April 28, 2024 • 32 mins
Episode Description:
Day 2 in Hell. The rules are unclear, the air is thick, and the danger is mounting.
Leo Brawn finds himself in a tightly secured Orientation Session led by the infamous Billy Bocheefe, a local legend with a flair for the theatrical and the lethal. But something’s off—security has been doubled, and no one’s saying why.
Among the freshly damned, Leo meets the chilling serial killer Herman Edward Coxlin, the guarded and sharp Jillian Burkett, and a surprising ally: the charming yet mysterious Maximilian.
Elsewhere in the depths of the Obsidian Recovery Agency, tensions ignite between the commanding Captain F.J. Mangutt and the brutish enforcer known only as The Pig. The walls shake with authority, suspicion—and something more sinister.
Meanwhile, far from the underworld, back in Jeffries Point, Massachusetts, punk rocker Laurie Stryker, frontwoman of The Hack Sisters, begins to suspect that someone—or something—has invaded her home. A presence lurks. The line between life and afterlife is starting to blur.
🕳️ New alliances. Old threats. Hell is just getting started.
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Cast:
- Stitch Mainville as Leo Brawn
- Andy Parkin as Narrator 2
- Jim Fronk as Satan & The Pig
- Eric Carlino as Billy Bocheefe, Herman Edward Coxlin & Sebastien
- Melrose Johnson as Captain F.J. Mangutt
- Tabitha Mixon as Jillian Burkett
- Ritchie Berrie as Maximilian
- Emily Fry as Laurie Stryker
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SPEAKER_03 (00:01):
Three months preceding the events of the
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mysterious dossier that heldinformation on his death, we
find Leo awaiting orientation onhis second day in hell.
Having just realized he died anddidn't make it to heaven, he's
distraught and wrestling withacceptance of his fate.
All things considered, it's abeautiful day in the capital
city of Dante, and Leo is takinga restorative stroll through a
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patch of countryside on theoutskirts of the city at
Sebastian's behest.
A calm, cool breeze flitsthrough the green trees
surrounding a large ornamentalfish pond.
Leo approaches the pond,produces a fishing rod, baits
the hook, casts the rod, andthen...
SPEAKER_02 (01:05):
Hi!
SPEAKER_03 (01:06):
Leo looks around but realizes he is alone.
Great, now I'm hearing voices.
He reels the fishing rod in andprepares for another cast, but
is interrupted by the voiceagain.
Um, hi! Over here! Hello?
Yep, just a
SPEAKER_02 (01:21):
little to your left.
Uh, hello?
Almost there.
Yes, here I am.
Hi.
SPEAKER_03 (01:30):
Leo stares at the man who owns the voice.
He's in the pond with water upto his neck.
I'm Max Million.
Uh, Leo.
I'm...
I'm Leo.
Nice to meet you, Leo.
Been a long time since anyonestopped by.
What's the occasion?
I was supposed to attendorientation, but there is
apparently some additionalsecurity being added.
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Don't know why.
So it was delayed until noon.
Oh, orientation.
Billy is a great orator.
So I've heard.
Anyway, Sebastian, my caseworker, suggested I go fishing
to try and relax.
I'm sorry, what are you doinghere?
Why are you in the water?
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I'm chained to the bottom ofthis pond for eternity.
Wow, you must be cold.
I'm freezing.
I should probably be completelynumb by now.
But I think the constant bitingcold is part of the paying for
my sins thing.
SPEAKER_02 (02:27):
Oh, hey, hold on.
Gotta drown.
Be right back.
SPEAKER_03 (02:32):
To Leo's horror, Maximilian succumbs to the
water, gurgling and panicking ashe plummets to the depths below.
A few moments pass, and thensuddenly, he returns.
His head bobbing just above thesurface once again, as if he had
not just died by drowning.
Okay, back.
What were we talking about?
I'm sorry, did you just drown?
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Yep, yep, I drowned.
Do you need help getting out ofthere?
Maybe there's a boat nearby.
Leo begins searching the areafor a boat.
Anything to rescue Maximilian.
No, no, sorry, don't bother.
Many have tried and failed.
What happened to them?
Oh, they're down here somewhere.
How long have you been here?
Literally sleeping with thefishes, you sort of lose track
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of time.
So...
I haven't the foggiest.
What about you?
Uh, this is day two.
Holy crow, literally fresh offthe River Styx cruise.
I really don't remember.
Ah, that's normal.
Say, what's new out there?
I can't remember the last time Italked to anyone.
I'm not sure I'm the best personto give you updates on recent
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events around here, consideringI'm one of the recent events.
I keep hearing Hell is goingthrough a transformation.
I didn't think eternal tortureand suffering was still on the
menu.
Right.
And yet, here I am.
One of the lucky ones, I guess.
SPEAKER_00 (03:56):
Hey,
SPEAKER_03 (03:56):
on the bright side, you can work on your tan.
That's funny, Leo.
Say, if you happen to think ofit, if you're out and about in
town and you ever make it backthis way, I really miss the
taste of chocolate.
SPEAKER_00 (04:14):
Chocolate?
SPEAKER_03 (04:16):
I don't want to put you out.
No, no, it's okay.
If I come across some chocolateand if I ever venture out here
to fish again, I'll be happy toshare it with you.
Thanks.
Oh, you should really try overhere.
The fish are really fighting.
Maybe later.
I have to get going.
Right.
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Orientation.
Any advice?
Just be open.
It will all sound impossible,but it isn't.
Leo steps away, holding hisfishing gear.
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Once he is out of view, a hugesplash occurs behind
Maximillian.
Damn.
SPEAKER_02 (05:17):
Glad he didn't see that.
SPEAKER_00 (05:28):
Q-String TV presents Leo Braun.
Episode 4, Orientation.
SPEAKER_03 (05:50):
Leo walks up the steps to the orientation
entrance, located in a buildingthat resembles a city hall.
Under its roof, Leo locates theentrance to the orientation
room.
Two heavily armed guards standon either side of the threshold
as new arrivals trickle in.
Down the hall, Leo observes awell-dressed man smoking a
cigarette standing behind aclosed door with a glass window.
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He seems to be having a heateddiscussion with a short, but
imposing-looking figure dressedin an overcoat and fedora.
Leo's attention is diverted ashis name is spoken.
Leo Braun?
Yeah, I'm Leo.
