Episodes

  • FULL CIRCLE

    FULL CIRCLE
    Dec 8 2025
    This episode features the audio drama FULL CIRCLE by L.D. Potter. On a stormy night in 1909, William Hamish receives an unexpected visit from a young man determined to win the hand of his granddaughter. A tense conversation over whiskey becomes a dark confessional as Hamish recounts the monstrous path that lead him to become the man of wealth and power that he is today. Written by L.D. Potter Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Rick Davis, MuJaahid Johnson, Lucas Le Blanc, Robb Smith, Reed Hon, Valentin Angel Fernandez, & Allison Cossitt. Cover art by J.C. Grande Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Matooma, idokay, Yonotan Riklis, Daniel Dombrowsky, & Josh Tarp (00:00) Intro (01:46) Audio Play - FULL CIRCLE (25:15) Outro Back our KICKSTARTER Campaign for ROMEO & HER SISTER - https://bit.ly/romeoandhersis Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish (LIVE SHOW)

    STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish (LIVE SHOW)
    Oct 29 2025
    STAGE FRIGHTS: The Sequel-ish Performed LIVE at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA Hosts Jonathan and Devon guide the audience through six chilling tales prompted by antique relics in their Frights Galley. Some are cursed. Some possessed. And some can't even be touched due to their delicate ungodly nature. This performance is intended for adult audiences. (00:00) Intro (05:33) RENT-A-STIFF written by Fred Tacon. Performed by Sol Baird, Kate Dailey, & Devon McSherry. (18:26) THE LAST DEATH written by Ryan Kaminski. Performed by Brad King, Carlee McClary, & Karla Daly. (35:54) WELCOME TO OUR EXORCISM written by Matthew Moore. Performed by Lucas LeBlanc, Lillie Delecuona, Tracy Cook, Robb Smith, Anna Romano, & Marian Thibodeau. (46:55) INTERMISSION (50:37) DOCTOR J'S MAGIC SPRAY written by Jay C. Rehak. Performed by TJ Reissner, Eric Odom, & Ariel Wright. (01:01:40) ADIA written by Travis Williams. Performed by Krys Bailey, Dorothy Christopher, Camryn Thompson, & Audrey Robertson. (01:19:45) THE THING IN THE SHED written by Chris Soucy. Performed by Jonathan Cook, Lucas LeBlanc, Marian Thibodeau, Carlee McClary, Brad King, & Robb Smith. Created & directed by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠ STAGE FRIGHTS concept and theme written by Jonathan Cook Stage Manager - Dixie Dawson GRISLY JINGLES composed by TJ McSherry & Jonathan Cook Filmed on location at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. Camera operators - Chris Martino, Dan Beck, Stephen Gilliam Audio Engineer - Nick Laws Video & audio mixed and edited by Jonathan Cook Discover more of what we do at https://www.gatherbytheghostlight.com/ Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • SUCH DREAMS AS STUFF IS MADE ON

    SUCH DREAMS AS STUFF IS MADE ON
    Sep 15 2025
    SUCH DREAMS AS STUFF IS MADE ON is an audio drama by Dan McGeehan. Poppy and Tucker are surprised to find their house was broken into. They are more surprised to find nothing was stolen. They are most surprised when the burglars return— with a message. Written by ⁠Dan McGeehan Directed by⁠ Jonathan Cook⁠ Performed by Mary Beth Westbrook as "POPPY", TJ Reissner as "TUCKER", Jackson Sample as "SPARKY", & Jonathan Cook as "CHIP". Sound design and editing by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Matt Evans & Josh Tarp (00:00) Intro (02:24) Audio Play - SUCH DREAMS AS STUFF IS MADE ON (13:46) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • RHAPTONSTALL LIVES!

    RHAPTONSTALL LIVES!
    Aug 18 2025
    RHAPTONSTALL LIVES! an audio drama by David Golden. Jimmy Bannion is a cosplayer and a super fan of the Feldstar movie series, but when the director kills off his favorite character, Rhaptonstall Oakshield, he threatens to jump off the roof of the Comic Con Convention Center if they don't redo the movie. Written by ⁠David Golden Directed by⁠ Jonathan Cook⁠ Performed by Hollis Bowden as "Jimmy Bannion" & Jessica Mousley as "Jill Dunbar" Sound design and editing by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by The Hot Rod Elegants & Josh Tarp Cover Art by Claire Rodriguez (00:00) Intro (01:57) Audio Play - RHAPTONSTALL LIVES! (10:12) Outro Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at ⁠www.ghostlightpubs.com⁠ If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight⁠ If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit ⁠www.gatherbytheghostlight.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) *REMASTERED

    FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) *REMASTERED
    Jul 22 2025
    FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) by Daniel Prillaman. After getting the unlimited bread deal at an Italian restaurant, Arlo and Val are both stuffed and ready for the check. But their server doesn’t bring them their check. He brings them more bread. He keeps ... bringing them more bread. He won’t stop. He won’t ever stop. The bread is unlimited. And there is no escape. A romantic horror comedy about the hard truth that nothing lasts forever, except maybe bread. This episode is part of the Gather by the Ghost Light REMASTERED Series! Written by Daniel Prillaman Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Roshelle Simpson as "Val", John D. Nelson as "Arlo", Valentin Angel Fernandez as "Server", and Jacquie Floyd and Jonathan Cook as the "Advertisement Announcers" Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry Sound Design & Editing by Jonathan Cook Title music by JK/47 Additional featured music by Josh Tarp Cover Art by A. C. Daniel (00:00) Intro (01:09) Audio Play - FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (or THE BREAD PLAY) (30:24) Outro Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at ⁠www.ghostlightpubs.com⁠ If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight⁠ If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit ⁠www.gatherbytheghostlight.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS

    SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS
    Jul 9 2025
    Gather by the Ghost Light is an audio fiction anthology series hosted by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry. This episode features the audio drama SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS written by Scott Mullen. SYNOPSIS: A medium enters the dream of a kidnapper to discover the whereabouts of his latest victim. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Directed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Performed by Candace McAfee (Molly), Joseph Caradonna (Kurt), & Sarah Smithton (Anna). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠JK/47.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Additional featured music by Josh Tarp. (00:00) Intro (01:16) Audio Play - SHE LIKES TO LOOK AT THE STARS (12:43) STAGE FRIGHTS: THE SEQUEL-ISH Script Submission Info (13:18) IN THE SLUSH World Premiere Info (14:04) Outro Credits Rolll! Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!

    OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN!
    Jun 23 2025
    OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! written by Rand Higbee. It is Rome in 120 A.D. Festus is quite excited when he learns that he has been cast in the role of Icarus in a performance at the Colosseum. However, his enthusiasm quickly wanes when stage workers Sabina and Brutus gradually fill him in as to what exactly the role requires. (00:00) Intro (01:30) Audio Play - OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! (10:05) Interview with playwright Rand Higbee (13:53) Rand Higbee - Family Friendly plays (17:58) Rand Higbee - The origin of OH NO! I FLEW TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN! (23:29) Rand Higbee - speaking on the Valdez Theatre Conference (24:30) Rand Higbee - Upcoming Productions (26:13) Rand Higbee - Where can you find me? (27:07) Rand Higbee - Published Works (29:13) Outro Credits Rolll! Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Devon McSherry.⁠⁠⁠ Directed by ⁠⁠⁠Jonathan Cook.⁠⁠⁠ OH NO! I FLEW TO CLOSE TO THE SUN! performed by Lillie DeLecuona (Sabina), Andy Middleton (Festus), & Madison Junod (Brutus). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title Music by ⁠⁠⁠JK/47.⁠⁠⁠ Additional featured music by Kashido, Tim Kulig, & Josh Tarp. Cover art illustration by Anna Lascaux. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • DOCTORS & LAWYERS: 1st Edition Rules (A Dungeons & Dragons parody) *REMASTERED

    DOCTORS & LAWYERS: 1st Edition Rules (A Dungeons & Dragons parody) *REMASTERED
    Jun 7 2025
    DOCTORS & LAWYERS: 1st Edition Rules (A Dungeons & Dragons parody) - In this D&D parody, imagine an alternate reality where ruthless Barbarians, powerful Wizards, and cunning Thieves dive into the Fantasy Corporate World with the hit roleplaying game DOCTORS & LAWYERS. Join D&L game master Xandor the Stout as he guides his compatriots through the latest campaign "The 14th Floor Human Resources Dept". This episode is part of the Gather by the Ghost Light REMASTERED Series! Written by David Strauss. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Robb Smith (Xandor), Brandon Brune (Araldon), Nicole Swanson (Mirien), Brie Hayes (Cady), and Jonathan Cook (Xandor's Mom). Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook. Title music by JK/47. Additional featured music by Kyle Preston & Josh Tarp. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins