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Leavitt Halpern

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

**Actor:** Nicolas Brunet

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

**Number of appearances:** 2

## **Story**

When introduced, Levi is a fifteen-year-old boy from a prominent Jewish family attending Central York High School in York, Pennsylvania off Mundis Mill Road. He did well in school, citing a report for Ms. Hudson as easy. About a year ago, he was in a serious accident, the nature of which was not revealed, but left him in bad physical shape, and with an often-unpleasant attitude. He spent the next twelve months in and out of physical rehab, but still had a limp and scarring on his face.

Levi's best friend was Anne Ackermann, who visited him frequently during his recovery, bringing him books. She liked to say she missed his face, which was particularly painful for him, knowing his face would never be the same. He thought she was almost perfect, and definitely cared about her as more than a friend. It seemed like she might feel the same, but it was never explicitly established.

In order combat this, Levi summoned a golem that could take his shape and his place at school, making him appear totally normal. He became very fond of it and considered it a friend. However, Yiddish magic is unpredictable, and Levi could not always control the golem. Knowing that Levi was protective of Annie, the golem brutally killed a gang who harassed the girl. It also fought Daniel Kravitz and others who were investigating the Yiddish book and the gang's murder ("Witch Hunt").

Levi had left his Yiddish book at the rehab center, and went back for it when things heated up. He recovered it, but in the process was killed as he stepped in front of a spell Alfredo was casting against the golem - which was attacking Daniel at the time. Levi appeared to be dead, but really merged with the golem into one shape-shifting being.

Rufus Reginald Rochester lured the golem/Levi hybrid to an abandoned construction site, and brought Annie along. Annie got through to Levi, who revealed himself, and Rufus hoped to help restore Levi to his own body. However, before Rufus could act, Corey Addison attacked the golem, destroying Levi and the creature permanently. Levi's last act was to protect Annie, Daniel, Rufus, and Alfredo ("Deceit of Clay").
The Pall in Baby Bomb

"The Pall in Baby Bomb" is the second episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season five) and the forty-fourth episode of the series overall. It was performed on January 9th, 2021 as the third segment in Show LXVII. It was released as podcast episode 337.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "Christmas in July"

Next episode: "A Walk in the Park"

## **The Story**

The Pall and his sidekicks take on supervillain Bombastic.

## **Guest Stars**

* Dan Condo as The Pall
* Anna Leeper as Bad Rap
* Nathan Haley as Bad Baby
* J.T. Walker as Bombastic

## **Trivia**

* Carson is the only lead in this episode, and the usual theme song is replaced by The Pall's theme song.
One-off Commercials

The following commercials were just one-offs for *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*, meaning the leads did not recur through multiple commercial segments.

## **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 One-off Commercials:
Yine

Yine 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:** Dan Condo

## **Story**

Yine lives in the village of Nuboneya. He wishes to take his son, Wetrop, and move to a bigger village, but his wife, Soma, disagrees. As they are introduced, Yine and Soma are separated, and as their village has been unable to decide which Wetrop should be with, 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, Yine asks how his son will learn if he's not allowed to speak? He doesn't want to shield Wetrop from the world. He thinks Wetrop would benefit from being exposed to more diversity and culture, though Yine also loves the small village where he lives. When he was a similar age to Wetrop (who is 63), his parents took him on such a move and wants his son to have the same opportunity.

The town leader, Lelan, is Yine's father, and Lelan is glad they made the move, though both chose to come back to Nuboneya. Yine wins the case. Yine doesn't want to separate from Soma, and encourages Soma to come with them, saying he will protect her. Soma reluctantly agrees.

It is unknown who Yine's other parent is. Chickee is Yine's first cousin. Soma was Yine's niece before she became his wife.
Show XCIX

Show XCIX of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed live at Boxland on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel, Darren Esler, and Megan Overholt. It was directed by Grace Wilson with assistance from Nick Arganbright, completing her director training. Megan Overholt served as Foley artist. Alexis Mitchell took photos.

Darren was asked to write an episode of *Itsahlbend Theatre*. He delivered. But the email he sent describing his process of creating the script was so interesting, Jerome adapted his words into a commercial. Hence the joint writing credit.

Megan's third part of her Cucumber Hands Ben story submitted for the previous month made it into this one.

*Travels With T.I.M.* would not begin its second season until 2024, but a stand-alone special was needed for a special performance in early October. It was also slated in this month so that regular audiences would get to see it.

There was also an episode of *Universe Journey* and one of *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One.*

## **Segments**

* Intro "Grace"
* *Itsahlbend Theatre* "The Frogs Who Demanded a King" Written by Darren
* Commercial *The News* "What the Hell Was That?" Written by Darren and Jerome
* *Travels With T.I.M.* "Radio Drama"
* Commercial *The Cutting Room Floor* "Cucumber Hands Ben" Written by Megan
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Rosalyn"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "Privates Conversation"
* *Universe Journey* "Day Off"

## **Performers**

Darren Esler narrated the show, and also played Carl in *Travels With T.I.M.* and himself in *The News.*

    Absent troupe members: Katie Boissoneault, Chase McCants, Samantha Stark, and Ryan Yohe

## **Guest Stars**

* None
Office Party

"Office Party" is the third episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season three) and the twenty-third episode of the series overall. It was performed on May 12, 2018 as the final segment of *Radio Hour*'s performance at the Columbus Podcast Festival. It was released as podcast episode 173.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "Baby Blues"

Next episode: "Gone In a Flash"

## **The Story**

A villain wearing a diaper throws a tantrum.

