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Hacks & WonksHacks & WonksRE-AIR: The Childcare Crisis with Dr. Stephan Blanford of Children’s AllianceOn this topical show re-air, Crystal welcomes Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation on childcare. They delve into the importance of childcare as an economic driver and its societal impacts through preparing kids for success in school and life. A review of the state of childcare in Washington reveals that this critical resource is often out-of-reach for those who need it most and looks at the factors that make it inaccessible and expensive. Crystal and Dr. Blanford then discuss how various stakeholders can make an impact on the issue at all levels of...2023-12-2629 minHacks & WonksHacks & WonksThe Childcare Crisis with Dr. Stephan Blanford of Children’s AllianceOn this Tuesday topical show, Crystal welcomes Dr. Stephan Blanford, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, for a wide-ranging conversation on childcare. They delve into the importance of childcare as an economic driver and its societal impacts through preparing kids for success in school and life. A review of the state of childcare in Washington reveals that this critical resource is often out-of-reach for those who need it most and looks at the factors that make it inaccessible and expensive. Crystal and Dr. Blanford then discuss how various stakeholders can make an impact on the issue at all levels of...2023-08-2929 minMonday MatineeMonday MatineeSonic Summerstock Replay: 13.2A: Sole Twin Audio's "The Turn of the ScrewThis week the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse begins it's first act with Rachel Pulliam and Sole Twin Audio's adaptation of "The Turn of the Screw" from their Patchwork Classics series. The cast for this epic includes Sharon Grünwald as Announcer, Ross Bernhard as The Whistler, Ted Bjorndal as Douglas, Karl Nordman as The Uncle, Tanya Rich as The Governess, Fiona Mack as Mrs. Grose, Melissa Fry as Flora, Taylor Johnson as Miles, Pete Lutz as Peter Quint, Lana O’Kell as Miss Jessel, Jerry Kokich, Anusia Battersby, Fiona Thraille, Tony Francis, and as the Patchwork Classics Voices Lillian Rachel, Ada...2023-05-011h 25The Sole Twin Audio NetworkThe Sole Twin Audio Network[Patchwork Classics] Season 1, Ep. 1 - The Turn of the Screw; Ft. Tanya Rich, Fionna Mackinnon, Ted Bjorndal, et al*Produced for Sole Twin Audios' Patchwork Classics especially for Jack Ward's Summerstock Playhouse...featuring David Ault. This can still be found at the Mutual Audio Network.  - Show Notes -  Company: Sole Twin Audios Series: Patchwork Classics, Episode 1 “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James Adapted as an audio play by Rachel Pulliam  Music by Ross Bernhardt Sound Engineer: Adam Blanford  Poem: How Shall I Greet My Love by Adam Blanford  Artwork: Cordelia Dreisonstok    CAST  Sharon Grünwald as Announcer Ross Bernhard as The Whistler Ted Bjorndal as D...2022-08-161h 23Sunday ShowcaseSunday ShowcaseSonic Summerstock Playhouse 13.2A:Sole Twin Audio's "The Turn of the ScrewThis week the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse begins it's first act with Rachel Pulliam and Sole Twin Audio's adaptation of "The Turn of the Screw" from their Patchwork Classics series. The cast for this epic includes Sharon Grünwald as Announcer, Ross Bernhard as The Whistler, Ted Bjorndal as Douglas, Karl Nordman as The Uncle, Tanya Rich as The Governess, Fiona Mack as Mrs. Grose, Melissa Fry as Flora, Taylor Johnson as Miles, Pete Lutz as Peter Quint, Lana O’Kell as Miss Jessel, Jerry Kokich, Anusia Battersby, Fiona Thraille, Tony Francis, and as the Patchwork Classics Voices Lillian Rachel, Ada...2022-07-101h 24Challenge AcceptedChallenge AcceptedEpisode 6: "Fight For What You Believe" with Becca CordesBecca Cordes shares her intimate story of baby loss and trisomy 18. Listeners are