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The Shadowy Figure

"The Shadowy Figure" is the seventh episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season three) and the twenty-seventh episode of the series overall. It was performed on December 8, 2018 as the second segment of Show XLII. It was released as podcast episode 207.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Coming In Hard"

Next episode: "Get Away"

## **The Story**

Carl is missing, and a shadowy figure is spotted around town.

## **Guest Stars**

* Chase McCants as Capt. Comptroller
* Katie Boissoneault as Lt. Christine Smith
* Dino Tripodis as the narrator
* Brendan Michna as foley artist

## **Trivia**

* The Shadowy Figure was created to tease that Carl could be something more than a cop, too. But the identity of the figure was much debated in story meetings for two years after, with no clear answer and many suggestions. At one point, it was theorized it could be The Sting Ray and it could be revealed in the season 4 finale. Jerome finally settled on who it was in February 2021, to be revealed in the show later that year.
Teeny-Weeny: Winnie-the-Pooh Gets Stuck

"Teeny-Weeny: Winnie-the-Pooh Gets Stuck" is the nineteenth episode of *Itsahlbend Theatre.* It was performed May 13th, 2023 as the first commercial segment in Show XCV. It has not yet been released on the podcast.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"

Next episode: "The Frogs Who Demanded a King"

## **The Story**

Lord Edmund picks up the thread in the Hundred Acre Wood.

## **Guest Starring**

* Grace Wilson as Winnie-the-Pooh
* Ben Neidenthal as Rabbit
* Nick Arganbright as Christopher Robin
Lt. Carson's Seat Belt PSA

"Lt. Carson's Seat Belt PSA" is a commercial episode in *The Topnotch Tangler* (season three). It was performed on June 22, 2018 as the first commercial of *Radio Hour*'s Comfest show. It was released as podcast episode C81.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Starring Joe Morales as Lt. Adam Carson

Previous episode: "Gone In a Flash"

Next episode: "Nerd Flash"

## **The Story**

Carson talks about the dangers of seatbelts.
Teeny-Weeny: Humpty Dumpty

"Teeny-Weeny: Humpty Dumpty" is the seventh episode of *Itsahlbend Theatre,* the second in the commercial-length "Teeny-Weeny" format*.* It was performed August 8, 2020 as the second commercial segment of Show LXII. It was released as podcast episode 312.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Teeny-Weeny: Baa Baa Black Sheep"

Next episode: "The Tortoise and the Hare"

## **The Story**

Hubert plays Frederick.

An egg-man falls off the wall and dies gruesomely.

## **Guest Starring**

* Seamus Talty as Humpty Dumpty
* Ryan Yohe as Sir Green
* Nick Arganbright, Keith Jackson, and Wendy Parks as knights

## **Trivia**

* Based on the English nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty."
Sweet and Sour

"Sweet and Sour" is the sixth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season one) and the sixth episode of the series. It was performed on August 20th, 2016 as the closing segment of Show XIV. It was released as podcast episode 58.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "Kite Caper"

Next episode: "Hot Dog"

## **The Story**

A supervillain takes the Tipp Town Police Post hostage.

## **Guest Stars**

* Wendy Parks as The Wholesome Honey
* Stephanie Stephens as Carol, Glamorous Gal

## **Trivia**

* Stephanie was the middle and high school drama and choir teacher for creator of the series Jerome, as well as troupe members Nick, Nathan, and Wendy. She was offered the role.
* The Wholesome Honey was introduced months earlier in a *Georgie's Jabs* commercial as a set up for this episode.
Universe Journey (season four)

The fourth season of *Universe Journey* begins with Kahkay facing charges for the destruction of the *Thrifty*, and with the captain keeping his reasons secret. He is demoted to commander and assigned to the remote Eastwood Station, in orbit around M-'s homeworld. Tokaladie, now a Commander, chooses to go with him as his XO, as does Lt. Anders. The Surreptish people declare Kahkay is their Blessed One.

Meanwhile, Lt. Com. M- works for Adm. Jamieson on the Echo Dimension project. The two of them, along with Jamison's ex-wife, Janice, and Lt. Com. Luna, become stranded in the Echo Dimension, with Echo Janice returning and freeing Echo M-, slaughtering the rest of the A.S.S.'s Echo Dimension staff in the process.

Neu enrolls in A.S.S. Academy. Foley has resigned from the fleet, but accepts temporary re-enlistment to hunt for the missing Jamieson and M-, recruiting Neu to help.

Dr. Who also resigns from the A.S.S. and returns to her homeworld to open a private practice.

At the close of the season, Kahkay discovers a stable wormhole near Surreptittia that leads to the Echo Dimension, allowing Jamieson and M- to come home.

## **Main Cast**

* Nick Arganbright as Commander Richard "Dick" Kahkay
* Katie Boissoneault as Commander Michelle Tokaladie
* Shane Stefanchik as Lieutenant Commander M-
* Seamus Talty as Colm Foley
* Kristin Green as Cadet Neu
* With Keith Jackson as Admiral Jamie Jamieson

## **Timeline**

Season 4 ran for twelve episodes (four less than the previous season) from August 2018 through June 2019. In-universe, it spanned just a little less than that, from July 2427 through April 2428. It included two shorts that were set earlier in the series.

