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Our Fair City

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109 episodes
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English
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Yes
Date created
2012/03/28
Latest episode
2026/09/30
Average duration
19 min.
Release period
8 days

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Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama, produced by HartLife NFP in Chicago, IL. Learn more at www.ourfaircity.com

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7.12- Down the Drain
2026/09/30
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.
7.11 - What's Left Behind
2026/09/23
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.
7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies
2026/09/16
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.
Midseason Break- Record/Record
2026/09/09
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.
7.9- The StormHawk Revisited
2026/09/02
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.
7.8- The Executor
2026/08/26
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.
7.7 - Orders are Orders
2026/08/19
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.
7.6 - Family Road Trip
2026/08/12
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.
7.5- A Morning without Muffins and Matcha
2026/08/05
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.
7.4- Dread Secrets and Fearful Engines
2026/07/29
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.
7.3- Monsters and memories
2026/07/22
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.
7.2- A MolePup Misadventure
2026/07/15
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.
7.1- The Cube
2026/07/08
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.
Creator Chat: Season Six
2026/07/01
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.
6.20- Uninsurable Risk
2026/06/10
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 Baldwin Written 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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4.7 out of 5
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Spesh713 2026/02/24
It doesn’t get better than this
Hilarious, original stories, incredible acting, fantastic sound production and music — this is the best of the best. Bravo to the entire Our Fair City...
★★★★★
frequentj 2025/05/15
Strong Terry Pratchett vibes <3
If I had to pick one word to describe this podcast, it would be “charming.” The characters have depth, and the writing is devastatingly hilarious. Lis...
★★★★★
fuzzystuff1 2025/02/26
Get on with it!!!
This podcast is incredibly hilarious! It’s extremely well crafted in every aspect, and I could go on and on praising it until I run out of adjectives....
★★★★★
Big Stinkky 2024/11/17
Great series !
Our Fair City is so well done. It’s one of my favorites of all time. It’s like listening to an old serial radio show and the sound “design” is top s...
★★★★★
pri0106 2022/05/18
Unique, Exciting and Hilarious
Brilliantly scripted, directed, and acted. Love the characters!
★★★★★
saturn2006 2022/02/07
Best podcast EVER
This is my very first podcast but to be honest it was the greatest podcast I’ve probably ever listen to recommend it to everyone!
★★★★★
Lady Triangle 2022/01/13
One of the best audio dramedies!
Terrific script, fantastic voice actors, lots of fun to listen to!
★★★★★
ThunderBlade Games 2021/05/12
Legendary
I will always be a huge fan myself. Beautifully written story and absolitely glorious sound design! I can't even stop making References to this show e...
★★★★★
Frommyshorts 2021/04/17
Superb
Loved ever second of it !
★★★☆☆
Me x 7 2021/04/15
Tried 3X
I cannot get into this, made it through all of season two on my third attempt and the story only vaguely comes together or is interesting. Many of the...
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