Best Tessa Crowley Podcasts (2024)

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Backstage #20 - Final Thoughts 48:14

2M ago48:14

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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

2M 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

2M ago32:34

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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

2M ago27:54

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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

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M ago7:34

7:34

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

5M 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

5M ago28:44

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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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Backstage! #6 - Roman Theatre 34:52

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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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Backstage at Cry Havoc! 29:14

6M 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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Cry Havoc! #20 - Underworld 54:20

6M ago54:20

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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

7M 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

7M ago25:09

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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

7M 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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Cry Havoc! #16 - Daggers 27:16

7M 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

8M ago24:01

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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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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Cry Havoc! #11 - Workshop 23:20

9M ago23:20

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Unable to devise a rescue plan, Mark and Gaius are at their wits’ end. It may be Cleopatra’s time to shine – for a price. Content Notes: Kidnapping Food Arguments Alcohol & Alcohol Use Sexual References & Innuendo SFX: Waves & Wind, creaking, eating & drinking, misophonia, loud vocalisations Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. B…

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Restoration #37 | Fallout 44:31

9M ago44:31

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The Geas on Virnan leaves the team scrambling. Relationships are strained, and we enlist the help of a certain reluctant Divination professor for hopefully the last time. Crit Fail Club is recorded in front of a live studio audience. No, really! You can be part of the audience by joining the official Crit Fail Club Discord server at bit.ly/cfcdisco…

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Hiatus Announcement 0:49

9M ago0:49

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"Good people of Rome, and fans of Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later, this is Harry Roebuck, voice of Gaius, letting you know that our team will be taking a planned hiatus for the next two weeks. This short pause in the release schedule is to ensure our production team can remain on track without having to go through crunch as they put the finishing to…

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Restoration #36 | The Confrontation 38:02

9M ago38:02

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We've caught up with the Administrant and Sarathiel finally gets the chance to ask some pressing questions. But Oriana might have a few tricks left up her sleeves to get out of answering. Crit Fail Club is recorded in front of a live studio audience. No, really! You can be part of the audience by joining the official Crit Fail Club Discord server a…

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Cry Havoc! #10 - The Pirate King 22:31

9M ago22:31

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The pirates have struck! Rome is in uproar! Octavia is writing it all down! But has she really got the measure of the infamous Sextus Pompey? Content Notes: Kidnapping Threats of death Alcohol & Alcohol Use Food Sexual References & Innuendo Arguments SFX: waves & wind, creaking, loud vocalisations, glass and croockery smashing, eating & drinking, m…

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Cry Havoc! #9 - Kidnap 24:03

10M ago24:03

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Quintus is seeing actors for Octavia’s latest comedy before she’s even written it! The stressed-out playwright believes things can’t get any worse. (Spoiler: She’s wrong.) Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Bullying and taunting Food Alcohol & Alcohol Use Vicarious Embarrasment Sexual References & In…

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Restoration #35 | Dances, Dragons, and Drow 55:42

9M ago55:42

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The party was rudely interrupted by a surprise guest: Filraen of House Dhalmass! Will the team deal with him or attempt to follow Oriana? Crit Fail Club is recorded in front of a live studio audience. No, really! You can be part of the audience by joining the official Crit Fail Club Discord server at bit.ly/cfcdiscord and listen live as we record. …

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Cry Havoc #8 - Deus Ex Machina 23:05

10M ago23:05

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Charmian is Cleopatra’s loyal servant. Charmian is also secretly starring in Octavia’s play. If she can keep these two things separate, she might be OK – but fate has other ideas. Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Vicarious Embarrasment Innuendo Bullying & Taunting Alcohol & Alcohol Use SFX: Crowds Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc …

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Cry Havoc #7 - After Dark 28:59

10M ago28:59

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What do the Romans do when the sun goes down? Some drink, some flirt, and some seek out a mysterious cult who may or may not dabble in human sacrifice… Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Cults & Rituals Sexual References & Innuendo Alcohol & Alcohol Use Human Sacrifice Knives Vicarious Embarrasment D…

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Cry Havoc! #6 - Blood Sports 26:37

10M ago26:37

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Delicate diplomacy and gratuitous violence: it’s all happening at the Roman arena, and Cleopatra is not amused. Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Alcohol & Alcohol use Crowds Gladitorial Violence (including SFX): Dismemberment, stabbing, general deadly injury SFX: misophonia (drinking), drums, bone breaks Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3…

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Behind the Screen #2 | Famous NPCs, Extended Universes 25:54

10M ago25:54

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Tessa and Val discuss how to incorporate famous NPCs into your campaigns and creating extended universes. (Recorded in October 2022). Crit Fail Club is recorded in front of a live studio audience. No, really! You can be part of the audience by joining the official Crit Fail Club Discord server at bit.ly/cfcdiscord and listen live as we record. Full…

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Cry Havoc! #5 - Taking Sides 24:58

10M ago24:58

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Sent out on a mission by her queen, Charmian explores the streets of Rome and swiftly gets into big, big trouble. Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Vicarious Embarrassment Alcohol & Alcohol use SFX: misophonia (drinking) Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Producers Alexand…

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Cry Havoc! #4 - Better the Roman You Know 25:08

11M ago25:08

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The leaders of two mighty civilizations face their biggest challenge yet: small talk. Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Vicarious Embarrassment Innuendo/Sexual References Alcohol & Alcohol use Sexism SFX: misophonia (eating/drinking) Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Prod…

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Cry Havoc! #3 - Fish for Dinner 25:30

11M ago25:30

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Cleopatra arrives, Gaius panics, and Mark goes fishing. Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Vomiting, emetophobia (including SFX) Vicarious Embarrassment Grief Threats of violence/murder Alcohol & Alcohol use Historical Sexism SFX: misophonia (belching/vomiting) ocean sounds, splashing, firecrackers, …

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Cry Havoc! #2 - A Special Relationship 26:25

11M ago26:25

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While Gaius tries to win over a difficult Senate, Octavia has a dangerous idea for a new play. Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Vicarious Embarrassment Threats of violence/murder Innuendo/Sexual References Alcohol & Alcohol use Historical Sexism SFX: crowds/mobs Created by David K. Barnes Directed …

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Cry Havoc! #1 - After Caesar 35:38

11M ago35:38

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Ancient Rome, 42 BC. Top gents Mark and Gaius begin their first day of running the entire Roman Republic together. How hard could it possibly be? Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Content Notes: Abuse of Power (recurring theme) Vicarious Embarrassment Threats of violence/murder War/Warfare Innuendo/Sexual References Alcohol & Alcohol use Manipula…

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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later - Full Trailer 2:19

11M ago2:19

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Coming 1 June 2023 SUBSCRIBE now for updates! Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later takes place two years after Julius Caesar failed to beware the Ides of March and got stabbed to death by a band of well-wishers. Now the assassins have been rounded up and slaughtered in battle, so we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But who’s in charge now? With things o…

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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later - Teaser 0:33

11M ago0:33

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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later premieres 1 June 2023, wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe now for updates! Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Produced by Natalie Winter, M Lindeman, Natasha Johnston, and April Sumner Featuring Beth Eyre …

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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later - Coming June 1st 0:34

11M ago0:34

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Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later premieres 1 June 2023, wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe now for updates! Transcripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckc Created by David K. Barnes Directed by Amani Zardoe Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April Sumner Written by [writer(s)] with editing by David K Barnes Produced by Natalie Winter, M Lindeman, N…

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Restoration #34 | The High Palace 46:54

1y ago46:54

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The annual APTAP fundraiser gala begins! Hopefully the team will get to have a little fun before they have to confront Oriana... Crit Fail Club is recorded in front of a live studio audience. No, really! You can be part of the audience by joining the official Crit Fail Club Discord server at bit.ly/cfcdiscord and listen live as we record. Full epis…

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