Best Roots Cellar Podcasts (2024)

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Season 6 Special Episode 5 "We Found The Root Cellar" From The Best Of Murder Phone 1:10:48

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This episode is from our "The Best Of Murder Phone" list ! Tony, Al and Joey were very disappointed after the first trip to Cape Cod in December of 2016. They found the general area of the root cellar so they knew it was there, but they needed a new plan of attack. We began to investigate Ground Penetrating Radar and after much investigation and so…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 24 – Kingfisher Festival 44:08

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With the funeral over, it’s the next morning and our heroes have a laundry list of places to be and things to do. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger A…

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Season 6 Episode 7 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler AKA The Bellingham Strangler” 1:02:35

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Bianchi continues to fake his innocence and on various phone calls you will hear him talk how it pisses him off that killers can’t be honest with victims families so they can have closure. This coming from someone who has murdered 12 girls and still feigns innocence. Tony and Al will cover the murders of Kimberly Martin the 9th victim and Cindy Hud…

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Episode 71 - Wellness Check 13:35

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John is here already. I am still in Jim's basement. How can I even explain this? Cast: Jamie Petronis as Nate Harlan Guthrie as John If you would like to listen to the show ad free, you can join the Patreon at any tier. The Cellar Letters is creating A Weekly Horror Audio Drama | Patreon The Cellar Letters is an Audio Drama created by Jamie Petroni…

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Season 6 Episode 6 “November Nightmare” 48:00

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This is November 1977 and it would become one of the most terrifying months in L,A history. The Hillside Stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kennith Bianchi were about to embark on a killing spree that would have the women of Los Angeles in a panic. As Ken Bianchi talks on recorded phone conversations about what a nice romantic guy he is, and professes hi…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 22 – Tales of Ispin Greenshield

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It is the time of Ispin’s funeral and there was much sadness and telling of tales. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusion as Rithandyl Yael…

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 4 “Solving The I-70 Killings Part 2” 59:45

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Guests: Bob Cyphers, Adam Murray and Aaron Murray Bob Cyphers knows this case better than most and Adam and Aaron Murray know the alleged killer better than anyone. Tony and Al thought it would be great to get them all back on the show, and give them a chance to ask each other questions relating to the crimes and the alleged killer. It’s been 32 ye…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 21 – Fish Pies

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Our heroes have a chance for some respite and a chance to see the sights of Vogler for the afternoon. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusio…

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Episode 70 - The Apology 16:16

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I am sick of waiting. I am going to talk to Jim right now whether he likes it or not. Cast: Jamie Petronis as Nate If you would like to listen to the show ad free, you can join the Patreon at any tier. The Cellar Letters is creating A Weekly Horror Audio Drama | Patreon The Cellar Letters is an Audio Drama created by Jamie Petronis. If you would li…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 20 – 5 Gold Apiece

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Our heroes have finally made it out of the cavern and figured out where they are. Now it’s time to dicker with Charleswood and get paid for their efforts. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizar…

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Season 6 Special Episode 3 Solving The I-70 Killings: with Guests Adam and Aaron Murray 1:21:31

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Tony and Al are trying to solve the identity of the I-70 killer. The case is 32 years old, but the detectives have never given up. With the help of todays guests we hope to give them the pieces of the puzzle that they need to finally close this case. These two men first became fans of Murder Phone and since then we have become friends. One day they…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 19 – The Corridor’s End

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Everyone’s here as we try to unpack what’s happened to Jovita and where exactly this Corridor exits in the town of Vogler. Are we having an adventure yet?! Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wiza…

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 2 with Guest Bob Cyphers 1:02:45

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Bob Cyphers spent his career as a news reporter and producer for CBS affiliate KMOV in St Louis. In 1992 he covered an unusual murder in nearby St Charles, Mo. that turned out to be the 1st of the I-70 Killings At the time he had no idea this would become part of his life. He joined a cold case task force in 2021 and has recently authored a book ti…

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Episode 69 - Root Cellar 12:23

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What the hell is in the basement... how did I miss this the whole time? Cast: Jamie Petronis as Nate If you would like to listen to the show ad free, you can join the Patreon at any tier. The Cellar Letters is creating A Weekly Horror Audio Drama | Patreon The Cellar Letters is an Audio Drama created by Jamie Petronis. If you would like to listen t…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 18 – Jovita Lives

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The battle in the corridor is over and we begin a new session with some sharp questions for exactly how Jovita has managed to get back up to her feet. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard wi…

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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 1 The I-70 Killings, History and Investigations 48:28

22d ago48:28

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It's been over 32 years since these killings happened and they are still unsolved. This cowardly killer would shoot defenseless victims in the back of the head for no apparent reason, and he has never been Identified. Tony and his dad will cover the series of murders, then they will follow information that was presented through the years as authori…

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Episode 68 - Freewriting 14:42

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I am going to give freewriting a try. Maybe it can lead to a revelation or two. Cast: Jamie Petronis as Nate Harlan Guthrie as John If you would like to listen to the show ad free, you can join the Patreon at any tier. The Cellar Letters is creating A Weekly Horror Audio Drama | Patreon The Cellar Letters is an Audio Drama created by Jamie Petronis…

