Monday Matinée

The Swashbuckling Holiday Swordtacular (2018)

Ox and Hare — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:22:17 -0800

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society is together for the holidays for the first time, but Goldie's surprise over Saffron and Zinnia's plans is nothing compared to the shock of the story they have to tell her.

Swashbuckling - A Package Arrives

Ox and Hare — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0700

In celebration of World Audio Drama Day 2018, we present a special episode of The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society! This one shot is designed for those who have never heard the show before, but also has some fun stuff for our long time fans, all done under the guidelines of #APackageArrives.

Control Room: BTS with Battleaxes

Ox and Hare — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:45:34 -0700

Join the actress behind your new favorite orc Cloreen, our own Brooke, as she interviews the creative team behind Revenge Of The Battleaxes. We talk about that show, some Swashbuckling info and a little glimpse behind the curtain as we talk about the future of the show.

Revenge Of The Battleaxes: Part Six

Ox and Hare — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:53:01 -0700

What happens when you kill the most popular diety in the realm? Trouble, that's what. The Battleaxes barely get started with their story when...you'll have to listen to find out what happens next!

Revenge Of The Battleaxes: Part Five

Ox and Hare — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:15:05 -0700

You can't blame a girl for being late when she's popping in from another dimension! This mad quest has taken the ladies to some odd locations, but none stranger than the home turf of the God of Unity. Plus, Pearl reveals some shocking details about her own story.

Revenge Of The Battleaxes: Part Four

Ox and Hare — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 15:06:56 -0700

A trip to the largest city in the realm has brought the ladies closer than they've ever been, and now they are at each other's throats. If Nadeara can get them calmed down, perhaps she can get Cloreen to open up about her history.

Revenge Of The Battleaxes: Part Three

Ox and Hare — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:23:58 -0700

Our heroes are exhausted, and a bit grouchy, after their latest battle. Fighting the god of combat is exhausting work after all. Plus, Nikki provides a little history lesson on the Celestial Seven, and her own past.

Revenge Of The Battleaxes: Part Two

Ox and Hare — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:18:56 -0700

The adventurers return to the tavern, with another tale of magic, monsters and melee to tell. But Nadeara must figure out how she's going to react now that she knows the true nature of their insane quest.

Revenge Of The Battleaxes: Part One

Ox and Hare — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 14:04:39 -0700

Part One: In fair Galpin, where we lay our scene, a group of adventurers have gathered in the backroom of a small tavern to celebrate their latest victory. But as the team tells their tale to their waitress, she starts to realize there's much stranger side to their quest.

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 E6

Ox and Hare — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 09:49:49 -0700

"Many Hands Make Light Work"The season 2 finale! It all comes down to this. The Last Roundup has begun. Are three sword-swinging ladies enough to stop it? Short answer: no! Plus: another member of The Six revealed!

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 E5

Ox and Hare — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 08:14:42 -0700

"In Vino Veritas" The Ladies' trip to wine country goes awry when a prized possession is stolen, but are they too sozzled to get it back?

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 Interlude #2

Ox and Hare — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 06:49:34 -0700

Zinnia heads south to visit with her former teacher, but the reunion is not as warm as she hoped.

Control Room: Phoenix Comic Fest 2018

Ox and Hare — Mon, 21 May 2018 10:37:51 -0700

We've got a busy weekend ahead of us in Phoenix!

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 E4

Ox and Hare — Mon, 14 May 2018 12:10:36 -0700

Season 2, Episode 4 - "A Reckless Dispersal of Wealth" A side trip to Monte Carlo turns into a high stakes game, when the Ladies go all in against the villainous Piker Pendulum!

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 E3

Ox and Hare — Mon, 07 May 2018 13:19:52 -0700

Season 2, Episode 3 - "Whom do you serve, and whom do you trust?" A quick stop in Lyon turns into an adventure when the Ladies find one of Virgil's inner circle trying to defect! But can they trust a traitor?

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 : Interlude

Ox and Hare — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:29:00 -0700

On train trip back from Paris, the Ladies take a moment to rest, reflect and swap stories. And also, possibly, fight a supernatural menace.

