) James Johanson as Rusty (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Kristen DiMercurio as Fake Nica (she/her) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Richard Penner as Tinker / Thomas (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Wanda (she/her) and Kenny Garcia as Spencer Greene (he/him) with additional voices by: Jack Pevyhouse Lucille Valentine and Graham Rowat Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Drums by Jim Johanson. Broke Yeti by Ryan Estrada Special thanks to Chelsea Spear for letting us record her busking version of her beautiful song Hot Paintings for this episode. Check out Chelsea’s YouTube Channel or find her on Twitter @TravelsWithBrindle Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.Episode transcripts will be posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Special thanks to our Patrons Bridge and Rasmus. Bridge edits the incredible audio dramas Tides and Arden. Check them out! Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.co Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Political manipulation and Deception Racism (institutional and otherwise) Threat of violence concerning New England Patriots Possibility of being caught in escalator A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2018
Episode 30: Prosperity in the Meritocracy
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Support Greater Boston on Patreon at www.patreon.com/greaterboston. Content warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Tanja Milojevich as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) and Yelena (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Kristen DiMercurio as Fake Nica (she/her) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Chad Ellis as Vincenzo (he/him) James Capobianco as Professor Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) With special appearance by Charles Gaustine of the wonderful Iconography podcast, which is spending its second season digging into the deep history behind the best-known figures and landmarks of Boston and New England.  Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Shove that Pig's Foot a Little Farther in the Fire by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Find us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Notes Strong language Threats of hypothetical head injury Violent video games/gunfire Stalkerish behavior Abandonment themes Reference to alcoholism/dependency A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2018
Halloween Special: Haunted Truck in Salem, MA
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Cast This episode features Mike Linden, as Guy (he/him), Alfie, and Alfie's brother Contact Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Find us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content notes: Ghosts Homicidal trucks Poop-related accidental death Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go toaweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2018
Episode 29 - Hit It with a Tiny Mallet
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Thank you to our sponsor Porter Square Books! Use coupon code Boston18 to take 20% off Riddance by Shelley Jackson, or any great book!   You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Cast This episode featured: Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Jordan Higgs as Ethan Bespin (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alverez (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) and Kenny Garcia as Bruce Bosley (he/him) With Anthony Geehan Bridge Geene Jesse Hall Erin King Amanda McSweeny Geehan Paul Miscavage and Jack Pevyhouse Interviews with real greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Drums by Jim Johanson. Broke Yeti by Ryan Estrada. On Questions of Innocence and The Naiveté of Flowers Act I by Lloyd Rogers. Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Find us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Strong Language Political Manipulation Unintentional brainwashing Alcoholic Consumption Possible functional alcoholism  Description of death / near death experience Abandonment Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2018
Episode 28 - Exiles & Everyone's Business
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can follow Greater Boston on Twitter @InGreaterBoston or on Tumblr at GreaterBlogston.tumblr.com. Follow us there for news, updates, and behind the scenes chat about the show! And please check out our recommended new Podcast, Adventures in New America, available now from Night Vale Presents!  Cast This episode features: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Rick Zieff as Sales (he/him) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Kristen Dimercurio as Fake Nica (she/her) Kenny Garcia as Spencer Greene (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) and James Capobianco as Professor Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him) Interviews with real greater Boston residents. Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com.  Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Archie Macdonald by Dirk Tiede Crested Hens by Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Find us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content notes: Strong Language Themes of abandonment Unintentional brainwashing Reference to severe burns Reference to semi-legal drug use Return of the Olive Garden Food Truck Bloviating via gratuitous literary allusion  Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go toaweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018
Episode 27: Doors, Knocks, Keys, Locks
