New Episode Release: Ladies and Gentlemen, The Automatics

At last, we can finally reveal the big secret. Our latest audio drama and/or fiction podcast episode, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Automatics, is available for your listening pleasure on 11th Hour Audio, whoever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to Ladies and Gentlemen, The Automatics and other 11th Hour Audio Challenge episodes at 11th Hour Audio.
You can also listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music, and anywhere you prefer to listen to suspense podcasts. We recommend headphones. If you remember The Audiophile and poor Hal Akers, you’ll know what this band’s music can do to people.

“CBGB’s in the early 1970s was a cradle of opportunity for bands like Blondie, Television, and The Ramones. And Private Stock Records produced some of the biggest-selling hits of the 1970s. For bands like Blondie, the leap from CBGB’s to Private Stock records was the first step in a glorious career. But not every band made it out of the Bowery alive. Thanks to some newly discovered audio, we can now reveal how one band in particular nearly ended up at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. For this special edition of Legends of New Wave, we’ll show you the rise and fall of a mysterious one-hit wonder.
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Automatics.”

Transcript available on Google Drive.

Fans of H.P. Lovecraft, Television, Talking Heads, New Wave music, and Doctor Faustus, this podcast is for you.

Ladies And Gentlemen, The Automatics was performed by 

Vince Friel as Max Engels

Jefrey Wilkerson as Mr. Noize

Bryan Lincoln as Jared Crespy

Robert Cudmore as Catfish McLean

Jill Knapp as Cindy Holzer

Ted Harris as Nylarahotep

Additional voices were provided by Lindsay Harris Friel and Vincent Friel. 

Written by Lindsay Harris Friel, based on the stories and poetry of H. P. Lovecraft. 

Music and sound design by Vincent Friel. 


Philly Treasures, Hollywood Tensions, and Inspiring Muppet Magic: A Colorful Journey Through Art, Film, and Fair Pay

Ever wanted to discover the hidden treasures of Philadelphia, learn about Hollywood labor tensions, and explore a heartwarming film project? We’ve got you covered! Join us as we share our thrilling experiences at the Magic Gardens, Museum of Illusions, and The Philadelphia Zoo, where we meet adorable red pandas and otters. Plus, get an inside look at Cherry Street Pier’s amazing art store that supports the Arc of Philly organization and features the incredible work of cognitively challenged individuals.

A blue room with blue diner banquettes, white and silver diner tables, and posters on the walls of The Philadelphia Story and Rocky. Ted is standing with his feet firmly planted on the ceiling, hanging down over the diner tables and black & white checkered floor.


Hollywood is heating up, and we’re here to talk about the Writers Guild of America’s ongoing dispute with producers. We’ll discuss the crucial issues at stake, such as fair pay, pension plans, health funds, and residuals, as well as the rise of mini rooms and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on scriptwriting. And if that’s not enough drama for you, we’ll also touch on the recent developments with SAG-AFTRA, and the possibility of a strike.

Lastly, let’s dive into the world of Muppets and inspiring film projects! We’ll discuss the upcoming Jim Henson exhibition at the Maryland Center for History and Culture and introduce you to Made with Love,   – an incredible film featuring Jay Carr, the only male actor with Down syndrome in the project. You’ll be inspired by Jay’s love for color and creativity, and learn how his story has the power to change perceptions and uplift those who may see themselves as not capable. Don’t miss this fun, informative, and feel-good episode!

Philly Treasures, Hollywood Tensions, and Inspiring Muppet Magic: A Colorful Journey Through Art, Film, and Fair Pay Life In The Ted Lane

Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Ever wanted to discover the hidden treasures of Philadelphia, learn about Hollywood labor tensions, and explore a heartwarming film project? We've got you covered! Join us as we share our thrilling experiences at the Magic Gardens, Museum of Illusions, and Philadelphia Zoo, where we met adorable red pandas and otters. Plus, get an inside look at Cherry Street Pier's amazing art store that supports the Arc of Philly organization and features the incredible work of cognitively challenged individuals.Hollywood is heating up, and we're here to talk about the Writers Guild of America's ongoing dispute with producers. We'll discuss the crucial issues at stake, such as fair pay, pension plans, health funds, and residuals, as well as the rise of mini rooms and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on scriptwriting. And if that's not enough drama for you, we'll also touch on the recent developments with SAG-AFTRA and the possibility of a strike.Lastly, let's dive into the world of Muppets and inspiring film projects! We'll discuss the upcoming Jim Henson exhibition at the Maryland Center for History and Culture and introduce you to Made with Love,   – an incredible film featuring Jay Carr, the only male actor with Down syndrome in the project. You'll be inspired by Jay's love for color and creativity, and learn how his story has the power to change perceptions and uplift those who may see themselves as not capable. Don't miss this fun, informative, and feel-good episode! For more information, visit us at 6630 Productions Write us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts May your life be filled with magic!

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Ted’s new podcast, Vince’s musical adventure, and our new family member

It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? I need to get better about updates. What’s new at 6630 Productions? In no particular order…

Ted’s Podcast: Life in The Ted Lane

Ted’s new podcast, Life In The Ted Lane, is a hit! The show has over 111 downloads in the first month. Plus, listeners wrote some great reviews on Podchaser.

Five Stars! Excellent job by ted with his sister Lindsay. I live in the area of the Mercer Museum and Fonthill castle, and have never been to either. After listening to ted's podcast, I am very interested in checking out these places of history right in my neighborhood. I look forward to hearing many more of Ted's adventures.

As of today, Life In The Ted Lane has been downloaded in ten countries, including Luxembourg and Iceland!

You can listen to Ted’s show at the Buzzsprout website, on Ted Harris’ Art Page, or wherever you find your podcasts.

Vince’s Musical Adventure: Marooned Tunes

Vince has started recording new episodes for Season 2 of Marooned Tunes. The new season has some science fiction adventures that could really anger a large religious institution, so maybe our castaways will get rescued after all (so they can bet tossed in Brain Prison?). Now’s a good time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed.

Listen to Marooned Tunes on Libsyn, or the podcast dispenser of your choice. Thanks to the new analytics features at Apple Podcasts Connect, we know that one person listened to Episode 5 thirty-four times. I’m not going to shame anyone with the screenshots. And no, Apple doesn’t have location data for that listener. We’re all going to have to live with the mystery. Unless, of course, they contact us at info@6630Productions and let us know.

I hope it’s a graduate student writing a thesis on The Pretty Things so someday I can read it.

Thirty-four times. If you’re going to do that, why not thirty-five?

Meet The Newest Partner of 6630 Productions

Symone is a four-legged antidepressant.

Yes, she’s a Siberian Husky, she’s four years old, and the vet wants her to put on ten pounds. She has a lifetime of experience running, snuggling, changing directions, tugging on toys, shedding, sniffing out treasures, and snoozing. Favorite hobbies include being a picky eater and chasing the cats. We were very fortunate that Vince walked into the Montgomery County SPCA on the right day at the right time. ADOPT, DON’T SHOP. Thousands of dogs and cats need you.

What’s Next for 6630?

We’re going to keep churning out delicious podcast content for you, as well as:

  • Building puppets
  • Writing puppet shows
  • Planning Uncle Scary’s Halloween Special
  • Training Symone to ride a unicycle!
  • And so much more!

Stay tuned, folks.

What’s new at 6630? Part X of N

It’s been a minute, hasn’t it? 6630 Productions has new podcasts, new visual art, and we’re trying to get new attitudes. Here are some of our latest projects.

Marooned Tunes

Vince Friel was checking out the garage sale section of REI. While trying on a pair of those nifty hiking slacks with zippers on the legs in the fitting room, he accidentally fell through a dimensional gateway. He woke up on a deserted island, somewhere in the South Pacific (maybe). Fortunately, not only does the island have a full podcast recording studio, an extensive library of vinyl record albums, and an unpredictable wi-fi connection, it also has his friends, Jennifer Carbin, Ruth Dubb, and Ian Williams. As we all know, when you’re stuck on a deserted tropical island with recording equipment and a lot of time on your hands, there’s only one thing to do. You make a podcast.

