Best Humorous Whodunit Podcasts (2025)

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Damn That Dam: The Johnstown Flood Disaster 1:59:47

1M ago1:59:47

1:59:47

Join Katie and Arin Babbick as they delve into the chaos and devastation of the infamous Johnstown Flood of 1889. This episode of Catastrophe Chronicles uncovers the harrowing details of how a peaceful valley town was swept away by a catastrophic dam failure, turning an ordinary day into an unmatched disaster. With fascinating insights and heart-st…

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FEED DROP: Who The F**K Killed My Sister 30:49

1M ago30:49

30:49

A darkly comedic murder mystery podcast telling the story of Quinn Reynolds, a reluctant true-crime celebrity with a violent past. One year into investigating her sister’s murder, Quinn finds her first major lead — reigniting bitter feuds with the media, law enforcement, and an unhinged group of conspiracy theorists. EP. 1: FANCY FEAST A year into …

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When the Mountain That Moves Moved: The Frank Slide of 1903 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

In this gripping episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, Katie and Arin Babbick venture into the heart of Canada to unravel the truth behind the nation's most devastating rock slide. Discover the geological and historical context of the Frank Slide, as we explore the chaotic event that left a section of Turtle Mountain scattered across the valley floor …

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Hartford Circus Fire: Tragedy Under the Big Top 1:44:59

2M ago1:44:59

1:44:59

Step right up to a tale of tragedy and transformation on this episode of Catastrophe Chronicles. Join hosts Katie and Arin Babbick as they delve into the harrowing story of the Hartford Circus Fire of 1944, a day marked by devastation and change. Explore the circumstances that turned a joyful afternoon under the big top into a deadly inferno, remem…

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Children’s Blizzard 1888: The Snow Day from Hell 1:23:25

2M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Join Katie and Arin Babbick on an evocative journey into the ferocious heart of the Children's Blizzard of 1888. This episode of Catastrophe Chronicles vividly recounts the brutal surprise of a winter storm that transformed a seemingly innocent school day across the Great Plains into a desperate scramble for survival. As temperatures plunged and me…

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Feb 2025 S3 Update 1:52

2M ago1:52

1:52

Wheyface Radio is pleased to make some pre-production updates and casting announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Columbia Disaster: It’s just foam until it’s not, Space Disasters Part 4 1:50:46

2M ago1:50:46

1:50:46

Join Katie and Arin Babbick in the latest episode of Catastrophe Chronicles as they delve into the tragic final flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia. In the concluding chapter of their space disaster series, explore how NASA's repeated oversight and failure to act upon known safety issues led to a preventable tragedy. Drawing parallels with the Cha…

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Challenger Disaster: Obviously A Major Malfunction, Space Disasters Part 3 1:50:58

3M ago1:50:58

1:50:58

In this riveting episode, Katie and Arin Babbick take us back to January 28, 1986, as they delve into the horrifying final moments of the Challenger space shuttle disaster. Despite engineers' desperate warnings, NASA management proceeded with the launch, leading to a tragic outcome that shook the world. Explore the cold realities of the fated missi…

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Challenger Disaster: The Road to 73 Seconds - Space Disasters Part 2 2:04:31

3M ago2:04:31

2:04:31

In this gripping episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, hosts Katie and Arin Babbick delve into the overlooked warnings and ignored red flags that led up to NASA's Challenger disaster. With a rare look behind the curtain, we explore the arrogance, corporate mishaps, and pressure that made this tragedy almost inevitable. As we set the stage for understa…

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Houston, We Have a Problem: The Apollo 13 Disaster - Space Disasters Part 1 2:10:34

3M ago2:10:34

2:10:34

In this gripping episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, join Katie and Arin Babbick as they revisit the harrowing journey of Apollo 13, NASA's third planned moon landing mission that became an epic survival story in space history. Discover the nerve-wracking sequence of events after an oxygen tank explosion jeopardized the mission, leaving astronauts a…

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Coal, Guns, and Dynamite: The West Virginian Mine Wars 2:01:19

3M ago2:01:19

2:01:19

Welcome back to Catastrophe Chronicles. Join Katie and Arin Babbick as they delve into the gripping tale of the West Virginia Mine Wars, an era marked by power struggles, protests, and the miners' fight for justice. Explore the tumultuous events that transformed the Appalachian Hills into a battlefield, culminating in the largest armed uprising in …

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Sabotage in the Sky: Continental Airlines Flight 11 (1962) 1:21:44

4M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where hosts Katie and Arin Babbick delve into stories within disaster history. In this episode, they uncover the largely forgotten tragedy of Continental Airlines Flight 11, which occurred in 1962, years before the more infamous Flight 11 of 2001. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement…