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Thank you to our sponsor, Porter Square Books! Use the code Greater18 to get 20% off Her Body & Other Parties and any other great books at portersquarebooks.com. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Mario DaRosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Jake Del Rio as Fox Fossil (he/him) and Kenny Garcia as Red Line Desk Jockey The Red Line protesters are: Bridge Geene Amanda McSweeney-Geehan Michelle Nickolaisen Paul Miscavage and Jack Pevyhouse Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Reels performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Childgrove performed by Adrienne Howard and Dirk Tiede Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Special thanks to our Greater Bostonian level Patron Bridge, who appeared in this episode, and edits the fantastic audio drama Tides, which recently wrapped up their first season. Check it out! Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Depictions of institutionalized racism Racist protesting Racism Scenes set in prison environments Possible depictions of PTSD A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 02, 2018
Episode 26: Reputable Citizens
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode features:  Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Julia Schifini as 23 Skidoo (she/her) Jake Del Rio as Fox Fossil (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him)  Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Tanja Milojevich as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Chad Ellis as Vincenzo (he/him) and Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) with additional voices by: Vilte Baliutaviciute  Ryan Estrada  Kenny Garcia  JV Hampton-VanSant  James Hartley  Colin Kelly  Mike McQuilkin  Ebi Poweigha  Eric SiIver  Music Charlie on the MTA by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede  Train Jam by Adrienne Howard and Emily Peterson  Isolated by Kevin McCleod  Drums by Jim Johanson  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Notes: Strong language Racism No, Emily, God, just shut up already Stigmatizing of mental health issues A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2018
Episode 25: But Perhaps There is a Key
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode features: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Kristen DiMercurio as Fake Nica (she/her) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) Kenny Garcia as Greene (he/him) Rick Zieff as Lawyer (he/him) Greg Shea as Darby (he/him) and Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connolly (he/him) Interviews with real Greater Boston Residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Drive the Cold Winter Away performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Perterson and Dirk Tiede Inexplicable Riddles theme by Dave Fernandez Drums by Jim Johanson Archibald MacDonald of Keppoch performed by Dirk Tiede  Additional music and sounds used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Strong Language Emotional instability Severe, sudden grieving Imprisonment  Belief in Scientology A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 04, 2018
Mini-Episode: Tinker Leon Marlo Guy
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical support by Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Cast This mini-episode featured: Mike Linden as Guy (he/him) Mike Linden as Marlo (he/him) and Richard Penner as Tinker in Taunton (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Jokes Questions Lies A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2018
Mini-Episode: Assistant 2
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Content warnings at end of show notes.  Support You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  We’ve updated our online shop with new items including an official mini-comic tour of the city of Red Line, and three different t-shirts: Braden Lamb’s T-Map art, hippopotomopodes, or disillusioned Sasquatch. Find them all through our website at GreaterBostonShow.com.  Cast This episode features Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Content notes: Threats of violence Classism Implicit racism Reference to terrorism  A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 02, 2018
Mini-Episode: Life in Red Line
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode featured: Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) and Mindy and Eli Baraza as Marnie The miserable commuters were: Alex Brown Zoe von Embler Kyle Garrett Sarah Golding Sean Howard Jack Pevyhouse Jake Song Music Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.  Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Content warnings Strong language Mild violence Angry mob A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2017
Mini-Episode: Shine a Light on ThirdSight
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content notes at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Jim Johanson as Jonas Wright (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Wanda McIntosh (she/her) and Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings: Strong language References to alcoholism Morbid humor A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2017
Halloween Special: Spirits of Greater Boston
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Spirits of Greater Boston was arranged by Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason, and improvised by Amanda McLoughlin, Julia Schifini, and James Oliva. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Cast This episode featured: James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) and our very special guests: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin as Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin We are so thoroughly delighted to have Amanda and Julia join us for this Spirits Podcast / Greater Boston crossover! If you’re not listening to the Spirits Podcast, then you are making a mistake. Every episode features Amanda and Julia discussing real myths and urban legends from around the world, accompanied by drinks. These are two smart, incredibly funny, and usually slightly inebriated ladies. Their show 100% fun, with a side of cultural education. You really have to go check it out.  And if you want more creepy goodness this Halloween, please check out What’s the Frequency?, a psychedelic noir audio drama, written by James Oliva and produced by me: Alexander Danner! Find it on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher.  Music The Spirits Podcast Theme is by Kevin McLeod.  Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.  Contact Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content notes: Strong language Alcohol Reference to alcoholism Reference to death Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason The Spirits Podcast is by Amanda McLoughlin and Julia Schifini  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2017
