Best Amp Tirado Podcasts (2024)

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Gloria Jones In Conversation 47:56

8m ago47:56

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KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, returns for its fourth season. Co-hosts Novena Carmel (KCRW) and Michael Barnes (KCRW / KPFK / Artform Radio) guide you through eight wildly different and deeply human stories, each set against the kaleidoscopic backdrop of LA’s soul and R&B scene of the 1950s-1970s. Support KCRW’s original pr…

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Talking Fela Kuti with Sandra Izsadore 41:48

13d ago41:48

41:48

KCRW’s relationship with Fela Kuti goes back to 1980, when KCRW’s Tom Schnabel and Roger Steffens were connected with the mighty Afrobeat innovator while he was still imprisoned in Nigeria. Six years later, once Fela was free and clear to tour internationally, he came to Los Angeles and visited KCRW in person, again with Tom Schnabel. The connectiv…

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Larry Mizell Live in Conversation at KCRW HQ 45:40

15d ago45:40

45:40

KCRW’s acclaimed music documentary podcast, Lost Notes, returns for its fourth season. Co-hosts Novena Carmel (KCRW) and Michael Barnes (KCRW / KPFK / Artform Radio) guide you through eight wildly different and deeply human stories, each set against the kaleidoscopic backdrop of LA’s soul and R&B scene of the 1950s-1970s. Support KCRW’s original pr…

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Nia Andrews & Terrace Martin on Reggie Andrews 48:33

2M ago48:33

48:33

Lost Notes brings you behind-the-scenes conversations with Nia Andrews and Terrace Martin about the legendary Reggie Andrews.By KCRW

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Do What You Want To Do: The Legacy of Reggie Andrews 49:26

3M ago49:26

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Lost Notes examines the legacy of Reggie Andrews, a world-class musician, producer, and mentor who changed the lives of countless young musicians in South LA. Andrews spent more than four decades in the LAUSD school system, teaching and mentoring generations of notable musicians: Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, Cameron Graves, Ronald Bruner Jr. …

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Dear Ruth: How Ruth Dolphin (Re-)Built a Musical Empire 43:18

3M ago43:18

43:18

Lost Notes celebrates the life of Ruth Dolphin, who went from being a terrified widow with four kids to the mother of an LA musical empire.By KCRW

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Go with the Flow: Community, Virality, and the Politics of Dancing 37:55

4M ago37:55

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Lost Notes presents a story about Soul Train, the Slauson Shuffle, and what’s lost – and found – when a regional dance suddenly belongs to the world.By KCRW

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Places & Spaces: The Mizell Brothers’ LA Alchemy 43:11

4M ago43:11

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Lost Notes introduces a pair of brothers - one from NASA, the other from Motown - who launched an entire musical universe from their Hollywood Hills hideout.By KCRW

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Kendrick Lamar and the big samples (from “Switched on Pop”) 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

Lost Notes returns with a brand new episode next Wednesday. To tide you over, we’re featuring a deep dive into Kendrick Lamar’s 2022 album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers from our friends at Switched on Pop.By KCRW

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Viva Tirado: The South/East LA Connection 24:14

5M ago24:14

24:14

Lost Notes explores how the song “Viva Tirado” exemplifies the inter-generational musical conversation between LA’s Black and Brown communities.By KCRW

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My Lady’s Frustration: How Fela Kuti Found Afrobeat in LA 31:29

5M ago31:29

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Lost Notes explores how Fela Kuti’s time in LA in 1969 was instrumental in the creation of his legendary Afrobeat sound.By KCRW

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Mavs Trade Going Well & 33 Gafford S4 EP65 55:18

6M ago55:18

55:18

Mavs Trade, Gafford 33 FG in a Row, Luka Triple Double Monster, Mavs last 17 Games! Impromptu Dirtbag Chronicles Top 3 Bottom 3 Grilled Meats --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelegfaded/support

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Mojo on Trial: The Seedy, Greedy World of Ruth Christie 33:49

6M ago33:49

33:49

Lost Notes details the darkly hilarious schemes of record-label magnate Ruth Christie, who instigated one of the most absurd court cases in music history.By KCRW

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The True Story of ‘Tainted Love’ 29:38

