DASH

DASH

Ripped from the pages of the hit indie comic book, this audio drama is a reimagined queer take on a classic genre that’s a blend of noir, horror, comedy, and mystery. 1940, Los Angeles. Openly gay private eye Dash Malone investigates strange and mysterious cases that have surprising links to his sordid past, his tumultuous love life, and an ancient power not seen in centuries. Can he conquer the monsters of the past to stop a terrifying future from occurring? “A love letter, a critique, and a kick in the ass to the modern moment long overdue.” - Comic book writer Steve Orlando. Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gable and produced by Lightbooth Blackout. Cover art by Vinnie Rico.

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June 16, 2021 2 mins

COMING JUNE 2021

Ripped from the pages of the hit indie comic book, DASH tells the story of an openly gay detective, his bad-boy boyfriend, an ancient horror lurking in the shadows, and the mysterious woman who connects them all. A 1940s blend of noir, horror, and mystery, this is a reimagined take on the detective genre that writer Steve Orlando calls “a love letter, a critique, and a kick in the ass to the modern moment long overd...

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A mysterious woman, Zita Makara, tries to hire private eye Dash Malone for a case he can tell isn't on the level. He'd be more interested if he wasn't preoccupied that his lover, Johnny Plinketts, hasn't been entirely upfront with him either.


Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Jim Diamond as the announcer, with the voic...

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As the bodies begin to stack up, Dash tries to figure out what Plink is keeping from him while keeping Zita Makara at bay. 


Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Cathy Mostek as Emily, Leigh Jacobs as Artie, and Jim Diamond as the announcer.


Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Produced...

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Dash makes several horrific discoveries that will change his life forever. 

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Cathey Mostek as Emily, Robert Hibbs as the guard, Jim Diamond as the announcer, with the voices of Thomas-Robert Irvin and Carlos Jiga.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo...

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Through the grief he's feeling in the present, Dash must face the ghosts of the past.

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Fernez, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Cathey Mostek as Emily, Jim Diamond as the announcer, with the voices of Leigh Jacobs, Laurie Jacobs, and Carlos Jiga.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. M...

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Dash chases a lead to some surprising revelations.

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Fernez, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Leigh Jacobs as Artie, Richard Dietz as Police Officer, and Carlos Jiga as Abendigo, with Jim Diamond as the announcer.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick L...

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Dash makes some bold moves, as hope and horror await him.

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Fernez/ Impetu, Cathy Mostek as Emily, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Leigh Jacobs as Dr. Terrameridian, Richard Dietz as Police Officer, and Carlos Jiga as Abendigo, with Jim Diamond as the announcer.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by ...

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August 20, 2021 15 mins

Our first behind the scenes, featuring a conversation with Dash co-creator Dave Ebersole and producers Mick Loro and Ed Hill, as well as some in between the scenes takes and bloopers with actors Peter Zielinski, Sara Luciano, Jay Mazzola, Christopher Tolomeo, and Jim Diamond.

Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production.

Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gable.

Cover art by Vinnie Rico 

Support us on Patreon for exclusive...

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August 27, 2021 2 mins

Dash will return September 1rst. Here's an exclusive scene from the second half of our season. Featuring the talents of Mick Loro, Joel Gerlach, Sarah Gerlach, Iris Gerlach, Thomas-Robert Irvin, and Jim Diamond.

Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production.

Dash created by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gable.

Cover art by Vinnie Rico 

Support us on Patreon for exclusive Dash content (and more)

https://www.patreon.com/c/LightBoothB...

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Dash confronts Zita Makara.

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Impetu, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Mick Loro as the cop, Iris Gerlach as Jessica, Sarah Gerlach as the mother, Joel Gerlach as the father, and the voices of Jerry Temple and Carlos Jiga, with Jim Diamond as the announcer.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick L...

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Dash is forced into a confrontation as an ancient evil awakens.

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Lou/ Fernez/ Impetu, Cathy Mostek as Emily, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, Joel Gerlach as Bud, and Leigh Jacobs as Dr. Terrameridian, with Jim Diamond as the announcer.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christ...

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September 17, 2021 4 mins

Sal tries to put out fires in his own world.

Starring Jay Mazzola as Sal, Cathy Mostek as Becky, and Thomas-Robert Irvin as Fernez with Jim Diamond as the announcer.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Produced by Mick Loro and Ed Hill. Executive producers Ed Hill and Andrew Greenwood.

Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Blackout Production.

Dash created by Dave Ebe...

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In this “drink special” behind the scenes, Dash co-creator Dave Ebersole and producer Mick Loro explore the classic cocktail featured from Chapter 2, “The Gin Sling.” Dave tries his best to persuade Mick it’s a great drink for gin and non gin drinkers alike. Also some bloopers and between the scenes takes with Peter Zielinkski (Dash) and Christopher Tolomeo (Plink). Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. As always Jim Diamond ...

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Zita Makara reaches back through the ages to give Dash the truth he's been seeking. But will he be able to accept it before an ancient evil monster finds them?

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Impetu, Cathy Mostek as Emily, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, James B. Meinel as Andy, Robert Hibbs as William, Emma Wagner DeFrange as Louise, Leigh ...

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October 15, 2021 6 mins

Emily Butterback encounters a strange visitor in the museum.

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Starring Cathy Mostek as Emily and Carlos Jiga as Abendigo with Jim Diamond as The Announcer

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Produced by Mick Loro and Ed Hill. Executive producers Ed Hill and Andrew Greenwood.

Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth...

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October 30, 2021 13 mins

In this stand alone episode Dash recites Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, with a little help from his friends.

Starring Peter Zielinski, Sara Luciano, Jay Mazzola, Thomas-Robert Irvin, Shanna Massad, Cathy Mostek, Christopher Tolomeo, Leigh Jacobs, and Carlos Jiga, with Jim Diamond.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Produced by Mick Loro and Ed Hill. Executiv...

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Dash searches through Plink's house and makes some surprising discoveries.

Starring Peter Zielinski, Sara Luciano, Jay Mazzola, Shanna Massad, Thomas-Robert Irvin, Cathy Mostek, Christopher Tolomeo, Leigh Jacobs, David Luciano, Laurie Jacobs, and Carlos Jiga, with Jim Diamond.

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Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and...

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November 12, 2021 3 mins

Cindy Crenshaw gets a call to action.

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Starring Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, and James Meinel as Andy, with Jim Diamond as The Announcer

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher Tolomeo and Mick Loro. Produced by Mick Loro and Ed Hill. Executive producers Ed Hill and Andrew Greenwood.

Dash The Podcast is a Lightbooth Bla...

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CHAPTER 11: The Distraction

Dash makes one final discovery in the museum before he faces The Mummy.

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Impetu, Cathy Mostek as Emily, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, James Meinel as Andy, Richard Dietz as Police Officer 1, Mick Loro as Officer 2, and Carlos Jiga as Abendigo, with Jim Diamond as the announcer.

Written a...

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CHAPTER 12: The Prayer

Dash and Sal take on Impetu and Cindy puts the missing piece together.

Starring Peter Zielinski as Dash, Sara Luciano as Cindy, Jay Mazzola as Sal, Shanna Massad as Zita, Thomas-Robert Irvin as Impetu, Christopher Tolomeo as Plink, James Meinel as Andy, and Carlos Jiga as Abendigo and cop, with Jim Diamond as the announcer.

Written and directed by Dave Ebersole. Sound design by Mick Loro. Music by Christopher To...

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