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Jabberwocky Audio Theater All-in-One Audio Buffet

126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings

Jabberwocky Audio Theater (aka JAT) is a group of storytellers writing, recording, and podcasting out of Deepest Springfield. Inspired by the classic shows of Radio’s Golden Age, JAT aims to create well-crafted tales to entertain and engross modern audiences.

Learn more about us at www.jabberaudio.com.

We hope you join us on the journey.

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JAT Jot # 19: August 2023

August 04, 2023 01:00 - 2 minutes - 3.56 MB

If you're one of our listeners who get us on Stitcher, we want you to know that service is closing on August 29th. Plus, we give you a few more updates on the goings on in Deepest Springfield aka the Tulgey Wood.

JAT Jot # 19

August 04, 2023 01:00 - 2 minutes - 3.56 MB

If you're one of our listeners who get us on Stitcher, we want you to know that service is closing on August 29th. Plus, we give you a few more updates on the goings on in Deepest Springfield aka the Tulgey Wood.

Quorum — The Harbor Pilot’s Tale

January 20, 2023 02:00 - 29 minutes - 57.2 MB

Basel, August 2012. Near-to-retirement Swiss harbor pilot Klaus Brunner is nearly home after a long day’s work when he is called back to direct an unexpected late-night cargo ship departure. But what seems a routine if inconvenient assignment changes dramatically when he discovers the true nature of the cargo they're carrying — and must take drastic action if he hopes to escape with his life. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains one use of “damn,” a few instances of “h...

Trailer for Quorum: The Harbor Pilot's Tale

January 15, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 3.42 MB

This interlude, available to Patreon backers tonight, 1/15/23 and to everyone 1/19/23, takes place between seasons two and three of Quroum. Learn more at JabberAudio.com!

JAT Jot # 18

November 22, 2022 19:30 - 2 minutes - 3.32 MB

One last update for the year (probably) as we let you know about the new shows coming in 2023, starting in January... as well as a couple special marathons to wrap up this year. Music: "Frankincense & Myrrh" by Scott Buckley

JAT Jot # 17

September 14, 2022 22:00 - 2 minutes - 4.5 MB

An update for September 2022 including: 1) A thank you to everyone who supported us for the People's Choice Podcast Awards. (There's always next year) 2) We'll be airing at the Minnesota Webfest from September 25th to September 28th. 3) We'll be airing at the Miami Web Fest from September 29th to October 2nd. 4) You can sign up for our mailing list on our web site 5) You can get dozens of bonus goodies by backing us on Patreon.

JAT Jot # 16

July 08, 2022 01:10 - 2 minutes - 4.26 MB

Here in July 2022 to let you know three things: 1) We should be back on the terrestrial airwaves this month 2) This month's Patreon bonus segment is about the origins of Quorum character names. 3) This month, we need you to go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and nominate "Quorum" in the Fiction category for the People's Choice Podcast Awards.

JAT Jot # 15

June 10, 2022 01:00 - 2 minutes - 4.39 MB

Artistic Director Bjorn Munson gives a general update on the state of things in the Tulgey Wood in June, 2022 (spoiler: some not good, but some good).

JAT Jot # 14

March 11, 2022 02:00 - 3 minutes - 8.35 MB

Associate Artistic Director William R. Coughlan gives you an update on one of our new series in development as well as talks a bit more about this month's bonus for Patreon backers.

JAT Jot # 13

February 11, 2022 02:00 - 2 minutes - 3.55 MB

A brief update for February 2022. Learn a bit more about our current and future offerings with our promo reel at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2022/01/25/new-jabberwocky-audio-promo-for-2022/ Plus learn more about this month's Patreon bonus at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2022/02/07/leaving-las-vegas-gambling-in-california/  

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 10 of 10

December 24, 2021 02:00 - 37 minutes - 73.5 MB

July 2012. As events come to a head, Jimmy Harmon finds himself finally confronting the conspirators behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust. But as the situation escalates, Jimmy is forced to grapple with an uncomfortable realization — and the sudden loss of a key ally. Unable to escape, Jimmy finds himself in mortal peril as the plotters take whatever action they can to prevent their schemes from coming to light — in shockingly extreme fashion. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggest...

