Crooked Stories Theater
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.
Episodes
"I couldn’t let him arrest me."
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
Chr...
"Sometimes a goldfish can bring out the worst in you."
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/Shopkeeper
Alana Rodriguez, Ellie
Natasha Kee, J...
The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of three shorts from writer Paul Knauer.
Ole Bess' Bait Shop: "Finally hooked her, mama."
Wanna catch something big? Choose the right bait.
Genre: Creature Horror/Comedy
How Paul Died: "Last night, I dreamt I died."
It's Paul's last day. But, how will he go?
Genre: Comedy
Who Killed the Cat?: "Muffin was the only thing I loved."
Somebody did it.
Genre: Horror/Comedy
Format: Table R...
"There are 44 trillion known species with only 3% of the cosmos explored. But, we’re the aliens."
First contact. In an Apple Store.
Genre: Absurdist Comedy Short/Sketch
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 Seinf...
The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two dramatic shorts from writer Kathy Cranford.
Buono Fortuna: "All she requires is an offering, you know. What would it hurt?"
Imploring an ancient legend, a fisherman's desperate plea for good fortune goes awry.
The Price She Paid: "That doesn’t change what comes now."
During a road trip, a couple looks back on their life.
Format: Table Read
Genre: Drama
Paul Knauer, Executiv...
"Turns out, being an unrepentant asshole actually has consequences."
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, Canadi...
The Devil'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'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 S...
The Devil'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'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 Swa...
The Devil'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'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 Swa...
"It's him. He did this."
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode eight of eight.
Devil'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's foe plays his ace.
Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner
Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/So...
"I'm sorry, brother."
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode seven of eight.
Devil'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 d...
"I wanna know why!"
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode six of eight.
Devil'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/So...
"I swear it."
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode five of eight.
Devil'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, Execu...
"I don't want him here!"
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode four of eight.
Devil'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...
"I'll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?"
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode three of eight.
Devil'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's nemesis manipulates him into a dangerous decision.
Paul Knauer, Executive...
Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil's Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil'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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Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode two of eight.
Devil'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/Showrunner
Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design
...
"There are them that give, them that take. But, the Devil always gets his due."
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode one of eight.
Devil'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 Gambler's Call: While tracking a pair of bandits, Walt and Nathan cross paths wit...
Devil's Due, an 8-episode supernatural Western drama
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