GROG & GRYPHON Episode 6: The Codinar Crusade 

Tonight we return to witness the attack of the Lycanna on Garulk, Murrai the Goblin and Octavia at the Grog and Gryphon tavern itself. Arullia Swordcleaver attacks a sea serpent alone on the river Stygiar even as Olaff and DeV’ralto devise a mad plan to assist her. Reyna the Red springs into action when a hellish sea beast attempts to eat her pirate galleon, “The Lady Wrath.” More of the history of Silverr-O, Elder of the Pack of the Pure as the Amazonia continue their Goddess’ Quest. Meanwhile, Bane Renbourne treks across the frozen wastes to seek an answer to the riddle of the Codinar Prophecy and how it ties to the wizard Alganoir – still crucified to the Crystal Keep of the Magi…

Another tale of Honor, blood and betrayal in the Saga of the Grog & Gryphon…

So Hoist a Tankard and Join the Quest! 

The Actors in this production were:
Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver Amazonian Warrioress
Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight
Amanda Fitzwater as Octavia
John Dane as DeV’ralto
Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red & various Amazonian Warriors
Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changling: Bane Renbourne
Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw
Rob Northrup as the Goblin Murrai
Gareth Preston as Alganoir
Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian
Brian McCleary as Silver Eye
James Freeman as various Werewolves
Colin Snow as various werewolves
Ann Lysic as Queen Dragonsmite & as the Serpent Wizard #2
Damaris Mannering as Alithia
Robin Carsile as Halbarda Hammerwar & various Amazonian Warriors
Rachel Monroe as Adra Wrathblade & various Amazonian Warriors
Josh Royston as Rordor
Adam Lederhos as Duro Dun Miles Reid as the Serpent Wizard #1
Douglys of Howl-O as Silverr-O < Elder of the Lupisians>

JAKE SAMPSON, MONSTER HUNTER: The Gods of War, ep 1

In this action packed episode, our intrepid adventurer Jake Sampson and his stalwart companion, Texas Holdum and Lucy Carter, discover that life and death are not always what they seem, and that reality and fantasy can merge into one, when wars beckon and the angel of death is on the rise…

Starring:
JAKE SAMPSON – Mark Kalita
LUCY CARTER – Natasha Lathrop
HARTFORD – David Sobkowiak
TEXAS HOLDUM – Bill Hollweg
ANNOUNCER –  Elie Hirschman
COMMANDANT – Alan Sobkowiak
MI6 (Queen’s 8) – Stevie Farnaby
MINISTER – Paetar Frandsen
JUDGE – David Drage
Eerie “Barsoom” Vocal – David Sobkowiak
Otto, German Police Ofice, Brittish Police Officer, Court Guard, Special Far East Guest Villan – Glen Witco Sheetz

Parishioners <Brownwood Texas>:
Michael Liebmann
Chris Barnes
Paul Lavelle
Kimberly Gianopoulos
Brian Bochicchio
Will Robb
Robin Carlisle
Tanja Milojevic
Stevie Farnaby

DUNGEONS & DAMSELS S2 E1 – Job Faire

We commence Season two of David Ian's fantasy audio series! In episode 1, "Job Faire", a sell-sword in Koti is looking for paying work to settle his debts. What at first blush seems to be a routine bug hunt, turns out to be possibly biting off more than he can chew. Written and performed by David Ian

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON, Ep 4 Part 2: Of Blood & Bane

As Acetegan comes under attack from the serpent sorcerers of Bargrador, an elf and a dwarf join the fray, The Amazonia call to their Goddess for [something]. Just a normal, dark, prophetic day, or night, in the Saga of the Grog and Gryphon…

CAST:

Fiona Conn as ACETEGAN, THE MAGE OF WIGHT
Pamela Dane as OCTAVIA
John Dane as DEV’RALTO
Gina Hollweg as ARULLIA SWORDCLEAVER, Amazonian Warrioress
Natasha Lathrop as REYNA THE RED, and BELLADONNA, the Blood Queen of Tercia
Mark Kalita as BANE RENBOURNE, the Lycanna Changeling
Paul Mannering as OLAFF HOUNDSMAW
Rob Northrup as MURRAI the Goblin
Bill Hollweg as GARULK the Barbarian, and assorted eunuchs

Dungeons & Damsels S1 E12: “Seneschaal’s Story” 

In the final installment of Season One of David Ian's fantasy adventure series... 

