Episode 09

Episode #09: Everything's Coming Up Ruses

Original Recording Performed: April 21, 2015

Podcast released: May 3, 2015

Synopsis: Rick & Mary return from “winter break” as Blake deals with new competition from across the street. Zach prepares for the apocalypse after reading Tom Isbell’s book The Prey. Tom and Don talk fonts, Zach gives us a lesson in communication and Mary’s new friend pitches his web-series.

Special Guests: Tom Isbell, Mayor Don Ness.

Why Tom Isbell is IN: Has ping pong table.

Songs: Written by: Blake Thomas
 * 1) "World of War" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 2) "I Truly Understand", traditional, vocals by Blake and Mary
 * 3) "Flatlands" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 4) "Sugar Hill", traditional, vocals by Blake
 * 5) "Sittin' on top of the World" by Walter Vinson & Lonnie Chatmon, vocals by all

Cast: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, Andy Bennet, Katy Helbacka, Zach Stofer, Ryan Nelson

Recorded and Mixed by: Nick Gosen

Edited by Nick Gosen, Blake Thomas

Bits & Recurring Guest Characters Firsts and Lasts
 * Cherry
 * Little Angie
 * Steve and Jamie
 * Colin
 * Brewin' Through It
 * High Five!
 * First replayed song ("Word of War" Episode 01)
 * First appearance of Cherry
 * First appearance of Colin?
 * First pre-recorded sub-show ("Brewin' Through It")
 * First performance by Jody Kujawa ("Brewin' Through It")
 * First performance by Jonathan Manchester ("Brewin' Through It")
 * First performance by Sarah Leuke ("Brewin' Through It")
 * First episode without Andy Frye
 * Least number of songs since Episode 05 (5)