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Feed Drop - Dead Space: Deep Cover 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Listen everyone. I freaking love Dead Space. It's an honor to be able to feature the show on my feed. Give it a listen! On the colonized moon of Ganymede, a brutal murder prompts reporter Emmeline Ayuba to go undercover with the mysterious Church of Unitology. Will she find the answers she is looking for, or will she become lost to the church as he…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 17 – Death Saves

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It’s the end of the session and things are not going well in this combat as our heroes make some rather poor decisions that result in… well, you’ll hear all about it. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qual…

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Season 6 Episode 5 The Hillside Stranglers “L.A. Women” 1:19:51

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The year is 1976 and Kenny is 25 years old and moving away from mommy with a whole bunch of problems. Tony shares many phone conversations with Bianchi covering his move to L.A. and his feelings about woman. These are all lies of course because Ken Bianchi has never revealed the real truth about the ruthless killer he is. As an adult Bianchi’s beha…

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Episode 67 - Session 1-B Part 2 14:49

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I listened to more of this tape... damn it Dad... what the hell did you do? Cast: Jamie Petronis as Nate Nathan Lunsford as Nathan Erika Sanderson as Therapist If you would like to listen to the show ad free, you can join the Patreon at any tier. The Cellar Letters is creating A Weekly Horror Audio Drama | Patreon The Cellar Letters is an Audio Dra…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 16 – Poisoning the Undead

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It’s a tough fight in the corridor against difficult undead for our heroes. But they’ve been in worse situations… actually they haven’t. And they are only level 2. It’s going to get messy. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twy…

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Season 6 Episode 4 Ken Bianchi: “The Demon Teeth of The Hillside Strangler” 1:12:05

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Tony shares a phone clip with Bianchi’s mom that has never been revealed before. When Kenny was 4 or 5 he got 3 sets of front teeth. She asked the dentist if he would be a demon, and if he would go crazy later in life. Talk about foreshadowing isn’t it ironic that this guy truly is a demon. Bianchi’s adopted father Nick Bianchi died suddenly in 196…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 15 – Willow Wisps

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It’s the top of the sixth session and it is looking dire in the dark corridor beneath Charleswood’s house. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron In…

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Season 6 Episode 3 Ken Bianchi: The Trial of the Hillside Strangler “Nature or Nurtured” 1:12:40

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Last week Tony covered the terrible effects of ABS Abandoned Baby Syndrome. We know how bad Ken’s first 3 months were and now we will hear some of what the rest of his childhood was like. Tony will quote comments from some of the Medical reports that go back as far as the 1950s. Here are a few examples: “The relationship between Ken and his adoptiv…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 14 – The Root Cellar

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Our heroes, broke in Vogler, have picked up a quest from watch repairman, Charleswood, and hope to make good on their promise to ‘deal with the ghost in his root cellar.’ But it’s all going to fall apart. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica P…

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Season 6 Episode 2 Francis Bianchi “Loving Mother or Evil Step Mom” 1:29:20

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This episode we are going back to Ken’s early years and we’ll see some of the reasons he turned out the way he did. Frances Bianchi and Tony became good friends so you will hear a lot of conversation from her during this season. As we get into the story we’ll see that it was a really complicated relationship between mother and son. A true Oedipus c…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 13 – A Ghostly Quest

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While at the Brass Crab in Vogler our heroes have been offered a minor quest that will shape the entire adventure to come. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Blad…

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Season 6 Episode 1 The Trial of Ken Bianchi “The Hillside Strangler” 1:05:20

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Ken Bianchi’s life long wish was that his story could be told to the world to prove his innocence. This season we will grant his wish and present his case. Ken through old phone calls and letters will act as his defense lawyer and try to lie over and over again to prove he is an innocent victim. Tony and his dad will be the prosecutors and present …

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 12 – The Brass Crab 31:15

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We’ve arrived in Vogler and now it’s time for the players to get a chance to get to know each other. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusion…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 11 – Vogler 30:05

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We conclude the 4th session with some delightful roleplay and introductions to the town of Vogler. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusion a…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 10 – Resolving Combats 33:54

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Our three combat scenes are resolved for good or ill, but it is now obvious to our players that death, true death, for their characters is on the line in this game. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualin…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 9 – Three Combats 29:24

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We begin our 4th session in the heat of battle, the first of the prelude components of this module. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusion …

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 8 – Round One 23:55

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It’s the end of the second session and our heroes are all split up, and we’re going to attempt three different combat scenarios happening for six different players. Wish us luck. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskw…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 7 – Scotch Darnit 29:53

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We continue on our journey to Vogler to the funeral of Sir Ispin Greenshield. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusion as Rithandyl Yaeldrin …

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 6 – Candle in a Window 32:31

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We continue our third adventure with the groups set out for Vogler and Twylith and Rithandyl encountering a cottage in the woods. Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming…

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 5 – Travel in Pairs 32:15

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It’s time to begin our third session as our heroes make their way from where they are to where they are going to. Vogler. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusion as Rithandyl Yaeldrin the Qualinesti Sorcerer of Lunitari Allison Kwantes as Saffron Copperpots the Hill …

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Shadow of the Dragon Queen – Episode 4 – Final Introductions 39:01

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We conclude our second session with final moments, a day in the life and a letter… Grab a seat and a frothy mug of draft beer from the bar as Tavern Tales introduces our in house table game for your enjoyment. Starring: Danica Powersmith as Twylith Duskwood the Qualinesti Wizard with dreams of becoming a Bladesinger Aaron Infusion as Rithandyl Yael…

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