First Read Radio

05/08/2024

The new episode is live!!

A young couple's seemingly perfect life is upended when a mysterious figure from their past, intent on altering their destiny, triggers a series of time-traveling events that force them to confront their deepest fears and fight for the love that transcends time itself.

Credits
Written by: Scott Nelson
Directed by: William Gabriel Grier
Sound Supervisor and Editor: Ryan Gottshall
Produced by: Awfully Good Media

Cast
Narrator: Sabrina Ariss
Abigail: Gar-Ye Lee
Bryson: Samuel Selman
Christopher: Chris Valenti

Recorded at

Have a script you'd like to hear on the show? Head over to www.firstreadradio.com to submit today. We're accepting scripts year round.

04/30/2024

Mark your calendars! Our next episode titled “Time Heals All Wounds” will be released next Tuesday, May 7th. You don’t wanna miss it!

04/13/2024

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

"37 Dollars"
When Jessica, a dignified black woman, is mugged in a dark alley by a desperate man with a haunting past, their confrontation unlocks a shared history that alters the course of their lives forever, culminating in a shocking, explosive twist.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I1SgrzU1DKbL7Iw3c6xGA?si=Gd_bg7pYSjezH-9G7vqcew

Credits
Written by: Robert Bruinewoud
Directed by: William Gabriel Grier
Sound Supervisor and Editor: Ryan Gottshall + Zayden miller
Produced by: Awfully Good Media

Cast
Narrator: Chris Valenti
Jessica: Leah Williams
Donny: Tim Simek
Tyrell: Samuel Selman

Recorded, edited and mixed at Spacewalk Sound
www.spacewalksound.com

Have a script you'd like to hear on the show? Head over to www.firstreadradio.com to submit today. We're accepting scripts year round.

02/29/2024

Our talented narrator and fearless director working to make Christmas miracles in January!

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02/28/2024

Enjoyed Claus v. Hollywood? Meet the writers!

Alicia Lomas-Gross is a writer and forensic scientist whose interest in storytelling was piqued by a childhood obsession with Gavin MacLeod and was determined to be his co-star.
When her parents dashed her hopes and dreams by revealing that actors on The Love Boat don’t make up their own lines as they go, she naturally settled on becoming a scientist. But soon, stories came faster than CSI spinoffs and she knew it was time to go back to her first dream: making up words for actors to say. She has written a tv movie for Hallmark Media and has others in development.

Steven D’Arcangelo is a screenwriter/proofreader/graphic designer from Massachusetts, a wicked cool place. His scripts have become Nicholl Fellowship Semi-Finalists and have been showcased on podcasts such as ScriptNotes, hosted by John August and Craig Mazin, and On The Page, hosted by Pilar Alessandra. He has pitched projects to Disney, DreamWorks, Syfy and Sony Pictures Animation.

02/27/2024

Grab your hot cocoa friends, Christmas came early this year with writers and witty and whimsical movie Claus v. Hollywood.

Santa takes on Hollywood with the help of a Jewish lawyer in a festive battle to reclaim his name.

So get ready for a holiday showdown that’s naughty, nice, and downright hilarious!

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11/29/2023

Santa came early this year! We must have been put on the really good list!

11/22/2023

Our next episode is being edited and will release in a couple of weeks. The performances of these actors you won’t want to miss.

11/16/2023

There is something very soul filling about weekend recording sessions with talented people.

11/13/2023

We’re back in the booth again this week getting another script recorded just before the holidays!!

11/01/2023

The cast in action!

11/01/2023

Here are the talented faces that brought Slayfest to life! They give off a pretty good psychopath vibe don’t you think?

11/01/2023

And we’re back!

We’ve got a brand new episode coming to you just in time for Halloween.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hGTOrFjj3Ax7PtpeUyawQ?si=q639f2O9Qsqg6gpUA9jwSg

SLAYFEST
In a bizarre festival of murderers, two inept killers find themselves in over their heads, battling various other murderers in a grotesque and chaotic competition to achieve the highest kill count.

