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Our Fair City

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Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama, produced by HartLife NFP in Chicago, IL. Learn more at www.ourfaircity.com

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 16 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026 · 15 min

7.13- The Labor of Lies

Dearest Policies, we know you hesitate to return to the warrens of the MolePeople. Truly, I find them as disturbing as you do. Believe me, though- if you are to preserve the glory of the HartLife Corporation, you must understand all of its True History. Listen closely, Loyal Policies, and learn from the sins of Loamy the MolePerson and her disciples of No.Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchLoamy— Kat EvansLimey— Lauren FaitsSchist— Lauren ShippenPeat— Jared LatoreChert— Lauren FaitsSandy— Abby DoudClay— Clint WorthingtonAsh— David RheinstromFerrous—…

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S7 · E12 · 30 Sep 2026 · 17 min
7.12- Down the Drain
Remember, Loyal Policy- in the service of the Company, all work is noble. HartLife has invested in you, and so you must invest your thoughts, labor, and even your life back into the corporate good. Without the Company, you are nothing. Serve the Directors. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchChesley— Ele MatelanKameryn— Matt FletcherClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasOld Man— Clayton FaitsGreyson— David RheinstromArchie— Mark SoloffTeju Valentine— Jonah WinstonThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence.…
S7 · E11 · 23 Sep 2026 · 13 min
7.11 - What's Left Behind
Welcome back, Loyal Policy, to Our Fair City. Today, we take you to the terrifying Outside, to monitor the progress of that fiendish group of Outsiders, the crew of the downed Lightning Rig StormHawk. With their new chitinous allies and the captive Doctors West and Moro, Elizabeth and Andrew in tow, they make their way towards the Tower---but for what purpose? Find out as the story of Our Fair City...continues. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchHopper— Stephanie MurphyMoose— Jeffrey GardnerBenny— Kamron PalmerCumulus Jane— Kat EvansElizabeth Rourke—…
S7 · E10 · 16 Sep 2026 · 17 min
7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies
Each level of the Tower is different. Amenities and environments are tailored to the needs of the Policies who dwell there. Of course the Managerial class requires a greater degree of comfort than tunnel dwelling Policies. How else would our society function? The intricate, careful work of the Vice Presidents, Managers, and other leaders requires a clear head and gentle life.You would not disturb this careful balance by demanding more than is your due, would you Loyal Policy? Of course not.Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchTeju Valentine— Jonah…
9 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Midseason Break- Record/Record
This Halloween, HartLife is proud to present “Record/Record” by Mark Harrison- a finalist from the 2013 Deathscribe International Festival of Horror Audiodrama. This piece was originally produced live at the 2013 festival, which was produced by WildClaw Theatre.Alan Jenson— Jared LatoreWritten by Mark Harrison. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by DJ Catnip. Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by David Rheinstrom, with Ryan Schile. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. With special thanks to Ryan Schile, David Rheinstrom, Ele Matelan, Allie Kunkler, Sarah D Espinoza, Brian Amidei, Aly…
S7 · E9 · 2 Sep 2026 · 11 min
7.9- The StormHawk Revisited
Shun the Outsider, Loyal Policy. Their un-businesslike conduct and unguided thoughts will only lead you astray. Even if these Outsiders were once Loyal Policies of the HartLife Corporation- nothing can live outside of our Company's warm embrace. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves.Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchHopper— Stephanie MurphyMoose— Jeffrey GardnerDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinPunted Rigger— DJ CatnipCumulus Jane— Kat EvansWritten by Jim…
S7 · E8 · 26 Aug 2026 · 14 min
7.8- The Executor
Everything and Everyone in HartLife has a proper place. When Policies are forced outside of their proper location, all order breaks down.Aren't we lucky to have an upstanding and loyal Policy like Executor Teju Valentine to ensure our safety and security? He will surely do whatever is necessary to make sure we are cared for.Whatever is necessary. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchVeronika Hasher— Ginneh ThomasTeju Valentine— Jonah WinstonOld Man— Clayton FaitsArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffClear Skies Tim— Tyler SamplesGreyson— David…
S7 · E7 · 19 Aug 2026 · 12 min
7.7 - Orders are Orders