Mini-Episode: Cow-Dacon vs. BBQ Jackfruit
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Cast In order of appearance, this episode featured: James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2017
Mini-Episode: You've Got to be Sittin' Me
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) and Mike Linden as the Singing Telegram (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. And a very big thank you to Bridget for all your support and generosity, you really help keep the show going. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content notes: Strong language A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2017
Mini-Episode: With Truck, Without Truck
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical support from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Cast This episode featured: Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Mike Linden as Marlo (he/him) and Mike Linden as Guy (he/him) Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 05, 2017
Mini-Episode: The Council of Spirits
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Cast This episode featured: Jesse Hall as Clark (he/him) Iri Alexander as Mouse (they/them) Jake Song as Fox Fossil (he/him) Mischa Stanton as Particle Physics (they/them) Jack Pevyhouse as Anaximander (he/him) Julia Schifini as 23 Skidoo (she/her) Jack has asked us to give a special shoutout to his mom and dad, saying “Thank you so much for encouraging me to do what I wanna do!” And we want to thank all of our guest stars for helping us out with this episode. You can find them in more audio dramas including Tales of Thattown, Jim Robbie and the Wanderers, arsParadoxica, and the drunken folklore podcast Spirits. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2017
Episode 24: Quitters
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) James Johnston as Dimitri Stmatis (he/him) and James Capobianco as Paul Montgomery Chelmsworth (he/him) Also featuring Julian Danner as Ada West Julia Schifini as Red Line officer Sarah Golding as the TV News Anchor and Eli Barraza as the TV news interviewer  Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Train Jam, Farwell to Nigg and Childgrove performed by Adrienne Howard Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Tam Lin Set by Dirk Tiede Dream music by Jeff Van Dreason Drums by Jim Johanson Golden Riddles, Echoes and Points (Act II) by Lloyd Rodgers Isolated by Kevin McLeod  Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Acknowledgments Special recording thanks this season to Andy Goddard and Mischa Stanton. Huge thank you to all our season two guest stars. You can catch Beth Eyre in Wooden Overcoats, Hector Versus the Future and the Beef and Dairy Network. Julia Schifini is the co-host of the brilliantly funny and spookily-informative Spirits podcast. Sarah Golding is the co-host of the Audio Drama Production Podcast and appears in several wonderful audio dramas And Eli Barraza is the creator, writer and main voice actor of the fantastic new audio drama, The Far Meridian. Do check those out.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Dedication This season is dedicated to our Gal Friday, Melissa Panio-Petersen. Thank you for everything you do for us.  Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Strong Language Kidnapping/imprisonment Divorce Discussions of racism General despair A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2017
Episode 23: On the Advice of Mary Wollstonecraft
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode featured: Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) and Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her)  Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Drive the Cold Winter Away performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Archibald MacDonald of Keppoch performed by Dirk Tiede Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Discussion of systemic racism Emotional distress A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2017
Episode 22: Chuck Octagon's News 7 Wedding Special, Live from Red Line, with Special Guest Andy Wood
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Note: This episode has some particularly intense moments. Content warnings at end of show notes. Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  Support You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston or on Tumblr at GreaterBlogston  Cast In order of appearance, this episode featured: Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Marck Harmon as Special Guest Andy Wood (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her) Mike Melia as Phil West (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Mario DeRosa as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)  Also featuring Iri Alexander Laura Bramblette Rick Coste Sean Howard and Eli McIlveen as panicked party-goers.  Interviews with real Greater Boston Residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA (both versions) and Cotton Eye Joe recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. Kentucky Mule by Tate Peterson Drums by Jim Johanson  Additional music and sounds used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Surgical imagery Racial profiling Crowds in peril Sounds of panic/distress Sudden loud noises suggestive of violence Public disaster/destruction Scald injury Strong language New Coke  A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 30, 2017
Episode 21.5: Dan is Just Dan
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  Content warnings at end of show notes.  Support If you’re enjoying Greater Boston, please consider donation to our Patreon campaign, where you can receive early access to new episodes, exclusive annotated transcripts, and Patron-only bonus audio!  This episode featured: James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)  Music Snow Ban recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. Improvisation in D by Tate Peterson.  Transcripts will be posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com.  Contact Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Content warnings Firearms Falls from height Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2017
