Alba Salix, Royal Physician

Introducing a brand new improvised fantasy adventure set in the world of Alba Salix, Royal Physician!Future episodes will appear on their own feed, so look for "Other Bothers" on your favourite podcast app, or visit otherbothers.com.Episode TranscriptFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersThe End of Time and Other Bothers, Episode 1: The EndBlat the half-demon has a calamity in the filing room. Eggerton the fairy gives a fateful presentation. And Darcy the human realizes she is being hunted.Game Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingAnanka: Maggie MakarTweeter: Stephen SmithAugustus: Eli McIlveenAdditional material and sound design: Eli McIlveenStory consultant: Laura PackerGame consultant: Stephen SmithContent warning: The world ends. Other tragic disasters are mentioned. Things explode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A couple of quick announcements!One: our annual listeners survey! Please lend us your opinions at albasalix.com/survey.Two: we've been blown away by the reviews of our new show, The End of Time and Other Bothers.We've also included a short preview of Episode 2 here. Remember, future episodes are on a new feed. Look for it in your favourite podcast app, or visit OtherBothers.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing Farlorian Fridays!It's a new tradition we've started on our Patreon feed: Every Friday, we'll be bringing you a new bit of whimsy from the world of Alba Salix: bonus and deleted scenes, unrecorded scripts and games of various sorts. We'll also post a few to our Alba Salix and Other Bothers podcast feeds, but Patreon patrons get to hear them all and hear them first!We are kicking things off with a recording from this past weekend in which the cast of The End of Time and Other Bothers sat down to play Larceny from Waning Gibbous Games.Larceny is a card game in the style of Apples To Apples or Cards Against Humanity, but one that lends itself very well indeed to improv and roleplaying. It's themed around a heist, with the goal of stealing anything from diamonds to dinosaur DNA. With a pitch like that, how could we resist?If you want to hear more, check us out at patreon.com/albasalix.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean and Eli here with some big announcements:Alba Salix, Season Two launches October 26th!For all our Patreon supporters, we've started Farlorian Fridays, where we release a new piece of bonus material every week: unrecorded scripts, sound effects and music breakdowns, and special bonus scenes. Check it all out at: patreon.com/albasalix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone! We wanted to share a preview of our newest show (and the first one set outside the Alba universe). It's an all-improvised dark comedy sci-fi serial called Civilized.Stranded on an unknown planet, Beatrix builds a shelter, while Bob does his best to help — and a new threat descends from above.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersCreditsStarring Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Mbula Enobong and Sean Howard.Sound design: Eli McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieEpisode TranscriptContent warning: death, body horror, screaming and jump scares.If you enjoy the show, search for "Civilized" wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit civilizedpod.com.© 2019 Fable and Folly ProductionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone!This bonus would have gone out sooner, but we actually-for-real fell asleep listening to it. Which is the whole point!Sleep With Me is the kind of podcast we need right now: one specifically designed to fall asleep to. Every episode, Drew Ackerman (aka Scooter) rambles gently for an hour to provide you with a soothing distraction, often starting with a bedtime story, or a TV episode recap... or in this case, Episode 1 of Alba Salix, Royal Physician.This episode will drop on the main Sleep With Me podcast feed later this week.So if, like us, you've been having a little trouble sleeping lately, queue this up and drift off with Drew's interpretation of Alba Salix, Episode 1: Well Met!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone.This week, we're bringing you another of our favourite shows. The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles is a podcast sitcom about an up-and-coming actress who's out to take Hollywood by storm. It's witty and brassy and fast-paced, and we think you'll like it!Episode TranscriptContent warning: strong language and sexual humour.The Carlotta Beautox Chronicles, Ep 101: Just Who Is Carlötta Beautox Anywho?Meet Carlötta Beautox--actress, thinktress, influenceress. She's on a mission to become Hollywood's Next. Big. Thing. In this pilot episode we discover how the actress, formerly known as Kitty Kinicki, first came to Los Angeles from a small town in New Jersey. We'll meet Dave, her talent manager/landlord and we'll flashback to their initial encounter. Carlötta also shares with us the gory details of the audition that (almost) landed her her first television gig.EPISODE NOTESTrojan Cat Media presents The Carlötta Beautox Chronicles. Written, produced, directed, and edited by Ann Sloan.Website: http://www.CarlottaPodcast.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/CarlottaPodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/CarlottaBeautoxInstagram: https://instagram.com/CarlottaPodcastTheme song composed by Jesse Billson for Sonic Librarian.Lyrics by Ann SloanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's an Alba Salix double feature! And stay tuned for three more mini-episodes by our fabulous guest writers.Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersGet your merch on at our TeePublic store.Clairvoy-Can't by Jordan CobbHolly and Magnus suspect that Minister Pearcey can see the future.With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, Elaine O'Neal as Antalia Pearcey and Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (from Greater Boston)Hiding Out by Eli Hamada McIlveenMagnus takes some unscheduled time off.With Julian Sark as Magnus and Olivia Jon as HollySound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenDirected and produced by Sean HowardFor more bonus content, check us out on Patreon: patreon.com/albasalixSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time for two more mini-episodes by our amazing guest writers!Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersGet your merch on at our TeePublic store.Holly and the Pigeon by Beth CraneHolly suspects something's amiss with the mysterious pigeon who's been following her.With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, and Beth Crane as Armaund the pigeon and Gerda.The Perfect Crime by Maxamillian JohnMagnus is on the hunt… for cake.With Julian Sark as Magnus and Olivia Jon as Holly.Sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenDirected and produced by Sean HowardHelp us make Season 3! Find out how at albasalix.com/support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Time for the last of this run of mini-episodes – huge thank yous to all our guest writers!Find and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersGet your merch on at our TeePublic store.Enter the Brain Castle by Mac RogersWith mere minutes to live, Magnus must think his way out of danger.With Julian Sark as MagnusIt'll All End In Tears by Eli Hamada McIlveenMagnus and Holly are sent on a dangerous mission to collect dragon tears – at the only place where dragons are guaranteed to cry.With Julian Sark as Magnus, Olivia Jon as Holly, Barbara Clifford as Alba and special guest Kristi BoultonMusic by Hedley Knights of Battle Bird ProductionsSound design by Eli Hamada McIlveenDirected and produced by Sean HowardContent warning: near-death experiences, violence, speciesism, bodily harm, avant-garde music and sad dragons.Help us make Season 3! Find out how at albasalix.com/support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We'd like to introduce you to a wonderful new fantasy audio fiction series: Of Fae & Fiends.Lizzie (10) returns to her ancestral home in Maine to make an amazing discovery: the woods behind the farmhouse contain a doorway to the mystical realm of Faerie. But a dark storm looms over the horizon of Fae: Lizzie’s Great-Uncle Carlow has enlisted a goblin army to conquer the World Tree, and has set his sights set on our world after… All that stands in Carlow’s way is Lizzie and her unlikely friends: a talking goat, and a swordfighting weasel.Written and produced by audio drama pioneer Fred Greenhalgh (The Dark Tome, The Cleansed), Of Fae & Fiends is a Faerie Tale with teeth – a place where monsters sometimes eat children, but the courageous can fight back. A listening experience for the entire family (recommended ages 7+).New episodes are dropping weekly! Look for "Fae and Fiends" wherever you get your podcasts, or visit faefiends.com.Of Fae & Fiends, Episode 1 – Tapes in the AtticLizzie returns to her family’s ancestral farmhouse in rural Maine and discovers tapes in the attic that reveal an amazing family secret.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're bringing you another new podcast we think you'll enjoy: The Wanderer.If you take the roads through the forest, your soul will slowly wither.If you cut through the forest, the forest will cut you back.But to wander is to move through the natural pathways of the forest, to travel through its veins and follow its breathing.The Wanderer is a queer fairy-folk tale audio drama, about being separated from the people we love to keep them safe.Out now from award winning audio fiction producers T.H. Ponders (Accession, Open World) and Jordan Stillman (The Ordinary Epic). Visit CallOfTheWander.com.Prelude – Three PathsWhile sitting around a fire, The Wanderer tells of the three ways of traversing the forest – taking the cuts, or the roads and paths, bushwacking, and the oldest way – Wandering.CreditsWritten and performed by T.H. Ponders.Produced by T.H. Ponders and Jordan Stillman.Episode TranscriptSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi everyone!What's been going on behind the scenes at Alba HQ? Sean and Eli sit down to talk about Alba Season 3, the complexities of recording in Covid times, mental health, communicating with our audience, and plans for the next Fable and Folly show!This behind-the-scenes update is brought to you by AWeber.Get started with Email for free and support Alba by telling them we sent you. Just visit: aweber.com/albaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're bringing you a preview of a brand new show from Roi Gold Productions, and one of the latest additions to the Fable and Folly Network: The Land Whale Murders!Billed as "A Gilded Age Satire of Birders, Murders and a Missing Whale", the series is set in 1896 in New York, where a band of scientists called the Four Elementals find themselves battling evil and organized crime, in the form of Pirate Penny and the Blow Hole Gang – but things get strange fast, and then get even stranger even faster.If you like your comedy fast, witty and totally absurd, with a side order of alternate-history romp, check out The Land Whale Murders anywhere you listen to podcasts – or visit landwhalepod.com.THE LAND WHALE MURDERSChapter 1: Eel That Heaven AllowsThe Four Elementals are drawn into the conspiracy and murder surrounding a force much bigger than themselves! -- a comedy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're an Alba Salix listener, chances are you've at least heard of Greater Boston – in fact, you've probably heard some of the voices of Greater Boston, including its creators Jeff and Alexander as well as one of its characters.Greater Boston follows the wild, improbable interweavings of family and infuriating co-workers and politicians and robot designers – not to mention a subway line that somehow manages to secede from the rest of the city.The show's fourth season is now rolling out, and there's no better time to catch up or have a re-listen!From Episode 1: Family RiddlesWritten and Produced by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.James Johnston as Dimitri Stamatis (he/him)Kelly McCabe as Nica Stamatis (she/her)Braden Lamb as Leon Stamatis (he/him)Alexander Danner as The Narrator (he/him)Content warnings:Strong languageDeath (Non-violent) (ambiguous suicide)Severe AnxietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alba is summoned to remove some unexpected snakes from King Gunther's head, and saddled with a bothersome young patient – not to mention some unwanted help from a fairy.Episode TranscriptFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersGet your merch on at our TeePublic store.CreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as Magnus and Valtar the CentaurOlivia Jon as HollyGeorge Bertwell as King GuntherMarisa King as Queen ParabelCarter Siddall as Helbard Krankel and Balthig the OgreRobert Frances as Jerome and Father LaingJasmin Cheng as Millie and Hiccups Kidand Sean Howard, Jason Mahon and Stephen SmithWritten and directed by Eli McIlveenSound design and music by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardAssociate producers: Carter Siddall, Eric Portelance, Mark Fenwick, Josh Clavir and Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Cartoonish violence, bodily harm, blood, panic, surgery, drug references and many snakes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Alba tends to her two least favourite patients, Magnus receives some advice from the local wildlife.Episode TranscriptFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as HollyElaine O’Neal as Countess CarneliaRobert Frances as Jerome and the SquirrelJasmin Cheng as the BirdClive E Milne as the RabbitWritten and directed by Eli McIlveenSound design and music by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardAssociate producers: Carter Siddall, Eric Portelance, Mark Fenwick, Josh Clavir and Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Cartoonish violence, animal endangerment, animal attacks, hypochondria, surgery, innuendo and leeches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After the House of Healing's herb garden is torn out by workmen bearing royal orders, Alba tries to get to the root of the matter while Holly and Magnus venture into the woods to gather more rare plants.Episode TranscriptFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as MagnusOlivia Jon as HollyCarter Siddall as Helbard Krankel and DouglasGeorge Bertwell as King Gunther and Papa BearMarisa King as Queen Parabel and Mama BearRobert Frances as Bailiff Henry and BadgerAbbas Hussain as Jan and Badger GuardJasmin Cheng as Baby BearClive E Milne as the Spider and the MapWritten and directed by Eli McIlveenSound design and music by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardAssociate producers: Carter Siddall, Eric Portelance, Mark Fenwick, Josh Clavir and Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Cartoonish violence, fantasy racism, imprisonment, animal attacks, drug references and crimes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Alba and Holly race to cure a deadly outbreak of cranial swelling, Magnus receives a visit from the kingdom's most feared outlaw.Episode TranscriptFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as Magnusand Olivia Jon as HollyMarisa King as Queen ParabelGeorge Bertwell as King GuntherCarter Siddall as Helbard KrankelAbbas Hussain as Guy van FleetElaine O’Neal as Mrs StrudebakerRobert Frances as Carlton Gerrardand Jasmin Cheng as the PageWritten and directed by Eli McIlveenSound design and music by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardAssociate producers: Carter Siddall, Eric Portelance, Mark Fenwick, Josh Clavir and Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Cartoonish gore and death, bereavement, outbreak of illness and mansplaining.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alba's old flame Withrow Lee comes to town selling suspicious potions, inspiring Magnus to get in on the game.Episode TranscriptFind and support our sponsors at: fableandfolly.com/partnersCreditsBarbara Clifford as Alba SalixJulian Sark as Magnusand Olivia Jon as Holly and BerthaAbbas Hussain as Withrow LeeJohn Palmieri as Jerome and Mister BenvenitoElaine O’Neal as Countess Carnelia and Serdikos the ImpCarter Siddall as McWhinneyGeorge Bertwell as AbeMarisa King as Angie and the Apple Sellerand special guest Tim Ciaschini as Professor Schpringeler and the MuggerWritten and directed by Eli McIlveenSound design and music by Eli McIlveenProduced by Sean HowardAssociate producers: Carter Siddall, Eric Portelance, Mark Fenwick, Josh Clavir and Dave AddisonSupport the show and get access to bonus content: https://albasalix.com/supportContent warning: Cartoonish violence and torture, threats, heights, mind control? and fraud up the wazoo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.