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HG World - Season 03 - Episode 05 - “Lock Up the Streets and Houses”

The season finale is here. The game has changed and everyone wants to get to Wishwell, PA and the HG World refuge.  Meanwhile within HG World, the peace is broken as dark secrets are revealed.  And the world will change forever for those taken shelter at the First Church of Wishwell. HG WORLD Episode 5, "Lock Up the Streets & Houses" featured Jason Arumond as REG, Eric Avedissian as ARCHER, Glen Bartram as HARRIS, Steve Cox as MR. FISHER, Keith R.A. DeCandido as TODD RAGE, Stacy Dooks as GARRISON, M Sieiro Garcia as JENNY JO and SARGE, Tracy Hall as DOREEN, Shane Harris as THE MAYOR, Orenthal Hawkins as HAWK, Gwendolyn Jensen-Woodard as JO, D T Kelly as JEB, Laura Nicole as AARON, Scott Pigg as MORRISON, Rebecca Rinas as RONNI, Lee Sands as DOGBERRY, Dustin Shanafelter as DAVID, Reena Sharma as BARBARA, Ryan Smith as HICKS, David Sobkowiak as READICK. Carole Stokes as JAN, Michael L Stokes as MAJOR GRANT, and Mark Zaricor as CRAZY JOE and PASTOR DAWKINS. Production Show Runner Ayoub Khote. Line Direction by Laura Nicole and Bryan Lincoln. Scene Assembly by Bryan Lincoln and Scott Pigg. Foley and Sound FX Wrangling by Scott Pigg. Engineered and Mixed by Michael L. Stokes. Music composed and arranged my Michael L. Stokes. Ukelele performed by Wally Smith. Jonathan Coulton's "De-Evolving" used in compliance with the Creative Commons License. HG World was Written by Jay Smith and is a production of 3015 north studios. William Shatner will return in "By Hooker by Crook"

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 1

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 1

This is the story of the rise of the undead from the perspective of a young college sophomore left on her own, on the road and forced into the HG World relocation center.  What she finds will destroy everything The Manager, The Mayor and the Brotherhood has hoped to build.  Jill Woodbine's experience will set the stage for the final season of HG World.

This story is part of a series which will be offered periodically between episodes of "The Googies".  Jill Woodbine's tale takes place during Season Zero and One of the HG World series.

This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

Note: This episode has been re-posted due to a communications issue between Podbean and iTunes.

“The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 2

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 2 Jill Woodbine leaves her isolated rural college to reunite with family, but the sophomore finds the world much different than rush week. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 3

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 3 Jill copy/pastes her observations on the bus in a brief narrative interlude. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

“The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 4

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 4 You have to have perspective to understand why you have keep fighting.  If you don't keep fighting, you become like every other sheep penned into HG World... This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

“The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 5

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 5 On the road, Jill and other refugees find a world of tents and soldiers, fear and destruction, a forced relocation to somewhere "safe".  At the camp, she clings to any shred of normal in what is proving to be a disaster of unparalleled magnitude. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 6

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 5 Traveling at night on a bus to "Site #2210" Jill and her fellow refugees discover the terrifying power of an eater herd. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes. Happy Easter from your friends at HG World!

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 7

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 7 The herd overwhelms the convoy and Jill fights to escape the bus with the help of members of the 82nd Airborne. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 8

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 8 The lead bus is crawling with eaters. Jill and four soldiers fight on its roof as eaters fight over each other to get at them.  A desperate rescue attempt is made. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 9

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 9 After a long absence from the show, Jill Woodbine re-introduces us to Constables David, Krantz, Jebediah and tells how Harris and his family reached HG World. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 10

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 10 Taking on the guise of a helpful newsletter copy writer, Jill begins her investigation of HG World and has an experience that shatters any illusions she had of safety or hope for leaving "Site #2210" alive. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 11 Part 1

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 11, Part 1 Calming herself near the "Mayor's Residence" - Jill meets someone who is about to change her life, and someone else who could end it. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 11 Part 2

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 11, Part 2 Jill confronts Hank about his intentions for Red Molly.  Molly explains why she agrees to spend time with Manager Jack and shares a secret with Jill that makes a connection between the two on an intimate level. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 12

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 12 Hiding out in an empty classroom inside HG World, Jill tries to piece together what has been happening inside the warehouse while exploring why the world came to such a state in the first place. A new opportunity may hold the key to finding Red Molly. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes. (This version has been remastered and reposted)

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 13

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 13 Constable David has some news about Red Molly - good and bad.  At a driving range set up on the roof of HG World, David and Jill confront a rare but dangerous situation with one of the residents named O'Neal. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes. (This version has been remastered and reposted)

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 14

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 14 - Supplemental To be true to the story, Jill has to be true to herself. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 15

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 15 There's more to HG World than exists on the sales floor. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 16

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 16 Jill takes her first steps into the Down Under and discovers... This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 17

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 17 Jill finds herself in a very bad place. This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

“The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 18

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 18 "Where do zombie babies come from?" This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 19

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 19 "Jill discovers the true purpose of the Down Under and her place in it." This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

“The Diary of Jill Woodbine” Chapter 20

HG World presents: "The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 20

"Red Molly explains the importance of her recovered Bible and her ordeal crossing 500 miles of hostile territory to find safety."