## **Guest Stars**

* Kristin Green as Hella Zanni
* Katie Boissoneault as Lt. Christine Smith
* Seamus Talty as the theme song singer

## **Trivia**

* Nick was only present for the first segment of this show, having to leave early to perform in another theatre, and so Seamus sang the theme song.
Show XIV

Show XIV of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, August 20th, 2016 at 3:30PM. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

As happened the month before, this show was on the third Saturday of the month, rather than the typical second Saturday. The following month, the show was the first Saturday, making only a two week break between this show and the next.

Katie Boissoneault read the intro, which was written as a bit that included Shane Stefanchik.

*Universe Journey* was an unusual episode in that it was told from the point of view of Grace Thomas and her crew of the *A.S.S. Meru*, rather than the series regulars. The intro still introduced the series leads.

Guest star Stephanie Stephens was the choir and theatre teacher in middle and high school of creator Jerome and cast members Nick Arganbright, Nathan Haley, and Wendy Parks. The role of Glamorous Gal was written for her, and Jerome has stated Kim's words to her mentor in the episode are meant to be Jerome's words to his teacher.

Nikki Smith was the managing director of MadLab who first arranged *Radio Hour*'s move. She plays a version of herself in this show.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Dirt in Your Eye"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Meet Young Nikki"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "State of Disbelief"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "Jackie With the U.S. Treasury"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Sweet and Sour"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: None

## **Guest Stars**

* Nikki Smith played Nikki Smith in the *Packer & Ratcliff* commercial. She was the eleventh guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Stephanie Stephens played Carol / Glamorous Gal in *The Topnotch Tangler*. She was the twelfth 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.
The Conundrum With C'mons

"The Conundrum With C'Mons" is the third episode of *Universe Journey*Season One and the third episode of the segment overall. It was performed on September 12th, 2015 as the opening segment of Show III. It was released as podcast episode 13.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "Awshucks, Awshucks"

Next episode: "Trapped On the Bridge"

## **The Story**

Now fully staffed, the *Thrifty* heads to a space station where their rivals, the C'mons, are 'vacationing.'

## **Guest Stars**

* Dallas Ray as Harry Dirt
* Dan Condo as Captain Yeez

## **Trivia**

* This story was inspired by the original *Star Trek* episode "The Trouble With Tribbles"
The head monk of Kiev Pechersk Lavra

The head monk of Kiev Pechersk Lavra is a character in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment in *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**Appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One #*3.03 "Recall Me, Maybe"

**Actor:** Dallas Ray

## **Story**

The head monk is not named. An exact date of his appearance in the story isn't given, but it can be assumed that it occurred early in 2010. It is unknown how long he held the position, or if he's still there.

In fact, very little is known about him. He is shown to be trying to stay in the good graces of the U.L.P. and provide them with trainees. He has some knowledge about past recruits to the organization. He also slaps Novir when Novir doesn't answer a question.
Worlds Collide

"Worlds Collide" is the seventh episode of *The Scary Dead*. It was performed on September 3rd, 2016 as the second segment of Show XV and was released as podcast episode 65.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "The Wrong Crowd"

Next episode: "Gather 'Round the Fire"

## **Guest Stars**

* Nick Arganbright as Zak
* Ryan Yohe as Spencer
* Seamus Talty as Randy
* Dallas Ray as Jon
* Nathan Haley as Steven
* Kristin Green as Karyn
* Keith Jackson as The Senator
* Samantha Stark as Casey
* Shannon Marie Watts as Meredith
* Joe Morales as Joey
Show LXIII

Show LXIII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* will be performed on Zoom and streamed live on YouTube, on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and Nick Arganbright and directed by Samantha Stark.

This show had the same four segments in the same order as the last, an unusual occurrence. Zee returned to *Universe Journey,* while *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* began the first of three episodes set on the same night, closing out Volume 3 of the series. *Privates* developed a character beyond Jake, the first time the focus really left the protagonist, while *Morning Show* continued a plot thread from the month before.

A new commercial segment, *Life Advice*, premiered. The intro was performed by Nick Arganbright and Seamus Talty.

Troupe member Wendy Parks has strep throat and could not perform. Samantha Stark stepped in as Abby Reynolds.

## **Segments**

* *Privates* "Frank in the Bank, Jake in the Bed"
* Commercial *Life Advice* "Underwear"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "A Chosen One Walks Into a Bar" by Nick Arganbright
* Commercial *Pymer Labs* "Bleep and Blorp"
* *Morning Show* "Evaluation"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "No Guest"
* *Universe Journey* "It's Zeebout Time" by Nick Arganbright

## **Performers**

The show was narrated by Darren Esler, who also played Chuck in *Privates*.

