Sink into immersive scripted audio stories crafted by professional screenwriters, voice actors and musicians. Catch a spooky horror. Laugh along to sitcoms and dramedies. Get lost in a sci-fi saga. Drift off to a sleepy tale. Each one with a twist, whether it’s a surprising plot turn, fun spin on a genre or an unexpected setting. Catch every twist and learn more about the creators behind the mic at CrookedStories.com.

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&#34;Nobody&#39;s ever put a nose out before.&#34;A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom&#39;s least capable Lord -- er, Lerd.Genre: Screwball comedy <a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, Executive producer<a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, Director<a href="https://www.mattcva.com/" rel="nofollow">Matt Candelario</a>, Assistant director<a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, WriterTyler Red, Sound engineerEd Harper, Composer Cast<a href="https://www.mattcva.com/" rel="nofollow">Matt Candelario</a>, Sir Abbott<a href="http://jbvoice.com/" rel="nofollow">​Jason Burroughs</a>, Earl TartarHarry Dyer, Lerd PaulPatrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton<a href="http://jbvoice.com/" rel="nofollow">​Jason Burroughs</a>, Patrick Warbutton<a href="http://www.instagram.com/c.head490/" rel="nofollow">Chris Head</a>, Sir Chester<a href="https://jarretgriffis.com/" rel="nofollow">Jarret Griffis</a>, Sir SimpleEliza Runolfson, Sir Betty the Bone CrusherEd Harper, Sir DuncanJack Parker, TrumpeterDean Humphrey, Sir EdgarPhoebe Ryvicker, Sir So ConfusedOlivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean MabelinePaul Knauer, Host Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Lerd Paul and the Knights of the Side Table, Ep. 2: Knight Stuff

&#34;Nobody&#39;s ever put a nose out before.&#34;

A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom&#39;s least capable Lord -- er, Lerd.

Genre: Screwball comedy



Paul Knauer, Executive producer

Paul Knauer, Director

Matt Candelario, Assistant director

Paul Knauer, Writer

Tyler Red, Sound engineer

Ed Harper, Composer



Cast

Matt Candelario, Sir Abbott

​Jason Burroughs, Earl Tartar

Harry Dyer, Lerd Paul

Patrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton

​Jason Burroughs, Patrick Warbutton

Chris Head, Sir Chester

Jarret Griffis, Sir Simple

Eliza Runolfson, Sir Betty the Bone Crusher

Ed Harper, Sir Duncan

Jack Parker, Trumpeter

Dean Humphrey, Sir Edgar

Phoebe Ryvicker, Sir So Confused

Olivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean Mabeline

Paul Knauer, Host

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&#34;Idiots. The lot of them.&#34;A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom&#39;s least capable Lord -- er, Lerd.Genre: Screwball comedy <a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, Executive producer<a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, Director<a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, WriterTyler Red, Sound engineerEd Harper, Composer Cast<a href="https://www.mattcva.com" rel="nofollow">Matt Candelario</a>, Sir Abbott<a href="http://jbvoice.com/" rel="nofollow">​Jason Burroughs</a>, Earl TartarPatrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton<a href="http://jbvoice.com/" rel="nofollow">​Jason Burroughs</a>, Patrick Warbutton<a href="http://www.instagram.com/c.head490/" rel="nofollow">Chris Head</a>, Sir Chester<a href="https://jarretgriffis.com/" rel="nofollow">Jarret Griffis</a>, Sir Who, Sir Simple, Sir RichardEd Harper, Sir DuncanJack Parker, Sir EveryoneDean Humphrey, Sir EdgarRalph Duke, Sir WhatPhoebe Ryvicker, Sir So ConfusedOlivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean Mabeline​Steve Parker, Sir Steve of KansasPaul Knauer, Host, Sir He Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Lerd Paul and the Knights of the Side Table, Pilot: Call To Order

&#34;Idiots. The lot of them.&#34;

A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom&#39;s least capable Lord -- er, Lerd.