This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and engineered by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapters 21 & 22

In Chapter 21, Jill spends a long overdue evening with Molly and discovers that even the person she trusts most in the Down Under keeps important secrets from her.  Jill has to decide if she can trust Molly, or if she must look into matters for herself.

In Chapter 22, Jill learns the secret history of Paul Handsome and is set on the path to her destiny inside the Down Under of HG World.

This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapters 23 & 24

In Chapter 23, Jill meets Lucille - and life will never be the same again.

In Chapter 24, Jill reflects on the choices she has made and must make for herself and everyone else inside HG World.

This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapter 25

Everything changes.

This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

"The Diary of Jill Woodbine" Chapters 26 & 27

The End. 

The Diary of Jill Woodbine was a finalist for a 2012 Parsec Award. The author would like to thank the cast and crew (past and present) of HG World for the inspiration and the support he's received in making this podionovel as a companion series to the Parsec-winning audio drama series.  Thank you to Michael Stokes, Bryan Lincoln, Kevin MacLeod, and of course the voice of our miss Jilly - Veronica Giguere.

"This novel is dedicated to those who inspired my love of audio theater.  Bob Crawford, Arch Oboler, Orson Welles, Douglas Adams, and Dirk Maggs.

Happy Halloween, my friends.  - Jay Smith"

This audio novel was written by Jay Smith read by Veronica Giguere, with music by Kevin McLeod and mixed by Michael Stokes.

”A Simple Prop” (Pilot, Part 1)

Long before the zombie apocalypse, Neil McInnes lived in the most dangerous and hopeless parts of the world as part of various United Nations initiatives.  After a fall from grace withing the ranks of the Royal Air Force, Fight Lieutenant McInnes was sent to a small African nation in the midst of a bloody genocidal war. 

Here is Part 1 of "A Simple Prop" by Jay Smith, read by Ayoub Khote with music by Kevin MacLeod and mastered by Michael L Stokes.

While waiting for more Jill Woodbine and The Googies, please feel free to comment on this episode.  Listener response will determine if the show is picked up for a full season on the 3015 North Network.

(*This episode was made available for a short period in 2012 as a test episode)

”A Simple Prop” (Pilot, Part 2)

Returning from what was to have been an "honorable defeat" McInnes finds himself the center of a media firestorm over a supposed threat he made to the newly recognized dictator of

M’Benda.

His hope of going home to his wife and daughter are in jeopardy and his only way to avoid deployment to the Balkans is to claim unfitness for duty.

Here is Part 2 of "A Simple Prop" by Jay Smith, read by Ayoub Khote with music by Kevin MacLeod and mastered by Michael L Stokes.

While waiting for more Jill Woodbine and The Googies, please feel free to comment on this episode.  Listener response will determine if the show is picked up for a full season on the 3015 North Network.

(*This episode was made available for a short period in 2012 as a test episode)

Behind the Screams of HG WORLD - LIVE at Balticon 46

Join Host Bryan Lincoln and Michael L Stokes in the late spring sunshine at BALTICON 46 with series creator Jay Smith, voice actors Laura Nicole (Shiva Vesta, Aaron), Keith DeCandido (Todd Rage), Carole Stokes (Narrator, Ruby),  M Sieiro Garcia (Caitlin, Sarge), Rebecca Rinas (Ronni), and Veronica Giguere (Jill Woodbine) for a talk on podcasting, audio drama and what is shaping up to be THE new media conference for audio dramatists, fullcasters and novelists for audio. We also talk about Googies, "In the Flesh" and Season 2 of HG World. Special thanks for Balticon organizers (especially Paul Fischer), Alex White, and the awesome podcasting community for its support. Recorded Sunday May 27th, 2012 in the courtyard of the Marriott Hunt Valley Inn.

Radio Free Gozeria - Ep 1 - "Answer the Call" in Discussion - A Ghostbusters Fancast

Episode 1 features a panel discussion on the 2016 summer film and how it compares to the original. Join a panel of genre writers, educators, and even a paranormal investigator to discuss the new film and the Ghostbusters phenomenon!

Joining moderator Jay Smith are:

USA Today Bestselling Author Virginia Nelson
Author, Educator, and Paranormal Investigator Scott A Johnson
Horror Author Chris Phillips
and National Bestselling Author Heather Long

Ivo Shandor‘s ghost appears courtesy of a Level 5 EM binding shell.

Music and sound copyright Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Radio Free Gozeria has applied for status as a Ghost Corps franchise and its use of images and sounds are intended to fall within acceptable use of that status.