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 E2

Ox and Hare — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 08:55:24 -0700

"Heart Like A Stone"The Ladies, still reeling from a shocking revelation, find their plans to return home delayed. Instead, they are heading for Paris and an adventure rich in love, action and...statues?

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 E1 (pt 2)

Ox and Hare — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:57:45 -0700

"What Goes Around, Comes Around" (pt. 2) The conclusion of our Season 2 premiere! In order to save Zinnia, Goldie and Saffron must go undercover in the lair of the mad merc named Major Ocker.

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - S2 E1 (pt 1)

Ox and Hare — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:04:03 -0700

"What Goes Around, Comes Around" - Part One This much adventure couldn't be contained in one episode, so we've split it in half. The search for Zinnia continues as Saffron and Goldie meet up with someone they should trust and someone they shouldn't. But which is which?

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - Prelude to Season Two

Ox and Hare — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 09:37:59 -0700

In the shocking season one finale, Zinnia was kidnapped by agents of Virgil Wolcott, one of The Six. Now, we pick up Saffron's hunt for her wife, which is already in progress...

Guilty of our Disasters - Dispatch 3

Ox and Hare — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:29:00 -0700

What fate brought together, war has torn apart. Jove and Imala must now decide between their duty or their desire. But perhaps there's a third, more dangerous option...

Guilty of our Disasters - Dispatch 2

Ox and Hare — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:41:06 -0700

Their meet was anything but cute. Now they need to make sure their attraction does not interfere with their duty.

Guilty of our Disasters - Dispatch 1

Ox and Hare — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:07:48 -0700

Jove Tarquin. Imala Shokta-Solveig. Two rival captains on opposite sides of a galactic civil war. When they meet, their decision could change the course of history.

Control Room - Welcome to 18!

Ox and Hare — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 14:07:58 -0800

At last, Monday Matinee has emerged from hibernation. Ryan and Kyle are here in the Control Room to discuss what's up next on the Monday Matinee.

The Swashbuckling Ladies Holiday Swordtacular (2017)

Ox and Hare — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:44:20 -0800

The holiday season finds the team divided, but a silent night leads to reminiscing and a story from the past is told anew...

Evil Isn't Easy - Chapter 5

Ox and Hare — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:33:47 -0800

The tale of a little wooden boy leads into one last twist of the tale, in this: the final episode of Evil Isn't Easy.

Evil Isn't Easy - Chapter 4

Ox and Hare — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:26:29 -0800

Frogs, fish and beasts all play a part in the next chapter of the Witch's story.

Evil Isn't Easy - Chapter 3

Ox and Hare — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 20:29:45 -0800

Nora learns how one name being left off a guest list lead to the suffering of a kingdom.

Evil Isn't Easy - Chapter 2

Ox and Hare — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:33:47 -0800

The witch tells Nora about her time as a monarch and the terrible curse of getting everything you've ever wanted.

Evil Isn't Easy - Chapter 1

Ox and Hare — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:54:44 -0800

Nora learns the power of names, as the Witch reveals her first brush with real magic.

Evil Isn't Easy - Prologue

Ox and Hare — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:25:16 -0800

A serving girl with big dreams and no hope. A wicked witch trapped in the dungeon. All the elements for a tale both old and new...

Fret Tremolo - The Case of the (Almost) Get Away

Ox and Hare — Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:59:11 -0800

Fret's going on vacation? But there's only one thing that could stop his get away: MURDER!

Fret Tremolo - The Case of Hands Touching Hands

Ox and Hare — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 21:08:46 -0700

An old flame brings a powerful client into Fret's life, leading him on a wild hunt through the outskirts of Fair Use.

Fret Tremolo - The Case of the Wild-Eyed Boys

Ox and Hare — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:03:04 -0700

Fret's past comes back to haunt him when a young couple shows up with a pack of killers on their heels!

Fret Tremolo - The Case of the Faded Feathers

Ox and Hare — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:09:24 -0700

Meet Fret Tremolo, the best detective in the city of Fair Use. Tonight, we've got a dancer, a latin lover and a jealous bartender; all the ingredients for love gone wrong. We know how this story ends, but not if Fret has anything to say about it.

