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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May your life be filled with magic!

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It’s official. Ted’s podcast, Life In The Ted Lane, has reached 1000 downloads!

Ted's podcast has reached 1000 downloads! Congratulations from Buzzsprout!

To celebrate, we’ve got stickers with Ted’s original podcast art, just like you see here.
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Your answers will help us shape the show in future episodes. 

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Autumn Plans, HCBS Benefits Appeal, And Halloween Audio Fun Life In The Ted Lane

Send us a text message to say hi! We’d love to hear from you. Autumn brings momentum—and a little mischief. We’re sending a compact update packed with big announcements: real progress on a benefits appeal that affects daily life, and a creative sprint toward Halloween with a brand-new horror audio piece in the works. Think of this one like a voice note from friends on a crisp evening walk: quick, warm, and full of hints about what’s coming next.We share why a stipulated agreement with the Department of Human Services matters, and what “cautiously optimistic” looks like when the outcome supports Ted’s home and community based services. Next we shift into the art of fear. We’re entering the 11th Hour Audio Challenge, crafting a scary story that leans on sound design, pacing, and the eerie intimacy of headphones. Expect callbacks to our earlier piece Martin’s Glaring, inspired by the classic tale Wait Till Martin Comes, plus a special Halloween release you’ll want to queue up after dark.There’s more: a tease of a ghost encounter in Cape May, New Jersey—historic streets by day, whispers by night. No Muppet news this round, but plenty of October joy, Philly pride, and an open invitation to shape what we make next.We want this to be a two-way conversation. Tap the link in the show notes to ask questions, share your own spooky tales, or tell us what you’d like to hear when the longer, juicier episode lands. If this update made your walk fly by, follow the show, leave a quick review, and share it with a friend who loves fall, folklore, and real-life wins. For more information, visit us at 6630 Productions Write us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts May your life be filled with magic!

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.

And so it begins….again!

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How about that artwork? Pretty snazzy huh? Kessi Rilinki is the artist, check her out and The Audio Drama Production Podcast group on Facebook.

And now onto our story.

After driving from Philadelphia to Minneapolis (with a stop in Fremont, Indiana) we have arrived safe and sound on Tuesday, February 19th. After a rest and some much-needed animal corraling it was time to sift through the audio detritus that will eventually make up season 2 of Jarnsaxa Rising.

It was a shame we couldn’t hang out with the cast during the time that we were there but with the readthroughs and the re-writes, there wasn’t time. We had a narrow window to record in due to conflicting schedules with the cast but we did manage to get everything done in a final 12-hour session.

Tech notes here so if this stuff bores you just skip it. I included links in the event of anyone interested in the product and my experience with it in a real-world situation. I’m not getting compensated for anything.

For recording, I opted for the Zoom F8 field recorder along with the FRC-8 controller to give me more flexibility in mixing and control. I ended up using a CAD TRION 6000, CAD GXL 2200, 2 Aston Origins, Sterling Audio ST151 and the trusty Shure SM58. Except for SM58, all the other mics are condensers. To get more level out of the SM58, I ran that through a Cloudlifter CL-1 via the F8’s phantom power.

For the actors, I decided to have a headphone distribution system set up so they can hear themselves. I went cheap and got the Behringer Powerplay which actually did a pretty good job. I brought with me what I had in headphones (2 pairs of Sony MDR 7506’s, Sennheiser HD280, and a pair of KOSS over the ear type. I also made a quick stop at Twin Town Guitars and grabbed some 1/8″ to 1/4″ adaptors just in case.

A little plug for Sony here, if you are looking for bulletproof, great sounding headphones, get the MDR 7506. I have a pair that is over 20 years old the other is 10 and they are user serviceable so you can replace parts.

The recording space was the second floor (attic?) at the home of the director Carin Bratlie Wethern. We kept any room reverb down by utilizing blankets and pillows. I also tried to keep to the “3 to 1” rule to cut down on bleed. I was somewhat successful in this after listening to playbacks and isolating tracks.

If time permits I will occasionally post again. The work is going to be slow and tedious. Then I have to create SFX beds and music cues for 8 episodes so it may take a few months or more to get a decent product.

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