Absent troupe members: Dan Condo, Wendy Parks

## **Guest Stars**

* Ashley Collins played the bartender in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One.* She was the fifty-fifth guest star and this was her eighth appearance.
* Eva Espey played Allie in *Morning Show.* She was the ninety-second guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Megan Overholt reprised her role as Zee in *Universe Journey.* She was the sixty-ninth guest star and this was her second appearance.
Sophie Armentrout

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

**Appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #3.07 "Punch"

**Actor:** none (stock sounds used for her crying)

## **Story**

Sophie was the daughter of Alexis and Amara Armentrout, making her half human-half monster. She lived with her mother in The Subworlds, though had regular contact with her father. She was kept hidden, but was endangered when an army amassed in The Subworlds. She disappeared abruptly ("Punch"). Thankfully, her father found her and protected her and her mother ("Deceit of Clay").

Alexis first told Daniel Kravitz about his daughter after the destruction of Kravitz Antiques, as he was visiting her at the time of the attack. However, Alexis lied about and omitted certain details ("The Safe House").
Show XCII

Show XCII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* was performed live at Boxland Media on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 at 5PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel, and directed by Samantha Stark. Megan Overholt served as Foley artist. Jabari Cole served as show photographer.

The season finale of *Space Dirt* was featured, as well as new episodes of *Universe Journey, Itsahlbend Theatre,* and *Life With a Voice Actor.* There were two *The News* commercials, including one "explaining" the change of Foley artist, and *Halftime Report* returned for the first time in fourteen months. There was also a one-off commercial.

## **Segments**

* Intro *The News* "Missing Foley"
* *Itsahlbend Theatre* "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"
* Commercial *The News* "*Georgie's Jabs*"
* *Space Dirt* "This is Personal"
* Commercial *Halftime Report* "Bottom of the Bottle"
* *Life With a Voice Actor* "Manipulation"
* Commercial "A.I. Generated Script"
* *Universe Journey* "A Way Forward"

## **Performers**

Darren Esler narrated the show.

Absent troupe members: Wendy Parks

## **Guest Stars**

* Rachel Cagle reprised her role as Marti in *Life With a Voice Actor.* She was the ninety-sixth guest star and this was her third appearance.
* Anthony Cisco played Grrie in *Universe Journey.* He was the one hundred fifteenth guest star and this was his second appearance.
* Dan Condo returned as Sir Hubert/Bertilak/The Green Knight in *Itsahlbend Theatre,* Logan in *Life With a Voice Actor,* and Dave in *Halftime Report.* He was the very first guest star for the series, and this was his second appearance since departing the cast in early 2022.
* Grace Wilson played Deanna in *Life With a Voice Actor.* She was the one hundred sixth episode and this was her sixth 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.

 "The Creep"
 "Kiss On My List"
 "C'mon N' Ride It"
Waking Up Is Hard To Do

"Waking Up Is Hard to Do" is the fifth episode of *Universe Journey* season three and the thirty-first of the series. It guest stars Justin McElroy, and was the first segment of Show XXVIII on October 14th, 2017. It was released as podcast episode 136.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Katie Boissoneault and Dallas Ray

Previous episode: "Neu Life"

Next episode: "The *Universe Journey* RPG Event"

## **The Story**

Commander Fodder comes on board and is not happy to find that Neu is serving as pilot, as that is usually the XO's job. Neu has Admiral Jamieson's orders on her side, but Fodder is left without a chair, and that's just not acceptable.

While they fight over who gets to drive, M- exhibits symptoms of illness and collapses. Tokaladie grows concerned and asks for Who to come to the bridge.

As Kahkay orders Neu to set course for Starbase Rana (to get to his barber), the ship's computer suddenly begins talking and says it won't allow the starsheep to go to that place. The crew is confused, as it has never spoken before. The computer admits to recently receiving an upgrade, but it takes a bit to figure out that Neu was the one that did it. Neu didn't mean to cause a problem, she was just trying to repay the crew for her life by making the computer better for them. However, lacking Neu's emotions, the computer is focused on efficiency rather than caring about the crew.

To best complete the A.S.S. mission of seeking out new races and places, the computer plots a course through C'mon territory, reduces rations, and begins addressing Kahkay as Dick. Neu steps away from her station, regretting what happened, and Fodder takes the pilot station... then is promptly electrocuted to death. Kahkay orders Neu back to the controls, but she hesitates, afraid.

The computer cuts off air to the bridge when it becomes clear the current staff won't listen. Neu, Foley, and Tokaladie work together to reroute power and disable the computer. It works, and the starsheep continues on its mission. Neu offers to go offline for the mistake, but Kahkay allows her to continue serving with Tokaladie and Foley's promise to watch over her.

## **Guest Stars**

* Justin McElroy as the Computer
* Anna Leeper as Commander Frank Fodder

## **Trivia**

* Chase McCants was out, so Nathan Haley filled in as Dr. Who Grappa.
* This is one of many episodes where the crew is trying to get to Starbase Rana and fails to do so.
* Lt. Evans is mentioned in this episode as being a member of the bridge staff, but is not heard.
* Tokaladie is excited that what the computer is doing reminds her of a great sci-fi movie from the 1970s.
* Under stress, Dr. Who's speech pattern regresses back to single syllables.
Show XXVII

Show XXVII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at 5:30PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel and directed by Nick Arganbright.