* #4.01 "*Universe Journey*: The Musical" - A couple of weeks after the previous season finale, in early August 2427.
* #4.02 "The Next Chapter" - Begins in August with Who's scene, then jumps to early September 2427 for the rest of the episode.
* #4.03 "Hello-Hello-Hello-Hello" - The first week of December 2427.
* #4.04 "Echo-Less" - One week later, the second week of December 2427.
* #4.05 "Do Not Disturb" - Christmas week, December 2427.
* #4.06 "Mysterious Ways" - Minutes later.
* #4.07 "Commander On the Bridge" - Still the same day.
* #4.08 "Tough Decisions" - Several months later, mid-March 2428.
* #4.09 "What Is Evil, Anyway?" - More than a month later, late April 2428.
* #4.10 "A Day in the Life of M-" - Unspecified, but during M-'s time on the *Thrifty*, so sometime in the first three seasons.
* #4.11 "All Good Things... Part 1 1/2" - During the season three two-part finale, almost a year ago.
* #4.12 "The Hole" - A short time later from #4.09, still late April 2428.
Universe Journey (season eight)

Season eight of *Universe Journey* began with two starsheep and two crews. Midway through, this was condensed to a single starsheep as the main cast moved into a new era of the story following a tragic loss.

Admiral Jamieson was dropped from the main cast in season 8. Yanna was promoted to lead. Luna remained a lead, but only appeared in six of the thirteen episodes.

## **Main Cast**

* Nick Arganbright as Captain Richard "Dick" Kahkay
* Katie Boissoneault as Captain Michelle Tokaladie
* Shane Stefanchik as Commander M- / Holo M-
* Sam Clements as Commander Colm Foley
* Kristin Green as Lieutenant Commander Neu
* Ryan Yohe as Lieutenant Commander Michael Anders
* Megan Overholt as Lieutenant Commander Connie Norton
* Joe Morales as Lieutenant Yanna
* With Chase McCants as Jay Jamieson
* and Ashley Clements as Captain Bobbi Luna

## **Timeline**

Season 8 ran from August 2022 through July 2023. The story took place over thirteen months, keeping the story roughly in line with the real passage of time, though half the episodes focused on two short periods.

* 8.01 "New Horizons" May 2431.
* 8.02 "Shark Tale" September 2431.
* 8.03 "Consequences" late October 2431.
* 8.04 "The Wrath of Nathan" December 2431.
* 8.05 "Missing Pieces" December 2430-December 2431.
* 8.06 "A Warm Welcome" December 2431
* 8.07 "A Way Forward" December 2431-February 2432.
* 8.08 "The Swelling Ground" March 2432.
* 8.09 "All Alone Together" May 2432.
* 8.10 "What We Leave Behind" June 2432.
* 8.11 "Crunch Time" June 2432.
* 8.12 "The Gift" June 2432.
* 8.13 "All and Nothing" June 2432.
Year of Hell

"Year of Hell" is the finale of the *Pornstar Detectives* 2019 miniseries and the twentieth installment of the series overall. It was performed May 12, 2018 as the second segment of Show XXXV. It was released as podcast episode 167.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Dallas Ray

Previous episode: "2019: The Penislutimate Peril"

Next episode: "2019: Granny Gonzo Mounts Up"

## **Guest Starring**

* Joe Morales as Brentley
* Nick Arganbright as Detective Graves
* Chase McCants as Chase
* Marianne Dean Jackson as Chase's stalker
* Nathan Haley and Wendy Parks as zombies
* Keith Jackson as former zombie

## **Trivia**

* Dan Condo was at an internship and could not attend, so Nick subbed into this final performance as Graves.
* The title is a reference to the *Star Trek: Voyager* episode of the same name.
Three's Company (Pornstar Detectives episode)

"Three's Company" is the sixth episode of *Pornstar Detectives* Season Two and the fourteenth installment of the series overall. It was performed June 10, 2017 as the closing segment of Show XXIV. It was released as podcast episode 117.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Katie Boissoneault & Nick Arganbright

Previous episode: "Back to Work"

Next episode: "Barbara Jean"

## **Guest Starring**

* Katelyn Hamilton as Tori
* Karen Perta as Gina
* Ryan Yohe as Merv
* Marianne Dean Jackson as Chase's stalker
Show XXV

Show XXV of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at 5:30PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Kristin Green, and directed by Chase McCants.

This was the only *Radio Hour* show of 2017 not performed on the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Show XXV featured the first program's first mini-musical, with music composed and performed by Kristin Green and lyrics by Jerome Wetzel. Auditions were held with selections from the Broadway musical *Hamilton* about six months prior, and the cast spent many months preparing for this performance.

Both guest stars this month had taken an interest in the musical before they were cast in speaking roles and added to the chorus. Becky Horseman had asked to join early in the year, and so a speaking part was written for her in another segment since she would be there already. Karen Perta's Kam was pre-scheduled for story purposes, and so Karen knew she'd be back and learned the songs, too.

Due to the longer nature of the musical, only three segments were performed instead of the typical four.

As this was an anniversary show, efforts were made to make all three segments special. *Universe Journey* was set entirely in the Echo Dimension, a place that would become central in future stories. *The Topnotch Tangler* introduced two important recurring characters: Hella Zanni and The Pall.