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1977 New York Blackout: When New York Got a Little Too Dark 1:37:12

4M ago1:37:12

1:37:12

Welcome to another thrilling episode of Catastrophe Chronicles. This week, disaster aficionado Katie Babbick and her co-host Arin Babbick dive deep into the infamous 1977 NYC blackout. The night New York City went dark, chaos ensued, unfolding an evening unlike any other—with looting, rioting, and unexpected opportunities shaking the city to its co…

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Happy New Year & Season 3 Update 5:04

4M ago5:04

5:04

Good wishes and an exciting update from Wheyface Industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Drowning in Politics: The Erfurt Latrine Collapse 34:10

4M ago34:10

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Join Katie and Arin Babbick in this episode of Catastrophe Chronicles as they dive into one of the strangest disasters of medieval times: the Erfurt Latrine Collapse of 1184. Discover how a gathering of noblemen, convened to settle a political dispute, turned into a catastrophic descent into a cesspit. Laugh along with the hosts as they explore the…

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Caution: Highly Explosive – The Texas City Disaster 1:27:21

4M ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Join Katie and Ari Babbick as they unravel the story of the Texas City disaster, a colossal explosion that shook the Gulf Coast in 1947. This episode of Catastrophe Chronicles dives deep into the chain of catastrophic events starting with the SS Grand Camp explosion and the aftermath that forever changed Texas City. Discover how the chemistry revol…

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Sinking of the Kursk: The Disaster That Shook the World in 2000 (An Arin Episode) 1:39:57

4M ago1:39:57

1:39:57

Join hosts Arin and Katie Babbick as they explore the tragic story of the Kursk, a Russian submarine disaster that shook the world on August 12, 2000. Delving into the heart of this catastrophe, the episode navigates through the series of events, from the initial explosion to the controversial rescue efforts marred by political and military bureauc…

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Inferno at Sea: The Dona Paz Tragedy 48:26

4M ago48:26

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Catastrophe Chronicles delves into the harrowing story of the Doña Paz Ferry disaster, the deadliest peacetime maritime accident in history. Hosted by Katie and Arin Babbick, this episode explores the tragic events of December 20, 1987, in the Philippines, where over 4,000 lives were lost. Listeners will be taken through the overcrowded conditions …

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Forged in Wildfire: How the 1910 Big Burn Shaped America's National Forests 1:25:51

5M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

In this episode of "Catastrophe Chronicles," hosts Katie Babbick and Arin Babbick delve into the harrowing tale of the Great Fire of 1910. This massive wildfire consumed over 3 million acres across the Northern Rockies, reducing entire towns to ashes and putting the U.S. Forest Service to a grueling test. Despite operating with limited resources an…

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The Station Fire 2003: A Killer Show 1:25:07

5M ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Join us as we explore one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history, the Station Nightclub fire of 2003. This episode delves into the catastrophic event that began with pyrotechnics during a Great White concert and ended in tragedy. Discover the glaring safety failures, the overcrowded conditions, and the lessons learned from this preventable disaster…

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The 1952 Smog of Death: London’s Killer Haze 58:04

5M ago58:04

58:04

In December 1952, London was enveloped by the Great Smog, a deadly weather and pollution disaster that lasted for five days. The smog, caused by a combination of industrial pollution and cold temperatures, suffocated the city and led to thousands of deaths. In this episode, we explore the impact of the smog on London’s residents, the aftermath of t…

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History in Ruins: The Earthquake, Tsunami and Fire That Rocked Lisbon in 1755 1:00:27

5M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where we delve into the dramatic events that have shaken our world to its core. In this gripping episode, we explore the catastrophic earthquake that struck Lisbon on All Saints Day in 1755. From the terrifying rumblings that shattered the peaceful city to the lethal wave of tsunamis and the ensuing inferno that r…

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The Sticky Tale of the Great Boston Molasses Flood Disaster 1:05:25

6M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Welcome back to Catastrophe Chronicles, where hosts Katie and Arin Babbick dive into one of history's most bizarre disasters - the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. In this episode, they explore the sticky chaos that ensued when a massive molasses tank burst, unleashing a deadly wave through the streets of Boston. Join Katie and Arin as they unr…

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Buried Alive by the National Coal Board: Aberfan Disaster 1:03:57

6M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, hosted by Katie and Arin Babbick. Dive into a gripping tale of historical tragedy as they explore the harrowing events of the Aberfan disaster, a mining catastrophe that shook the small town in Wales in 1966. Join Katie and Arin as they unravel the chilling story, revealing the negligence,…

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Catastrophe Chronicles Trailer 1:43

