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Daniel Kravitz of Antique Shop vs. Geralt of Rivia

"Daniel Kravitz of Antique Shop vs. Geralt of Rivia" is the thirteenth episode of *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One (Volume 3)*, and the thirty-ninth installment of the series overall. It was performed on August 8, 2020 via Zoom as the first commercial break of Show LXII and streamed live on YouTube. It was released as podcast episode 310.

Written by Samantha Stark

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Words You Don't Want to Hear"

Next episode: "Maneuvers"

## **The Story**

This short takes place shortly before episode #3.08 "Witch Hunt."

Madison Maguire is chatting with her fellow trainees Stephanie Garcia, Kai Akane, Arnold Armstrong, and Novir just before class one morning. She has just finished watching *The Witcher* on Netflix. Kai says that the books are way better. Arnold asks Novir if he's read or seen *The Witcher*, and Novir replies that pop culture is a waste of time. Stephanie points out that their reality has magic and monsters, too.

Madison then poses the question, who would win in a fight: Daniel Kravitz or Geralt of Rivia? Kai says Daniel, and Madison and Arnold laugh. Stephanie takes Kai's side and sets some ground rules for the debate. They agree to only use the television version of Geralt versus present-day Daniel. Novir leaves, considering the conversation a waste of time.

Many points are argued. Madison implies that Stephanie is Daniel's favorite and does his work for him. Kai brings up weapons and martial arts training. Stephanie, Madison, and Arnold cite specific battles the heroes have won. Arnold says Geralt has a cooler title, then accidentally implies Abby is weak and unattractive.

As Arnold backpedals, Daniel himself interrupts. When told about the question being debated, Daniel replies that he would always win, and they're late for class. Arnold retorts that so is Daniel. Daniel takes it graciously, and tells them he's going to get coffee, and they'd better be in class when he gets there. Daniel leaves, whistling a *Witcher* song.

Madison remarks that Daniel reminds her of Buffy, from *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*. Stephanie doesn't see it. Arnold poses a new question, who is the better mentor: Rufus Reginald Rochester or Giles? Kai, Arnold, and Stephanie say Giles, while Madison thinks Rufus is better. The short fades out as they argue over one another.

## **Guest Starring**

* Katie Boissoneault as Stephanie Garcia
* Sam Clements as Kai Akane
* Samantha Stark as Madison Maguire
* Chase McCants as Arnold Armstrong
* Nick Arganbright as Novir

## **Trivia**

* This was originally going to be part of a shorts show a few months earlier, but was delayed when the shorts show was scrapped due to the pandemic.
* Daniel Kravitz himself is the only lead in this short, and he makes merely a brief appearance.
* Nick Arganbright named Madison and Arnold on his master list of ALL the Kravitz trainees he made, some of which were never used in the show. Their last names are not mentioned in this episode.
* This was released out of performance order on the podcast because of a scheduling error.
False Echo

"False Echo" is the first episode of *Universe Journey* Season Three and the twenty-seventh episode of the segment overall. It was performed on July 15th, 2017 as the opening segment of Show XXV. It was released as podcast episode 119.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Journey of Babble"

Next episode: "Judge Jimmy: Is M- Evil?"

## **The Story**

M- finds himself on a twisted, scary version of the *Thrifty*.

## **Guest Stars**

* Katelyn Hamilton as Echo Capt. Grace Thomas
* Ryan Yohe as Echo Adm. Janice Jamieson
* Seamus Talty as Echo Lt. Kyle
* Virgil Von Hartzel as Echo Fervis
* Wendy Parks as Echo Dr. Doyle
* Amanda Iman as Nilar
Amara Armentrout

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

**First appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #3.07 "Punch"

**Number of appearances:** 2 (as of August 2020)

**Actor:** Helen Casebolt

## **Story**

Amara is the wife of Alexis Augustus Armentrout and mother of Sophie. She is a monster who lives in The Subworlds. She calls her husband 'Alex.'

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, but didn't mention he was married to her mother. In fact, he lied about and omitted certain details, including the fact that Amara was a monster. Though the fact that they met when Alexis was in his undergrad studies is likely true ("The Safe House").

It is easy to see why Alexis would lie, as relations between humans and monsters has long been tense. Still, Amara and Alexis made it work long-distance, with Amara and Sophie secreted away from the human world.

When an army amassed in The Subworlds to march on Daniel and friends, Amara called Alexis for help. Her call was abruptly terminated, and Alexis went to find her ("Punch"). He did locate her, and the two went into deep hiding together with their daughter ("Deceit of Clay").

Alexis was determined to stop Monbo, a monster who planned to wipe out the U.L.P. that Alexis once belonged to, even though Amara wanted him to stay with his family, citing Sophie being older as a reason for Alexis to be around. She didn't think Alexis should be responsible anymore for fighting back, and thought there'd always be another Monbo. Alexis disagreed, unable to sit on the sidelines. Alexis said he would return to his family after Monbo was stopped. While Amara understood she couldn't stop Alexis from going, she wasn't sure she was willing to take him back if he went to battle again ("Maneuvers").
A Day in the Life of M-

"A Day in the Life of M-" is the tenth episode of *Universe Journey* (season four) and the fifty-second episode of the series. It was performed on May 11, 2019 as the first segment of Show XLVII. It was released as podcast episode 230.

Written by Shane Stefanchik

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "What Is Evil, Anyway?"