6M ago29:38

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Long before “Tainted Love” was an ‘80s anthem, it was a 1965 B-side by LA’s Gloria Jones. We trace the song’s journey from a warehouse floor to the annals of pop history.By KCRW

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Backstage #20 - Final Thoughts 48:14

6M ago48:14

48:14

This week we wrap up with some last thoughts from David and Amani! Content Notes: Spoilers for Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring David K Barnes, Amani Zardoe, and Lowri Ann Davies Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies Sound De…

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Backstage! #19 - The Proscriptions 31:04

6M ago31:04

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This week we have a final chat with Dr. Emma Southon about what actually happened with the infamous Proscriptions. Content Notes: Spoilers for Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring David K Barnes, Amani Zardoe, Dr. Emma Southon…

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Backstage! #18 - Making Murder Funny 32:34

6M ago32:34

32:34

Things are heating up in Rome as murder, mayham, and malcontent run rampant. This week we look at how to find the humor in the macabre. Content Notes: Spoiler for Episodes 16 and 18 SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring David K Barnes, Grace Knight, Rob Vale…

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Backstage! #17 - Meet the Multi-Rolers 27:54

7M ago27:54

27:54

This week, we analyze the many talents of our voiceactors playing multiple parts in one production. Content Notes: SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Ryan Hopevere Anderson, Karim Kronfli, Tom Crowley, and Lowri Ann Davies Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davi…

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Backstage! #16 - Writing the Triumvirs 35:54

7M ago35:54

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This week, we chat with writer Grace Knight and creator David K Barnes about writing the Triumvirs and their particular fictional flavours Content Notes: SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring David K Barnes and Grace Knight Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies…

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How bout those Mavs, Cowboys, Fantasy Football? S4 E64 1:00:00

7M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Mavs Talk, not doing so well! Luka Balling though! How bout those Cowboys?! Fun season BUT playoff disaster! Top 3 Bottom 3 Breads! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelegfaded/support

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Backstage! #15 - Meet the Actors, Part 3 18:44

7M ago18:44

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This week, we continue getting to know the cast. This time we discuss listeing to your own work, the differences from the start to the end of the series, and the difficult parts of recording Content Notes: SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lara Sawalha, …

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Backstage! #14 - Sex and Orgies 29:25

7M ago29:25

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In this spicy behind the scenes, we talk with Amani and David about the historical and political context of orgies in Ancient Rome and the practical difficulties of desgining "the orgy episode" Content Notes: Discussions of sex and sexuality SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & A…

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Backstage! #13 - Writing Historical Fiction 26:24

7M ago26:24

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This week we chat with Sarah Shachat and David K Barnes to talk about writing historical fiction Content Notes: Discussions of: Historical medical procedures, homophobia, misogyny, classism Mentions of: Covid-19 pandemic, quarantine, spiders, transphobia, sexual abuse, enslavement SFX: Crowds, beeps Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Da…

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Backstage! #12 - Directing 27:52

8M ago27:52

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This week Lowri and Amani discuss directing such a large and in depth series Content Notes: SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lowri Ann Davies and Amani Zardoe Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Davies Sound Designer - Lowri Ann Davies and Catherine Rinella Mas…

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Backstage! #11 - Writing Pirates 35:13

8M ago35:13

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This week, we sit in with David K. Barnes, Octavia Bray, and Tom Crowley to discuss the making of the Pirate Arc! Content Notes: SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lowri Ann Davies, David K Barnes, Tom Crowley and Octavia Bray Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann …

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Backstage! #10 - Meet the Actors, Part 2 20:02

8M ago20:02

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This week, we hear a selection of cast members talk about the dream roles, the challenges of working in the audio medium, and what they love about their characters Content Notes: SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lara Sawalha, Sarah Lambie, Andy Secombe,…

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Backstage! #9 - Editing Perspective 27:56

8M ago27:56

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Join the Lowri Katie and Cathy team for a peak into the specific challenges of editing together a large cast and sound design project like Cry Havoc! Content Notes ● SFX: Crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lowri Ann Davies, Katie Seaton and Catherine Rinella D…

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Announcement: 2023 Holiday News from Rusty Towers 7:34

