Gather by the Ghost Light
Gather by the Ghost Light is an audio drama anthology series on the Broadway Podcast Network. Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
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April 16, 2026 • 14 mins
Season Six Finale! This episode features the audio drama THE DIARY OF MARIA by Dave Huber.
Maria, a 17-year-old high school senior, is left waiting outside her school late at night after a performance when her father never arrives to pick her up. As her drama teacher, Mr. Harris, keeps her company as they wait, casual conversation about the play and acting slowly gives way to a devastating truth.
Written by Dave HuberDirected by ...
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February 24, 2026 • 29 mins
ROMEO & HER SISTER is an audio drama limited series produced by Gather by the Ghost Light. Available on all podcast platforms.
Ep. 1 - CUSHMANIA
In 1845, Charlotte Cushman is the most famous American actress in the world, well-known for playing men's roles in the plays of Shakespeare. Despite her international fame, she harbors a secret, hidden in plain sight: she loves women. Celebrated in her own country, she has brought her si...
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January 23, 2026 • 27 mins
This episode features the audio drama NEEDLES by Megan Tripaldi.
In this dark comedy, a frustrated knitter laments the decision to summon the forces of darkness in order to finish all the presents she has to knit for the holiday season.
Written by Megan Tripaldi
Directed by Jonathan Cook
Performed by Marian Thibodeau (Pearl); and Devon McSherry (Demon).
Additional voices: Roshelle Simpson, Bonnie Marie Williams, Nicole Swanson, As...
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December 23, 2025 • 14 mins
This episode features the audio drama NORTH POLE NOIR by Patrick Gabridge.
A dark look at the underside of the North Pole, as detective Harvey the Elf tries to solve the murder of Frosty the Snowman. Professor Hinkle claims he was framed, but what sorts of tundra games are these folks playing. A noir tale from the land of perpetual midnight.
Written by Patrick Gabridge
Directed and Edited by Jonathan Cook
Performed by:
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December 8, 2025 • 28 mins
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...
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October 29, 2025 • 105 mins
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 B...
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September 15, 2025 • 17 mins
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".
Sou...
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August 18, 2025 • 13 mins
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 ...
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July 22, 2025 • 32 mins
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 ...
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July 9, 2025 • 17 mins
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), Jos...
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June 23, 2025 • 33 mins
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 ...
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June 7, 2025 • 18 mins
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 Ga...
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May 28, 2025 • 47 mins
THE OTHER ME written by Jonathan Cook starring Laura Bailey and Khary Payton.
A therapist uncovers crucial evidence in a bizarre missing person case and soon finds that knowing the truth puts her life in danger.
(00:00) THE OTHER ME Audio Play
(23:54) Interview with Laura Bailey - Voice Acting origin
(28:35) Laura Bailey - Difference in Videogame and Animation Acting
(29:21) Laura Bailey - Performance Capture and Motion Capt...
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May 26, 2025 • 3 mins
THE OTHER ME written by Jonathan Cook
Starring Laura Bailey and Khary Payton.
A therapist uncovers crucial evidence in a bizarre missing person case and soon finds that knowing the truth puts her life in danger.
Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
Directed by Jonathan Cook.
Performed by Laura Bailey, Khary Payton, Devon McSherry, Eric Odom, Maisie Bailey, and Jonathan Cook.
Original audio production, sound desig...
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February 28, 2025 • 42 mins
SIMON SAYS written by Erin Moughon
A two-person film crew is creating a documentary about the origins of children's games. However, when they arrive at an eccentric young woman's apartment for an interview, things are not all fun and games as they discover Simon Says isn't all that it seems.
Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
Directed by Jonathan Cook.
Performed by Korilyn Hendricks (Jo); Kayla Gardner (Alice); and Arelis ...
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February 21, 2025 • 61 mins
On this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with playwright and screenwriter John Pollono about his writing journey from stage productions to theatrical releases including his new film RIFF RAFF starring Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Pete Davidson, Gabrielle Union, and Lewis Pullman.
John Pollono is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing the 2017 film STRONGER and the plays SMALL ENG...
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January 28, 2025 • 43 mins
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman
The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield?
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December 23, 2024 • 16 mins
CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein. Two mothers are out last minute Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve at 6:45pm. Coincidentally, they happen to be shopping at the same store. They both reach for the same gift. At the same time. And it's the last one left. Who shall claim the right to purchase the gift?
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The featured audio play CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM written by Sharon Stein....
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December 21, 2024 • 89 mins
STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (aka THE WHOLE DAMN THING) Parts 1 through 6. No breaks. No recaps. Just straight through horror and comedy as originally intended.
The hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to ...
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December 20, 2024 • 14 mins
The STAGE FRIGHTS series finale! There are no more actors (aka "sacrificial candidates") to choose from so Doctor Necropolis and his acolytes have abducted the GBTGL host Devon. They intend to perform one last audio play called SACRIFICE where they will be sacrificing Devon on the dungeon altar!
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The fe...
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