For several episodes, two leads from *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, Rufus and Abby,had been absent from the story. This month's episode caught up with the two of them, with the rest of the main characters only appearing in the opening.

*Universe Journey* concluded a plot thread that had been left hanging for nearly two years, and introduced a new lead character, Neu.

The commercial "Nick & Nathan: Confusion" was originally written by Jerome Wetzel, but Nick Arganbright took license and greatly extended it, making it even more confusing and convoluted than before, and surprising Jerome in the live show.

"Brucie's Angles" was the last regular episode of *Pornstar Detectives*, with the segment returning only for a four-episode mini-series the following year.

Katelyn Hamilton had to miss this show at the last minute, so Colleen Dunne stepped in to play The Flimflam Floozy in her stead. Kristin Green took Elsa, unfortunately the last appearance of that character.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Neu Life"
* Commercial *Trent Tushner* "Star"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Flimsy"
* Commercial *Halftime Report* "Cheryl's Back"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "They're Back!"
* Commercial "Nick & Nathan: Confusion"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "Brucie's Angels"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Katelyn Hamilton, Virgil Von Hartzel

\**intro only*

## **Guest Stars**

* Colleen Dunne was the twenty-fourth guest star and this was her second appearance. She played The Flimflam Floozy in *The Topnotch Tangler.*
* Shana Kramer was the fortieth guest star and this was her first appearance. She played Sandra in *The Topnotch Tangler.*
* Laura Spires was the forty-first guest star and this was her first appearance. She played Katie in *Pornstar Detectives*.
* Ben Tucker was the thirty-ninth guest star and this was his first appearance. He played Guy Grinly 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.

 "Human"
 "Robots"
 "Jazz Fight"
Kelly

Kelly is a character in *Morning Show*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. He is an informant for Shelly Meyers.

**First appearance:** *Morning Show* #1.06 "Halloween"

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

**Actor:** Jerome Wetzel

## **Story**

Kelly was introduced as an enigmatic man who has a personal and established connection to Shelly Meyers. He brought her evidence that no one else in media had, using multiple sources, confirming that the zombie outbreak had spread to Mexico. It seemed clear that he was meeting regularly with Shelly and tracking down a number of leads. He does require he remain an anonymous source.

Kelly isn't a fan of the government, and thinks screwing things up is what they do.

Kelly doesn't tell Shelly what to do with the information he supplies her, but he does ask her to be careful. He also regularly listens to *Morning Show* ("Halloween").

## **Alternate Version**

* An alternate version of Kelly appears in the *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* episode "Conspiracy Theories." It is a very similar version of the character, still working with that dimension's Michelle Meyers.

## **Trivia**

* This is *Radio Hour* creator Jerome Wetzel's first recurring character, and one of the few scripted parts he's played.
* The character was created at the suggestion of Kristin Green to be sort of like Doug Stamper in *House of Cards*, and was named Kelly in tribute to the actor Michael Kelly, who played Doug.
This is Personal

"Mr. Foley's Universe" is the seventh and final episode of *Space Dirt (season two)* and the fourteenth episode of the series overall. It was performed on February 11, 2023 as the second segment of Show XCII. It was released as podcast episode 452.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Mr. Foley's Universe"

Next episode: TBD

## **The Plot**

Dirt is caught in several people's machinations.

## **Guest Starring**

* Ben Neidenthal as Liota
* Nick Arganbright as Echo Dick Kahkay
* Sam Clements as The Techno
* Kristin Green as the computer
* Nathan Haley as Echo Purtle
* Megan Overholt as Echo Connie Norton
Show VII

Show VII of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at 7PM. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

This show was a rare monthly show that did not contain an episode of *Universe Journey*. The next time this would occur would be three and a half years later, in Show XLIX, though that one still had *UJ* characters in it, while this one did not. Jerome has said that it felt odd to do a show without the segment.

This was Ryan Yohe's first performance as a troupe member. He guest starred three times the previous year before this promotion, which was earned by winning a second major character, Spencer in *The Scary Dead*. He was the first new troupe member after the initial formation of the group.

Cast member Katelyn Hamilton, who drove from several states away, took a two-month winter hiatus to avoid bad weather driving. She would repeat this in subsequent years.

For the first six shows, commercial breaks featured the same two commercial segments. With the end of *Cowboy Joe* in December, *Holly Harper* premiered to fill the slot this month. Never intended to be an every-month story, *Holly* would run periodically for years as one of the most-performed commercial segments.

The podcast version of the show launched just six days prior to this live show. The delay was purposeful to account for predicted technical difficulties and other slowdowns that did occur in the first six months of performances. Podcasts were originally not in order, but over time, they would be eventually be mostly released in performance order. The lead time would also increase with additional shows and material, until eventually, by late 2019, it was a full year ahead of the live show.

Nathan Haley read the intro. The outro as it had been was permanently eliminated, replaced with a curtain call narrated by Chris Allen.