8M ago7:34

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This announcement from CEO Alexander J Newall includes RQ Network shows to check out, a review of RQ Originals, including the brand new Neon Inkwell and the now fully released Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later, as well as a summary of the exciting new merchandise partnerships from this year (in case you need some last minute gifts!) There is also a Sp…

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Backstage! #8 - Creating a Cast 23:39

8M ago23:39

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We took a long time making sure we had just the right talent to bring Rome to life, April and Amani talk about the process! Content Notes ● SFX: Crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lowri Ann Davies, Amani Zardoe, and April Sumner Dialogue Editor – Lowri Ann Dav…

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Backstage! #7 - The Music of Rome 28:44

9M ago28:44

28:44

Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later is our first scored project, sit with us in a chat with the composer Sam Jones and director Amani Zardoe to hear how it happens! Content Notes ● SFX: Crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lowri Ann Davies, Amani Zardoe, and Sam Jone…

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November 2023 Recap (S4: E63) 1:33:13

9M ago1:33:13

1:33:13

Cowboys Talk: Thanksgiving game and overall season review Mavs Talk Record Lively Injury Mid-Season Tournament talk Luka & Kyrie's chemistry Other NBA topics, Wemby Watch Munie's Wedding Recommendations Top3 Bottom3 (Both) - Most Overrated and Underrated NBA Teams, historically not current --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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Backstage! #6 - Roman Theatre 34:52

9M ago34:52

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Today we dicuss the real drama of Roman history: the theatre Content Notes: Discussions of: Historical Sexism Mentions of: slavery SFX: Crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lowri Ann Davies, David K Barnes, Rafaella Marcus, Dr Emma Southon Dialogue Editor – Lowr…

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Backstage! #5 - Cults and Religion 31:42

9M ago31:42

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Today we dicuss cults and the history of religions in Ancient Rome, in particular Mithras! Content Notes: Cults & Rituals Alcohol & Alcohol Use Knives Discussions of: Human Sacrifice, fraternities SFX: Crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lowri Ann Davies, David…

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Backstage! #4 - Gladitorial Games 36:31

10M ago36:31

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Today we continue chatting with Dr. Emma Southon about the history of Rome, in this case the famous entertainment of Gladitorial competition Content Notes: Murder Violence & Injury Enslavement Dehumanising Animal Cruelty Disscusions of: Weaponry, inc. knives, swords, javelins, enslavement, prisoners of war, death, blood, suicide Mentions of: Execut…

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Backstage! #3 - Write Your Story! Ask a Historian Later 28:18

10M ago28:18

28:18

Today we meet Dr. Emma Southon, a brilliant historical consultant, and every historical audio drama needs a brilliant historical consultant. Even if those audio dramas then go on to take occasional liberties with the facts provided.... Content Notes: Discussions of: Alcohol Mentions of: Murder, political corruption, food SFX: Crowds Directed by Ama…

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Backstage! #2 - Meet the Actors: Part 1 19:15

10M ago19:15

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This week, we hear a selection of cast members talk about the dream roles, the challenges of working in the audio medium, and what they love about their characters Content Notes: SFX: crowds Directed by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Featuring Lara Sawalha, Sarah Lambie, Andy Secombe,…

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Lost Notes Returns with the True Story of ‘Tainted Love’ 29:38

10M ago29:38

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‘Lost Notes’ returns for Season 4 with a special preview episode about the song “Tainted Love,” and its lesser-known origins as a forgotten ‘60s soul gem from LA.By KCRW

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So much sports!!! (S4: E63} 1:23:52

10M ago1:23:52

1:23:52

(Mavs) Opening Game, Line-Up, Closing the Game. So many Local Sports playing right now!(Funny) Man....I love it when.....T3B3 Sports Plays--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onelegfaded/support

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Backstage at Cry Havoc! 29:14

10M ago29:14

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Welcome to the first instalment of Backstage at Cry Havoc! In this weekly companion series we'll be going backstage with the cast and creatives of Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later to find out more about the creation of the show. This week, host Lowri Ann Davies talks to director Amani Zardoe and writer David K. Barnes about the origins of the show, t…

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We're Back Baby!! (S4-E62) 1:09:47

