Episode 2.1 - In From The Cold

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Episode 2.1 - In From The Cold

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May 15, 2012

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We return to the icy tundra outside, as Dr. Herbert West gets his first look at the looming edifice of the Tower, and his first taste of the unique and…savory culture of Our Fair City.

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May 15, 2012

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Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama, produced by HartLife NFP in Chicago, IL. Learn more at www.ourfaircity.com

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Episode 2.2 - Chance Meetings: Tonight’s episode takes us to one of Dr. Caligari’s derelict laboratories where we meet some new friends, gain an appreciation for bipedal life , and everyone gets a cookie. This week's podcast is sponsored by DFBRL8R Performance Art Gallery,... by Our Fair City
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Episode 3.6 - Stormhawks at the Diner: We return to Al’s Bar on C-deck, where Neal searches for Allison, Loamy gets tough, and the Lightning Riggers are almost helpful. Neal Henderson — Sebastian H. Orr Loamy— Lisa Burton Benny Lemieux— Kamron Palmer Bartender— Abby... by Our Fair City
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Mid-Season Break 02 - Silence: a Fable: Our Fair City wishes you a very spoo-oo-ooky Halloween! Enjoy our telling of an Edgar Allen Poe short story. ‘Ενδονσιν δ’ ορεων κορνφαι τε και φαράγγες Πρώονές τε και... by Our Fair City
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Episode 3.4 - Self-Help for Dummies: We return to the domicile of a certain flesh-eating walking corpse and her hapless collaborator, both of whom would prefer not to be characterized as such, thank-you-very-much. Elizabeth Rourke — Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Written by... by Our Fair City
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Episode 2.6 - She's Alive!: In which Andrew Snidge is marginally sneaky, Dr. Herbert West is accidentally terrifying, and the identity of Jane Doe #753 is revealed! Narrator — Ansel Burch Dr. Herbert West — Ryan Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Jane Doe #753— Surprise... by Our Fair City
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Episode 2.9 - The Gang's All Faire: Dr. Caligari crashes a meeting of the Science Faire, looking for new recruits for the upcoming struggle with Dr. Herbert West. Narrator — Ansel Burch Dr. Caligari— Martine Moore Holly Gates, Dean of the Science Faire— Stephanie Murphy Teaching... by Our Fair City
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Episode 2.16 - Tunnel Collapse: We catch up with our dear mole-friends as they struggle to free themselves, gain a deeper understanding of their emotions, and make it through the most awkward first date question of their short, anthropomorphized lives.Narrator — Ansel BurchClay by Our Fair City
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Episode 3.8 - Family Matters: In which Nathan Rourke has a little heart-to-heart with Vice President Davenport, and a little foot-in-mouth with Erin. Nathan Rourke — Clayton Faits Vice President Davenport— Ben Aldred Erin Davenport — Abby Doud The Voice of HartLife—... by Our Fair City
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Episode 2.18 - Peril!: Everyone’s favorite Moles pay a visit to an extremely dubious Emergency Vet, are subjected to alarming medical procedures, fall under the tender attentions of the Woken, and have a touching bout of Peril-induced Honesty.Narrator — Ansel BurchCla by Our Fair City
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Episode 2.12 - There's No Place That's Home: We return to the domicile of Dr. West, where Mrs. Rourke and Andrew desperately try to sort out just what happened at Al’s Bar…and who might be to blame. Narrator — Ansel Burch Mrs. Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin On The... by Our Fair City
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Episode 3.5 - The Incidence of Accidents: Nathan begins his work for VP Davenport, makes too much noise early in the morning, and makes a new “life-long” friend. Nathan Rourke — Tara Schile Vice President Davenport— Ben Aldred Tommy Del Ray— Ryan Schile Erin Davenport— Abby Doud by Our Fair City
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Episode 3.15 - A Lady, Bespoken: Neal Henderson, with the blessings of Lucky Strike, heads to the Ghost Rig by means of the most dubious conveyance known to the Policies of HartLife. Neal Henderson —Sebastian H. Orr Cumulus Jane —Lise “Kat” Evans Meatsey — Kamron... by Our Fair City
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Episode 3.1 - Neal Henderson in the Wilderness: In which Neal Henderson meets several new friends, makes unconventional wardrobe choices, and returns to the loving embrace of HartLife. Neal Henderson — Sebastian H. Orr Theadora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Lise “Kat” Evans Allison— Sarah Jane Moor by Our Fair City
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Episode 3.7 - The Final Task of Ol' Silty: Old Tunnel. A dank, dark, dangerous path leading to the most dangerous of all institutions: a history museum. Fortunately, in this episode, nothing bad happens. Nathan Rourke — Clayton Faits Clay— Tyler Samples Ol’ Silty — Sebastian H.... by Our Fair City
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Episode 2.17 - "...really doing science.": We return to the shattered remnants of Herbert West’s lab, where Andrew asserts himself and Herbert takes drastic steps.Narrator — Ansel BurchDr. Herbert West — Ryan SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinWritten by Clayton Faits. Directed by by Our Fair City
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Episode 2.19 - The Woken Apocalypse: Season Two comes to its thrilling conclusion as things seem in danger of falling apart, the centre is unlikely to hold, and mere anarchy is most definitely loosed on HartLife.Narrator — Ansel BurchDr. Herbert West — Ryan SchileAndrew Snidge— by Our Fair City
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