The man speaking with Leo istall, black-haired, handsome,
with a pale, unblemished faceand strikingly pale blue eyes.
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Herman, it's very good to meetyou.
Herman hands Leo a coffee.
Leo graciously accepts thebeverage with a nod.
You're sitting in front of me.
Herman enters the orientationroom and Leo follows.
The former detective is struckby how similar to a classroom it
feels.
The room is packed almost everyseat filled with new arrivals.
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Leo follows Herman and finds hisseat.
There is an orientation packetsitting on a small school desk
with his name written insharpie.
Leo sits down and opens thepacket.
The first of many documents inthe packet is entitled, I DIED.
Now what?
Good morning! Hi! Did everyoneget some fruit or Danish?
There's OJ or coffee on thetable over there.
(07:20):
Sorry, no creamer.
Dairy just seems to spoil here.
Okay, first things first.
My name is Billy Boat Chief, andyes, that is my original
God-given name.
Speaking of names, fill yoursout on the tiny little space
provided for you on theattendance sheet, okay?
Then we'll watch a 12-minutevideo on what to expect on your
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first day of Someone raisestheir hand.
Hold all questions till afterthe video.
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After a handful of dead timestories, we'll have Q&A and then
break for lunch.
I'll be back promptly at 2 p.m.
You do not want to be late.
Billy walks over to the flatpanel Magnavox television and
turns it on.
Places a VHS tape into a VCR andthe video begins.
The title of the video is YourFirst Day in Hell with Billy
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Bosheef.
The video features a muchheavier version of the
orientation specialist, BillyBosheef, indicating he's been
doing this for a while.
Feel free to take notes.
Hi, I'm Billy Bosheef, your tourguide on your first day in hell.
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You're in our nation's capitalof Dante.
Leo opens his notepad, as domany in the class preparing to
take notes.
He notices an empty chair infront of him to his left in the
first row.
The classroom door opens and astylishly dressed woman enters
the room.
She glances at Billy who sits atthe head of the class.
She seems to apologize and thenrushes to her seat.
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Billy seems displeased.
Leo notices a small scar underher right eye that curves
slightly under the slope of herpronounced cheekbone.
Her attention does notimmediately turn to the video
already in progress, but to awindow nearest her.
Leo recognizes her sadness.
He also observes many ornatetattoos on her right arm.
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His attention is suddenlydiverted when Leo realizes that
the woman is now noticing himstaring.
He corrects himself, turningback to his notepad and the
orientation video.
The video shows an aerial viewof the mouth of a massive cave
attached to the side of a vast,treacherous looking mountain.
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Billy does not disclose thelocation of the cave, but
provides a stern warning in thevideo.
(10:15):
Miles away from the orientation,Inside the Obsidian Recovery
Agency, Captain F.J.
Mangut is at her computer.
Unbeknownst to the captain, thestout man in the overcoat and
worn fedora appears behind her.
He stalks slowly towards thecaptain.
Captain! The captain, althoughnot expecting a guest, is
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unfazed.
She locks her computer andstands, turning to the
disfigured man.
SPEAKER_01 (10:42):
Pig?
The pig?
Sorry, I'm never sure how toaddress you.
SPEAKER_03 (10:47):
How about we just dispense with names altogether?
SPEAKER_01 (10:50):
Sure thing.
You see that exit sign overthere?
SPEAKER_03 (10:54):
The pig nods, but doesn't answer.
SPEAKER_01 (10:57):
It's really fascinating.
When you're inside, it's theonly way out.
But standing outside of the ORA,it's also the only way in.
Or so I thought.
You should try using it nexttime.
If these visits are going tobecome more regular.
SPEAKER_03 (11:15):
You have a new recovery agent starting
tomorrow, yes?
So I've been told.
Mr.
Leo Braun.
Used to be a detective, yes?
SPEAKER_01 (11:24):
Homicide.
Killed in the line of duty, Iunderstand.
SPEAKER_03 (11:28):
That is unfortunate.
He needs to be fast-tracked.
Here's the case.
The pig hands the captain afile.
SPEAKER_01 (11:37):
We normally get our cases through dispatch.
A call comes in, we assign anagent, sometimes two.
Rarely ever has a case beenhand-picked for an agent.
SPEAKER_03 (11:47):
And see, just like that captain, he figured out why
I'm here.
He sees something in DetectiveBraun.
This case should validate hisintuition.
SPEAKER_01 (12:01):
I'll read it over.
SPEAKER_03 (12:01):
You saying no?
SPEAKER_01 (12:03):
I'm not saying no.
I'm saying I'll read it over.
And I won't put my agents atrisk any more than they already
are.
SPEAKER_03 (12:11):
And what do you risk and say no?
I
SPEAKER_01 (12:14):
think you are the answer to that riddle, Pig.
You are a walking, talking,cautionary tale in that regard.
SPEAKER_03 (12:21):
The Pig braces, stealing himself from the
retaliation he wishes to meet
SPEAKER_01 (12:26):
out.
I think it's time you leave.
You'll have my answer tomorrow.
SPEAKER_03 (12:30):
I'll see myself out.
The man, known as The Pig, headsfor the exit.
SPEAKER_01 (12:36):
Nah.
Why don't you go out the way youcame in?
Wanna see the hole you crawledout of.
So I can fill it.
SPEAKER_03 (12:45):
The Pig ignores the captain and leaves the ORA
through the exit.
The orientation video reachesits finale with a dramatic scene
giving off Sound of Music, TheHills Are Alive vibes.
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The camera pulls away from BillyBo Sheaf with his arms spread
wide.
And the video ends.
I've lost a few pounds sincethen, huh?
No better diet than the deathdiet, let me tell you.
Having no edible dairy herereally helped me keep the pounds
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away.
My love of food knew no boundsback home.
Donuts, cake, ice cream, steak,fried chicken.
Mmm, mmm, I can still taste it.
Um, anyway, my pops were cloggedup more than Chewbacca's shower
drain.
That was 1982, just keeled rightover in a Casper Creams donut
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shop.
So, can anyone guess the sinthat led me here?
The group looks at one another,but most seem reluctant to
answer.
The brunette in the front raisesher hand.
Oh, looking to redeem yourselfafter being tardy?
Go ahead, honey.
Your name and then your guess.
I'm Jillian.
Well, hi, Jillian.
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And your guess?
SPEAKER_01 (14:12):
Gluttony?
SPEAKER_03 (14:13):
Ding, ding, ding, ding.
