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StanLand & Other Tales From Poolesville
Hosted by The Sonar Network · EN
A collection of hilarious stories from Poolesville, Maryland.
All from the twisted mind of Mike Sacks.
SEASON 1 : STANLAND
StanLand is a five-part satirical audio series featuring Rhea Seehorn, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Little, Timm Sharp, Jon Hamm, John Waters, and more.
When cynical podcaster Melanie Hughes (Rhea Seehorn) vanishes without a trace, the only clue is her abandoned recorder, discovered by the side of a road in Poolesville, Maryland. What’s on the tape? A story that begins with a dusty Ikea wardrobe… and ends in a magical realm slowly being swallowed up by fast food chains, retail shopping, and vape stores. Enter Zyngia: once a land of wonder, ruled by a talking lion (Steve Little), now a cautionary tale of what happens when fantasy meets modern consumerism. At the center of it all? Stan Little (Bobby Moynihan). Unemployed. Unremarkable. Possibly the last person you’d want on a magical quest. And yet… here we are.
Written by Mike Sacks and S.G. Wilson.
SEASON 2: RANDY
Before Stan, there was Randy. Randy! is a self-published memoir of a Maryland thirty-something jerk found by author Mike Sacks at a garage sale and re-published here for you. The audio was captured by the struggling poet and novelist Noah B., who is embedded in the mind and lifestyle of a perversely unexceptional American asshole named Randy. Like Pale Fire if it were about a Danny McBride-style fuck-up, the story is both unmoored from time and eerily prescient of our own—one so stupid and unbelievable that it requires a writer like Mike Sacks to bring it to light.
Written by Mike Sacks.
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The Eviction Notice (Dumpsters & Deadbeats Part I) | The Lost Podcasts of Zyngia
Sep 3000:15:31Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Zyngia. An ancient children’s toy from the 1990's was found by the side of the road in the same area where Melanie Hughes’s recorder was first discovered containing the StanLand tapes. The toy recorder was sent to us at WSUS Raleigh by a mysterious man calling himself "Randy". It contains strange new audio files that appear to be recorded by Zyngians.In this debut episode of The Lost Podcasts of Zyngia, intern Casey Bingham introduces us to Dumpsters and Deadbeats: a simple role-playing game hosted by Chip McSparklebottom half-leprechaun, reluctant heir to Stan Little, and self-proclaimed “dumpster master.” Along with orc couple Ookla and Ghashara Bloodspear, Chip beta-tests his thesis project at the Wizened Wand School of Magical Enchantment: a role-playing game set in modern-day Earth. Will they make it out alive?Credits:Written by S.G. WilsonProduced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna MiniotisEditing & Sound Design by Steven WatersCast:Chip McSparklebottom - James HartnettOokla Bloodspear - Steven WatersGhashara Bloodspear - Shannon LahaieCommercial Narrator - Alexa SteeleBixby Snigglesworth - Cody CrainHobbits - Steven Waters, Damien DoeppingBrought to you by The Sonar Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An interview with Mike Sacks (creator of StanLand)
Sep 2300:29:08Tap to summarizeIn this bonus episode, producers Marianna and Michael sit down with writer Mike Sacks for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes interview about the origins and creative process behind StanLand. Mike shares how the idea for the show evolved over decades, blending personal inspiration, fantasy tropes, and real-world capitalism. We discuss character development, Mike's collaboration with co-writer S.G. Wilson, and their unique approach to writing specifically for audio.Stay tuned for the Stanland spinoff miniseries Dungeons and Deadbeats, which comes out out right here FREE next week!And for more StanLand goodies, including more interviews with Mike and the rest of the cast and crew subscribe to Enter StanLand on Appe Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The StanLand team recommends: Woodbine
Sep 1800:59:34Tap to summarizeHere's a show we think you’ll love while you wait for your next trip to StanLand.Today we’re sharing Episode 1 of Woodbine, the latest series from Alex Nursall and Emily Kellogg, the creators of the award-winning horror podcast Parkdale Haunt.Woodbine follows Beatrice Ashe, who’s pulled into Toronto’s supernatural underworld after a brutal attack gives her a second chance at life. Alongside her enigmatic boss, Grace Hawthorne, Bea works for the Woodbine Agency, a detective firm tackling cases with vampires, monsters, and other strange mysteries.If you like how StanLand blends dark comedy, fantasy, and complex characters, you’ll love Woodbine. It’s got queer vampire detectives and a mix of horror, comedy, urban fantasy, and a little romance.Season 2 premieres September 24th, so now’s the perfect time to start from the beginning.Catch up on the full first season here: https://woodbinepod.comFollow Woodbine on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/woodbinepodcastStanLand Updates:Episode 2 of Dumpsters and Deadbeats is out now for Enter StanLand subscribers on Apple Podcasts.The full Dumpsters and Deadbeats series hits the public feed at the end of September.Next Tuesday, one of our interviews with Mike Sacks comes out from behind the paywall!Stay tuned for more fun. Long live Zyngia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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