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Better Men Elsewhere - S2 Ep. 1 - Fanning the Flames

S2 Ep. 1 - Fanning the Flames

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01/30/25 • 32 min

Better Men Elsewhere

As an impending famine looms over the town, Mr. Everett and his son defend their farm from a rival family. Meanwhile, Jason is forced to relive painful memories of the past.

Story by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Jackie Mayer

Script by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu

Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu

Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu

Starring (by order of appearance):

  • Dallis MacKenzie as Alec Miranda
  • Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
  • Alison Auth as Dr. Minerva Argo
  • Max Kelly as Cooper Everett
  • Steven Landes as Mr. James Everett
  • Lorraine Thompson as Deirdre Hawthorn
  • Freddie Heinz as Bear Hawthorn
  • Sara Seferian as Maddy Miranda
  • Caeli Schamel as Carla Hawthorn and Candice Hawthorn
  • Aiden Sivart as Marty Hawthorn
  • And Angelo Espiritu as Trevor Hawthorn

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Mixing and Mastering by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

The track “Country Gold” by Hunter Quinn is courtesy of Epidemic Sound

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

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A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

  • Evan Frankfort
  • Ryan Feather
  • Tammy Lebouton
  • Jenny Kempner
  • Matt.mcallis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

Honored Guest

  • Beanpole
  • Matt McAllister
  • Mesalikepie
  • Ryan Feather
  • Tammy Lebouton
  • Has the Knack

Curious Tourists

  • Evan Frankfort
  • Jenny Kempner
  • Packhowl Media

Welcome to Coventry

  • Jessica Pantazis
  • Marci Vitkus
  • Nicholas Stelter
  • shhhhhhh......just listen
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As an impending famine looms over the town, Mr. Everett and his son defend their farm from a rival family. Meanwhile, Jason is forced to relive painful memories of the past.

Story by Angelo Espiritu, Catie Espiritu, and Jackie Mayer

Script by Angelo Espiritu and Catie Espiritu

Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis and Angelo Espiritu

Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu

Starring (by order of appearance):

  • Dallis MacKenzie as Alec Miranda
  • Jonathan Price as Jason Miranda
  • Alison Auth as Dr. Minerva Argo
  • Max Kelly as Cooper Everett
  • Steven Landes as Mr. James Everett
  • Lorraine Thompson as Deirdre Hawthorn
  • Freddie Heinz as Bear Hawthorn
  • Sara Seferian as Maddy Miranda
  • Caeli Schamel as Carla Hawthorn and Candice Hawthorn
  • Aiden Sivart as Marty Hawthorn
  • And Angelo Espiritu as Trevor Hawthorn

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Mixing and Mastering by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

The track “Country Gold” by Hunter Quinn is courtesy of Epidemic Sound

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

-------------------

A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

  • Evan Frankfort
  • Ryan Feather
  • Tammy Lebouton
  • Jenny Kempner
  • Matt.mcallis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

Honored Guest

  • Beanpole
  • Matt McAllister
  • Mesalikepie
  • Ryan Feather
  • Tammy Lebouton
  • Has the Knack

Curious Tourists

  • Evan Frankfort
  • Jenny Kempner
  • Packhowl Media

Welcome to Coventry

  • Jessica Pantazis
  • Marci Vitkus
  • Nicholas Stelter
  • shhhhhhh......just listen

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Through the Valley Ep. 3 - Season 2, What to Expect

The creators Angelo, Catie, and Michael talk about Season 2, recap Season 1, and share a little about the work they did to put it all together.

Through the Valley is the companion podcast to the audio drama Better Men Elsewhere where we talk about the show, what goes on behind the scenes, and what the creative team have to say about our experiences working on the production. This podcast is usually exclusive to Patreon. If you would like to hear more installments, please consider joining at patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

Edited, directed, mixed and mastered by Angelo Espiritu

Intro music by Pat Mahoney.

Sound Effects courtsey of Epidemic Sound.

Next Episode

undefined - S2 Ep. 2 - A Tale of Two Towns

S2 Ep. 2 - A Tale of Two Towns

Governor Grayson travels to Chapel Garden in the aftermath of the rivalry between the Hawthorns and the Everetts.

Story and Script by Angelo Espiritu

Voice Direction by Michael Pantazis

Series Direction by Angelo Espiritu

Starring (by order of appearance):

  • Max Kelly as Taron Lockley
  • Max Vitkus as Fin Lockley
  • Catie Espiritu as Morgan Lockley
  • Michael Pantazis as Patrick Lockley
  • Garett McKenna as Adam Pruitt
  • Maddi Albregts as Governess Elizabeth Shepherd
  • Jessy Causey as Grayson Auckland
  • Josh Smith as Mr. Pruitt

Sound design by Angelo Espiritu with additional sounds provided via Epidemic Sound.

Mixing and Mastering by Angelo Espiritu and Pat Mahoney

Music by Pat Mahoney and Angelo Espiritu

https://www.chiralstudios.com/bme

-------------------

A big thank you to our FOUNDERS patrons:

  • Evan Frankfort
  • Ryan Feather
  • Tammy Lebouton
  • Jenny Kempner
  • Matt.mcallis

Thank you to all of our wonderful Patreon patrons supporting this show. If you'd like to support us, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/bettermenelsewhere

Honored Guest

  • Beanpole
  • Matt McAllister
  • Mesalikepie
  • Ryan Feather
  • Tammy Lebouton
  • Has the Knack

Curious Tourists

  • Evan Frankfort
  • Jenny Kempner
  • Packhowl Media

Welcome to Coventry

  • Jessica Pantazis
  • Marci Vitkus
  • Nicholas Stelter
  • shhhhhhh......just listen

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