The Keeper is charged with maintaining balance between all of the various realities. Their job is to put those who have fallen out of place back where they belong with the help of their magical AI, Minerva. When a lost soul finds its way onto the Fringes with the Keeper, it's their job to put this wanderer back where they belong while also trying to maintain balance between the various realities.
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Welcome, dear readers, to Forged Bonds! I am your humble narrator, Calliope, here to talk you through this campaign and what your support means for us. Starting out with what this is: Forged Bonds is a myth-bending retelling of the story of Aphrodite and Hephaestus. In traditional mythology, they are forced into a marriage together leading to Aphrodite cheating with Ares. What if Aphrodite and Ares were best friends forced into a political marriage? What if Aphrodite started to fall in love ...
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From Portland East to Portland West, from Big Pine Key to Pacific Beach, from San Juan to Guam.
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#34 – Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez, Tampa, Florida
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Punchy's work in the music business has taken him to five continents over a four decade career, as a tour manager for a heavy metal band, sound engineer, producer, and musician. His latest album, "For All Nerdkind," is available now. cosmicpunch.comBy All Across America, Media
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#33 – Lee McColgan, Pembroke, Mass.
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Lee is the author of "A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial," on the restoration of his home from the year 1702, known as the Loring House. He is a the owner of Helve Historic Trades—a restoration contractor. *This episode was recorded on location from Lee's dining room table.…
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#32 – Joshua Parrish, Pebble Beach, California
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Josh has been a golf caddie for nearly 20 years at the greatest course in the United States, Pebble Beach Golf Links. He is also a fine artist with an extensive portfolio of paintings. @caddie_whispererBy All Across America, Media
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#31 – Annie Martin, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
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Known as Mossin' Annie, Annie Martin is the author of The Magical World of Moss Gardening, the definitive guide on the subject. The owner of Mountain Moss Enterprises, Annie creates innovative landscaping alternatives using mosses. www.mountainmoss.com
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#30 – Michael O'Neill, Yorktown, New York
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Mike runs four Mister Softee ice cream trucks, two hot dog trucks, a Nathan's/Mister Softee store, and four summer concession stands. He's made over one million ice cream cones, and counting. Mike is a retired detective with the Westchester County Police, where he was also a member of the bomb squad. *This episode was recorded on location.…
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Avi Loeb is an astrophysicist and professor of astronomy. He is the head of the Galileo Project, founding director of Harvard University’s — Black Hole Initiative, and the former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University from 2011–2020. He is the bestselling author of the books "Interstellar," and "Extraterrestrial." *This episode was…
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There are many stories of the gods. They are ancient, after all, and all knowing and ever-present and all of those lovely things people like to ascribe to whatever current lot is running around. But before there were those gods, there were these gods. You have heard tales of them, I’m certain, but not all of them true. Some, of course, were true, b…
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Hello wanderers! The time has finally come for me to answer your questions about the first two seasons of the show! We should be dropping some more bonus materials in the lead up to season 3 in autumn 2024. Can't wait to share with y'all what's going on! Transcript Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This epis…
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#28 – Patricia Hamilton, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
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Author of the recently released memoir "The Blonde with the Balls," Patty has been a fixture in the art world in New York and Los Angeles for 50 years. She has worked as a curator, dealer, artist's agent, and opened her own gallery at 25-years-old: the Hamilton Gallery of Contemporary Art in New York.…
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#27 – George Psarofagis, Danbury, Connecticut
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(Diners) George Psarofagis is a restaurateur and owner of the Holiday Diner. The second-generation of his family in the business, George has worked in diners since he was seven years old. *This episode was recorded on location in booth #3.
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Are any of us sure of anything anymore? Even Opal isn’t certain where Silver is concerned. That doesn’t mean we don’t try. Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Loud noises Discussion of memory loss/alteration Discussion of hopelessness/despair Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode feature…
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Not every memory is a good one and you may have to relive some things that are less than stellar for you in order to get back those good bits. I know you remember some now, and some is better than nothing, but if you want everything… Transcript Link Content warnings Tapping sounds Scratching/writing Loud noises Discussion of memory loss/alteration …
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#26 – Nina Ameri, Esq., Beverly Hills, California
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(Entertainment lawyer) Nina is an attorney representing creatives and influencers for over 20 years. She is the founder of Ameri Law, with entertainment industry clients across the United States.
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I was hoping to catch you before you made your way inside, but I can see this hasn’t exactly gone to plan. Morning, Whim. I take it no one has filled you in on what’s going on here? Transcript Link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 1:55 2:35 7:53 8:01 8:50 14:55 Tales From the Fringes of Reality…
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Episode 21 - The Dragon of the Infinite Forest
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Yes. Are you coming with us then Whim? Having three people looking at details is always better than two, right ren? Transcript Link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 0:51 1:14 1:27 2:02 2:29 12:21 13:34 14:43 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode…
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#25 – Rory Nugent, New Bedford, Mass.