Loyal Policies- we all have our place in HartLife. The Directors guide us, fulfilling their immortal will as our Founders and Protectors. StreetSafe observes us at all times, making sure we are true in action to what resides in all of our hearts. The Actuaries prognosticate, prophesying the continued success of the Company as its will resounds through the ages.It is a M.O.L.E.'s job to serve, to follow orders, and to obey. Nothing else. Listen with horror as one M.O.L.E. violates this sacred dictum, with terrifying results. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator—…
S7 · E6 · 12 Aug 2026 · 16 min
7.6 - Family Road Trip
Loyal Policies- there is no chance for a fulfilling life outside of HartLife. Whatever you may hear in these recordings today- know that all Outsiders, whatever security or peace they may appear to have created for themselves, will die cold, lonely deaths in the frozen wastes outside our walls. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves.Listen, and remember. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Montgomery Moro—…
S7 · E5 · 5 Aug 2026 · 16 min
7.5- A Morning without Muffins and Matcha
Loyal Policies- the True Histories have focused mostly on the lives of the Tunnel Dwellers, or those who have dealings with them. Today, we introduce you to one of the residents of the Tower Above- Veronika Hasher, Deputy Interior Designer. Marvel at her deft understanding of fashion, aesthetics, and flow as she navigates the foreign and often frightening culture of the Refugee Camp for the Tunnel dwellers. Will she return to her natural position higher in the Tower, or is she doomed to live for the rest of her life with her social inferiors? Find out as the story of Our Fair…
S7 · E4 · 29 Jul 2026 · 11 min
7.4- Dread Secrets and Fearful Engines
Do you love the Directors, Loyal Policy? Of course you do. Bask in their presence. Rest assured that they have steered the course of humanity long before your policy recruitment, and will continue long after your policy expires. Your loyalty will be rewarded. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanCromwell— Jeffrey GardnerDirector Harrison— Cecil BaldwinDirector Sophia— Saren Nofs SnyderDirector Williams— Matt YoungThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design…
S7 · E3 · 22 Jul 2026 · 18 min
7.3- Monsters and memories
Loyal Policies- the truth can be a hard algae-pill to swallow. No matter how you may feel about the villainous, disloyal Policies confined to the Cube, do not be swayed. Their re-education is just. Their treatments are mandated. Their care is rationally considered and metered to restore them to peak functionality and efficiency. They have forgotten their place within HartLife. Do not forget your Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchDirector Charles Gari— Johnard WashingtonDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffMolePerson— Nate WheldenElizabeth Snidge— Tara…
S7 · E2 · 15 Jul 2026 · 12 min
7.2- A MolePup Misadventure
Join us as we dive below the Tower, back into the water-soaked warrens of the Tunnels. While the waters have partially receded, great damage has been done to the property of HartLife. Who will repair the domiciles and thoroughfares of the City? None other than...the MolePeople. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchFerrous— Jeffrey GardnerAsh— David RheinstromLoamy- Kat EvansClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudThe Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. OrrShale— Jeffrey GardnerSchist— Lauren ShippenTalc— Jim McDonielWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey…
S7 · E1 · 8 Jul 2026 · 16 min
7.1- The Cube
Loyal Policies: we return now to the Tower, now crowded with the refugees of the Flood, allowed into the sacred halls of the Upper Management by the actions of the Traitor, Cassandra Wilkins. How will HartLife prevail against this grievous misappropriation of company resources and real estate? Meanwhile, we travel for the first time to the depths of the Cube, HartLife's treatment and rehabilittaion center for it's very worst criminals and dissidents.Welcome back..to Our Fair City.Content Warnings for this episode can be found here.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Tyler…
S6 · E21 · 1 Jul 2026 · 58 min
Creator Chat: Season Six
We're back with our season Six chat, with series creators Jeffrey and Clayton chatting with Eleanor Hyde about the making of Season Six, how the show grew over the years, and their favorite excretory puns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E20 · 10 Jun 2026 · 24 min
6.20- Uninsurable Risk
Loyal Policies: listen and remember, as we recount the true events that nearly destroyed the sanctity and security of our Tower. Savor these words, as we bring the sixth seasonal retelling of the Historical Records of the HartLife corporation to a close.Season Seven of Our Fair City will begin in the Spring of 2016. Stay tuned until then for blooper reels, behined the scenes recordings, and more.The Narrator— Ansel BurchDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileDr. Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanDr. Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinCassie Wilkins— Ele…
S6 · E19 · 3 Jun 2026 · 18 min
6.19- The Coming of the Waters
