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Show XC

Show XC of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed live at Boxland Media on Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Megan Overholt, and directed by Chase McCants. Jerome served as Foley artist, with Megan and Joe Morales providing assistance when he was on stage. Jabari Cole served as show photographer.

The overall tone was one of a cabaret performance. It was hosted by Chase with Kristin Green on her keyboard. Chase bantered with the cast before the show and between segments, as well as served as Narrator for all segments except the *Awkward Moments* commercial. There were six segments (instead of the usual four), all shorter than normal and without theme songs. Four of the five commercials made up one continuous story arc, connected in a way they usually aren't.

*Universe Journey* was a flashback episode, filling in important events that we didn't get to see in prior episodes.

*Travels With T.I.M.* was a between-seasons holiday special. Nick Arganbright was not available, so Jerome subbed as T.I.M. in the live performance, with Nick recording later for the podcast. The absence was known ahead of time, but Jerome really wanted to do a holiday special along the lines of a *Doctor Who* adventure, so went forward anyway.

## **Segments**

* *Itsahlbend Theatre* "Jingle Part of the Way"
* Commercial *The Nubes* "Betrayal" written by Megan Overholt
* *Life With a Voice Actor* "Behind the Camera"
* Commercial *The Nubes* "Replaced"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Monsters"
* Commercial *Awkward Moments in IABD History* "Ben's First Month"
* *Mystery Dream Team* "Christmas Fear"
* Commercial *The Directors* "Protest"
* *Universe Journey* "Missing Pieces"
* Commercial *The Nubes* "Series Finale"
* *Travels With T.I.M.* "Alone"
* Performance of "O Holy Night"

## **Performers**

Absent troupe members: Nick Arganbright, Wendy Parks

## **Guest Stars**

* Anthony Cisco played Lipthong in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* and a mall Santa in *Itsahlbend Theatre*. He was the one hundred fifteenth guest star and this was his first appearance.
* Casey May played Elias in *Travels With T.I.M* and a mall Santa in *Itsahlbend Theatre.* He was the seventy-seventh guest star and this was his fifth appearance.
* Beth Muir played Doc in *Life With a Voice Actor* and a mall Santa in *Itsahlbend Theatre.* She was the one hundred fourteenth guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Jerome Wetzel served as Foley artist, played Prime in *The Directors*, and subbed as T.I.M. in *Travels With T.I.M.* (live show only.)

## **Trivia**

* This was the first time Darren Esler played only characters in the show and didn't narrate.
* This episode of *Travels With T.I.M.* was the first segment episode performed with only guest stars, no troupe members.
* While Ben Neidenthal became a troupe member ahead of the previous month's show, this was his first performance as a troupe member.
Meet the Cast

*Meet the Cast* is an unscripted segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*'s podcast. Creator Jerome Wetzel conducts one-one-one interviews with troupe members and others strongly connected to the show. This is not recorded in front of an audience, produced purely for the podcast audience.

Due to *Meet the Cast*'s popularity and the limited number of cast members, other behind-the-scenes discussions have taken place, most notably the *Story Roundtable* series.

## **Episodes**

### **Round Two**

Two cast members had a conversation with one another.
New Horizons

"New Horizons" is the first episode of *Universe Journey* (season eight) and the ninety-seventh episode of the series. It was performed on August 13th, 2022 as the second segment of Show LXXXVI. It was released as podcast episode 427.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Neu Android Dreams of Electric Starsheep"

Next episode: "Shark Tale"

## **The Story**

The crew leaves Eastwood Station, while the *Turo* makes first contact with an alien species.

## **Guest Stars**

* Megan Overholt as Zee
* Keith Jackson as Greekack
* Stephen Woosley as the Shatue
* Darren Esler as Lt. Horth
Shannon Marie Watts

Shannon Marie Watts was one of the script editors for *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* from mid-2017 through late 2018. She began doing this shortly after she moved from Columbus to Washington D.C. While living in Columbus, she guest-starred many times, including playing a major recurring role. She returned as a virtual guest star from out-of-state during the coronavirus outbreak of 2020, when the show temporarily moved online.

Shannon is a graduate of CSCC and Michigan State University with degrees in Photography and English Literature. She is known for her dedication to the local film community, both in front of and behind the camera. She has also been an extra in a number of television and film projects.

Because she continued to be involved in the show after leaving town, Shannon was featured in the twenty-second episode of *Meet the Cast*, released as podcast number 130.

## **Characters**

#### Commercials

* Trixie in *Holly Harper* "Blake's Dispensary."
* Shannon in "Quarantine Filler."

#### *Life With a Voice Actor*

* Delia Duck in "Maisy Meets Her Maker."

***Morning Show***

* Mindy Bernard in "Tear Down."

#### *Pornstar Detectives*

* Linda in "And the Case of the Missing Career."

***Privates***

* Detective Rosie Nightendale in "Their Story."