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 9 of 10

December 17, 2021 02:00 - 32 minutes - 62.5 MB

July 2012. Poker player Jimmy Harmon and his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman have at last uncovered the truth behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust’s plans. But knowing the truth and being able to prove it are different things entirely. Jimmy plans to return to his exclusive private poker game in an attempt to glean more information while Robin collects their evidence — a course that may be complicated by an ill-conceived betrayal of trust between the pair… and an unforeseen danger awaiting Ji...

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 8 of 10

December 10, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 62.1 MB

July 2012. After escaping capture thanks to the timely intervention of driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon and Robin Freeman are forced to lick their wounds — both emotional and physical — and reconsider their actions. But a fortuitous realization may put them back on the course for truth — if Jimmy can convince a recalcitrant Eleanor to reveal more than she has been willing to share as of yet. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested   Contains semi-adult language (“SOB,” “crap...

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 7 of 10

December 03, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 59.9 MB

July 2012. Jimmy Harmon has uncovered a troubling connection between the work he has been doing for venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer and the ongoing danger that threatens his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman. And digging through the secret papers of the mysterious real estate group implicated in these threats reveals little else. But in their quest to find more concrete evidence of wrongdoing, Jimmy and Robin may find themselves in far graver danger than either of them could anticipate. Rated AD...

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 6 of 10

November 26, 2021 02:00 - 35 minutes - 68.4 MB

July 2012. Having eluded his ill-intentioned pursuers with the help of skilled performance driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon meets up with his ex-girlfriend Robin. Upon learning that her involvement in the sequence of events that led to her coworkers’ disappearance remains undiscovered, Jimmy hatches a plan to recover the hidden documentation that may shed light on the group’s hidden motives… a plan that requires the assistance of a less-than-reputable acquaintance from his Las Vegas days. ...

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 5 of 10

November 19, 2021 02:00 - 27 minutes - 54.4 MB

July 2012. Having eluded his ill-intentioned pursuers with the help of skilled performance driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon meets up with his ex-girlfriend Robin. Upon learning that her involvement in the sequence of events that led to her coworkers’ disappearance remains undiscovered, Jimmy hatches a plan to recover the hidden documentation that may shed light on the group’s hidden motives… a plan that requires the assistance of a less-than-reputable acquaintance from his Las Vegas days. ...

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 4 of 10

November 12, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 59 MB

July 2012. After accepting an unusual assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer — a commission shared with the enigmatic Eleanor Wallis and the overtly dramatic Ken Ford — Jimmy Harmon finds himself in the crosshairs of a vicious killer. Narrowly escaping his assailant, Harmon must scramble to stay ahead of his pursuer while ensuring his fellow assignees avoid similar — and potentially lethal — consequences. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult languag...

Quorum — The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 3 of 10

November 05, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 57.3 MB

July 2012. After finally joining in on the most exclusive private poker game in Los Angeles — a goal for which he may have ulterior motives — Jimmy Harmon works to help his former girlfriend Robin unearth the sinister forces that may be killing her coworkers… without rendering her their next victim. In the meantime, he takes on a mysterious assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer, once again encountering the brash hustler Ken Ford and the enigmatic yet alluring Eleanor Wallis. Rate...

Quorum - The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 2 of 10

October 29, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 58.9 MB

July 2012. After keeping a low profile for months in Los Angeles, poker player Jimmy Harmon at last has the opportunity to gain a seat at an exclusive high-stakes underground game — but before he can join in, he must contend with the return of his former girlfriend Robin, desperate for his help after being unwittingly drawn into a mystery that may have led to murder… a mystery that may have her next on the killer’s list. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult lan...

Quorum - The Gambler’s Tale: “All That Glitters,” Part 1 of 10

October 22, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 54.1 MB

July 2012. After dealing with Las Vegas mobsters and other ambitious criminal elements, former online poker pro Jimmy Harmon has returned to his old haunts in Los Angeles. Eager to rebuild both his life and his bankroll, Jimmy finds himself drawn back into intrigue as he ventures into the world of Hollywood high-stakes underground poker — meeting potential allies and adversaries along the way… as well as an unexpected individual from his past. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested ...

