Broken, Alaska
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsCome visit Broken, Alaska! It's an indie Audio-fiction podcast about a tiny town with BIG stories! Improvised and odd, the locals disagree about everything from business to love, but still manage to live together. The resulting comedy genius from these dozen actors takes you on a wild ride full of mystery, comedy, and heartfelt friendships. You'll want to live in Broken!
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Broken, Alaska Trailer
October 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.18 MBCome Visit "Broken, Alaska"! It's audio fiction about a tiny town full of funny, weird neighbors. The brilliant actors make up all the dialog as they go. Here's a 1-minute trailer to give you an idea what we're about!
47. The Breaking of Broken
April 08, 2019 01:29 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBIn the Season 2 finale of "Broken, Alaska", Red Trousers is revealed, and the town will never be the same. We knew there was something wrong with those kumquats.
47. Series Finale - The Breaking of Broken
April 08, 2019 01:29 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBIn the Series finale of "Broken, Alaska", Red Trousers is revealed, and the town will never be the same. We knew there was something wrong with those kumquats.
46. Red Trousers
April 01, 2019 20:34 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBIn the penultimate episode of the season, the Brokenites are in the mysterious tunnels below town. Will they find what they're looking for? Honey badgers, German scientists, bunnies, kombucha, or something even worse?
45. Tunnels
March 25, 2019 02:20 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBJourney into the dark underbelly of Broken as neighbors pass through secret hatches and trapdoors around town! Could the German Scientists really build this elaborate system of tunnels? Or could it be something more sinister?
44. Holes
March 06, 2019 03:55 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBHeather finally admits her feelings for Doc during another glorious night in the hot tub! If only that honey badger wasn't still digging holes all around Broken... or could there be another cause for the mysterious tunnels?
Honey Badger Bonus!
February 26, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 54.5 MBThere is a lot going on in Broken! We sit down with a few of the cast members to talk about all the crazy things happening in our tiny town -- Honey Badgers, romance, earthquakes, and the Warren G. Harding Brownies! Listen to this fun bonus content to keep up with all the latest!
43. Honey Badger
February 25, 2019 05:12 - 28 minutes - 53 MBThings are moving quickly now! Brick breaks through a wall in George's gold mine, Rose is perfecting the Warren G. Harding brownies, Heather comes to grips with the truth about Mayor Frost, and Joey desperately tries to save the MoshiMoshi Toybashi Fish Processing Ship!
42. Sarsfield
February 19, 2019 22:09 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBSarsfield is missing! Mark tries to convince his friends to help look for his beloved cat, but the Brokenites are busy with hot-tubbing, kombucha, mysterious herbs, and the small tremors that are becoming more frequent in their tiny town.
41. Subtle Electric Fire
February 04, 2019 19:57 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBAs Red Trousers gets closer to Broken, Alaska, Jean Claude imparts some important information about the Louise files. Meanwhile, Rose and Mark find the spark that finally kindles their romance.
OMFBonus!
January 30, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBEnjoy this bonus content for Old Man Fletcher! Did you know about Count Dante? The World Barista Champion from the Netherlands? So much random weirdness, so little time.
40. Old Man Fletcher
January 28, 2019 21:37 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBOld Man Fletcher is in full mid-life-crisis mode. He visits Doc and Heather during one of their hot-tub kombucha nights and the Brokenites wonder how long they can tolerate "Fletch".
39. Fletchapolitan Market
January 21, 2019 04:40 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBMayor Frost needs Heather's help to get his life back in order. Broken hasn't changed much since last he was here, but Feltcher's Grocery Store is about to throw everyone for a loop!
38. Mayor Frost Returns
January 14, 2019 18:01 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBA few days after the big Mayoral Election, everyone is wondering how Brick will react to the sudden appearance of Mayor Frost. Heather can hardly contain her excitement!
37. Election Eve
December 20, 2018 19:37 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBIt's the night before the Mayoral election, and Brick is preparing for a win! Politics and relationships form and flex as his past comes back to haunt him.
