Atoms, Motion and the Void
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsVoted Best Podcast by New Hampshire Magazine, AMV is a fictional, first person "old time" radio program. From his cabin on Marked Mountain in Lemon, New Hampshire, Sherwin Sleeves recounts his most recent curious adventures. Sherwin also hosts a weekly live program - The Radio Ghost - which episodes will also appear in this stream.
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Episodes
AMV#59 - Persons of the Irritable Persuasion
March 12, 2021 16:25 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn which Sherwin answers a listener's question about what to do about persons of the irritable persuasion. Send your questions to Sherwin at sherwinsleeves (at) yahoo (dot) com.
AMV#58 - All Things Fall Back Into the Star
January 09, 2021 19:01 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIn which Sherwin errantly receives a mysterious package in the mail and makes use of what's inside to create something that he dearly wishes he could keep. Visit radioghost.com for more information. Write Sherwin at sherwinsleeves at yahoo dot com.
AMV#57 - Sherwin of Lemon's Cobble Cure
November 08, 2020 19:38 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn which Sherwin responds to an ill listener, who wants to know what Sherwin does when he is unwell. Visit radioghost.com for more information. Write Sherwin at sherwinsleeves at yahoo dot com.
AMV#56 - Let Me Plan A Great Day For You
October 18, 2020 18:31 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn which Sherwin finally relents and responds to a listener's request to plan a great day for him or her.
AMV#55 - The Last Chore of Dudgeon Lurie
May 19, 2020 18:09 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn which Sherwin searches for some sign of Dudgeon Lurie - and attempts to recall the last chore he gave him.
The Fingerprints of the Fallen Down #1: Montminny
January 12, 2020 19:09 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIn which Sean takes a turn at Sherwin's insistence and tells the story of Montminny.
AMV#54 - How Fortinbras Met Gruel McGee
August 04, 2018 17:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn which Sherwin makes his way to Glister Hall, attempts to climb the great wall, is unshorn by a rioting crowd, and finally encounters the mysterious Hall proprietor Goodwin Sand - also known as Fortinbras, Dainty Marblehead, Pasha, and Gerald Fielder.
AMV#53 - Mr. Lady and Mrs. Sleeves
July 23, 2018 18:04 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIn which Mrs. Sleeves makes many requests of Mr. Lady - both in Lemon and on the island.
AMV#52 - The Boy in the Dirty Sheet
June 24, 2018 20:41 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn which Sherwin hatches a foul plan to catch the girl in the sack cloth - and learns of a boy in a dirty sheet.
AMV#51 - The Girl in the Sack Cloth
April 23, 2018 14:36 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBIn which the Great Achievement is revealed - and a mysterious new person makes herself known in both dreams and reality.
AMV#50 - The Great Achievement
April 16, 2018 13:21 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat is the Great Achievement - you may wonder. Long in the making, I first noticed it during a terrible storm when I discovered I could no longer find the light switch in my cabin. It was at that moment that a fuller situation revealed itself - a situation that I soon recognized as an achievement. A Great Achievement.
The Bellwether Dispatch 7
May 08, 2016 16:59 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWeek 4 - Part the Last "In which Sherwin and Sarah come to an understanding."
The Bellwether Dispatch 6
April 10, 2016 19:13 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBWeek 3 - Part 2 "In which Sherwin and Ronald Vinegar begin to share something unexpected." If you've listened to the Atoms, Motion & the Void podcast, you'll be on familiar ground. We are in the unusual town of Lemon, New Hampshire and strange things are afoot. "The Bellwether Dispatch" stories center on a reenactment of a century old postcard weather report service - which reports were derived through a series of both oracular and clumsy events, and then printed on a postcard and deliv...
The Bellwether Dispatch 5
March 26, 2016 21:05 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWeek 3 - Part 1 "In which Sherwin, determined to get down into the Cottis, stumbles upon a strangeness." If you've listened to the Atoms, Motion & the Void podcast, you'll be on familiar ground. We are in the unusual town of Lemon, New Hampshire and strange things are afoot. "The Bellwether Dispatch" stories center on a reenactment of a century old postcard weather report service - which reports were derived through a series of both oracular and clumsy events, and then printed on ...
The Bellwether Dispatch 4
March 12, 2016 20:58 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBWeek 2 - Part 2 "In which Sherwin attempts to locate the Cottis - a mysterious hole in the abandoned mill floor." If you've listened to the Atoms, Motion & the Void podcast, you'll be on familiar ground. We are in the unusual town of Lemon, New Hampshire and strange things are afoot. "The Bellwether Dispatch" stories center on a reenactment of a century old postcard weather report service - which reports were derived through a series of both oracular and clumsy events, and then pr...
The Bellwether Dispatch 3
March 06, 2016 16:18 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBWeek 2 - Part 1: In which we learn a bit more about Ronald Vinegar and the origins of the Bellwether Dispatch. If you've listened to the Atoms, Motion & the Void podcast, you'll be on familiar ground. We are in the unusual town of Lemon, New Hampshire and strange things are afoot. "The Bellwether Dispatch" stories center on a reenactment of a century old postcard weather report service - which reports were derived through a series of both oracular and clumsy events, and then printed on ...