Nice work, girl.
Consider yourself redeemed.
What about you?
Me?
Oh.
Well, I was husking corn and...
Oh, dear lord.
SPEAKER_02 (14:28):
Next.
Oh, my turn.
I was studying in my dorm atStanford.
There was a citywide poweroutage.
So I lit a few candles so Icould read.
Anyway, my girlfriend stoppedby.
Now this is more like it.
Anyway, it became that time.
So while she was undressing, Itried to open a condom wrapper.
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Guess I was too excited.
But I ripped it open so hard itsent the rubber flying into a
lit candle and...
I tried to put it out.
But I only made the fire worse.
Apparently the lubricant washighly flammable.
Before I realized it, the dormroom was engulfed in flames.
I...
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I burned to death.
SPEAKER_03 (15:13):
Yeah, tragic, but with a happy ending.
No pun intended.
They banned hot rod condomsafter that.
So you did the world a solid,I'd say.
Now, you think that incident iswhy you're here?
Why I'm here?
See, ladies and gentlemen, howyou came to pass is rarely the
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deciding factor on whether youend up here or not.
In fact, you could havecommitted the sin and then lived
a lengthy, happy life with yourfate already sealed.
Take Farmer Joe over there.
Seems innocent enough, but in1933, he cheated on his wife of
47 years with a hooker fromDildo, Newfoundland.
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The irony.
And yes, that is a real place.
Grow up, people.
But that's not how he died.
How did he die, Billy?
His angry wife blew his head offwith a.44 Magnum Desert Eagle.
And why is he here?
The group almost in unisonresponds, lust.
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Now you're getting it.
So, boy with a collar, wannatake a guess why you're here?
Don't look at your packet.
SPEAKER_02 (16:31):
Having sex before
SPEAKER_03 (16:34):
marriage?
No, nope, uh-uh.
When you were 12, you and yourfriend Toby were playing with a
potato cannon.
Neither you knew it, but one ofthose flying spuds obliterated a
kitten.
Killing kittens is just a bigno-no.
Its name was Buttersbee.
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and you splattered Buttersbywith a potato cannon.
So what sin did the collar boycommit?
Say it with me.
Oh, come on, someone! Jillianraises her hand again.
Raz?
It's not a bad guess, but no.
The boy burned to a crisp andhad no beef with little
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Buttersby.
It's pride, people.
Defined as an excessive love ofone's own excellence.
Pride, baby! Okay, last one.
You.
Billy points at Leo.
What's your name?
Uh, Leo Braun.
What was your name before hechanged it?
That is my real name.
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Really?
Hmm.
Sounds like you should berunning around in tights and a
cape, but okay.
So why are you here, Leo?
I was a homicide detective.
Just about 25 years.
And then I was killed in theline of duty.
Oh, a cop.
And what brought you here?
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I actually don't know.
Now, play along, Leo.
Everyone else has.
No, seriously.
It doesn't say.
Leo shows Billy the deathreport, but the reason as...
unknown.
Hmm.
Well, that is peculiar.
Well, these details get updatedregularly.
Okay.
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Well, thank you, Mr.
Braun.
Okay, moving on.
Wait.
What does it mean if you
SPEAKER_01 (18:26):
can't remember how you died?
SPEAKER_03 (18:29):
I remember pieces.
Just not the whole puzzle.
SPEAKER_01 (18:34):
And mine is just a blackout.
Nothing there.
SPEAKER_03 (18:38):
Well, Jillian, to answer your question...
Allow me.
The classroom full of newarrivals turns towards the back
of the room and the voice isfinally revealed.
He is impeccably dressed,smoking an exotic cigarette as
he walks to the front of theclassroom.
He carries himself with assuredconfidence.
He has a presence, anelectricity.
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You could see why there arethose who are drawn to him, how
he manages to be so persuasive.
A perfectly cut and styled headof jet black hair, he has the
swagger of a member of the RatPack.
Dark brown eyes.
Evenly tanned.
Tall.
It is unknown if he entered theroom by some trapdoor or if he
just materialized in the back ofthe room.
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But he is here, and the room ispaying attention.
That's an easy question, MissBirgit.
Some deaths are so traumaticthat the shock simply won't
allow you to deal with it yet.
In time, I assure you, MissBirgit, the memories will come,
probably when you least expectit.
And when it does, should itcause you trouble or sleepless
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nights?
Review your manual.
There are plenty of highlytrained grief counselors at your
disposal, 24-7.
The class simply stare in awe.
SPEAKER_02 (19:55):
What
SPEAKER_03 (19:56):
else?
Are you, uh, you know, thedevil?
Congratulations to the astuteman resembling a toucan in the
back.
If you must address me, I preferSatan.
What else?
Don't be bashful.
This is a rare occurrenceindeed.
Take advantage of it.
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Why do some people have theirnames changed?
Oh, we have a celebrity in ourmidst.
Well, Herman, the reason isbecause some of you were named
inappropriately in myestimation.
We assign names that moreaccurately represent your true
nature.
Sometimes I'm just bored.
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Consistency can be so dull.
Would you...
change mine?
Satan smiles, pulls out a freshpack of cigarettes and taps one
out of the package.
He places the smoke between hislips.
Got a light?
Unsure to whom the question isposed, many of the classroom
reach in their pockets.
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Billy Bill Sheaf startsrummaging through a desk drawer.
Herman! Got a light?
Herman stands, walks slowlytowards the front of the class.
Standing face to face withSatan, Pulls out a chrome-plated
butane lighter.
He raises the flame to the tipof the cigarette and lights it.
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Satan inhales, holding thesmoke, and then exhales.
The smoke coils around Herman'sleft shoulder.
Anyone know who this is?
This will mean something tothose of you that get the
heebie-jeebies over such things.
This is Herman Edward Coxland.
He is what you would call aserial killer.
Eighteen victims over the courseof three years through eight
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counties in the Midwest.
And let me tell you, he was justgetting started.
Leo turns towards Herman, seeinghim in an all-new light.
He thinks of the coffee he wasoffered before orientation.
You really are a monster, aren'tyou?
You'll stay, Herman, for now.
Have a seat.
Mr.
Boat Chief, please hand outtheir assignments.
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Billy immediately turns to hisdesk, retrieves a folder, and
starts handing out forms to eachmember of the Orientation.
Leo receives his, which includesa badge.
The form reads, ObsidianRecovery Agent.