#### *Universe Journey*

* C'mon Ambassador Tizz in "March to War Part VI: C'mon Conclusion" (substitute casting).
* Street Person #2 in "City of the Past That, In a Way, Exists Forever."
* Larz in "Sacrifice."
Miss Direction

"Miss Direction" is the second episode of the third season of *Privates,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour,* and the fifteenth episode of the series overall. It was the third segment of Show XCV. It was performed on May 13th, 2023. It has not yet been released on the podcast.

**Written by** Jerome Wetzel

**Directed by** Kristin Green

**Previous episode**: "In the Hole"

**Next episode**: "Fool Me Twice"
Show XCVI

Show XCVI of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed live at Boxland on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel, Nick Arganbright, and Megan Overholt. The second commercial was transcribed from improv by Grace Wilson, Kristin Green, and Joe Morales. It was directed by Nick. Megan Overholt served as Foley artist. Jabari Cole served as show photographer.

Ashley Clements was not available, so Grace Wilson subbed in for her in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. Ashley later recorded audio for the podcast. Ben Neidenthal took over the role of Calleth Penrose in the same segment because the original performer was not available.

## **Segments**

* *The Topnotch Tangler* "The Tangler & Friends: The Admin and the Sea" written by Nick Arganbright
* Commercial *Awkward Moments in Meeting History* "Boss is the Name" written by Megan Overholt
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Failures"
* Commercial "Jennifer Coolidges" improv-ed by Grace Wilson, Kristin Green, and Joe Morales
* *Privates* "Fool Me Twice"
* Commercial *The Cutting Room Floor* "Real, Live Human"
* *Universe Journey* "Crunch Time"

## **Performers**

Darren Esler narrated the show, who also played Atlantic and the Commercial Narrator in *The Topnotch Tangler.*

Absent troupe members: Ashley Clements, Sam Clements, Wendy Parks

## **Guest Stars**

* Dana Bauman returned as Corey Addison in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. She was the eighty-first guest star and this was her fifth appearance.
* Nathan Criss played Bob and Affable Ally in *The Topnotch Tangler* and the ER tech in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. He was the one hundred nineteenth guest star and this was his first appearance.
* Vivian Lermond played Joanne in *Privates*. She was the one hundred twentieth guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Beth Muir played Dooze in *The Topnotch Tangler* and Noreen in *Privates.* She was the one hundred fourteenth guest star and this was her fifth appearance in only seven months, qualifying her for troupe status.

## **Trivia**

* The four segments were the exact same lineup, in the same order, as the month before.
Peggy and Pootie Pugley

Peggy and Pootie Pugley were monsters in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**First appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #1.04 "Children Will Not Listen"

**Last appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #3.17 "Ready Player Chosen One"

**Total appearances:** 4

**Actor:** Katelyn Hamilton (Peggy) and Samantha Stark (Pootie)

## **Traits and Description**

Peggy and Pootie were gernumblies, which are more impish gnomes. They were twins, and five-years-old when they first encountered Daniel Kravitz. They liked to cause trouble, and described themselves as evil, bad, disgusting, and groody, among other things. They always spoke in sing-song, and hated when they were prevented from doing so. They loved crashing, smashing, and causing general trouble. It can be assumed they live in or near the town of Brightside.

## **Story**

Peggy and Pootie snuck away from their mother, Sheila, and terrorized Brightside. When confronted by Daniel Kravitz and Abby Reynolds, the twins tossed them in the air. They were defeated by Rufus, whom they did not know, but who knew and called their mother to come get them ("Children Will Not Listen").

A little over a year later, Rufus Reginald Rochester had gone to stay in their home. The twins were generally annoying, and didn't like the story Rufus told them about becoming a mentor for the U.L.P. They saw what Rufus did not, that the U.L.P. leadership had manipulated him. But as children are, they weren't very concerned, and soon went to rip the legs off a cat, which they would eat for dessert that evening ("Gather 'Round the Fire").

When Daniel Kravitz and his friends came looking for Rufus at their house, Peggy and Pootie attacked Daniel, Josh Wallace, and Grezit the Green. The twins were ripped to pieces and perished in the fight ("The Search").

When Daniel and friends were sucked into a video game, they fight and kill arcade versions of the pair ("Ready Player Chosen One").

## **Trivia**

* In their final appearance, the characters are portrayed with Foley sounds, and are not voiced by the actresses who played them.
Show VIII

Show VIII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 at 7PM. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

Captain Comptroller made his debut in this show, though he had been mentioned prior to the episode.

Shortly before this show was performed, a deal was reached to move the production to MadLab theatre in Columbus. Info sheets were given to audience members at this show, which would be the last monthly *Radio Hour*at Packrat Comics. Cast sentiment was divided on whether the move should occur, but no troupe members were left behind in the transition.

This show marked the start of a six-part *Universe Journey* mini-series, "March to War," which served as the second half of season one. Jerome remarked at the end that it was a fun experiment, but it wouldn't be repeated any time soon. However, audience and cast opinion were mostly positive. The show would become much more serialized as time went one, with the fourth season of *UJ* being very much so.

Shane Stefanchik performed a brief comedy magic act to warm up the crowd.