Caught with forbidden wares before a hostile court in the Free City State of Gallous, the bard Seneschaal must make his most challenging performance ever. Commanded by the baron, “Tell a joke to save your life -- Make me laugh.” Seneschaal has only one chance, or he loses his life! Don't worry, Season 2 starts up next month! 

Written and directed by David Ian; Voice talent for the character Seneschaal was performed by Daniel Rhovan

THE GROG & GRYPHON, Ep 4.0: Of Blood and Bane: Part 1

In this two-part episode, written and produced by Bill Hollweg, Acetegan comes to the tavern to set a quest into motion, whilst in the darkened lands, a lycana called Bane makes a fateful alliance with Belladonna – the vampire queen!

CAST:

Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight
Pamela Dane as Octavia
John Dane as DeV’ralto
Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver, Amazonian Warrioress
Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red and Belladonna, the Blood Queen of Tercia
Mark Kalita as Bane Renbourne, the Lycana Changeling
Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw
Rob Northrup as Murrai the Goblin
Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, and assorted eunuchs

DUNGEONS & DAMSELS, ep 11:

"Battle Of The Tipsy Satyr Inn" - S1 E11 of the Dungeons & Damsels fantasy adventure series!

In a small town in Kapakka, two drunks find an empty tavern, and don’t explore why it’s abandoned since the entire stock of drinkables is available to them. But then it turns into adventure when they shake their blurry heads upon the unexpected arrival of some dangerous figures. Featuring characters Trest & Brem.

Written and directed by David Ian, Voice talent by David Ian and Paul Sulivan

JAKE SAMPSON, MONSTER HUNTER: Roof of the World, episode 3

In this fantasy adventure series by our dear departed friend Mark Kalita, the quest continues as the team trudges closer toward their goal. But all is not well as the elements and evil-doers conspire to reach Shambala at all costs. Blood flows on ice and snow and death lurks at every twist and frozen turn as the clock ticks away Professor Dyer’s remaining hours.

CAST :
Jake Sampson – Mark Kalita
Lucy Carter – Natasha Lathrop
Hartford – David Sobkowiak
Texas Holdum – Bill Hollweg
Announcer – Elie Hirschman
Dorothy Dyer ― Shannon Hilchie
William Dyer ― Jack Ward
Abbot Tiem-Po ― Gerald E Sobkowiak
Longsang ― Paul Mannering
Commandant ― Alan Sobkowiak
Captain Kopfjager ― Brian Bochicchio
Gerhardt – Bruce Busby
Tsi-Fon ― Colin Snow
Mu Po ― Steven Jay Cohen

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON Episode 3 – Of Wight and Dark Might

An army of beasts and brutal soldiers is gathering strength. In the tavern, danger is bringing a strange group of comrades together. Whilst in the corrupted hall of the Magi, Zagrathea enacts a terrible revenge upon her old mentor Algarnoir.

CAST:

Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight
John Dane as DeV’ralto
Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver- Amazonian Warrioress
Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red- Queen of the Pirates
Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changeling: Bane Renbourne
Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw and Relga
Rob Northrup as the Goblin: Murrai
Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, servants, villagers, Urkbrow, Cordo, Ular, and the werewolves

BROKENSEA AUDIO

Written/produced by Bill Hollweg

DUNGEONS & DAMSELS, ep 10: "Dragon's Teeth Prospects"

The fantasy adventure series by David Ian continues! A mercenary band in the region of Villi auditions one of its prospects for membership. While Hothead the prospect thinks he is worthy, company Swordmaster Bulwark makes it evident that the pledge needs to learn more before becoming a member. Written and performed by David Ian.

JAKE SAMPSON, Monster Hunter, 'The Roof Of the World', ep 2

In this fantasy series by the late Mark Kalita, a recent enemy rears his head and death soon follows. Can Jake and his friends make it to the ancient Buddhist lamasery to gain vital information that will lead them to the hidden city? And who watches their progress, waiting for the right time to strike?

CAST :
Jake Sampson – Mark Kalita
Lucy Carter – Natasha Lathrop
Hartford – David Sobkowiak
Texas Holdum – Bill Hollweg
Announcer – Elie Hirschman
Dorothy Dyer ― Shannon Hilchie
William Dyer ― Jack Ward
Abbot Tiem-Po ― Gerald E Sobkowiak
Longsang ― Paul Mannering
Commandant ― Alan Sobkowiak
Captain Kopfjager ― Brian Bochicchio
Gerhardt – Bruce Busby
Tsi-Fon ― Colin Snow
Mu Po ― Steven Jay Cohen

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON, episode 2: "The Lycanna Cometh".

