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Our Fair City

Our Fair City

Audacious Machine Creative · Jeffrey Gardner

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Show overview

Our Fair City has been publishing since 2012, and across the 14 years since has built a catalogue of 91 episodes, alongside 10 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 18 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Fiction show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 44 episodes published. Published by Jeffrey Gardner.

Episodes
91
Running
2012–2026 · 14y
Median length
14 min
Cadence
Quarterly-ish

From the publisher

Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama, produced by HartLife NFP in Chicago, IL. Learn more at www.ourfaircity.com

Latest Episodes

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6.16- The Buddy System

May 13, 202615 min

6.15- In the Hall of the Ant Queen

May 6, 202613 min

6.14- The Snidge with Two Brains

Apr 29, 202616 min

6.13- Much Ado About Andrew Snidge

Apr 22, 202614 min

6.12- Last Shift

Apr 15, 202618 min

6.11- Raise Your Glass

Apr 8, 202615 min

Midseason Break- The Past just isn't what it used to be

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Loyal Policies: this week, we’re excited to bring you something very different from our usual fare: a very special crossover episode produced by Improvised Star Trek. This episode was originally broadcast in May of 2014, and is completely improvised from an title provided by a listener. A huge thank you to Improvised Star Trek for allowing us to rebroadcast! You can find Improvised Star Trek on Facebook here, or on twitter at @improvstartrek. Given that the audio contained within was not captured by StreetSafe-approved surveillance devices, the canonical nature of this broadcast cannot be verified.Content advisories for this episode can be found here.Lt. Commander Crick Watson— Sean KelleyCommander Corbomite Hayes— Chris RathjenEnsign Ch’arles Lorem— Nick WagnerCaptain Julius Valentine Baxter— Matt YoungBorg— Nick WagnerEnsign Lackey— Griffen EcksteinDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileEnsign Greg— Matt YoungLt. Commander Fritz Fassbinder — Griffen EcksteinUrg— Matt YoungSimon— Mark SoloffDoctor Octavius— Matt Young Recorded and Engineered by Improvised Star Trek. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 1, 202628 min

S6 Ep 106.10- The Battle of Waste Field Three

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As we come to the conclusion of the first half of the Sixth season of the True Historical Retellings of Our Fair City, we invite all Loyal Policies to join us. Join us in shunning the Outsider. Join us in shaming the Dissident. Join us in exposing the disloyal Hendersonians working amongst us, striving through craft and word and violence against the great work of HartLife. Even as they work to rend our Mighty Tower apart, listen: and remember. Their words are hollow, their victories are meaningless, their actions fruitless when compared to the great history of Our Fair City.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson— David RheinstromJack— Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsStephen— Ryan BondSully— Whitney JonesAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Dann Tincher. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 25, 202614 min

S6 Ep 96.9- The Closing of the Gullet

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Loyal Policies, enjoy this True Retelling of the Battle of Waste Field Three, and see for yourselves through the propaganda and lies spread by malicious elements within the company. Truly, none of these Policies, disloyal as they were, could have survived without the mercy and beneficence of the company. Do not believe their lies. Do not believe your ears. Believe only in the power of HartLife…all the life you’ll ever need.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson— David RheinstromJack— Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsStephen— Ryan BondSully— Whitney JonesAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefePeat— Jared LatoreThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Damian Duffy. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 18, 202615 min

S6 Ep 86.8- The Rediscovey of Hope

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In tonight’s seasonal retelling of the True History of the HartLife Corporation, we rejoin Simon Von Hagens (Dead Disposal Driver) and Theodora Thoreau Roosevelt (Window Washer and Amateur Naturalist) as they spelunk deeper into the caves and warrens below the city in search of the Queen of the AntPeople. Will they discover their new adversary, or will the come upon something much, much more dangerous to their corporate welfare? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchSimon Von Hagens— Mark SoloffTheodora Thoreau Roosevelt— Kat EvansDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Photo shoot designed, produced, and directed by Ryan Schile, photography by Sebastian Orr, makeup by Tara Schile. Featuring (R to L) Tara Schile, Ryan Schile, Mark Soloff, Kat Evans. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 11, 202613 min

S6 Ep 76.7- Lost and (Sometimes) Found

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We return to our erstwhile heroes, Charles Wynn, Alison Dalton, and Cassandra Wilkins as they flee the ant menace through HartLife's ventilation system. Will they find safety, succor, and Cassie's family...or only more horror? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchAlison Dalton— Nina O'KeefeCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerOperator— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Dan Streeting. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4, 202615 min

S6 Ep 66.6- The Tower Below

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Loyal Policies- you hgw$hr*78534 if you see an outsififerw733923(( please be su32jh43ui requests your compliance. Remember: we are all jinwfg8wghwe&&&& 9 with the &&2n426hndw and *****************************.The Narrator— Ansel BurchArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffVice President Carter— Clayton FaitsWaste Management Technician— Ele MatelanThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerGreyson— David RheinstromOld Man— Clayton FaitsJack— Mark SoloffClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonWritten by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Eric Meister. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 20267 min

S6 Ep 56.5- The Furlough

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Loyal Policies- you know not to venture Outdoors. As you well know, it is cold, and there are wolves. Do not take any lessons in survival from this retelling of the True History of the HartLife corporation: it will not save you.The Narrator— Ansel BurchSimon von Hagens— Mark SoloffTheodora Thorreau-Roosevelt— Lise "Kat" EvansEmerson— Dean YeagerThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 18, 202613 min

