22 DEC 2023 · MIDNIGHT IN THE BACKROOMS What if a dead mall was literally a *dead* mall? Chris and Victoria find themselves in the mall they worked in as teenagers, stuck in the same snowed-in day in 1998 that never ends. The Evergreen Glen Mall, or as it’s known on the other side, it’s the EverMall! Their old friends are back, as are stores they thought long gone. Mall information is vague and cryptic. Their coworkers seem content to stay there forever. Their case manager is too busy swiping right on straight guys who manage to not have a dead fish in their profile. And there’s something ominous and creepy about that Things Recalled store. No one’s ever in there, but no one ever was when it was open and alive either. There has to be more to life… or whatever… than this, right? Is anyone else out there? WRITTEN BY Marissa McCool, Don Ford, Jr., Eric Hanna EDITED AND CAST BY Marissa McCool CAST VICTORIA - Marissa McCool CHRIS - Don Ford, Jr. CLAIRE - Amy Withawhy ELLE - Bernard Naasz WASHBURN - Asdis Karsbarn MANDY - Ari Stillman DON - Tony Opelt EMERSON - Eric Hanna DEAD MALL URBEXER - Eric Hanna CONDUCTOR - Gem Newman HAROLD - Tony Opelt BARBARA - Tony Opelt TICKET TAKER - Laura Creek Newman THERESA - Jodi Rehlander JULIAN - Jonathon Rehlander AD READ NARRATORS - Don Ford, Jr., Tony Opelt MUSIC Playlist of all music here: https://youtu.be/VA8Jbs6_GqA?si=_LZnHYz1crHeFe6y All credit for music belongs to the artists.

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31 DEC 2022 · SYNOPSIS: The Duluth Superiors, a women's football team out of Minnesota, are groggily heading toward Michigan City, Indiana. Half the team has quit, half the coaches have gone with them, and what's left of the squad still has a chance to play in the WFCA championships in Fargo if they can defeat the Millers. Lake effect weather is a thing though, and traveling through the Great Lakes region at any time of year can bring unexpected consequences, like an ice storm. With their season already in dire straits, the driver nopeing off to look for help, and the coach trying to fix the bus in frigid conditions, how will the team pass the time before their big showdown? A women's football comedy, Superiors vs. Millers, Sounds About Cleveland, tells the story of the ups, downs, and realities of the sport of women's football with likely every kind of teammate you've ever had and then some. CAST Ten - https://www.facebook.com/RisMcCool?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Nia - https://www.facebook.com/josborne316?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R CJ - https://www.facebook.com/ashlynnoble?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Sequoia - https://www.facebook.com/erintruex?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Phonebook - https://www.facebook.com/asdis.karsbarn?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R TJ - https://www.facebook.com/mmacdonald0815?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Bearcat - https://www.facebook.com/aristillman40?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Jay - https://www.facebook.com/fuzzyasian?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Woodstock - https://www.facebook.com/copygirl48?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R TikTok - https://www.facebook.com/thebestamy?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Semi - https://www.facebook.com/jq84gc?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Kiki - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010179795959&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Commentator 1 - Eric Hanna Commentator 2 - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1411253628&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZWVIYdBaG1R1Yk5dCrSgMztqDwwlkAxMM08ZM9pkHr0DZKp0nfswrG-Ifece9rM9H3fL2qwwouSGRsJnVj3RthkAR06XM43aafAg9Rgv7ZQQvj4smIBWJuAOx78NPgwTfnhGdUCYnXCUTBRSdLhOsBkrqdul7q4ImLd6f0ijRdFeQ&__tn__=-%5DK-R Previous holidayish audioplays by Marissa McCool: Bitter Tea the Way the Volcano Gods of Rainier Intended, Dinner with the Binaries, Have a Very Meta Christmas, and Fall of Frosty: Modern Warfare are all available on Marissa's podcast network, as well as the podcast home of all the audioplays, Queer Drama in Northern Minnesota. Written, Directed, Cast, and Edited by: Marissa McCool With contributions from: Jodi Rehlander, Erin Truex, Stacey Davis, Eric Hanna, Don Ford, Jr. Theme: "The Comeback Kid" by The Midnight

