Greater Boston

Alexander Danner & Jeff Van Dreason

Greater Boston is a bi-monthly full-cast audio drama that blends the real and the unreal, the historical and the fantastical. It all begins with the death of Leon Stamatis, a man for whom the least hint of uncertainty makes life unbearable. But by leaving the world, he has irrevocably changed it.

Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason.

A production of ThirdSight Media LLC.

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Sep 13, 2022 · 53 min
Episode 39.2: Good Morning Greater Boston - Part 2
PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with production assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This season of Greater Boston was recorded in large part at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge, MA, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. CAST This episode featured: Jordan Higgs as Cheese Robots and Ethan Bespin (he/him) Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him) Richard Penner as Thomas Thomas (he/him) Mario Da Rosa Jr as Isaiah Powell (he/him) Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Zach Valenti as Matt Damon (he/him) Mike Linden as Wendell Jorgenson (he/him) Todd Faulkner as Judge Stone H. Anderson (he/him) Julia Morizawa as Omi Ogawa (she/her) James Capobianco as Professor Chelmsworth and Freed Friend Poletti (he/him - both) Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Chelmsworth (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) and Michael Melia as Phillip West. - Yes. He's in this just as one of three people saying "oof!" (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Circus Music and Tam Lin Set by Emily Peterson, Adrienne Howard, and Dirk Tiede Drums by Jim Johanson Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston This episode was made available through generous contributions to our Season 4 Indiegogo campaign. Please consider contributing at Indiegogo. CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Imprisonment References to racism (institutionalized and specific) Reference to mass eviction Loud noise (scrambled radio) Scatalogical humor Reference of Gigli Earnest sewing monologues The horrid obviousness of our corrupt criminal justice system The fact that the 13th Amendment legalizes slavery through the imprisonment loophole The industrial military complex and just prisons in general References to the police References to refugees Spousal neglect and cruelty Bonding over tension rods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2022 · 49 min
Episode 39: Good Morning Greater Boston - Part 1
PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with production assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This season of Greater Boston was recorded in large part at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge, MA, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Alexander Danner as The Narrator(he/him) Jordan Higgs as Cheese Robots Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him) Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her) Briggon Snow as Ben Affleck (he/him) Richard Penner as Thomas Thomas (he/him) Kenny Fuentes as Bruce Bosley (he/him) Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson (she/her) Ben Flaumenhaft as Uriah Connoly (he/him) Ester Ellis as Vincenzo Wellington (he/him) Ian DePriest As Brian Brown (he/him) Sawyer Greene as Frankie (he/him) Sophie Borjón as Lucia (she/her) Giancarlo Herrera as Ernesto (he/him) Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Jim Johanson as Rusty (he/him) and Zach Valenti as Matt Damon (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Improvisation in D by Tate Peterson Eine Kleine Teknomusik by Dirk Tiede Child Grove by Emily Peterson, Adrienne Howard, and Dirk Tiede Charlie on the MTA Chiptune by Neil Johnson Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoston Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Imprisonment Reference to sexism Reference to mass eviction Police action & arrest Alcohol Maternal absence & guilt Loud noise (scrambled radio) Scatalogical humor The Saddest Ben Affleck Reference to Mark Wahlberg Improper use of a hat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2022 · 27 min
The Underground Today: The Greater Boston Recap Special
Season 4 is coming on September 13th with the re-release of the two-part premiere of Episode 39 part 1 and 2. A lot has happened in the greater Boston area since Red Line became its own city. Need to catch up? Want some reminders? The Underground has your back! Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis and Kristen DeMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli Content Warnings: Excessive expletives Excessive exposition Excessive explanations Excessive excess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2022 · 1 min
Season 4 Trailer
Coming this Fall. Our greatest season yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2022 · 16 min
Presenting: Broken Road
This week, we're featuring Broken Road: A dystopian audio drama set in the near future starring Manu Bennett (THE HOBBIT, ARROW, SPARTACUS), Lana McKissack (FOUR ROOMS, 9-1-1: LONE STAR), Peter Shinkoda (FALLING SKIES, DAREDEVIL) and Indiana Massara (CHICKEN GIRLS, HERO MODE) created by Jacob Pinion (FEAR OF THE WALKING DEAD) and E.J. Kavounas (HERO MODE) based on the short story “Patience Lake” by Matthew Claxton and available on all major podcast services starting July 25.. Check out the first episode today, and catch-up with Episode 2 in the podcatcher of your choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2022 · 39 min
Forgive Red Line, Part 2 -- A Greater Boston / Forgive Me! Crossover