The first two episodes are available now, you can find them on Spotify and other podcast listening apps, or you can listen here:

JETHRO TULL – ROC FLOTE Marooned Tunes

The gang contemplates the world of Norse mythology and Ragnarök as NOT part of the MCU but as a part of Ian Anderson's heritage. Plus, Symone asks for equal billing. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr.  Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel. For more information, visit our website at https://6630productions.com/marooned-tunes Don't forget to use our Libsyn code M-A-R-O-O-N-E-D to get up to two months of free podcasting services, excellent audio, and unlimited bandwidth. https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=MAROONED If you enjoyed this show, write a review so we'll know what you think, and others will too. Review us on Podchaser  Copyright 2021-2024 6630 Productions
  1. JETHRO TULL – ROC FLOTE
  2. MICHAEL FRANTI – STAY HUMAN
  3. HUSKER DU – ZEN ARCADE
  4. THE THE – HANKY PANKY
  5. ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA – TIME

I really hope he gets home soon.

Ted’s Art: Horror Business, Seasons of Gratitude, and more

Ted’s been a very busy bee this fall. His painting, “Jekyll and Hyde,” was part of the Horror Business show at Mt. Airy Art Garage.

Ted Harris and his painting, "Jekyll & Hyde," in the juried exhibition Horror Business at Mt. Airy Art Garage, Philadelphia, PA.
Ted Harris and his painting, “Jekyll & Hyde,” in the juried exhibition Horror Business at Mt. Airy Art Garage, Philadelphia, PA.

He donated some paintings to the silent auction for Merakey’s 18th annual “Leading The Way” awards gala. The theme was Seasons of Gratitude.

Ted and one of the paintings he donated for Merakey's 18th annual gala and silent auction.
Ted and one of the paintings he donated for Merakey’s 18th annual gala and silent auction.

Right now, he’s working on some paintings for a private commission. You can still buy his art on t-shirts, mugs, and more at our Teepublic store.

What’s Lindsay been up to?

I just seem okay. I’ve got as much pandemic trauma as the rest of us. I’ve been coping with a lot of audio books, learning Norwegian on Duolingo, and learning to knit socks. I’m slowly and carefully working on the second season of ADWIT, The Audio Drama Writers’ Toolkit. Really. I promise I am.

In fact, I might have a little bit of a book problem. I went completely nuts and joined Literati over the summer. I’m in Austin Kleon’s “Read Like An Artist” book club, and honestly can’t keep up with the pace. Not only do I like between two libraries, I also live within walking distance of Ivy Ridge Books, a lovingly curated used and vintage book store with a generous take-a-book-leave-a-book selection on its front porch. Plus, there are more little free libraries around here than I can shake a stick at. I might have to start posting book reviews so I can make my habit have use for others, instead of just piles around my house.

I knit a lot of hats and scarves, but I wanted to develop the skills to knit something that’s useful for more of the year and doesn’t take up much room. Plus, if you make a pair of socks for someone, and they appreciate the thought, even if it’s not perfect, they can still wear them without embarrassing themselves in public. Crazy Sock Lady is the only person who has been able to explain sock knitting to me in a way that made sense.

I started with DK weight sock yarn and size 4 needles. This is bigger than recommended, but easier for me to see the stitches. Result: one giant prototype sock that could probably fit a T-Rex. That’s okay, though. Mission somewhat accomplished. Then I tried again, with a couple of balls of Knit Picks’ Felici and a nickel plated fixed circular needle. Voilá:

My first pair of hand-knit socks, in Knit Picks’ Felicia. The color way is called Vampire Vibes.

Socks! They’re big and flawed and beautiful and I love them, and I learned a lot and now I can make more.

So, now I have a sock problem and a book problem. My grandmother could read and knit at the same time, holding a paperback open on her lap while knitting. I have to figure out how to do that.

Or, maybe I should get back to writing another audio drama podcast?

if you’ve made it all the way to the end, thank you. Listen to Marooned Tunes, and let us know what you think.

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