Episode 21: Liars & Legerdemain
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  Support You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Cast In order of appearance, this episode featured: Richard Wentworth as the ThirdSight Media Spokesman Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Michael Melia as Phil (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Also featuring Michael McQuilkin Mike Linden Marck Harmon and Ben Flaumenhaft as ThirdSight Commercial voices. Interviews with real Greater Boston Residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Tam Lin Set with Tam Lin (comp. Davey Arthur) / Catharsis (Amy Cann) / The Fatal Rum Punch (Liz Donaldson) performed by Dirk Tiede Childgrove by Adrienne Howard and Dirk Tiede Shove that Pig’s Foot a Little Farther in the Fire by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede He Who Destroys Everything by ArtOfEscapism Drums by Jim Johanson  Additional music and sounds used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Be sure to check out the hilarious inter dimensional comedy, Hadron Gospel Hour by our guests Rich Wentworth and Mike McQuilkin!  Episode transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Strong Language Manipulative behavior A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2017
Episode 20.5: Letters to Leon 3
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. This mini-episode featured: CAST Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) MUSIC Drive the Cold Away and Farewell to Nigg by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Transcripts posted to GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 09, 2017
Episode 20: Criminals
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content Warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) James Capobianco as Dipshit Poletti (he/him) Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Jim Johanson as Rusty the MBTA driver (he/him), the cheese robot and Jonas (he/him) Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) and Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Also featuring MJ Cogburn Hari Rai Khalsa Maxximillian Dafoe Tanja Milojevic Ben Flaumenhaft Rick Coste Iri Alexander Shane Harris Zoe Embler and Sarah Golding Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Isolation by Kevin MacLeod Unseen Green by David Lewis Childgrove by Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Check out the shows from several of our special guests, including Radiation World, Mollyville, Jim Robbie and the Wanderers, the Audio Drama Production Podcast, Rick Coste Productions and Darker Projects productions. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Notes: Strong language Criminal behavior Discussion of true crime, including murder  A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2017
Episode 19.5: The Fortress of Solitude
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Music Drive the Cold Winter Away and Snow Ban recorded by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Distant gunfire A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2017
Episode 19: Profiles with Chuck Octagon, Election Special
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings after show notes. Cast This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Lydia Andersona as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Mario Da Rosa Jr. as Isaiah Powell (he/him) and Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Also featuring Julian Danner as Young Monty and Ben Flaumenhaft as the Red Line official Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Haul Away Joe and Train Jam performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Dream music by Jeff Van Dreason Drums by Jim Johanson Robot beat by Broke Yeti Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong Language Abandonment Phobic panic response Discussion of historic racial violence against children A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2017
Episode 18.5: Letters to Leon 2
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Cast This mini-episode featured Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) Beth Eyre as Autumn West (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Music Drive the Cold Away by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2017
Episode 18: Breaking Kayfabe
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. An enormous thank you to The Alexandria Archives, a podcast of southern weird horror, for their generous support of Greater Boston. You can find them at AlexandriaArchives.com. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: Lauren Shippen as Mayflower Johnson Austin Beach as Dixon Hammersmith Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him), Samuel St. Eberhauser (he/him), and Marlo (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him) Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Frederickson (he/him) Jim Johanson as Steve and Meathead Steve Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon Ben Flaumenhaft as Homeless Man (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Wanda (she/her) Also featuring Jim Johanson Tanja Milojevic Ben Flaumenhaft and Rick Coste Be sure to check out the wonderful shows produced by our special guests, including Lauren Shippen’s The Bright Sessions, and Austin Beach’s comic Western Wynnebago Warrior. Music Charlie on the MTA,Green Valley Waltz,Red Apple Rag and Shove that Pig’s Foot a Little Farther in the Fire performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. CONTENT WARNINGS Strong Language References to alcoholism Sexual references Blackmail Discussion of historic Disaster Communist propaganda? Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2017
Episode 17.5: A Solitary Coconut Tree
