Closer to Hell
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Rick McNamara's attempt to install an in-ground pool plunges him deep into a world of secrets, conspiracies, and deceptions. As he seeks out help in his quest for pool ownership, Rick quickly realizes that the townspeople of Caldwell County are not all what they seem to be. From diving board salespeople to federal agents to cult leaders to mafiosos, Rick deals with the best and worst his town has to offer as he pushes forward with his mission.
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Bonus: Rick's Guided Meditation
November 17, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBRick leads a guided meditation.
Closer to Hell Trailer
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.77 MBCheck out Closer to Hell now! All 30 episodes currently available as part of the Asylum Podcasts Network!
Ep. 30: Life of the Party (feat. Andy Bridges)
June 21, 2021 21:19 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBSome discrete recordings of Patrick Betts (Andy Bridges). Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org and Epidemic Sound
Ep. 29: Truth to Power (feat. Sam Carty)
June 08, 2021 05:06 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBRick tries to get a confession out of the Mayor (Sam Carty) Additional voices from Ryan Gaul Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 28: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. 0
April 26, 2021 04:22 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBA discretely recorded conversation between Jefferson (Bill Fryer) and his "attorney" (Andy Bridges). Also, an appearance from Jessica (CassAsssss) Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 27: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. II
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBThe conclusion of the trial of the century (starring Andy Bridges, Bianca Carrasco, Bill Fryer, George LaBour ) Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 26: Robber Pattinson (feat. CassAsssss)
February 22, 2021 21:40 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBRick visits his wife (CassAsssss). Go to Twitch.tv/CassAsssss for video archives and streaming schedules. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 25: Petunia's Petite Petals Podcast (feat. Haley Bronzino)
February 09, 2021 00:11 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBAn episode of Caldwell County's own Petunia Petal's (Haley Bronzino) chart-topping floral arrangement podcast. Music: Wildflowers by Yusuke Tsutsimi SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 24: Return Address (feat. George LaBour)
February 02, 2021 01:39 - 1 hour - 64 MBRick goes to talk to an old client (George LaBour) about their mailing list. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective Coming Back - Instrumental by Lobo Loco SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 23: Treaty of Ver-Shed (feat. Ryan Gaul)
January 25, 2021 03:59 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBRick hires exterminator Roger Blast (Ryan Gaul) to help him with a pest problem. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 22: Kidding Around (feat. RuffHaüs)
January 18, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBRick helps a couple of rambunctious kids (Talia Fraine and David Getz of RuffHaüs) find their new homes. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Additional Voices by Matt Hession
Ep. 21: Deep Stone Rick (feat. Seth Bryan)
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBRick reunites with his son (Seth Bryan) SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 20: Plaster Palace (feat. Andy Bridges)
December 13, 2020 18:35 - 1 hour - 56 MBRick meets up with an old friend to get some answers. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from freesound.org
Ep. 19: The Wild Side Pilot (feat. George LaBour & Matt Hession)
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThree Caldwell County Zoo employees started a podcast. Here's the pilot episode. Music: Curious Jungle by Podington Bear
Ep. 18: Study Sesh (feat. Bianca Carrasco)
November 30, 2020 04:07 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBVery physically unwell, Rick infiltrates the library, where he and grad student Rebecca Johns (Bianca Carrasco) learn a lot of stuff. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective "Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 17: Orientation Group B at Caldwell Community College (feat. Please Clap!)
November 22, 2020 19:59 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIt's the first semester back after the Great Flood, and these Caldwell Community College freshmen are ready to learn (feat. Please Clap! Improv) Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Follow Closer to Hell on Instagram @closertohellpod Follow Please Clap! Improv on Instagram @pleaseclapimprov
Ep. 16: Pumped (feat Ari Goldberg)
November 16, 2020 04:29 - 57 minutes - 53 MBJason Biggins (Ari Goldberg) installs Rick's pool pump. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Raccoon Sounds - Noises from Rib Ticklers
Ep. 15: The Hitchhikers Lied (feat. RuffHaüs)
November 09, 2020 03:54 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBRick hitchhikes home, thanks to a ride from Ernest and Carlson (David Getz and Talia Fraine of RuffHaüs). For more info on the 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development visit 6sinstitute.com For More info on Liv's Love Pool, visit liveslovepool.com or @livslovepool on Instagram Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 14: Walking the Flat (feat. Olivia Atwood)
November 01, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBRick tries to buy a diving board from saleswoman and inventor Sandra O'Hanney (Olivia Atwood). Visit livslovepool.com for more info on Liv's Love Pool and the Liv's Love Pool Podcast! Visit 6sinstitute.com for more info on The 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development and their programs. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective "Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ...
