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Tales from the LabyrinthThe Tour of Four - The Athenaeum of Ancients We cross over to the Blue path as Boston, the haunted adventurer, reckons with the price of reckless ambition, a buried history, and a dark passenger.2025-07-0428 min
Tales from the LabyrinthThe Tour of Four - Song of Samyra Part IISamyra's path draws to an epic conclusion as revelations of their past collide with their dark and dangerous present.2025-01-0119 min
Tales from the LabyrinthThe Ghosts in the GraveyardWhile in route to participate in the famed Tour of Four, a Knight named Ser Valentine, her squire Cassandra, and their prisoner Arden encounter a strange traveler who tells them tall tales of the past-and possible future-of Alceus.2024-11-0133 min
Tales from the LabyrinthThe Tour of Four - Song of Samyra Part IThe Tour veers into the Red path with Samyra, the hopeful warrior, as they face both the tests of the Labyrinth and the twists of their legacy. 2024-09-2618 min
Tales from the LabyrinthThe FountainTwo strangers from different time periods become traveling companions when they find themselves lost in the giant labyrinth. While attempting to find a way out, they stumble upon a mysterious fountain being watch over by a stone guardian who promises them anything desire... for a price.2024-08-231h 00
Tales from the LabyrinthThe Tour of Four - The Kingdom of Glass Part IIMarek confronts his destiny within the heart of the maze as familial secrets are finally brought into the light and, with it, the destruction of the Labyrinth itself.2024-07-2418 min
Stage WhisperWhisper in the Wings Episode 564For the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we continue our coverage of the “Turn the Lights On” Festival featuring several of the shows from this year’s New York City Fringe Festival. This time we are speaking with playwright/director Tony Patryn, about his wonderful piece, The Fountain. This was such a great time learning more about his piece, and gaining some fantastic insight from our guest as well! So make sure you tune in and turn our to support this wonderful cause, and take in this fantastic show!The FountainNow...2024-07-1033 min
VillainologyEpisode 24: Biff Tannen"Why don't you make like a tree.... and get outta here."
This week, singer/songwriter Ronnie Gross Jr. takes us back to the future as we inconspicuously observe the boisterous bully of Hill Valley: Biff Tannen.
Son of a Bitch (Everything's Fine): https://open.spotify.com/track/0WrWO2FxakhIe8iwJ2i7ma?si=a200269a0b2c4d13
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Special thanks to our first Patreon subscriber, Casey Cotter!
Villainology is now under the banner of patr...2024-06-2232 min
Tales from the LabyrinthThe Tour of Four - The Kingdom of GlassThe Tour continues down the Green path with Merek, the bastard prince. As he ventures further into the infinite maze, the ghosts of his past begin to manifest in terrible ways.2024-06-2120 min
Tales from the LabyrinthThe Tour of Four - The Maze in the MirrorFour adventurers, each searching for something of immeasurable value, enter the Labyrinth as contestants in a harrowing tradition known as The Tour of Four. But only time will tell who, if any, will emerge.2024-05-2116 minVillainologyEpisode 23: McLeach"These are NOT Joanna eggs!"
This week, High School Lullaby's Dave Stishan takes us down under to discuss the pernicious poacher of the Australian Outback: Percival C. McLeach.
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Special thanks to our first Patreon subscriber, Casey Cotter!
Villainology is now under the banner of patrynize productions (https://www.patrynize.com/)! We have several other projects that we are...2024-05-1723 minVillainologyEpisode 22: The Joker
"Without Batman, crime has no punchline!"
We're trying to stifle our laughter as Max Henry shows us how we wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised Gotham's very own Clown Prince of Crime: The Joker.
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Special thanks to our first Patreon subscriber, Casey Cotter!
Villainology is now under the banner of patrynize productions (https://www.patrynize.com/)! We have several other projec...2024-05-0422 min
Tales from the LabyrinthThe Man in the BoxDive into the Forgotten Depths of the Labyrinth for the first time as our heroes from Guild 437 discover that even the most common occurrences in the Labyrinth can lead to the most unexpected results. 2024-04-2033 minVillainologyEpisode 21: JAWS"You yell barracuda, everybody says, "Huh? What?" You yell shark... then we've got a panic on our hands on the Fourth of July."