## **Segments**

* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Ragina"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Jonas Offers Assistance"
* *The Scary Dead* "The Road to Cincinnati"
* Commercial *Holly Harper* "Holly Harper Moves to Fairfield"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "And the Case of the Missing Merch"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Katelyn Hamilton, Addie Peelle
Kalispell, Montana

Kalispell, Montana is a town near which the third volume of *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*, takes place. It is a small town, with a corn field abutting it. There is at least one bar, The Liquid Abyss, and a town hall with a clock tower ("A Chosen One Walks Into a Bar"). Rufus Reginald Rochester met Marta there, where she tried to attack him ("Maneuvers"), and then the leadership returned there a few days later,

The U.L.P. had owned a ranch outside of town for the past century or so. It was run by groundskeeper Voldare, a changeling. After the fall of the old regime, the new organization under Abby Reynolds sets up there. The location is remote, and the ranch is far enough away from the town and reservation, as well as shielded by magic, that locals don't come and bother them. In fact, the ranch is purposely designed for people trying to come to get lost on their way ("Recall Me, Maybe").

Near the ranch are caves and a Native American reservation, the Flathead Indian Reservation, as well as a Thunderbird totem. The caves are home to an evil spirit being that drains the lifeforce out of the strongest person within first, before moving onto the next one. Even the Chosen One isn't immune to that type of magic, and Daniel Kravitz nearly died when entering them. Luckily, Alfredo dispelled the spells and saved him ("Cave of Wonders").
Show XV

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

For the third month in a row, the show was not on the second Saturday of the month. In August, the performance was on the third Saturday, and this was the first Saturday, meaning there were only two weeks between the two shows.

Chris Allen read the intro from a mic other than the narrator's mic.

Kristin Green guest starred in the show for the first time this month. She had previously been part of musical guest So Long, Stargazer. She would very quickly be promoted to Associate, and then Full Time troupe member, also taking on the role of Music Director and composing the show's first mini-musical, all within a year of this performance. Band mate Nick Wray auditioned with Kristin, and also guest starred.

Wendy Parks was unable to make this show, so Kristin subbed in as the Mayor in *Pornstar Detectives*. It would late be ret-conned that they played two different mayors. Kristin also subbed as Karyn for Katelyn Hamilton in *The Scary Dead*.

Members of MadLab's in-house improv troupe, Full Frontal Nudity, guest starred in an improv section of the show. These scenes were not scripted, with only the setup revealed to the performers.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Women, Women, Everywhere"
* Commercial *Holly Harper* "Holly Harper's Boyfriend Gets a Job"
* *The Scary Dead* "Worlds Collide"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Become Homesick"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "Wherefore Art"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Katelyn Hamilton, Wendy Parks

## **Guest Stars**

* Jodie Engle was the fifteenth guest star and this was her first appearance. She did improv in *Universe Journey*.
* Kristin Green played Jan in *Universe Journey*, The Mayor in *Pornstar Detectives*, and Karyn in *The Scary Dead.* She was the fourteenth guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Erik Sternberger was the sixteenth guest star and this was his first appearance. He did improv in *Universe Journey*.
* Matt Stout was the seventeenth guest star and this was his first appearance. He did improv in *Universe Journey*.
* Shannon Marie Watts was the eighth guest star and this was her second appearance. She reprised her role as Meredith in *The Scary Dead*.
* Nick Wray was the thirteenth guest star and this was his first appearance. He played Molly 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.
Yiddish magic

Yiddish magic is one type of magic in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One,*a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

Rufus Reginald Rochester doesn't know a lot about it, calling it very powerful and complicated ("Cult of B.O.B.").

The U.L.P. gets a tip about some Yiddish magic, which sends them on a mission to Pennsylvania. They find a book that a teenage boy used to summon a golem. But even sorcerer Alfredo finds the spells unpredictable and difficult to control, which results in the merging of the golem with Leavitt Halpern ("Witch Hunt," "Deceit of Clay").

Rufus did bring the book that was used to summon the golem back to the U.L.P. base.
The Grasshopper and the Ants

"The Grasshopper and the Ants" is the first episode of *Itsahlbend Theatre.* It was performed January 13, 2018 as the third segment of Show XXXI. It was released as podcast episode 149.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Nick Arganbright

Next episode: "Hansel and Gretel"

## **The Story**

Hubert plays the grasshopper.

A lazy grasshopper doesn't want to help the hard-working ants store food for the winter. But they invite him to dinner anyway.

## **Guest Starring**

* Shane Stefanchik as Hubert / Grasshopper
* Becky Horseman as Queen Victorabeth Ant
* Keith Jackson as Chauncy
* Jason Dahmer as Adam Ant
* Karen Perta as Ann Ant
* Kristin Green, Nathan Haley, Wendy Parks, Samantha Stark, and Virgil Von Hartzel as ant extras

## **Trivia**

* Based on *The Ant and the Grasshopper*, an Aesop's fable.
* A snow storm prevented series lead Dan Condo from making the usually-two-hour drive, necessitating a last-minute recast for this episode.
Stephen Woosley

Stephen Woosley is one of the original and current hosts of *It's All Been Trekked Before,*a podcast on It's All Been Done Presents. Stephen has been a *Star Trek* fan since the early 70s, and he is the go-to guy for *TOS*, but going where he has not gone before with most of the rest of the *Trek* universe. He has also guest starred in *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* several times.

