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LifeLabNotes

82 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratings

Sketch comedy, personal stories, original music, insightful essays, and short fiction. Life Lab Notes creates and curates episodes that look at life and how it works, and sometimes doesn't work. Each episode is about 15 minutes of entertaining, funny, uplifting, thought-provoking treats.

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Twelve Elves 'til Christmas

December 20, 2023 22:49 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

You’ve got big plans. Worked out every detail. Thought of every contingency. Except one. “12 Elves ’til Christmas” is a story about a dream, a machine, and half a team. [Explicit -- One swear word, bleeped.] Presented by Life Lab Notes - field observations from the lab of Life in a storytelling podcast.  12 Elves ’til Christmas features the voice talents of Claire Barnhart, Keith Ferguson, Ernie Gilbert, Robyn Heller, Chris Mathieu, Phil Ward, and Silvie Zamora. Engineering by Phil War...

The New Kid on the Shelf

December 22, 2022 06:02 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

Big news! Life Lab Notes has stumbled upon the remote meeting link and password for the weekly meeting of a certain local chapter of a certain group of elves. Obviously, we cannot divulge our sources. Listen in as Carol tries to control the bunch, especially Dibbles, who's in a mood.  Featuring the voice talents of Claire Barnhart, Keith Ferguson, Ernie Gilbert, Judith Goldstein, Kristen Smith, Inger Tudor, Phil Ward, and Silvie Zamora. Written, directed, produced by Silvie Zamora. Ple...

Whistlebottom - a trespasser's tale

October 30, 2022 01:38 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

If a radio play and an audio book met at a haunted campfire to share a chilling account of mayhem that takes place in hell and the parking lot of a real estate office, it would sound like this: Whistlebottom - a trespasser's tale. Written and performed by Silvie Zamora. Battle March by Phil Ward. Episode album art by @jamahartart.     

Slow Cooker Chronicles - A Fable in Three Recipes

December 01, 2021 00:05 - 11 minutes - 17.5 MB

Chapter Two: Slowvember (Giving the Seeds Their Heat) Part two is chock full of flavour and, like any good fable, metaphors. Cathy remembers a little from her last visit with La Señora, but will this month’s Tex-Mex Chile con Carne push her further away from herself? Featuring the voice talents of Nerea Duhart (Chiquita/Cathy) and Graciela Valderrama (La Señora). Written by Vanessa Espino and Silvie Zamora. Music by Phil Ward.

How To Feel During the Holidays In the Year-That-Must-Not-Be-Named

December 21, 2020 02:57 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

There's a lot of pressure to put out the perfect end-of-year podcast, that is the perfect blend of a thoughtful review of the year, a humourous look at life’s outtakes, and an upbeat toast to the future. Luckily, someone made paper snowflakes and saw a big metaphor; and someone else took a long walk and met a wise man. We present two holiday pieces: The Shape of a Holiday, written and read by Silvie Zamora; and Come Walk With Me, written and read by Christina Wells Campbell.  

To Gather, Together

November 26, 2020 04:31 - 4 minutes - 5.96 MB

We’ve been gathered together for months, hunkered down with our immediate family/household. It hasn’t been easy turning home into home, school, office, some semblance of a gym, storage facility for toilet paper and sanitizing wipes. We’ve had to bob and weave more than usual to make things work. This year, the holidays will be more of the same. Bless this house and pass the wifi. This light, little story is about a simple way to be a best friend. Good luck, everyone. We’ve got this. ...

The Backyard

November 03, 2020 02:59 - 2 minutes - 4.06 MB

Just a few thoughts about how connected we all are, and how hard that is to see sometimes. Written and read by Silvie Zamora.

Some When

October 31, 2020 18:13 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MB

"What do you mean by this haunting of me?" Othello IV.i.14 This unsettling Halloween tale was written by Silvie Zamora and featured Jennifer Flack, Liesel Hansen, Cameron Murphy, Denny Siegel, Phil Ward, and Silvie Zamora. Music by Phil Ward. Thank you for sharing some of your Halloween with us. You can also spend time with us on Facebook and Instagram @LifeLabNotes, and at our website, LifeLabNotes.com.

Eleven O'Clock

May 07, 2020 17:48 - 3 minutes - 6.19 MB

A brief story about true things that happened in my household and down the street from us. Tabs opened while writing this: bell ringing, bell towers, lightning strikes, ancient prayers, aliens. 

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 12)

December 25, 2019 05:05 - 3 minutes - 4.97 MB

Day 12: “Twelve Drummers Drumming” by Silvie Zamora, was performed by Alexis DeLaRosa, featuring Mel Collins, with Sandra Kinder, Farrah Kiyomura, Jack T. Musgrave, and Jason Yorrick. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  With the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of crackerjack writers came up with twelve days of funny, moving, o...

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 11)

December 24, 2019 05:05 - 3 minutes - 5.28 MB

Listen in on what is surely the earliest recorded standup set in history, in Day 11's episode “Eleven Pipers Piping” by Tom Clark and Silvie Zamora. Performed by Tom Clark, and featuring the voices of Zheryk Badugu, Sarah Parga, Michael Santell, and Rick Steadman. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  With the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspirat...

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 10)

December 23, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 7.22 MB

Day 10: “Ten Lords a-Leaping” by Susan C. Hunter. Performed by Wes Weddell, Nick Droz, and Ailisa Newhall. Recorded at The Spare Room, Seattle, Washington. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  With the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of writers came up with twelve days of funny, moving, original pieces for your holiday merrimen...

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 9)

December 22, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 7.22 MB

Day 9: “Nine Ladies Dancing” by Silvie Zamora, and performed by Kelley Hazen. Whatever light you have, let it shine. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  With the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of crackerjack writers came up with twelve days of funny, moving, original pieces for your holiday merriment.

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 8)

December 21, 2019 05:05 - 2 minutes - 3.62 MB

Day 8: “Eight Maids a-Milking” An engaging poem of perfectly eerie exploits. Written by Denny Siegel and performed by Alysha Brady. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  With the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of crackerjack writers came up with twelve days of funny, moving, original pieces for your holiday merriment.

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 7)

December 20, 2019 08:24 - 8 minutes - 12 MB

Day 7: “Seven Swans a-Swimming” by Alina Phelan Ballou and Phil Ward, and performed by Phil Ward. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  With the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of crackerjack writers came up with twelve days of funny, moving, original pieces for your holiday merriment.

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 6)

December 19, 2019 05:05 - 6 minutes - 8.85 MB

Day 6: Six Geese a-Laying. Have you been working tirelessly? Do you have a “holiday-business-important-event” to attend? Ever feel like nature has it out for you? Then heed this cautionary tale written by Silvie Zamora, and performed by Keith Ferguson, Robyn Roth, and Andrew Stubblefield. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  Armed with the gifts listed i...

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 5)

December 18, 2019 07:52 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MB

In Day 5: Five Golden Rings, the Humanoid Aptitude and Behavioral Inquiry Team are back! L’Seth Navi and Krraz are in possession of something with far-reaching implications. Written by Silvie Zamora, and performed by Keith Ferguson and Silvie Zamora. H.A.B.I.T. opening theme and montage music by Phil Ward. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  Armed with ...

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted (Day 4)

December 17, 2019 05:05 - 5 minutes - 7.26 MB

Day 4: Four Calling Birds - A Winter Solstice Poem reminds us the wheel keeps turning and each season brings blessings. Written by Robyn Heller and performed by Liesel Hanson, Robyn Heller, Robyn Roth, and Silvie Zamora. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  Armed with the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of crackerjack writers c...

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted (Day 3)

December 16, 2019 05:05 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Day 3: "Three French Hens" is written and performed by Claire Barnhart. The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  Armed with the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of crackerjack writers came up with twelve days of funny, moving, original pieces for your holiday merriment.

The 12 Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 2)

December 15, 2019 05:05 - 4 minutes - 6.77 MB

Day 2: Two very different people find something in common in "Two Turtle Doves," written by Joanne Ke and performed by Keith Ferguson, Liesel Hanson, Lynn Odell, Justin Vasquez, and Silvie Zamora.  The season the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ goes from Christmas to January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  Armed with the gifts listed in that famous carol as inspiration, our team of crackerjack writers came up with twelve days...

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Regifted! (Day 1)

December 14, 2019 05:05 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

Yes, the Twelve Days of Christmas is technically between Christmas and January 5th. But here at Life Lab Notes, we figured, just this once, why not lead up to Christmas instead?  So we took the gifts listed in that famous carol, and divvied them up amongst our team of crackerjack writers to use as inspiration. The result? Twelve days of funny, moving, original pieces, beautifully performed and produced, for your holiday enjoyment.  Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree - A True Story About M...

Based On A True Story - A Parable About Power Changing Hands

October 29, 2019 18:03 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB

Our humble Halloween offering is part fairy tale, part parable, part fourth quarter performance meeting. Don't be late - you don't want to upset the chairman. Featuring the voice talents of Keith Ferguson, Brian Hall, Pablo Marz, Alina Phelan, Roxy Shabestari, Justin Vasquez, Silvie Zamora, and special guest Keythe Farley as Satan. For more otherworldly treats, please check out our 2018 series, The 13 Days of Halloween - Invisible. Start with Day 1, "Host" (published on Oct 19, 2018) to ...

Shopping List

May 16, 2019 07:10 - 3 minutes - 6.25 MB

I don't remember where I got the idea that May 16th was National Flash Fiction Day. Maybe I dreamt it. However it entered my brain, I definitely consciously entered it into my calendar, and dutifully reminded myself a few days ago, "I'd better get a very short story ready to post!" May 16th is not National Flash Fiction Day. That'll be in June 15th in the U.K. and the 22nd in New Zealand. I don't know if we even have one in the U.S. But May 16th is International Global Accessibility Aw...

I'm Keeping This Sticky Note

January 26, 2019 07:10 - 4 minutes - 5.91 MB

With each Life Lab Notes episode, we strive to illustrate how much we humans share, but this episode is perhaps just a bit more personal and universal.  You may never have heard of Sam Christensen, but this episode is still for you. Thanks to Phil Ward for the music and engineering. Visit our website for more info about this episode, and a photo of the sticky note I'm keeping.

H.A.B.I.T. "Info-Trans Report: The Holidays"

December 22, 2018 22:56 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MB

It’s December, and time for the final Life Lab Notes episode of the year. The perfect time to check in on our favourite space alien duo - H.A.B.I.T. The Humanoid Aptitude and Behavioral Inquiry Team.  In “Info-Trans Report: The Holidays” we find out what L’Seth Navi and Krraz have been assimilating about some human holidays of fall and winter (spring and summer, in the southern hemisphere, of course). And, for the first time, we meet another Broglian - their Esteemed Sector Commander. Fe...

Warm-Up To The Holidays, Or How a Kiosk at the Mall Can Help

November 22, 2018 07:42 - 5 minutes - 8.41 MB

Before you get to those tricky family gatherings, get yourself to "Warm-Up! The Virtual Reality Immersive Live Holiday Experience!" for a kind of holiday rehearsal. Featuring the voice talents of Keith Ferguson, Phil Ward, and Silvie Zamora, this Life Lab Notes audio Thanksgiving card (and great idea for a weird new business) was written by Silvie Zamora. Enjoy! And add to your visits a stop by our website, LifeLabNotes.com to find out more about us. @LifeLabNotes on Facebook, Twitter, a...

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Home"

October 31, 2018 05:49 - 6 minutes - 9.3 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 13, Home, was written by Robert Stoccardo and Silvie Zamora and performed by Robert Stoccardo. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Doubt"

October 30, 2018 04:30 - 5 minutes - 8.35 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 12, Doubt, was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Tony DeCarlo. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Hunted"

October 29, 2018 08:20 - 5 minutes - 8.15 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 11, Hunted, was written by Joanna Ke and performed by Cesili Williams. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Exit"

October 28, 2018 07:29 - 11 minutes - 16.8 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 10, Exit, was written by Rikki Schwartz and performed by Joel Scher. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Cul-de-Sac"

October 27, 2018 08:09 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 9, Cul-de-Sac, was written by Michael Bonnabel and performed by Linda Graves. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com.  

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Limbo"

October 26, 2018 04:30 - 5 minutes - 8.42 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 8, Limbo, was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Liesel Hanson. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Summoned"

October 25, 2018 04:30 - 4 minutes - 7.69 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 7, Summoned, was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Sandra Kinder. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Believe"

October 24, 2018 07:05 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 6, Believe, was written by Phinneas Kiyomura and performed by Darrett Sanders. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Threshold"

October 23, 2018 07:05 - 5 minutes - 8.47 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 5, Threshold, was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Jenny Flack and Justin Vasquez. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE "Sand"

October 21, 2018 23:11 - 5 minutes - 8.47 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 4, Sand, was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Abel Arias. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Periphery"

October 21, 2018 06:24 - 5 minutes - 8.89 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 3, Periphery, was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Keith Ferguson. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE "Maestra"

October 20, 2018 05:54 - 5 minutes - 8.72 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 2, Maestra, was written and performed by Silvie Zamora. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com

The 13 Days of Halloween - INVISIBLE - "Host"

October 19, 2018 07:09 - 5 minutes - 8.05 MB

Spirits, Souls, Beings. Whatever you call them, you can’t see them. But you can hear them. Thirteen souls have been given their earthly voices back for the chance to tell their own stories. Oct 19th through 31st, each episode is a personal look at one immortal being. Episode 1, Host, was written by Silvie Zamora and performed by Rob Thurmond. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, @LifeLabNotes, and visit us at www.LifeLabNotes.com  

Move (Recorded live at Podcast Movement 2018 conference)

July 31, 2018 06:45 - 6 minutes - 8.96 MB

Life Lab Notes had the great pleasure of attending the Podcast Movement 2018 conference in Philadelphia. Breakfast smoothies at Reading Terminal Market, followed by hours of inspiration and camaraderie, culminating in new ideas, new acquaintances, and new podcasting T-shirts. Success! This episode was recorded live at the Podcast Pavilion, hosted by Talk Shoe and Heil Sound Pro Audio, so there are happy podcasters milling about in the background. This story was written especially for this ...

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc

June 22, 2018 06:19 - 8 minutes - 11 MB

The third episode of Life Lab Notes' quirky little alien series, "H.A.B.I.T." This one's called Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc. (Don't worry, there is no Latin in the actual episode.) Krraz and L'Seth Navi have some technical issues, but they don't immediately turn to logic and reason for the solution. Featuring the voice talents of Keith Ferguson and Silvie Zamora, and the underscoring and SFX talents of Phil Ward, the H.A.B.I.T. series is written and produced for Life Lab Notes by Silvie Zam...

Life Lab Notes Interviews - The Young Writers Project

May 14, 2018 17:52 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

Each spring, Theatre of NOTE in Hollywood has a mini season of five 10-minute, one-act plays, produced by a professional team of actors and directors. And written by high school kids. The Young Writers Project has been around for over fifteen years, which means hundreds of students have been coached by professional writers from Theatre of NOTE (in addition to working with their high school drama or English teachers) and hundreds of short plays have been submitted. But only five can be prod...

Street Squad

April 25, 2018 01:57 - 4 minutes - 6.33 MB

We observe humans. We process these observations. Then we report on our findings, in whatever format strikes our fancy. This month's report is part "Starsky and Hutch" and part "Angie Tribeca," with a theme song in loving homage to The Mod Squad.  

H.A.B.I.T. - "Talk Human To Me" episode 2

March 20, 2018 21:52 - 5 minutes - 7.61 MB

Season 2, episode 2 of Life Lab Notes brings us back to the H.A.B.I.T. earth station again, with Krraz and L’Seth Navi, in an episode called, “Talk Human To Me.”  H.A.B.I.T. - The Humanoid Aptitude and Behavioral Inquiry Team is a stealth organization which exists to collect physical data on earth, to explore and examine the behavior modalities of humans, and to do so without interfering with the cultures and societies examined. It’s also an audio fiction comedy series featuring the voice ...

H.A.B.I.T. - "Who Has Your Back?" episode 1

February 28, 2018 01:06 - 5 minutes - 8.27 MB

Life Lab Notes continues the time-honoured storytelling tradition in the science fiction genre. Presenting the first in a series of short sketches about The Humanoid Aptitude and Behavioral Inquiry Team, a stealth organization which exists to collect physical data on earth, to explore and examine the behaviour modalities of humans, for any possible use to any other species in the Universe.    Follow the exploits of L’Seth Navi and Krraz, two H.A.B.I.T. employees stationed in a city som...

Flashback to Dec 25th! The 2016 Audio Advent Calendar Remembered

December 25, 2017 12:30 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MB

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.  “Peace” Is it possible that it’s easier to achieve than we grown-ups think it is? Today’s epi...

Flashback to Dec 24th! The 2016 Audio Advent Calendar Remembered

December 24, 2017 12:30 - 4 minutes - 6.84 MB

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.  You’ve been given security clearance to enter N.O.R.A.D. on a very important night.  Please...

Flashback to Dec 23rd! The 2016 Audio Advent Calendar Remembered

December 23, 2017 13:00 - 4 minutes - 6.09 MB

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.  A very young child shares her holiday for the first time, in “A Chanukah Story,” written by J...

Flashback to Dec 22nd! The 2016 Audio Advent Calendar Remembered

December 22, 2017 12:30 - 4 minutes - 6.43 MB

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.  Everyone knows it’s hard to fall asleep on Christmas Eve. But, not everyone knows what this k...

Flashback to Dec 21st! The 2016 Audio Advent Calendar Remembered

December 21, 2017 12:30 - 4 minutes - 6.74 MB

In November of 2016, an intrepid cast, band, and crew entered North Hollywood, California's El Portal Theatre, and set up for the brilliant challenge of recording twenty-five short, holiday-themed stories before a live audience. Like an advent calendar, but with less religious-affiliation and only slightly less chocolate, the 2016 Audio Advent Calendar was born. It was too good to hear just once.  Today marks the anniversary of the grand opening of the fictional cross-holiday shop, “Judai-...

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