This would be troupe member Addie Peelle's final show, meaning the last month with the entire original cast, who had perfect attendance for this performance. This was not pre-arranged; it only became clear after the fact that Addie would not be returning, so the event was not acknowledged.

The pre-show was a crossover between *Universe Journey* and the podcast *The Good, The Bad, & The Geeky* called "Judge Jimmy: Is M- Evil?" This episode took place later in the continuity than the installment performed during the show and was released after, as well.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "False Echo"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "The Thrupple"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Zanni and The Pall"
* Commercial *IABDPR* "Event Planner"
* *Packer & Ratcliff* "Alexander"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: None

## **Guest Stars**

* Becky Horseman was the thirty-third guest star and this was her first appearance. She played Alice in *The Topnotch Tangler* and sang in the chorus for *Packer & Ratcliff*. She also contributed flute to the musical.
* Karen Perta was the twenty-eighth guest star and this was her third appearance. She played Kam in *The Topnotch Tangler* and sang in the chorus for *Packer & Ratcliff.*

## **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.

 "Pop the Bubble"
 "Mad World"
Violet's Out-of-Body Experience

"Violet's Out-of-Body Experience" is the third episode of *Mystery Dream Team* (season one) and the third episode of the series. It was performed on May 11, 2019 as the eighth of ten short segments in Show XLVII. It was released as podcast episode 237. It was the first episode not performed in October. It involved the entire troupe.

The commercial segment *The Directors* is set in the world of Prime.

Written by Samantha Stark

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "The Wolf Man"

Next episode: "Creature From the Black Lagoon"

## **Guest Stars**

* Jerome Wetzel as Prime
* Nick Arganbright as Dick Kahkay
* Katie Boissoneault as Michelle Tokaladie and Holly Harper
* Dan Condo as Dave
* Kristin Green as Cheryl
* Nathan Haley as Georgie Schlotte
* Keith Jackson as Cowboy Joe
* Joe Morales as Adam Carson
* Dallas Ray as Harry Dirt
* Samantha Stark as Kimberly Benson
* Shane Stefanchik as M-
* Ryan Yohe as Trent Tushner

## **Trivia**

* This episode takes place during the pilot of the series.
Kevin Blair

Kevin Blair, known as Kev, is a character in *Morning Show*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. He is a bartender and owner of the local pub that the hosts and crew of the show-within-a-show frequent. He has a heavy Scottish accent. He thinks no-commitment relationships can be the best kind, but is also insightful about love.

**First appearance:** *Morning Show* #1.10 "Merry F\*\*\*ing Christmas"

**Number of appearances:** 2 (as of #2.03)

**Actor:** Shane Stefanchik

## **Bartender**

Kev likes Shelly Meyers, Pat Shock, and Gus Goodall quite a bit, and listens to their show every morning. He doesn't mind when they bicker, as long as they don't drive away other customers, and stays pretty neutral. He won't hesitate to ask them to go to the back room to fight, and he will stick up for those he feels are being attacked, like Lea Zichi on her first day. He is friendly and welcoming, a good listener, tough but fair, and likes to ask people about themselves. He also makes sure no one drives drunk ("Merry F\*\*\*ing Christmas").

When Gus drinks at Kev's bar and mentions things are over between him and Shelly, Kev expresses surprise that they were a couple. Kev helps Gus realize he has feelings for her, and goads Gus into confessing those feelings, calling him a coward if he doesn't, and dismissing that Gus can know how Shelly feels without asking. Kev does say it can be hard being brave. He also calls Gus daft for breaking off his arrangement with Shelly ("Conflict of Interest Part 3").
Soma

Soma is a character in *Travels With T.I.M.*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**Appearance:** *Travels With T.I.M.* #1.04 "Family Ties"

**Actor:** Cat McAlpine

## **Story**

When introduced, Soma lives in the village of Nuboneya. Her husband, Yine, wishes to take their son, Wetrop, and move to a bigger village, but Soma disagrees, leading to the pair separating. She can't bear to have her son taken away, and calls such an outcome cruel. The village has been unable to decide which parent Wetrop should be with, so the case is handed over to outsiders Ezra Ford and Litcone Firest to rule on, per their tradition.

When Wetrop says the outsiders look funny and Soma scolds him for being rude. Yine disagrees with her, but Soma says Wetrop needs to be taught how to act in the world. She acknowledges that Wetrop will eventually need to go out of the village, but at the age of 63, he is too young to leave his mother. She thinks the larger villagers can be scary and unfeeling. Soma begs Ezra and Litty to hear her plea. They listen, but rule against her. Yine asks Soma to go with he and Wetrop, as he loves her, and she reluctantly agrees, not wanting to be separated from her family

Chickee is Soma's brother. Soma was Yine's niece before she became his wife. This means Lelan must be her uncle, as well as her father-in-law, though he calls her "daughter" at one point.
Stripped Down

"Stripped Down" is the second of the *Pornstar Detectives* 2019 miniseries and the eighteenth installment of the series overall. It was performed February 10, 2018 as the second segment of Show XXXII. It was released as podcast episode 153.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "2019: The Bigly, Huuuge Mess"

Next episode: "2019: The Penislutimate Peril"

## **Guest Starring**

* Seamus Talty as Bruce
* Katie Boissoneault as Sage
* Nathan Haley as the chief
* Virgil Von Hartzel as Detective Simms and Hans
* Shane Stefanchik as Heath/Heather

## **Trivia**

* Dallas was ill and not able to attend this performance, so Seamus subbed in as Bruce.
Vs. The Sting Ray

"Vs. The Sting Ray" is the seventh episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season four) and the fortieth episode of the series overall. It was performed on April 11, 2020 as the middle segment in Show LVIII. It was released as podcast episode 291.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Technoria's Trap"

Next episode: "Saxy Scat"

## **The Story**

Kim finishes telling of her fall out with Sam.