For our season premiere, Megan Borkes dives into the bellies of the alarming antagonists of Amity Island: Bruce the Shark and Mayor Larry Vaughn.
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Villainology is now under the banner of patrynize productions (https://www.patrynize.com/)! We have several other projects that we are so excited to share with you all, including two other podcasts:
2024-04-2026 min
Stage WhisperWhisper in the Wings Episode 404We begin winding down our preliminary coverage of the New York City Fringe Festival here on Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, but the amazing creativity of the shows does not let up! On this episode we were joined by more performers from shows being put on at the 14Y Theater. This was such a fun and exciting group of artists, so make sure you tune in to this conversation and get your tickets now!New York City Fringe FestivalApril 3rd- 21st@ Under St. Marks, The Wild Project and 14...2024-03-2546 minVillainologyEpisode 9: Umbridge"You have been told that a certain dark wizard is at large once again. This is a lie."
Hem hem... you may wish to join us this week as Lauren Culver dredges up that malevolent mistress of the Ministry: Dolores Umbridge.
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2024-01-0433 minVillainologyEpisode 20: Ice King"I just wanted to be loved!"
Come along with me and Justin Chesney as we discuss the snowbound sovereign of the Ice Kingdom in the Land of Ooo: the Ice King from "Adventure Time."
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2021-03-0532 minVillainologyEpisode 19: Thrawn"Never make the mistake of believing forbearance equates to acceptance, or that all positions are equally valid."
On today's episode, Arthur Rowan takes us to a galaxy far, far away to discuss the azure aesthete of the Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral Thrawn.
The Totally Super Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Y7Vd7EnWFOtwbbUxOgLf?si=ntW45D-pR5C27veh6XqqyQ
Rowan the Bard: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYZHtxNfjmrrSkVwuzY2Ew
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2021-02-2641 minVillainologyEpisode 18: Sheriff of Nottingham"Why a spoon, cousin?"
"Because it's dull, you twit, it'll hurt more."
On this episode, Jason Blackwater steals our attention to discuss the avaricious antagonist of Sherwood Forest, the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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2021-02-1919 minVillainologyEpisode 17: Claudius"Oh, my offence is rank. It smells to Heaven. It hath the primal eldest curse upon ’t, A brother’s murder."
Aryn Mello Pryor invades our proverbial kingdom today to discuss that fratricidal figurehead of Denmark: Claudius, from William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
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2021-02-1221 minVillainologyEpisode 16: Jason Voorhees*ch ch ch, ah ah ah*
Today, Ross Lampert kicks down our podcast door to talk about the aquatic antagonist of Camp Blood and everyone's favorite momma's boy: Jason Voorhees.
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Other podcasts we recommend supporting:
Knight Cap Audio Plays
The Reincarnated Radio Podcast
Say Hello!
The Amateur Detective Club
Pitch This...2021-02-0555 minVillainologyEpisode 15: Ben Linus"There are consequences to being chosen because destiny, John, is a fickle bitch."
Join us as we welcome Kevin L. Martin to the show to discuss the cunning and calculating foil to the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815: Ben Linus, from ABC's LOST.
2021-01-2929 minVillainologyEpisode 14: Poison Ivy"Nature always wins."
Today we welcome Fredy Ruiz to the podcast as we discuss the sultry and succulent eco-terrorist herself: Poison Ivy.
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2021-01-2232 minVillainologyEpisode 13: Ghostface"Now, Sid, don't you blame the movies. Movies don't create psychos. Movies make psychos more creative!"
Today we dip into the slasher genre with Casey Cotter Mousseau as we discuss the maniacal meta-murderer with cinematic flair: Ghostface.
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2021-01-1521 minVillainologyEpisode 12: Hyde"And I feel I'll live on forever, with Satan himself by my side! And I'll show the world that tonight and forever the name to remember's the name Edward Hyde!"
Happy New Year! We are back this week with DC's Legends of Tomorrow star Shayan Sobhian to discuss the homicidally hideous Edward Hyde, specifically from the Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde!