6M ago1:43

1:43

Join Katie and Arin Babbick on their riveting podcast, Catastrophe Chronicles, where they delve into the world's most astonishing disasters. With a mix of historical insight and a dash of humor, they explore events from the earth-shaking havoc in Lisbon to the bizarre Molasses Flood of 1919. This episode promises to entertain and educate, offering …

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Forgive Arden: The Pranked Priests of St. Patrick's Parish 24:10

7M ago24:10

24:10

In this SPECIAL CROSSOVER EPISODE, Bea and Brenda must solve the greatest mystery of all: who is TORMENTING Father Ben and Father Klem? Who is responsible for the porta-potty incident? The mysterious phone call? And just how intricate are the politics of gothic architect appreciation societies? All this and MORE on this very, very special episode o…

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DERELICT S1 "Fathom" 51:23

10M ago51:23

51:23

We are delighted to share with you the series premiere of the thrilling and chilling sci-fi podcast DERELICT. DERELICT begins with its first season, FATHOM, in which an ancient artifact resembling a giant door has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. To study it, the galaxy's most powerful corporation has built a massive, secret research base…

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FEED DROP: Ask Your Father 21:50

1y ago21:50

21:50

Lem, a human, and Mikey, an A.I., are piloting the first ever faster than light speed ship when they find themselves twice as far as they meant to go, and without any fuel for a return flight. The two of them communicate with Earth using tiny faster-than-light-speed drives, which carry information for Mikey and questions for Lem from his kids. As t…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 4: Andy's Office 51:54

1+ y ago51:54

51:54

Content Warning: This episode features cartoonish violence, cursing, gross slime sound effects, gelatinous cubes attacking people, piracy, and surrealist sound paintings. Listener discretion is advised. In the finale of Escape from Wheyface Radio!, our heroes must escape the cubicle farm and make their way to Andy’s office! But what figure from Whe…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 3 - The Marketing Department 45:50

1+ y ago45:50

45:50

Content Warning: This episode features cartoonish fight violence and language. Also, please be advised the last seven-ish minutes of the episode take place in an environment with lots of jelly and slime sound effects. Listener discretion is advised. On this week’s episode of Escape from Wheyface Radio, our heroes meet an old friend, learn the art o…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 2 - The Break Room 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

When last we left our heroes, they had just defeated the corporate corsairs holding Wheyface's board hostage - only to be confronted with a bomb! Which executive is secretly working for the pirates! Plus: annoying coworkers and snacks! Created by Emily St. James, Christopher Dole, and Sara Ghaleb. Executive produced by Christopher Dole, Emily St. J…

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Escape from Wheyface Radio!, Pt. 1 - The Board Room 49:09

1+ y ago49:09

49:09

WELCOME TO A NEW ARDEN ADVENTURE! When Wheyface Industries is invaded by corporate raiders, Bea Casely, Brenda Bentley, Rosalind Ursula, Julie Capsom, and plucky security guard Janet Dogbury decide they're not going to let this hostile takeover happen without a fight! Join old friends and new as we play through Escape from Wheyface Radio! The Arden…

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ESCAPE FROM WHEYFACE RADIO! A New Miniseries Coming December 4 2:10

1+ y ago2:10

2:10

ESCAPE FROM WHEYFACE RADIO! AN ARDEN ACTUAL-PLAY MINISERIES COMING DECEMBER 4TH! When corporate raiders initiate a truly hostile takeover of Wheyface Tower, it's up to Bea Casely, Brenda Bentley, Rosalind Ursula, Julie Capsom, and plucky security guard Janet Dogbury to save the day! Join us, won't you, as we play through the Arden RPG Escape from W…

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Join Apollo Plus! 1:18

2y ago1:18

1:18

Want to support indie audio drama? Join Apollo Plus at https://www.apollopods.com/ and get access to amazing bonus material from a variety of shows, including Arden! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Arden S3: Thank You and Update 3:44

2y ago3:44

3:44

Thank you so, so much for all your support during the Arden S3 fundraiser! We're so thrilled to share with you details of how it went and what you can expect later this year. You can continue to support Arden at patreon.com/ArdenPod and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/arden-podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Arden Season 3 Fundraiser: HUGE UPDATE AND FINAL CALL 2:45

2y ago2:45

2:45

Last call to donate! Get your donations in at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city#/! We are just $580 away from unlocking an eighth episode of Arden Season 3 and crossing a massive, massive milestone. You have until 11:59 PM Pacific Time TONIGHT to donate. Join us, won't you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Arden S3 Fundraiser: FINAL CALL FOR DONATIONS 2:25

2y ago2:25

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Hello all! Our S3 IndieGoGo fundraiser concludes on Wednesday April 12th at 11:59 PM. Thus far, we have raised $7404, putting us very close to being able to fund at least one additional episode and an additional bonus minisode. All digital perks are NOW AVAILABLE. Please donate at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-ci…