Genre: Screwball comedy



Paul Knauer, Executive producer

Paul Knauer, Director

Paul Knauer, Writer

Tyler Red, Sound engineer

Ed Harper, Composer



Cast

Matt Candelario, Sir Abbott

​Jason Burroughs, Earl Tartar

Patrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton

​Jason Burroughs, Patrick Warbutton

Chris Head, Sir Chester

Jarret Griffis, Sir Who, Sir Simple, Sir Richard

Ed Harper, Sir Duncan

Jack Parker, Sir Everyone

Dean Humphrey, Sir Edgar

Ralph Duke, Sir What

Phoebe Ryvicker, Sir So Confused

Olivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean Mabeline

​Steve Parker, Sir Steve of Kansas

Paul Knauer, Host, Sir He

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&#34;I told you how to survive the morning.&#34;A delivery driver is pulled into a nightmare when a mysterious caller forces him to carry out a crime he can&#39;t escape.Genre: Crime/ThrillerEXPLICIT: LANGUAGE <a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, Executive producer<a href="http://paulkwrites.com/" rel="nofollow">Paul Knauer</a>, DirectorSteve Hyde, Writer<a href="https://jjk113.wixsite.com/funsizedstudios" rel="nofollow">Jakobi Kendrick</a>, aka FunSizedJJ, Sound engineer<a href="https://www.castingcall.club/bmfproductions" rel="nofollow">Ben Fearn</a>, Composer Cast<a href="http://www.instagram.com/c.head490/" rel="nofollow">Chris Head</a>, Marty<a href="https://jarretgriffis.com/" rel="nofollow">Jarret Griffis</a>, VoiceEliza Runolfson, Claire<a href="http://jbvoice.com/" rel="nofollow">​Jason Burroughs</a>, Harlan​Steve Parker, OfficerPaul Knauer, Host Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Special Delivery

&#34;I told you how to survive the morning.&#34;

A delivery driver is pulled into a nightmare when a mysterious caller forces him to carry out a crime he can&#39;t escape.

Genre: Crime/Thriller

EXPLICIT: LANGUAGE


Paul Knauer, Executive producer

Paul Knauer, Director

Steve Hyde, Writer

Jakobi Kendrick, aka FunSizedJJ, Sound engineer

Ben Fearn, Composer



Cast

Chris Head, Marty

Jarret Griffis, Voice

Eliza Runolfson, Claire

​Jason Burroughs, Harlan

​Steve Parker, Officer

Paul Knauer, Host

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&#34;I couldn’t let him arrest me.&#34;An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world.Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/DirectorTyler Red, Sound designEd Harper, Composer CastMatt Candelario, StanleyEliza Runolfson, StellaPatrick Warbutton, Albert (Practical)Jason Burroughs, Albert (Vocalizations)Alana Rodriguez, EllieChris Head, LandlordOlivia Swad, Gina WhiteDean Humphrey, Stage HandMatt Candelario, Patrick WarbuttonPaul Knauer, HimselfMatt Candelario, Joe Black Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Bad Fish Ep. 102: Leases and Lemonade

&#34;I couldn’t let him arrest me.&#34;

An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world.

Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series



Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director

Tyler Red, Sound design

Ed Harper, Composer



Cast

Matt Candelario, Stanley

Eliza Runolfson, Stella

Patrick Warbutton, Albert (Practical)

Jason Burroughs, Albert (Vocalizations)

Alana Rodriguez, Ellie

Chris Head, Landlord

Olivia Swad, Gina White

Dean Humphrey, Stage Hand

Matt Candelario, Patrick Warbutton

Paul Knauer, Himself

Matt Candelario, Joe Black

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&#34;Sometimes a goldfish can bring out the worst in you.&#34;An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world.Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/DirectorTyler Red, Sound designEd Harper, Composer CastMatt Candelario, StanleyEliza Runolfson, StellaJason Burroughs, Albert Vocalizations/ShopkeeperAlana Rodriguez, EllieNatasha Kee, JosephineDan O’Rourke, Radio NewsmanPaul Knauer, Himself Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Bad Fish Season One Episode One: Ugly Mug

&#34;Sometimes, a goldfish can bring out the worst in you.&#34;

An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world.

Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series



Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director

Tyler Red, Sound design

Ed Harper, Composer



Cast

Matt Candelario, Stanley

Eliza Runolfson, Stella

Jason Burroughs, Albert Vocalizations/Shop Keeper

Alana Rodriguez, Ellie

Natasha Kee, Josephine

Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman

Paul Knauer, Himself

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Bad Fish Ep. 101: Ugly Mug

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The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of three shorts from writer Paul Knauer. Ole Bess&#39; Bait Shop: &#34;Finally hooked her, mama.&#34;Wanna catch something big? Choose the right bait.Genre: Creature Horror/Comedy How Paul Died: &#34;Last night, I dreamt I died.&#34;It&#39;s Paul&#39;s last day. But, how will he go?Genre: Comedy Who Killed the Cat?: &#34;Muffin was the only thing I loved.&#34;Somebody did it.Genre: Horror/Comedy Format: Table Read Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, DirectorPaul Knauer, WriterJason Burroughs, Sound Design Ole Bess&#39; Bait ShopJason Burroughs, NarratorChris Head, HowardOlivia Swad, VeraDrew Hudson, Bruno How Paul DiedDrew Hudson, NarratorChris Head, PaulOlivia Swad, ChristineJason Burroughs, Dan, Leonard Who Killed the Cat?Chris Head, NarratorJason Burroughs, BertOlivia Swad, Muriel Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Table Read: Ole' Bess' Bait Shop, How Paul Died, Who Killed the Cat?

