Gather 'Round the Fire (Universe Journey episode)

"Gather 'Round the Fire" is the sixth episode of Universe Journey Season Two and the eighteenth episode of the segment overall. It was performed on December 10th, 2016 as the framework story of Show XVIII. It was released in 5 parts on the podcast, the first part subtitled "The Funeral of Dr. Awshucks," as episodes 80, 80b, 80c, 80d, and 80e. Episodes of other segments were performed and released between each part.
Written by Jerome Wetzel
Directed by Chase McCants
"The Parting Glass" arranged and taught to the troupe by Kristin Green
Previous episode: "Defrosted"
Next episode: "Changes"
== The Story ==
Packer and Ratcliff show Kahkay stories to distract him from the loss of his chief medical officer.
== Guest Stars ==
*Chase McCants as James Packer
*Dallas Ray as Nicholas Ratcliff
*instrumental performance by Kristin Green, Cody Richards, and Shane Stefanchik
*vocal performance by the entire group, with the featured trio of Dan Condo, Nathan Haley, and Keith Jackson and soloist Seamus Talty as Colm Foley
== Trivia ==
* Jerome had originally planned to use "Amazing Grace" as a tribute to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, but it was Seamus Talty who suggested "The Parting Glass."
*A computer error meant the song had to be re-recorded for the podcast.
Category:UJ Season 2