S6 Ep 46.4- Brains Surgery

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We return to young Andrew Snidge, hapless yet helpful hero and recent recipient of firearm-based coaching strategies administered by Special Agent George Chamberlain. Will the good Doctors Caligari and Moro be able to save his life, or is this curtains for Snidge? Find out as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchBenedict— Mark SoloffBalthazar— Antonio BrunettiAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDr. Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudDr. Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Clayton Faits. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 202611 min

S6 Ep 36.3 - You Can't Go Home Again

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Fleeing the Ant Menace, Alison Dalton, Charlie Wynn, and Cassie Wilkins fight their way towards an unlikely bastion of safety: the data extraction cells. Within, will they find certain refuge or only more horror? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanErin Davenport— Abby DoudThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Daniella Tanimura. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 4, 202614 min

S6 Ep 26.2- Safety in Numbers

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The Ant invasion of the Tunnels continues, as we join the embattled forces of the Hendersonians in their quest for a safe refuge! But who are these newly rescued recruits? Will Sully, Dale, and Stephen become steadfast allies for the hapless revolutionaries, or a brewing danger in their midst? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchDale— Ben AldredSully— Whitney Kraus JonesStephen— Ryan BondJack— Mark SoloffClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson—David RheinstromOld Man—Clayton FaitsThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ali Cantarella. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 28, 202615 min

S6 Ep 16.1- Friends Upstairs

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We return to our retelling of the Great History of the HartLife corporation as the Ant Menace spills into the depths of the Tunnels through the new entrance carved by the mighty Geoship, the Hope of HartLife. As the Chitinous Menace rampages through the assembled Policies, will Cassie Wilkins, Charlie Wynn, and Alison Dalton make peace for long enough to escape- or will their inability to synthesize and maximize their resources effectively spell certain doom? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeFlint— Clayton FaitsRoman— Jeffrey GardnerStreetsafe Officer—Ryan SchileAssembled Policies— Eric McClelland, Tron Howard, Dave Romm, Staci Corcoran, Jamie Martin, Kale Ganann, David Gutsche, Jacob David Maurer, Richard Fish, Mitch Thompson, Jackie Casteel, Michael Gutsche, Mary Thompson, Ryan Rydberg, Rune Berg, Sophia Bull, Sonya Guggemos, Lisa Martin Ashley JenkinsWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jacob Halton. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by DJ Catnip. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. Some crowd sounds recorded live at CONvergence 2014. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 21, 202613 min

S5 Ep 11Creator Chat: Season Five

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We're back with our season Four chat, with writer and actor Mark Soloff and series creator Clayton chatting with Eleanor Hyde about the making of Season Five, Archibald FunnyPants, and more.Trigger warnings for this episode: discussion of actors who have passed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 14, 20261h 6m

S5 Ep 105.10- The Roar of the Crowd

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The Tunnels thrum, the city roars, and the Policies of HartLife are beside themselves- the long promised Launch Day has arrived. With the dastardly plans of Project Manager Charles Wynn revealed to a few and the Hendersonians closing in on the festivities on Level Omega, what will happen when the Hope of HartLife is finally set to its purpose? Find out, as the Fifth seasonal retelling of the history of Our Fair City comes to a close.===Our Fair City was originally released between 2011 and 2018.If you're interested in listening to the complete 8 seasons of Our Fair City ad free right now, you can join Audacious Machine Creative's Membership program at https://audaciousmachinecreative.memberful.com/join. $5 a month gets you ad free feeds of all of our podcasts, and goes directly to supporting the artists making new audio fiction podcasts! The Narrator— Ansel BurchCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileElizabeth— Tara SchileCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeOld Man— Clayton FaitsJack— Mark SoloffClear Skies Tim—Tyler SamplesGreyson— David RheinstromAssistant to the Board of Directors— Jeffrey GardnerGeorge Chamberlain— Jim McDonielArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffPushed around in the Crowd— John M. Martin, Dave Romm, Richard Fish, Jacob David MaurerAssembled Policies— Eric McClelland, Tron Howard, Dave Romm, Staci Corcoran, Jamie Martin, Kale Ganann, David Gutsche, Jacob David Maurer, Mitch Thompson, Jackie Casteel, Michael Gutsche, Mary Thompson, Ryan Rydberg, Rune Berg, Sophia Bull, Sonya Guggemos, Lisa Martin Ashley Jenkins Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeau. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. Some crowd sounds recorded live at CONvergence 2014. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 17, 202522 min

S5 Ep 95.9- A Single Twisted Spoke

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As Launch Day for the Hope of HartLife draws closer, the intrepid Andrew Snidge digs deeper into the mystery that is the Big Dig project. What does Project Manager Charles Wynn have in store for Cassie and the rest of our meddlesome heroes? Find out as the story of Our Fair City continues.===Our Fair City was originally released between 2011 and 2018.If you're interested in listening to the complete 8 seasons of Our Fair City ad free right now, you can join Audacious Machine Creative's Membership program at https://audaciousmachinecreative.memberful.com/join. $5 a month gets you ad free feeds of all of our podcasts, and goes directly to supporting the artists making new audio fiction podcasts! The Narrator— Ansel BurchAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeOld Man— Clayton FaitsJack— Mark SoloffClear Skies Tim—Tyler SamplesGreyson—David RheinstromFlint—Clayton FaitsRoman—Jeffrey GardnerWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Courtney Billadeau. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 10, 202526 min