Ep. 13: Bluffin' (feat. George LaBour)
October 19, 2020 04:45 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBRick makes a trip to the bank and chats with bank manager Martin Bonchamp (George LaBour). Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 12: Crystal Clarity (feat. Maddy Lenahan)
October 12, 2020 04:27 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBRick heads to Pool's Pools for an update on his arrangement and talks to store clerk Crystal Salamanca (Maddy Lenihan). Additional Voices by Cassi Waciega Music: Smile from Bensound Infinity by Yakov Golman SFX from Freesound.org In partnership with the 6S Institute for Brain & Body Development (6sinstitute.com).
Ep. 11: Minor League Detour (feat. Matt Hession)
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBRick receives a mysterious invitation to Caldwell MudDogs owner Chip Packard (Matt Hession). Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective Additional Music and SFX from Freesound.org and Incompetech.com 6S Institute for Brain & Body Development: https://6sinstitute.com/
Ep. 10: Battle of the Bands (feat. My Dinosaur Life)
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBMatch Simpson and the SkullCrushers hash out their issues as a band before their big performance. Featuring the voices of My Dinosaur Life (Stephanie Simon, Talia Fraine, J.J. Moran, MaryKate Rodenbush, Rhett Sosebee) Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective The Drifter (Heavy Rhythm) by Isaiah Chetnik SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 9: The Pool Proposition (feat. Sam Carty)
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBRick finds himself in the crosshairs of famous pool saleswoman and mafioso Riley Pool (Sam Carty) after his incident at The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th. Music: Noir Theme by The PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 8: Turf Wars (feat. Rhett Sosebee)
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBRick goes to The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th to get some concrete and runs into employee Match Simpson (Rhett Sosebee). Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from freesound.org
Ep. 7: The Back Room (feat. Bridget Lennon)
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBRick swings into his local Pep Boys to check out a new type of oil and chat with cashier Rebecca Clumps (Bridget Lennon). Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective Back in Black by AC/DC SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 6: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Part I
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this recording of the trial of the century, the court hears testimony from Kyle "Theater Kid Kyle" Dickerson, Margaret Pep, and Treasury Secretary Margaret Hammerhole. Starring (in order of appearance): Bridget Lennon, Pete Broderick, Andy Bridges, Bill Fryer, and Bianca Carrasco Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 6: The People v. Jefferson Pep, Pt. I
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this recording of the trial of the century, the court hears testimony from Kyle "Theater Kid Kyle" Dickerson, Margaret Pep, and Treasury Secretary Margaret Hammerhole. Starring (in order of appearance): Bridget Lennon, Pete Broderick, Andy Bridges, Bill Fryer, Bianca Carrasco, and George LaBour Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 5: Irrational Treasure: Map of Secrets (feat. Dan Hirshfield)
August 18, 2020 00:33 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBMusic: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org
Ep. 4: The Permit Problem (feat. Bianca Carrasco)
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBRick visits Tiffany Schrapsure at the Residential Recreational Landscaping Office to sort out the paperwork involved in putting his in-ground pool in his yard. Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective
Ep. 3: Oh Crappy Day (feat. Bill Fryer)
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBMusic: Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective Footsteps, Muddy, E by InspectorJ
Ep. 2: Industry Insider (feat. Hank Nooney)
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBMusic: Noir Theme by The PK Jazz Collective
Ep. 1: Damage Assessment (feat. Andy Bridges)
July 20, 2020 03:21 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBMusic: Noir Theme by the PK Jazz Collective My Life by Dee Yan-Key