The Bellwether Dispatch 2
February 21, 2016 17:39 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBWeek 1 - Part 2: In which Sherwin describes the aftermath of the release of the first postcard. If you've listened to the Atoms, Motion & the Void podcast, you'll be on familiar ground. We are in the unusual town of Lemon, New Hampshire and strange things are afoot. "The Bellwether Dispatch" stories center on a reenactment of a century old postcard weather report service - which reports were derived through a series of both oracular and clumsy events, and then printed on a postcard and d...
The Bellwether Dispatch 1
February 14, 2016 02:05 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIf you've listened to the Atoms, Motion & the Void podcast, you'll be on familiar ground. We are in the unusual town of Lemon, New Hampshire and strange things are afoot. "The Bellwether Dispatch" stories center on a reenactment of a century old postcard weather report service - which reports were derived through a series of both oracular and clumsy events, and then printed on a postcard and delivered by hand to all the residents in town. As then, so now: treasure is involved and crypti...
AMV#49 - The Moxley Box
January 20, 2015 00:48 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB"In which Sherwin falls back on an old bad habit and comes face to face with the odious Redmond Moxley and his mysterious boxes." Music by Sherwin Sleeves and Roy Harter. This is Part Two of "The Fingerprints of the Fallen Down - A Metaphysical Murder Mystery." You may listen to Part One via atomsmotion.com or down along this podcast feed, or you can just read the following: In the first episode, Sherwin traveled to Paradox Mountain in search of the otherworldly maker of a peculiar "whi...
Whisper, Pray, Make Room - Live
December 20, 2012 14:11 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBVoted Favorite Play by the 2010 Spotlight Awards, and inspired by Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”, Whisper, Pray, Make Room is a one man musical drama that tells the story of diabolical radio talk show host, Steve "The Sledgehammer" King, who receives 3 life altering phone calls during this, his final radio broadcast. Featuring calls from radio friends, Dr. Steve, GVAC, the Blowhard, Mikeyboy, Tall James, Rick Ganley from NHPR, and many others. Join Sherwin every Wednesday at 9 PM ES...
AMV#48 - The Whippoorwill to Paradox
September 14, 2012 22:11 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn which Sherwin's quest to discover the arcane use of a peculiar clock leads to an awful discovery on Paradox Mountain. Music by Sherwin Sleeves & Angel Olsen. Part 1 of "The Fingerprints of the Fallen Down - A Metaphysical Murder Mystery".
AMV#47 - The Flashlight Jaspers
February 17, 2012 18:05 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MB"In which Sherwin discusses the origin of "Chesskers" a new game he's invented with Sheriff Ray, and how that led to a troubling police visit to the Flashlight Jaspers, a family who have shut themselves away from the world." With Music by Sherwin Sleeves, Roy Harter, Sean Barry and Sean Hurley
AMV#46 - Flip Hackery & The Goose Hollow Girls
February 09, 2012 15:35 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBIn which Sherwin tells the stories of two very different sorts of local celebrity - Flip Hackery, who is most well known for standing in the middle of the street - and the mysterious Goose Hollow Girls, who still live in their closed down campground with only their guns, a zipline, dogfood, and a bonfire to keep them company.
AMV#45 - The Radio Ghost
February 06, 2012 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis is Part 6 of 6 of never before publicly released "Stalwarts" series - which runs AMV#40 thru 45.
AMV#44 - The Book of Privy Counsel
February 05, 2012 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBThis is Part 5 of 6 of never before publicly released "Stalwarts" series - which runs AMV#40 thru 45.
AMV#43 - The Exponent of Westbrook, Part 3
February 04, 2012 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis is Part 4 of 6 of never before publicly released "Stalwarts" series - which runs AMV#40 thru 45.
AMV#42 - The Numbers Station
February 03, 2012 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis is Part 3 of 6 of never before publicly released "Stalwarts" series - which runs AMV#40 thru 45.
AMV#41 - On the Winning of a Wild Bed
February 02, 2012 17:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThis is Part 2 of 6 of never before publicly released "Stalwarts" series - which runs AMV#40 thru 45.
AMV#40 - The Three Benches
February 01, 2012 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBThis is Part 1 of 6 of never before publicly released "Stalwarts" series - which runs AMV#40 thru 45.
The Christmas Skater
December 10, 2011 20:05 - 45 minutes - 104 MBEvery year at Christmas, I take out my skates and go for a ritual journey down a wilderness river...always hoping that a special someone from my long ago past will finally agree to meet up with me at a certain special spot along the river. With five original songs, including The Christmas La La song, this story has been aired nationally on Public and Satellite Radio and in the UK and Australia.
Thanksgiving Story - AMV34 - The Dinner in the Dark
November 25, 2011 00:19 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBIn which Sherwin is invited to dine aboard the Flying Yankee, which invitation includes a rather mysterious request. Written and Produced for broadcast on Thanksgiving Day for New Hampshire Public Radio
AMV#24 "The Technologist and the Hummingbird "
December 09, 2010 00:22"In which Sherwin finds himself on an entirely new landscape."
