Jabberwocky Audio Theater All-in-One Audio Buffet

If you're one of our listeners who get us on Stitcher, we want you to know that service is closing on August 29th. Plus, we give you a few more updates on the goings on in Deepest Springfield aka the Tulgey Wood. Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

04/08/2023 • 02:30

Basel, August 2012. Switzerland’s most densely populated metropolis, famed as much for its cultural heritage as for its vital role in the Swiss banking and chemical industries. Situated at the border of Switzerland, Germany, and France, the city serves as a critical transit hub for cargo traffic on the Rhine river, a function that renders those with the skills to navigate the treacherous waterways especially vital… and one that may prove pivotal to the hastily-revised plans of a cabal of enigmatic conspirators. Near-to-retirement Swiss harbor pilot Klaus Brunner is nearly home after a long day’s work when he is called back to direct an unexpected late-night cargo ship departure. But what seems a routine if inconvenient assignment changes dramatically when he discovers the true nature of the cargo they’re carrying — and must take drastic action if he hopes to escape with his life. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains one use of “damn,” a few instances of “hell,” some “my God” exclamations (in English, German, and French), some fairly rude culture-specific slang, as well as a couple of instance of foreign-language saltiness. Plus assorted forms of sometimes-lethal violence (as well as implied and explicit threats thereof), gunshots, explosions, video game addiction, and cold calculations that adversely affect human lives. Click here for complete show notes.

20/01/2023 • 29:15

This interlude, available to Patreon backers tonight, 1/15/23 and to everyone 1/19/23, takes place between seasons two and three of Quroum. Learn more at JabberAudio.com! Click here for complete show notes.

15/01/2023 • 01:00

One last update for the year (probably) as we let you know about the new shows coming in 2023, starting in January... as well as a couple special marathons to wrap up this year. Music: “Frankincense & Myrrh” by Scott Buckley Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

22/11/2022 • 02:35

An update for September 2022 including: A thank you to everyone who supported us for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. (There’s always next year.) We’ll be airing at the Minnesota Webfest from September 25th to September 28th. We’ll be airing at the Miami Web Fest from September 29th to October 2nd. You can sign up for our mailing list on our website. You can get dozens of bonus goodies by backing us on Patreon. Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

14/09/2022 • 02:51

Here in July 2022 to let you know three things: We should be back on the terrestrial airwaves this month This month’s Patreon bonus segment is about the origins of Quorum character names. This month, we need you to go to https://www.podcastawards.com/ and nominate Quorum in the Fiction category for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

08/07/2022 • 02:45

Artistic Director Bjorn Munson gives a general update on the state of things in the Tulgey Wood in June 2022 (spoiler: some not good, but some good). Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

10/06/2022 • 02:51

Associate Artistic Director William R. Coughlan gives you an update on one of our new series in development as well as talking a bit more about this month’s bonus for Patreon backers. Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

11/03/2022 • 03:25

A brief update for February 2022. Learn a bit more about our current and future offerings with our promo reel at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/jat-promo-reel/ Plus learn more about this month’s Patreon bonus at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/quorum-chronicle/leaving-las-vegas/ Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

11/02/2022 • 02:19

July 2012. As events come to a head, Jimmy Harmon finds himself finally confronting the conspirators behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust. But as the situation escalates, Jimmy is forced to grapple with an uncomfortable realization — and the sudden loss of a key ally. Unable to escape, Jimmy finds himself in mortal peril as the plotters take whatever action they can to prevent their schemes from coming to light — in shockingly extreme fashion. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (“ass,” a few instances of “bitch” and “SOB,” JC’s name in vain, “crap” and descriptive variants thereof, “damn” and associated variations, including “GD,” “dumbass,” “jackass,” “pissant,” “screwed over,” multiple uses of “hell”), horse-race gambling, homicide by firearm, threatening with a gun, hand-to-hand violence with lethal outcome, unsafe flying (with a shameful lack of proper seatbelt usage), and nefarious scheming of the world-dominating variety. Click here for complete show notes.

24/12/2021 • 37:57

July 2012. Poker player Jimmy Harmon and his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman have at last uncovered the truth behind the White Bluff Restoration Trust’s plans. But knowing the truth and being able to prove it are different things entirely. Jimmy plans to return to his exclusive private poker game in an attempt to glean more information while Robin collects their evidence — a course that may be complicated by an ill-conceived betrayal of trust between the pair… and an unforeseen danger awaiting Jimmy. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (uses of “bitch” and “SOB,” several uses of “damn” and variations thereof, including “GD,” several uses of “hell” and descriptive forms thereof, “pissed,” “screw up” and “screwed over,” “Oh my God” as an exclamation, JC’s name taken in vain), horse-race gambling, torture and its aftermath, intimations of extramarital relations, wildly unrestrained gunfire, Hand-to-hand violence with lethal outcome, auto theft, vehicular assault, and homicide by firearm. Click here for complete show notes.