## **Guest Stars**

* Ryan Yohe as Sam
* Stephanie Stephens as Carol, Glamorous Gal
The Struggle Within

"The Struggle Within" is the twelfth episode of *Universe Journey* (season seven) and the ninety-fifth episode of the series. It was performed on May 21st, 2022 as the closing segment of Show LXXXIII. It was released as podcast episode 415.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "The Sacrifice"

Next episode: "Neu Android Dreams of Electric Starsheep"

## **The Story**

Considering everyone's impending departure from Eastwood, Kahkay and Tokaladie fight over who will join their crews.

## **Guest Stars**

* Cat McAlpine as Grace Thomas (podcast)
* Megan Overholt as Grace Thomas (live show)
* Megan Overholt as Zee

## **Trivia**

* Norton appears only in the intro of this episode.
Lauren from Upper Arlington

Lauren from Upper Arlington is a character in *Morning Show*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**First appearance:** *Morning Show* #1.05 "Fallout"

**Number of appearances:** 1 (as of June 2020)

**Actor:** Katie Boissoneault

## **Story**

Lauren was one of several people who called in the first day *Morning Show* returned after the zombie outbreak. Lauren said she loved *Morning Show*, and claimed to have listened to every episode. She asked if the zombie outbreak would distract from Mayor Hayes' scandal, which Shelly Meyers dubbed a great question, other than calling it a 'zombie' outbreak. Shelly then says yes, Hayes will use it as a distraction, but we shouldn't allow scandals to slide because of what's happening on the other side of the country right now. Lauren asks what they can do. Shelly suggests writing letters, calling representatives, showing up at their offices, and urging them to take action. Lauren, who works full-time and has kids, was looking for something more along the lines of a social media post or hashtag, which infuriates Shelly.
Space Dirt

*Space Dirt* is a segment in *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It was the seventh segment created for the show by Jerome Wetzel, and the program's first spin-off. The character of Harry Dirt originated on *Universe Journey*, and *Space Dirt* follows the conman on further adventures.

It was almost a year between the first and second episodes. This was because the first episode was an experiment tossed into a festival show, with no forethought about what the series would actually look it. Given its success, the program went into development, but it took awhile to get it on the schedule.

The segment came to an end because troupe member Dallas Ray, who played the titular character, left the group. But as the *Universe Journey* caught back up the where this segment had left off, Dirt returned played by Samantha Stark with the change explained in-universe.

Since there wasn't much notice for the first episode, it lacks a theme song. However, beginning with episode two, there's a theme composed by Nathan Haley with lyrics by Jerome Wetzel, performed by the title character and the cast.

## **Characters**

### **Main Characters**

* Harry Dirt played by Dallas Ray (season 1) and Samantha Stark (season 2). Harry is a smuggler and conman, always looking to make a quick buck, and never worrying about breaking a deal. He would always rather run than fight, so spends a lot of time running. But if he senses a pay day, he's willing to stay in one place and put in the work.
* Scagly played by Ryan Yohe (recurring season 1, lead season 2). A small humanoid creature with two personalities, one of which seems a little bit dangerous. He is manservant to Grezelda.

### **Recurring Characters**

* Grezelda played by Mary Sink. A powerful sorceress who was well-respected throughout the Land of Sealan until The Techno came and sent her into hiding.
* Hilly played by Wendy Parks. One of Dirt's helpers in Sealan.
* Liota played by Ben Neidenthal, a chef from Sealan who dabbles in technology.
* The Techno played by Seamus Talty (Season 1) / Sam Clements (Season 2). The ruler of Sealan prior to Dirt's arrival.

## **Episodes**

### Season Two

*Main article: Space Dirt (season two).*

*It is recommended you listen to* Universe Journey #7.05 "Once More Unto the Breach" *before starting season two.*
Sion

The planet Sion in the Galactica star cluster is visited in *Travels With T.I.M.,*a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour.* No year is given for the story.

The natives of the planet are blue-skinned, usually tall and lanky, and have three eyes on their heads. Two of this race were seen, J'Ohn and J'Anet.

At some point, the human Melvin Dirt came and, using technology, enslaved the natives, forcing them to adopt English names and Victorian designs, adapted to their bodies (such as trinoculars). They couldn't pronounce the names well, though they could speak English. They didn't keep up the buildings, everything becoming covered with a thick layer of dust.