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Forgive Me is a Rogue Dialogue production created by Jack Marone and Bob Raymonda. You can find multiple seasons of both Forgive Me! and Greater Boston on your favorite podcast app. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge Massachusetts, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. This crossover special was written by Jeff Van Dreason, Alexander Danner, T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman, with story editing by Jack Marone. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Sound design by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Jessica Washington as Isabelle Powell (she/her) Tanja Milojevich as Melissa Weatherby (she/her) and Yelena (she/her) Casey Calahan as Father Ben (he/him) Daisy Guevara as Kavlyn (she/her) Tau Zaman as Abdul Akhtar (they/them) Mike Linden as Guy (he/him) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) and Sam Musher as Emily Bespin (she/her) With special appearance by Josh Rubino as Father Klem (he/him). MUSIC Charlie on the MTA/Forgive Me Theme mashup created and performed by Adam Raymonda. Russian Dance by Yair Yona Battle Hymn of the Republic Medley (blues) by Marisa Anderson Battle Hymn of the Republic (folk) by Roger McGuinn ART The graphic design for this crossover series comes from Sam Twardy SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at www.GreaterBostonshow.com/GreaterBoston You can support Forgive Me! on Patreon at www.patreon.com/roguedialogue CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Allusion to Boston Catholic Church misconduct Elitism Twittering (Dracula Voice) Homosexual Urges Cheese Robot Stomps A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2022 · 39 min
Forgive Red Line, Part 1 -- A Greater Boston / Forgive Me! Crossover
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Forgive Me is a Rogue Dialogue production created by Jack Marone and Bob Raymonda. You can find multiple seasons of both Forgive Me! and Greater Boston on your favorite podcast app. Portions of this episode were recorded at The Bridge Sound and Stage in Cambridge Massachusetts, with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Allinson. This crossover special was written by Jeff Van Dreason, Alexander Danner, T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman, with story editing by Jack Marone. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. Sound design by Alexander Danner. CAST This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzerelli (she/her) Casey Calahan as Father Ben (he/him) Sam Musher a s Emily Bespin (she/her) Daisy Guevara as Kavlyn (she/her) Johanna Bodnyk as Mallory (she/her) Terrell Worrell Jr. as the Legion Assistant Mike Linden as Guy (he/him) Tanja Milojevich as Wanda McIntosh (she/her) And Vinay P. Nariani as Fat Stanley B (he/him) With special appearance by Josh Rubino as Father Clem (he/him). MUSIC Charlie on the MTA/Forgive Me Theme mashup created and performed by Adam Raymonda. Childgrove and Tosa Waltz recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede ART The graphic design for this crossover series comes from Sam Twardy SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at www.GreaterBostonshow.com/GreaterBoston You can support Forgive Me! on Patreon at www.patreon.com/roguedialogue CONTENT NOTES Strong Language Allusion to Boston Catholic Church misconduct Elitism Corporate Surveillance Even more train puns than usual Crying in baseball That awkward moment when you try to dramatically storm out of a room, but logistical issues intervene, and then you have to just kind of…stand there. *Dramatically.* A ThirdSightMedia Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2022 · 15 min
Mini-Episode: The Spider in His Web
PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with additional production assistance from T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written and produced by Alexander Danner with dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis Mike Linden as Oliver West Terrell Worrell Jr. and Bonnie Bogovich as the Legion Assistant Alexander Danner as the Narrator Theo Wolf as Red Line Resident 1 DS Oswald as Red Line Resident 2 and Lark Rodenbush as Red Line Resident 3 MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Dirk Tiede and Emily Peterson Charlie on the MTA chiptune by Neil Johnson CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Content Notes Strong Language Manipulative behavior Reference to the Devil's Lettuce A cynical commodification of love The Narrator being a total dick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2022 · 13 min
Mini-Episode: The Blue Box
CREDITS PRODUCTION Greater Boston...is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and produced by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST This mini-episode featured: Beth Eyre as Autumn West. Michael Melia as Philip West. and Julian Danner as Ada West MUSIC Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com CONTENT NOTES Divorce Absent parent Too much sodium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 15, 2022 · 16 min
Mini-Episode: Farwell Abdul
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with production assistance from TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by TH Ponders and produced by Alexander Danner. Content notes at end of show notes. CAST This episode featured: Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) Tanja Milojevic as Wanda McIntosh (she/her) Tau Zaman as Abdul Akhtar (he/they) And James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Wherever I Lay My Hat, that’s My Wife by Doctor Turtle Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com. You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/greaterboston CONTENT NOTES Strong language Reference to death Reference to captivity Unrequited romance/ghosting Bowling, but not some candle-fuck bowling (Actually, the recordings are mostly candlepin bowling) (Look, Alexander *likes* candlepin bowling, and he’s not apologizing for it, okay?) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2022 · 10 min
Mini-Episode: Farewell Dipshit
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with additional support from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by Bob Raymonda and produced by Alexander Danner. CAST This episode featured: Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) James Capobianco as Freed Friend Poletti (he/him) And James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Battle Anthem of the Arbitrary Geopolitical Entity by Dr. Turtle. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/greaterboston. CONTENT NOTES Strong language Reference to bullying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2021 · 11 min