The Waters are Coming. As the denizens of the tunnels grapple with the impending destruction of their underground home, we are left to wonder: who will survive? Who will escape? How will the glorious HartLife company continue without the support of its tunnel-dwellers?Fear not, Loyal Policies. HartLife always survies.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCromwell— Jeffrey GardnerJack— Mark SoloffGreyson— David RheinstromAlison— Nina O'KeefeArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileDr. Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanDr. Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileAndrew…
S6 · E18 · 27 May 2026 · 13 min
6.18- The Rise and Fall of Charles Wynn
Charles Wynn: Project Manager, loyal policy, and hero of small children everywhere. Many stories have been told about his life, his works, his efforts on behalf of the company. Perhaps some of you rarefied listeners in the Tower may even have known him personally. For the first time ever, we are pleased to bring you an accurate recounting of his time Outside during the Ant Wars.Loyal Policies, no matter what you hear, be it from the Hendersonian Occupiers, Outsider Invaders, or even from the mouth of Charles Wynn himself, remeber: the Outside is Cold, and full of Wolves. You cannot survive…
S6 · E17 · 20 May 2026 · 16 min
6.17- The Smell of Anger
The Doctor Montgomery Moro Museum and Memorial House remains a hotbed of unapproved science, illegal cohabitation, and fraternization with MolePeople as the survivors of the Ant Invasion hole up and try to survive. Will noble, productive Project Manager Charles Wynn teach them the errors of their ways, or will they continue their slide into infamy? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileTheodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat EvansSimon Von Hagens— Mark SoloffSandy— Abby DoudClay— Clint…
S6 · E16 · 13 May 2026 · 15 min
6.16- The Buddy System
Using the extracted scent glad of the old Ant Queen, our “Buddy Group” goes in search of the new Queen. But the tunnels are long, and more insidious threats than the Ants lurk deep in the warrens…and within the Buddy Group itself.The Narrator— Ansel BurchElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileTheodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat EvansSimon von Hagens— Mark SoloffKatherine Sullivan— Whitney JonesDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffDoctor Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreThe Queen of the Ants— Lauren FaitsWritten by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey…
S6 · E15 · 6 May 2026 · 14 min
6.15- In the Hall of the Ant Queen
Our intrepid explorers, sadly marooned from the loving comfort of bounteous HartLife, continue their quest through the tunnels to find the Queen of the Ant People. What horrors will the encounter? What struggles must they overcome? What paperwork should they fill out on their return to the Company? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City….continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchElizabeth Rourke— Tara SchileDoctor Herbert West— Ryan SchileTheodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat EvansSimon von Hagens— Mark SoloffKatherine Sullivan— Whitney JonesLimey— Lauren FaitsWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by…
S6 · E14 · 29 Apr 2026 · 16 min
6.14- The Snidge with Two Brains
The Hunt for Snidge’s Body continues as Cassie, Dr. Caligari, and the MolePeople traverse trap-laden tunnels and perilous pathways to restore Andrew’s brain to its rightful place. Will rogue science, determination, and love win out? Will all return to a comfortable stasis? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCassandra Wilkins— Ele MatelanLoamy— Kat EvansDr Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudWritten by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by…
S6 · E13 · 22 Apr 2026 · 14 min
6.13- Much Ado About Andrew Snidge
Join us as we return to the Doctor Montgomery Moro Museum and Memorial House- that lair of unapproved science and liminal thought. Will Cassie finally be reunited with her Andrew? Will Wynn manage his “projects” effectively? Will Dr. Caligari ever be left alone to finish her experiments in peace? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreCassandra Wilkins— Ele MatelanLoamy— Kat EvansDr Emily Caligari— Marsha HarmanAndrew Snidge— Frank SjodinDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffClay— Clint WorthingtonSandy— Abby DoudThe Voice of…
S4 · E12 · 15 Apr 2026 · 18 min
6.12- Last Shift
Loyal Policies, you know the tale of the Switcher well. You have heard the highlight reels, and memorized his stories–now, hear his unedited, true words. Glory in his loyalty to the company! Shudder at the malignancy of the Ant menace! Most importantly, stay loyal, just as he does, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchThe Switcher— Jared LatoreRoberta Darley— Lauren FaitsOl’ Silty— Sebastian H. OrrDoctor Montgomery Moro— Mark SoloffGeorge Chamberlain— Jim McDonielThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound…