Demon Hunter.
These are your work assignments.
I'll cut the brass tacks.
You arrived here in hell.
because you did something badback home.
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Committed a deadly sin is thepopular expression.
Yes, some of you could look atthis as being punished and make
no mistake about it.
There are places and things herethat are unpleasant.
For the longest time, that isall there was.
Darkness, torture, pain,suffering.
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And it all became so boring.
We have evolved since then.
The fresh air outside, a deli onthe corner.
That's what this transformationis, and that's what these
assignments are for.
Do them, and you will live anormal existence, more or less,
just like any otherrun-of-the-mill day back home.
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You'll go to work.
You'll have happy hours.
You'll make friends, maybeenemies, maybe fall in love,
whatever it is that you want todo, but refuse the assignments.
Well, that is a direct ticket tothe more historic aspect of this
place.
You may be kicking yourself inthe teeth for ending up here,
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but let me tell you something.
Don't.
The rules set before you backhome were impossible to live by.
That was, by and large, thewhole fucking point.
The Great Experiment.
Take a flawed species, grantthem the gifts of selfishness,
greed, desires, the propensityfor violence, and self-interest,
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and then tell them the only wayto arrive at the place with
halos and harps is to deny thevery thing they were granted.
Talk about a long con.
No, no, not here.
What I can promise you is thathere, you are allowed to give in
to what you truly are.
Here?
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Here, you are allowed to behuman.
So, report to your assignmentpost first thing in the morning
and start anew.
My hope is that you enjoy them.
If you don't feel it suits you,more often than not, you can be
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reassigned to something moreappropriate.
How about a drink?
Assistants wheel in carts fullof liquor, champagne, beer, hors
d'oeuvres and finger foods.
Feel free to grab a drink andhave something to eat.
I'd love to join you, but I'dblow up like a drowned corpse.
Leo gets up from his chair andwalks over to one of the food
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trays.
He sees an attractive block ofchocolate and thinks of the
drowning man, Maximilian.
He quickly pockets the bar ofchocolate.
Soon after, Sebastian, Leo'scaseworker, arrives.
He scans the room and locatesLeo, who is now holding a
scotch, and perusing the horsd'oeuvre table.
Mr.
Braun.
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Hi, Sebastian.
What's up?
How was orientation?
I told you Billy...
Yeah, he's something, all right.
Orientation?
Maybe terrifying?
I don't know.
and your assignment.
What do you think of it?
Leo holds up the badge, turningit in the light.
Demon honor?
Better than fry cook orsomething.
(25:41):
I don't suppose you have apolice department.
We have organizations thatuphold laws, but not exactly
what you're used to.
Both men look out a window.
Satan is standing outside on amobile phone, puffing on a
cigarette with elegance.
Is that really him?
Yes, the one and only.
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Whatever happened to the hornsand pitchfork?
The description of hisappearance got slightly
distorted over the years.
Hey, he looks like...
Yes, yes, but shh.
That's sort of a sore subject.
Jillian approaches Leo andSebastian.
Leo, have you met Jillian?
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Hey, Jillian.
Nice to meet you.
SPEAKER_01 (26:26):
Hi, Leo.
That was...
interesting.
SPEAKER_03 (26:29):
I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.
SPEAKER_01 (26:32):
Not sure if we ever
SPEAKER_03 (26:34):
will.
Sebastian, would you have a fewminutes?
Sure, I just locked up, but Ican spare a few minutes.
Leo, if you'll excuse me.
Nice meeting you, Leo.
Try and get some rest, Leo.
Got a big day tomorrow.
Sebastian and Jillian leave theimpromptu party that has formed.
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Leo stares at the people.
Some in the crowd seem likethey're just at a corporate
Christmas party, laughing andswapping stories.
There are others that distancethemselves, unable to accept
this new reality.
Leo knows he has more in commonwith the latter.
He notices a man standing byhimself outside of the group
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near a bent tree.
It's Herman, the serial killer,just staring at Leo.
Herman lights a cigarette withhis chrome-plated lighter.
The warm glow of the flameshines behind his pale blue
eyes.
Maximilian emerges to thesurface of the pond at night,
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returning from his recurringdrowning.
Let me ask you something, Max.
How many times a day you figureyou drown?
Oh, it averages about once anhour.
I see you found a boat.
This better not be a rescueattempt.
I don't want to end up at thebottom of a pond, but I might
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just become your hero tonight.
Max, I present to you the finestchocolate the city of Dante has
to offer.
Holy fucking shit.
Leo laughs.
He reveals the chocolate, opensthe wrapper, and breaks off a
chunk.
Now, Max, I haven't fed anothermale except for my son, so I'd
appreciate it if you kept thisbetween the two of us.
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You have my word.
Leo places a small chunk ofchocolate in Maximilian's mouth.
The constantly drowning manscarfs it down.
It's true.
This is better than sex.
Although, I don't even rememberwhat sex feels like.
Oh, okay.
Look, I don't mind bringing youchocolate, but I do have my
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limits.
Sorry.
Yes.
Hey,
SPEAKER_00 (28:52):
Leo.
Thank you.
Thank you.
SPEAKER_03 (28:57):
Sure.
Anytime, Max.
as Maximilian and Leo enjoy afew laughs in the city of Dante.
Back home in Jeffries Point,Massachusetts, in the Bricks
apartment building, apartment1203, Laurie Stryker, aspiring
pop singer and artist, returnsfrom her band's latest gig.
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She is shaking and feverish,throws her backpack against her
couch, startling her pet cat,who leaps away in protest.
Laurie stumbles towards herbathroom.
Lori almost collapses as sheanxiously enters the bathroom.
She turns on the faucet andsplashes cool water against her
face.
She notices that her face isquivering and her lips are
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almost being pried open.
She grasps her mouth, feeling anunknown force against her lips,
as if fighting off an unwantedaberration.
Her hands are involuntarilyforced away from her and
restrained at her sides.
She peers closer to the mirror,staring intently at her own
wide-open eyes behind them.
She views something dark andominous.
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The presence stirs behind herfearful eyes.
Is...
SPEAKER_00 (30:08):
is
SPEAKER_01 (30:10):
someone there?
SPEAKER_02 (30:32):
Leo Braun is a production of Shoestring TV.
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Leo Braun was written andproduced by me, Jason Beard, and
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2, Jim Fronk as Satan, and ThePig.