AMV#23 "The Exponent of Westbrook - Part 2"
November 11, 2010 14:27In which Sherwin accompanies Mr. Grave on a journey north. ;
AMV#22 "Lullaby for Liechtenstein"
September 28, 2010 14:04In which Sherwin learns of Mr. Grave's apocalyptic visions and is recollected to an old acquaintance who still occupies a place in his heart.
AMV#21 "Grave Versions"
August 24, 2010 13:51In which Sherwin has a deeply disturbing run-in with Mr. Grave and finds out the real purpose of the Bildeberg Silka.
AMV#20: The Bildeberg Silka
July 15, 2010 23:14In which Sherwin loses one body and gains another. ;
AMV#19: The Morphine Ghost
June 23, 2010 17:11In which Sherwin convalesces in his old apartment in the so-called Morphine Ghost-like state and has experiences both in, and out, of body.
AMV#18: "Atoms, Motion & the Void"
April 18, 2010 13:58 - 32 minutes - 60 MBIn which Sherwin learns the secret identities of Artur and Tristam Barrel-Bain, and gathers that he has, all along, been undergoing the transformative process known as the 'Bodhi Seti Satva' which offers, in its end-stage, an intimate glimpse into the great unknown.
AMV#17: Something Occurred & Just Went Back
April 08, 2010 17:54 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIn which Sherwin's sense of self takes a turn for the inverse.
AMV 16: "The Allied Contraption of Sherwin Sleeves"
March 02, 2010 13:50 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBIn which Sherwin observes his impersonator walking home from the theater and realizes a difference between how things seem and how they are.
AMV#15: "The Boy in the Tree, The Boy in the Bed"
December 01, 2009 18:43 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBSherwin's first hours impersonating Artur Barrel-Bain include sleeplessness, a silent new companion, and the request that he begin to make a study of a certain someone he'd rather hoped to forget.
AMV#14: "The Advanced Disappearance of Sherwin Sleeves"
November 13, 2009 20:51 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAfter agreeing to switch places with the playwright, Artur Barrel-Bain, Sherwin heads to Barrel-Bain's home with his new set of keys, only to discover someone waiting for him at the door.
AMV#13: "Unputdownable"
October 14, 2009 19:20 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBIn which Sherwin is given the chance to put down the unputdownable - and given the chance to observe himself from a unique perspective. Music by Sherwin Sleeves, and with CC permission: David Hilowitz - Transformations II David’s music can be found here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Hilowitz/ Chris Zabriskie – Cylinder 1 Chris’s music can be found here: http://chriszabriskie.com Corrina Repp – The Absent and the Distant
AMV#12: "Streamlines of the Futurist"
September 06, 2009 14:47 - 24 minutes - 22 MBIn which Sherwin is presented with a new Stalwart work outfit and discovers the name of the author of a much sought-after book. Music by Sherwin Sleeves and with CC Permission by: Chris Zabriskie – "I Used to Need the Violence" http://chriszabriskie.com & Daniel Birch: “Looking out to Sea” - https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/
AMV#11: "Bringing Lumpy to the Lampost"
August 27, 2009 20:28 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn which Sherwin's turn as Maxwell Fox in the 1970's family farce "The Droll Foxes" is recounted alongside a nasty revelation regarding his habit for making lists.
AMV#10: "Harvey Porter & the Pot of Hair"
July 01, 2009 01:12 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn which Sherwin visits the local Lemon Library and undertakes a private project, only to find that someone else in the library is doing something quite similar.
AMV#9: "The Exponent of Westbrook, Part 1"
June 01, 2009 00:26 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBIn which Sherwin recounts his unique military service at a remote outpost in the very far North. Music by Sherwin Sleeves and with CC permission by: Chris Zabriskie: "Last Night I Dreamt I Saw True Love in Your Eyes", "The Sun is Scheduled to Come Out Tomorrow", "Stories About the World that Once Was" and "Remember Trees." Chris Zabriskie's music can be found at his website: http://chriszabriskie.com
AMV#8: "The Demon of Lemon of Repulsive Addition"
May 08, 2009 21:28 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWinchester arrives at Sherwin's and confesses that he is being hunted by men on horseback who believe him to be a very dark figure. Sherwin agrees to assist him in his flight, and fight.
AMV#7: "The Mourner's Companion"
April 18, 2009 12:14 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBA meeting with an overdressed stranger at a hidden pond leads to an extended stay at the hospital - where Sherwin develops an interest in storytelling. Music by Sherwin Sleeves and with CC permission by: Chris Zabriskie: "Let the Pain Speak to Me" and "Raise Your Hand if You Think Evil Is Increasing in this World." For more of Chris's music please visit: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chris_Zabriskie/2014010103336111
AMV #6: "The Pennbennies"
March 27, 2009 16:05 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn which Sherwin Sleeves continues his private work for the clandestine organization known as "The Stalwarts", secretly audio-recording persons of interest.