Our Fair City

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  7.7 - Orders are Orders 19.08.2026 12min

  Loyal Policies- we all have our place in HartLife. The Directors guide us, fulfilling their immortal will as our Founders and Protectors. StreetSafe observes us at all times, making sure we are true in action to what resides in all of our hearts. The Actuaries prognosticate, prophesying the continued success of the Company as its will resounds through the ages.It is a M.O.L.E.'s job to serve, to follow orders, and to obey. Nothing else. Listen with horror as one M.O.L.E. violates this sacred dictum, with terrifying results. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchLoamy— Kat EvansAsh— David RheinstromFerrous— Jeffrey GardnerThe Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. OrrPeat— Jared LatoreWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Kat Janda. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  7.6 - Family Road Trip 12.08.2026 15min

  Loyal Policies- there is no chance for a fulfilling life outside of HartLife. Whatever you may hear in these recordings today- know that all Outsiders, whatever security or peace they may appear to have created for themselves, will die cold, lonely deaths in the frozen wastes outside our walls. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves.Listen, and remember. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanCromwell— Jeffrey GardnerArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffMr. J— Jeffrey GardnerHarlan— Catherine DvorakSteele— Kim FukawaHopper— Stephanie MurphyMoose— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Greg Browe. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  7.5- A Morning without Muffins and Matcha 05.08.2026 15min

  Loyal Policies- the True Histories have focused mostly on the lives of the Tunnel Dwellers, or those who have dealings with them. Today, we introduce you to one of the residents of the Tower Above- Veronika Hasher, Deputy Interior Designer. Marvel at her deft understanding of fashion, aesthetics, and flow as she navigates the foreign and often frightening culture of the Refugee Camp for the Tunnel dwellers. Will she return to her natural position higher in the Tower, or is she doomed to live for the rest of her life with her social inferiors? Find out as the story of Our Fair City...continues. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasThe Freelancer— Dan GranataTowerWatch Officer— Sean KelleyOld Man— Clayton FaitsGrayson— David RheinstromClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesSwitchblades Cobalt— Ele MatelanAntimonious Strang— Dave SteccoWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Kat Janda. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  7.4- Dread Secrets and Fearful Engines 29.07.2026 11min

  Do you love the Directors, Loyal Policy? Of course you do. Bask in their presence. Rest assured that they have steered the course of humanity long before your policy recruitment, and will continue long after your policy expires. Your loyalty will be rewarded. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanCromwell— Jeffrey GardnerDirector Harrison— Cecil BaldwinDirector Sophia— Saren Nofs SnyderDirector Williams— Matt YoungThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jacob Halton. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  7.3- Monsters and memories 22.07.2026 18min

  Loyal Policies- the truth can be a hard algae-pill to swallow. No matter how you may feel about the villainous, disloyal Policies confined to the Cube, do not be swayed. Their re-education is just. Their treatments are mandated. Their care is rationally considered and metered to restore them to peak functionality and efficiency. They have forgotten their place within HartLife. Do not forget your Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchDirector Charles Gari— Johnard WashingtonDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffMolePerson— Nate WheldenElizabeth Snidge— Tara SchileSeth— Hank HewittAndrew Snidge- Frank SjodinGuard— Rose SengenbergerDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ali Cantarella. Special thanks to Josh Zagoren. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  7.2- A MolePup Misadventure 15.07.2026 12min

  Join us as we dive below the Tower, back into the water-soaked warrens of the Tunnels. While the waters have partially receded, great damage has been done to the property of HartLife. Who will repair the domiciles and thoroughfares of the City? None other than...the MolePeople. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchFerrous— Jeffrey GardnerAsh— David RheinstromLoamy- Kat EvansClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudThe Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. OrrShale— Jeffrey GardnerSchist— Lauren ShippenTalc— Jim McDonielWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Dan Streeting. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  7.1- The Cube 08.07.2026 15min