In this installment of Bill Hollweg's clever sword and sorcery series, Reyna the Red – proprietor of the Grog and Gryphon public house, and former Queen of the Pirates, has chanced upon some old friends bearing bad tidings! Among other things, she finds out that the Lycanna werewolf clan are on the move.

The Actors in this production were:
-Mark Bruzee as Sir Reginald de Mundershire
-Fiona Conn as Acetegan, The Mage of Wight
-Pamela Dane as Octavia and Maria
-John Dane as DeV’ralto
-Gina Hollweg as Arullia Swordcleaver- Amazonian Warrioress
-Natasha Lathrop as Reyna the Red- Queen of the Pirates
-Mark Kalita as the Lycanna Changeling: Bane Renbourne
-Paul Mannering as Olaff Houndsmaw and Relga
-Rob Northrup as the Goblin: Murrai
-Josh Royston as The Duke of Wydenbog and Sir Reginald’s Servants
-Bill Hollweg as Garulk the Barbarian, servants, villagers, Urkbrow, Cordo, Ular, and the werewolves
-And Introducing:
-Draven Schoberg (age 6) as Anna
-Caira Greenfield (age 5) as Ilyanna

THE SAGA OF THE GROG & GRYPHON - Episode 1

Sword and sorcery fantasy in the tradition of Conan the Barbarian and Lord of the Rings. Vampires, Amazons, Goblins with attitude, werewolves, ghosts, heroes and evil forces of the dark permeate this tale of high fantasy….

In a distant kingdom, a ragged group of adventurers are forced together to fight a forgotten prophecy of evil. The thread unifying these diverse warriors and mystics- the Grog and Gryphon tavern…Written and Produced by Bill Hollweg.

If ye accepts this night’s quest, then ye may find that the Dark Lore hath tainted the once Valiant Wizards of the Crystal Keep… Align thyself with Alganoir- the Wizard Elder, and ye might just survive… Then again… There are those who are not what they appear to be… If ye look a bit further into this mystery, beware the Adder- for the Codinar Prophecy hath began to weave it’s dark web of doom.

Written by Bill Hollweg with much help & input from the actors involved!

Cast:
Olaff Houndsmaw (Narrator) – Paul Mannering
Alganoir – Gareth Preston
Arullia Swordcleaver – Gina Hollweg
Bane Renbourne – Mark Kalita
Faldrun – Rob Northrup
Garulk the Barbarian – Bill Hollweg
Orlaq Warriors – Bill Hollweg
Bargrador – Bill Hollweg
Zagrathea – Bill Hollweg
Assembled Wizards – Bill Hollweg

"A Ranger’s Outing" ~ S1 E5 of the Dungeons & Damsels fantasy adventure series

In the river region of Eorde, Vatija is engaged to find a lost soul in the border wood. What she finds is far more a problem.

Written and performed by David Ian

DUNGEONS & DAMSELS: Story Time at the Inn

In the Nurmi region, tavern entertainer Tarin uses magic to create illusions to tell his stories for coin, and finds he unwittingly auditioned for a different kind of gig.  

Written and performed by David Ian

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 44, the 7th installment of Season 4! Pete, Paul and Patte present Pete's pick, an episode of the syndicated series Hall of Fantasy, called "Black Figurine of Death"!  Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards!

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Next Time: It's Patte's pick again, and she'll decide later...

Craufurdland Castle in Fenwick, Ayrshire, keeps its secrets close. It has been held in the same family for almost two thousand years.  It is the early 1800s.  Janet Craufurd, Lady of the house, writes in her diary, charting the progress of renovations to the estate which has suffered years of neglect.

But Janet’s mind is not easy. She suspects that the house has its own story to tell – a story lost in a secret passage, in hidden rooms, in dusty books and neglected papers. And someone is watching her as she searches for answers; someone she cannot see but whose presence she senses as she works.

There Goes Craufurdland is the final play in An Ayrshire Trilogy, three audio dramas which celebrate Ayrshire and its people. The Trilogy is supported by Creative Scotland.

An angelic fantasy tale set on a remote Scottish island. The bees have all left , apparently forever, and spring has not arrived. Everything is out of kilter and only Breagh, it seems, can put it right. High Spirits is about finding friendship and facing fear. “You’re a child of the air. Your job is to cross the barriers that separate the different elements in this world. Your job is telling stories, and bringing back harmony.” High Spirits is part of An Ayrshire Trilogy, three audio dramas which celebrate our rich history and culture. The Trilogy is supported by Creative Scotland.