Outside of IABD, Stephen co-hosts the podcast *The Mafia Minute* and has been a frequent contributor to *Amanda's Picture Show A Go Go.*

Stephen is an ensemble member at MadLab theatre, where he has performed, as well as written, produced, and directed, since 2004. He is a co-founder and president of his own theatre troupe, OGP. He has also performed improv for the last 13 years as part of the troupe FFN and is currently part of what is left of Fake Bacon.

## **Guest Appearances in Radio Hour**

Stephen was the nineteenth guest star in *It's All Been Done Radio Hour* and has appeared eight times to date. He plays three recurring characters in three different segments. Two of those characters, the dreaded Woosley and The Shat, are often mentioned when he does not appear, part of the fabric of those segments.

All these roles were written for Stephen; he did not have to audition for them. The character of Woosley (along with Nikki Smith) were added in when *Radio Hour* moved to MadLab as a way to connect the show to its new home theatre. Mickey was offered to Stephen because, according to writer Jerome Wetzel, it just felt like a Stephen part. The Shat was created for Stephen because of his love of William Shatner as Captain Kirk, which the character is a loose take-off of.

Mickey appeared in several episodes of *The Topnotch Tangler* before crossing over to *Holly Harper* in a commercial. It is unknown if the same Mickey that is friends with Carl Darling encountered Holly Harper, it could be an alternate dimension version, but it is the same actor and voice, so they could be one character.

### **Recurring** **Roles**

* Stephen Woosley in *Packer & Ratcliff*. (A fictional version of himself.) Woosley is in "Flee the Woosley" (the season one finale and final commercial) and "The Why of Woosley" (the season four premiere and 250th podcast episode).
* Mickey in *The Topnotch Tangler.* Mickey is in "Hot Dog," "Flamingo," and "Get Away" and *Holly Harper* "Gets Drunk."
* Captain Shatler S. Williamson, a.k.a. 'The Shat,' in *Universe Journey.* The Shat is in "The Dream," "Shuffling the Deck," "The Worst of Times," "Looking Up," "A Neu Hope," and "New Horizons."

### **Guest Role**

* Fred in *Tina's* "Attires."
* Carson / others in *The Topnotch Tangler* "FFN's Date Night: Kim and Carl."
Janal

Janal is a character in *Travels With T.I.M.,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. He serves on the ship commanded by Babbin Barlot.

**First appearance:***Travels With T.I.M.* #1.01 "A New Adventure Begins"

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

**Actor:** Shane Stefanchik

## **Story**

Janal is on Barlot's ship when they catch up to the fugitive Litcone Firest on the planet Meridia. When Barlot wants to shoot Litty, Janal reminds him that it's against the rules. Barlot says he doesn't care about the rules, which Janal says he will note in the log. This is successful in defusing the situation and preventing violence.
Teamwork

"Teamwork" is the tenth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season five) and the fifty-second episode of the series overall. It was performed on December 18th, 2021 as the first short segment in Show LXXVIII. This episode was released as podcast #389.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Best Laid Plans"

Next episode: "Hobo With an Oboe"

## **Guest Stars**

* Anna Stiles as Bad Rap
* Jerome Wetzel as Adam Carson (live show only)
* Kristin Green as Bethany
* Nathan Haley as Georgie Schlotte
* Darren Esler as Jed
The Topnotch Tangler (season two)

The second season of *The Topnotch Tangler* contines much the same as the first, with the titular titan taking on various villains in Tipp Town alongside Commissioner Darling and Lt. Carson. Things do begin to get a little more serial, though, with further exploration of Kim's backstory and the evolution of The Flimflam Floozy from villain into sidekick, culminating in her heroic sacrifice.

Also, The Pall and Hella Zanni make their first appearances. And Kim and Carl continue to struggle with romance, with Carl dating Kamderly Denson and Kim faking a relationship with Captain Comptroller. In the end, Kim's secret persona is exposed to Carl.

A script book of these episodes was released for paperback and ebook in March 2021.

## **Main Cast**

* Samantha Stark as Kimberly Benson, The Topnotch Tangler
* Keith Jackson as Commissioner Carl Darling
* Joe Morales as Lieutenant Adam Carson

## **Timeline**

Season 2 ran for ten episodes from March 2017 through December 2017, less than a year. In-universe, time moved at equal speed, covering March through December 2017. To avoid breaking up a trilogy and in keeping the story timeline, "Grinchmeister" is listed as #2.10, the season finale, although it was a special event episode performed slightly before #2.09.

* #2.01 "Perfect Weather" - March 2017.
* #2.02 "Rhyme and Rhyme Again" - May 2017.
* #2.03 "Anything But" - June 2017.
* #2.04 "Zanni and The Pall" - July 2017.
* #2.05 "The Sting" - Shortly after, still July 2017.
* #2.06 "That Sure Is Some Funky French!" - August 2017.
* #2.07 "Flimsy" - Also August 2017.
* #2.08 "Flamingo" - September 2017.
* #2.09 "Grinchmeister" - Christmas 2017. - Out of order, as this was part of a special performance and needed to be stand-alone.
* #2.10 "The Floozy" - Early November 2017.
Woman or Fauxman

"Woman or Fauxman" is the thirteenth episode of *Universe Journey* season three and the thirty-ninth of the series. It was performed on May 12, 2018 as the opening segment of Show XXXV. It was released as podcast episode 166.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Dallas Ray

Previous episode: "Old Dogs"

Next episode: "Going Home"

## **The Story**

The A.S.S. decides if Neu is an individual with her own rights or just property.