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Arden Season 3 is a Go!!! 1:56

2y ago1:56

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Hello all! We are excited to share that we have raised enough money to produce at least SIX NEW EPISODES of Arden this year! Our Season 3 fundraiser continues for ten more days - if you want more episodes (and our exciting array of perks), please donate at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city! Thanks to all who hav…

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Arden S3 Fundraiser Week 3 & Raffle 1:27

2y ago1:27

1:27

Support Arden S3 at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Arden S3 Fundraiser Week 2 & Fan Art Contest 2:04

2y ago2:04

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Support Arden Season 3 by donating at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city! Submit your fan art at https://twitter.com/ArdenPod to win a professionally-printed copy of our RPG "Escape from Wheyface Radio" with YOUR ART on the cover! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Arden Season 3 IndieGoGo Fundraiser Is Now Live! 1:56

2y ago1:56

1:56

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/arden-s3-midsummer-in-new-york-city/x/22459255#/ Help us fund Arden Season 3 on IndieGoGo! Art crime! Young love! The Australian mob! Queer identity! Corporate warfare! The Julie Capsom movie! And SO MUCH MORE. Check out our amazing array of perks from early episodes to a new Arden RPG to a full soundtrack with ov…

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Choose Your Own Adventure: You Are Andy Wheyface 2:01

2y ago2:01

2:01

Join us on Twitter.Com/ArdenPod to for a special Choose Your Own Adventure where Andy Wheyface goes to the Met Gala! And stay tuned on March 13th for the kick-off to our Season 3 IndieGoGo fundraising campaign! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wheyface Radio

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Forgive Me! S3 IndieGoGo 31:58

2y ago31:58

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Support one of our favorite shows, Forgive Me!, as they raise money for their third season and enjoy Episode 1.04: Youth Participation. Support the show here: https://igg.me/at/forgive-me-s3 Clara unburdens herself to Father Ben about her culpability during the Christmas Mass Incident. Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions https://roguedialogue.co…

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Arden S3 IndieGoGo Begins March 13 1:24

2y ago1:24

1:24

Hello all! Andy Wheyface here with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Arden Season 3 has been written - but we need YOUR HELP to make it! Beginning on March 13th, we will be running an INDIEGOGO to raise funds to make Season 3: Midsummer in New York City. And we'll have all sorts of exciting perks! Sign up here for updates: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/…

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Episode 212: "A Piece of Work" (Abridged) 38:51

2y ago38:51

38:51

Several months after Team Arden leaves Elsinore, acclaimed journalist Rowan Dabrowski examines their reporting for flaws. Also: A duck hunt! NOTE: Due to music rights issues, this episode is being released in abridged form until we finish re-upping those rights and it can be heard as properly intended. You can find the full episode transcript at ar…

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Intra Quest - "Pilot" 42:10

2y ago42:10

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Intra Quest is a new fantasy-adventure show produced by Adam Raymonda (Forgive Me!, Windfall). In this pilot, Aether and Sirius, partners on a mission, meet Logo, who attempts to recruit them for a new quest on behalf of The Agency. The three work together to complete the current mission. Listen to more episodes of Intra Quest at https://link.chtbl…

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GIVE ME AWAY 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

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Gideon Media presents: GIVE ME AWAY They call the spaceship that crashed in the Nevada desert “The Ghosthouse” because it screams—the screams of thousands of extraterrestrial political prisoners uploaded into its horrific mainframe. The only way to free them... is to transfer them into the bodies of humans willing to share their minds with an alien…

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The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program: "Night at Howling House!" 50:42

2+ y ago50:42

50:42

We here at Arden are proud to present the first episode of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program's new season, Night at Howling House! Five children take a dare to visit a haunted house in an adventure that hearkens back to 1920s radio, The Goonies, Gremlins, and Stephen King. Funny, queer, and immersive, listen to The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program…

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Human Resources 29:40

2+ y ago29:40

29:40

Presented by the Apollo app as part of their 2022 Creator Showcase! Follow a day in the life of Becky Sharp, an ambitious HR employee for the Conspiracy What Runs The World. When Becky gets a chance to prove to management she's ready for bigger tasks, it may be more than she can handle... Written, directed, produced, edited, and sound designed by C…

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Human Resources - Trailer 2:56

2+ y ago2:56

2:56

A new special now available exclusively on the Apollo app! Becky Sharp is an ambitious careerist working in Human Resources for the conspiracy that runs the world. But a special assignment may test how far she's willing to go to get what she wants. Listen to the full special here: https://www.apollopods.com/chris Starring: Michelle Agresti as Becky…

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