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of three shorts from writer Paul Knauer.



Ole Bess&#39; Bait Shop: &#34;Finally hooked her, mama.&#34;

Wanna catch something big? Choose the right bait.

Genre: Creature Horror/Comedy



How Paul Died: &#34;Last night, I dreamt I died.&#34;

It&#39;s Paul&#39;s last day. But, how will he go?

Genre: Comedy



Who Killed the Cat?: &#34;Muffin was the only thing I loved.&#34;

Somebody did it.

Genre: Horror/Comedy



Format: Table Read



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director

Paul Knauer, Writer

Jason Burroughs, Sound Design



Ole Bess&#39; Bait Shop

Jason Burroughs, Narrator

Chris Head, Howard

Olivia Swad, Vera

Drew Hudson, Bruno



How Paul Died

Drew Hudson, Narrator

Chris Head, Paul

Olivia Swad, Christine

Jason Burroughs, Dan, Leonard



Who Killed the Cat?

Chris Head, Narrator

Jason Burroughs, Bert

Olivia Swad, Muriel

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&#34;There are 44 trillion known species with only 3% of the cosmos explored. But, we’re the aliens.&#34; First contact. In an Apple Store. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Short/Sketch Paul Knauer, Executive producer/WriterGary Howell, DirectorJason Burroughs, Sound designEd Harper, Composer Cast(in order of Appearance)Dan O’Rourke, Radio NewsmanJason Burroughs, General/Member of PressHarry Dyer, Jerry Seinfeld/NewmanDrew Hudson, Reporter #1/Member of PressJack Parker, Reporter #2Matt Candelario, Fox News ReporterOlivia Swad, MSNOW ReporterChloe Cavelle, Fashion Weekly ReporterPaul Knauer, Member of PressGary Howell, Apple Store Employee/Member of PressRalph Duke, Member of Press Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Alien Press Conference

&#34;There are 44 trillion known species with only 3% of the cosmos explored. But, we’re the aliens.&#34;

First contact. In an Apple Store.

Genre: Absurdist Comedy Short

Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer

Gary Howell, Director

Jason Burroughs, Sound design

Ed Harper, Composer

Cast
(in order of Appearance)

Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman

Jason Burroughs, General/Member of Press

Harry Dyer, Jerry Seinfeld/Newman

Drew Hudson, Reporter #1/Member of Press

Jack Parker, Reporter #2

Matt Candelario, Fox News Reporter

Olivia Swad, MSNOW Reporter

Chloe Cavelle, Fashion Weekly Reporter

Paul Knauer, Member of Press

Gary Howell, Apple Store Employee/Member of Press

Ralph Duke, Member of Press

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The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two dramatic shorts from writer Kathy Cranford. Buono Fortuna: &#34;All she requires is an offering, you know. What would it hurt?&#34;Imploring an ancient legend, a fisherman&#39;s desperate plea for good fortune goes awry. The Price She Paid: &#34;That doesn’t change what comes now.&#34;During a road trip, a couple looks back on their life. Format: Table ReadGenre: Drama Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, DirectorKathy Cranford, WriterJason Burroughs, Sound Design Buono FortunaEliza Runolfson, NarratorMatt Candelario, JohnJarret Giffis, Dub, Henry, TV News Anchor The Price She PaidMatt Candelario, NarratorEliza Runolfson, RitaJarret Giffis, Dave Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Table Read: Buono Fortuna and The Price She Paid

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two dramatic shorts from writer Kathy Cranford.

 Buono Fortuna: &#34;All she requires is an offering, you know. What would it hurt?&#34;

Imploring an ancient legend, a fisherman&#39;s desperate plea for good fortune goes awry.

 The Price She Paid: &#34;That doesn’t change what comes now.&#34;

  During a road trip, a couple looks back on their life.

  Format: Table Read
  Genre: Drama

 Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director
 Kathy Cranford, Writer
 Jason Burroughs, Sound Design

Buono Fortuna

Eliza Runolfson, Narrator
Matt Candelario, John
Jarret Giffis, Dub, Henry, TV News Anchor

The Price She Paid
Matt Candelario, Narrator
Eliza Runolfson, Rita
Jarret Giffis, Dave

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&#34;Turns out, being an unrepentant asshole actually has consequences.&#34; A quiet, near-future murder mystery. Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Format: Standalone narrated short. Papers: A fastidious brother quietly restores order. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design CastMatt Candelario, NarratorRalph Duke, EdwardJarret Giffis, AmosPhoebe Ryvicker, Security BotLarry Womac, Canadian Security Bot​Paul Knauer, Android Content: Mild language and violence. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Papers

&#34;Turns out, being an unrepentant asshole actually has consequences.&#34;

A quiet, near-future murder mystery.