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis Music Spanish Ladies and Drive the Cold Winter Away recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Contact Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us online @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Non-violent use of a firearm Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2017
Episode 17: The Red Line Tea Party
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. An enormous thank you to The Alexandria Archives, a podcast of Southern weird horror, for their generous support of Greater Boston. You can find them at AlexandriaArchives.com.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. And thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You really help keep Greater Boston going. Cast In order of appearance, this episode featured: Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Michael Melia as Phil (he/him) Mike Linden as the Singing Telegram (he/him) Jim Johanson as Rusty the MBTA driver (he/him) and Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connoly (he/him) Also featuring Michael McQuilkin Rick Coste Tanja Milojevic Alexander Danner as reporters Marc Harmon and Ben Flaumenhaft Be sure to check out Michael’s wild multi-dimensional comedy Hadron Gospel Hour, and Rick’s latest mini-series, Charlie’s Mailbox. Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Love of My Life by BoxCat Games Trenchcoat by Jim Johanson and Jeff Van Dreason Solo drum tracks by Jim Johanson Snow Ban by Adrienne Howard Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Sudden non-violent explosions Comic mayhem Self-shaming body image Class entitlement Ayn Rand A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2017
Episode 16.5: Letters to Leon 1
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. Special thanks to James Oliva for recording assistance. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  This mini-episode featured: Ryan Estrada as Stay Juicy in St. John Blair Dawson as Squatch for Life (she/her) Mario Da Rosa Jr. as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Music The Tosa Waltz is by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Drive the Cold Away by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter at InGreaterBoston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2017
Episode 16: Extinction Event at the Olive Garden
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support the show through our Patreon campaign or by leaving us a rating and review on iTunes.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes.   Cast This episode featured:  Tanja Milojevic as Wanda (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him) David Rheinstrom as the Red Line Wedding Pitch Man Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) Also featuring: Marck Harmon Tanja Milojevich Lydia Anderson Jim Johanson and Rick Coste Music Both versions of Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Golden Slippers by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson Tarantalla performed by the US Air Force Band Robot Beat by Broke Yeti Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter at InGreaterBoston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Strong Language Drug Use References to public urination/defecation/masturbation  A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2017
Episode 15: An Incomplete Tour of New England Spite Homes
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) and Jim Johanson as Rusty the MBTA Driver (he/him) Mike Linden as the Wonderland Ad Jeff Van Dreason as Lenny the Lawyer and... the Voice of the Lottery. Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Wonderland Rocks by Dave Fernandez. Drums by Jim Johanson Robot-beat by Broke Yeti. Drive the Cold Away performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter at InGreaterBoston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language. Discussions of contemporary and historic racism, slavery, and housing discrimination. Deliberate vehicular mayhem. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2017
Episode 14: The Watcher Over Third-Sight
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes.  Cast This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Richard Penner as Tinker in Taunton (he/him) Iri Alexander as Vax Victim in San Bernadino Alexander Danner as the Narrator (he/him) Arun Sanuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him) Mike Linden as Oliver West (he/him) and the Street Proselytizer Also featuring: Tanja Miloyevich Sam Musher Jim Johanson Ben Flaumenhaft and Rick Coste  Interviews conducted with real Greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Mechanical by Dave Fernandez Lifelist by Dave Lewis Drums by Jim Johanson   Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter at InGreaterBoston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Manipulative behavior References to alcoholism Strong language A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2017
Episode 13: Mayor Linzer-Coolidge and the Lottery
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast This episode featured: Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) James Capobianco as the Mayor of the Red Line (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) James Johanson as Rusty the MBTA Driver (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Julia Propp as Lousia Alvarez (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Train Jam performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Dream music by Jeff Van Dreason Drum tracks by Jim Johanson Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter at InGreaterBoston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings: Strong Language A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2017
Mini-Episode: Mallory Sums Up!
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)  Music All music in this episode is performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, Dirk Tiede, and/or Jim Johanson. Some sound effects taken from creative common sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong Language Scatallogical humor Reference to drinking/alcoholism A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2016
Mini-Episode: How Was Your Commute?
