Best Folly Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Our New Host & Bess of Hardwick's Grand Hall | The Country House Podcast 31 37:13

6h ago37:13

37:13

We're delighted to announce the new host of The Country House Podcast, as well as to discuss the magnificent Hardwick Hall, Bess of Hardwick's lasting legacy.By Hancock Productions

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SUNDAY FUNDAY 48:15

6h ago48:15

48:15

A career-making interview with billionaire Trace Vogel pits journalist couple Amber and Simone against each other when obsession, betrayal, and revenge collide with macabre horrors from the past. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt Starring: RACHEL GRIFFEN AS AMBER TAYLOR JABARA AS SIMONE JOHN WILCOX AS TRACE LEV RODRIGEZ SH…

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The Beautiful Gardens Of Sissinghurst | The Country House Podcast 30 43:05

6h ago43:05

43:05

We are celebrating summertime with a conversation about one of the most famous gardens in the UK - Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent.By Hancock Productions

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English Follies: Hellfire Hedonism To Treacle-Eating Legends With Rory Fraser | The Country House Podcast 29 42:03

4d ago42:03

42:03

Architectural historian and author of "Follies: An Architectural Journey" Rory Fraser joins us to go deeper on the subject of English follies. Expect to learn the earliest follies, the most eccentric follies, follies with dark secrets, and Rory's favourite follies. Find more of Rory's work below: Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Follies-Architectura…

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Life As A Servant In A Country House | The Country House Podcast 28 41:12

11d ago41:12

41:12

Today Geoff and Ben discuss what life was like in the service wing. Expect to learn the average salary, the different roles, the steamy affairs, and much more!By Hancock Productions

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Basildon Park: Redemption After A Sad History | The Country House Podcast 27 45:23

18d ago45:23

45:23

Geoff and Ben discuss Basildon Park and its long, and rather sad, history being passed between multiple uncaring owners. There is a light at the end of the tunnel as Basildon in it's palladian glory was restored by the Iliffes.By Hancock Productions

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Someone Is Killing The Wolfhounds by Voyage Media 3:35

18d ago3:35

3:35

Our friends at Voyage Media have a new fiction podcast, SOMEONE IS KILLING THE WOLFHOUNDS, and it might be the best one they've ever done. Imagine the movie TRAINING DAY, but set in Vietnam, and based on a true story. A young recruit arrives in Vietnam and discovers that his Lieutenant is a deranged lunatic who is either going to get him and his en…

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What To Expect On The Grand Tour | The Country House Podcast 26 38:59

25d ago38:59

38:59

Geoff and Ben discuss the Grand Tour of the 17th-19th century. Expect to learn the history of it, what it would entail, how it influenced the culture of the country house, and why it stopped being a tradition.By Hancock Productions

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ADVICE AFTER DARK 53:54

30d ago53:54

53:54

Late-night radio host Bella Donna delivers extreme advice to the delight and horror of her audience until creepy and dangerous listener Trevor forces her to confront the brutal consequences of her show. Created, Written, Directed, & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt Starring: Caitlynn Elizabeth as Bella Donna Ethan Haslam as Brad Catherine Ballantyne …

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Balmoral Castle: The Famous Scottish Royal Holiday Home | The Country House Podcast 25 41:56

1M ago41:56

41:56

In today's episode, Geoff and Ben discuss the architecture and history of Balmoral Castle, near Aberdeenshire. This is the famous summer holiday home of the Royal Family built in the mid-1800s during Victoria & Albert's reign.By Hancock Productions

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Kings Weston House: Vanbrugh's Bristol Icon With Wilf Lytton | The Country House Podcast 24 42:39

1M ago42:39

42:39

Today we are joined by Wilf Lytton, an interior designer at Sybil Colefax. Together we discuss Kings Weston House, from it's unique chimney arcade, grand staircase, it's predecessor's Tudor Mansion to it's sad decline in popularity due to the industrial revolution.By Hancock Productions

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Country House Opera & Nevill Holt With Carl Ross | The Country House Podcast 23 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

In this episode we are joined by Carl Ross of Nevill Holt to discuss the history and culture of the quintessentially English Country House Opera festival. You can get 15% off your Nevill Holt Festival ticket with the code CHP15 at https://nevillholtfestival.com/. Ts&Cs below! -- This offer begins on Tuesday 23rd April and will run for 2 weeks. Subj…

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Blenheim Palace: The Most Inhospitable Home In England? | The Country House Podcast 22 41:57

2M ago41:57

41:57

Today we discuss another of Vanbrugh's works, Blenheim Palace, coined by Alexander Pope as the most inhospitable home in England.By Hancock Productions

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SECRET IN SILVER FALLS 34:31

2M ago34:31

34:31

When mysterious blasts rock the small town of Silver Falls in 1984, two nuclear engineers, Nicole and Daniel, and their teen daughter Morgan must confront suspicious townsfolk Ned and survive the horrific results of their secretive work. This Cold War-era creature feature blends a bit of the horror classic "The Thing" with a sprinkle of "Annihilati…

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Sir John Vanbrugh: The Greatest English Country House Architect? | The Country House Podcast 21 44:37

2M ago44:37

44:37

In today's episode we discuss the life of Sir John Vanbrugh through his greatest works, a radical figure in theatre, design, politics and art. Sir John Vanbrugh's legacy is kept alive most notably by Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard.By Hancock Productions

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Sandringham House: The Royal Retreat | The Country House Podcast 19 37:44

2M ago37:44

37:44

In today's episode, Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss Sandringham House, a long-running Royal retreat. We discuss the criticisms of the estate, the joyful traditions, and the significance of the community's relationship with the house.By Hancock Productions

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What Causes The Transition Of Country House Design Eras? | The Country House Podcast 18 45:16

3M ago45:16

45:16

In this instalment of The Country House Podcast, hosts Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss how the politics and goings-on of the time influenced the architectural styles and designs of country houses. Much ground is covered, from the Norman conquest to William and Mary and beyond. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and review …

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BEING TRUE 23:22

3M ago23:22

23:22

Stuart hits his breaking point in a business deal and turns to the dark web to order its "termination." But the mysterious woman who answers his call may have even darker needs of her own. Beware, this one's short but devious, violent, and sexy. 😎 OMINOUS THRILL is created, written, directed, and sound designed by Jeff Schmidt for Jeff Schmidt Prod…

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Highgrove House: The King's Country Residence | The Country House Podcast 17 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss Highgrove House, the country residence of Their Majesties King Charles & Queen Camilla. All aspects of their home are discussed from the rustic garden temples to the chintzy interiors.By Hancock Productions

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The Palladian Country House | The Country House Podcast 16 38:32

3M ago38:32

38:32

Andrea Palladio's influence is possibly unmatched in the history of architecture. Ben, Geoff, and Conor discuss what Palladian architecture is and why it became fashionable in many country house designs.By Hancock Productions

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Osborne House: Victoria & Albert's Treasured Isle Of Wight Home | The Country House Podcast 15 38:55

4M ago38:55

38:55

In today's episode we discuss the beloved family home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. A testament to Prince Albert's innovation and Thomas Cubitt's famous building mind.By Hancock Productions

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Discussing Our Favourite Follies | The Country House Podcast 14 41:10

4M ago41:10

41:10

In this episode, Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss what follies are, their purpose, and some of their favourite follies. If you haven't already, we'd love if you could leave a 5-star rating and share with a friend.By Hancock Productions

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SLEEP TIGHT 45:10

4M ago45:10

45:10

Nina's professional life takes a hit after a long bout of insomnia. When business acquaintance Toby introduces her to a new sleep therapy called "Sleep Tight." she reluctantly agrees. But when side effects include nightmares of brutal murders that seem to come true, Nina's mother, Vivian, must finally divulge a dark family secret. OMINOUS THRILL is…

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THE RIDE 35:16

4M ago35:16

35:16

A ride to the airport turns bizarre for Kira when an uninvited passenger joins her, and the quirky driver proves to have a more nefarious destination in mind. Be warned - you may never use a ride share again after listening to this episode. (Inspired by real events) OMINOUS THRILL is created, written, directed, and sound designed by Jeff Schmidt fo…

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Why Country Houses Are Great Film Locations | The Country House Podcast 13 31:07

4M ago31:07

31:07

In part 2 of 2, we ask why Country Houses provide such an amazing location for films, and the storytelling that they proffer.By Hancock Productions

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Downton Abbey's Profound Impact On Highclere Castle | The Country House Podcast 12 29:18

4M ago29:18

29:18

In this first part of a two-part episode, Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss Highclere Castle in the broader context of Country Houses featured in films and television shows.By Hancock Productions

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Ireland's Unique Big Houses | The Country House Podcast 11 37:38

4M ago37:38

37:38

In today's episode we find ourselves discussing the unique aspects of the Irish Country House, from quoins to rich colours, exterior ruggedness to Desmond Guinness.By Hancock Productions

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Inside An Estate Village: Purposes & Motives | The Country House Podcast 10 36:58

5M ago36:58

36:58

In this episode, Geoff, Conor and Ben discuss the privately-owned estate villages.By Hancock Productions

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Ominous Thrill Teaser 2:54

5M ago2:54

2:54

Get a taste of the devious audio delights of OMINOUS THRILL—an anthology of full-cast dark fiction, horror, thriller, and suspense! psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, …

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The Decline & Destruction Of The Country House | The Country House Podcast 09 41:54

5M ago41:54

41:54

Geoff, Conor, and Ben discuss the decline and destruction of country houses - primarily during the 20th century. *Our apologies for Ben's poor audio on this episode and previous - this has now been resolved for all future episodes!*By Hancock Productions