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer



Format: Standalone narrated short.

Papers: A fastidious brother quietly restores order.



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design


Cast
Matt Candelario, Narrator

Ralph Duke, Edward

Jarret Giffis, Amos

Phoebe Ryvicker, Security Bot

Larry Womac, Canadian Security Bot

​Paul Knauer, Android

Content: Mild language and violence.

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The Devil&#39;s Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part three of three. Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes:Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Devil's Due Ep. 111: Actor's Roundtable Part Three

The Devil&#39;s Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting.

Part three of three.



Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer



Discussion includes:

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design

Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

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The Devil&#39;s Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part two of three. Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes:Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Devil's Due Ep. 110: Actor's Roundtable Part Two

The Devil&#39;s Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting.

Part one of three.



Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer



Discussion includes:

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design

Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

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The Devil&#39;s Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part one of three. Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes:Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Devil's Due Ep. 109: Actor's Roundtable Part One

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&#34;It&#39;s him. He did this.&#34; Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode eight of eight. Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Lest Ye Be Saved: Walt&#39;s foe plays his ace. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design CastSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Devil's Due Ep. 108: Lest Ye Be Saved--The Season One Finale

&#34;It&#39;s him. He did this.&#34;

Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode eight of eight.

Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

Lest Ye Be Saved: Walt&#39;s foe plays his ace.



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design



Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Chris Head, The Preacher

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor

Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics

Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson

​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed



Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

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&#34;I&#39;m sorry, brother.&#34; Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode seven of eight. Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. The Collection: Powerful forces close in. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Steve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

The Collection

&#34;I&#39;m sorry, brother.&#34;

Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode seven of eight.

Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

The Collection: Powerful forces close in.



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design



Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Chris Head, The Preacher

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor

Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics

Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson

​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed



Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

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Devil's Due Ep. 107: The Collection

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&#34;I wanna know why!&#34; Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode six of eight. Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Son Rise: Nathan has his own dance with the devil. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design CastSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Son Rise

&#34;I wanna know why!&#34;

Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode six of eight.

Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

Son Rise: Nathan has his own dance with the devil.



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design



Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Chris Head, The Preacher

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor

Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics

Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson

​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed



Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

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Devil's Due Ep. 106: Son Rise

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&#34;I swear it.&#34; Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode five of eight. Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Sins Of The Father: Walt recalls the past decisions that led to this dangerous moment. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design CastSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Devil's Due Ep. 105: Sins Of The Father

&#34;I swear it.&#34;

Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode five of eight.

Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

Sins of the Father: Walt recalls the past decisions that led to this dangerous moment.



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design



Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Chris Head, The Preacher

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor

Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics

Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson

​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed



Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

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&#34;I don&#39;t want him here!&#34; Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode four of eight. Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Were It That Easy: Rachel seeks to satisfy a long-held grudge. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design CastSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Were It That Easy

&#34;I don&#39;t want him here!&#34;

Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode four of eight.

Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

Were It That Easy: Rachel seeks to satisfy a long-held grudge.



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design



Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Chris Head, The Preacher

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor

Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics

Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson

​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed



Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

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Devil's Due Ep. 104: Were It That Easy

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&#34;I&#39;ll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?&#34; Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode three of eight. Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. A Dance With the Devil: Walt&#39;s nemesis manipulates him into a dangerous decision. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design CastSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

A Dance With the Devil

&#34;I&#39;ll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?&#34;

Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode three of eight.

Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.

A Dance With the Devil: Walt&#39;s nemesis manipulates him into a dangerous decision.

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Devil's Due Ep. 103: A Dance With the Devil

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Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil&#39;s Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil&#39;s Due Episode One together. Topics include sound design, writing challenges and the joys and frustrations of building an entire story world with only audio. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Commentary Track

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil&#39;s Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil&#39;s Due Episode One together. Topics include sound design, writing challenges and the joys and frustrations of building an entire story world with only audio.

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Devil's Due: Director's/Producer's Commentary for Episode 101

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Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode two of eight. Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.The Serpent: Walt hatches his plan, only for it to bite him. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design CastSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

Series: Devil&#39;s Due, a supernatural Western

Written and Directed by Paul Knauer

Season one. Episode two of eight. 

Devil&#39;s Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take the gambler down.

The Serpent: Walt hatches his plan, only for it to bite him.



Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner

Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design



Steve Parker, Storyteller

​Jason Burroughs, Walt

Chris Head, The Preacher

Jack Parker, Nathan

Olivia Swad, Rachel

Jarret Giffis, Solomon

Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter

Ralph Duke, Nigel/James

Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor

Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics

Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson

​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed



Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

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Devil's Due Ep. 102: The Serpent

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