Previously on Quorum… (The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts & The Messenger’s Tale)

October 15, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 59.4 MB

A professional poker player finds himself embroiled in a deadly plot involving everyone from gangsters to nefarious government agents. A bicycle messenger on her last day must avoid both schemers intend on foiling her final delivery and the malicious antics of her courier competitors. All while a mysterious cabal of conspirators manipulates events behind the scenes. Join us as we revisit the events of The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts and The Messenger’s Tale in advance of The Gambler’s ...

JAT Jot # 12

September 21, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 11.2 MB

Associate Artistic Director William R. Coughlan has a lot to share while wearing his hat as writer/director of Quorum. Go ahead and give it a listen, but in the meantime, our new dedicated podfeed for Quorum is live! (RSS feed is here).

JAT Chat # 8 - July 2021

July 23, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 52.6 MB

Bjorn and Bill talk about how 2020 changed up how we make audio fiction here at Jabberwocky Audio Theater and we do a deep dive into Quorum.

JAT Chat # 8

July 23, 2021 01:00 - 27 minutes - 52.6 MB

Bjorn and Bill talk about how 2020 changed up how we make audio fiction here at Jabberwocky Audio Theater and we do a deep dive into Quorum.

Through a Glass, Darkly - Ep 9

July 16, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 48.4 MB

“The Flowering of the Strange Orchid” by H.G. Wells (first published in the Pall Mall Budget, August 2nd, 1894). Narrated by William R. Coughlan, with Brooks Tegler as Winter-Wedderburn and Anna Coughlan as his housekeeper. Edited, mixed and mastered by William R. Coughlan. Post-production services supplied by Tohubohu Productions, LLC. Rated AD-G. Contains bloodsucking, botany, and an idle British gentleman.

Through a Glass, Darkly - Ep 8

May 14, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 46.5 MB

“The Black Cat” by Edgar Allen Poe (first published in the Saturday Evening Post, August 19th, 1843). Performed by Tal Aviezer, who appears courtesy of Red Monkey Theater Group. Edited, mixed and mastered by William R. Coughlan. Post-production services supplied by Tohubohu Productions, LLC. Rated AD-PG, parental guidance suggested. Contains the torture and killing of an animal as well as a human murder.

Through a Glass, Darkly - Ep 7

May 07, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes - 42.2 MB

“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe (first published in James Russel Lowell's The Pioneer, January 1843). Performed by Tegan Cohan, who appears courtesy of Howl at the Moon Audio. Edited, mixed and mastered by William R. Coughlan. Rated AD-PG, parental guidance suggested. Contains murder, dismemberment, and someone who insists they are not mad a bit too much.

JAT Jot # 11

May 06, 2021 21:36 - 1 minute - 2.94 MB

It's almost summer, and we wanted to let you know about some new episodes airing soon, plus progress on Quorum.

JAT Jot # 10

March 20, 2021 20:50 - 2 minutes - 4.18 MB

It's Spring 2021 and time to update you on what we're up to in Deepest Springfield. This March, we're working on Quorum and also expanding the world of Rogue Tyger. For the bio and character portrait of Grannie Kochowa, check out: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2021/03/17/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-grainne-kochowa/

JAT Jot # 9

January 11, 2021 18:01 - 3 minutes - 5.3 MB

A new year and a new update for what's up in Deepest Springfield for January 2021. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @JabberAudio. And check out the bio and character portrait of Dr. Shen Enling at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2021/01/10/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-shen-enling/

JAT Jot # 8

December 12, 2020 16:55 - 2 minutes - 3.59 MB

An update for December 2020. We briefly update what we've been up to including new entries in the Encyclopedia of the Imperium on jabberaudio.com.   If you want the specific link to Aidan Vosky's expanded encyclopedia entry, it's at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2020/12/09/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-aidan-vosky/

JAT Jot # 7

November 17, 2020 01:00 - 2 minutes - 4.61 MB

An update for November 2020. We talk about some of the added entries to Rogue Tyger's Encyclopedia of the Imperium and other goodies you can check out on our website, jabberaudio.com. If you want the specific link to Reg Macorum's expanded encyclopedia entry, it's at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2020/11/16/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-reg-macorum/

Through a Glass, Darkly - Ep 6

October 30, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 57.3 MB

“The Raven” by Edgar Allen Poe (originally published 1845) “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allen Poe (originally published 1842) Both performed by William R. Coughlan  Rated AD-PG, parental guidance suggested. “The Raven” is essentially typical Poe existential dread which, unless you’ve recently seen Hitchcock’s “The Birds” should be fine. “The Masque of the Red Death,” however, may be upsetting to people hit hard by the global pandemic due to its depiction of the titular disease.