The intro was read by Dallas Ray. Jerome Wetzel also spoke about the move.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "March to War Part I: The Barren World"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "And the Rude Seller"
* *The Scary Dead* "Strangers in the Woods"
* Commercial *Holly Harper* "Holly Harper Places an Ad"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Danger at the Docks"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Katelyn Hamilton, Addie Peelle

## **Guest Stars**

* Dan Condo returned as Captain Yeez in *Universe Journey.* He was the first guest star and this was his second appearance.
* Virgil Von Hartzel played The Dockmaster in *The Topnotch Tangler.* He was the third guest star and this was his third appearance.
Show IX

Show IX of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, March 12th, 2016 at 3:30PM. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel. It was the first monthly show at MadLab, with the previous host site being Packrat Comics.

The script for this show was written before the decision to move was made. Thus, all three segments are continuing stories from previous episodes and there is no restart of the segments.

A new commercial, *Georgie's Jabs*, did premiere, though, and would become one of the program's most-often performed bits. As would happen from time to time, the subject of Georgie's interview would pop up elsewhere in the show, although this one, The Wholesome Honey, while pre-planned for *The Topnotch Tangler*, was still months away.

Returning guest stars Dan Condo and Virgil Von Hartzel would debut the characters Graves and Simms this month in *Pornstar Detectives*. Following the show, they were promoted to Associate Troupe Members, essentially a part-time label that made them part of the troupe, but did not guarantee them parts every month. Original troupe member Addie Peelle was also made an Associate due to her busy high school schedule, and Katelyn Hamilton went to this status because driving every month from several states away was getting difficult, shifting to a part-time status.

In the episode of *Pornstars*, Amber and Staci connected on a high five, the only time they would do so until the final miniseries.

Cast member Chase McCants took this month off because his band, So Long, Stargazer, was getting ready to release their album *Look Up*. Nathan Haley filled in as Lt. Who.

Joe Morales read the intro.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "March to War Part II: Traitor in Their Midst"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Attempt a Theft"
* *The Scary Dead* "You Can't Survive Under a Dumpster"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "The Wholesome Honey"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "And the Case of the Missing Crook"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Chase McCants, Addie Peelle

## **Guest Stars**

* Dan Condo played Detective Graves in *Pornstar Detectives.*He was the first guest star and this was his third appearance, his last guest spot before being promoted to Associate Troupe Member.
* Marianne Dean Jackson played Chase in *Pornstar Detectives*. She lip-synced along to cast member Chase McCants singing the theme song on a recording. This was a role she'd play many times, and it was later ret-conned as Marianne, a crazed fan who eventually kidnapped Chase and replaced him. She was the fourth guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Virgil Von Hartzel played Detective Simms in *Pornstar Detectives.*He was the third guest star and this was his fourth appearance, his last guest spot before being promoted to Associate Troupe Member. Virgil would later return to guest status in 2019.
Mindy Bernard

Mindy Bernard is a character in *Morning Show*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**First appearance:** #2.04 "Tear Down"

**Number of appearances:** 1

**Actor:** Shannon Marie Watts

## **Story**

Mindy Bernard is a political pundit who appears on Nora Jones' national Sunday morning political talk show alongside Gus Goodall in mid-April 2020, She thinks Gus is arrogant and wrong-headed in his NIMBY ideas. Though she does also say it would be too expensive for the federal government to move to where she lives in Manhattan, and so maybe exhibits a little NIMBYism herself. She argues that the boost to business Columbus hotels, bars, and restaurants get from the federal government relocating there outweigh the inconveniences to the locals, such as increased traffic ("Tear Down").
Show XCV

Show XCV of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed live at Boxland Media on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Kristin Green. It was directed by Kristin. Megan Overholt served as Foley artist. Jabari Cole served as show photographer.

## **Segments**

* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Captain Comptroller Comps Out"
* Short *Itsahlbend Theatre* "Teeny-Weeny: Winnie-the-Pooh Gets Stuck"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Things Change"
* Commercial *Three Men* "Read Harry Potter"
* *Privates* "Miss Direction"
* Commercial *Tina's* "Lyres" Written by Kristin Green
* *Universe Journey* "What We Leave Behind"

## **Performers**

Darren Esler narrated the show.

Absent troupe members: None

## **Guest Stars**

* Carina Dacierno returned as Admiral Strongman in *Universe Journey.* She was the eighty-second guest star and this was her fourth appearance.
* Michelle Hanson played Rose in *Universe Journey* and Bystander #2 in *The Topnotch Tangler.* She was the one hundred eighteenth guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Beth Muir played The Bodacious Bruiser in *The Topnotch Tangler* and Kat in *Tina's.* She was the one hundred fourteenth guest star and this was her fourth appearance.
New World Order

"New World Order" is the first episode of *Space Dirt (season two)* and the eighth episode of the series overall. It was performed on October 30, 2021 as the third segment of Show LXXVI. It has not yet been released on the podcast.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "It's Good to Be the King"

Next episode: "Pit Stop"

## **Guest Starring**

* Wendy Parks as Hilly
* Sam Clements as Colm Foley
* Kristin Green as Neu
* Joe Morales as Yanna
* Nathan Haley as Targen
* Shane Stefanchik as Leandro

## **Trivia**

* The plot in this episode continues the story from *Universe Journey* #7.05 "Once More Unto the Breach."
Matt Alborough

Matt Alborough is a character in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**Actor:** Virgil Von Hartzel

**Appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #2.08 "A Rufus Carol"

## **Early Life**

As a child in South Africa, Matt's family didn't have much, but they always managed a Christmas feast with roast beef and gifts. Among the presents he received were books, toys, and a blue bicycle. He believed in Santa and loved the goodwill of his family and friends.