Next episode: "All Good Things... Part 1 1/2"

## **The Story**

While still on the *Thrifty*, Lt. Com. M- asks a subordinate to test his new experiment.
Ceremonium

"Ceremonium" is the twelfth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season five) and the fifty-fourth episode of the series overall. It was performed on May 21st, 2022 as the first segment in Show LXXXIII. It was released as podcast episode 412.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "Hobo With an Oboe"

Next episode: "Into the Unknown"

## **Guest Stars**

* Wendy Parks as The Wholesome Honey
* Kacie Iuvara as The Caped Caperer
* Stephanie Stephens as Glamorous Gal
* Bruce Thompson as Howard
* Anna Stiles as Bad Rap (podcast)
* Megan Overholt as Bad Rap (live show)
* Nathan Haley as Bad Baby and Blaine
* Chase McCants as Captain Comptroller
* Katie Boissoneault as Holly Harper
* Shane Stefanchik as Don of Justice
* Kristin Green as Lady Liberty
* Ryan Yohe as Midwest Marvel
* Ashley Collins as the Staten Island Fairy

## **Trivia**

* Kacie was unable to attend the show, but pre-recorded lines, so that's why her character appears only on the walkie-talkie.
* Anna Stiles missed the performance because of the birth of her real-life child, who was only a fiction when her character became pregnant.
Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 4

"Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 4" is the fourth episode of the first season of *Privates,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It was the third segment of Show XLIII. It was performed on January 12th, 2019. It was released as podcast episode 213.

**Written by** Jerome Wetzel

**Directed by** Kristin Green

**Previous episode**: "Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 3"

**Next episode**: "Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 5"

## **The Story**

The story picks up about a week later. The steamer ship Jake Cotton and Frank Berry are locked up on arrives at Dakar, a port in Africa. They've stayed hidden all this time, but haven't eaten yet today, and both wouldn't mind some alcohol. Frank wants to go to Timbuktoo and find Dame Cordelia Bench, but Jake thinks that whoever put them on the ship will provide transportation to her and they should just wait, which Frank disagrees with.

Before they can decide, they are found and literally pushed outside into the hot sun, by Johan, a formidable manservant. He ushers them into a car, then onto a train, then onto a plane, then into another care. A little more than a day later, they get to Timbuktoo, where Cordelia awaits.

Cordelia is cold towards Jake, and doesn't reciprocate Frank's excitement at seeing her. She says she didn't kidnap them, but knows everything involving her family, including that Spot has gone missing. She heard of their troubles and arranged for Johan to bring the men to her. Frank suggests freshening up and catching up further over a drink. Cordelia agrees, and even though Jake thinks she's just stalling, that is what they do. After all, the guys are stinky.

## **Guest Starring**

* Shane Stefanchik as Frank Berry
* Dan Condo as Johan
* Samantha Stark as Dame Cordelia Bench
Holiday Trilogy

"Holiday Trilogy" is the sixth episode of *Universe Journey* (season nine) and the one hundred and fifteenth episode of the series. It was performed on December 9, 2023 as the second, fourth, and final segments of Show CII. They have not yet been released on the podcast.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants and Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "Dinner Party"

Next episode: "One Last Stop"

## **The Story**

In three separate shorts, Jay counsels Foley, Tokaladie and Jay have a fight on Christmas, and some of the crew gather to hear Ray sing a holiday song.

## **Guest Stars**

* Nathan Haley as Raymond Ray
* Ben Neidenthal as Ens. Harvey
* Jerome Wetzel as Jared the Bartender
Babbin Barlot

Babbin Barlot is a character in *Travels With T.I.M.,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. He commands a large, angular starship capable of atmospheric flight. Barlot spends a great deal of time and effort hunting Litcone Firest, whom he loathes, across systems, having vowed to follow her anywhere she tried to run and bring her to justice. He uses 'fricksan' as a curse and speaks Gulangee.

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

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

**Actor:** Ryan Yohe

## **Story**

Barlot is introduced in the pilot of the series, having cornered Litty in a forest on the planet Meridia in the year 2816. It is here that Litty reveals she slept with Barlot's wife last year on his birthday, in 2815. Barlot doesn't believe Litty until she said his wife likes having the wart above her private parts licked. This enrages Barlot.

As Litty escapes, Barlot wants to shoot her, but that is against the justice laws of his race. Barlot claims he doesn't care if he violates the law, but relents when his subordinate, Janal, threatens to record his dismissal in the logs.
Laura Nocktern

Laura Nocktern is a 14-year-old girl. She is fascinated by all Potions and that is her favorite subject at Helion Institute for Mages. Laura grew up at the Nocktern Triangle. She has a brother who is one year younger than her. Her brother's name is Terik. Laura is dark, cold, mean, a bookworm, smart, unkind, unathletic, very magically talented, and unpopular at school. Laura has pale skin and long dark hair with green eyes. She may not be popular because of her personality, but many have been rumored to like her. She is also rather short.

Early life was very difficult for Laura and her little brother. Their mom died at an early age, and their dad was never around, and always on business trips. They had to tend to the house, though it wasn't much of a chore with a touch of magic. But the criticism her little brother got for being named after an infamous Dark Lord was hard to take. Laura had to protect her brother a lot, since he had confidence issues. But, the thing that scared Laura the most was that her little brother COULD perform dark magic.

Laura is a Level 5 at Helion because she skipped a grade because her Potions grades were so much higher than everyone else in her level. She is in the Panther House.

Laura doesn't tell anyone how she feels, but she has a crush on Charles Walker.

Magic Level: 7.25

Wand Type: Short skinny light-wood wand with a smooth green crystal at the end.
Coming In Hard

"Coming In Hard" is the sixth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season three) and the twenty-sixth episode of the series overall. It was performed on September 8, 2018 as the second segment of Show XXXIX. It was released as podcast episode 192.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Nick Arganbright

Previous episode: "Nerd Flash"

Next episode: "The Shadowy Figure"

## **Guest Stars**

* Anna Leeper as Bad Rap
* Katie Boissoneault as Lt. Christine Smith

## **Trivia**

* Since Carson settles on a name, and it's not The Flash, the word 'flash' stops appearing in episode titles.
Bognarok

According to Rufus Reginald Rochester, a bognarok is one of the most dangerous creatures out there. It is bigger than a school bus, can breathe fire or acid, and has claws that can tear through iron. They are superior hunters, and can track prey across dimensions.

Daniel Kravitz and his friends slayed a bognarok that had attacked Borot's village, killing many of Borot's people ("Team Work").
Dinner Party

"Dinner Party" is the fifth episode of *Universe Journey* (season nine) and the one hundred and fourteenth episode of the series. It was performed on November 11, 2023 as the closing segment of Show CI. It has not yet been released on the podcast.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "Super"

Next episode: "Holiday Trilogy"

## **The Story**

Tokaladie goes to dinner on a Veena warship.

## **Guest Stars**

* Kristin Green as Lt. Tik
* Darren Esler as Lt. Stoker
* Samantha Stark as Ens. Sylvia Bernard
* Megan Overholt as Ens. Zora
* Ben Neidenthal as Lt. Com. Waxan and Serverbike
* Beth Muir as Platevan
* Grace Wilson as Boardcoupe
* Casey May as Panplane
Columbus Podcast Festival 2018

*It's All Been Done Radio Hour* returned to the Columbus Podcast Festival for the event's second year. It was the ninth non-monthly show, and was performed in the Green Room at the Short North Stage. it was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

The show was sixty minutes long, and was mostly new, with only *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* being a re-run. It immediately followed a regular monthly show, which was moved earlier to allow time for performers and equipment to switch venues, and contributed to a larger-than-usual cast for a special performance. IABD went on at the same time as the headliner on the main stage, 7PM on May 12, 2018.

Cast members Nick Arganbright and Shane Stefanchik had to leave after the first segment to go back to MadLab to perform in Theatre Roulette, which is why Joe Morales plays Rufus and Seamus Talty sings *The Topnotch Tangler* theme song.

While the microphones and equipment on stage were IABD's, the recording was actually done by the festival itself, a rarity for the show.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Old Dogs"
* Commercial "Time Travel Booking Agency"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Get Out"
* Commercial "IABD Dating App"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "Office Party"
A Villain Emerges

"A Villain Emerges" is the sixth episode of *Life With a Voice Actor* (season one). It was performed on January 29th, 2022 as the third segment of Show LXXIX. It was released as podcast episode 397.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Couple's Counseling"

Next episode: "Breadcrumbs"

## **The Story**

Someone is sabotaging voice actors on the production, while a past connection of Victoria's comes to town.

## **Guest Starring**

* Anna Stiles as Helga
* Megan Overholt as Laura Fennell

## **Trivia**

* Anna was sick, so Darren Esler subbed in as Helga during the live performance, with Anna recording lines later for the podcast.
All Good Things... Part 1 1/2

"All Good Things... Part 1 1/2" is the eleventh episode of *Universe Journey* (season four) and the fifty-third episode of the series. It was performed on May 11, 2019 as the sixth segment of Show XLVII. It was released as podcast episode 235.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "A Day in the Life of M-"

Next episode: "The Hole"

## **The Story**

Com. Xon (guest star Benjamin Ahr Harrison) meets a young officer (guest star Adam Pranica) just before the destruction of the *Thrifty.*

## **Guest Stars**

* Benjamin Ahr Harrison as Com. Xon
* Adam Pranica as Lt. Shimoda
* Chase McCants as Dr. Who Grappa
* Ryan Yohe as Lt. Michael Anders

## **Trivia**

* This segment was entirely pre-recorded, other than the narrator's opening and closing, and played over speakers at the live performance.
Behind the Camera

"Behind the Camera" is the ninth episode of *Life With a Voice Actor* (season one). It was performed on December 10th, 2022 as the second segment of Show XC. It was released as podcast episode 441.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou"

Next episode: "Mending Fences"

## **The Story**

The producer struggles to come up with an ending for the season.

## **Trivia**

* The scene with Emily was originally written for Logan, but was switched when Dan Condo became unexpectedly unavailable for the show.
* Ben is also absent from the episode of actor unavailability.
Brightside High School

**Brightside High School** is a place in Brightside, Ohio, a location in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour.* The layout is not described, but there is a football field with bleachers, a large parking lot between the school and town, and a gymnasium connected to classroom hallways.

## **Notable Students**

Daniel Kravitz and Abby Reynolds attended high school there, graduating in 2004. Daniel was picked on for being too tall, and nicknamed Danny Crevice after his butt-crack was showing one time. Daniel did not feel accepted by his classmates, which included Stacey Andrews, Ned Finnegan, and a girl named Tiffany, among others.

It is unknown if Abby was as unpopular. It was commonly known among their classmates that Abby had a crush on Daniel, and most peers thought they would end up together.