JAT Jot # 6

October 11, 2020 15:51 - 1 minute - 2.64 MB

An update for October 2020. We have an update on our Fall schedule and what's in the works for 2021 and beyond.

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 16: Prince Prigio, part 6 of 6

October 02, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 54.2 MB

Enjoy the sixth and final part of "Prince Prigio" our special multi-part, multi-voice fairy tale (that comments on fairy tales) for "Through the Looking Glass," performed by Bjorn Munson and the JAT Players. Rated AD-G for general audiences. Contains harumphs, tears, laugher, and fairy-tale style (vs. Lovecraft style) reanimation, which makes the death of a pet more palatable.

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 15: Prince Prigio, part 5 of 6

September 25, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 52 MB

Continue with the fifth and penultimate part of "Prince Prigio" our special multi-part, multi-voice fairy tale (that comments on fairy tales) for "Through the Looking Glass," performed by Bjorn Munson and the JAT Players. Rated AD-G for general audiences. Contains legal proceedings, people trying to better themselves, and several death threats to several different people.

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 14: Prince Prigio, part 4 of 6

September 18, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 54.6 MB

Continue with the fourth part of "Prince Prigio" our special multi-part, multi-voice fairy tale (that comments on fairy tales) for "Through the Looking Glass," performed by Bjorn Munson and the JAT Players. Rated AD-G for general audiences. Contains monstrous fights resulting in fairy tale-related deaths, charges of treason, and diplomatic complications.

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 13: Prince Prigio, part 3 of 6

September 04, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 58.5 MB

Continue with the third part of "Prince Prigio" our special multi-part, multi-voice fairy tale (that comments on fairy tales) for "Through the Looking Glass," performed by Bjorn Munson and the JAT Players.

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 12: Prince Prigio, part 2 of 6

July 10, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 57.1 MB

Continue with the second part of "Prince Prigio" our special multi-part, multi-voice story for "Through the Looking Glass," performed by Bjorn Munson and the JAT Players.

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 11: Prince Prigio, part 1 of 6

July 03, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 52.9 MB

Join us as we start a special multi-part, multi-voice story for "Through the Looking Glass" - "Prince Prigio" by Andrew Lang performed by Bjorn Munson and the JAT Players.

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 10

June 26, 2020 01:00 - 22 minutes - 45.4 MB

Two stories this week! "The Elves & the Shoemaker" performed by Kim Davenport plus "The Cunning Shoemaker" performed by Tom Kramer

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 9

June 19, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 43.6 MB

"Cinderella" performed by Jasmine Curry

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 8

June 12, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MB

"Jack and the Beanstalk" performed by Tom Kramer

JAT Jot # 5: A note on current events

June 08, 2020 14:30 - 4 minutes - 7.43 MB

Given current events, we wanted to share some thoughts, especially with our friends and neighbors in the DC area. This was originally broadcast on WERA with TTLG episode #8, "Jack and the Beanstalk."

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 7

June 05, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 43.3 MB

"Hansel and Gretel" performed by Jasmine Curry

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 6

May 29, 2020 01:00 - 26 minutes - 52.5 MB

"The Snow Queen" Part 2 of 2, performed by Marsha Rehns

Through the Looking Glass - Ep 5

May 22, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 54.1 MB

"The Snow Queen" Part 1 of 2, performed by Marsha Rehns

JAT Chat # 7

May 15, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes - 30.4 MB

Bjorn and Bill talk about our upcoming 2020 season, including Through the Looking Glass and Quorum, and talk about how we’re figuring out how to do things when we’re all remote.

JAT Jot # 4

April 17, 2020 22:21 - 1 minute - 2.67 MB

An update for April 2020. We're now less than a month away from being back on the airwaves!

JAT Jot # 3

March 15, 2020 23:27 - 3 minutes - 5.49 MB

An update for the Ides of March, which a special note about Shohreh Aghdashloo