17/12/2021 • 32:07

July 2012. After escaping capture thanks to the timely intervention of driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon and Robin Freeman are forced to lick their wounds — both emotional and physical — and reconsider their actions. But a fortuitous realization may put them back on the course for truth — if Jimmy can convince a recalcitrant Eleanor to reveal more than she has been willing to share as of yet. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (“SOB,” “crap,” several uses of “damn” and associated variations, “sucks,” two uses of “hell,” “Oh my God” used as an exclamation, JC’s name in vain), gambling (horse racing), torture (and the aftermath thereof), vehicular assault, evading legal authorities by means of unsafe driving practices, and unrestrained gunplay. Click here for complete show notes.

10/12/2021 • 31:57

July 2012. Jimmy Harmon has uncovered a troubling connection between the work he has been doing for venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer and the ongoing danger that threatens his ex-girlfriend Robin Freeman. And digging through the secret papers of the mysterious real estate group implicated in these threats reveals little else. But in their quest to find more concrete evidence of wrongdoing, Jimmy and Robin may find themselves in far graver danger than either of them could anticipate. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (“crap,” several uses of “damn” and associated variations, “dumbass,” several mentions of “hell,” “pissed,” and using JC’s name in vain), horse-race gambling, breaking and entering, threatening with a gun and various sharp-bladed implements, torturing a character for information, and vehicular assault. Click here for complete show notes.

03/12/2021 • 30:51

July 2012. Jimmy Harmon and Robin Freeman have managed to find the hidden documents they’ve been seeking — but after finding themselves unexpectedly cornered by corrupt police detective Malone, they must find a way to escape the homicidal gunman. Moreover, Harmon is anxious to complete the perilous assignment he has taken on from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer… but he may discover his troubles are more connected than he realized. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (“SOB,” a few uses of variants of “damn,” three uses of “hell,” JC’s name taken in vain, use of “Godawful,” “screwed” and “screwed up”), gambling (horse racing), identity theft and trespassing, drinking alcohol (and a veiled reference to underage drinking), and two egregious instances of illegal parking. Click here for complete show notes.

26/11/2021 • 35:17

July 2012. Having eluded his ill-intentioned pursuers with the help of skilled performance driver Eleanor Wallis, Jimmy Harmon meets up with his ex-girlfriend Robin. Upon learning that her involvement in the sequence of events that led to her coworkers’ disappearance remains undiscovered, Jimmy hatches a plan to recover the hidden documentation that may shed light on the group’s hidden motives… a plan that requires the assistance of a less-than-reputable acquaintance from his Las Vegas days. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (two instances of “SOB,” severeal uses of “crap” or variants thereof, “screwed up,” “God” used as an exclamation, uses of “damn” and associated variations, use of JC’s name in vain, and two uses of “hell”), horse-race gambling (horse racing), a dead body, a surprisingly detailed depiction of identity theft, and trespassing. Click here for complete show notes.

19/11/2021 • 27:54

July 2012. After accepting an unusual assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer — a commission shared with the enigmatic Eleanor Wallis and the overtly dramatic Ken Ford — Jimmy Harmon finds himself in the crosshairs of a vicious killer. Narrowly escaping his assailant, Harmon must scramble to stay ahead of his pursuer while ensuring his fellow assignees avoid similar — and potentially lethal — consequences. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (one “SOB,” one “damn,” and two uses of “hell”), gambling (of the horse-track variety), malicious pistol-wielding, hand-to-hand violence, unlawful entry, the discovery of a dead body, evasion of legal authorities, and failure to properly obey the rules of the road (though seatbelts are thankfully employed). Click here for complete show notes.

12/11/2021 • 30:19

July 2012. After finally joining in on the most exclusive private poker game in Los Angeles — a goal for which he may have ulterior motives — Jimmy Harmon works to help his former girlfriend Robin unearth the sinister forces that may be killing her coworkers… without rendering her their next victim. In the meantime, he takes on a mysterious assignment from venture capitalist Anton Kreitzer, once again encountering the brash hustler Ken Ford and the enigmatic yet alluring Eleanor Wallis. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (several instances of “hell” and “damn” and variations thereof, “asshat,” JC’s name in vain, and “screw” in a non-explicit context), drinking of alcoholic beverages, gambling (poker and horse betting), discussion of breaking and entering, malicious threatening by pistol, and even more inscrutable Cockney dialect. Click here for complete show notes.

05/11/2021 • 29:15

July 2012. After keeping a low profile for months in Los Angeles, poker player Jimmy Harmon at last has the opportunity to gain a seat at an exclusive high-stakes underground game — but before he can join in, he must contend with the return of his former girlfriend Robin, desperate for his help after being unwittingly drawn into a mystery that may have led to murder… a mystery that may have her next on the killer’s list. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains semi-adult language (a few instances of “crap,” “damn” and variations thereof, and “hell,” JC’s name in vain, “piss,” and “screw” in a non-explicit context), the depiction of the unpleasant consequences of drinking (enough rum to blind a pirate), actual drinking (beer, in the absence of a Screaming Viking), irresponsible pistol use, references to murder, gambling (maybe not poker, depending on your definition, but horse racing and proposition betting definitely count), and a virtually indecipherable Cockney dialect. Click here for complete show notes.

