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Closer to Hell

Closer to Hell
Author: Pete Broderick
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Rick McNamara's attempt to install an in-ground pool plunges him deep into a world of secrets, conspiracies, and deceptions. As he seeks out help in his quest for pool ownership, Rick quickly realizes that the townspeople of Caldwell County are not all what they seem to be. From diving board salespeople to federal agents to cult leaders to mafiosos, Rick deals with the best and worst his town has to offer as he pushes forward with his mission.
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Music: Noir Theme by the PK Jazz Collective My Life by Dee Yan-Key Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rick visits Tiffany Schrapsure at the Residential Recreational Landscaping Office to sort out the paperwork involved in putting his in-ground pool in his yard. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this recording of the trial of the century, the court hears testimony from Kyle "Theater Kid Kyle" Dickerson, Margaret Pep, and Treasury Secretary Margaret Hammerhole. Starring (in order of appearance): Bridget Lennon, Pete Broderick, Andy Bridges, Bill Fryer, Bianca Carrasco, and George LaBour Music: Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveSFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick swings into his local Pep Boys to check out a new type of oil and chat with cashier Rebecca Clumps (Bridget Lennon). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveBack in Black by AC/DC SFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick goes to The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th to get some concrete and runs into employee Match Simpson (Rhett Sosebee). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick finds himself in the crosshairs of famous pool saleswoman and mafioso Riley Pool (Sam Carty) after his incident at The Home Depot on Hewitt and 29th. Music:Noir Theme by The PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Match Simpson and the SkullCrushers hash out their issues as a band before their big performance. Featuring the voices of My Dinosaur Life (Stephanie Simon, Talia Fraine, J.J. Moran, MaryKate Rodenbush, Rhett Sosebee) Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveThe Drifter (Heavy Rhythm) by Isaiah Chetnik SFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick receives a mysterious invitation to Caldwell MudDogs owner Chip Packard (Matt Hession). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective Additional Music and SFX from Freesound.org and Incompetech.com 6S Institute for Brain & Body Development: https://6sinstitute.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick heads to Pool's Pools for an update on his arrangement and talks to store clerk Crystal Salamanca (Maddy Lenihan). Additional Voices by Cassi Waciega Music:Smile from BensoundInfinity by Yakov Golman SFX from Freesound.org In partnership with the 6S Institute for Brain & Body Development (6sinstitute.com). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick makes a trip to the bank and chats with bank manager Martin Bonchamp (George LaBour). Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz CollectiveSFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick tries to buy a diving board from saleswoman and inventor Sandra O'Hanney (Olivia Atwood). Visit livslovepool.com for more info on Liv's Love Pool and the Liv's Love Pool Podcast! Visit 6sinstitute.com for more info on The 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development and their programs. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective"Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick hitchhikes home, thanks to a ride from Ernest and Carlson (David Getz and Talia Fraine of RuffHaüs). For more info on the 6S Institute for Brain and Body Development visit 6sinstitute.com For More info on Liv's Love Pool, visit liveslovepool.com or @livslovepool on Instagram Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jason Biggins (Ari Goldberg) installs Rick's pool pump. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Raccoon Sounds - Noises from Rib Ticklers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the first semester back after the Great Flood, and these Caldwell Community College freshmen are ready to learn (feat. Please Clap! Improv) Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Follow Closer to Hell on Instagram @closertohellpod Follow Please Clap! Improv on Instagram @pleaseclapimprov Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Very physically unwell, Rick infiltrates the library, where he and grad student Rebecca Johns (Bianca Carrasco) learn a lot of stuff. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective"Symmetry" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SFX from Freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three Caldwell County Zoo employees started a podcast. Here's the pilot episode. Music:Curious Jungle by Podington Bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rick meets up with an old friend to get some answers. Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from freesound.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.