The First Episode Of
The First Episode Of
W. Keith Tims
The First Episode Of... is an occasional podcast about audio drama and the creative process hosted by W. Keith Tims. In each show, I listen to the first episode of an indie audio drama, then have a discussion with the creators about the show, their methods, their struggles, and successes. It's a great conversation for anyone interested in storytelling and creativity, and with so much talent and variety out there, you're sure to find your next favorite audio drama by listening.
ICE-CREAM
Adam Murciano talks about his retro horror ICE-CREAM, starting a subscription platform for listeners, the awkwardness of the teen years, the strange subversion of ice cream trucks, and the horror of always being one mistake away from ruin. A transcript of this episode is available here. Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com We're a part of the Audio Drama Lab, a Discord-based resource for audio drama creators. More information: http://audiodramalab.com (c) 2023 Alien Ghost Robot Creative Media Check out our audio dramas and other projects at https://alienghostrobot.com 
Mar 11
34 min
Human-B-Gon
Drew Frohman discusses his sci-fi comedy Human-B-Gon, fear of AI, reality TV as a showcase for insecurities, creating a sonic template, and finishing what you start. https://www.human-b-gon.com/ A transcript of this episode is available here. Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com We're a part of the Audio Drama Lab, a Discord-based resource for audio drama creators. More information: http://audiodramalab.com (c) 2023 Alien Ghost Robot Creative Media Check out our audio dramas and other projects at https://alienghostrobot.com 
Feb 25
32 min
Strange Air
Tony Martinez and Michael P. Greco discuss their paranormal mystery Strange Air, the fallacy of the "likeable" character, crafting a mystery, faith, belief and loss, and writing to feed your soul. https://www.strangeairpodcast.com/ Transcript available here. Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com We're a part of the Audio Drama Lab, a Discord-based resource for audio drama creators. More information: http://audiodramalab.com (c) 2023 Alien Ghost Robot Creative Media Check out our audio dramas and other projects at https://alienghostrobot.com 
Feb 11
35 min
50th Episode Special: The Book of Constellations
For the 50th episode special, host W. Keith Tims becomes the interviewee with guest host Kris Kaiyala, as they discuss a year of podcasting, The Book of Constellations, music as mood, training your brain to write, and writing with empathy and authenticity. The Book of Constellations is available on most major podcast platforms or from http://bookofconstellations.com Listen to Kris Kaiyala's Dirt - An Audio Drama on most major podcast platforms, or from https://www.dirtaudiodrama.com/ Get information about the upcoming The Love Talker at http://thelovetalker.com! Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: @firstepisodeof For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com
Aug 27, 2022
47 min
The Patron Saint of Suicides
Creator Alex Dolan and Producer Vince Dajani talk about their crime thriller The Patron Saint of Suicides, adapting a novel to audio drama, using contrasts to create tension, fiction as a tool to tackle difficult subjects, and why you shouldn't write "likable" characters. Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: @firstepisodeof For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com Check out The Book of Constellations, too!
Aug 20, 2022
34 min
The Mistholme Museum
Dom Guilfoyle talks about their supernatural anthology The Mistholme Museum of Mystery, Morbidity, and Mortality, working with the That's Not Canon podcast collective, developing a show based on your limitations, wrestling with imposter syndrome, and finding a balanced ending. Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: @firstepisodeof For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com Check out The Book of Constellations, too!
Aug 13, 2022
32 min
Echoes (in) Between
Jessica Berson discusses her metaphysical drama Echoes (in) Between, generational trauma, throwing wrenches into the narrative, midlife crossroads, and why writing friends is more interesting than writing romance. You can listen to Echoes (in) Between on most major podcast platforms, or from https://echoesinbetween.podbean.com/ Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: @firstepisodeof For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com Check out The Book of Constellations, too!
Aug 6, 2022
35 min
TEASER: "Hiding Day" from The Love Talker
The creators of The First Episode Of & The Book of Constellations and Delivery are creating a new audio drama: The Love Talker, now in production. We're excited to bring you a short teaser, "Hiding Day." The Love Talker is a folk horror audio drama that launches in 2022. Visit thelovetalker.com for more information. Follow us: Twitter: @lovetalkerpod Instagram: @the_love_talker Facebook: @lovetalkerpod ​Somewhere on the borders between Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee in the most remote parts of the Appalachians, girls have gone missing for decades. When a young woman journeys there to the isolated community of Kilruane, she uncovers the truth about the mysterious man who wanders the woods and his connection to the missing women and puts herself in danger from those who want to protect the town and keep its secrets. Credits: Ghost 1: Ers https://cstng.cc/weirdmoviegeek Discord: Ers#2311 Ghost 2: Devyn Boer devynrboer@gmail.com Pa: W. Keith Tims Earl: MT Goins
Aug 2, 2022
3 min
Rapture 518
Sarah Penn discusses her psychological horror show Rapture 518, the stigma of mental illness, doctors as authority figures, struggling past performance anxiety, and why people are more complex than the undead. You can listen to Rapture 518 on most major podcast platforms or from https://redcircle.com/shows/rapture518  Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: @firstepisodeof For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com Check out The Book of Constellations, too!
Jul 30, 2022
33 min
Dragon Shanty
Noelle Rose and Laura Harmon discuss their fantasy bedtime story Dragon Shanty, the magic of oral history, healing from trauma, tabletop roleplaying, and living your own testimony. You can listen to Dragon Shanty on most major podcast platforms, or from: https://www.dragonshanty.com/ Chip in to support the conversation: https://glow.fm/thefirstepisodeof The theme music is "Mockingbird (Instrumental Version)" by David Mumford, used under a CC-BY 4.0 License. Write to the show at TheFirstEpisodeOf@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter: @firstepisodeof For more information, to apply to be a guest on the show, or to sign up for our newsletter, visit http://thefirstepisodeof.com Check out The Book of Constellations, too!
Jul 23, 2022
34 min
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