Written by: Mark Renshaw
Directed by: Gary Jones
Sound Supervisor and Editor: Ryan Gottshall
Produced by: Awfully Good Media

Recorded at Spacewalk Sound
www.spacewalksound.com

Cast
Narrator: Gabriel Grier
Drownin Dave: Michael Minto
Peter Popper: Justin Michael Terry
Hiker & Landlord: Sean Whalen
The Karenator: Rebekah Kennedy

Have a script you'd like to hear on the show? Head over to www.firstreadradio.com to submit today. We're accepting scripts 15 pages or less year round.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

10/31/2023

In a bizarre festival of murderers, two inept killers find themselves in over their heads, battling various other murderers in a grotesque and chaotic competition to achieve the highest kill count. Credits Written by: Mark Renshaw Directed by: Gary Jones Sound Supervisor and Editor: Ryan Gottshall P...

09/29/2023

in full audio director mode on our last recording session of Slayfest. It’s always great to be back in the booth. Especially with this burly audiophile!

09/24/2023

We’re back in the booth today with a great slasher script. Fingers crossed we’ll have this bad boy ready by Halloween. 💀

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09/21/2023

A little behind the scenes with our incredible narrator Sabrina Ariss, bringing these writers stories to life one word at a time.

09/18/2023

Our fearless producer/actor/casting director/bff prepping for the session. It’s amazing how much talent one person can hold and this guy is the anchor to what we do! So if you have time go say “hey” to this big lug.

09/16/2023

It’s a mix of late-night script edits, countless retakes, laughter on set, and that magic moment when everything just clicks. It’s a wild ride, but oh, what a journey!

09/16/2023

🎙️ Behind-the-scenes from our latest narrative podcast recording! Dive into the story, drama, and magic that happens off-air. Eager to hear the final product? Stay tuned; it’s dropping soon! 🎧

07/19/2023

Somethings A-Brewing!!!

Hey there, wonderful followers! 👋 We've missed you all and we apologize for the radio silence lately, but trust us, good things come to those who wait! 😉🎁

We've been hard at work behind the scenes, cooking up something extra special for all of you! 🌟✨ And let us tell you, it's going to be worth the wait! 🤩 So get ready for some serious fun and excitement heading your way!

Stay tuned, as we'll be revealing more details very soon! 📢🕑 In the meantime, we just want to say a huge THANK YOU for your continued support and patience. 🙏❤️

Get hyped, because we're about to level up our game! 🚀🎉

02/27/2023

We had a great time with the talented . He had us all howling with laughter in the booth.

08/10/2022

One man needs to get out of his slump with the ladies but the headquarters of his mind fall into cha

07/04/2022

🎙NEW EPISODE!!🎙

After the world seems to have ended due to an airborne virus, a resilient brother does everything he can to keep his 12-year-old sister safe.

Credits
Written by: Bryce Lane, Garrett Sheeks, and Gary Jones
Directed by: Gary Jones
Sound Supervisor and Editor: Ryan Gottshall
Produced by: Awfully Good Media

Recorded at Spacewalk Sound
spacewalksound.com

Cast
Narrator: Kerry Nash
Will: Gabriel Grier
Ana: Marley Freygang
Tom: Charles Brettner
Laura: Analysia Gramajo

Listen on:

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6TIfqnMuRqxerRB69J1gpD

Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-read-radio/id1625586388

iHeart Radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-first-read-radio-97293071/

or any other podcatcher you prefer!

06/20/2022

The saying goes “boys will be boys,” however when a prank goes too far for Gillian, she conjures the creature of the forest to help her settle the score. But, how far is too far?

Credits
Written by: Gary Jones
Directed by: Gary Jones
Sound Supervisor and Editor: Ryan Gottshall + Gary Jones
Produced by: Awfully Good Media

Cast
Narrator: Sean Barnhill
Gillian: Jamie Creedon
Billy/Teacher: Simon Hill

Have a script you’d like to hear on the show? Submit today! We’re accepting scripts 15 pages or less for season 2 now.

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The saying goes "boys will be boys," however when a prank goes too far for Gillian, she conjures the

06/18/2022

Sentimental Saturday is all tee’d up with a very special old school photo of this weeks narrator along side Simon Hill who plays Billy in the next episode Far From the Trees.