29/10/2021 • 30:18

July 2012. After dealing with Las Vegas mobsters and other ambitious criminal elements, former online poker pro Jimmy Harmon has returned to his old haunts in Los Angeles. Eager to rebuild both his life and his bankroll, Jimmy finds himself drawn back into intrigue as he ventures into the world of Hollywood high-stakes underground poker — meeting potential allies and adversaries along the way… as well as an unexpected individual from his past. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains gambling (if you consider poker gambling — but betting on horse races definitely falls into that category), drinking alcoholic beverages (quality Scotch, a Harvey Wallbanger, and as it turns out, a fair amount of rum), cigar smoking, a reference to illegal drug use, irresponsible pistol wielding, and multiple instances of semi-adult language (“ass” and “dumbass,” several uses of “damn,” “SOB” and “hell,” use of JC’s name in vain, “dicking,” and “crap”). Click here for complete show notes.

22/10/2021 • 27:30

A professional poker player finds himself embroiled in a deadly plot involving everyone from gangsters to nefarious government agents. A bicycle messenger on her last day must avoid both schemers intend on foiling her final delivery and the malicious antics of her courier competitors. All while a mysterious cabal of conspirators manipulates events behind the scenes. Join us as we revisit the events of “The Gambler’s Tale: Outstanding Debts” and “The Messenger’s Tale” in advance of “The Gambler’s Tale: All That Glitters.” Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggestedContains semi-adult language (several instances of “hell” and “damn” and variations thereof, including GD, “crap,” “pissant,” “half-assed,” several uses of SOB, JC’s name in vain, and “Oh my God” used as an exclamation), fisticuffs, multiple incidents of gunfire, car-bombing, several instances of vehicular assault (up to and including homicide), kidnapping, discovery of a dead body, intimations of murder, references to exotic dancing and prostitution, references to illegal drug use, several instances of unsafe driving (and biking), and conspiracy with a shocking lack of care for its violent consequences. Click here for complete show notes.

15/10/2021 • 30:17

Associate Artistic Director William R. Coughlan has a lot to share while wearing his hat as writer/director of Quorum. Go ahead and give it a listen, but in the meantime, our new dedicated podfeed for Quorum is live! (RSS feed is here). Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

21/09/2021 • 05:47

Bjorn and Bill talk about how 2020 changed up how we make audio fiction here at Jabberwocky Audio Theater, and we do a deep dive into Quorum. Rated AD-G for general audiences We’re basically just talking. Click here for complete show notes.

23/07/2021 • 27:23

Take a break from Poe and give a listen to a lesser known work by H.G. Wells: “The Flowering of the Strange Orchid,” first published in the Pall Mall Budget, August 2, 1894. Rated AD-G for general audiences Contains bloodsucking, botany, and an idle British gentleman. Click here for complete show notes.

16/07/2021 • 25:01

We continue our versions of Poe short stories, with “The Black Cat,” first published in the Saturday Evening Post, August 19th, 1843. Tal Aviezer appears courtesy of Red Monkey Theater Group. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains the torture and killing of an animal as well as a human murder. Click here for complete show notes.

14/05/2021 • 24:04

We continue our series with more Edgar Allan Poe and a short story perfect for audio, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” first published in James Russel Lowell’s The Pioneer, January 1843. Tegan Ashton Cohan appears courtesy of Howl at the Moon Audio. Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested Contains murder, dismemberment, and someone who insists they are not mad a bit too much. Click here for complete show notes.

07/05/2021 • 20:25

It's almost summer, and we wanted to let you know about some new episodes airing soon, plus progress on Quorum. Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

06/05/2021 • 01:58

It’s Spring 2021 and time to update you on what we’re up to in Deepest Springfield. This March, we’re working on Quorum and also expanding the world of Rogue Tyger. For the bio and character portrait of Grannie Kochowa, check out: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2021/03/17/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-grainne-kochowa/ Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

20/03/2021 • 02:44

A new year and a new update for what’s up in Deepest Springfield for January 2021. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @JabberAudio. And check out the bio and character portrait of Dr. Shen Enling at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2021/01/10/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-shen-enling/ Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

11/01/2021 • 03:26

An update for December 2020. We briefly update what we’ve been up to including new entries in the Encyclopedia of the Imperium on jabberaudio.com. If you want the specific link to Aidan Vosky’s expanded encyclopedia entry, it's at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2020/12/09/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-aidan-vosky/ Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

12/12/2020 • 02:19

An update for November 2020. We talk about some of the added entries to Rogue Tyger’s Encyclopedia of the Imperium and other goodies you can check out on our website, jabberaudio.com. If you want the specific link to Reg Macorum’s expanded encyclopedia entry, it’s at: https://www.jabberaudio.com/2020/11/16/imperium-encyclopedia-in-depth-reg-macorum/ Rated AD-G for general audiences Click here for complete show notes.

17/11/2020 • 02:57