Divorce Ranch
June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at his Ma's sickbed. Instead, he steps off the train and into a den of liberated ex-wives who test his every nerve. Crooked cops, runaways, and divorcees collide in a female-forward, "west-of-center" take on the classic noir. Best enjoyed with headphones. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Written by Michi Broman, Brandon Thompson, Laura Skopec, Rachel Music, and Elena Christina Wagoner. Directed by Rachel Music. Starring Christopher Gebauer as Francis, Kate Fuglei as Aoife, Enrique Quintero as Hondo, Lisa Pedace as Helen, Lorene Chesley as Sarah, Laura Lee Walsh as Beverly, Laura Holliday as Dottie, Tina Huang as Hatusko, and Chelsea Figueroa as Mitzi Ballantyne. Featuring the Divorce Ranch Players: Ted Evans, Jamie Lujan, Jesse Burch, Meghan Falcone, Marnina Schon, Cashae Monya, and Neill Fleming. Music and original songs by Michelle Sudduth. Sound design by Lauren Cooper. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Chambers. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Executive produced by the Good Story Guild. DIVORCE RANCH is brought to you by the Good Story Guild. Keep track of us on Instagram @goodstoryguild, join our Discord, and support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content. If you enjoyed the show, consider leaving a rating and/or review on your preferred podcast listening platform.
Episodes
Nevada, 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at his Ma's sickbed. Instead, he steps off the train and into a den of liberated ex-wives who test his every nerve.
Crooked cops, runaways, and divorcees collide in an offbeat blend of ensemble Western and classic Noir.
June 1949. Detective O'Connell has been sent unceremoniously from Chicago to Reno to track down a wily heiress.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content.
Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Starring: Christopher Gebaue...
Detective O'Connell tries working within the system, but finds himself at odds with the freewheeling attitudes in Reno. At the casino, the stakes get even higher. Dottie confides in Francis, to the ire of her sister, Beverly. Part Two was written by Brandon Thompson and directed by Rachel Music. "You Take the Rules, I'll Take the Roulette" performed by Jacob Alden Roa.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon...
Against the backdrop of yet another disappearance at the Sidewinder, Francis struggles to relate to the divorcees. A horseback reconnaissance yields some clues, but now the pool of suspects is growing. Part Three was written by Laura Skopec and directed by Rachel Music.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content.
Divorce Ranch is a Good St...
After confronting Helen, Detective O'Connell receives a telegram from Chicago, forcing Aoife to step in. Hatsuko and Beverly weigh their options, and Hondo plays hardball to get the answers he seeks. Part Four was written by Michi Broman and directed by Rachel Music.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content.
Divorce Ranch is a Good Story...
Running out of time, Francis returns to the casino and enters his personal den of lions. Helen tries her hand at espionage, but Hatsuko steals the show. Joey Matinee gets a chance to clear his name. Part Five was written and directed by Rachel Music. "I Know How to Say Yes" (Music/Sudduth) was performed by Keiko Shimosato Carreiro.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early acc...
Season Finale. Detective O'Connell concludes his investigation. Part Six was written by Elena Christina Wagoner and directed by Rachel Music.
Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content.
Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone ...
Check out Good Story Guild's latest series!
In Media Res: A Hollywood Odyssey in Five Acts
When Alex Eli (Kyle Prue) is plucked from obscurity and offered the role of franchise megalith Jack Stellar, booking the gig is only the beginning. In a whirlwind week of media training, he is thrust into the deep end of shark-infested Malibu waters. As he’s broken down and molded into "Xander Eli," he c...
Francis O'Connell takes a break in his next case to introduce you to a thrilling new show from Wrong Dimension Productions...
In 1937, a titan of industry disappeared. To find him his grieving wife, a mysterious detective, and a cop with something to prove must confront dark secrets, and terrifying cosmic forces.
Twilight Meridian is a full cast gothic-noir audio drama set in the fictional city of Jericho, Conn...
Popular Podcasts
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com