S6 · E11 · 8 Apr 2026 · 16 min
6.11- Raise Your Glass
Welcome back to Season Six of Our Fair City. We rejoin the Hendersonians, celebrating their likely temporary victory over the Ant People in Waste Field Three–but what un-corporate evildoers still lurk within the merry band of misfits? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson— David RheinstromJack— Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsStephen— Ryan BondSully— Whitney JonesArchibald FunnyPants— Mark SoloffAlison Dalton— Nina O’KeefeTheodora Thoreau Roosevelt— Kat EvansDr. Herbert West— Ryan SchileElizabeth Rourke— Tara…
1 Apr 2026 · 28 min
Midseason Break- The Past just isn't what it used to be
Loyal Policies: this week, we’re excited to bring you something very different from our usual fare: a very special crossover episode produced by Improvised Star Trek. This episode was originally broadcast in May of 2014, and is completely improvised from an title provided by a listener. A huge thank you to Improvised Star Trek for allowing us to rebroadcast! You can find Improvised Star Trek on Facebook here, or on twitter at @improvstartrek. Given that the audio contained within was not captured by StreetSafe-approved surveillance devices, the canonical nature of this broadcast cannot be…
S6 · E10 · 25 Mar 2026 · 15 min
6.10- The Battle of Waste Field Three
As we come to the conclusion of the first half of the Sixth season of the True Historical Retellings of Our Fair City, we invite all Loyal Policies to join us. Join us in shunning the Outsider. Join us in shaming the Dissident. Join us in exposing the disloyal Hendersonians working amongst us, striving through craft and word and violence against the great work of HartLife. Even as they work to rend our Mighty Tower apart, listen: and remember. Their words are hollow, their victories are meaningless, their actions fruitless when compared to the great history of Our Fair City.The Narrator—…
S6 · E9 · 18 Mar 2026 · 16 min
6.9- The Closing of the Gullet
Loyal Policies, enjoy this True Retelling of the Battle of Waste Field Three, and see for yourselves through the propaganda and lies spread by malicious elements within the company. Truly, none of these Policies, disloyal as they were, could have survived without the mercy and beneficence of the company. Do not believe their lies. Do not believe your ears. Believe only in the power of HartLife…all the life you’ll ever need.The Narrator— Ansel BurchClear Skies Tim— Clint WorthingtonGreyson— David RheinstromJack— Mark SoloffOld Man— Clayton FaitsStephen— Ryan BondSully— Whitney JonesAlison…
S6 · E8 · 11 Mar 2026 · 13 min
6.8- The Rediscovey of Hope
In tonight’s seasonal retelling of the True History of the HartLife Corporation, we rejoin Simon Von Hagens (Dead Disposal Driver) and Theodora Thoreau Roosevelt (Window Washer and Amateur Naturalist) as they spelunk deeper into the caves and warrens below the city in search of the Queen of the AntPeople. Will they discover their new adversary, or will the come upon something much, much more dangerous to their corporate welfare? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchSimon Von Hagens— Mark SoloffTheodora Thoreau Roosevelt— Kat EvansDoctor Herbert West—…
S6 · E7 · 4 Mar 2026 · 16 min
6.7- Lost and (Sometimes) Found
We return to our erstwhile heroes, Charles Wynn, Alison Dalton, and Cassandra Wilkins as they flee the ant menace through HartLife's ventilation system. Will they find safety, succor, and Cassie's family...or only more horror? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues.The Narrator— Ansel BurchAlison Dalton— Nina O'KeefeCharles Wynn— Jared LatoreCassie Wilkins— Ele MatelanThe Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey GardnerOperator— Jeffrey GardnerWritten by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Dan Streeting. Produced by…

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Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama, produced by HartLife NFP in Chicago, IL. Learn more at www.ourfaircity.com

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Latest episode

7.13- The Labor of Lies

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

7.12- Down the Drain

7.11 - What's Left Behind

7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies

Midseason Break- Record/Record

7.9- The StormHawk Revisited

7.8- The Executor

7.7 - Orders are Orders

7.6 - Family Road Trip

7.5- A Morning without Muffins and Matcha

7.4- Dread Secrets and Fearful Engines

7.3- Monsters and memories

7.2- A MolePup Misadventure

7.1- The Cube

Creator Chat: Season Six

6.20- Uninsurable Risk

6.19- The Coming of the Waters

6.18- The Rise and Fall of Charles Wynn

6.17- The Smell of Anger

6.16- The Buddy System

6.15- In the Hall of the Ant Queen

6.14- The Snidge with Two Brains

6.13- Much Ado About Andrew Snidge

6.12- Last Shift

6.11- Raise Your Glass

Midseason Break- The Past just isn't what it used to be

6.10- The Battle of Waste Field Three

6.9- The Closing of the Gullet

6.8- The Rediscovey of Hope

6.7- Lost and (Sometimes) Found

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