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Presenting: Sidequesting Sep 07, 2026

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Sidequesting Episode 3.8: Silent Treatment,

Transcript here.

This episode was written and produced by Tal Minear with dialogue editing by Brad Colbroock. Eryx was voiced by Stephen Indrisano.

Cella was voiced by Bonni Calderwood-Aspinwall. Sequoyah was voiced by Tal Minear.

The voice of Rion was Tal Minear.

⁠⁠Sidequesting⁠⁠ is a fantasy podcast about avoiding the main plot. It follows an adventurer who’s willing to help anyone out, as long as they’re not being asked to deal with the scary wizard that everyone keeps talking about.

If you like indie audio fiction, new takes on fantasy tropes, lighthearted stories, queer joy, or avoiding the main plots of life, you'll love Sidequesting! You can find out more about the show and support them on⁠⁠kickstarter⁠⁠ by going to⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠.

Funding this production supports indie art and queer creatives in a world where that support is increasingly hard to find. If you've been looking for lighthearted family-friendly fantasy stories with modern representation, you've found it! Listen to Sidequesting on your favorite podcast app, and don't forget to check out the crowdfunding campaign at ⁠⁠sidequestingpod.com⁠⁠!

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Presenting: EAR•WAX Magazine Jul 07, 2026

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Subscribe to the EAR•WAX podcast wherever you listen to Greater Boston!

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Presenting: Dark Heights Jun 15, 2026

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Today we're presenting a new show from Realm.

Dark Heights.

A small California town— and three people within it— become the targets of an ancient evil.

Tess Bellamy’s return home is anything but triumphant. She’s decided Hollywood isn’t for her, resigned to a normal life of caring for her ailing mother. Linna Severand would be a powerful sorceress...if she could escape her family’s mansion, and usurp their control of her magic. Gabriel Majeaux once tried to save the world from evil. Now he’s the last of his kind, moving from place to place to avoid detection.

After a series of horrifying events, their lives collide...and if they aren’t prepared, it’s unlikely they’ll survive.

Created and written by CD Miller. Narrated by Dion Graham, Julia Whelan, and Neil Hellegers.

To listen to more episodes, or to get more information, check out: https://www.realm.fm/shows/dark-heights

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Presenting: The Perfect Sentence Jul 08, 2025

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The Perfect Sentence is an audio fiction concept album written by Jeff Van Dreason and Oliver Morris (Kane and Feels). It's coming out on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other music streaming services on Friday, July 11th.

There will be an online listening party on July 10th at 10pm EST. Click here to register for the Zoom event.

Click here to purchase the album from Bandcamp and gain access to three songs now before the official release date!

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Presenting: Exercises in Sound Jun 10, 2025

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PRESENTING: Exercises in Sound, an exploration of narrative sound design

Written and sound designed by Alexander Danner and directed by James Oliva.

Performed by Jordan Higgs and Jordan Stillman.

Theme music by Katherine Seaton.

Tile art by Sam Twardy.

Exercises in Sound is inspired by Raymond Queaneau's Exercises in Style and Matt Madden's 99 Ways to tell a story , which conducted similar experiments in the forms of prose fiction and comics respectively.

Funded in part by by grants from HartLife NFP and Emerson College.

Find transcripts online at ExercisesinSound.com. For news and updates subscribe to the ThirdSight Media newsletter .

Exercises in Sound is a ThirdSight Media production.

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Great Me Away Nov 26, 2024

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Give Me Away is a Gideon Media Production, written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, and starring Sean Williams and Rebecca Comtois, along with many more talented actors and crew.

Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media production, created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.

This episode was written by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.

CAST

This episode features:

Sean Williams as Graham/Joshua

Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis

James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis

and Rebecca Comtoi as Liz/Robin

MUSIC

Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede

Chiptune Charlie on the MTA by Neil Johnson

All other music by Adam Blau.

CONTENT NOTES

Strong Language
References to alleged terrorism
References to incarceration
Discussion of death
References to death of a sibling
Depictions of anxiety & ADHD

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Give Me Boston Nov 21, 2024

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CREDITS:

Give Me Away is a Gideon Media Production, written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, and starring Sean Williams and Rebecca Comtois, along with many more talented actors and crew.

Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.

This episode was written by Mac Rogers and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.

CAST

This episode features:

Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby
Rebecca Comtois as Liz/Robin
and Bob Raymonda as T Operator

MUSIC

Farewell to Nigg and Childgrove by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede

Content Notes

Discussions of asexuality and misconceptions / accusations of faking behavior
Discussions of aliens and integration (two consciousnesses joining into one being)
Discussions of former abusive and controlling romantic partners

Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production. Give me Away is a Gideon Media Production.

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Halloween Special: The Bee-tamorphosis Oct 29, 2024

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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with support from Amanda McCormack, T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf.

This episode was written by Bob Raymonda, with additional dialogue by Alexander Danner. Sound design by Alexander Danner and dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.

This episode featured:

Cornelius Mohr as Sean from Brockton
and Alexander Danner as The Narrator

Transcripts are available on our website at GreaterBostonShow.com.

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Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media production.

Content notes

Strong language
Murder of a family (by cartoon bees)
Transformation into an insect

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Halloween Special: Night of the Living Red Oct 22, 2024

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Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda,Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.

This episode was written and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason, with additional dialogue by Alexander Danner.

CAST

This episode features:

Alexander Danner as The Narrator
Ian DePriest as Brian Brown
Bob Raymonda as Pissed Off Passenger
and Alexander Danner, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Jeff Van Dreason as Zombies.

We'll be back next Tuesday with another Halloween Freight. Check out our very own Bob Raymonda's show Forgive Me for an episode written by Jeff and starring Jeffrey Cranor from Welcome to Night Vale.

CONTENT WARNINGS:

Zombies
Zombie like-deaths, including human consumption
Undead groaning about undead infrastructure
Obvious metaphors

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Halloween Special: Hanigull Oct 15, 2024

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Based on a true story. Seriously. There is a Seagull that eats Pigeons in Boston Common. Times are tough for sea birds, I guess.

Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda,Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.

This episode was written by Theo Wolf and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason.

CAST

This episode features:

Alexander Danner as The Narrator and a Pigeon and James Johnston Kelly McCabe Jordan Stillman Jeff Van Dreason

as Pigeons.

We'll be back next Tuesday with another Halloween Freight. Check out our very own Bob Raymonda's show Forgive Me for an episode written by Jeff and starring Jeffrey Cranor from Welcome to Night Vale.

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