Episode 29

Episode #29: Behind The Scenes
Original Recording Performed: August 22nd, 2017

Podcast released: June 18, 2018

Synopsis: Join us as we pull back the curtain on the most successful live radio theatre podcast in the history of the universe.

Special Guests: Mayor Don Ness, Mayor Emily Larson, Brooks Thomas

Original music by: Blake & Matt Riehle

Songs: Written by: Blake Thomas
 * 1) "Bean Dinner" (excerpt), vocals by Blake
 * 2) "The Grand Coulee Dam" (excerpt), by Woodie Guthrie, vocals by Blake
 * 3) "Jesus is the Only Reason We Don't Kill Each Other in the Street", vocals by all
 * 4) "Theme to Matilda the Clown" (excerpt), vocals by Blake
 * 5) "Grrl Get On My Powny", by K'atalyst, vocals by Matt, Andy, Ryan, Zach, Blake
 * 6) "Get Back On My Powny" (excerpt), by K'atalyst, vocals by Blake
 * 7) "Down is Where I Live When We're Apart" by Bobby Culatello, vocals by Ryan
 * 8) "Wake Me Up / Dress me Down" by TIWY, vocals by Gracie, Mary, Katy
 * 9) [The piano has dust on it], vocals by Blake and Gracie
 * 10) "Sittin' on top of the World" by Walter Vinson & Lonnie Chatmon, vocals by all

Cast: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, Zach Stofer, Ryan Nelson, Andy Frye, Gracie Anderson, Katy Helbaka, Matt Riehle

Recorded by: Nick Gosen

Mixed and Edited by: Blake and Nick Gosen

Bits & Recurring Guest Characters:
 * High Five! (x2)
 * Melodrama!
 * Ad break: Bent Paddle Beer
 * Montage (Waiting in Line) (Sort of)
 * Ad break: Sir Ben's
 * Ad break: Duluth Coffee Company
 * Ask Brooks (Can a plane take off if it's on a big treadmill?)
 * #keshacanyouhearme

Firsts and Lasts:
 * Steve and Jamie (as horses)
 * Ad break: Beaner's Central
 * Tom Brokaw
 * Blake revealed to keep a beard to conceal his Faceifikitis scars.
 * First live appearance by Brooks