The Pope's Astronomer
November 30, 2018 17:00 - 1 minute - 3.03 MBLars tells Rose about his visit with the Pope's Astronomer.
36. Last Song of Louise
November 26, 2018 18:56 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MBLouise says goodbye to Broken, Alaska! Join her tonight for a going-away party at the Twisted Dinghy, and wish her well as she travels to Las Vegas to be the lounge singer she's always wanted to be!
35. In the HueHue
November 19, 2018 16:37 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MBBurt is excited to roast some very special beans in the Huehuetenango Coffee Roasting Hut. One after another, the Brokenites come in for his help with their own problems. Will these 5-year old Sumatran beans survive the day?
34. One Billboard in Broken
November 12, 2018 16:56 - 33 minutes - 61.1 MBAnikah is hot on the trail of Red Trousers in Ishpeming! Back in Broken, Brett Brickman is finding creative ways to campaign for Mayor, but Tosh's best ideas might not be what's best for the town.
33. Pugsy
November 05, 2018 05:02 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MBBurt learns some important info about Red Trousers, Rose helps launch Heather's traveling art career, and Mark finally learns the truth about Pugsy! Even the German Scientists in Brick's 4th floor terrarium laboratory didn't see this one coming!
Margaret Hall
November 01, 2018 16:00 - 4 minutes - 8.72 MBThe night Margaret Hall met the creature in the woods.
32. The Permit
October 31, 2018 20:01 - 30 minutes - 55.4 MBBrett Brickman has been struggling to find his missing hotel permit for months. In desperation, Mark and George convince him to visit Doc Burgess for some hypnotherapy. What hidden secrets will be revealed under hypnosis?
31. Moose Breath
October 24, 2018 18:44 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MBRevisionist history is on display! When Rose discovers a secret about Warren G. Harding's trip to Alaska, the Brokenites struggle with their identity. Even Heather's yoga class might not be able to help us this time!
30. Bunnies
October 17, 2018 04:22 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBSheriff Jim leads the Brokenites on a wild ride when he sees a rabbit on Main Street and goes into full-blown paranoia mode! Can the locals work together to rid the town of their furry nemesis? Listening to Jim improvise a drop and roll with a taser is worth every second...
29. Manuel del Valle
October 09, 2018 06:17 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBMamma Tutti is ready to take over Broken's own Harbor Palace Restaurant. When Carlos del Valle's brother, Manuel, arrives from Latin America, will Mamma's dreams be dashed?
Doc Burgess Bonus Bit!
October 02, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MBWe'd love to welcome Anthony Floyd to the cast of Broken, Alaska! Listen to this bonus episode as we talk to him about Roller Derby, drugs, and veterinary medicine. Really? That sounds random... But, it's Broken!
28. Doc Burgess
October 01, 2018 03:11 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBWhen Rose "accidentally" throws Brick in the Harbor, she has to help him limp up to Doc Burgess' office. Can Broken survive Brick's sprained ankle?
27. The Munskie Library
September 24, 2018 03:57 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBWe open Season 2 as Denise and Kittie are struggling to turn Mr. Munskie's Bakery into the new Broken Library, and tensions flare until Mark inadvertently suggests a dramatic option.
Love, Unrequited?
July 01, 2018 16:00 - 3 minutes - 7.32 MBRose finds a note taped to her kitchen door in this Broken short episode.
26. The Dagger Strikes!
June 04, 2018 01:54 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBThe Season 1 Finale will have you on the edge of your seat! Rose has been kidnapped and all of Broken is looking for her. Can they find her before it’s too late?
25. Huehuetenango
May 28, 2018 04:13 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MBBrick is jealous of all the new start-ups in Broken, including the coffee roasting business Burt has opened down by the harbor. Feeling unwanted and unloved, Brick might finally give up on this tiny town.
24. Heat Wave
May 19, 2018 17:20 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBThe temperature in Broken is starting to rise! When a fast-talking AC salesman shows up in town, will the locals give in to his high-pressure tactics and invest in the cooling system of the future?
George's Big Bonus Content!