  Loyal Policies: we return now to the Tower, now crowded with the refugees of the Flood, allowed into the sacred halls of the Upper Management by the actions of the Traitor, Cassandra Wilkins. How will HartLife prevail against this grievous misappropriation of company resources and real estate? Meanwhile, we travel for the first time to the depths of the Cube, HartLife's treatment and rehabilittaion center for it's very worst criminals and dissidents.Welcome back..to Our Fair City.Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesGreyson— David RheinstromArchibald FunnyPants- Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsExecutor Teju Valentine— Jonah D. WinstonAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinBenedict— Mark SoloffDoctor— Johnard WashingtonGuard— Nate WheldenPrisoner— Rose SengenbergerThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWest's Guard— Rose SengenbergerDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeu. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Creator Chat: Season Six 01.07.2026 58min

  We're back with our season Six chat, with series creators Jeffrey and Clayton chatting with Eleanor Hyde about the making of Season Six, how the show grew over the years, and their favorite excretory puns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.20- Uninsurable Risk 10.06.2026 23min

  Loyal Policies: listen and remember, as we recount the true events that nearly destroyed the sanctity and security of our Tower. Savor these words, as we bring the sixth seasonal retelling of the Historical Records of the HartLife corporation to a close.Season Seven of Our Fair City will begin in the Spring of 2016. Stay tuned until then for blooper reels, behined the scenes recordings, and more.The Narrator— Ansel BurchDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileDr. Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanDr. Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanCromwell— Jeffrey GardnerDirector Sophia— Saren Nofs SnyderDirector Williams— Jonathan TazewellDirector Harrison— Cecil BaldwinWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik.  Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.19- The Coming of the Waters 03.06.2026 18min

  The Waters are Coming. As the denizens of the tunnels grapple with the impending destruction of their underground home, we are left to wonder: who will survive? Who will escape? How will the glorious HartLife company continue without the support of its tunnel-dwellers?Fear not, Loyal Policies. HartLife always survies.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCromwell— Jeffrey GardnerJack— Mark SoloffGreyson— David RheinstromAlison— Nina O'KeefeArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileDr. Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanDr. Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanDora— Kat EvansSimon— Mark SoloffKatherine Sullivan— Whitney Kraus JonesVice President Carter— Clayton FaitsWritten by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Steph Charaska. Produced by David Rheinstrom and Clayton Faits. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.18- The Rise and Fall of Charles Wynn 27.05.2026 12min

  Charles Wynn: Project Manager, loyal policy, and hero of small children everywhere. Many stories have been told about his life, his works, his efforts on behalf of the company. Perhaps some of you rarefied listeners in the Tower may even have known him personally. For the first time ever, we are pleased to bring you an accurate recounting of his time Outside during the Ant Wars.Loyal Policies, no matter what you hear, be it from the Hendersonian Occupiers, Outsider Invaders, or even from the mouth of Charles Wynn himself, remeber: the Outside is Cold, and full of Wolves. You cannot survive without HartLife. You can not.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreVice President Carter— Clayton FaitsWritten by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Dan Streeting. Produced by David Rheinstrom and Clayton Faits. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.17- The Smell of Anger 20.05.2026 15min

  The Doctor Montgomery Moro Museum and Memorial House remains a hotbed of unapproved science, illegal cohabitation, and fraternization with MolePeople as the survivors of the Ant Invasion hole up and try to survive. Will noble, productive Project Manager Charles Wynn teach them the errors of their ways, or will they continue their slide into infamy? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileTheodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat EvansSimon Von Hagens— Mark SoloffSandy— Abby DoudClay— Clint WorthingtonCassandra Wilkins— Ele MatelanAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreThe Queen of the Ants— Lauren FaitsWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Dann Tincher. Produced by David Rheinstrom and Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.16- The Buddy System 13.05.2026 15min

  Using the extracted scent glad of the old Ant Queen, our “Buddy Group” goes in search of the new Queen. But the tunnels are long, and more insidious threats than the Ants lurk deep in the warrens…and within the Buddy Group itself.The Narrator— Ansel BurchElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileTheodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat EvansSimon von Hagens— Mark SoloffKatherine Sullivan— Whitney JonesDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreThe Queen of the Ants— Lauren FaitsWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Ali Cantarella. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.15- In the Hall of the Ant Queen 06.05.2026 13min