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(Commercial fishing/shipwrecked) Rory is the author of "Down at the Docks," on the characters and community of the largest fishing port in the United States. Rory has sailed solo across the Atlantic four ½ times. He’s written books on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, journeys the Himalayas, and meeting with Osama Bin Laden in Sudan. *This epis…
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‘What are you doing awake?’ Same as you, I’d imagine; mostly worrying, while also trying to ignore the fact that I’m worrying. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 0:57 6:16 6:28 7:06 10:27 11:27 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode…
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Hey, Whimsy. How are you doing? Well, a shrug is better than a moan of pain, so at least we have that going for us. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 0:45 2:49 2:53 4:10 4:17 4:47 5:48 10:52 11:41 12:31 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. Th…
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#24 – Eddie Jenkins and Rita Mack, Harlem, New York
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(Gospel music) Eddie and Rita are members of the gospel group The Joy Wonders. Eddie is the founding member of the group and one of the top gospel promoters on the East Coast. Their 24th anniversary show is March 9th at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. *This episode was recorded on location at Glendale Baptist Church on 128th Street.…
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(Hypnotist) Kevin is a hypnotist and the star of the longest running hypnosis show in Las Vegas, "Hypnosis Unleashed." He is the author of "Deep Into My Eyes: From Victim To Vegas Headliner."By All Across America, Media
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It's time for bloopers!! My incredible cast has provided me with amazing takes every time so there are a ton of bloopers but it's still a silly good time :) This episode features Julian Dailey, Jessie deHaan, Tatiana Gefter, Pine Gonzalez, Michelle Kelly, and Alasdair Stuart with our interstitial sound coming from Taylor Michaels. Regular episodes …
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#22 – Farron Taijeron, Chalan Pago, Guam
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(Guam) Farron is freediving instructor, adventurer, and conservationist on the island of Guam. He is also the host of TheGuamGuy Show podcast. linktr.ee/theguamguyBy All Across America, Media
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The Fringes' very own Tatiana Gefter has released a new show! It's my honor and privilege to share episode 1 of Soul Operator with y'all. Soul Operator is a solo TTRPG inspired horror podcast; season 1 is based on gameplay of "Welcome to the Habitrails," by AYolland. To view content warnings and learn more about the show, visit souloperatorpod.com …
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This is Silver Martinez recording live from the Fringes! Dad says that there’s a surprise for me today and that I’d want to record what happens. I’m not sure what it could be since it isn’t my birthday– Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds and static at the following times 1:50 4:36 7:13 7:14 (static) 9:2…
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I believe ren wanted to take the lead on this meeting? If your mother will allow it. By all means, my love, lead on. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 8:20 8:26 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Julian Dailey as Guill…
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#21 – Suehiko Ono, Pittsfield, Mass.
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(Cannabis industry) Suehiko is an attorney in the cannabis industry and pioneer in outdoor cultivation in the Northeast. He is the Director of Business Development for Hepworth Pura, a New York adult use processor and cultivator. *This episode was recorded on location from Suehiko's dining room table.…
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Episode 16 - In Honor of the Spellerman's Egg
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A bit of discomfort is bearable if it means we’re a little closer to finding Silver again. Even if this isn’t the key to getting her home, it’s a piece in the puzzle that can get us that much closer. Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 6:14 6:38 7:29 12:55 13:16 17:01 Tales From th…
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You’re just as determined as every other person on the Council, aren’t you? Come on, let’s listen. Transcript link Content warnings: Discussions of memory manipulation Discussions of kidnapping Despair and hopelessness Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 5:55 15:58 Tales From the Fringes of Realit…
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Hey Whimsy. How are you feeling? No, no, no, don’t you try to get out of that bed just yet kid, you’re still healing. Transcript link Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Tatiana Gefter as Marigold, Jessie deHaan as Opal, Ollie Bannerman as Brightmin, Corrinidae Cacioppo as Cai, and Pine G…
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(Python huntress) Amy is a professional python hunter. She leads guided hunts in the Everglades for the invasive Burmese python and created her own line of leather products. www.pythonhuntress.com
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Our dear Wanderer has found their way back to the Fringes. But where is the Keeper? Transcript link Audio effect note: this episode contains repeated tapping sounds at the following times 18:30-18:35 Tales From the Fringes of Reality was written and edited by Pine Gonzalez. This episode featured Alasdair Stuart as Alasdair, Julian Dailey as Guiller…
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#19 – Matthew Longcore, Ansonia, Connecticut
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(Preppy culture) Matthew runs The Official Preppy Handbook fan club. He is a cultural anthropologist at Yale University and a lecturer at the University of Connecticut.By All Across America, Media
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#18 – Lawrence Debenedictis, III, Billerica, Mass.
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(Motorcyles) Larry is an emergency semi-truck mechanic and motorcycle collector and builder. Read more about his cross-country motorcycle journey in his forthcoming book "2 Miles Too Many."