At age twenty-two-year-old, Matt had recently graduated from college and relocated from the rural lifestyle he grew up with to the big city. He worked in a law office as he saved up to go back to law school and become a social justice lawyer.

## **Chosen One**

Into this, Rufus Reginald Rochester arrived to tell Matt that he was the Chosen One. They clicked immediately. Matt was high personable, outgoing, and very warm, a perfect support for the man who hadn't yet done much field work and was nervous about being a mentor. Matt hadn't yet built a social circle in the new place, and so quickly latched onto Rufus, too. And when Matt tried to make other friends, Rufus convinced him it wasn't a good idea, as having friends put them in danger, so Matt relied heavily on Rufus for his much-needed social interaction. Rufus gave Matt a warm, comfy sweater for Christmas that he had made himself.

Matt didn't mean to distract Rufus, but he did, hanging out more than they trained. This turned out to be tragic when, after only a few months of working with Rufus, Matt faced Lazar, a hulking dinosaur of a creature who was meaner than just about anything.

Rufus told Matt to run and hide from Lazar, but Matt refused, determined to do his duty and refusing to let anyone down. Lazar killed Matt easily.

## **Afterlife**

Matt's ghost appeared to Rufus as part of a plot by the U.L.P. to dredge up guilt. Matt was kinder than the other ghosts, singing of forgiveness. He forgave Rufus when his former mentor expressed true regret and a desire to make up for it ("A Rufus Carol").
Pit Stop

"Pit Stop" is the second episode of *Space Dirt (season two)* and the ninth episode of the series overall. It was performed on November 20th, 2021 as the second segment of Show LXXVII. It was released as podcast episode 385.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Nick Arganbright

Previous episode: "New World Order"

Next episode: "Negotiations"

## **Guest Starring**

* Sam Clements as Colm Foley
* Kristin Green as Neu
* Megan Overholt as Logan
* Katie Boissoneault as Echo Michelle Tokaladie

## **Trivia**

* The plot in this episode continues in *Universe Journey* #7.07 "The Battle of Eastwood."
Show LVII

Show LVII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Nick Arganbright, and directed by Nick. Seamus Talty and Chase McCants performed the introduction.

*The Topnotch Tangler* featured a pre-recorded appearance by Janet Varney. *Packer & Ratcliff*, which had just ended its run in the regular show, performed a commercial sans Ratcliff. Nick co-wrote the second of a two-part *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* in which the group faces a Golem. Jerome added scenes between Abby and Josh. *Tina's* completed the second episode of its first two-parter, with two of the three customers returning from the previous installment.

Former cast member Joe Morales lent his voice to a pre-recorded role.

Karen Perta began a three-month hiatus this month. Darren Esler started his run as interim narrator.

A trailer was released for this show.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Your Mom"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Just Packer"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Technoria's Trap"
* Commercial *Tina's* "Fires"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Deceit of Clay"
* Commercial"Pecan Pie"
* *Itsahlbend Theatre* "Two Princesses"

## **Guest Stars**

*All the guests (except Alyssa and Janet) played peasants in* Itsahlbend Theatre. Sam, Ashley, and Carina are heard shouting solo lines.

* Dana Bauman returned in the role of Corey Addison, a.k.a. Squeezy, in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. She was the eightieth-first guest star and this was her second appearance.
* Nicolas Brunet returned as Levi in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. He was the eightieth guest star and this was his second appearance.
* Sam Clements reprised his role as Kai Akane in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* and played a peasant in *Itsahlbend Theatre*. He was the fifty-fourth guest star and this was his sixth appearance.
* Ashley Collins returned as Luna in *Universe Journey* and played a peasant in *Itsahlbend Theatre*. She was the fifty-fifth guest star and this was her seventh appearance.
* Carina Dacierno played Admiral Strongman in *Universe Journey* and played a peasant in *Itsahlbend Theatre*. She was the eighty-second guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Darren Esler narrated the show. He was the seventy-sixth guest star and this was his second appearance.
* Joe Morales played Alexis Augustus Armentrout in a pre-recorded role for *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. After being a troupe member, this was his first show as a guest star. He was the eighty-fourth guest star.
* Alyssa Ryan played Anna in *Itsahlbend Theatre*. She was the eighty-fifth guest star and this was her second appearance.
* Janet Varney played Technoria in *The Topnotch Tangler* in a pre-recorded role. She was the eighty-third guest star and this was her first appearance.

## **Suggested Music**

Cast member Keith Jackson suggests songs that would go well with these episodes. The music was not used in the show, nor were any rights obtained.
Show LIII

Show LIII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Nick Arganbright, and directed by Nick.