## **Guest Stars**

* Jessica Gibson as Adm. Jenko
* Amanda Iman as Lynette Calvin

## **Trivia**

* This episode is loosely inspired by the *Star Trek: The Next Generation* episode "Measure of a Man."
* This performance was earlier in the day than the episode that comes previous in sequence. They were swapped in episode number for continuity purposes, although they were released on the podcast in performance order.
Universe Journey (season nine)

Season nine of *Universe Journey* picked up shortly after the previous season ended.

M- was dropped from the main cast in season 9. Ensign Neato was promoted to lead character, and The Concierge and Lt. Eva Lee were added as new characters.

## **Main Cast**

* Katie Boissoneault as Captain Michelle Tokaladie
* Ryan Yohe as Lieutenant Commander Michael Anders
* Sam Clements as Commander Colm Foley
* Kristin Green as Lieutenant Commander Neu
* Ashley Clements as Captain Bobbi Luna
* Megan Overholt as Lieutenant Commander Connie Norton
* Joe Morales as Lieutenant Yanna
* Grace Wilson as Ensign Neato
* Chase McCants as Jay Jamieson
* Shane Stefanchik as The Concierge
* With Samantha Stark as Lieutenant Eva Lee
* and Nick Arganbright as Ambassador Richard "Dick" Kahkay

## **Timeline**

Season 9 ran from August 2023 through

* 9.01 "The Concierge" June and July 2432.
* 9.02 "Traitors"
* 9.03 "Day Off"
* 9.04 "Super" late October 2432.
* 9.05 "Dinner Party" early December 2432.
* 9.06a "Holiday Trilogy Part 1: In Treatment" mid December 2432.
* 9.06b "Holiday Trilogy Part 2: Christmas Morning" December 25, 2432.
* 9.06c "Holiday Trilogy Part 3: A Drink and a Song" December 25, 2432.
* 9.07 "One Last Stop" mid January 2433.
* 9.08 "M.I.A." mid January through mid February 2433.
* 9.09 "Lost in Translation" late March 2433.
* 9.10 "Prisoners" February through April 2433 (Norton and Yanna scenes) / April 2433 (*Thrifty 2* scenes).
WGFF 2017

*It's All Been Done Radio Hour* returned to OGP's West Grandview Fringe Festival for the second consecutive year in 2017 for the seventh non-monthly show. It was performed at Jimmy V's in Grandview at 6PM on Saturday, August 5th. It was a forty-five minute show, about half the normal length. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel, who also served as Foley artist.

The show consisted of all-new material, including the very first episode of *Space Dirt* and first *Tina's* commercial. *Space Dirt* was written too close to the performance for a theme song to be prepared, and it would be many months before a second installment came about.

This was the second live show without an episode of *Universe Journey,* the first being Show VII.

## **Segments**

* *Space Dirt* "Tea Party"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "Board Game Creators Rob and Drake"
* Commercial *Tina's* "Tires"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "The Sting"
Wetrop

Wetrop 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:** Harrison Collins

## **Story**

When introduced, Wetrop is a 'mere' 63. His parents, Yine and Soma, have separated, and are fighting over his custody. Yine wants to move with Wetrop to a bigger village, and Soma thinks he's too young. Wetrop doesn't have an opinion on the situation, loving both his parents and unable to choose between them. He is unsure if he's ready to go out into the world, but if he is sent there, he wants his mommy to come with him. Ezra Ford and Litcone Firest are tasked to make the decision by the town leader, Wetrop's grandfather, Lelan. They rule for Yine, and Soma reluctantly agrees to go with her family when Wetrop begs her to.

Wetrop thinks the outsiders look funny. He likes sweeties, and accepts one to eat from Litty. He doesn't know what planets are. Chickee is Wetrop's uncle.

Wetrop thinks the thought of marrying his cousin his funny. He intends to marry his sister, as she has promised to do. Ezra and Litty make him promise to at least consider marrying outside of his family. He is confused, saying OK, but asks isn't that kind of gross?
Tough Decisions

"Tough Decisions" is the eighth episode of *Universe Journey* (season four) and the fiftieth episode of the series. It was performed on March 9, 2019 as the first segment of Show XLV. It was released as podcast episode 221.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Nick Arganbright

Previous episode: "Commander On the Bridge"

Next episode: "What Is Evil, Anyway?"

## **The Story**

Neu gets an intriguing offer, while Jamieson and team look for a ride.

## **Guest Stars**

* Ashley Collins as Lt. Com. Bobbi Luna
* Samantha Stark as Cadet Sylvia Bernard
* Sam Clements as Adm. Landau
* Joe Morales as Niffin
* Ryan Yohe as Sikhail
The Oracle

The Oracle is a massive computer bank with many screens that resides on the U.L.P. ranch near Kalispell, Montana in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It is in the Research and Development building.

The U.L.P. is trying to modernize, and trainee Dawn Vaughn is allowed to select, install, and set up this system. Sorcerer Alfredo enhances The Oracle with magic, as well. All told, the system serves many functions, including being a conduit for tips and messages from contacts all over the world, as well as controlling sensors that pick up magical and supernatural energy far and wide ("Cult of B.O.B.").
Show XX

Show XX of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at 5:30PM. It was written by Jerome Wetzel, Nick Arganbright, and Samantha Stark, and directed by Chase McCants.

This is the first time anyone other than Jerome had a writing credit, with Nick credited as co-writer of *Universe Journey*. Samantha Stark pitched the idea of Celestene, the Evangalien, providing many of the jokes for the first episode and earning a co-writing credit.

An attempt was made to make this performance Valentine's themed. *The Topnotch Tangler* features two villains falling in love in a story told from their perspective, with the hero barely in it. *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* deals with Grezit's mate, who wants the monster to return home. The other two segments are less along these lines, but do touch on love.

Troupe member Wendy Parks went on maternity leave for a few months after this, prompting the story point of Abby running off from the group. Keith Jackson's imitations of Yohe's Grezit prompted Jerome to write the part of Trexel for him.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey "*Sneaking Around"
* Commercial *Robbie* "Robbie Sells Flashlights"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Deplorable Duet"
* Commercial *Halftime Report* "Valentine's Day 2017"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Blumpkin & Felchy"
* Commercial *Evangalien* "Date Night"
* *Packer & Ratcliff* "Home Is Where the Heart Is"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Katelyn Hamilton, Virgil Von Hartzel

## **Guest Stars**

* Kristin Green was the fourteenth guest star and this was her third appearance, her last as a guest. She would be promoted to the troupe before the next show. She played Penny in *Packer & Ratcliff* and Cheryl in *Halftime Report*.
* RJ Van Sickle was the twenty-second guest star and this was his second appearance. He played Harold in *The Topnotch Tangler.*
* Lukas R. Tomasacci was the twenty-third guest star and this was his first appearance. He played the giant in *Daniel Kravitz*.

## S**uggested 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 X

Show X of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*was performed at MadLab theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, April 9th, 2016 at 3:30PM. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

This was the first monthly show with Dan Condo and Virgil Von Hartzel as troupe members.

Shane Stefanchik played a role in *Pornstar Detectives* listed as Heath/Heather in the audition packet. This was to keep the part non-gender specific. Shane not only embraced the gender duality, but added a flirtation with another character that would come back later. And he wore a pink boa.

Shane also read the intro.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "March to War Part III: Another Round"
* Commercial *Packer & Ratcliff* "Fail"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Kite Caper"
* Commercial *Robbie* "Robbie Sells Home Wares"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "The Really Gross Dead Body"

## **Performers**

This show was narrated by Chris Allen.

Absent troupe members: Ryan Yohe

## **Guest Stars**

* Kacie Iuvara was the fifth guest star and this was her first appearance. She played The Caped Caperer in *The Topnotch Tangler*.
State of Disbelief

"State of Disbelief" is the twelfth episode of *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One Volume 1*, and the twelfth installment of the series overall. It was performed during Show XIV, performed August 20, 2016 at MadLab theatre in Columbus, OH. It was released as podcast episode 66.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "The Body"

Next episode: "A Family Affair"

## **Story**

The episode begins with a non-traditional introduction. The characters are impatient to begin, with things having been left on cliffhangers. The theme song is skipped. Daniel learns Abby is dead, but his character doesn't know that yet, so he is instructed to forget it. Abby then comes out and waves to the audience before lying down 'dead'. All of this is non-canon.

The story actually begins with Rufus, Grezit, and Nan around Abby's body. Grezit tells the others that Wanda and Fizzybibbit did it, and Grezit had to watch helpless, in his cage. Grezit sobs and vows vengeance. Nan says Abby is not dead, she still has a faint pulse. While Nan calls 9-1-1, Rufus realizes they need to call Daniel, saying if two powerful villains have joined forces, there must be a greater threat behind them. Daniel doesn't answer Rufus' call. Nan finally freaks out, but Rufus says they need to go to Daniel and doesn't have time to explain now. Nan doesn't like that answer, but Rufus and Grezit leave anyway.

At the bed and breakfast, Ragina is calm in the face of Fizzybibbit and Wanda. Daniel wonders why, and Ragina confesses that she works for the Ultimate Evil and so do they. Daniel thinks she's bluffing. Ragina tries to recruit Daniel to her cause, claiming the Ultimate Evil is only against the awful U.L.P., not the Chosen One, and is not evil. Daniel uses the Disappearing Retreat, a Chosen One power he didn't know he had, to get away.

Ragina is ready to regroup, but a slip of the tongue from Fizzybibbit reveals that he and Wanda killed Abby Reynolds. Ragina is furious, as this guarantees they'll never sway Daniel to their side, and murders Fizzybibbit in revenge. (Killing Daniel was Plan B.) A chastised Wanda agrees to follow Ragina.

## **Guest Stars**

Samantha Stark as Nan

Nick Arganbright as Fizzybibbit

Katelyn Hamilton as Wanda