Our Fair City

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7.15- Blood for Blood Oct 21, 2026

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Those who would deface the tower, inside and out, must be punished. The poisonous words of the Hendersonians are just as dangerous- if not more so - as the grapple-cannons of the StormHawks and the mandibles of their Ant allies. Resist the urge to feel any sympathy for these traitors and Outsiders, Loyal Policy- and HartLife will reward you.

Stay tuned after the episode for a special word from Creative Director Clayton Faits about HartLife NFP and the current American political climate.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

A special note- this episode has several fairly intense moments, so if you have concerns we strongly recommend reading the content advisories before listening.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Cumulus Jane— Kat Evans
Moose— Jeffrey Gardner
Doctor Moro— Mark Soloff
Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile
Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin
Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile
Office Worker 1— Matt Fletcher
Office Worker 2— Ele Matelan
Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman
Switchblades Cobalt— Ele Matelan
Old Man— Clayton Faits
Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas
Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples
Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff
Janine— Kat Evans
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner

Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Clayton Faits and Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Greg Browe. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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7.14- Hostile Negotiations Oct 14, 2026

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We apologize that you must hear more of the Outsiders, Loyal Policy. The events contained within this True Retelling of the History of the HartLife corporation may be shocking- that any could even think to threaten the sanctity and safety of our Glorious Tower is horrific. Hold your company-mandated loved ones close, my dear Policies, and don't make a sound- the Outsiders will be defeated. They must be. They must.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Cumulus Jane— Kat Evans
Vice President Herman— Zach Valenti
Benny— Kamron Palmer
Moose— Jeffrey Gardner
Hopper— Stephanie Murphy
Doctor Moro— Mark Soloff
Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile
Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin
Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile
Old Man— Clayton Faits
Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas
Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples
Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff
Sully— Whitney Kraus Jones
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner

Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by . Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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7.13- The Labor of Lies Oct 07, 2026

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Dearest Policies, we know you hesitate to return to the warrens of the MolePeople. Truly, I find them as disturbing as you do. Believe me, though- if you are to preserve the glory of the HartLife Corporation, you must understand all of its True History. Listen closely, Loyal Policies, and learn from the sins of Loamy the MolePerson and her disciples of No.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Loamy— Kat Evans
Limey— Lauren Faits
Schist— Lauren Shippen
Peat— Jared Latore
Chert— Lauren Faits
Sandy— Abby Doud
Clay— Clint Worthington
Ash— David Rheinstrom
Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner
The Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. Orr
Nathan— Clayton Faits
Shale— Jeffrey Gardner

Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ali Cantarella. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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7.12- Down the Drain Sep 30, 2026

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Remember, Loyal Policy- in the service of the Company, all work is noble. HartLife has invested in you, and so you must invest your thoughts, labor, and even your life back into the corporate good. Without the Company, you are nothing. Serve the Directors.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Chesley— Ele Matelan
Kameryn— Matt Fletcher
Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples
Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas
Old Man— Clayton Faits
Greyson— David Rheinstrom
Archie— Mark Soloff
Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner

Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Clayton Faits and Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeau and Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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7.11 - What's Left Behind Sep 23, 2026

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Welcome back, Loyal Policy, to Our Fair City. Today, we take you to the terrifying Outside, to monitor the progress of that fiendish group of Outsiders, the crew of the downed Lightning Rig StormHawk. With their new chitinous allies and the captive Doctors West and Moro, Elizabeth and Andrew in tow, they make their way towards the Tower---but for what purpose? Find out as the story of Our Fair City...continues.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Hopper— Stephanie Murphy
Moose— Jeffrey Gardner
Benny— Kamron Palmer
Cumulus Jane— Kat Evans
Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile
Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin
Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile
Katherine Sullivan— Whitney Kraus Jones

Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies Sep 16, 2026

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Each level of the Tower is different. Amenities and environments are tailored to the needs of the Policies who dwell there. Of course the Managerial class requires a greater degree of comfort than tunnel dwelling Policies. How else would our society function? The intricate, careful work of the Vice Presidents, Managers, and other leaders requires a clear head and gentle life.

You would not disturb this careful balance by demanding more than is your due, would you Loyal Policy? Of course not.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston
Switchblades Cobalt— Ele Matelan
Waiter— Zev Valancy
Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman
Josh— David Rheinstrom
Jenny— Marsha Harman
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner

Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon, with additional music from Bensound. Episode art by Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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Midseason Break- Record/Record Sep 09, 2026

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This Halloween, HartLife is proud to present “Record/Record” by Mark Harrison- a finalist from the 2013 Deathscribe International Festival of Horror Audiodrama. This piece was originally produced live at the 2013 festival, which was produced by WildClaw Theatre.

Alan Jenson— Jared Latore

Written by Mark Harrison. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by DJ Catnip. Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by David Rheinstrom, with Ryan Schile. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. With special thanks to Ryan Schile, David Rheinstrom, Ele Matelan, Allie Kunkler, Sarah D Espinoza, Brian Amidei, Aly Renee Amidei, Scott T. Barsotti, and everyone at WildClaw Theatre and the Deathscribe Festival.

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7.9- The StormHawk Revisited Sep 02, 2026

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Shun the Outsider, Loyal Policy. Their un-businesslike conduct and unguided thoughts will only lead you astray. Even if these Outsiders were once Loyal Policies of the HartLife Corporation- nothing can live outside of our Company's warm embrace. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Hopper— Stephanie Murphy
Moose— Jeffrey Gardner
Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile
Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff
Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile
Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin
Punted Rigger— DJ Catnip
Cumulus Jane— Kat Evans

Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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7.8- The Executor Aug 26, 2026

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Everything and Everyone in HartLife has a proper place. When Policies are forced outside of their proper location, all order breaks down.

Aren't we lucky to have an upstanding and loyal Policy like Executor Teju Valentine to ensure our safety and security? He will surely do whatever is necessary to make sure we are cared for.

Whatever is necessary.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas
Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston
Old Man— Clayton Faits
Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff
Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples
Greyson— David Rheinstrom
Seedy Borrower— Dan Granata
Old Lady— Ele Matelan
Tower Watch Officer— Sean Kelley
Switchblades Cobalt— Ele Matelan
Antimonious Strang— Dave Stecco

Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ryan Schile. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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7.7 - Orders are Orders Aug 19, 2026

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Loyal Policies- we all have our place in HartLife. The Directors guide us, fulfilling their immortal will as our Founders and Protectors. StreetSafe observes us at all times, making sure we are true in action to what resides in all of our hearts. The Actuaries prognosticate, prophesying the continued success of the Company as its will resounds through the ages.

It is a M.O.L.E.'s job to serve, to follow orders, and to obey. Nothing else. Listen with horror as one M.O.L.E. violates this sacred dictum, with terrifying results.

Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Loamy— Kat Evans
Ash— David Rheinstrom
Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner
The Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. Orr
Peat— Jared Latore

Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Kat Janda. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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