Eric Carlino as Billy Boshie,Sebastian, and Herman Edward
Coxlin.
Melrose Johnson as Captain F.J.
Manget.
Richie Berry as Maximilian,Tabitha Mixon as Jillian
Burkett, and Emily Fry as LaurieStryker.
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You can find the artistinformation in the soundtrack
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Stay tuned for Leo Braun Episode5, Hangman, Part 1.
Thanks again for listening.
Three months preceding the events of the
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mysterious dossier that heldinformation on his death, we
find Leo awaiting orientation onhis second day in hell.
Having just realized he died anddidn't make it to heaven, he's
distraught and wrestling withacceptance of his fate.
All things considered, it's abeautiful day in the capital
city of Dante, and Leo is takinga restorative stroll through a
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patch of countryside on theoutskirts of the city at
Sebastian's behest.
A calm, cool breeze flitsthrough the green trees
surrounding a large ornamentalfish pond.
Leo approaches the pond,produces a fishing rod, baits
the hook, casts the rod, andthen...
SPEAKER_02 (01:05):
Hi!
SPEAKER_03 (01:06):
Leo looks around but realizes he is alone.
Great, now I'm hearing voices.
He reels the fishing rod in andprepares for another cast, but
is interrupted by the voiceagain.
Um, hi! Over here! Hello?
Yep, just a
SPEAKER_02 (01:21):
little to your left.
Uh, hello?
Almost there.
Yes, here I am.
Hi.
SPEAKER_03 (01:30):
Leo stares at the man who owns the voice.
He's in the pond with water upto his neck.
I'm Max Million.
Uh, Leo.
I'm...
I'm Leo.
Nice to meet you, Leo.
Been a long time since anyonestopped by.
What's the occasion?
I was supposed to attendorientation, but there is
apparently some additionalsecurity being added.
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Don't know why.
So it was delayed until noon.
Oh, orientation.
Billy is a great orator.
So I've heard.
Anyway, Sebastian, my caseworker, suggested I go fishing
to try and relax.
I'm sorry, what are you doinghere?
Why are you in the water?
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I'm chained to the bottom ofthis pond for eternity.
Wow, you must be cold.
I'm freezing.
I should probably be completelynumb by now.
But I think the constant bitingcold is part of the paying for
my sins thing.
SPEAKER_02 (02:27):
Oh, hey, hold on.
Gotta drown.
Be right back.
SPEAKER_03 (02:32):
To Leo's horror, Maximilian succumbs to the
water, gurgling and panicking ashe plummets to the depths below.
A few moments pass, and thensuddenly, he returns.
His head bobbing just above thesurface once again, as if he had
not just died by drowning.
Okay, back.
What were we talking about?
I'm sorry, did you just drown?
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Yep, yep, I drowned.
Do you need help getting out ofthere?
Maybe there's a boat nearby.
Leo begins searching the areafor a boat.
Anything to rescue Maximilian.
No, no, sorry, don't bother.
Many have tried and failed.
What happened to them?
Oh, they're down here somewhere.
How long have you been here?
Literally sleeping with thefishes, you sort of lose track
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of time.
So...
I haven't the foggiest.
What about you?
Uh, this is day two.
Holy crow, literally fresh offthe River Styx cruise.
I really don't remember.
Ah, that's normal.
Say, what's new out there?
I can't remember the last time Italked to anyone.
I'm not sure I'm the best personto give you updates on recent
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events around here, consideringI'm one of the recent events.
I keep hearing Hell is goingthrough a transformation.
I didn't think eternal tortureand suffering was still on the
menu.
Right.
And yet, here I am.
One of the lucky ones, I guess.
SPEAKER_00 (03:56):
Hey,
SPEAKER_03 (03:56):
on the bright side, you can work on your tan.
That's funny, Leo.
Say, if you happen to think ofit, if you're out and about in
town and you ever make it backthis way, I really miss the
taste of chocolate.
SPEAKER_00 (04:14):
Chocolate?
SPEAKER_03 (04:16):
I don't want to put you out.
No, no, it's okay.
If I come across some chocolateand if I ever venture out here
to fish again, I'll be happy toshare it with you.
Thanks.
Oh, you should really try overhere.
The fish are really fighting.
Maybe later.
I have to get going.
Right.
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Orientation.
Any advice?
Just be open.
It will all sound impossible,but it isn't.
Leo steps away, holding hisfishing gear.
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Once he is out of view, a hugesplash occurs behind
Maximillian.
Damn.
SPEAKER_02 (05:17):
Glad he didn't see that.
SPEAKER_00 (05:28):
Q-String TV presents Leo Braun.
Episode 4, Orientation.
SPEAKER_03 (05:50):
Leo walks up the steps to the orientation
entrance, located in a buildingthat resembles a city hall.
Under its roof, Leo locates theentrance to the orientation
room.
Two heavily armed guards standon either side of the threshold
as new arrivals trickle in.
Down the hall, Leo observes awell-dressed man smoking a
cigarette standing behind aclosed door with a glass window.
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He seems to be having a heateddiscussion with a short, but
imposing-looking figure dressedin an overcoat and fedora.
Leo's attention is diverted ashis name is spoken.
Leo Braun?
Yeah, I'm Leo.
The man speaking with Leo istall, black-haired, handsome,
with a pale, unblemished faceand strikingly pale blue eyes.
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Herman, it's very good to meetyou.
Herman hands Leo a coffee.
Leo graciously accepts thebeverage with a nod.
You're sitting in front of me.
Herman enters the orientationroom and Leo follows.
The former detective is struckby how similar to a classroom it
feels.
The room is packed almost everyseat filled with new arrivals.
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Leo follows Herman and finds hisseat.
There is an orientation packetsitting on a small school desk
with his name written insharpie.
Leo sits down and opens thepacket.
The first of many documents inthe packet is entitled, I DIED.
Now what?
Good morning! Hi! Did everyoneget some fruit or Danish?
There's OJ or coffee on thetable over there.
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Sorry, no creamer.
Dairy just seems to spoil here.
Okay, first things first.
My name is Billy Boat Chief, andyes, that is my original
God-given name.
Speaking of names, fill yoursout on the tiny little space
provided for you on theattendance sheet, okay?
Then we'll watch a 12-minutevideo on what to expect on your
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first day of Someone raisestheir hand.
Hold all questions till afterthe video.
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After a handful of dead timestories, we'll have Q&A and then
break for lunch.
