Greater Boston
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.
Presenting: Dark Heights
Today we're presenting a new show from Realm. Dark Heights. A small California town— and three people within it— become the targets of an ancient evil. Tess Bellamy’s return home is anything but triumphant. She’s decided Hollywood isn’t for her, resigned to a normal life of caring for her ailing mother. Linna Severand would be a powerful sorceress...if she could escape her family’s mansion, and usurp their control of her magic. Gabriel Majeaux once tried to save the world from evil. Now he’s the last of his kind, moving from place to place to avoid detection. After a series of horrifying events, their lives collide...and if they aren’t prepared, it’s unlikely they’ll survive. Created and written by CD Miller. Narrated by Dion Graham, Julia Whelan, and Neil Hellegers. To listen to more episodes, or to get more information, check out: https://www.realm.fm/shows/dark-heights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15
43 min
Presenting: The Perfect Sentence
The Perfect Sentence is an audio fiction concept album written by Jeff Van Dreason and Oliver Morris (Kane and Feels). It's coming out on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other music streaming services on Friday, July 11th. There will be an online listening party on July 10th at 10pm EST. Click here to register for the Zoom event. Click here to purchase the album from Bandcamp and gain access to three songs now before the official release date! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2025
12 min
Presenting: Exercises in Sound
PRESENTING: Exercises in Sound, an exploration of narrative sound design Written and sound designed by Alexander Danner and directed by James Oliva. Performed by Jordan Higgs and Jordan Stillman. Theme music by Katherine Seaton. Tile art by Sam Twardy. Exercises in Sound is inspired by Raymond Queaneau's Exercises in Style and Matt Madden's 99 Ways to tell a story , which conducted similar experiments in the forms of prose fiction and comics respectively. Funded in part by by grants from HartLife NFP and Emerson College. Find transcripts online at ExercisesinSound.com. For news and updates subscribe to the ThirdSight Media newsletter . Exercises in Sound is a ThirdSight Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025
17 min
Great Me Away
Give Me Away is a Gideon Media Production, written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, and starring Sean Williams and Rebecca Comtois, along with many more talented actors and crew. Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media production, created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason and sound designed by Alexander Danner. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode features: Sean Williams as Graham/Joshua Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis and Rebecca Comtoi as Liz/Robin MUSIC Charlie on the MTA is recorded by Emily Peterson and Dirk Tiede Chiptune Charlie on the MTA by Neil Johnson All other music by Adam Blau. CONTENT NOTES Strong Language References to alleged terrorism References to incarceration Discussion of death References to death of a sibling Depictions of anxiety & ADHD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2024
39 min
Give Me Boston
CREDITS: Give Me Away is a Gideon Media Production, written by Mac Rogers, directed by Jordana Williams, and starring Sean Williams and Rebecca Comtois, along with many more talented actors and crew.  Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by Mac Rogers and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode features: Tanja Milojevic as Melissa Weatherby Rebecca Comtois as Liz/Robin and Bob Raymonda as T Operator MUSIC Farewell to Nigg and Childgrove by Adrienne Howard, Emily Peterson, and Dirk Tiede Content Notes Discussions of asexuality and misconceptions / accusations of faking behavior  Discussions of aliens and integration (two consciousnesses joining into one being) Discussions of former abusive and controlling romantic partners Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media Production. Give me Away is a Gideon Media Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2024
30 min
Halloween Special: The Bee-tamorphosis
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with support from Amanda McCormack, T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. This episode was written by Bob Raymonda, with additional dialogue by Alexander Danner. Sound design by Alexander Danner and dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. This episode featured: Cornelius Mohr as Sean from Brockton and Alexander Danner as The Narrator Transcripts are available on our website at GreaterBostonShow.com. To keep up with Greater Boston news, sign up for our mostly-monthly newsletter. Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media production. Content notes Strong language Murder of a family (by cartoon bees) Transformation into an insect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2024
14 min
Halloween Special: Night of the Living Red
Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda,Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason, with additional dialogue by Alexander Danner. CAST This episode features: Alexander Danner as The Narrator Ian DePriest as Brian Brown Bob Raymonda as Pissed Off Passenger and Alexander Danner, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Jeff Van Dreason as Zombies. We'll be back next Tuesday with another Halloween Freight. Check out our very own Bob Raymonda's show Forgive Me for an episode written by Jeff and starring Jeffrey Cranor from Welcome to Night Vale.  CONTENT WARNINGS: Zombies Zombie like-deaths, including human consumption Undead groaning about undead infrastructure Obvious metaphors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2024
12 min
Halloween Special: Hanigull
Based on a true story. Seriously. There is a Seagull that eats Pigeons in Boston Common. Times are tough for sea birds, I guess. Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from Amanda McCormack, T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda,Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This episode was written by Theo Wolf and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. CAST This episode features: Alexander Danner as The Narrator and a Pigeon and James Johnston Kelly McCabe Jordan Stillman Jeff Van Dreason as Pigeons.  We'll be back next Tuesday with another Halloween Freight. Check out our very own Bob Raymonda's show Forgive Me for an episode written by Jeff and starring Jeffrey Cranor from Welcome to Night Vale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 15, 2024
11 min
Halloween Special: The Bosney House
Week 2 of our haunted tour of uninvited guests takes you to - the Bosney House. Enjoy! Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Driessen with support from Amanda McCormack T H Ponder's Bob Ramona, Jordan Stillman and Theo Wolf. This episode was written by Amanda McCormack with additional dialogue by Alexander Danner sound design by Alexander Danner and dialogue editing by Bob. This episode featured Amanda McCormack as Desiree and Alexander Danner as the Narrator. Transcripts are available on our website at GreaterBostonShow.com! Content Warnings: Ghost. Confined elevator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 8, 2024
14 min
Halloween Special: For Your Safety, Stay Inside
PRODUCTION Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with support from Amanda McCormack, T. H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, and Theo Wolf. This episode was written by Jordan Stillman, with additional dialogue by Alexander Danner. Sound design by Alexander Danner and dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda. CAST This episode featured: Terrell Worrell Jr as The Legion Assistant and Alexander Danner as the Narrator Transcripts are available on our website at GreaterBostonShow.com. To keep up with Greater Boston news, sign up for our mostly-monthly newsletter. Greater Boston is a ThirdSight Media production. Content notes: Harsh shrieks and grunts Dread Alarms/loud noises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 1, 2024
7 min
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