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What of Alison Dalton, Simon Von Hagens, and Theodora Thoreau-Roosevelt? Join us as we step back into the recent past and discover their fate.  Remember, Policy- there is no future without the Company. There is no life outside. Policies who seek to find meaning outside of HartLife are surely lost. Hear their downfall here, Loyal Policy. Relish it. Hear more of Mischa Stanton’s work with Ars Paradoxica and The Bright Sessions! Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchTheodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat EvansSimon— Mark SoloffAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeOld Man— Clayton FaitsClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesWritten by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Mischa Stanton. Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Photo by Jana Illnerová. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Sound Design for Season Six elements by Ryan Schile. 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.

Loyal Policies, do not listen to the Hendersonians. They lie, and lie, and lie--these Policies have been corrupted by Outsider notions of Freedom, Independence, and Self-determination. Glean only the truths the Company desires from these True Records, Policies, and no others. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchCumulus Jane— Kat EvansMoose— Jeffrey GardnerHopper— Stephanie MurphyDoctor Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileOld Man— Clayton FaitsGreyson— David RheinstromVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffAngry Policy— Alexander DannerAwe-struck Policy— Laura BrambletteThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by . 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.

Those who would deface the tower, inside and out, must be punished. The poisonous words of the Hendersonians are just as dangerous- if not more so - as the grapple-cannons of the StormHawks and the mandibles of their Ant allies. Resist the urge to feel any sympathy for these traitors and Outsiders, Loyal Policy- and HartLife will reward you. Stay tuned after the episode for a special word from Creative Director Clayton Faits about HartLife NFP and the current American political climate. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.  A special note- this episode has several fairly intense moments, so if you have concerns we strongly recommend reading the content advisories before listening. The Narrator— Ansel BurchCumulus Jane— Kat EvansMoose— Jeffrey GardnerDoctor Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileOffice Worker 1— Matt FletcherOffice Worker 2— Ele MatelanDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanSwitchblades Cobalt— Ele MatelanOld Man— Clayton FaitsVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffJanine— Kat EvansThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Clayton Faits and 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.

We apologize that you must hear more of the Outsiders, Loyal Policy. The events contained within this True Retelling of the History of the HartLife corporation may be shocking- that any could even think to threaten the sanctity and safety of our Glorious Tower is horrific. Hold your company-mandated loved ones close, my dear Policies, and don't make a sound- the Outsiders will be defeated. They must be. They must. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchCumulus Jane— Kat EvansVice President Herman— Zach ValentiBenny— Kamron PalmerMoose— Jeffrey GardnerHopper— Stephanie MurphyDoctor Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileOld Man— Clayton FaitsVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffSully— Whitney Kraus JonesThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by . 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.

Dearest Policies, we know you hesitate to return to the warrens of the MolePeople. Truly, I find them as disturbing as you do. Believe me, though- if you are to preserve the glory of the HartLife Corporation, you must understand all of its True History. Listen closely, Loyal Policies, and learn from the sins of Loamy the MolePerson and her disciples of No. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchLoamy— Kat EvansLimey— Lauren FaitsSchist— Lauren ShippenPeat— Jared LatoreChert— Lauren FaitsSandy— Abby DoudClay— Clint WorthingtonAsh— David RheinstromFerrous— Jeffrey GardnerThe Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. OrrNathan— Clayton FaitsShale— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ali Cantarella. 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.

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. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchChesley— Ele MatelanKameryn— Matt FletcherClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasOld Man— Clayton FaitsGreyson— David RheinstromArchie— Mark SoloffTeju Valentine— Jonah WinstonThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner 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 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.

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. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchHopper— Stephanie MurphyMoose— Jeffrey GardnerBenny— Kamron PalmerCumulus Jane— Kat EvansElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileKatherine Sullivan— Whitney Kraus JonesWritten 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 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.

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. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchTeju Valentine— Jonah WinstonSwitchblades Cobalt— Ele MatelanWaiter— Zev ValancyDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanJosh— David RheinstromJenny— Marsha HarmanThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten 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 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.

This Halloween, HartLife is proud to present “Record/Record” by Mark Harrison- a finalist from the 2013 Deathscribe International Festival of Horror Audiodrama. This piece was originally produced live at the 2013 festival, which was produced by WildClaw Theatre. Alan Jenson— Jared LatoreWritten by Mark Harrison. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by DJ Catnip. Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by David Rheinstrom, with Ryan Schile. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. With special thanks to Ryan Schile, David Rheinstrom, Ele Matelan, Allie Kunkler, Sarah D Espinoza, Brian Amidei, Aly Renee Amidei, Scott T. Barsotti, and everyone at WildClaw Theatre and the Deathscribe Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchHopper— Stephanie MurphyMoose— Jeffrey GardnerDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinPunted Rigger— DJ CatnipCumulus Jane— Kat EvansWritten 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 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.

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. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel BurchVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasTeju Valentine— Jonah WinstonOld Man— Clayton FaitsArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesGreyson— David RheinstromSeedy Borrower— Dan GranataOld Lady— Ele MatelanTower Watch Officer— Sean KelleySwitchblades Cobalt— Ele MatelanAntimonious Strang— Dave SteccoWritten 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.