## **Class of 2004 15 Year Reunion**

Neither Abby nor Daniel wanted to attend their fifteen-year high school reunion in 2019 in the gymnasium. Ned and Stacey helped organize it, and Ned manned the nametag table. Abby didn't want to answer questions about when she would be married or why she didn't have kids. Daniel did attend, accompanied by Stephanie Garcia, who posed as his girlfriend. Abby did not, using the reunion as a cover for her to return to Kravitz Antiques and retrieve an artifact. Daniel and Stephanie left early when they glimpsed a hooded man. The other attendees did not seem to notice ("Punch").
Rhyme and Rhyme Again

"Rhyme and Rhyme Again" is the second episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season two) and the twelfth episode of the series. It was performed on April 8th, 2017 as the middle segment of Show XXII. It was released as podcast episode 102.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Nick Arganbright & Katie Boissoneault

Previous episode: "Perfect Weather"

Next episode: "Anything But"

## **Guest Stars**

* Nathan Haley as Robert
* Virgil Von Hartzel as George
* Karen Perta as Kam
* Patrick Long as The Risky Rhymer
Fu Miu

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

**Actor:** Kristin Green

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

## **Early Life**

Fu Miu grew up on the streets of Macau, China. Although the city was very rich, she was not. Her mother worked for one of the local casinos, and her father was a wealthy gambler who had a one night stand with her mom. Miu saw her mother as weak and subservient, when she saw her at all (as her mom often worked or partied late into the night). Miu taught herself to take advantage of people, not be taken advantage of.

This upbringing is likely why Miu hates Christmas. She never built any fond memories of the holiday.

When Miu was fifteen, having taught herself perfect English (and a few other languages), she began hanging out at the night clubs with a fake ID and swindling travelers. She made a pretty good living, moved out of her mom’s apartment, and was moderately successful, not rich, but able to play the part for a score.

## **Chosen One**

When Miu was twenty-seven, she was tapped as the Chosen One. She did not take well to Rufus Reginald Rochester showing up and asserting himself as her mentor. She was not ready to take orders from any man, let alone the type of English-speaking man she had grown to hate and cold-heartedly swindle. She tried to move around the city, avoiding him, but he kept tracking her down.

Miu was eventually corned in an alley by a particularly hideous baddie, sort of an upright centipede with the face of a dragon, and Rufus saved her. When he asked nothing in return and refused to take sex as payment, she grew to respect for him and begrudgingly began training with him.

Together, they became relatively formidable, but they kept their relationship professional. He didn’t ask what she did in her off-time, and she never offered. They stopped a number of foes and did their jobs, and Miu outlived most Chosen Ones.

One day, a monster named Sheila attacked Miu. Sheila got away. Months later, Miu learned that Sheila and Rufus had been dating, which hurt Miu, who had never trusted a man before Rufus and saw this as more evidence that her anti-male views were justified. Miu instantly lost all trust in Rufus and ran away to become "a bad-ass merc."

It took Rufus months to find her hiding in Monaco. By the time he did, she was not in good shape, having barely won a fight with a manticore. Rufus tried to apologize on her death bed, but Miu would not accept it and she passed away, never having forgiven him.

## **Afterlife**

Miu's ghost appeared to Rufus as part of a plot by the U.L.P. to dredge up guilt. She was still angry, and told Rufus off in song. Her soul was forcibly put to rest by a spell from Josh Wallace ("A Rufus Carol").
Nerd Flash

"Nerd Flash" is the fifth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season three) and the twenty-fifth episode of the series overall. It was performed on June 22, 2018 as the second segment (of two) of *Radio Hour*'s Comfest show. It was released as podcast episode 180.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "Lt. Carson's Seat Belt PSA"

Next episode: "Coming In Hard"

## **The Story**

The Tangler and her new sidekick take on a nerdy foe.

## **Guest Stars**

* Ryan Yohe as The Notorious Nerd
* Nick Arganbright as Greg
* Shane Stefanchik as Ken
* Cathy Rinella as the narrator

## **Trivia**

* The 'flash' part of the title is a reference to the DC comic book hero, who has a similar power to Carson's.
Borot

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

**Appearance:** *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* #1.09 "Team Work"

**Actor:** Keith Jackson

## **Description**

Borot can barely squeeze through the doorway of Kravitz Antiques, and looks as scary as he is large. Drool frequently drips from the corner of his mouth onto his wide, bare, grey chest. He holds a club. He speaks without pronouns and in broken English. He can track by Chosen One power and by scent. While he does not shy away from battle for defense, he would rather protect his people than seek out combat.

## **Story**

Borot's village was sacked by a bognarok, so he opened a portal and traveled to another realm to seek Daniel Kravitz's help. (It is unknown if this sort of travel can be done by others of Borat's powers or not.) Daniel returned with Borat and helped defeat his foe. Borot happily stayed back with his surviving family when Daniel left.
Penny Robinson (Netflix)/merge2

**Penny Robinson** is one of the main characters in the Netflix series Lost in Space.

## Information

The middle child in the family. Penny is quick-witted and contrarian, but her sarcastic and tough exterior covers a romantic soul. If the Robinsons have a black sheep, she’d be it. She’s the most social person in her family, with the best sense of humor of any of them. Penny grew up the victim of middle-child-syndrome, caught between a superstar older sister who could do no wrong and a baby brother who everybody was afraid couldn't do anything right. She didn't want to leave her home on Earth, and struggles with the loss of everything and everyone she knew.
Captain Comptroller Comps Out

"Captain Comptroller Comps Out" is the third episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season six) and the fifty-eight episode of the series overall. It was performed on May 13th, 2023 as the first segment in Show XCV. It has not yet been released on the podcast.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "**Captain Comptroller Comps Out**"

Next episode: "Tangler & Friends: The Admin and the Sea"

## **The Story**

Holly Harper is disappointed that Captain Comptroller isn't stepping up when the city needs him most.

## **Guest Stars**

* Chase McCants as Captain Comptroller
* Katie Boissoneault as Holly Harper
* Beth Muir as The Bodacious Bruiser
* Ben Neidenthal as Joe
* Samantha Stark as Rita
* Sam Clements as Bystander #1
* Michelle Hanson as Bystander #2
* Nathan Haley as Bystander #3
* Ryan Yohe as Bystander #4
* Shane Stefanchik as Larry

## **Trivia**

* The leads of the series only appear, unspeaking, in the intro.
Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 2

"Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 2" is the second episode of the first season of *Privates,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. It was the third segment of Show XL. It was performed on October 13th, 2018. It was released as podcast episode 198.

**Written by** Jerome Wetzel

**Directed by** Nick Arganbright

**Previous episode**: "Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 1"

**Next episode**: "Ex Marks the Spot Chapter 3"

## **The Story**

Jake Cotton heads to Dame Cordelia Bench's house and knocks on the door. It is answered by her butler, Theodore. Theodore is furious Jake would accuse Cordelia of stealing the leopard, and anyway, she's not home right now. Theodore, after saying he hasn't seen the leopard in awhile, also indicates that Judy Bench, Jake's client and ex, has been behaving odd as of late. He also says Judy can do better than Jake, and Jake agrees. Theodore shuts the door on the detective.

Monologuing to himself, Jake says Judy has always had a screw loose, and that's part of his attraction to her. He also believes Theodore that Spot is not there.

Heading out of the driveway, Jake literally bumps into Frank Berry, Cordelia's boyfriend who Jake hasn't seen in more than a year, since his breakup with Judy. Frank admits that Cordelia dumped him last week. Heartbroken, but sure their separation is temporary, he has brought her something she has always wanted but not been able to obtain. Jake, who considers Frank to be gold-digging trash, immediately wonders if Frank means is referring to Spot. Confronted, Frank laughs, claiming to have forgotten that Spot existed, though he won't tell Jake what he actually has. Frank says he'll call Jake if he has any ideas about how could have stolen the leopard.

Frank also mentions that Judy has been distracted lately. Jake insults Frank, who laughs it off as good-natured ribbing. When Jake reveals Cordelia isn't home, Frank tries to pretend he had just forgotten Cordelia was in Timbuktoo, but it is clear this is new information to him.

## **Guest Starring**

* Joe Morales as Theodore
* Shane Stefanchik as Frank Berry

## **Re-run**

This episode was re-run at the Columbus Arts Festival 2019, with Sean Taylor guest narrating and Nick Arganbright subbing in as Theodore. It was not changed substantially.
Homesick for the Holidays

"Homesick for the Holidays" is the sixth episode of *Universe Journey*Season One and the sixth episode of the segment overall. It was performed on December 12th, 2015 as the opening segment of Show VI. It was released as podcast episode 25.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Previous episode: "Weekend at Commander Sanders'"

Next episode: "March to War Part I: The Barren World"

## **The Story**

A Christmas vampire gets loose on the *Thrifty*.

## **Guest Stars**

* Joe Morales as Commander Chris
* Addie Peelle as Fitzgerald "Fitzy" Fitzsimmons

## **Trivia**

* This episode was inspired by the original *Star Trek* episode "The Man Trap."
Show XCIII

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

A new season of *The Topnotch Tangler* kicked off with the third adventure featuring The Pall. *Life With a Voice Actor* finally brought its long-running first season to a close. *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* returned for a long run of consecutive episodes. There was also a new *Universe Journey* and four "commercials," counting the intro.

Former troupe member Dan Condo ended up not being available, so Ben Neidenthal and Sam Clements covered his returning roles of The Pall and Ted. Dan's part as Logan was played pre-recorded. Dan recorded the other roles for the podcast releases.

Grace Wilson joined the troupe as of this month.

## **Segments**

* Intro *The News* "Long Breaks"
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "The Pall is Left Out"
* Commercial *Three Men* "Under Her Eye"
* *Life With a Voice Actor* "Producer's Perfect Finale" Written by Samantha Stark
* Commercial *Awkward Moments in IABD History* "Endemic" Written by Megan Overholt
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Somebody Save Me"
* Commercial *Princess Patty* "Storybooks"
* *Universe Journey* "The Swelling Ground"

## **Performers**

Darren Esler narrated the show, and also played the cameraman in *Life With a Voice Actor,* Carnok in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, and Darren in *Three Men.*

Absent troupe members: Chase McCants

## **Guest Stars**

* Anthony Cisco played Kangaroo Jack in *The Topnotch Tangler.* He was the one hundred fifteenth guest star and this was his third appearance.
* Dan Condo returned as Logan in *Life With a Voice Actor,* The Pall in *The Topnotch Tangler*, and Ted in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One.* He played those last two roles only in the podcast version of the episodes. He was the very first guest star for the series, and this was his third appearance since departing the cast in early 2022.
* Mariah Piña played Corinth in *Universe Journey.* She was the guest star and this was her first appearance.
* Anna Stiles returned as Bad Rap in *The Topnotch Tangler* and Helga in *Life With a Voice Actor.* She was the forty-second guest star and this was her seventeenth appearance.
* Ariel Wiles returned as Montana in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*. She was the ninth guest star and this was her fourth appearance.
God Man

"God Man" is the first episode of *Universe Journey* Season One and the first installment of the series overall. It was performed July 11, 2015 as the opening segment of Show I at Packrat Comics in Hilliard, Ohio. It was also the first episode of the Radio Hour podcast, released on January 3, 2016. Here is the podcast episode.

