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Back Fires

Back Fires

Alex Vincent Blumberg

In 1946, a crew of California convicts fights wildfires in exchange for their freedom. Thirty years later, while researching the history of American prison labor, a British journalist uncovers evidence suggesting a wide-ranging cover-up of inmate deaths.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Back Fires episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Back Fires for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Back Fires episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Back Fires - S1 Ep2: "Condemned To Be Free"
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06/05/24 • 29 min

The locals are furious when they learn their new neighbors are prisoners. Sheriff Leach tangles with a strong-willed adversary - and makes a bold move to shut down the camp. June interviews former mayor Helen Gantry, whose alliance with Dr. Morris opened the door for his experimental 'honor camp.'

SERIES CREDITS:

Written, produced, and directed by Alex Vincent Blumberg

Sound design and sound mix by Gary O'Keefe

Artwork by Emily Smith

Music licensed via Marmoset and Premium Beat

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Back Fires - S1 Ep5: "Freedom From Fear"
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06/05/24 • 31 min

Sam’s anger boils over after Dom’s betrayal on the fire lines. Sheriff Leach launches an unexpected new front in his war against the honor camp. June interviews Otis - and uncovers a shocking new secret about the camp’s origins.

SERIES CREDITS:

Written, produced, and directed by Alex Vincent Blumberg

Sound design and sound mix by Gary O'Keefe

Artwork by Emily Smith

Music licensed via Marmoset and Premium Beat

Thanks for listening! If you liked Back Fires, please let us know by leaving a rating or review!

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Back Fires - S1 Ep4: "Search and Rescue"
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06/05/24 • 19 min

As the ranch fire burns out of control, the men of Alpha platoon risk their lives to save young Suzy Dollarhide. Sam Park and Dom de Luca enter an uneasy partnership on the fire lines. June’s interview with Swede Nelson takes an unexpected turn, as she pushes the elderly forest ranger to his breaking point.

SERIES CREDITS:

Written, produced, and directed by Alex Vincent Blumberg

Sound design and sound mix by Gary O'Keefe

Artwork by Emily Smith

Music licensed via Marmoset and Premium Beat

Thanks for listening! If you liked Back Fires, please let us know by leaving a rating or review!

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Back Fires - S1 Ep3: "Ave Maria"
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06/05/24 • 23 min

Sheriff Leach strikes the first blow against Dr. Morris and the honor camp. Dom de Luca confronts the ghosts of his past. Ara Park gives her brother Sam some tough love. June’s interview with Ara raises new questions about the camp authorities and their motives.

SERIES CREDITS:

Written, produced, and directed by Alex Vincent Blumberg

Sound design and sound mix by Gary O'Keefe

Artwork by Emily Smith

Music licensed via Marmoset and Premium Beat

Thanks for listening! If you liked Back Fires, please let us know by leaving a rating or review!

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Back Fires - SEASON 1, EPISODE 1: "Baptized"
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06/05/24 • 25 min

In 1946, a crew of convicts moves to an isolated mountain camp to fight wildfires in exchange for their freedom. New recruits join the camp after casualties on the fire lines. Reformist warden Hampton Morris assures skeptical county sheriff L.J. Leach that the camp poses no danger to the residents of the nearby town. Thirty years later, journalist June Rose investigates the camp’s origins - and makes a shocking discovery.

SERIES CREDITS:

Written, produced, and directed by Alex Vincent Blumberg

Sound design and sound mix by Gary O'Keefe

Artwork by Emily Smith

Music licensed via Marmoset and Premium Beat

Thanks for listening! If you liked Back Fires, please let us know by leaving a rating or review!

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Back Fires - Season Trailer

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Back Fires

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06/01/24 • 1 min

In 1946, a crew of convicts fights wildfires in exchange for their freedom - battling deadly infernos, angry locals and chaos within their own ranks. Decades later, a journalist researching the camp’s origins uncovers a sprawling web of corruption.

SERIES CREDITS:

Written, produced, and directed by Alex Vincent Blumberg

Sound design and sound mix by Gary O'Keefe

Artwork by Emily Smith

Music licensed via Marmoset and Premium Beat

Thanks for listening! If you liked Back Fires, please let us know by leaving a rating or review!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Back Fires have?

Back Fires currently has 6 episodes available.

What topics does Back Fires cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Drama, History, Prison, Podcasts, Historical Fiction and Firefighter.

What is the most popular episode on Back Fires?

The episode title 'S1 Ep5: "Freedom From Fear"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Back Fires?

The average episode length on Back Fires is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of Back Fires released?

Episodes of Back Fires are typically released every 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Back Fires?

The first episode of Back Fires was released on Jun 1, 2024.

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