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For information on Black Lives Matter, please visit: https://bla...2021-01-0838 minVillainologyEpisode 11: Percy Wetmore"Dead man! We got a dead man walking, here!"
Before we take a break for the holidays, we welcome the immensely talented Alex Brightman to the podcast as we discuss the sniveling sociopath of the Green Mile: Percy Wetmore.
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For information on Black Girls Code, please visit: https://www.blackgirlscode.com/donations.html...2020-12-1133 minVillainologyEpisode 10: Kai Proctor"At some point, in the very near future, you'll be made to understand how badly you misjudged me today."
This week, we dive into some unknown territory as Tony Patryn introduces us to the bewildering baron of Banshee, PA: Kai Proctor.
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2020-12-0434 minVillainologyEpisode 8: Medusa"You only have to look at the Medusa straight on to see her. And she's not deadly. She's beautiful and she's laughing."
We are BACK! This week, we welcome the brilliant Kaylin Seckel as we take a deeper look into the nuance of the glaring gorgon herself, Medusa. Trigger Warning: sexual assault (10:10-12:40)
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For more information on the New Wor...2020-11-2034 minVillainologyA Brief HiatusWe are off this week, but that doesn't mean your ears can't get their fix. Here are a few great podcasts that I think you'll love while you wait for us to return!
Say Hello!: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jqg78y9JUvVW9zpQRw8ay?si=tomKK47JTx65tXiVFcdxAg
The Reincarnated Radio Podcast: https://reincarnatedradio.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR0H_LKP1S6VYGH1fdCs8vs_QvXZmYd6qgsBbOXlYd0XE7yRrtqbB2xLsWs
Knight Cap Audio Plays: https://open.spotify.com/show/05fLEjSGLApesdnvkv7Kkg?si=9yseotGNSeGGOLVXNo7bfQ
2020-11-0901 minVillainologyEpisode 7: Voldemort"There is no good and evil, there is only power and those too weak to seek it."
This week, we welcome award-winning playwright Michael Knight as he casts a light on that serpentine sorcerer who must not be named, Lord Voldemort.
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To learn more about New Generation Theatrical, please visit: https://www.newgentheatrical.org/
To purchase Ember's Gifts, please visit: https://www.amazon...2020-11-0647 minVillainologyEpisode 6: Dracula"I never drink...wine."
This Halloween, we welcome theatrical savant Lane McLeod Jackson from Dunvegan Productions to give us his two cents on the veritably vicious vampire we know as Dracula.
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2020-10-3036 minVillainologyEpisode 5: Rasputin“When the bell tolls three times, it will announce that I have been killed. If I am killed by common men, you and your children will rule Russia for centuries to come; if I am killed by one of your stock, you and your family will be killed by the Russian people! Pray, Tsar of Russia. Pray."
Welcome to our fifth episode! Joining us this week is the incomparable Meghan Moroney, who sheds a fascinating light on the mysteriously mad monk: Rasputin.
To donate to the ACLU, please visit: https://action.aclu...2020-10-2358 minVillainologyEpisode 4: Javert"I am the law, and the law is not mocked!"
This week, we welcome the creator of Off The Beaten Path, Tory Doctor, as we gain some intriguing insight on the insidious Inspector Javert from Les Misèrables.
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2020-10-1628 minVillainologyEpisode 3: Doctor Doom"Now that you are powerless, you shall be treated the same as all my beloved subjects. You will obey every order, and be punished for every infraction, for the rest of your natural lives!"
Justin Mousseau from The Secret Library joins us as we explore the complexities that embody the lascivious Lord of Latveria: Doctor Doom.
To follow Justin on TikTok, please follow: @moos_0
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2020-10-0938 minVillainologyEpisode 2: Frollo“This is an unholy demon! I'm sending it back to Hell, where it belongs…”
Join us as we dive into the moral enigma that is Judge Claude Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, featuring Christian Vernon from Doors of Divergence.
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2020-10-0239 minVillainologyEpisode 1: Scar“Well, I was first in line…until the little hairball was born…”
Join us for our inaugural episode, featuring Tyler Riley from The Amateur Detective Club, as we discuss the Claudius of Pride Rock himself: Scar from Disney's The Lion King.
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2020-09-2530 min