Written and directed by Jerome Wetzel

Next episode: "Awshucks, Awshucks"

## **The Story**

Kahkay takes command of the *A.S.S. Thrifty* and meets his crew. One such member is the XO, Kahkay's old pal Garry Marshall. Garry has seen better days, and copes with his depression by making lots of references to his 20th century namesake, the producer. Still, Kahkay is glad to be with his friend, whom he certainly likes better than all the losers Adm. Jamieson has stuck him with. Especially science officer M-, who protests that he is evil a bit too much.

Excited to get started, Kahkay orders the starsheep off, without its chief medical officer, to a deserted planet. While exploring, Garry is taken over by an energy-based being named Zeusifer. Zeusifer takes over the *Thrifty* for his own purposes, but pushes the engines too hard and damages them. He soon becomes unstable in Garry's body, so Kahkay takes Zeusifer/Garry back to the deserted planet in a shuttle, where the being explodes. Thankfully, the *Thrifty* shows up and rescues Kahkay before Zeusifer can find a new host.

## **Trivia**

* Doctor Awshucks does not appear in this episode, and is not even the chief medical officer yet. The original chief medical office is not named, but quits after being left on Earth.
* There are many, many references to the work of producer/writer Garry Marshall in this episode.
* This episode is a parody of the original *Star Trek* pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before," which also feature's the captain's old pal being taken over by an energy-based life form. Captain Kirk is forced to fight and kill Gary Mitchell on a deserted planet to prevent the being from getting out.
* In "Where No Man Has Gone Before," the tombstone Gary Mitchell makes for Captain Kirk reads 'James R. Kirk." For the rest of the series, Kirk is known as 'James T. Kirk.' In tribute, Captain Kahkay's middle initial changes frequently throughout the series.
* Most of the dialogue from this episode appears in the *Universe Journey* novel, *Love's Lust Lost*, which reveals the unspoken thoughts of crewmen, including Kahkay and Garry, during these events.
Get Away

"Get Away" is the eighth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season three) and the twenty-eighth episode of the series overall. It was performed on January 12, 2019 as the second segment of Show XLIII. It was released as podcast episode 212.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "The Shadowy Figure"

Next episode: "FFN's Date Night: Kim and Carl"

## **Guest Stars**

* Stephen Woosley as Mickey
* Katie Boissoneault as Lt. Christine Smith
* Dan Condo as beachgoer
Comfest 2021

*It's All Been Done Radio Hour* returned to Comfest for the fourth time in 2021 for their eighteenth non-monthly show. Due to coronavirus concerns, Comfest was held virtually the weekend of June 27 - June 29, 2021, and shows were posted in their entirety for the audience to view at their leisure, as well as through a live stream.

*Radio Hour*'s forty-minute show was edited together by Jerome Wetzel from Show LXVII, which was directed by Kristin Green, with a new introduction recorded by Jerome, but nothing new was performed. The show's video version was only available to Patreon donors and ticket buyers, while the edited version for Comfest was made public.

Much of the show was rearranged. The intro featuring Shane Stefanchik and Katie Boissoneault was retained, followed by February's "Welcome to Our Show" version, which included cast member Megan Overholt, still a guest star when this was originally performed. Then the third segment was the first one included, followed by the first commercial, an original song from the fourth segment (just the song), the third commercial, and ending with the first segment.

Because the show was taken wholly from another performance, no audio release or podcast episode was put out.

A couple of troupe members shown in the opening credits do not appear since they were only in parts of the show not included. The video featured guest stars Anna Stiles, Rachel Cagle, J.T. Walker, and J.K. Jordan.

## **Segments**

* Intro / Welcome to our Show
* *The Topnotch Tangler* "The Pall in Baby Bomb"
* Commercial *The Nubes* "Technical Director"
* Song "Fell" from *Universe Journey* "A Neu Hope" Music composed and instrumentals performed by Kristin Green, vocals by Nathan Haley
* Commercial "Anthony's Massage Parlor" Written by J.K. Jordan
* *Travels With T.I.M.* "The Space Station"
Becky Beaver

Becky Beaver is a character in *Maisy Muskrat*, an animated series that was made in the world of *Life With a Voice Actor*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**Actor:** unknown (not heard)

**Mention:** #1.02 "Maisy Meets Her Maker"

## **Story**

Becky Beaver lives in or near a pond where Maisy Muskrat, Delia Duck, Fred Frog, and Todd Turtle reside. She is mentioned by Todd when Maisy asks her friends to name words that begin with D. Todd says 'dam,' and when Maisy thinks he just swore, says he's talking about Becky Beaver's dam.
Final Four

"Final Four" is the tenth and final episode of the main series of *The Scary Dead*. It was performed on May 13th, 2017 as the final segment of Show XXIII and was released as podcast episode 109.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Descent Into Chaos"

Next episode: TBD (continuation coming in 2022)

## **The Story**

The two groups tear each other apart amid the zombies.

