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403: Gods and Demigods (Joe Gilford & Sarah Saltzberg)
Will Zeus' plan to restructure the heavens yield more or less productivity for Hermes, the messenger? Starring prolific writer-performers Joe Gilford (Why Does the Screenwriter Cross the Road?) and Sarah Saltzberg (Gettin' the Band Back Together).
402: Sister Stars (Sarah Saltzberg & Gretchen Cryer)
Will the prospect of independence be worth the risk of self-inflicted supernova for the sister stars of Orion's Belt? Starring Drama Desk winners Gretchen Cryer (Last Sweet Days of Isaac) and Sarah Saltzberg (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).
401: Eternal Flames (Gretchen Cryer & Joe Gilford)
What's left to say between Andromeda and Perseus after a lifetime of love and marriage? Starring socially impactful writer-performers Gretchen Cyrer (I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road) and Joe Gilford (Finks). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
400. Artists Within (Epilogue Trailer)
Around the Sun (Artists Within, 2024) is set among the constellations, and the expanses of what is possible. Fittingly, Around the Sun: Artists Within features an ensemble cast of writer-performers, whose contributions to the American theater are prolific and celebrated.
307. Mountaintop (Estelle Parsons, François Clemmons, Brad Forenza)
Winter melts into spring, as life on Bibi's mountain adapts and grows with the times. Starring Estelle Parsons (Rachel, Rachael), François Clemmons (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood), and Brad Forenza (series creator: Around the Sun).
306. Blue Squares (The Company)
Father Finnegan's cold intolerance yields a lukewarm send-off, while glimmers of hope peek through the broken snow. Starring François Clemmons (Mr.
305. Xmas Past (Robert Funaro & Cady McClain)
Grace reflects on her roots, only to discover that a childhood crush has finally stepped into the light. Starring Scorsese standout Robert Funaro (The Irishman, Vinyl), and history-making Emmy winner Cady McClain (Days of Our Lives, As the World Turns, All My Children).
304. Snow Bunnies (Judy Gold & Terry Hu)
Menopause won't keep Paula away from her annual Mother-Daughter skate, but recent developments might be cause for intervention. Starring Emmy winner Judy Gold (The Rosie O'Donnell Show) and breakout Disney star Terry Hu (Zombies 3). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
303. Cold Snap (Wilson Jermaine Heredia & Jai Rodriguez)
Andrew and Kyle need respite from their perpetual tundra, but only one of them is poised to warm up. Starring Tony winner Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Rent) and Emmy winner Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
302. Advent (The Company)
Spike races the clock to make his own exit, but news of Bibi's departure risks freezing him in place. Starring François Clemmons (Mr.
301. Prologue (Estelle Parsons & François Clemmons)
Bibi, a family matriarch, struggles to leave her mountain nest. Starring Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde), with vocals by Grammy winning singer François Clemmons (Porgy and Bess). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
300. Pinecones (Season 3 Trailer)
Season 3 of Around the Sun (Pinecones, 2023-2024) brings us to a snowy mountain region, where the absence of a matriarch forces one family to adapt, grow, and evolve with the times.
210. Intelligent Life (Piper Laurie & Brad Forenza)
Two aliens return home to their perfect planet, as the rocky mess behind them slowly comes into focus. Starring Golden Globe winner Piper Laurie (Twin Peaks) and series creator Brad Forenza. (Postscript: This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ms.
209. Borrowed Land (Richard Kind & Adassa)
A disenchanted retiree confronts the realtor who sold him a bill of goods in the dystopian desert. Starring celebrated voice-over artists, Richard Kind (Inside Out) and Adassa (Encanto). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
208. After the Apocalypse (Caroline Aaron & Richard Kline)
Years after leaving a "Dear Jane" letter for his wife, Daniel has resurfaced to seek shelter from yet another storm. Starring Broadway mainstays Caroline Aaron (Relatively Speaking) and Richard Kline (Waitress). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
207. Lonely Planet (Mindy Cohn & Bruce Vilanch)
Two Trekkies search the desert for a portal to life beyond their convention, and the status quo. Starring TV icons Mindy Cohn (The Facts of Life) and Bruce Vilanch (Hollywood Squares). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
206. Coyotes (Piper Laurie)
A grandmother pacifies her hyperactive grandson with history, stories, and marshmallows under the stars that coyote once hung. Starring acclaimed actress and three-time Oscar nominee, Piper Laurie (The Hustler, Carrie, Children of a Lesser God).