Then, T.I.M. arrived with two companions. The machine shut down Melvin's machine, freeing the locals, who forced Melvin to clean for them.
Shuffling the Deck

"Shuffling" is the first episode of *Universe Journey* (season five) and the fifty-fifth episode of the series. It was performed on August 10, 2019 as the opening segment of Show L. It was released as podcast episode 247.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Dallas Ray

Previous episode: "The Hole"

Next episode: "Who's On Frist"

## **The Story**

New roles and ranks are assigned on and around Eastwood Station.

## **Guest Stars**

* Ryan Yohe as Lt. Michael Anders
* Ashley Collins as Lt. Com. Bobbi Luna
* Jessica Gibson as Adm. Jenko
* Sam Clements as Adm. Landau
* Stephen Woosley as Capt. The Shat
* Samantha Stark as Cadet Sylvia Bernard / Ambassador Cynthia Nixon
* Nathan Haley as Capt. Purtle
* Chase McCants as Jay
The enenra

The enenra is a recurring character in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It was summoned by Corey Addison, and has vowed not to rest it punishes her of not being pure of heart.

**First appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #3.02 "Mind If I Smoke?"

**Number of appearances:** 3

**Actor:** Karen Perta

## **Story**

The enenra is a yōkai and was summoned by Corey Addison in the woods of the U.L.P. ranch near Kalispell, Montana. It appeared above a bonfire, seemingly made of ash and smoke. It could read minds and reflect faces from memories of others, as well as show its own demon face when it wanted.

In 1937, one was summoned by the owner of a magic book. The person wrote that yōkai are not to be trusted because they cannot be controlled and one cannot choose which kind of yōkai they summoned through the magical portal. This person was later found dead of asphyxiation, according to the new owner of the book in 1938.

While other yōkai, most of whom live in bonfires, were content to do menial tasks for their masters, this one passed judgment on the person who summoned it to determine if they were pure of heart. In this case, Corey Addison was not, so the enenra tried to kill her. It did so by sending a tendril of smoke through her chest and into her lungs. It was weakened when Abby Reynolds threw a bucket of water on it, and it did not complete its task ("Mind If I Smoke?").

The enenra did not just disappear, though. It tried to come back for Corey as it regained its strength, and Alfredo had to enact many magic spells to keep it at bay ("Recall Me, Maybe"). Even a small amount of smoke in Corey's presence, such as that which comes from a cigarette, could let it reform ("Witch Hunt"). But to date, it has not gotten a strong chance to attack her again.

During the monster attack on the U.L.P. ranch, the magic barriers preventing the enenra from returning to the property fall. It chases Corey to a nearby cave, where Corey hopes its power will be drained. However, that magic was dispelled by Alfredo, and it eventually catches and kills Corey, showing no mercy as Corey begs for her life or offers up others in her place. It's mission accomplished, it disperses ("With Great Power...").
List of Universe Journey episodes

*Universe Journey* is a comedy program created by Jerome Wetzel as part of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It is the most-performed segment of that show.

## **Episodes**

### **Season One**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season one).*

### **Season Two**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season two).*

### **Season Three**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season three).*

A behind-the-scenes discussion with the cast was released, covering Seasons 1-3.

### **Season Four**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season four).*

### **Season Five**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season five).*

There is a *Universe Journey* adventure during *Packer & Ratcliff* "The Pursuit of Packer." It was performed between seasons four and five, but takes place during Season Seven in continuity.

### **Season Six**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season six).*

### **Season Seven**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season seven).*

The story of the Echo Dimension and the O.S.S. continues in *Space Dirt.*

A behind-the-scenes discussion with cast was released, covering Seasons 4-7.

### **Season Eight**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season eight).*

### **Season Nine**

*Main article: Universe Journey (season nine).*

## **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 *Universe Journey:*
Universe Journey (Season One)

The first season of *Universe Journey* begins with Captain Richard "Dick" Kahkay taking command of the *A.S.S. Thrifty*. It is a new vessel, and he is the youngest captain in the (albeit brief) history of the A.S.S.

Throughout the twelve episodes, Kahkay gets to know his crew and they him, including the fact that he's the first sexist in generations. Science officer M- sounds evil, but keeps claiming not to be. Dr. Awshucks in definitely an alcoholic, and she hooks up with their boss, Adm. Jamieson. Tokaladie develops feelings for M-, though they don't seem to be reciprocated. Foley wants to be everyone's pal, and mostly succeeds.

After an early encounter with rivals, the C'mons, Captain Kahkay and the enemy captain, Yeez, accidentally make things worse between their peoples. Both men try to stave off all-out war. But there's a conspiracy brewing that could mean all their efforts are for naught.

A script book of these episodes was released for paperback and ebook in April 2020.

## **Main Cast**

* Nick Arganbright as Captain Richard "Dick" Kahkay
* Shane Stefanchik as Lieutenant Commander M-
* Katie Boissoneault as Lieutenant Michelle Tokaladie
* Seamus Talty as Chief Engineer Colm Foley
* Chase McCants as Lieutenant Who Grappa
* Amanda Iman as Doctor Prudence Awshucks
* With Keith Jackson as Admiral Jamie Jamieson

## **First Six Episodes**

The first six episodes of *Universe Journey* were primarily about meeting the characters and introducing the audience to their world. Most of the episodes were parodies of *Star Trek*, using familiar source material as a jumping-off point. Not a lot happened to move the story along, but some things were set up that would pay off down the road, and some major recurring characters like Captain Yeez and Harry Dirt were introduced.

### **Episode List:**

* #1.01 "God Man"
* #1.02 "Awshucks, Awshucks"
* #1.03 "The Conundrum With C'mons"
* #1.04 "Trapped on the Bridge"
* #1.05 "Weekend at Commander Sanders'"
* #1.06 "Homesick for the Holidays"

## **"March to War"**

The second six episodes were a miniseries subtitled "March to War." Due to a misunderstanding with the C'mons, relations between the A.S.S. and their rivals deteriorate. Captain Kahkay and C'mon Captain Yeez work together to figure out who wants war, and then try to stop all-out conflict. It features many recurring characters, with almost the entire *IABD* troupe of actors involved in the story.

### **Episode List:**

* #1.07 "The Barren World"
* #1.08 "Traitor in Their Midst"
* #1.09 "Another Round"
* #1.10 "Off Course"
* #1.11 "Cliffhanging"
* #1.12 "C'mon Conclusion"
Teresa

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

**Appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #1.07 "Abby Reynolds, Chosen One"

**Actor:** Addie Peelle

Teresa was a young woman in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. She appeared human, but sometimes turned into an ogre, a form in which she felt more comfortable. In times of stress, she found it difficult to stay human.

From the age of twelve, Teresa was raised by her brother, Gary. Gary was unkind, bullying and beating her. Gary took Teresa to Abby Reynolds, temporarily the Chosen One because of a spell, to be 'cured' of her ogre-ness. Abby defended Teresa, freeing her from Gary and encouraging her to embrace her natural state.
Anne Ackermann

Anne "Annie" Ackermann is a character in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**Actor:** Kristin Green

**First appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #3.08 "Witch Hunt"

**Number of appearances:** 2

## **Story**

When introduced, Annie is a sixteen-year-old girl from a prominent Jewish family attending Central York High School in York, Pennsylvania off Mundis Mill Road. Her best and only friend was Leavitt Halpern, who did better than her in school, finding a report easy that she felt was not so much. Levi was in a serious accident about a year ago, and Annie visited him frequently, and brought him books that she didn't understand his interest in. She missed his face, which was wrapped in bandages for most of that time.

While visiting, she was sometimes harassed by a local gang. Her parents filed a police report concerning the gang, but didn't forbid her from visiting Levi. When a golem brutally murdered the gang less than a week after the report, suspicion fell to her, and Corey Addison believed Annie to be a witch. This seemed to be further indicated when the golem appeared as Annie outside of her house ("Witch Hunt"). However, Annie denied knowing anything about it, and Detective Porter found no evidence to contradict her.

It turned out to be Levi who had summoned the golem, and through a magical accident, merged with the creature. Levi was ashamed to show Annie his scarred face. When Rufus Reginald Rochester brought her to speak with the golem/Levi, Annie asked to see Levi's actual visage. She didn't find it hideous at all, and made her continued affections clear.

Unfortunately, Corey then murdered Levi, and his last act was to save Annie from a large cascade of water. Sorcerer Alfredo escorted the heart-broken girl home ("Deceit of Clay").

## **Trivia**

Originally, a teenage actress was cast to play opposite the teen actor playing Levi. When she dropped out and troupe member Kristin Green took over the role.
Show XXXVIII

Show XXXVIII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at 5:30PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel, Kristin Green, Samantha Stark, and Nick Arganbright and directed by Chase McCants.

The majority of Show XXXVIII was the hour-long *Universe Journey* special "*Universe Journey*: The Musical." Work began on the musical in late 2017, when Jerome, Kristin, and Nick gathered to map out the songs based on the story Jerome had set. It was at this point that it was decided to have Wendy Parks handle Who's singing (despite Chase's excellent singing voice) and allow M- to slip into a different vocal flow. As 2018 began, Kristin set to work composing the songs, while Jerome wrote out the script and sent pieces to Kristin each time he got through a scene with lyrics. Sam later came in to help with lyrics on a couple of the songs.

By late winter of 2018, Jerome began to worry about lining up the monthly stories with the musical, as he tends to write with much fluidity, shifting plot when it makes sense to do so, so he wrote all the *Universe Journey* episodes leading up to it, well before the rest of those monthly shows were done. This led to Jenko and Fitzy returning earlier in the year, to be present in listener's minds shortly before this program.

Thus, pretty much all preceding installments were on paper before the second half of the musical was written. Kristin adjusted lyrics to fit her music as needed, and took on the medley pretty much single-handedly, working only off of loose story notes, rather than completed lyrics she usually had.

Once the musical was written and the songs composed, it became clear that "*Universe Journey:* The Musical" was running right around sixty minutes. It was decided to add a second segment, *Morning Show* chosen because it tended to flow quickly, and a single commercial between the two. These were put at the beginning so that the show would end when the musical did.

A trailer was released for this show.

## **Segments**

* *Morning Show* "The Aide"
* Commercial *The EPA* "Trees"
* *Universe Journey* "*Universe Journey*: The Musical"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Dan Condo, Dallas Ray, Virgil Von Hartzel

## **Guest Stars**

Jessica Gibson was the thirty-sixth guest star of the show and this was her fifth appearance. She reprised her recurring role of Admiral Jenko in *Universe Journey*.

## **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.

 "Feed the Tree"
 "Begin Again"
Universe Journey (season six)

As season six of *Universe Journey* starts, Kakay (now a captain again) adds the *A.S.S. Thrifty 2 Fast 2 Furious* and the local fleet under his command, as well as Eastwood Station. The crew of the station splits to fill the starsheep, too, meaning new officers are brought in.

While Tokaladie is helping him manage all of that, Zee shows her several dark possible futures, throwing her off her game.

Meanwhile, M- loses his job as liaison because he is being charged with murder. Tensions on the planet mean Her Most High cannot overrule authorities with the A.S.S. evidence clearing him. But Kahkay doesn't want to make him science officer. Neu stands by M- and romance blooms between them.

Anders was promoted to lead character after several seasons recurring. Commander Luna was added as a lead, too, though with the same status as Jamieson, where she's not in every episode.

## **Main Cast**

* Nick Arganbright as Captain Richard "Dick" Kahkay
* Katie Boissoneault as Commander Michelle Tokaladie
* Shane Stefanchik as Commander M-
* Seamus Talty (first 3 episodes) and Sam Clements as Commander Colm Foley
* Kristin Green as Lieutenant (Junior Grade) / Lieutenant Neu
* Ryan Yohe as Lieutenant Michael Anders
* With Ashley Collins as Commander / Captain Bobbi Luna
* And Keith Jackson as Admiral Jamie Jamieson

## **Timeline**

Season 6 ran from August 2020 through June 2021. This season mostly resumed the flow of normal time, taking place between July 2428 and May 2429. It consisted of 11 full-length episodes and five mini episodes making up a miniseries set during the penultimate episode of the season.

* #6.01 "Looking Up" Starts a few days after season 5's finale, then jumps a month later to early August 2428.
* #6.02 "It's Zeebout Time" A month later, September 2428.
* #6.03 "Battle Ready" Right after #6.02, so still September 2428.
* #6.04 "Under the Surface" A few weeks later, early October 2428.
* #6.05 "When I'm Gone" A few months later, January 2429.
* #6.06 "The Wormhole: Setting Off" Mid-May 2429, during #6.15.
* #6.07 "A Neu Hope" A month later, February 2429.
* #6.08 "The Wormhole: Too Many Cooks" Less than an hour after TW #1. Mid-May 2429, during #6.15.
* #6.09 "Differences" About another month later, March 2429.
* #6.10 "The Wormhole: Strange Readings" Right after TW #2. Mid-May 2429, during #6.15.
* #6.11 "Chances" Three weeks later, early April 2429.
* #6.12 "The Wormhole: Theories" An hour or so after TW #3. Mid-May 2429, during #6.15.
* #6.13 "Emotional Support" A week later, mid April 2429.
* #6.14 "The Wormhole: More Questions" A couple of hours after TW #4. Mid-May 2429, during #6.15.
* #6.15 "Changing Course" A month later, mid-May 2429. Concurrent with "The Wormhole" series.
* #6.16 "Invasion!" Immediately following, mid-May 2429.
The Floozy

"The Floozy" is the tenth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season two) and the twentieth episode of the series overall. It was performed on December 9th, 2017 as the middle segment of Show XXX. It was released as podcast episode 143.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Grinchmeister"

Next episode: "Enter Bad Rap"

## **Guest Stars**

* Katelyn Hamilton as The Flimflam Floozy
* Chase McCants as Captain Comptroller
* Karen Perta as Kamderly Denson
* Dallas Ray as Frank the Waiter

## **Trivia**

* This is the third part of a three-part story.
* The Floozy was written out because Katelyn decided to leave the show. Her arm falling to the ground was meant as a sign she wouldn't be back like commonly happens in superhero stories.
Show XXXIII

Show XXXIII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 5:30PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and directed by Dallas Ray, except the final segment, which was written by Nick Arganbright and directed by Katie Boissoneault.

This was a pretty standard show. It is notable primarily for introducing two characters who would return, The Shat (who had been mentioned many times before) in *Universe Journey* and Bad Rap in *The Topnotch Tangler*. Both parts were written for the performers who played them, and were not auditioned for.

A trailer was released for this show.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "The Dream"
* Commercial *Pirate Jack* "Hook Hand"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Enter Bad Rap"
* Commercial *Tina's* "Is Tired"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "The Safe House"
* Commercial "Sketchy Pitches"
* *Packer & Ratcliff* "Jameses: A New Hope"

## **Performers**

The show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Virgil Von Hartzel

## **Guest Stars**

* Jessica Gibson played Mildred in *Universe Journey*. She was the thirty-sixth guest star and this was her third appearance.
* Anna Leeper played Bad Rap in *The Topnotch Tangler*. She was the forty-second guest star and this was her second appearance.
* Matt Schlichting played Commander Johnson in *Universe Journey*. He was the thirty-eighth guest star and this was his fourth appearance.
* Evan Weiler played St. James the Greater in *Packer & Ratcliff*. He was the thirty-fifth guest star and this was his third appearance.
* Stephen Woosley played The Shat in *Universe Journey*. He was the nineteenth guest star and this was his third 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.