  Our intrepid explorers, sadly marooned from the loving comfort of bounteous HartLife, continue their quest through the tunnels to find the Queen of the Ant People. What horrors will the encounter? What struggles must they overcome? What paperwork should they fill out on their return to the Company? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City….continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileTheodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat EvansSimon von Hagens— Mark SoloffKatherine Sullivan— Whitney JonesLimey— Lauren FaitsWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Jacob Halton. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.14- The Snidge with Two Brains 29.04.2026 16min

  The Hunt for Snidge’s Body continues as Cassie, Dr. Caligari, and the MolePeople traverse trap-laden tunnels and perilous pathways to restore Andrew’s brain to its rightful place. Will rogue science, determination, and love win out? Will all return to a comfortable stasis? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCassandra Wilkins— Ele MatelanLoamy— Kat EvansDr Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by David Tanimura. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.13- Much Ado About Andrew Snidge 22.04.2026 14min

  Join us as we return to the Doctor Montgomery Moro Museum and Memorial House- that lair of unapproved science and liminal thought. Will Cassie finally be reunited with her Andrew? Will Wynn manage his “projects” effectively? Will Dr. Caligari ever be left alone to finish her experiments in peace? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreCassandra Wilkins— Ele MatelanLoamy— Kat EvansDr Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Robin Simmons. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.12- Last Shift 15.04.2026 18min

  Loyal Policies, you know the tale of the Switcher well. You have heard the highlight reels, and memorized his stories–now, hear his unedited, true words. Glory in his loyalty to the company! Shudder at the malignancy of the Ant menace! Most importantly, stay loyal, just as he does, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchThe Switcher— Jared LatoreRoberta Darley— Lauren FaitsOl’ Silty— Sebastian H. OrrDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffGeorge Chamberlain— Jim McDonielThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Damian Duffy. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.11- Raise Your Glass 08.04.2026 15min

  Welcome back to Season Six of Our Fair City. We rejoin the Hendersonians, celebrating their likely temporary victory over the Ant People in Waste Field Three–but what un-corporate evildoers still lurk within the merry band of misfits? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson— David RheinstromJack— Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsStephen— Ryan BondSully— Whitney JonesArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeTheodora Thoreau Roosevelt— Kat EvansDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileSimon Von Hagens— Mark SoloffThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Eric Meister. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Midseason Break- The Past just isn't what it used to be 01.04.2026 28min

  Loyal Policies: this week, we’re excited to bring you something very different from our usual fare: a very special crossover episode produced by Improvised Star Trek. This episode was originally broadcast in May of 2014, and is completely improvised from an title provided by a listener. A huge thank you to Improvised Star Trek for allowing us to rebroadcast! You can find Improvised Star Trek on Facebook here, or on twitter at @improvstartrek. Given that the audio contained within was not captured by StreetSafe-approved surveillance devices, the canonical nature of this broadcast cannot be verified.Content advisories for this episode can be found here.Lt. Commander Crick Watson— Sean KelleyCommander Corbomite Hayes— Chris RathjenEnsign Ch’arles Lorem— Nick WagnerCaptain Julius Valentine Baxter— Matt YoungBorg— Nick WagnerEnsign Lackey— Griffen EcksteinDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileEnsign Greg— Matt YoungLt. Commander Fritz Fassbinder — Griffen EcksteinUrg— Matt YoungSimon— Mark SoloffDoctor Octavius— Matt Young Recorded and Engineered by Improvised Star Trek.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6.10- The Battle of Waste Field Three 25.03.2026 14min

  As we come to the conclusion of the first half of the Sixth season of the True Historical Retellings of Our Fair City, we invite all Loyal Policies to join us. Join us in shunning the Outsider. Join us in shaming the Dissident. Join us in exposing the disloyal Hendersonians working amongst us, striving through craft and word and violence against the great work of HartLife. Even as they work to rend our Mighty Tower apart, listen: and remember. Their words are hollow, their victories are meaningless, their actions fruitless when compared to the great history of Our Fair City.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson— David RheinstromJack— Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsStephen— Ryan BondSully— Whitney JonesAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Dann Tincher. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.