I'll be back promptly at 2 p.m.
You do not want to be late.
Billy walks over to the flatpanel Magnavox television and
turns it on.
Places a VHS tape into a VCR andthe video begins.
The title of the video is YourFirst Day in Hell with Billy
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Bosheef.
The video features a muchheavier version of the
orientation specialist, BillyBosheef, indicating he's been
doing this for a while.
Feel free to take notes.
Hi, I'm Billy Bosheef, your tourguide on your first day in hell.
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You're in our nation's capitalof Dante.
Leo opens his notepad, as domany in the class preparing to
take notes.
He notices an empty chair infront of him to his left in the
first row.
The classroom door opens and astylishly dressed woman enters
the room.
She glances at Billy who sits atthe head of the class.
She seems to apologize and thenrushes to her seat.
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Billy seems displeased.
Leo notices a small scar underher right eye that curves
slightly under the slope of herpronounced cheekbone.
Her attention does notimmediately turn to the video
already in progress, but to awindow nearest her.
Leo recognizes her sadness.
He also observes many ornatetattoos on her right arm.
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His attention is suddenlydiverted when Leo realizes that
the woman is now noticing himstaring.
He corrects himself, turningback to his notepad and the
orientation video.
The video shows an aerial viewof the mouth of a massive cave
attached to the side of a vast,treacherous looking mountain.
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Billy does not disclose thelocation of the cave, but
provides a stern warning in thevideo.
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Miles away from the orientation,Inside the Obsidian Recovery
Agency, Captain F.J.
Mangut is at her computer.
Unbeknownst to the captain, thestout man in the overcoat and
worn fedora appears behind her.
He stalks slowly towards thecaptain.
Captain! The captain, althoughnot expecting a guest, is
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unfazed.
She locks her computer andstands, turning to the
disfigured man.
SPEAKER_01 (10:42):
Pig?
The pig?
Sorry, I'm never sure how toaddress you.
SPEAKER_03 (10:47):
How about we just dispense with names altogether?
SPEAKER_01 (10:50):
Sure thing.
You see that exit sign overthere?
SPEAKER_03 (10:54):
The pig nods, but doesn't answer.
SPEAKER_01 (10:57):
It's really fascinating.
When you're inside, it's theonly way out.
But standing outside of the ORA,it's also the only way in.
Or so I thought.
You should try using it nexttime.
If these visits are going tobecome more regular.
SPEAKER_03 (11:15):
You have a new recovery agent starting
tomorrow, yes?
So I've been told.
Mr.
Leo Braun.
Used to be a detective, yes?
SPEAKER_01 (11:24):
Homicide.
Killed in the line of duty, Iunderstand.
SPEAKER_03 (11:28):
That is unfortunate.
He needs to be fast-tracked.
Here's the case.
The pig hands the captain afile.
SPEAKER_01 (11:37):
We normally get our cases through dispatch.
A call comes in, we assign anagent, sometimes two.
Rarely ever has a case beenhand-picked for an agent.
SPEAKER_03 (11:47):
And see, just like that captain, he figured out why
I'm here.
He sees something in DetectiveBraun.
This case should validate hisintuition.
SPEAKER_01 (12:01):
I'll read it over.
SPEAKER_03 (12:01):
You saying no?
SPEAKER_01 (12:03):
I'm not saying no.
I'm saying I'll read it over.
And I won't put my agents atrisk any more than they already
are.
SPEAKER_03 (12:11):
And what do you risk and say no?
I
SPEAKER_01 (12:14):
think you are the answer to that riddle, Pig.
You are a walking, talking,cautionary tale in that regard.
SPEAKER_03 (12:21):
The Pig braces, stealing himself from the
retaliation he wishes to meet
SPEAKER_01 (12:26):
out.
I think it's time you leave.
You'll have my answer tomorrow.
SPEAKER_03 (12:30):
I'll see myself out.
The man, known as The Pig, headsfor the exit.
SPEAKER_01 (12:36):
Nah.
Why don't you go out the way youcame in?
Wanna see the hole you crawledout of.
So I can fill it.
SPEAKER_03 (12:45):
The Pig ignores the captain and leaves the ORA
through the exit.
The orientation video reachesits finale with a dramatic scene
giving off Sound of Music, TheHills Are Alive vibes.
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The camera pulls away from BillyBo Sheaf with his arms spread
wide.
And the video ends.
I've lost a few pounds sincethen, huh?
No better diet than the deathdiet, let me tell you.
Having no edible dairy herereally helped me keep the pounds
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away.
My love of food knew no boundsback home.
Donuts, cake, ice cream, steak,fried chicken.
Mmm, mmm, I can still taste it.
Um, anyway, my pops were cloggedup more than Chewbacca's shower
drain.
That was 1982, just keeled rightover in a Casper Creams donut
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shop.
So, can anyone guess the sinthat led me here?
The group looks at one another,but most seem reluctant to
answer.
The brunette in the front raisesher hand.
Oh, looking to redeem yourselfafter being tardy?
Go ahead, honey.
Your name and then your guess.
I'm Jillian.
Well, hi, Jillian.
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And your guess?
SPEAKER_01 (14:12):
Gluttony?
SPEAKER_03 (14:13):
Ding, ding, ding, ding.
Nice work, girl.
Consider yourself redeemed.
What about you?
Me?
Oh.
Well, I was husking corn and...
Oh, dear lord.
SPEAKER_02 (14:28):
Next.
Oh, my turn.
I was studying in my dorm atStanford.
There was a citywide poweroutage.
So I lit a few candles so Icould read.
Anyway, my girlfriend stoppedby.
Now this is more like it.
Anyway, it became that time.
So while she was undressing, Itried to open a condom wrapper.
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Guess I was too excited.
But I ripped it open so hard itsent the rubber flying into a
lit candle and...
I tried to put it out.
But I only made the fire worse.
Apparently the lubricant washighly flammable.
Before I realized it, the dormroom was engulfed in flames.
I...
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I burned to death.
SPEAKER_03 (15:13):
Yeah, tragic, but with a happy ending.
No pun intended.
They banned hot rod condomsafter that.
So you did the world a solid,I'd say.
Now, you think that incident iswhy you're here?
Why I'm here?
See, ladies and gentlemen, howyou came to pass is rarely the
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deciding factor on whether youend up here or not.
In fact, you could havecommitted the sin and then lived
a lengthy, happy life with yourfate already sealed.
Take Farmer Joe over there.
Seems innocent enough, but in1933, he cheated on his wife of
47 years with a hooker fromDildo, Newfoundland.
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The irony.
And yes, that is a real place.
Grow up, people.
But that's not how he died.
How did he die, Billy?
His angry wife blew his head offwith a.44 Magnum Desert Eagle.
And why is he here?
The group almost in unisonresponds, lust.
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Now you're getting it.
So, boy with a collar, wannatake a guess why you're here?
Don't look at your packet.
SPEAKER_02 (16:31):
Having sex before
SPEAKER_03 (16:34):
marriage?
No, nope, uh-uh.
When you were 12, you and yourfriend Toby were playing with a
potato cannon.
Neither you knew it, but one ofthose flying spuds obliterated a
kitten.
Killing kittens is just a bigno-no.
Its name was Buttersbee.
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and you splattered Buttersbywith a potato cannon.
So what sin did the collar boycommit?
Say it with me.
Oh, come on, someone! Jillianraises her hand again.
Raz?
It's not a bad guess, but no.
The boy burned to a crisp andhad no beef with little
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Buttersby.
It's pride, people.
Defined as an excessive love ofone's own excellence.
Pride, baby! Okay, last one.
You.
Billy points at Leo.
What's your name?
Uh, Leo Braun.
What was your name before hechanged it?
That is my real name.
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Really?
Hmm.
Sounds like you should berunning around in tights and a
cape, but okay.
So why are you here, Leo?
I was a homicide detective.
Just about 25 years.
And then I was killed in theline of duty.
Oh, a cop.
And what brought you here?
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I actually don't know.
Now, play along, Leo.
Everyone else has.
No, seriously.
It doesn't say.
Leo shows Billy the deathreport, but the reason as...
unknown.
Hmm.
Well, that is peculiar.
Well, these details get updatedregularly.
Okay.
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Well, thank you, Mr.
Braun.
Okay, moving on.
Wait.
What does it mean if you
SPEAKER_01 (18:26):
can't remember how you died?
SPEAKER_03 (18:29):
I remember pieces.
Just not the whole puzzle.
SPEAKER_01 (18:34):
And mine is just a blackout.
Nothing there.
SPEAKER_03 (18:38):
Well, Jillian, to answer your question...
Allow me.
The classroom full of newarrivals turns towards the back
of the room and the voice isfinally revealed.
He is impeccably dressed,smoking an exotic cigarette as
he walks to the front of theclassroom.
He carries himself with assuredconfidence.
He has a presence, anelectricity.
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You could see why there arethose who are drawn to him, how
he manages to be so persuasive.
A perfectly cut and styled headof jet black hair, he has the
swagger of a member of the RatPack.
Dark brown eyes.
Evenly tanned.
Tall.
It is unknown if he entered theroom by some trapdoor or if he
just materialized in the back ofthe room.
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But he is here, and the room ispaying attention.
That's an easy question, MissBirgit.
Some deaths are so traumaticthat the shock simply won't
allow you to deal with it yet.
In time, I assure you, MissBirgit, the memories will come,
probably when you least expectit.
And when it does, should itcause you trouble or sleepless
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nights?
Review your manual.
There are plenty of highlytrained grief counselors at your
disposal, 24-7.
The class simply stare in awe.
SPEAKER_02 (19:55):
What
SPEAKER_03 (19:56):
else?
Are you, uh, you know, thedevil?
Congratulations to the astuteman resembling a toucan in the
back.
If you must address me, I preferSatan.
What else?
Don't be bashful.
This is a rare occurrenceindeed.
Take advantage of it.
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Why do some people have theirnames changed?
Oh, we have a celebrity in ourmidst.
Well, Herman, the reason isbecause some of you were named
inappropriately in myestimation.
We assign names that moreaccurately represent your true
nature.
Sometimes I'm just bored.
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Consistency can be so dull.
Would you...
change mine?
Satan smiles, pulls out a freshpack of cigarettes and taps one
out of the package.
He places the smoke between hislips.
Got a light?
Unsure to whom the question isposed, many of the classroom
reach in their pockets.
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Billy Bill Sheaf startsrummaging through a desk drawer.
Herman! Got a light?
Herman stands, walks slowlytowards the front of the class.
Standing face to face withSatan, Pulls out a chrome-plated
butane lighter.
He raises the flame to the tipof the cigarette and lights it.
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Satan inhales, holding thesmoke, and then exhales.
The smoke coils around Herman'sleft shoulder.
Anyone know who this is?
This will mean something tothose of you that get the
heebie-jeebies over such things.
This is Herman Edward Coxland.
He is what you would call aserial killer.
Eighteen victims over the courseof three years through eight
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counties in the Midwest.
And let me tell you, he was justgetting started.
Leo turns towards Herman, seeinghim in an all-new light.
He thinks of the coffee he wasoffered before orientation.
You really are a monster, aren'tyou?
You'll stay, Herman, for now.
Have a seat.
Mr.
Boat Chief, please hand outtheir assignments.
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Billy immediately turns to hisdesk, retrieves a folder, and
starts handing out forms to eachmember of the Orientation.
Leo receives his, which includesa badge.
The form reads, ObsidianRecovery Agent.
Demon Hunter.
These are your work assignments.
I'll cut the brass tacks.
You arrived here in hell.
because you did something badback home.
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Committed a deadly sin is thepopular expression.
Yes, some of you could look atthis as being punished and make
no mistake about it.
There are places and things herethat are unpleasant.
For the longest time, that isall there was.
Darkness, torture, pain,suffering.
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And it all became so boring.
We have evolved since then.
The fresh air outside, a deli onthe corner.
That's what this transformationis, and that's what these
assignments are for.
Do them, and you will live anormal existence, more or less,
just like any otherrun-of-the-mill day back home.
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You'll go to work.
You'll have happy hours.
You'll make friends, maybeenemies, maybe fall in love,
whatever it is that you want todo, but refuse the assignments.
Well, that is a direct ticket tothe more historic aspect of this
place.
You may be kicking yourself inthe teeth for ending up here,
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but let me tell you something.
Don't.
The rules set before you backhome were impossible to live by.
That was, by and large, thewhole fucking point.
The Great Experiment.
Take a flawed species, grantthem the gifts of selfishness,
greed, desires, the propensityfor violence, and self-interest,
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and then tell them the only wayto arrive at the place with
halos and harps is to deny thevery thing they were granted.
