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Behind The Scenes At Darker Projects

Behind The Scenes at Darker Projects
A podcast series exploring the cast and crew of Darker Projects

If you're reading this page, you might already know that Darker Projects is one of the premiere sources of quality audio fiction on the internet. What you might not know is where a lot of these great ideas come from. This podcast brings you the voices of those responsible for the great content you hear on Darker Projects. Hear interviews from producers, composers, writers and actors. Have a look behind the scenes... at Darker Projects.

Series produced by Elie Hirschman
Post production team: Bill Hollweg, Tom Davis, and Dennis Cornelison
Theme music by Oakman's Dreamland

 

 
Episodes

Intro to Behind the Scenes at Darker Projects


Download (0:35, 0.5 MB, released 2006.10.13)


Episode 13: Eric Busby


Download (16:39, 22.8 MB, released 2008.11.13)

In this mini-episode, Dark Lord Eric Busby graces us with the knowledge of why Byron=Bishop, why Goth girls are hotter than ditzy blondes and why he's rooting for the end of society as we know it.

Featuring music by Machine's Way V2 - Find their Heavy Metal tunes at http://www.garageband.com/artist/machines_way_v2

Episode 12: Christopher Patrick Lydon


Download (36:56, 50.7 MB, released 2008.08.08)

The author of the Falcon Banner series shares with us some of his various addresses around the world, schools us in the ways of the 1-chapter-1-day rule, and lets us know whom we all have to thank for the continuation of his series.

Features music by Mazedude - go to http://www.mazedudemusic.com for more.
Also featured is Orange Light Through Broken Bottles by Wil Richardson with Lakeport Autoelectric.


Episode 11: Laura Post


Download (29:43, 40.8 MB, released 2008.07.15)

DP's most prolific actress picks her favorite DP series, pitches her idea for a Star Trek Musical and fills us in on how voice work in L.A. is different than voice work in Chicago.
Features music by Orange Oblivion. You can find them at http://www.myspace.com/orangeoblivion


Episode 10: 3 Authors


Download (22:50, 31.5 MB, released 2008.06.01)

Three of our authors (Miles Reid, Arman Borghem and Paul Mannering) speak out about this crazy fad called "audio theater" and how writing prose is different than writing for audio.


Episode 9: Chris Snyder


Download (14:54, 20.6 MB, released 2007.11.21)

Ever want to be a post-producer? Our audio guru, Chris Snyder, warns us of the dangers of getting into audio production at an early age, falling asleep with your headphones on, and improperly mixing footsteps.


Episode 8: Clym Angus and Matt Manning


Download (16:47, 23.2 MB, released 2007.08.19)

Clym Angus (Arch Duke Walker Von Karen from "The Falcon Banner") and Matt Manning (writer and actor at http://IsotopeAudio.co.uk) discuss the delicate intricacies of audio comedy, what to do with the stupid stuff in your mind, and whether yelling the word "BAGS" is funny.


Episode 7: David Ault


Download (21:17, 29.3 MB, released 2007.06.18)

David Ault chats with us from his linen closet all about acting classes, scaring underclassmen with goatees and having lunch with fictional characters.


Episode 6: Fiona Conn and Shire Smith


Download (28:35, 28.1 MB, released 2007.03.14)

Good friends Shire Smith and Fiona Conn describe the modern-day long-distance friendship, rehash their good times, define what a Henshin is, and just generally enjoy each other's company.


Episode 5: Alexander Davis on Making Money in Audio Drama


Download (18:16, 25.1 MB, released 2007.02.14)

Alexander Davis speaks about his new approach to audio theater and why getting money is better than not getting money.


Episode 4: Paul Mannering on Growing up a Kiwi


Download (12:53, 11.9 MB, released 2007.01.05)

Paul Mannering, our resident Kiwi, spins tales of sex and death on the farm, swimming over the edge of a continental shelf, and why babies and rats just don't mix.


Episode 3: Mark Bruzee on the Transition from Stage Acting to Voice Acting


Download (15:55, 14.6 MB, released 2006.12.07)

Mark Bruzee, actor of stage and voiceover, delights us with tales of his involvement in Darker Projects and the roots of Night Terrors and the Harbinger. Have a listen and find out the answer to the burning question: What do underpants have to do with voice acting?


Episode 2: Elie Hirschman on the He-Man: The Parody!


Download (21:30, 19.7 MB, released 2006.11.15)

Elie Hirschman, producer and writer of He-man: The Parody! riffs about his life-long love of an animated series, and takes us through the steps that it took to turn tragedy into comedy into travesty.


Episode 1: Judah Friese on the History of Darker Projects


Download (13:52, 12.8 MB, released 2006.10.13)

Voice actor Judah Friese inaugurates our podcast series by giving some insight into how Darker Projects came about, teases us with trivia about his involvement in DP, and clues us in on how it feels to play yourself in an audio drama.


Behind The Scenes at Darker Projects was concieved and produced by Elie Hirschman. Art by Bill Hollweg.

© 2008 Darker Projects