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

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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!

Previous Episode

Season Trailer

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!

Next Episode

S1 Ep2: "Condemned To Be Free"

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

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