May 10, 2018 16:00 - 27 minutes - 50.2 MBWe talk with George Birch Wertz about "George's Big Break" and hear some crazy stories about his acting career - the time he met Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, and when he was on "Mad About You"! Seattle loves the Greenwood Car Show, too! Thanks for being Broken, George!
23. George's Big Break
May 09, 2018 19:39 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MBBrokenites meet in kitchens around town to discuss local gossip, and Burt and George begin to argue about chores around the shack. Later that night, Burt discovers a secret George has been hiding in his basement.
22. Shattered Noir
April 15, 2018 23:51 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBA new library is opening in Broken, and Brokenites have decided to give from their personal book collections for the cause. In searching through old boxes in Brooke’s Books and Other Things for titles to donate, Rose discovers a secret that Mark would rather keep hidden.
21. Stewie Brickman
April 09, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBBrick's long-lost younger brother, Stewie, shows up on the Queen of the Gulls cruise ship. Stewie is vastly superior to Brick in every way and the Brokenites love him! How will Brick react to this gorgeous, successful hunk of a man horning in on his territory?
20. World's Fair
April 07, 2018 19:36 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBLouise and Brett Brickman journey to Paris in an attempt to boost the Broken economy with a World's Fair. Can't you just see a million people showing up in Broken looking to be entertained and amazed?
19. Spring Break Up
March 05, 2018 22:12 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBSpring is in the air! A strange wind is blowing through Broken, the ice is breaking up, and it has everyone teetering on their last nerve. Can the locals get through the Spring Break Up in one piece?
Broken Burt Bonus Content
February 28, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBTaylor Edwards, George Birch Wertz, Mike Fuller and Kari Aguila discuss the episode, "Broken Burt" and what it meant for the rest of Season 1. Great background stories and cast commentary for this dark and heavy episode!
18. Broken Burt
February 27, 2018 06:23 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this flashback episode, it’s the 1970s in London, and Burt is in his prime. He has friends, a great job on the police force, and is sure he will be the one to finally catch his nemesis, The Dagger. This is a scary one, friends.
Caricature
February 22, 2018 17:00 - 1 minute - 4.01 MBGus stops by Burts caricature stand to say hello.
17. The Dancing Fisherman
February 21, 2018 16:23 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBThe Brokenites catch sight of a fisherman singing and dancing on his boat, and wonder at his motives. How do the residents of our tiny town keep their joie de vivre, even when faced with a sometimes dreary and repetitious Alaskan life?
Sweet Baby Jesus Bonus!
February 17, 2018 17:00 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBJoin Taylor Edwards, Paul Eenhoorn, Kari Aguila, Mike Fuller, and George Birch Wertz as they talk about the funny and bizarre stories behind the "Sweet Baby Jesus" episode!
16. Sweet Baby Jesus
February 16, 2018 20:07 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MBJoey and Mo struggle with questions of loyalty and trust. When the Baby Jesus statue is stolen, Brokenites search the town and their hearts for clues to the dastardly deed. Could this be the beginning of a dark time in Broken?
15. Oh! The Jackhole!
February 08, 2018 03:49 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBThe often out-of-town mayor calls in to tell Heather O’Hearne that he’s treating the city council to a team-building white-water rafting adventure. When the entire town is accidentally invited, Heather has to decide how to fund the trip. Walt Whitman would be thrilled!
14. The Tale of Mark Shaughnessy
January 29, 2018 06:04 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBMark has been missing for a week, and his friends in Broken are worried. Search parties set off to find him, but they hold little hope. Rose is confronted by a hard truth to swallow.
13. Cabin Fever
January 22, 2018 21:03 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBThus begins "The Tale of Mark Shaughnessy" – The locals of Broken, Alaska are skilled at fending off Cabin Fever during the long winter months. What happens when one resident gets pushed too far?
12. Husky Highway
January 18, 2018 19:28 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBBrett Brickman, ever the entrepreneur, is trying to steal tourists from the rival neighboring town of Austinville. He convinces Denise to lead a newly formed dogsled team over the mountain, but will this venture be as unsuccessful as most of Brick’s ideas?