## **Guest Stars**

* Nick Arganbright as Zak
* Ryan Yohe as Spencer
* Seamus Talty as Randy
* Dallas Ray as Jon
* Nathan Haley as Steven
* Katelyn Hamilton as Karyn
* Keith Jackson as The Senator
* Samantha Stark as Casey
* Shannon Marie Watts as Meredith
* Shane Stefanchik as Larry
* Joe Morales as Joey
* Amanda Iman as Liz
* Dan Condo, Kristin Green, Addie Peelle, Virgil Von Hartzel, Kyle Mason, Brian Skeel, and Nikki Smith as zombies

## **Trivia**

* This episode once again involved the entire cast that month, including guest stars, this time with many of them playing zombies.
Columbus Podcast Festival 2017

*It's All Been Done Radio Hour* performed at the inaugural Columbus Podcast Festival. It was the fifth non-monthly show, and was performed in the Green Room at the Short North Stage on Thursday, April 27th at 9:30PM. the show was 25 minutes long, and completely new, with just one segment and one (mid-segment) commercial. It was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

The entire performance was released as a single podcast episode, #104.

While the microphones and equipment on stage were IABD's, the recording was actually done by the festival itself, a rarity for the show.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Dirt's Women"
	+ *Commercial* *Georgie's Jabs* "Podcasters Ricky and Bobby"
I, Bork

"I, Bork" is the fifth episode of *Mystery Dream Team* (season one) and the fifth episode of the series. It was performed on May 9, 2020 as the fourth (of five) segments of Show LIX, the second short of the series. It was released as podcast episode 296.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Creature From the Black Lagoon"

Next episode: "Father's Day"

## **Trivia**

* Andi did not appear in this episode.
Delia Duck

Delia Duck is a character in *Maisy Muskrat*, an animated series that was made in the world of *Life With a Voice Actor*, a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*.

**Actor:** unknown (played by Shannon Marie Watts)

**Appearance:** #1.02 "Maisy Meets Her Maker"

## **Story**

Delia Duck lives in a pond with Maisy Muskrat, Fred Frog, and Todd Turtle. Delia is easily frightened and sometimes a bit annoying. She hates frisbee golf, and thinks skydiving is too dangerous. In "Maisy Meets Her Maker," Delia suggests they learned about the letter D, and the others agree. Delia suggests several words that begin with D. Delia also mentions that there is a fraught and bloody history between ducks and dogs, as well as between ducks and cats.

This may explain why Delia is initially frightened when Colin Cat emerges. but she soon judges him nice and decides to forget history. Until Colin eats Maisy's head, and Delia says history was right. Luckily, Colin is full for the moment, and Delia befriends him so he will not eat her. She calls Colin smart.
False Flag Day

"False Flag Day" is the fifth episode of *Morning Show* (Season Two)*,* a segment of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour,* and the fifteenth episode of the series overall. It was performed on September 25th, 2021 as the first segment in Show LXXV. It was released as podcast episode 374.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Samantha Stark

Previous episode: "Tear Down"

Next episode: "Brooks Dylan"

## **Guest Starring**

* Joe Morales as Guy Norris
* Samantha Stark as Danielle
Comfest 2016

*It's All Been Done Radio Hour* performed at Comfest on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 4PM in the Peace Tent, a brutally hot day. It was the third non-monthly show, a sixty minute performance, and it was written and directed by Jerome Wetzel.

The show consisted of a new episode of *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*, new commercials, and two re-run segments. Some roles had substitute casting based on troupe availability, and one key role was even gender-swapped.

During *Universe Journey*, Samantha Stark made an in-the-moment decision to roll off the back of the stage while playing a dead body. The monsters in *Daniel Kravitz* promptly followed suit, repeating the visual gag three times.

## **Segments**

* *Universe Journey* "Weekend at Commander Sanders'"
* Commercial *Georgie's Jabs* "John the Botanist"
* *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One* "Three's Company"
* Commercial *Robbie* "Robbie Sells Comfest T-shirts"
* *Pornstar Detectives* "And the Case of the Missing Dildo"
Guy Norris

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

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

**Number of appearances:** 1

**Actor:** Joe Morales

## **Story**

Guy is a co-worker of Shelly's who she begins hooking up with at her place. He isn't pleased to be woken up early on a Sunday morning so she can watch TV ("Tear Down").
And the Case of the Missing Career

"And the Case of the Missing Career" is the fourth episode of *Pornstar Detectives* Season Two and the twelfth installment of the series overall. It was performed January 14, 2017 as the closing segment of Show XIX. It was released as podcast episode 87.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Gather 'Round the Fire"

Next episode: "Back to Work"

## **Guest Starring**

* Joe Morales as Jeff
* RJ Van Sickle as Craig
* Shannon Marie Watts as Linda

## **Trivia**

* Dallas Ray's Bruce does not appear in this episode.
Chase McCants

Chase McCants is an original and current troupe member of *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. He was the first person to take over directing duties in the second year of the show and formalize the position. He performs the theme song to *Pornstar Detectives*, as well the segment he stars in, *Packer & Ratcliff*.

Chase is also the lead singer and writer for the band, So Long, Stargazer, which performed live for Show XIII.

Chase's *Meet the Cast* podcast episode was the ninth of that series, released as podcast episode 53.