 "Never Let Me Down Again"
 "Rocket Man"
The Body

"The Body" is the eleventh episode of *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One Volume 1*, and the eleventh installment of the series overall. It was part of Show XIII, performed July 16, 2016 at MadLab theatre in Columbus, OH. It was released as podcast episode 61.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "Three's Company"

Next episode: "State of Disbelief"

## **The Story**

Daniel argues on the phone with Abby as he packs to go away for the weekend with Ragina. She refuses to tell him where they're going. Rufus is there, too, not happy to hear about Ragina's sex life. He is all too happy to reassure Daniel he can protect Abby and the shop for a weekend, though, especially because it's been weeks since a serious threat reared up. Rufus also tells Ragina he's now glad she's come to town, and she's helped Daniel be the Chosen One he should be.

At dinner at a bed and breakfast in upstate New York, Ragina asks Daniel if he'd do anything for her. Daniel admits he's never had a girlfriend, and says he doesn't want to screw this up, since she's really helped him figure things out. Ragina lures him upstairs for sex.

Back in Brightside, Rufus is on a dinner date with Nan, who he has been secretly seeing for awhile. Rufus has told Nan about the group, but not the supernatural side of things. Nan bugs him about meeting Rufus' family, and Rufus decides to let her meet Abby. Nan is confused about why Rufus is friends with his niece's boyfriend's employee, but is happy to meet anyone who Rufus values.

At the B&B, Daniel and Ragina are stopped on the way to their room by Ted and Montana, two fellow guests. Ted wants to know where he can get dessert, and doesn't take the hint that they don't want to talk. Ted thinks he knows Daniel from somewhere, confusing him with an actor on television.

They are suddenly attacked in the hallway and Ted and Montana are killed. Daniel recognizes the sound that killed them as belonging to Wanda, and runs with Ragina into the bedroom. Ragina tries to confess something to Daniel as Wanda and Fizzybibbit break down their door. They say they are not there to kill Daniel, as that is their master's job.

Back in Brightside, Rufus is confused that Abby isn't answering her phone. They head to Kravitz Antiques to check on her, and find her seemingly dead on the floor of the shop. Nan also sees Grezit's living head.

## **Guest Starring**

* Samantha Stark as Nan
* Katie Boissoneault as Wanda
* Nick Arganbright as Fizzybibbit
* Dan Condo as Ted
* Ariel Wiles as Montana
* So Long, Stargazer performing the theme song (Chase McCants, Kristin Green, Nick Wray, and Tommy Davis)

## **Trivia**

Katelyn Hamilton was not able to make this show, so Katie Boissoneault filled in as Wanda.

Wendy Parks was not available for this show, and pre-recorded the call audio for Abby.

This was the first time two scenes unfolded on stage simultaneously, as the end of the episode jumped back and forth between Daniel and Rufus' story.
Show XXVI

Show XXVI of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at 5:30PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Nick Arganbright, and directed by Dallas Ray. Nick wrote *The Topnotch Tangler* segment.

*Pornstar Detectives* featured a character created by Nikki Smith, Barbara Jean. She sent in a sample of her doing the voice months before, and Jerome wrote a story around it.

It was Karen Perta that decided the Sphinx should be her and Dan Condo talking in unison, adding a cool effect to the character.

Katelyn Hamilton was scheduled to be in this show, but car trouble took her out. The same issue would sideline her for the following two months, as well, taking her out of several of her final appearances before leaving the troupe in December. Kristin Green took over her recurring role of Granny Gonzo, a part Kristin would reprise in the future, and Katie Boissoneault stepped into the guest role of Sue Ellen.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "It's a Trap!"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "Granny Gonzo"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "Barbara Jean"
* Commercial *Pirate Jack* "First Mate"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "That Sure Is Some Funky French!"
* Commercial *Holly Harper* "Holly Harper Has a Roommate"
* *Packer & Ratcliff* "Surprise!"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Katelyn Hamilton, Wendy Parks, Virgil Von Hartzel

## **Guest Stars**

* Jessica Gibson was the thirty-sixth guest star and this was her first appearance. She played Admiral Jenko in *Universe Journey* and a councilor in *The Topnotch Tangler.*
* Justin McElroy was the thirty-fourth guest star and this was his first appearance. He played Nikki Smith, a.k.a. The Voice, in *Packer & Ratcliff.*
* Karen Perta was the twenty-eighth guest star and this was her fourth appearance. She played half of the sphinx in *Packer & Ratcliff*.
* Erynn Robe was the thirty-seventh guest star and this was her first appearance. She played the head of the city council in *The Topnotch Tangler*.
* Matt Schlichting was the thirty-eighth guest star and this was his first appearance. He played Michael in *Pornstar Detectives*.
* Nikki Smith was the eleventh guest star and this was her fourth appearance. She played Nikki Smith at the end of *Packer & Ratcliff* and Barbara Jean in *Pornstar Detectives*.
* Evan Weiler was the thirty-fifth guest star and this was his first appearance. He played Beau in *Universe Journey*.

## **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.

 "Foux Du Fafa"
 "Surprise"
 "Walk Like An Egyptian"