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Michael Kills You With Laughter Apr 01, 2024

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Ready to DIE??? Hope you have your will and testament ready to go as Michael John Improta sets out to kill you with his jokes! When was the last time you laughed so hard you couldn't breathe? Could be today!

This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time.

This episode was created by Michael John Improta. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Jake Banasiewicz. Sound designed by Anthony Sertel Dean. Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov. Special thanks this episode to Chris Heard, Annabell Mizrahi, Rob Neill, Julia Melfi, Mike Manship.

Content Warnings: alcohol abuse, death

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Joey Unlocks the Secret to Preserving His Dog's Immortality Mar 18, 2024

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode: love, loss, biting, singing, barking, pooping, and learning how to (or not) say goodbye.

This episode was created by Joey Rizzolo. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Jake Banasiewicz. Sound designed by Anthony Sertel Dean. Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov The painting of Marty is by Jen Tracy - JenTheTracy on Etsy. Special thanks this episode to Kendra Duran, Brooke Carrick, Avery Rizzolo, Jen Tracy, Jim, Debbie, Allyson, Ken, and Marty McFly. No thanks to Dolly Parton (the dog, that is).

Content warnings: death, suicide

MJ Writes The Perfect Musical Jan 01, 2024

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode: Teen angst, older wiser lesbians, an obsession with Avril Lavigne, driving in the car with your crush, dead dads…MJ takes a page out of Alison Bechdel's book and attempts the impossible.

This episode was created by MJ Farrell Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to Kate Jones, Anooj Bhandari, Katy Kay Chelena, Val Ramirez, Lucia Arias.

Chan Finds Julia's Soulmate Nov 20, 2023

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode: Chan's putting her queer matchmaking skills to the test and is in hot pursuit of Julia's soulmate...if soulmates even exist… Think you or someone you know might be a good match for Julia? Head to bit.ly/juliasbiglove and make yourself known!

This episode was created by Chan Lin Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to Toni, Julia, Stephanie and the Hot Tender Jocks, Diana, Robin, Arif, Rachel, MJ, Lucia, the Pride Basketball League, Nightcap, Cubbyhole, The Woods, and all the queer singles who ever believed in Chan.

Jake Sends a Cow Over the Moon Nov 06, 2023

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode: hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle…WTF how is a cow gonna jump over the moon? Who even wrote that nursery rhyme? How big is the average cow? Can you milk a bull? Is there such thing as "over" in space? Can a person sustain pure joy across their lifetime? Listen as Jake attempts to answer all these questions...and more.

This episode was created by Jake Banasiewicz. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to Barrett and Sunset View Creamery

Mike Jousts Windmills Oct 23, 2023

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode, listen as our own "Manship of La Mancha" attempts to make an NBA roster. Check out Mike's TikTok here.

This episode was created by Mike Manship. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to Gary Belsky, Karen, Bee, and Calvin Manship, Jonathan Krieger, and Sharine Wittkopp

Val Spins Gold Oct 09, 2023

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode, we get alchemical, as Val looks to morph and transmute, claiming the power of gold and gas.

This episode was created by Val Ramirez. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to Neo-Futurists Annie Levin, Amelia Bethel, Anooj Bhandari, Brent Whiteside, Carter, Chan, Greg Lakhan, Jackson Bird, Jake Banana, Katie Kay Chelena, Kyra Sims, Lee LeBreton, Michael John Improta, Mike Manship, Michaela Farrell, Rob Neill, Ryan Juda, and Yael Haskal!

Brent is Reborn Sep 25, 2023

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode, on his 10 year New Yorkiversary Brent retraces his steps, from his first apartment to the auditions that he took. He wonders, do dreams have an expiration date?

This episode was created by Brent Whiteside. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to Michael John Improta, Carter, Jay, Rob Neill, and Brent's Mom.

Anooj Gets Away with Counterfeit Sep 11, 2023

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode, Anooj gets into fruit and fraud.

This episode was created by Anooj Bhandari. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to Anooj's dad.

Lee Conjures a Ghost Aug 28, 2023

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This season on Hit Play, we are facing impossible tasks – one audio experiment at a time. This episode, Lee taps in to the history of one of New York's East Village's hidden treasures.

This episode was created by Lee LeBreton. Hit Play is produced by Anthony Sertel Dean and Julia Melfi Our sound designer is Anthony Sertel Dean Our logo is by Gabriel Drozdov Special thanks this episode to the New York Historical Society, NYC LGBT Historic Sites project, and the Mob Queens Podcast.

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