This live show featured the last with original cast member Joe Morales as a troupe member. He would return for future shows, but left the state to try his hand at being a full-time, professional actor. As such, both of his lead characters, Lt. Carson and Alexis, depart their respective segments, *The EPA* commercials came to an end, and Jonas Packer was revisited one more time.

*The Topnotch Tangler* this month did not feature the titular heroine, instead following Carson to Sentry City after his departure in the previous episode. We see him interact with The Pall and Bad Rap and set up a new normal for the trio, leaving open the possibility of future adventures. A new theme song composed by Nathan Haley was performed for The Pall, although the episode was considered an installment of *The Topnotch Tangler*. It also served as the closer for the show.

*Packer & Ratcliff* saw its 42nd episode. As a tribute to that number's importance in *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*, this episode was entitled "Life, the Universe, & Everything."

Narrator Chris Allen was unavailable. Troupe member Ryan Yohe filled in, playing Grezit for a few lines in addition to narrating the entire show.

A trailer was released for this show.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Family Ties"
* *Larry: Life Before Death* "Part 3"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Punch"
* Commercial *The EPA* "Rock and Roll"
* *Packer & Ratcliff* "Life, the Universe, & Everything"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Jonas' Own Ad"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "The Pall Teams Up"

## **Guest Stars**

* Helen Casebolt was the seventy-second guest star and this was her first appearance. She played Amara in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a pre-recorded part. She was not physically present at the show.
* Ashley Collins was the fifty-fifth guest star and this was her sixth appearance in the show and her sixth time playing Luna in *Universe Journey.*
* Anna Leeper was the forty-second guest star and this was her fifth appearance, her fourth as Bad Rap in *The Topnotch Tangler*.
* Joel Savage was the seventy-third guest star and this was his first appearance. He played Crackup in *The Topnotch Tangler*.

## **Suggested Music**

Cast member Keith Jackson suggests songs that would go well with these episodes. The music was not used in the show, nor were any rights obtained.

 "Let Me Roll"
Out Of This World Festival 2016

*It's All Been Done Radio Hour* performed at Starbase Columbus' Out of This World Festival on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1PM. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day. It was the second non-monthly show, only a twenty-five minute performance, and it was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

The main meat of this special was a re-run of *Universe Journey* "Trapped On the Bridge," with a new intro by Packer and Ratcliff. The entire performance was released as a single podcast, #54.

## **Performers**

Chris Allen - Narrator

Nick Arganbright - Kahkay

Katie Boissoneault - Tokaladie

Katelyn Hamilton - Lady

Amanda Iman - Awshucks

Chase McCants - Packer and Who

Dallas Ray - Ratcliff

Samantha Stark - Clint

Shane Stefanchik - M-

Seamus Talty - Foley
Perfect Weather

"Perfect Weather" is the first episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season two) and the eleventh episode of the series. It was performed on March 11th, 2017 as the closing segment of Show XXI. It was released as podcast episode 99.

Written and directed by Nick Arganbright

Previous episode: "Deplorable Duet"

Next episode: "Rhyme and Rhyme Again"

## **The Story**

Various weather villains team up against the Tangler.

## **Guest Stars**

* Dan Condo as Storm
* Amanda Iman as Monsoon
* Dallas Ray as Tornado
* Spencer Teeters as Temperament
Show IV

Show IV of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio on Saturday, October 10th, 2015 at 7PM. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

Show IV brought the troupe's third guest star, Virgil Von Hartzel, who like the first two, would eventually be added to the troupe. Unlike the other two, he truly did a play a one-off role in his first appearance, with his character dead by the end of the episode.

Chase McCants' Coco was not included on the cast list for *The Scary Dead* in the program in one of the show's earliest attempts at surprising the audience.

The intro and outro were done by Samantha Stark and Katelyn Hamilton.

Unfortunately, this show does not have any known photographs. This is rarity for *Radio Hour*, and missing a month prompted the troupe to start arranging photos more purposefully.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Trapped on the Bridge"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Raise Funds"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Childish Thing"
* Commercial *Cowboy Joe* "Public Defender"
* *The Scary Dead* "Oh, Brother"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Joe Morales, Addie Peelle

## **Guest Stars**

* Ryan Yohe returned as Grezit the Green in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. He was the second guest star and this was his second apperance. While Grezit was considered a series lead at this point, Ryan was not officially a troupe member until a few months later.
* Virgil Von Hartzel guest starred as Bill in *The Scary Dead*. He was the third guest star and this was his first appearance,
Life With a Voice Actor

*Life With a Voice Actor* is a commercial segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It was created and written by Samantha Stark on her own, the first recurring part of the show not at least partially developed by *Radio Hour* creator Jerome Wetzel.

*Life With* consists of commercials for a reality television show, which premiered on consecutive months in the spring of 2018. Each bit introduces another pair of characters, at least one of whom is a voice actor, and are generally unhappy in their relationship. The episode title is the last name of the couple.

The commercial was originally called *The Real Housewives of Voice Actors*, but it was renamed to avoid any potential copyright issues.

In January 2020, the characters returned in a full-length segment also penned by Samantha.