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Blickling Hall: Home Of Anne Boleyn's Headless Ghost | The Country House Podcast 08 37:19

5M ago37:19

37:19

Today we discuss Norfolk's Blickling Hall. From Dutch Gables to ghastly ghouls, Jacobean design to a 9-year old owner, fairytale ceilings...there is so much to learn about this magnificent home.By Hancock Productions

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What To Expect Inside A Country House | The Country House Podcast 07 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

Continuing from the previous episode, we take a step inside general country houses of the past - noting that no two are the same - to discuss the main rooms and layout, and the intention or purpose behind them.By Hancock Productions

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What To Expect On A Country Estate | The Country House Podcast 06 36:46

6M ago36:46

36:46

In this episode, we delve somewhat into what you can expect to find on a country estate. There is so much and so we primarily cover gate lodges, serpentine lakes, and follies. We will return to the subject with more in the future. We all hope you've had a very happy Christmas and wish you all the best for 2024.…

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63: The Beginning 1:22:28

6M ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Our hectic saga concludes! Darcy, Eggerton and Blat need all the help they can get to reach the Nexus and defeat the Shattering once and for all. Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Michael Howie, Carter Siddall and Marisa King Special guests: Kristi Boulton and Maggie Makar Dialogue editing and transcription: Michael Howie Additio…

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The Duchess of Rutland: Christmas at Belvoir Castle | The Country House Podcast 05 33:57

6M ago33:57

33:57

We're joined for this special Christmas episode by The Duchess of Rutland, Emma Manners, who explains the experience of running an estate at Christmas time. Belvoir Castle has teamed with Charlotte Lloyd-Webber to bring the theme of the '12 Days of Christmas' for visitors to enjoy.By Hancock Productions

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Wentworth Woodhouse: The Longest Country House In Europe | The Country House Podcast 04 41:16

6M ago41:16

41:16

In today's episode, we delve into the rich history of Wentworth Woodhouse, the longest country home in Europe and the original home of George Stubbs' famous painting 'Whistlejacket.'By Hancock Productions

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The Evolution Of Country House Architecture: Baroque-Arts & Crafts | The Country House Podcast 03 41:29

6M ago41:29

41:29

In this episode we take a tour across the Country House architectural periods and give a rundown and examples of each one. This week is part 2 of 2 and includes everything from Baroque to the Arts & Crafts movement, concluding with thoughts about the present day.By Hancock Productions

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The Evolution Of Country House Architecture: Earliest Houses-Carolean | The Country House Podcast 02 37:51

7M ago37:51

37:51

In this episode we take a tour across the Country House architectural periods and give a rundown and examples of each one. This week is part 1 of 2 and includes the earliest forms of country houses and ends at the Carolean stylistic period.By Hancock Productions

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62: The Three And The Tree 57:44

7M ago57:44

57:44

As war begins, the party seek a way to reach the ancient tree, and are baffled by cryptic messages from beyond. Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Michael Howie, Carter Siddall and Marisa King Special guests: Maggie Makar and Kristi Boulton Dialogue editing and transcription: Michael Howie Additional material and sound design: Eli…

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Why We Are Creating The Podcast: An Introduction | The Country House Podcast 01 42:03

7M ago42:03

42:03

Join us for the very first episode of The Country House Podcast. We discuss what got us all interested in country houses, what people misunderstand about country houses, and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. Follow The Country House Podcast as well as Geoff, Conor, and Ben on social media. The Country House Podcast episodes are r…

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Presenting: Desert Skies 29:29

7M ago29:29

29:29

Hey gang! We're in our mid-season break, getting set to record the second half of Civilized Season 5, and while you're waiting, we've got another fantastical, science fictiony podcast we think you'll love. It's Desert Skies – a quirky, comedic, and heartfelt sci-fi epic about life between this world and the next. Desert Skies On a lonely highway be…

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506: Garmbo 24:53

8M ago24:53

24:53

While Robert, Beatrice, Bert-A and the Captain recover from their experimental memory merge, the Bartys embark on yet another dangerous project. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content…

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505: Experience 23:09

10M ago23:09

23:09

Robert, Beatrice and the Captain use the pod system to delve into one another's stored memories; meanwhile, Barty discovers himself. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Dialogue editing: Marcus Grant Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Mi…

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504: Evidence 21:11

10M ago21:11

21:11

Bert-A tries a new tactic to get to the truth. Al and Barty find out more about the mysterious Mel. Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard. Dialogue editing: Marcus Grant Sound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveen Cover art: David Demaret Announcers: Marisa King and Michael Howie Content warning: murd…

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61: Help Wanted 59:44

12M ago59:44

59:44

As they prepare to do battle with the forces of evil, Blat, Darcy and Eggerton must embark on a new quest to find reinforcements. But first: shopping! Episode Transcript Game Master: Sean Howard Players: Carter Siddall, Marisa King and Michael Howie Dialogue editing and transcription: Michael Howie Additional material and sound design: Eli McIlveen…

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