encouraged to take care of themselves around this sensitive subject. Theirs is a powerful story of emotion, hope and Valor. Becca shares about carrying her son after the diagnosis, how she supported her husband and children through the process and what she needed from others. She is an amazing example of a woman who has continued forward through pure heartbreak and held onto her faith and family through it all. She also shares her experience of having another baby shortly after her loss. If you are...2021-07-1332 minCHEATIES with Lace Larrabee and Katherine BlanfordCHEATIES with Lace Larrabee and Katherine BlanfordGIRL SCOUT KNOCK OUT w/ Melissa SarathyToday Lace and Katherine interview actor and comedian, Melissa Sarathy! Melissa takes us all back, wayyyyyy back to her Freshman year in high school. For Melissa, 9th grade was a time when her Girl Scout lessons weren't far behind her and her ability to fight a b*tch weren't too far into her future. This story is hilarious and totally unexpected and we hope you giggle as much as we all did. Enjoy, y'all!FOLLOW OUR GUEST ON IG: Melissa Sarathy CHECK OUT OUR GUEST'S ETSY PAGE: HEREFOLLOW US ON IG: CHEATIES PODCAST | Lace...2021-06-2255 min11th Hour Audio11th Hour AudioAnother Bad NightThank you for listening to "Another Bad Night," part of the 11th Hour Audio Challenge. Written by Adam Blanford Directed by Vincent King and Adam Blanford Featuring the voice talents of: Abby Rose as Melody Melissa Medina as Paige Adam Blanford as Riley Kassandra Cherry as Gainer Charlotte Norup as Phillips Rissa M. as Angel Persephone Rose as Seraphim #1 Sheila Morris (?) as Seraphim #2 Jesse Keeton as Zombie Vincent King as Lizard Man Kaitlyn Kliman as Devil Girl Karin Heimdahl as Mummy Paul Cotton as Vampire Brian Anderson as Maniac Steve Schneider as Cowboy and a collection of random dog...2020-10-3021 minGonsanto Industries: The Insomnia ProjectGonsanto Industries: The Insomnia ProjectHe Knows When You're AwakeSanta and his elves could use a little boost leading up to Christmas, and decide to enroll in The Insomnia Project.  A few of them start experiencing odd side effects, and the Gonsanto team is called in to the North Pole to sort out the mess. Warning: This episode contains chewing/mouth sounds and some violence Transcript: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dWPzfqce9RIDaVqspJ9wzWPSdza6aGkj Credits:  This episode’s writing, sound design, and production by Adam Blanford.   Sound effects provided by freesound.org (specifics listed at the end).  Theme music p...2019-12-2324 minGonsanto Industries: The Insomnia ProjectGonsanto Industries: The Insomnia ProjectHe Knows When You're AwakeSanta and his elves could use a little boost leading up to Christmas, and decide to enroll in The Insomnia Project.  A few of them start experiencing odd side effects, and the Gonsanto team is called in to the North Pole to sort out the mess. Warning: This episode contains chewing/mouth sounds and some violence Transcript: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1dWPzfqce9RIDaVqspJ9wzWPSdza6aGkj Credits:  This episode’s writing, sound design, and production by Adam Blanford.   Sound effects provided by freesound.org (specifics listed at the end).  Theme music p...2019-12-2324 min11th Hour Audio11th Hour AudioOne Bad NightMelody wakes up to a nightmare that only gets worse. Written by: Vincent King Script Editing by: Tarran Merlo Directed and Produced by: Adam Blanford Music by: Meghan Rose Scott Casting by: Persephone Rose and Jali Redwyne Artwork by: Bernie Nye Cast in order of Appearance Melody - Abby Rose Mark The Wolf - Stewart Moyer Skeleton # 1 - Kuren K Skeleton # 2 - Sarah McManus Skeleton # 3 - Vincent Fabbri Witch - Kaitlyn Kliman Dracula - Paul Cotton Goblin # 1 - Gary Scales Goblin # 2 - Gwendolyn Jensen Fernod/Monkey - Persephone Rose Frankenstein - Carlos Ortega Jr Wayne The Rat - Sheila...2019-10-3116 min