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  CAST  Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Jelena (she/her) and Melissa Weatherby (she/her) Micael Melia as Phil (he/him) Mike Linden as Walter and Marlo (he/him) James Oliva as Timothy Dane-Brisbane James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him)  MUSIC Charlie on the MTA demo track recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 29, 2016
Mini-Episode: Assistant
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  CAST  Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA demo track by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 08, 2016
Halloween Special: The Old New England Spite House of Marblehead Mass
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. The Old New England Spite House of Marblehead Mass. was written and produced by Jeff Van Dreason.  Narrated by special guest Jon Grilz, creator of Small Town Horror.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes.  MUSIC "Haul Away Joe" and "Hurdy Gurdy Drones” recorded by Adrienne Howard, Dirk Tiede, and Emily Peterson Some sound effects by Dave Fernandez  Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings House fire Death Psychological Horror Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2016
Mini-Episode: Down the Tubes
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Cast James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)  Music Charlie on the MTA demo track recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Drums by Jim Johanson Ruffles and Flourishes and Hail to the Chief are performed by the US Army Band.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2016
Mini-Episode: Mallory Works Her Way
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Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Cast Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Content Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings Strong Language Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2016
Mini-Episode: Tag
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Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Cast: James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her)  Music Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede.   Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston  Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2016
Episode 12: Outbound
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This week, in Greater Boston: Dimitri explores an ancient city in “To Atlantis;” Gemma explores a brand new city in “To Braintree;” and Nica goes back to where it all began in “To Wonderland.” All of that in the season finale of Greater Boston: Outbound. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes.   Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Cast James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alverez (she/her) Braden Lamb Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) and Mike Linden as the mysterious stranger (he/him) Also featuring Jim Johanson Marc Harmon Sam Musher and Jeff Van Dreason Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. To Atlantis is performed by David Fernandez Golden Riddles, Echoes and Points (Act III) by Lloyd Rodgers. Funeral Chorale by Emily Peterson Drum tracks by Jim Johanson Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter at InGreaterBoston. Greater Boston is written in part at The Writers' Room of Boston, a non-profit workspace for Boston-area writers. Find out more at WritersRoomofBoston.org. Dedication Dedication This episode is dedicated to the memories of Amanda Phillips, Allison Warmuth and our teacher Betsy Carpenter.  Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Notes Strong Language Apocalyptic imagery  Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2016
Episode 11: The Red Line Referendum
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This week in Greater Boston, Charlotte’s labor yields results in “Montgomery;” The Mayor of The Red Line prepares his grand entrance in “No “The””; and Michael has an unexpected confrontation at a bar in “Liberation.” All of that this week in Episode 11: The Red Line Referendum. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. Cast Braden Lam as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connoly (he/him) Mike Linden as the Wonderland ad announcer. Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. “Green Valley Waltz” and “Shove That Pigs Foot A Little Farther in the Fire” by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.  Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com.  Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Alcohol and alcoholism Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 02, 2016
Episode 10: Vox Populi
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This week in Greater Boston, Louisa and Nica wait for a mysterious visitor in “The Beekeeper,” Chuck Octagon talks to Greater Bostonians about the Red Line Referendum in “Man on the Street,” and Nica gives her farewell performance in “Open Mic.” All of that in Episode 10: Vox Populi. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes.  Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. Cast Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as the narrator (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Mike Linden as The Beekeeper (he/him), The Ford Taurus Owner (he/him), and a Citizen Who Hates the Red Line Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) and a Citizen Who Hates the Red Line Jim Johanson as Rusty (he/him) Michael Melia as Stoner Student Sally Heckle as Republican Saturn Lifter James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) and Ben Flaumenhaft as the Homeless Man (he/him) Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Muineira de Ruada by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Find us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Brief alcohol consumption Reference to quasi-legal drugs Severe emotional distress  Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2016
Episode 9: Leaps of Faith
