Thu, 22 December 2016
This Exclusion Day, archivists in the HartLife Tower have unearthed this Ancient Exclusion Day Story from before the Troubles. Let it instruct you, Loyal Policy, on the proper ways you should behave in this most festive of seasons. In the grand tradition of Exclusion Day specials, this episode was recorded "live," with practical foley and in one take at our recent holiday celebration down at HartLife studios. We've left in the laughter and merriment (and line flubs) to give you a feel of what it's like to be in the studio. So, with no further ado, please enjoy the 2016 Our Fair City Exclusion Day Special: Die HartLife. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written by Jared Latore. Casting by Jeffrey Gardner. Practical Foley by Jeffrey Gardner. Music by Betsey Palmer. Episode art by Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Created by Clayton Faits. |
Wed, 21 December 2016
Remember, Loyal Policy- in the service of the Company, all work is noble. HartLife has invested in you, and so you must invest your thoughts, labor, and even your life back into the corporate good. Without the Company, you are nothing. Serve the Directors. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Clayton Faits and Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeau and Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. |
Wed, 7 December 2016
Welcome back, Loyal Policy, to Our Fair City. Today, we take you to the terrifying Outside, to monitor the progress of that fiendish group of Outsiders, the crew of the downed Lightning Rig StormHawk. With their new chitinous allies and the captive Doctors West and Moro, Elizabeth and Andrew in tow, they make their way towards the Tower---but for what purpose? Find out as the story of Our Fair City...continues. Want to know more about what the StormHawks have been up to between seasons? Read Tyne Lowe's comic StormHawks: Out in the Cold here! If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. |
Wed, 23 November 2016
Loyal Policies, We're very sorry to share that we will be delaying the release of Episode 11 of Our Fair City slightly. Our Fair City Season Seven will resume in two weeks on December 7th- until then, we've got something very exciting to share with you. For those who were not able to attend our Season Seven Launch party, we've created a video tour of the Montgomery Moro Museum, accompanied, of course, by Ol' Silty's audio tour. You can find that on our facebook at facebook.com/ourfaircityradio, on tumblr at theboardofdirectorslovesyou. Thank you so much for your support and your patience, and as always-We'll see you in the tunnels, Jeffrey Gardner Executive Produer HartLife NFP
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Wed, 9 November 2016
We hope you enjoy the first part of the Season Seven Blooper Reel, as we continue our mid-season break!
Compiled and produced Jeffrey Gardner. Photo by Sebastian Orr Photography. Music by Latché Swing. Special thanks to Josh Zagoren. A huge thank you to our episode sponsor Field Notes, through the Chicago Podcasting Cooperative. |
Thu, 27 October 2016
This Halloween, HartLife is proud to present "Beyond the Door" by Gabriel Urbina. If you'd like to hear more of Gabriel's work, we heartily recommend checking out the excellent Wolf 359 at www.wolf359.fm. This episode stands alone, outside of the world of HartLife and Our Fair City. If you’d like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, please consider making a pledge to our Patreon campaign at http://www.patreon.com/hartlif Content advisories for this episode can be found here.
Written by Gabriel Urbina. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by DJ Catnip. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards against Humanity.
Direct download: OFC_Halloween_16_Beyond_the_Door_Final_Trimmed.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:06pm CDT |
Wed, 12 October 2016
Welcome, Loyal Polices, to the Mid-Season Break! While the MolePeople are busy editing the second half of the season, we've got some fun stuff to share with you. Today we've got two songs used in the background of the show, either in Al's bar or on the radio, adapted and recorded by the cast, crew, and friends of Our Fair City. First, we have "Haul Away Mole," a MolePerson Dirt Shanty (adapted from the traditional tune "Haul Away Joe"), followed by "Rolling Down to Tunnel Three," a Lightning Rigger working song (adapted from Stan Rogers' classic "Rolling down to Old Maui"). If you’d like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, please consider making a pledge to our Patreon campaign at http://www.patreon.com/hartlif
Rolling Down To Old Maui originally by Stan Rogers. Photo by Tara Schile. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording by Ryan Schile. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Busy Beaver |
Wed, 28 September 2016
Each level of the Tower is different. Amenities and environments are tailored to the needs of the Policies who dwell there. Of course the Managerial class requires a greater degree of comfort than tunnel dwelling Policies. How else would our society function? The intricate, careful work of the Vice Presidents, Managers, and other leaders requires a clear head and gentle life. You would not disturb this careful balance by demanding more than is your due, would you Loyal Policy? Of course not.
We'll be going on our mid-season break after this episode, but never fear- there will be non-episode releases every other week during the hiatus, including blooper reels, a Halloween Special written by Wolf 359's Gabriel Urbina, and more. Regular episodes of Our Fair City will resume on November 23, 2016. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. We'd like to give a special shout out to Grace Parker, on behalf of Thea (one of our Manager level Patreon backers), for her amazing fan art and creations. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon, with additional music from Bensound. Episode art by Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Inventables!
Direct download: Episode_10-_A_Series_of_Inspired_Follies.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:41am CDT |
Tue, 13 September 2016
Shun the Outsider, Loyal Policy. Their un-businesslike conduct and unguided thoughts will only lead you astray. Even if these Outsiders were once Loyal Policies of the HartLife Corporation- nothing can live outside of our Company's warm embrace. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. A special thank you to Vrai Kaiser, one of our Manager level backers-read their excellent essays and analysis here! By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity! |
Tue, 30 August 2016
Everything and Everyone in HartLife has a proper place. When Policies are forced outside of their proper location, all order breaks down. Aren't we lucky to have an upstanding and loyal Policy like Executor Teju Valentine to ensure our safety and security? He will surely do whatever is necessary to make sure we are cared for. Whatever is necessary. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. A special thank you to Charlie Hagadorn, one of our Manager level backers. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ryan Schile. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Videoball! |
Wed, 17 August 2016
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. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written 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 DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity! |
Wed, 3 August 2016
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. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written 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 DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity! |
Wed, 20 July 2016
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. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written 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 DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Iron Galaxy!
Direct download: Episode_05-_A_Morning_without_Muffins_and_Matcha.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:54am CDT |
Wed, 6 July 2016
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. If you’d like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written 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 DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity!
Direct download: Episode_04-_Dread_Secrets_and_Fearful_Engines.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:40am CDT |
Wed, 22 June 2016
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 If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written 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 DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity! |
Wed, 8 June 2016
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. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written 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 DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Field Notes! |
Fri, 20 May 2016
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. If you'd like to support HartLife NFP and Our Fair City, you can join the amazing community on our Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/hartlifenfp. By pledging monthly, you can ensure the growth and stability of our company and get great rewards like Our Fair City ringtones, Herbert West on your voicemail, personalized HartLife policy certificates, and more. You can also help spread the word by rating and reviewing on iTunes or whatever podcasting service you are listening to us on! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.
Written 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 DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity! |
Wed, 18 May 2016
As we approach the launch of Season Seven of Our Fair City, we are excited to share with you the Official audio tour of the Doctor Montgomery Moro Museum and Historical House, lead by everyone's favorite caretaker, Ol' Silty. We hope you enjoy this peek into the world of Old Tunnel and our favorite scientists. If you are joining us for the Season Seven launch party on Saturday, May 21 2016 in Chicago, bring this recording and a pair of headphones. You will have the chance to take the tour live through the terrifyingly interactive museum we've constructed for your education and enjoyment! Reserve your tickets for the launch party here. There are no content warnings for this episode.
Written by Makena Levine with David Rheinstrom. Directed by Betsey Palmer. Sound Design by DJ Catnip. Episode Art by Dann Tincher. Pause Music by Steve Combs, under a Creative Commons attribution license. Created by Clayton Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Inventables! |
Wed, 27 April 2016
As we continue our run up to Season Seven, we’re pleased to share a recording of the Our Fair City team speaking at the 2016 Columbia Geek Culture Gala. We share some tips on starting a podcast, stories about the creation of Our Fair City, and a short live foley demonstration! Thanks so much to CG2 for hosting us, and to everyone who came out to hear us speak! Content Advisories for this episode can be found here.
Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Photo by Lauren Faits. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Podcast Movement!
Direct download: CG2_Podcasting_101_Panel_2016_mixdown.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:35am CDT |
Wed, 13 April 2016
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.
Recorded and Engineered by Improvised Star Trek. Episode art by Dann Tincher. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Podcast Movement! |
Wed, 16 March 2016
Recorded live at the 2015 CONvergence Convention, we are pleased to finally share with you, in its entirety, the Archibald FunnyPants Radio Hour. We've toured this show in a variety of forms (and with a variety of casts) for roughly three years- we hope you enjoy it! Click here for content warnings for this episode.
Written by Clayton Faits, with Mark Soloff. Lyrics by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Music Direction by Betsey Palmer. Tour Management by Jennifer Olson. Show poster by Dan Streeting. Created by Clayton Faits.
Direct download: Archibald_FunnyPants_Live_at_CVG_2015.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:42am CDT |
Wed, 24 February 2016
We continue our between-season break with the second part of the Season Six Blooper Reel. We have no excuses for this.
Compiled and produced by David Rheinstrom and Jeffrey Gardner. Photo by Sebastian Orr Photography. Music by Latché Swing. A huge thank you to our episode sponsor Cards Against Humanity, through the Chicago Podcasting Cooperative. We're very, very sorry. |
Wed, 3 February 2016
We’re back with more questions from Policies Like You! We really enjoyed answering these—stay tuned next time for answers to questions posed to Herbert West, George Chamberlain, Elizabeth, Meatwall, and others. Special thanks to all of the loyal policies who sent a question in! Feel free to ask any new questions on our twitter, facebook, tumblr, or by email at contact@ourfaircity.com!
Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Photo by Sebastian Orr Photography. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Field Notes! |
Wed, 13 January 2016
Loyal Policies: as we work diligently on Season Seven of Our Fair City, we thought we’d take a moment to answer questions about our show from Policies Like You. We got way more questions than we could handle in a single podcast, so we’ll be answering your queries over the next few weeks—if you submitted a question and didn’t hear it answered here, sit tight–we will most likely answer it in the next session. Special thanks to Smilodonmeow, Soap-lady, Jdimpson, Ashleythedragon, Belanekra, Snail_army, G2 the Irish Pianist, Krund the Barbarian, and everyone else who sent a question in!
Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Photo by Sebastian Orr Photography. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. A huge thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Cards Against Humanity! |
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