Episode 17

Episode #17: Carpe Diem

Original Recording Performed: November 17th, 2015

Podcast released: June 7th, 2016

Synopsis: The snow has melted. The birds are singing. Andy is overcome with spring fever. But the mood takes a somber turn when a mysterious note forewarns of impending doom. What is the gang going to do with their last few hours on earth? Seize the day, of course.

Special Guests: Eric Faust of Duluth Coffee Co., Mayor Don Ness, Mayor Emily Larson

Recorded on April 19th, 2016 at The Underground theatre in Duluth, MN.

Written by Mary Fox & Blake Thomas.

Why Eric Faust is IN: Keeps morale high, roasts coffee.

Songs: Written by: Blake Thomas, Mary Fox, and Ryan Nelson
 * 1) "Run to You Like Lightning" by Blake Thomas, vocals by Blake
 * 2) "Sugar Hill", traditional, vocals by Blake
 * 3) "Stay a Little Longer" by Bob Wills and Tommy Duncan (Willie Nelson), vocals by Zach
 * 4) "Red Clay Halo" by Gillian Welch, vocals by Mary and Blake
 * 5) ["Watcha gonna do?"] by Andy, vocals by Andy
 * 6) "Full Steam" by David Gray, vocals by Andy and Blake, et voces feminam
 * 7) "Sittin' on top of the Word" by Walter Vinson & Lonnie Chatmon, vocals by all

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

Recorded by Nick Gosen.

Mixed and Edited by: Blake and Nick

Bits & Recurring Guest Characters Firsts and Lasts
 * Toby Kieth's Horse Beer
 * Porn groove
 * High Five!
 * Little Angie
 * Steve and Jamie
 * Melodrama!
 * Book Club (actually, they compose a historical rap musical about Eisenhower instead)
 * First appearance of Mayor Emily Larson
 * First episode with both Mayors Ness and Larson
 * First time Blake and Mary get married