*Life With a Voice Actor* is both the segment name and the reality show name for the show-within-a-show the characters are making. Per their contract, they were not allowed to send the cameras away for even the most personal of conversations ("Loyalty").

## **Characters**

*See: list of Life With a Voice Actor characters.*

### **Lead Characters**

* Ben Callihan played by Nick Arganbright. Ben is a man of many, many voices. He switches from sentence to sentence, making it hard to know what his real voice is.
* Victoria Callihan played by Kristin Green. Victoria was enamored with Ben's broad talents when they met and fell in love. Now, after years together, she is over it and finds him extremely annoying.
* Emily Cooper played by Samantha Stark. Emily was a successful voice actor with her own show until she met and married Logan. Then, the producers not only cast him, but killed off her character. She tries very hard not to let her jealousy show.
* Logan Cooper played by Dan Condo. Logan was accidentally discovered as a voice actor, and has found great success without any effort whatsoever, even starring in a spin-off of his wife's cancelled show. He is oblivious to her feelings about the issue. (Seamus Talty originated the role, and appeared in #0.03 and #1.02.)
* Jerry La Fontaine played by Keith Jackson. Jerry is a talented voice actor who mostly does voice over work, due to his sweet, deep tones. He would like to stretch his abilities, maybe into animation, but his husband won't let him.
* Terry La Fontaine played by Ryan Yohe. Terry is Jerry's manager who closely guards Jerry's tool. He refuses to let Jerry speak unnecessarily and makes all the career decisions for him.
* The producer played by Sam Clements. The as-yet unnamed producer asks questions of the others in one-on-one chats. He can be manipulative.

## **Episodes**

*Main article: list of Life With a Voice Actor episodes*

*Life With a Voice Actor* is a reality show loosely in the style of *The Real Housewives*, focusing on three vocal performers and their spouses.

Season one began with a three-commercial prologue in the spring of 2018, before premiering its first full episode in January 2020. It ran through March 2023. *Life With a Voice Actor Season 1 Script Book* was published April 2023.
J.T. Walker

J.T. Walker was the ninety-eighth guest star in *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

He served as the foley technician for Show LXVIII and Show LXXI, then began a long-term run as the show's Foley .artist in Show LXXIV, ending after Show LXXXIX. In that capacity, he appeared in an episode of *The Nubes* entitled "The Tones" and as a camper in *Universe Journey* "Shark Tale."

He was interviewed in a Meet the Cast episode, released as podcast episode 411.
Kristin (The Directors character)

Kristin is a character in *The Directors*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour.* She is a Director on The Architect's team.

**First appearance:** #1.01 "A Day"

**Number of appearances:** 1 (as of October 2021)

**Actor:** Kristin Green

## **Story**

Kristin became a Director after Chase, Nick, and Sam. Chase gifted Sam a half-eaten can of Cheez Whiz as a welcome present, which she shared with Kristin. Kristin found her Ascension exciting.

When Shane became a Director, Sam and Kristin got him a gift basket of snacks, includes apples, and wrote a twenty-verse poem. They were very excited. Kristin immediately thought Shane was cute, but tried to hide her feelings. When everyone abandons Shane to direct a show right after he shows up, Kristin hangs back a little and offers him some help and encouragement.
Mr. Foley's Universe

"Mr. Foley's Universe" is the sixth episode of *Space Dirt (season two)* and the thirteenth episode of the series overall. It was performed on January 14, 2023 as the second segment of Show XCI. It was released as podcast episode 448.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "A Dick In a Hard Place"

Next episode: "This is Personal"

## **Guest Starring**

* Ben Neidenthal as Liota / Echo Jaycon
* Nick Arganbright as Echo Dick Kahkay
* Sam Clements as The Techno
* Kristin Green as the computer
Macbeth

"Macbeth" is the seventeenth episode of *Itsahlbend Theatre.* It was performed January 14th, 2023 as the first segment in Show XCI. It was released as podcast episode 447.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "Jingle Part of the Way"

Next episode: "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"

## **The Story**

Sir Hubert tells the tale of the Scottish play with himself in the titular role and Lord Edmund as Banquo.

## **Guest Starring**

* Julie Whitney Scott as Lady Macbeth
* Kristin Green as Sarah
* Grace Wilson as Mary
* Beth Muir as Macduff
* Joe Morales as the telegram boy
* Nathan Haley as chamberlain #1
* Chase McCants as chamberlain #2

## **Trivia**

* The witches, besides being threaded throughout, as based on the three witches from the film *Hocus Pocus.*
Show XII

Show XII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at 3:30PM. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

Keith Jackson did the intro with a wink to his commercial character, Cowboy Joe.

*Packer & Ratcliff* took both commercial breaks for a total of about 8 pages, as opposed to the 1-2 pages commercials usually run. This was a turning point for the story, as the guys headed from Packrat Comics over to MadLab theatre, a move the show itself made a few months prior. In the second break, it's seen they left nephew Jonas behind.

