Our Fair City

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6.8- The Rediscovey of Hope Mar 11, 2026

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In tonight’s seasonal retelling of the True History of the HartLife Corporation, we rejoin Simon Von Hagens (Dead Disposal Driver) and Theodora Thoreau Roosevelt (Window Washer and Amateur Naturalist) as they spelunk deeper into the caves and warrens below the city in search of the Queen of the AntPeople. Will they discover their new adversary, or will the come upon something much, much more dangerous to their corporate welfare? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Simon Von Hagens— Mark Soloff
Theodora Thoreau Roosevelt— Kat Evans
Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile
Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner

Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Photo shoot designed, produced, and directed by Ryan Schile, photography by Sebastian Orr, makeup by Tara Schile. Featuring (R to L) Tara Schile, Ryan Schile, Mark Soloff, Kat Evans. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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6.7- Lost and (Sometimes) Found Mar 04, 2026

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We return to our erstwhile heroes, Charles Wynn, Alison Dalton, and Cassandra Wilkins as they flee the ant menace through HartLife's ventilation system. Will they find safety, succor, and Cassie's family...or only more horror? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Alison Dalton— Nina O'Keefe
Charles Wynn— Jared Latore
Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner
Operator— Jeffrey Gardner

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

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6.6- The Tower Below Feb 25, 2026

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The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff
Vice President Carter— Clayton Faits
Waste Management Technician— Ele Matelan
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner
Greyson— David Rheinstrom
Old Man— Clayton Faits
Jack— Mark Soloff
Clear Skies Tim— Clint Worthington

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

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6.5- The Furlough Feb 18, 2026

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Loyal Policies- you know not to venture Outdoors. As you well know, it is cold, and there are wolves. Do not take any lessons in survival from this retelling of the True History of the HartLife corporation: it will not save you.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Simon von Hagens— Mark Soloff
Theodora Thorreau-Roosevelt— Lise "Kat" Evans
Emerson— Dean Yeager
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner

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

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6.4- Brains Surgery Feb 11, 2026

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We return to young Andrew Snidge, hapless yet helpful hero and recent recipient of firearm-based coaching strategies administered by Special Agent George Chamberlain. Will the good Doctors Caligari and Moro be able to save his life, or is this curtains for Snidge? Find out as the story of Our Fair City…continues.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Benedict— Mark Soloff
Balthazar— Antonio Brunetti
Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin
Dr. Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman
Clay— Clint Worthington
Sandy— Abby Doud
Dr. Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff

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

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6.3 - You Can't Go Home Again Feb 04, 2026

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Fleeing the Ant Menace, Alison Dalton, Charlie Wynn, and Cassie Wilkins fight their way towards an unlikely bastion of safety: the data extraction cells. Within, will they find certain refuge or only more horror? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Charles Wynn— Jared Latore
Alison Dalton— Nina O’Keefe
Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan
Erin Davenport— Abby Doud
The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner

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

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6.2- Safety in Numbers Jan 28, 2026

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The Ant invasion of the Tunnels continues, as we join the embattled forces of the Hendersonians in their quest for a safe refuge! But who are these newly rescued recruits? Will Sully, Dale, and Stephen become steadfast allies for the hapless revolutionaries, or a brewing danger in their midst? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Dale— Ben Aldred
Sully— Whitney Kraus Jones
Stephen— Ryan Bond
Jack— Mark Soloff
Clear Skies Tim— Clint Worthington
Greyson—David Rheinstrom
Old Man—Clayton Faits
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 Ali Cantarella. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.

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6.1- Friends Upstairs Jan 21, 2026

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We return to our retelling of the Great History of the HartLife corporation as the Ant Menace spills into the depths of the Tunnels through the new entrance carved by the mighty Geoship, the Hope of HartLife. As the Chitinous Menace rampages through the assembled Policies, will Cassie Wilkins, Charlie Wynn, and Alison Dalton make peace for long enough to escape- or will their inability to synthesize and maximize their resources effectively spell certain doom? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.

The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan
Charles Wynn— Jared Latore
Alison Dalton— Nina O’Keefe
Flint— Clayton Faits
Roman— Jeffrey Gardner
Streetsafe Officer—Ryan Schile
Assembled Policies— Eric McClelland, Tron Howard, Dave Romm, Staci Corcoran, Jamie Martin, Kale Ganann, David Gutsche, Jacob David Maurer, Richard Fish, Mitch Thompson, Jackie Casteel, Michael Gutsche, Mary Thompson, Ryan Rydberg, Rune Berg, Sophia Bull, Sonya Guggemos, Lisa Martin Ashley Jenkins

Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jacob Halton. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. Some crowd sounds recorded live at CONvergence 2014.

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Creator Chat: Season Five Jan 14, 2026

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We're back with our season Four chat, with writer and actor Mark Soloff and series creator Clayton chatting with Eleanor Hyde about the making of Season Five, Archibald FunnyPants, and more.

Trigger warnings for this episode: discussion of actors who have passed.

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5.10- The Roar of the Crowd Dec 17, 2025

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The Tunnels thrum, the city roars, and the Policies of HartLife are beside themselves- the long promised Launch Day has arrived. With the dastardly plans of Project Manager Charles Wynn revealed to a few and the Hendersonians closing in on the festivities on Level Omega, what will happen when the Hope of HartLife is finally set to its purpose? Find out, as the Fifth seasonal retelling of the history of Our Fair City comes to a close.

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Our Fair City was originally released between 2011 and 2018.

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The Narrator— Ansel Burch
Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan
Dr. Herbert West— Ryan Schile
Elizabeth— Tara Schile
Charles Wynn— Jared Latore
Alison Dalton— Nina O’Keefe
Old Man— Clayton Faits
Jack— Mark Soloff
Clear Skies Tim—Tyler Samples
Greyson— David Rheinstrom
Assistant to the Board of Directors— Jeffrey Gardner
George Chamberlain— Jim McDoniel
Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff
Pushed around in the Crowd— John M. Martin, Dave Romm, Richard Fish, Jacob David Maurer
Assembled Policies— Eric McClelland, Tron Howard, Dave Romm, Staci Corcoran, Jamie Martin, Kale Ganann, David Gutsche, Jacob David Maurer, Mitch Thompson, Jackie Casteel, Michael Gutsche, Mary Thompson, Ryan Rydberg, Rune Berg, Sophia Bull, Sonya Guggemos, Lisa Martin Ashley Jenkins

Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeau. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. Some crowd sounds recorded live at CONvergence 2014.

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