Our Fair City
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Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama produced by HartLife NFP in Chicago, IL. The podcast follows the inhabitants of a bizarre underground city after a catastrophic event. It blends dark humor with sci-fi elements and features a full cast of characters. New episodes are released regularly.
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Creator Chat: Season Six 01.07.2026 58dkWe'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 23dkLoyal 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 18dkThe 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 12dkCharles 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 15dkThe 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 15dkUsing 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 13dkOur 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 16dkThe 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 14dkJoin 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 18dkLoyal 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 15dkWelcome 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 28dkLoyal 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 14dkAs 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.
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6.9- The Closing of the Gullet 18.03.2026 15dkLoyal Policies, enjoy this True Retelling of the Battle of Waste Field Three, and see for yourselves through the propaganda and lies spread by malicious elements within the company. Truly, none of these Policies, disloyal as they were, could have survived without the mercy and beneficence of the company. Do not believe their lies. Do not believe your ears. Believe only in the power of HartLife…all the life you’ll ever need.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson— David RheinstromJack— Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsStephen— Ryan BondSully— Whitney JonesAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefePeat— Jared LatoreThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Mark Soloff. 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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6.8- The Rediscovey of Hope 11.03.2026 13dkIn tonight’s seasonal retelling of the True History of the HartLife Corporation, we rejoin Simon Von Hagens (Dead Disposal Driver) and Theodora Thoreau Roosevelt (Window Washer and Amateur Naturalist) as they spelunk deeper into the caves and warrens below the city in search of the Queen of the AntPeople. Will they discover their new adversary, or will the come upon something much, much more dangerous to their corporate welfare? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchSimon Von Hagens— Mark SoloffTheodora Thoreau Roosevelt— Kat EvansDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Photo shoot designed, produced, and directed by Ryan Schile, photography by Sebastian Orr, makeup by Tara Schile. Featuring (R to L) Tara Schile, Ryan Schile, Mark Soloff, Kat Evans. 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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6.7- Lost and (Sometimes) Found 04.03.2026 15dkWe return to our erstwhile heroes, Charles Wynn, Alison Dalton, and Cassandra Wilkins as they flee the ant menace through HartLife's ventilation system. Will they find safety, succor, and Cassie's family...or only more horror? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchAlison Dalton— Nina O'KeefeCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerOperator— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Dan Streeting. 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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6.6- The Tower Below 25.02.2026 7dkLoyal Policies- you hgw$hr*78534 if you see an outsififerw733923(( please be su32jh43ui requests your compliance. Remember: we are all jinwfg8wghwe&&&& 9 with the &&2n426hndw and *****************************.The Narrator— Ansel BurchArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffVice President Carter— Clayton FaitsWaste Management Technician— Ele MatelanThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerGreyson— David RheinstromOld Man— Clayton FaitsJack— Mark SoloffClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonWritten by Clayton Faits. 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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6.5- The Furlough 18.02.2026 13dkLoyal Policies- you know not to venture Outdoors. As you well know, it is cold, and there are wolves. Do not take any lessons in survival from this retelling of the True History of the HartLife corporation: it will not save you.The Narrator— Ansel BurchSimon von Hagens— Mark SoloffTheodora Thorreau-Roosevelt— Lise "Kat" EvansEmerson— Dean YeagerThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by David Rheinstrom. 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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6.4- Brains Surgery 11.02.2026 11dkWe return to young Andrew Snidge, hapless yet helpful hero and recent recipient of firearm-based coaching strategies administered by Special Agent George Chamberlain. Will the good Doctors Caligari and Moro be able to save his life, or is this curtains for Snidge? Find out as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchBenedict— Mark SoloffBalthazar— Antonio BrunettiAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDr. Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudDr. Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Clayton Faits. 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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6.3 - You Can't Go Home Again 04.02.2026 14dkFleeing the Ant Menace, Alison Dalton, Charlie Wynn, and Cassie Wilkins fight their way towards an unlikely bastion of safety: the data extraction cells. Within, will they find certain refuge or only more horror? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanErin Davenport— Abby DoudThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Daniella 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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