Chase McCants was absent, but pre-recorded lines for a commercial. In fact, the whole commercial was pre-recorded and played over a speaker, up until Ratcliff bursts in at the end, which happened live with a side door to the stage. Nathan Haley again subbed for Lt. Who. Marianne Dean Jackson returned to lipsync a recording of Chase singing the *Pornstar Detectives* theme song.

Seamus Talty was also absent, so Addie Peelle filled in at the Foley table and Virgil Von Hartzel voiced Foley.

This was the first show narrator Chris Allen was unable to attend. Cathy Rinella of *Midnight Audio Theatre* on local NPR station WCBE 90.5 FM filled in.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "March to War Part V: Cliffhanging"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Go to MadLab"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Team Work"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Jonas Gets Arrested"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "Dog Gone Gus"

## **Guest Stars**

* Marianne Dean Jackson played Chase in *Pornstar Detectives*. She was the fourth guest star and this was her second appearance.

* Cathy Rinella narrated the entire show. She was the seventh guest star and this was her first appearance.
Oh, Henry

"Oh, Henry" is the eleventh episode of *Itsahlbend Theatre.* It was performed December 18th, 2021 as the fourth short segment of Show LXXVIII. It was released as podcast episode 392.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Huxley Vs. the Shame Spirit"

Next episode: "G.O.A.T.s"

## **The Story**

Hubert plays Henry, a shopkeeper.

A poor man and his wife attempt to get Christmas gifts for one another.

## **Guest Starring**

* Nathan Haley as Jim
* Anna Stiles as Della

## **Trivia**

* This is based on "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry.
Show LVIII

Show LVIII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed on Zoom, streamed live on YouTube, on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 5PM. It was scheduled to be performed at MadLab theatre on that date and time, but was moved online due to the coronavirus quarantine. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Nick Arganbright, and directed by Samantha Stark. Jerome spoke the introduction, with his daughter ZOD making an appearance.

As the online show was put together and adjusted quickly, several changes were made to simplify things. Theme songs were cut and Foley noises were minimized. A planned re-run of *The Topnotch Tangler*, which was to serve as a pre-show, was cut, as were new in-show segments *Morning Show* and commercial-length

*Itsahlbend Theatre,* both of which were re-scheduled to June. As such, the show was shorter than most. Remarkably, no roles were recast, and all cast members were able to participate.

This show features the first *Packer & Ratcliff* since cast member Dallas Ray had left the troupe, hinting that their story wasn't over. Tokaladie's mom returned on *Universe Journey*, and the deceased Glamorous Gal made a flashback appearance on *The Topnotch Tangler*. Also, perennial opener *Universe Journey* moved to the end of the show, where it will likely stay most months.

## **Segments**

* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Cave of Wonders"
* Commercial "De-Poisoned Coffee"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Vs. The Sting Ray"
* Commercial *Halftime Report* "Dave Freaks Out"
* *Universe Journey* "Turning Points"

## **Performers**

Absent troupe members: Chase McCants, Karen Perta

## **Guest Stars**

* Dana Bauman returned in the role of Corey Addison, a.k.a. Squeezy, in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. She was the eightieth-first guest star and this was her third appearance.
* Carina Dacierno played Admiral Strongman in *Universe Journey* and herself in *Halftime Report*. She was the eighty-second guest star and this was her second appearance.
* Darren Esler narrated the show. He was the seventy-sixth guest star and this was his third appearance.
* Stephanie Stephens played Carol / Glamorous Gal in *The Topnotch Tangler.* She was the twelfth guest star and this was her fourth appearance.
Mike Pitz

Mike Pitz is a character in *Morning Show*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**First mention:** #2.01 "Conflict of Interest Part 1"

**Actor**: none

## **Story**

Mike Pitz is the producer of *Morning Show*, succeeding Shelly Meyers after she quit in December 2019. When first mentioned, it is the context that he left during the last act break, before the show was finished broadcasting, on a day in late February 2020, which annoyed Gus Goodall ("Conflict of Interest Part 1"). When Mike misses a Monday of work in March, Gus implies that he's never there ("Conflict of Interest Part 3").
Rotgut, Slayer of Chosen Ones

Rotgut, Slayer of Chosen Ones, is a character in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour.*

**Appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #2.09 "Attack on the Homestead"

**Actor:** Tommie Grabiec

Rotgut is introduced as he breaks through the window of Kravitz Antiques and declares who he is and that he is there to kill Daniel Kravitz. He is the first monster in what turns out to be a wave of them that virtually destroys the shop and its contents. His preferred weapons are two machetes, which he wields simultaneously in each hand.

Rotgut is large, talks in third-person, and slowly yells almost every word he says, at least during combat. He hates the term 'monster.' He calls Daniel puny, which implies that he must be larger than Daniel, who himself stands over six and a half feet tall. When Daniel points out just how large he is, Rotgut calls him puny in spirit. Rotgut claims to have killed three Chosen Ones prior to his appearance in the series. He fails to kill Daniel, and it is unknown where he went after this episode.

Daniel and the others escaped when Josh Wallace blocked Rotgut (and other monsters) with a temporary magic spell. Rotgut is not immune to magic.
List of Packer & Ratcliff episodes

*Packer & Ratcliff* is a comedy program created by Jerome Wetzel as part of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It began as a commercial before becoming a full-fledged segment.

