From Daniel Ciarrocchi - the mind that brought you Jeopardy! Season 39, Episode 156 - comes a hilarious new radio-drama podcast: the unusual tale of H.H. Holmes— America’s first serial killer. Chicago, 1893: While the world is waiting for the F
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Holmes reveals his motives and prepares for his reckoning; The Planners wax philosophical about their achievements and imminent crossroads ahead.No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi.Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum.Episode 9 of No Holmes Barred, “Founder’s Syndrome” stars:Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. HolmesSam Sessa as Daniel BurnhamDave Heilker as OlmstedJacob DeNobel as Atwood and Father McCabeRobby Priego as The Newsboy and Detective GaryWilly Landon as Detective GeyerSteve Bortz as Father McCabeAllison Robicelli as Alice PitezelMegan Perkins as Nellie PitezelMatthew Richardson as Richardson and CoronerTom Colegrove as NarratorAdditional credits: Unlocking Security Door.wav by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/43707/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; Coke and Ice by iainmccurdy -- https://freesound.org/s/636471/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; http://www.musopen.com/faq.html ; 90 min river ambiance 220905_0526.ogg by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/658880/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; 2019209_flamingos.wav by dobroide -- https://freesound.org/s/496891/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; chilean_flamingo.wav by soundbytez -- https://freesound.org/s/111039/ -- License: Attribution 3.0; Australian Magpie - Gymnorhina tibicen - Squawk 1.wav by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/42793/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Australian Magpie - Gymnorhina Tibicen - Carroling.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/42189/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; footsteps wooden floor loop.wav by sinatra314 -- https://freesound.org/s/58454/ -- License: Attribution 3.0; S Disapproval - .wav by Processaurus -- https://freesound.org/s/440087/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; Meh_1.wav by DavBlahBlah -- https://freesound.org/s/632297/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; "Wakka Wakka," “Busybody," and "Isolation Waltz" by Bryan Teoh; "Mind Chaos" by Kevin McLeod; "Bleu" by Komiku.
The Planners unpack the Fair’s recent tragedies and discover the secret identity of one of their own; Holmes bonds with, and finds help from, an unlikely source; Prendergast seeks retribution.No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi.Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum.Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge.Episode 7 of No Holmes Barred, “The Penal Gallery” stars:Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes and DirtboySam Sessa as Daniel BurnhamMatt Gall as Patrick PrendergastDave Heilker as Olmsted and Mayor HarrisonJacob DeNobel as AtwoodSteve Bortz as HuntAlex Bond as Marion HedgepethRobby Priego as The NewsboyAnjy Nyquist as MaryJenny Kessler as Adelaide HollingsworthMatthew Richardson as PrestonTom Colegrove as NarratorAdditional credits: footsteps wooden floor loop.wav by sinatra314 -- https://freesound.org/s/58454/ -- License: Attribution 3.0; “Cornfield Chase" by Rafael Krux; "Busybody” by Bryan Teoh; "Horroriffic" by Kevin McLeod
Holmes puts his escape plan into motion, with help from the Pitezel family; Prendergast takes responsibility for his actions.No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi.Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum.Episode 8 of No Holmes Barred, “Chicago P.D. & Porkery” stars:Episode 8 of No Holmes Barred, “Chicago P.D. & Porkery” stars:Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. HolmesMatt Gall as Patrick PrendergastJacob DeNobel as PitezelRobby Priego as Detective Gary and HowardWilly Landon as Detective GeyerAllison Robicelli as Carrie Pitezel and Alice PitezelMegan Perkins as Nellie PitezelTom Colegrove as NarratorAdditional credits: Locking Handcuffs.wav by ScottHurly -- https://freesound.org/s/366563/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0; Double Action Revolver Empty Chamber.wav by shelbyshark -- https://freesound.org/s/501562/ -- License: Creative Commons 0; “Fancy Family" by Rafael Krux; "Satin Danger" by Kevin McLeod
Holmes’s collectors blindside him in a sting operation; Prendergast marches to City Hall to claim his rightful position; Pitezel returns home; Emeline writes home to announce her marriage.No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi.Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum.Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge.Episode 6 of No Holmes Barred, “Homeless Escargot” stars:Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes, Adolf Kraus, and Walter VaulterMatt Gall as Patrick PrendergastJenny Kessler as Emeline CigrandJacob DeNobel as Ben PitezelAlex Bond as Ned Conner and George ChamberlainRobby Priego as The NewsboyJoe Bird as CowieAdditional Voices by Steve Bortz, Dave Heilker, Evan Kornblum, Matthew RichardsonAdditional credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ; “Madness of Linda” by Rafael Krux; "Sun Up, Gunned Down” by Bryan Teoh; "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by William Steffe, who I don't need to cite, because the song is old as dirt and in the public domain now (See that, Disney? It'll be ok when it happens to you).
The World 's Columbian Exposition finally makes its debut, without incident—but not for long; The Planners stumble through a surprise visit from prominent civil rights activists Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells.No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan KornblumAdditional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous LoungeEpisode 5 of No Holmes Barred, “Slavery’s Over, Go Nuts” stars:Sam Sessa as BurnhamDave Heilker as Frederick Douglass and OlmstedAl Washington as Ida B. WellsWilly Landon as SullivanMichael Finney as Sol BloomSteve Bortz as HuntJacob DeNobel as AtwoodAdditional Voices by Daniel Ciarrocchi, Evan Kornblum, Megan Perkins, Matthew Richardson, Alex Bond, Danielle Lohan, Steve Bortz, and Dave Heilker; and Tom Colegrove, as Derek.For more information, view Michael Finney’s documentary, 1893 Chicago’s Columbian Exposition Additionally, please visit Finney’s @Chicago .1893 on Instagram and Facebook for the AR experience, and Chicago1893.comListen and subscribe to The Speaker Cone podcast for more of his content., including this interview with No Holmes Barred creator, Daniel CiarrocchiAdditional credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ(www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org ; Merry Go Round by Gary Edstrom; “Action Strike” and “Beginning of Conflict” by Rafael Krux; "Spring Chicken" and “Slice of Life” by Bryan Teoh; 1900s Edison Phonograph Playing Music by ProductionNow; Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/