21 JAN 2022 · The outtakes from the play of the same name.

21 JAN 2022 · Support my work at paypal.me/RissyMcCool or Venmo@ThePurpleAmazon The fourth annual-ish holiday-ish play by Marissa McCool Bitter Tea, the Way the Volcano Gods of Rainier Intended: An Audioplay SUMMARY Eleanor and Rain, two non-binary recluses, live off the grid and gender binary in Northern Minnesota. Living with them is a younger college student named Alex. One day, Alex comes home and drops a bomb on them: they met a girl named Jenny at school and was invited to thanksgiving dinner with her family. The problem? Alex RSVP’d… for all of them. Alex signed up Rain and Eleanor to come… as their cisgender heterosexual parents. Now, not only do Eleanor and Rain have to figure out how to pretend to be something they’ve never been, but they have to learn how to interact with people they’ve avoided for over a decade. They have, like, a family. That comes together on holidays. And they’re all still married. And they’re straight. And cisgender. What kind of twisted world is this? CAST Eleanor - Ari Stillman Rain - Tom S Tea Alex - Murphy Lennex-McCool Jenny - Jen Aldrich Gloria - "Dr. Mac" Melissa MacDonald Aunt D - Giovannie Espiritu Grandma Ruth - Jodi "Moose" Rehlander Grandma Emma - Erin "Redwood" Truex Aunt Kathy - Amy Withawhy Vi - Marissa Lennex-McCool Jack - Tim Wick Uncle Frank - Don Ford, Jr. "Voice of Fantasy and Adventure" Uncle Dave - Eli Dadabhoy Grandpa Roger - Tony Opelt WRITTEN, DIRECTED, CAST, AND EDITED BY Marissa McCool Music by The Midnight Sound effects and scene music from creative commons and sound effects libraries

21 JAN 2022 · The outtakes and adorable failures to complement the play.

21 JAN 2022 · Support my work at paypal.me/RissyMcCool or Venmo@ThePurpleAmazon DINNER WITH THE BINARIES - An Audioplay Written and Edited by Marissa Alexa McCool Starring: Giovannie Espiritu - Alison Marissa McCool - Heidi Ari Stillman - Logan Murphie McCool - Ollie Don Ford Jr. - Matt Amy Withawhy - Dawn Tony Opelt - Sam SUMMARY When Heidi's favorite teacher from high school dies, she's forced to confront her past in deciding whether or not to attend the funeral. Will anyone recognize her since her transition? Will the same people who tormented her back then also be there? Will the one who got away know who she is? And, how will her polyamorous, non-binary communist roommates half her age react to her decision? A Northern Minnesota comedy will see where Heidi's new journey takes her when worlds collide against the norms, the expectations of society, and the gender binary as a whole. Artwork by Murphie McCool Special thanks to: Tim Wick Alice Eve Cohen The Midnight who supports fans using their music on streaming platforms in art. Opening Theme: "The Years (Prologue) Instrumental" Main/Love Theme: "WeMoveForward"

21 JAN 2022 · Complementing the audioplay of the same name, our fun adorable failures.

21 JAN 2022 · Support my work at paypal.me/RissyMcCool or Venmo@ThePurpleAmazon We're back for another year of sardonic holiday specials, produced in conjunction with Atheists Talk, Minnesota Atheists, and AM950, the Progressive Voice of Minnesota. HAVE A VERY META CHRISTMAS By Marissa Alexa McCool Darlene and Thomas are overwhelmingly apathetic, about the holidays and each other. The all-powerful non-binary diety takes notice and wakes up their guardian angel, Amy Withawhy from her nap, to lethargically get them back in the holiday mood. Amy is less than thrilled when the apathetic couple starts guessing her plans, and a three-part series of adventure and holiday vengeance ensues. Darlene/Various - Marissa Alexa McCool Thomas/Various - Don Ford, Jr. Amy - Amy Withawhy Stargod - Callie Wright Hoity-Toity VoiceOver - Stephanie Zvan Femme Commercial Voice - Jen Aldrich Masc Commercial Voice - Tim Wick Bill - Tony Opelt Debra/Madeline - Alli Armstrong Jake - Matthew Saxe Quinn - Jamie Lombardi Eustis - Ari Stillman

21 JAN 2022 · Donate to support my work at paypal.me/RissyMcCool or Venmo@ThePurpleAmazon Originally aired in 2018. In coordination and with permission from Hertzey Hertz, AtheistTalk, and Minnesota Atheists, this play aired on AM950, The Progressive Voice of Minnesota. This is a Ken Burns-esque historical parody of the War on Christmas persecution complex, and a non-binary trans person is the protagonist, so you know who is the star. We hope this helps you get through the holidays with some snark at your beckon call. Fall of Frosty: A War on Christmas Retrospective Executive Producer Hertzey Hertz Script by Marissa Alexa McCool Sound production & editing by Maddy Love Starring: Marissa Alexa McCool as Kendra Burns, Takeioclaus, & Pete Zorria Jordan as Levi Ticcus Stephanie Zvan as Dee Calf Mahad as A. Postate & Colin Kapernot Tony Opelt as Declan Halls Molly Coddle as Annie Hausfrau Amy Withawhy as Hilla Beans Julie as Mille Neal Matthew as Marshall Fields & Christian Clause Nancy as Sallie Bell and as the non-binary hero we all need, Ari Stillman as They