## **Episodes**

### **Season One (The Commercials)**

*Main article: Packer & Ratcliff (season one)*

*Packer & Ratcliff also appeared in the framework story of Universe Journey* "Gather 'Round the Fire" and the *Cowboy Joe* commercial "Ghost Trap."

### **Season Two**

*Main article: Packer & Ratcliff (season two)*

### **Season Three**

*Main article: Packer & Ratcliff (season three)*

### **Season Four**

*Main article: Packer & Ratcliff (season four)*

## **Re-runs**

Sometimes *Radio Hour* performs reruns of classic episodes for special shows, outside of their monthly ones, since time to write and rehearsal is limited. The scripts are usually changed slightly. These are also released on the podcast feed. Here are all the re-runs performed for *Packer & Ratcliff:*

A version of "Going Home" with several derailments of Chase McCants was released on the network's Patreon feed.
Janice Thompson

Janice Thompson is a character in *Morning Show*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**First mention:** #2.01 "Conflict of Interest Part 1"

**First appearance:** #2.04 "Tear Down"

**Number of appearances:** 1

**Actor:** Katie Boissoneault

## **Story**

Janice Thompson works in the communications department of the presidential administration of Patricia Anderson. Among the employees reporting to her are Shelly Meyers and Ron Truman, and she reported to the press secretary. Janice and Ron work upstairs in relation to Shelly's office in the former headquarters of Coast-to-Coast Insurance in Columbus, Ohio, which is taken over by the federal government in early 2020.

Ron lied about Janice sending him to check on Shelly before she met with her former radio employees to ask them to be nicer when reporting on the administration ("Conflict of Interest Part 1").

Janice isn't interested in commenting on or arguing policy. Janice was impressed with Shelly's work, and said the press secretary was, too. She wasn't worried about Shelly's inability to make Gus Goodall calm down in his criticism of the president. She was concerned about Shelly burning out before she could climb the ladder, though, and forced her to play in Janice's sand volleyball tournament she organized for Sunday afternoons at 1PM beginning in mid-April 2020 ("Tear Down").
Katelyn Hamilton

Katelyn Hamilton was a troupe member of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* from its inception in July 2015 through December 2017. In mid-2016 she became a part-time associate player (when that role was created), which she remained until her resignation. She commuted from Seaford, Delaware, a nine-hour drive each direction! She left the troupe when she decided to relocate to the Seattle, Washington area. She returned to guest star in the 100th monthly show.

Katelyn began practicing voice acting back in 2007, and has years of fan and freelance work under her belt. When she's not actively pursuing other roles and jobs, she maintains a YouTube channel.

Katelyn's *Meet the Cast* was the twelfth in the series, released as podcast episode 69.

After leaving the show, Katelyn's voice from an earlier episode appeared in Show LIV, so she was credited as a guest star in that performance. She also returned for the 100th monthly, Show C.

## **Characters**

### **Recurring Characters**

* Elsa in *Pornstar Detectives.*
* The Flimflam Floozy in *The Topnotch Tangler* (and once in *Universe Journey).*
* Granny Gonzo in *Pornstar Detectives* and commercials.
* Karyn in *The Scary Dead*.
* Peggy in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*.
* Captain Grace Thomas in *Universe Journey*.

### **Guest Characters**

#### Commercials

* Stenographer in *Cowboy Joe* "Public Defender."
* Katelyn in *The News* "100 Episodes" and *The Directors* "100th Out."

#### *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*

* Wanda the Witch in "Wanda's Wand" and "State of Disbelief."
* Anna in "Desperate Times."

#### *Universe Journey*

* Commander Lady in "Trapped On the Bridge."
* C'mon Ambassador Tizz in the "March to War" miniseries.
* The Flimflam Floozy in "Super."
Khoo

Khoo is a character in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. She serves as secretary of the new U.L.P., and is considered scary by most of the group, including those who are her bosses.

**First mention:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "The New Class"

**First appearance:** None yet

## **Story**

Not much is known about Khoo, not even her first name. When she's first mentioned, it's just that she's a scary secretary that Daniel Kravitz and his compatriots do not want to deal with. However, she's very efficient at her job, and keeps all the administrative tasks for the U.L.P. running smoothly ("The New Class"). Among her tasks are managing properties and 'cleanup' crews ("Punch").

Behind her back, Daniel calls her Khoo-Khoo, but is too afraid to use the nickname to her face ("The New Class").

Khoo worked often with Josh Wallace, and the two began to digitize the U.L.P. texts ("Jant Braidley").

Khoo controlled the regular scissors (as opposed to the safety ones) and didn't let Grezit the Green use them ("A Chosen One Walks Into a Bar").

Khoo fights valiantly, impressing much of the group as Monbo's monsters attack the ranch. Though even she starts to weaken near the end as the group is overrun. She does, however, survive ("With Great Power...").

## **Trivia**

* Jerome tried very hard to keep this character non-gender specific for a long time so that any performer could eventually play the part. It has become clear, though, that Khoo is female.