## **Characters**

### **Main Characters**

* Echo Jake "Jay" Jamieson in *Universe Journey* (lead season 7-present; recurring seasons 5-6).
* Chase in *Life Advice.*
* Boss in *Awkward Moments in Meeting History*

#### Retired Main Characters

* Who Grappa in *Universe Journey* (seasons one through three, recurring season four and after).
* Coco in *The Scary Dead.*
* James Packer in *Packer & Ratcliff.*

### **Recurring Characters**

* Captain Comptroller in *The Topnotch Tangler.*
* Arnold Armstrong in *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*.
* Dr. What in *Life With a Voice Actor.*
* Chase in *The Directors*.
* Wayne Bench in *Privates.*

#### Commercials

* Chase in "Quarantine Filler."
* Kenneth in *Halftime Report* "Three-Quarters Report."
* Editor in "Yes, Virginia."
* Chase in *Awkward Moments in IABD History* "Axe Man."
* Chase in *The Nubes/The News* "9/11" and "Missing Foley."

#### *Daniel Kravitz, Chosen One*

* Detective Porter in "Witch Hunt."
* U.L.P. operative in "Young Rufus."
* The Real Josh Wallace in "Two Worlds."

#### *Itsahlbend Theatre*

* Peasant in "Two Princesses."
* Master in "Teeny-Weeny: Baa Baa Black Sheep."
* Chamberlain #2 in "Macbeth."

#### *Pornstar Detectives*

* Anthony R. Elsa in "And the Case of the Missing Dildo" (rerun at Comfest 2016)
* Chase the Theme Song Singer in *2019* "Year of Hell."

#### *Travels With T.I.M.*

* Lelan in "Family Ties."
* Nasan in "Captain Oho."

#### *Universe Journey*

* Nerz in "Sacrifice."
* Grrl in "The Great M- Caper."

## **Directing**

Chase was the second troupe member to sign on to direct *Radio Hour*, the first formally, and is currently part of the rotating directing team, though he only directs the December show now. He has directed the following live shows:

* Show XVI
* Show XVII
* Show XVIII
* Show XIX
* Show XX
* Show XXIII
* Show XXV
* Show XXX
* Show XXXII
* Show XXXIV
* Show XXXVIII
* Show XLII
* Show LIV
* Show LXVI
* Show LXXVIII
* Show XC
Best Laid Plans

"Best Laid Plans" is the ninth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season five) and the fifty-first episode of the series overall. It was performed on October 30th, 2021 as the fourth segment in Show LXXVI. It was released as podcast episode 383.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Kristin Green

Previous episode: "Aftermath"

Next episode: "Teamwork"

## **The Story**

Kim and Carl go wedding planning with The Wholesome Honey and Caped Caperer.

## **Guest Stars**

* Wendy Parks as The Wholesome Honey
* Kacie Iuvara as The Caped Caperer
* Shane Stefanchik as Office Esposito
* Marianne Dean Jackson as Dr. Noa
* Nick Arganbright as The Mighty Vole
Astronaut Jake

*Astronaut Jake* is a commercial segment in *It's All Been Done Radio Hour*. Jake claims to be a 'real-live' astronaut. Premiering in 2018, he is the third in a series of such characters, the first being *Cowboy Joe*. Jake 'sells' IABD-brand products that relate to his space theme. Each episode title is the product he is selling. He is often annoyed by children who question his words.

### **Other Characters**

* Anne played by Kristin Green (episode #1). Anne is a young girl who doesn't know what shoe polish is.
* Jerry played Joe Morales (episode #2). Jerry is a young boy who points out Jake is using a slogan copy-written by another company.
* Richie played by Sam Clements (episode #3). Richie is a rich kid.

## **Episodes**

### **Reruns**

"Telescope" was re-run at the Columbus Arts Festival 2018 with the same performers. "Ice-cream" was rerun at the Columbus Arts Festival 2019 with Shane Stefanchik subbing as Jerry.
Gather 'Round the Fire (The Scary Dead episode)

"Gather 'Round the Fire" is the eighth episode of *The Scary Dead*. It was performed on December 10th, 2016 as the third segment of Show XVIII and was released as podcast episode 83.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Chase McCants

Previous episode: "Worlds Collide"

Next episode: "Descent Into Chaos"

## **Guest Stars**

* Nathan Haley as Steven
* Katelyn Hamilton as Karyn
* Keith Jackson as The Senator
* Shannon Marie Watts as Meredith
* Shane Stefanchik as Larry
Back to Work

"Back to Work" is the fifth episode of *Pornstar Detectives* Season Two and the thirteenth installment of the series overall. It was performed April 8, 2017 as the closing segment of Show XXII. It was released as podcast episode 103.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Nick Arganbright & Katie Boissoneault

Previous episode: "And the Case of the Missing Career"

Next episode: "Three's Company"

## **Guest Starring**

* Virgil Von Hartzel as Hans
* Dan Condo as Stanley
* Karen Perta as Sandra
* Marianne Dean Jackson as Chase's stalker

## **Trivia**

* Dallas Ray's Bruce does not appear in this episode.
Gone In a Flash

"Gone In a Flash" is the fourth episode of *The Topnotch Tangler* (season three) and the twenty-fourth episode of the series overall. It was performed on June 9th, 2018 as the second segment of Show XXXVI. It was released as podcast episode 177.

Written by Jerome Wetzel

Directed by Nick Arganbright

Previous episode: "Office Party"

Next episode: "Lt. Carson's Seat Belt PSA"

## **The Story**

The Tangler has some help against The Terrible Teleporter.

## **Guest Stars**

* Marianne Dean Jackson as The Terrible Teleporter.

## **Trivia**

* Virgil began what was intended to be a series lead role of Michael Vern in this episode, but ended up only recurring.
* The 'flash' part of the title is a reference to the DC comic book hero, who has a similar power to Carson's.