Behind the Scenes of Swashbuckling: Season One

Ox and Hare — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:25:13 -0700

Before we launch our next story, we take a look back at our biggest production yet. Join the cast and creative team as we dig into the making of Season 1 of The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society.

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - Episode 6: The Six Pointed Star

Ox and Hare — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:58:49 -0700

The explosive season finale for the Swashbuckling Ladies! When a mysterious gem lands in their possession, our heroes find themselves on the run by those who want it back at any cost.

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - Episode 5: Amongst Stones and Secrets

Ox and Hare — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:48:13 -0700

The tomb of a forgotten Crusader knight has been unearthed, now it's a race against time to secure the site before those who want to hide its secrets bury them forever.

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - Episode 4: Bleeding Blue

Ox and Hare — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 12:28:45 -0700

A man shows up on the doorstep with a sad tale to tell, but the ladies suspect there's more to the story that he's not telling...

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - Episode 3: Old Flames, New Fights

Ox and Hare — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:18:53 -0700

An old flame turns up for a titanic triple team-up, but will these three heroes be enough to stop the Red Rapscallion?

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - Episode 2: Puffs of Peril

Ox and Hare — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 10:43:49 -0700

The ladies' trip to a fancy dinner party takes a turn for the morbid when the partygoers start dropping dead!

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - E1: The Hounds of Herr Hague

Ox and Hare — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:29:00 -0700

Welcome to the first episode of the Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society! A search for a missing dog uncovers a plot to destroy the entire city, and only the ladies can stop THE HOUNDS OF HERR HAGUE!

The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society - Trailer

Ox and Hare — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 15:14:37 -0700

Your first taste of Ox & Hare's brand new story: The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society! It's an original audio drama set in the neverwhen of yesteryear, full of swordfights, debates, masks, zeppelins, hidden history, colorful villains and all the adventure we could figure how to format for audio! We hope you'll come along for the ride!

Write/Protect - Episode 6: You don't have to go home...

Ox and Hare — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:44:12 -0700

It's the finale of Write/Protect! Nora X looks into an ill fated love affair, then ponders the future of her show.

Write/Protect - Episode 5: Last one out, shut off the lights • Monday Matinée

Ox and Hare — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:28:27 -0700

Home is where the heart is, but what if home isn't where it used to be? Nora X examines this mystery, tied to the song "Ramshackle Shack".

Write/Protect - Episode 4: GOTO Phase Fourier

Ox and Hare — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:12:13 -0700

Nora X is back and talking about robots of the 80's, which includes an interview with the world's first robot rock star.

Moonlight by Ryan Dalton

Ox and Hare — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:58:42 -0700

This special episode is an audio adaptation of the short story 'Think #8 - Moonlight' by young adult writer Ryan Dalton, author of the Time Shift Trilogy.

Control Room: PHXCC 2017

Ox and Hare — Mon, 22 May 2017 10:41:25 -0700

We interrupt this session of Write/Protect for a special update about our first Con appearance!

Write/Protect - Episode 3: Last Trip to Clarksdale

Ox and Hare — Mon, 15 May 2017 08:20:40 -0700

Why does a band break up? Is it mainly due to forces internal, external or supernatural?

Write/Protect - Episode 2: Dead as a Duck

Ox and Hare — Mon, 08 May 2017 09:25:05 -0700

Nora investigates the death of disco and learns it might not been due to natural causes.

Write/Protect - Episode 1: Ramping Up

Ox and Hare — Mon, 01 May 2017 09:02:12 -0700

Meet Nora. She has a strange story to tell about a woman she never met.

Control Room: E1

Ox and Hare — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:10:01 -0700

Monday Matinee is the theater in which we will tell many stories. Control Room is a glimpse behind the scenes where we discuss our process and give you insight on what you've already heard, and what's to come.

Write/Protect (Trailer)

Ox and Hare — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:32:33 -0700

On these cassettes is a strange lost chapter of pop culture history. Coming soon to Ox & Hare's Monday Matinee podcast