Episode 01

Episode #01: Things To Look Forward To

Original Recording Performed: April 15, 2014 at The Underground Theatre.

Podcast released May 15, 2014

Synopsis: Blake & Bill talk snakes. Mary deals with a bachelorette party. Andy applies for a job. Zach goes to the ice caves. Steve & Jamie discuss "hip" new trends in music. Blake and company sing songs.

Special Guests: Brian Schanzenbach of Blacklist Brewing, Mayor Don Ness, and Kellie Nitz on upright bass.

Why Brian Schanzenbach is IN: Has beer.

Brooks answers "What happens if you are driving at the speed of light and flip on your headlights?"

Songs:
 * 1) "World of War" by Blake Thomas performed by Blake
 * 2) "When The World Is Married To My Dreams" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Mary
 * 3) ["Get Up and Go"] by Andy? performed by Andy
 * 4) "And On And On It Goes" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 5) ["I'll take what I'm allowed"] by Blake Thomas? vocals by Blake and Andy
 * 6) ["How I long to find that something..."] by Blake Thomas?, vocals by Blake
 * 7) "Sittin' on top of the World" by Walter Vinson & Lonnie Chatmon, vocals by all.
 * 8) "Love Will Lift You Up" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 9) "How Long" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake

Written by: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, Andy Frye

Cast: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, Andy Frye, Andy Bennet(?), Katy Helbacka, Zach Stofer, Robert Lee, Ryan Nelson.

Recorded and Mixed by: Nick Gosen

Edited by Nick Gosen, Black Thomas

Firsts and Lasts
 * First vocal performance by Blake Thomas
 * First appearance of Blake's Bar
 * First appearance of Blake
 * First performance by Blake Nelson
 * First performance by Katy Helbacka
 * First appearance of Bill
 * First performance by Robert Lee
 * First appearance of Mary
 * First performance by Mary Fox
 * First vocal performance by Mary Fox
 * First performance by Ryan Nelson
 * First appearance of Steve and Jamie
 * First "Steve and Jamie" bit (running gag?)
 * First appearance of Andy
 * First performance by Andy Frye
 * First Andy Song?
 * First vocal performance by Andy Frye
 * First appearance of Zach
 * First performance by Zach Stofer
 * First special guest (w/ fanfare), Brian Schanzenbach of Blacklist Brewing
 * First Apocalypse question
 * Fist Ask Brooks segment (w/ theme) performed by Dr. Brooks Thomas
 * First appearance of Mayor Don Ness
 * First vocal (ensemble) performances by Ryan Nelson, Katy Helbacka, Robert Lee, and Zach Stofer.
 * First Zach high five
 * First Recorded Episode
 * Most songs since Episode 01 (9)
 * Least songs since Episode 01 (9)