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This week in Greater Boston, The Mayor of the Red Line draws a crowd in "Rally at Park St.;" Mallory recounts her political awakening in “Over and Down,” and Nica sends a message to Dimitri in “The Puzzle Box.” All of that in Episode 9: Leaps of Faith. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. Please consider supporting the show through our Patreon campaign. We’ve recently revamped our Patron levels with new rewards, including a chance to receive handwritten Postcards from Dimitri. You can also help the show by leaving us a review on iTunes or social media. Cast Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) and Arun Sanutti as Tyrell Fredricks (he/him) Also featuring Jim Johanson as Green Line Operator and Jeff Van Dreason as the Red Line Operator Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. “Reels” and “Farewell to Nigg” by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Drum tracks by Jim Johanson. Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Episode transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong Language Extreme peril Suicidal intent Reference to illegal drug use Criminal mischief Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2016
Episode 8: Message in a Bottle
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This week in Greater Boston, Dimitri exits the submarine in “The Wrong Ocean," Michael calls Nica with a special invitation, in “Gemini Nature" and Extinction Event orchestrates a lunchtime social in “The Seance.” All that in Episode 8: Message in a Bottle. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content Warnings at end of show notes. Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon. Cast James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him) Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) And Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Circus Music performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. Drum tracks by Jim Johanson. Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Twitter: @InGreaterBoston Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong Language Mild Gore Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 21, 2016
Episode 7: Divinations
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This week in Greater Boston, Louisa updates her calendar in Louisa Beyond Leon; Gemma takes time for a gut check in Gastromancy with Gemma; and Michael discovers a source of ancient wisdom in Thunder Over Thunder. This week in episode 7: Divinations.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content Warnings at end of show notes.  Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  Cast  Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Arun Sannutti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) James Capobianco as Extinction Event Poletti (he/him) Also featuring Jeff Van Dreason as the Fortune Teller and Freshly Fulfilled in Framingham, Mike Linden as Enlightened in Worcester and Ben Flaumenhaft as Trapped in Tewksberry. Interviews recorded with Greater Boston residents Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Music "Lowell, MA" by Marck Harmon “Red Apple Rag," "Blackberry Rag,” and "Circus Music" by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede "On Questions of Responsibility: Act II" by Lloyd Rogers. Drum tracks by Jim Johanson Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Episode transcripts are posted online at GreaterBostonShow.com.  Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Notes: Course Language Suicidal thoughts Alcoholism  Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 07, 2016
Episode 6: Sage Council
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This week, we get a glimpse into Leon’s mind in "Highlights from Leon’s Calendar;" Pandabear Poletti sends a letter to human resources in "On the Advice of Mary Wollstonecraft;" And Charlotte does the best work of her life in "The Background Artist." In Episode 6: Sage Council.  You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston.  Content warnings at end of show notes.  Production Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with recording and technical assistance from Marc Harmon.  Cast Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) James Capobianco as Pandabear Poletti (he/him) and The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him) Sam Musher as the CCSCC pitch woman; Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer Coolidge (she/her) Also featuring Marck Harmon Sam Musher Mike Linden Jeff Van Dreason and Jim Johanson Music Charlie on the MTA and Farewell to Nigg performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Drum tracks by Jim Johanson.  Some sound effects and music used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. E-mail us at info@GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonShow Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong Language Brief mention of sex, bondage Military sound effects (air raid/bombing) Reference to alcoholism/binge drinking Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2016
Episode 5: Geography Lessons
1970
This week in Greater Boston, Gemma takes Michael on a tour of the office in "ThirdSight Media and Environs." The Mayor of the Redline reveals his secret origin story in "Subterranean Mobile Communities." And Dimitri writes home about his sub-aquatic adventures in "Karaoke in International Waters." You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes.  Production Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Cast Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) James Olivia as Michael Tate (he/him) Arun Sannutti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Redline (he/him) Ben Flaumenhaft as the homeless man (he/him) James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis. (he/him) Also featuring Mike Linden, Sam Musher and Jeff Van Dreason Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Spanish Ladies by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Drum tracks by Jim Johanson. Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. E-mail us at info@GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonShow Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Brief use of particularly stupid slurs alluding to sexual orientation and developmental disabilities Depictions of drunkenness Depictions of bullying/homeless abuse  Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2016