205. Mirage (Mindy Cohn & Taylor Purdee)
Aunt Nora's desert enterprise is finally blossoming with potential, but her sordid past is still unearthed. Starring Emmy nominee Mindy Cohn (Scooby Doo) and independent filmmaker Taylor Purdee (Killian and the Comeback Kids). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
204. Off the Reservation (Richard Kline & Jennie Kwan)
A newly single man seeks to revive his youth- and the one that got away- at a desert music festival. Starring TV icons Richard Kline (Three's Company) and Jennie Kwan (California Dreams). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
203. Area 51 (Bruce Vilanch & Taylor Purdee)
A cadet's oath to defend personal freedom is challenged by a superior's desire to protect the homeland against all things alien. Starring Two-time Emmy winner Bruce Vilanch (Get Bruce) and singer/songwriter Taylor Purdee. Hosted by Brad Forenza.
202. Fallout Girls (Caroline Aaron & Jennie Kwan)
A newly canned Earth Warrior confronts the possibility of life outside her toxic existence. Starring Two-time SAG Award winner Caroline Aaron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Behind the Voice Actors Awards nominee Jennie Kwan (Avatar: The Last Airbender).
201. Red Earth Realty (Adassa & Richard Kind)
A displaced New Yorker faces a new hustle on his quest for peace and quiet in the American southwest. Starring chart-topping singer Adassa ("We Don't Talk About Bruno") and Drama Desk winner Richard Kind (The Big Knife). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
200. Desert People (Season 2 Trailer)
Season 2 of Around the Sun (Desert People, 2022-2023) features nuclear meltdowns, alien invasions, and even an apocalypse or two. It adds Adassa (Encanto), Caroline Aaron (The Marvelous Mrs.
110. Be Here Now (Bonus Episode)
Surprise! This is where our journey truly ends. (Or is it?) When a memory-detector brings a lost soul into the expanses of the universe, he meets a star keeper who encourages him to stand still and look deeper. Hosted by Brad Forenza.
109. Marathon (François Clemmons)
A runner reflects on life and love, one borough at a time, as part of the NYC Marathon. Starring (and featuring the a cappella vocal talents of) Grammy winner François Clemmons (Porgy and Bess), with cameo flashbacks throughout. Hosted by Brad Forenza.
108. The Museum (Vincent Pastore & Brad Forenza)
A wayward patron crashes closing at The Museum. Will he and the unsuspecting janitor find peace among the dinosaurs? Starring SAG Award winner Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos) and series creator Brad Forenza. Guest-hosted by Brian Dashew.
107. Wall Street (Joanna Bonaro & Maureen Van Zandt)
Two friends debate a deadly hit amidst the backdrop of a subway series game, and the spirit of being neighborly. Starring SAG Award nominee Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos) and Joanna Bonaro (Good ‘n Screwed). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
106. Apothecary (Christine Nagy & BD Wong)
When a woman thinks she’s out of options, her Eastern medicinal practitioner offers one last window to heal an old wound. Starring Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM) and Tony winner BD Wong (M. Butterfly). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
105. Upper West (David Alan Basche & Alysia Reiner)
How well do parents know their children? A surprising discovery turns life upside down for a pair of professors who learn a little too much. Starring SAG Award winner Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black) and David Alan Basche (The Exes).
104. Red Light (Dolores Catania & David LaRosa)
A seedy motel room hosts a chance encounter that leads to questions of choice, destiny, and the future. Starring Dolores Catania (Real Housewives of New Jersey) and David LaRosa (The Tale of Nicky Newark). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
103. Off-Broadway (Lilli Cooper & Veanne Cox)
The conversation gets real in the infamous Bard’s Diner with theater friends and Shakespearean Servers at divergent points in their careers. Starring Tony nominees Lilli Cooper (Tootsie) and Veanne Cox (Company). Hosted by Brad Forenza.
102. Subway Car (Sally Struthers & Ryan Wotherspoon)
A “seen it all” passenger on the 1 Train, hell-bent on proselytizing her lovesick compatriot, finally sees something she's never seen before. Featuring two-time Emmy winner Sally Struthers (All in the Family) and singer/songwriter Ryan Wotherspoon.
101. Park Bench (Marsha Mason & Austin Pendleton)
Manhattanites have conflicting ideas about the road ahead, as they contemplate life near the Central Park reservoir. Starring two-time Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) and two-time Drama Desk winner Austin Pendleton (The Last Sweet Days of Isaac).
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