10M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

OLF is back and stronger than ever, not really we are older and weaker...but anyway. Munoz & Tirado are excited to be back on the eve of Dallas Mavs training camp and we have some action-packed shows now that we are going to a monthly cadence, see below for October's show topics: Year in Review Dallas Mavericks Dirtbag Chronicles Top3 Bottom 3--- S…

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Cry Havoc! #20 - Underworld 54:20

11M ago54:20

54:20

All roads lead to Rome and the stage is set for a mighty comeback. Everyone has their part to play – whether they’re aware of it or not… Content Notes: Violence Mass murder Sexual Reference/Innuendo Classism Explicit Language Discussions of: Financial Insecurity, murder Mentions of: Drowning, strangulation SFX: Mobs, loud vocalisations, loud noises…

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Cry Havoc! #19 - Roman Comedy 25:13

11M ago25:13

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Everything’s gone wrong and it’s going to get even wronger. Can Mark and Gaius save the Roman Republic and – far more importantly – keep their jobs? Content Notes: Decapitation Sexual Reference/Innuendo Classism Explicit Language Discussions of: Financial Insecurity, murder Mentions of: Drowning, strangulation SFX: Mobs, loud vocalisations, loud no…

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Cry Havoc! #18 - Hit List 25:09

11M ago25:09

25:09

The Palatine Players stage a prison break and it all depends on Antyllus. Elsewhere in the capital, three men take a joke way too far… Content Notes: Alcohol & Alcohol Use Prisons Decapitation Discussions of: Financial Insecurity, murder Mentions of: Classism, slavery SFX: Mobs, loud vocalisations, loud noises, retching Transcripts: https://bit.ly/…

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Cry Havoc! #17 - To Summon a Queen 24:27

11M ago24:27

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As a gleeful Gaius puts Cleopatra on trial, Mark doesn’t know who to side with… Content Notes: Alcohol & Alchohol Use Arguments Prison Restraints Discussions of: Blackmail, murder Mentions of: torture, classism, slavery SFX: metallic clanking & scraping Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executiv…

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Jonathan Demme: 'Stop Making Sense' interview and guest DJ set (1984) 2:06:27

11M ago2:06:27

2:06:27

Talking Heads’ 1984 film, Stop Making Sense, has long been regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest concert films ever made. A new A24 restoration of the film is out in theaters now. Director Jonathan Demme dropped in on Deirdre for a guest DJ set while the film was still in theaters. Demme sat in for SNAP No. 172 on November 8, 19…

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Cry Havoc! #16 - Daggers 27:16

11M ago27:16

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Murder is planned. Hearts will break. Lepidus may nap. But how many assassins does it take to kill a Roman Triumvir? Content Notes: Sexual References & Innuendo Knives Discussions of: Blackmail, murder Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Writte…

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Cry Havoc! #15 - Let Slip 24:01

12M ago24:01

24:01

Gaius goes to an orgy and nobody is happy about it. Content Notes: Sexual References & Innuendo Alcohol & Alchol Use Vicarious Embarrasment Arguments SFX: Crowds, moaning, additional tasteful orgy sounds Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Writ…

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Cry Havoc! #14 - Rome, Open City 22:54

12M ago22:54

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Rome offers much for young lovers, but it’s not all fun and games. Also: Mark and Gaius might have the plague. Whoops. Content Notes: Infection & disease Pandemic Quarantine Isolation Arguments Poverty Alcohol & Alcohol use Discussions of: Classism, prejudice, financial & housing insecurity child neglect & death Mentions of: Food, slavery, burns SF…

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Cry Havoc! #13 - The Prodvcers 22:05

12M ago22:05

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When Gaius takes over her latest production, Octavia resorts to drastic measures to get him out of her theatre for good. Content Notes: Alcohol & Alcohol Use Family Conflict SFX: Loud vocalisations, metallic clanking & scraping, crowds Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Producers Alexan…

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Cry Havoc! #12 - Hostage to Fortune 27:09

1y ago27:09

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It’s Romans vs Pirates in the ultimate stand-off. There’s danger and drama aplenty – so why can’t Octavia keep her eyes off Charmian? Content Notes: Kidnapping Food Alcohol & Alcohol Use Sexual References & Innuendo SFX: Loud vocalisations, metallic clanking & scraping, waves & wind, creaking Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Exec…

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