Episode 4: Leon at the Watch Factory
2149
This week in Greater Boston, Mallory talks to the press about Leon's death at Wonderland, in "Mallory Flunks Out." Plus we hear spirited eulogies from Louisa, Michael, and Nica; all of that this week in "Leon at the Watch Factory." You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes.  Production Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.  Cast  Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Jeff Van Dreason as The Interviewer (he/him) Mike Linden as The Funeral Director (he/him) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Also featuring Laura Cunningham, Ben Flaumenhaft, Marck Harmon, Jim Johanson, Mike Linden, Sam Musher and Julia Propp Interview clips gathered from greater Boston residents.  Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Funeral Chorale for Concertina composed and performed by Emily Peterson. Drum tracks by Jim Johanson. Amazing Grace on hurdy gurdy performed by Adrienne Howard. Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources.  Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. E-mail us at info@GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonShow Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Depiction of drunkenness/alcoholic behavior Brief mention of illegal drug use Extended discussions of death Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2016
Episode 3: Professional Prognostication
2160
This week in Greater Boston, Gemma receives an anniversary gift from ThirdSight Media and immediately begins plotting its destruction in "The Crystal Ball;" Leon applies for a job from beyond the grave in "Will and Determination;" and Michael is not quite as down on his luck as he thinks in "Guy Without Truck." You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content Warnings at end of show notes. Production Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Cast Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Arun Sannuti as Tyrell Fredericks (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mike Linden as Guy Who Needs Truck (he/him) James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) Also featuring: Laura Cunningham Ben Flaumenhaft Jim Johanson Mike Linden Sam Musher and Jeff Vandreason Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Shove that Pig's Foot a Little Farther in the Fire performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. E-mail us at info@GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonShow Greater Boston is written in part at The Writers' Room of Boston, a non-profit workspace for Boston-area writers. Find out more at www.WritersRoomofBoston.org. Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content Warnings Strong language Adult themes Depictions of binge drinking/alcoholism Brief scatological humor Note: Ingesting glass powder will cause severe internal harm! For real, don't do that! Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2016
Episode 2: Working on the Railroad
2096
This week in Greater Boston, we meet three travelers on The Red Line: A pregnant woman has cabin fever in "Charlotte on the MBTA;" A fiery eccentric proposes a radical plan in "The Mayor of The Red Line;" and Louisa tackles her oddest photography assignment ever in "Red Line Wedding." You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Content warnings at end of show notes. Production Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Cast Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) James Capobianco as The Mayor of the Red Line (he/him) Summer Unsinn as Charlotte Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Julia Propp as Louisa Alvarez (she/her) Also featuring: Laura Cunningham Ben Flaumenhaft Marck Harmon Jim Johanson Mike Linden Sam Musher Julia Propp and Jeff Vandreason Interview clips gathered from greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Dream Music by Jeff Van Dreason. Drum tracks by Jim Johanson. Wedding music by Dave Fernandez. Cotton-Eyed Joe is performed by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede. Some music and sound effects used from public domain and creative commons sources. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. E-mail us at info@GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonShow Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings Strong language Prenatal depression Discussion of death Ostentatious displays of wealth Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2016
Episode 1: Family Riddles
1985
This week in Greater Boston, we meet three siblings: baby brother Dimitri hunts the Sasquatch in "Part-Time Cryptozoologists;" middle child Nica rubs shoulders with celebrities in "The Famous Bobbin Winder;" and eldest brother Leon dies on a roller coaster in "Disaster Planning." Content warnings at end of show notes. Production Written and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/GreaterBoston. Cast James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) and the Singer pitch man Jeff Van Dreason as BB Bosco (he/him) and Someday Cafe MC Interview clips gathered from greater Boston residents. Music Charlie on the MTA (intro/outro) is performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Tosa Waltz (Part-Time Crypto Zoologists) composed by Michael Cassidy and performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Additional music (Big Book of Riddles) by David Fernandez. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. E-mail us at info@GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GreaterBostonShow Sponsors Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Content warnings Strong language Death (Non-violent) (ambiguous suicide) Severe Anxiety Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2016
Trailer 1: "We Believe"
96
The time has come, fellow riders of The Red Line! The time for a transit transition! A railway revolution! A Subway Secession! Greater Boston -- A Speculative Audio Drama set in an alternate Boston. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Copyright 2015 - 2020 Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2016