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Tales From the Fringes of Reality season 2 coming Wednesday, December 6. This trailer featured Pine Gonzalez as The Keeper and Alasdair Stuart as Alasdair. To learn more about the show, visit our website or connect with us on tumblr, bluesky, and twitter @thefringespod. TranscriptBy Pine Gonzalez
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#17 – Sister Marie Paul Wilhelm, OP, Summit, New Jersey
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(Cloistered nun) Sister Marie Paul is a cloistered, contemplative nun. She is a member of the community of the Dominican Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary. Founded in the year 1206, the Dominican Order is over 800 years old. *This episode was recorded on location.By All Across America, Media
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#16 – Don Schmitt, Roswell, New Mexico and Hubertus, Wisconsin
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(Roswell incident) Don is one the leading experts on the Roswell incident and is the co-author of two best-selling books on the event. He was a former co-director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, where he served as director of special investigations for ten years. He is also a founder and board advisor of the International UFO Museum a…
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#15 – Lt. Col. Kevin D. Randle (Ret.), Roswell, New Mexico and Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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(Roswell incident) As one of the leading experts on the Roswell Incident, Kevin has conducted over 600 witness interviews and published widely on the incident. Kevin was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, served in the Iraq War as an intelligence officer, and retired from the Iowa National Guard in 2009. A prolific author, he has written over 100 books…
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(The blues) Mason is a blues musician and singer-songwriter. His harmonica blues has been heard at festivals, theaters, and venues across the world. *This episode was recorded on location: a picnic table by Wallace Pond, Leonard Park.By All Across America, Media
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BONUS CONTENT - Pitcrawler with Tay!
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Welcome, wanderer, to some pre-season 2 bonus content! The cast of the Fringes is hard at work on bringing season 2 to y'all, but in the meantime we're also playing some games. Today's episode features the game PITCRAWLER by the fantastic Sasha Sienna and Jonny Sims of MacGuffind & Co. It features Pine Gonzalez, Fringespod creator, and Taylor Micha…
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#13 – Mike Allen, Danbury, Connecticut
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(Connecticut) Mike is the host of the podcast Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path. He was the News Director at Connecticut radio stations i-95 (WRKI-FM) and WINE and spent seven years in government, including as Press Secretary for the Mayor of Danbury.By All Across America
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#12 – Niels Duinker, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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(Juggler) Niels is an eight-time Guinness World Record holding professional juggler. He is an author of "Unbalanced: The Rise and Fall of Anglo the Juggler." Niels is currently performing six nights a week in Array – Variety Show at the Mountain Entertainment Theatre in Dollywood.
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#11 – April Davis, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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(Matchmaker) April Davis is the founder and president of Luma - Luxury Matchmaking, a nationwide matchmaking service with clients in over 40 states. She has been featured on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and has made media appearances across the country. www.lumasearch.comBy All Across America
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Questions are answered. Secrets are revealed. Seasons are finished. Content warnings are listed below. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show on Tumblr and Twitter @thefringespod. The script for this week's episode can be found here while transcripts are bei…
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It’s story time once again, though! And I’ve already got it pulled up so we’ll have no more delays. We’re looking for Jaci Willowwind, she/her, from reality 213587-0J. Ready to help me get her home, Min? This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show on Tumblr and T…
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#10 – Matt Skoglund, Wilsall, Montana
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(Bison rancher) Matt is the founder of North Bridger Bison, a family run bison ranch in the Shields Valley of Montana that provides grassfed, field-harvested bison meat. He is the former director of the Northern Rockies office of the Natural Resources Defense Council, in Bozeman.
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But enough sadness! Enough drama and emotion and- and… and excuses. Let me tell you about Sparrow and Alexandria and how they came to be together. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show on Tumblr and Twitter @thefringespod. The script for this week's episode…
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Yes, yes, Min, I’m going to get started don’t worry. You send through the file for me to print out? Lovely, thanks Minerva! Alright, last story of the day, let’s see what it holds. Let’s see… Sasha Hsu, he/him, from reality 2426. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect wit…
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It’s not another name story, at the very least, so you can take a little comfort in that. It almost seems like Marigold knew that was going to be her name from the moment she sprung forward, holding hands with Opal who didn’t know their name at the time. This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Mu…
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I need to keep working, Minerva. People are missing from their realities, who am I to rest while that’s still the case? …I’ll stop for a break after this one, Min, I promise. Just… I’ve gotta keep going for now, okay? This episode was written and narrated by Pine Gonzalez with music by Gerard Coleman (G.T.X.C Music). You can connect with the show o…
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From the fantastic folks over at the Faustian Nonsense Network, we've got the first episode of Jack of All Trades as a feed drop! Jack of All Trades follows Jack Withers as she tries (and succeeds!) to get a job as a repair person for Fidus Achates- except her entire resume is faked and all the necessary repairs are actually the result of hauntings…
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