Talk about a long con.
No, no, not here.
What I can promise you is thathere, you are allowed to give in
to what you truly are.
Here?
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Here, you are allowed to behuman.
So, report to your assignmentpost first thing in the morning
and start anew.
My hope is that you enjoy them.
If you don't feel it suits you,more often than not, you can be
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reassigned to something moreappropriate.
How about a drink?
Assistants wheel in carts fullof liquor, champagne, beer, hors
d'oeuvres and finger foods.
Feel free to grab a drink andhave something to eat.
I'd love to join you, but I'dblow up like a drowned corpse.
Leo gets up from his chair andwalks over to one of the food
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trays.
He sees an attractive block ofchocolate and thinks of the
drowning man, Maximilian.
He quickly pockets the bar ofchocolate.
Soon after, Sebastian, Leo'scaseworker, arrives.
He scans the room and locatesLeo, who is now holding a
scotch, and perusing the horsd'oeuvre table.
Mr.
Braun.
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Hi, Sebastian.
What's up?
How was orientation?
I told you Billy...
Yeah, he's something, all right.
Orientation?
Maybe terrifying?
I don't know.
and your assignment.
What do you think of it?
Leo holds up the badge, turningit in the light.
Demon honor?
Better than fry cook orsomething.
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I don't suppose you have apolice department.
We have organizations thatuphold laws, but not exactly
what you're used to.
Both men look out a window.
Satan is standing outside on amobile phone, puffing on a
cigarette with elegance.
Is that really him?
Yes, the one and only.
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Whatever happened to the hornsand pitchfork?
The description of hisappearance got slightly
distorted over the years.
Hey, he looks like...
Yes, yes, but shh.
That's sort of a sore subject.
Jillian approaches Leo andSebastian.
Leo, have you met Jillian?
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Hey, Jillian.
Nice to meet you.
SPEAKER_01 (26:26):
Hi, Leo.
That was...
interesting.
SPEAKER_03 (26:29):
I'm still trying to wrap my head around it.
SPEAKER_01 (26:32):
Not sure if we ever
SPEAKER_03 (26:34):
will.
Sebastian, would you have a fewminutes?
Sure, I just locked up, but Ican spare a few minutes.
Leo, if you'll excuse me.
Nice meeting you, Leo.
Try and get some rest, Leo.
Got a big day tomorrow.
Sebastian and Jillian leave theimpromptu party that has formed.
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Leo stares at the people.
Some in the crowd seem likethey're just at a corporate
Christmas party, laughing andswapping stories.
There are others that distancethemselves, unable to accept
this new reality.
Leo knows he has more in commonwith the latter.
He notices a man standing byhimself outside of the group
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near a bent tree.
It's Herman, the serial killer,just staring at Leo.
Herman lights a cigarette withhis chrome-plated lighter.
The warm glow of the flameshines behind his pale blue
eyes.
Maximilian emerges to thesurface of the pond at night,
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returning from his recurringdrowning.
Let me ask you something, Max.
How many times a day you figureyou drown?
Oh, it averages about once anhour.
I see you found a boat.
This better not be a rescueattempt.
I don't want to end up at thebottom of a pond, but I might
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just become your hero tonight.
Max, I present to you the finestchocolate the city of Dante has
to offer.
Holy fucking shit.
Leo laughs.
He reveals the chocolate, opensthe wrapper, and breaks off a
chunk.
Now, Max, I haven't fed anothermale except for my son, so I'd
appreciate it if you kept thisbetween the two of us.
(28:24):
You have my word.
Leo places a small chunk ofchocolate in Maximilian's mouth.
The constantly drowning manscarfs it down.
It's true.
This is better than sex.
Although, I don't even rememberwhat sex feels like.
Oh, okay.
Look, I don't mind bringing youchocolate, but I do have my
(28:47):
limits.
Sorry.
Yes.
Hey,
SPEAKER_00 (28:52):
Leo.
Thank you.
Thank you.
SPEAKER_03 (28:57):
Sure.
Anytime, Max.
as Maximilian and Leo enjoy afew laughs in the city of Dante.
Back home in Jeffries Point,Massachusetts, in the Bricks
apartment building, apartment1203, Laurie Stryker, aspiring
pop singer and artist, returnsfrom her band's latest gig.
(29:21):
She is shaking and feverish,throws her backpack against her
couch, startling her pet cat,who leaps away in protest.
Laurie stumbles towards herbathroom.
Lori almost collapses as sheanxiously enters the bathroom.
She turns on the faucet andsplashes cool water against her
face.
She notices that her face isquivering and her lips are
(29:42):
almost being pried open.
She grasps her mouth, feeling anunknown force against her lips,
as if fighting off an unwantedaberration.
Her hands are involuntarilyforced away from her and
restrained at her sides.
She peers closer to the mirror,staring intently at her own
wide-open eyes behind them.
She views something dark andominous.
(30:05):
The presence stirs behind herfearful eyes.
Is...
SPEAKER_00 (30:08):
is
SPEAKER_01 (30:10):
someone there?
SPEAKER_02 (30:32):
Leo Braun is a production of Shoestring TV.
You can find us at patreon.comslash shoestring TV, where you
can listen to each episode forfree or subscribe for only$5 a
month.
With a subscription, you'llbecome a member of the Obsidian
Recovery Agency, which grantsyou early access to each
episode.
Additionally, you'll gainexclusive access to bonus clips,
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concept art, show notes, directchats, and merchandise,
including the brand new Welcometo the ORA coffee mugs, and so
much more.
You can also find us on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, and just
about anywhere you listen topodcasts.
Leo Braun was written andproduced by me, Jason Beard, and
starring Stitch Mainville as LeoBraun, Andy Parkin as Narrator
(31:16):
2, Jim Fronk as Satan, and ThePig.
Eric Carlino as Billy Boshie,Sebastian, and Herman Edward
Coxlin.
Melrose Johnson as Captain F.J.
Manget.
Richie Berry as Maximilian,Tabitha Mixon as Jillian
Burkett, and Emily Fry as LaurieStryker.
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All music and sound effectsprovided royalty-free by
Soundstripe and Freesound.
You can find the artistinformation in the soundtrack
section of our Patreon site.
Stay tuned for Leo Braun Episode5, Hangman, Part 1.
Thanks again for listening.
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