Mini-Episode: Farewell ThirdSight
Content notes at end of show notes. PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Additional assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This mini-episode was written by Bob Raymonda and produced by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST Jim Johanson as Jonas (he/him) Jordan Stillman as Allison (she/her) Eli Barraza as Natalie (she/her) TH Ponders as Rodger (they/them) Bob Raymonda as Tom (he/they) and Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @ingreaterboston CONTENT NOTES: Strong language Drinking Reference to alcoholism General jerky behavior Rudeness to Bernie A Michael letter without Michael (they didn't deserve him) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2021 · 14 min
Mini-Episode: Farewell Chuck
Content notes at end of show notes. PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Additional assistance from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This mini-episode was written by Jordan Stillman. CAST This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon (he/him) Josh Rubino as Bernie the mailman (he/him) and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/greaterboston. Transcripts are available at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @ingreaterboston CONTENT NOTES: Strong language Discussion of mortality Reference to alcoholism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021 · 41 min
Halloween Special: Spitehouse of Springfield
Our 2021 Halloween Special!
Sep 6, 2021 · 6 min
Mini-Episode: Chuck's Voicemail for Nichole
Chuck Octagon responds to Nichole's late-night voicemail at the Underground offices the next morning. Greater Boston...is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Dialogue edited by Bob Raymonda. Cast This episode featured: Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzireli The Amazing Nora as Jenovian Girl #4 Bob Raymonda as Foreshadowing Person #3 TH Ponders as William Henry Harrison. and Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon Music Starlight by Simon Pettersson Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2021 · 11 min
Mini-Episode: Nichole's Voicemail for Chuck
Nichole Fonzerelli leaves a lengthy, late-night voicemail for Chuck Octagon. How unprofessional! Greater Boston...is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. This episode was written by Bob Raymonda and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Dialogue edited by Bob Raymonda. Cast This episode featured: Jeff Van Dreason as Chuck Octagon and Kristen DiMercurio as Nichole Fonzireli Music Starlight by Simon Pettersson Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com Boy, Nichole sure did leave this voice message late at night, didn't she? I don't expect Chuck will call back until the morning. Maybe try checking your voicemail then? Content Warnings: Marijuana use. Language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2021 · 12 min
Mini-Episode: Michael's Farewell to Gemma
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by Bob Raymonda. Content warnings at end of show notes. This episode featured: Lydia Anderson as Gemma Linzer-Coolidge (she/her) Josh Rubino as Bernie the Mailman (he/him) And James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him) MUSIC Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. Moog Tune by Dirk Tiede. CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreater Boston. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at Patreon.com/GreaterBoson Content Warnings References to death Mild Kidnapping of a Public Servant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2021 · 12 min
Mini-Episode: From Fisher Cat to Yard Goat
Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by T.H. Ponders. Content warnings at end of show notes. CAST This episode featured: Jordan Cobb as Valiance Johnson and Kenny Fuentes as Bruce Bosley MUSIC Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede CONTACT For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Find us online at GreaterBostonShow.com. Follow us on Twitter @InGreater Boston. A production of ThirdSight Media LLC. Content warnings: Reference to eviction Allusions to institutional racism/misogyny Just a bit of crying in baseball (Our sincerest regrets to Tom Hanks) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2021 · 10 min
Mini-Episode: Michael's Farewell to Wanda
Wanda receives a farewell letter from Michael. Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with additional support from Jordan Higgs, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode featured: Josh Rubino as Bernie Tanja Milojevic and James Oliva as Michael Tate Music Charlie on the MTA performed by Emily Petersen and Dirk Tiede. Transcripts available at GreaterBostonShow.com. Contact For news and updates, sign up for our newsletter! Follow us on Twitter @InGreaterBoston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2020 · 19 min
Halloween Special: Three Strategies for Silence
PRODUCTION Greater Boston is written and produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. Content warnings at end of show notes. CAST This episode featured: Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him) Mike Linden as Marlo (he/him) and Guy (he/him) and Alexander Danner as The Narrator MUSIC Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede. CONTENT WARNINGS Strong language Earnest threat of violence/murder Reference to murders Frank discussion of violence, including suffocation and strangulation SPONSORS Find all of our sponsor discount links at: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ A production of ThirdSight Media LLC Click here to sign up for our newsletter now - powered by Aweber! And go to aweber.com/greater to sign up for your FREE Aweber account! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices