Gather by the Ghost Light

By Jonathan Cook

GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT is storytelling podcast in radio theater format. Think of the Ghost Light as your campfire. Gather around and listen to stories from a variety of genres. Playwright, Jonathan... more

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February 28, 2025 SIMON SAYS by Erin Moughon
SIMON SAYS written by Erin Moughon
A two-person film crew is creating a documentary about the origins of children's games. However, when they arrive at an eccentric young woman's apartment for an interview, things are not all fun and games as they discover Simon Says isn't all that it seems.
Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
Directed by Jonathan Cook.
Performed by Korilyn Hendricks (Jo); Kayla Gardner (Alice); and Arelis Rivera (Michelle).
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Title music by JK/47.
Additional featured music in this episode by DaniHaDani, Maya Belsitzman, and Josh Tarp.
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) SIMON SAYS audio play by Erin Moughon
(18:25) Interview with Erin Moughon
(22:26) Erin on the idea behind SIMON SAYS
(30:07) Erin on ESCAPE THE PINA COLODA SONG
(33:10) Erin's upcoming productions
(35:15) The New Play Exchange recommendations
(36:54) Where can people find Erin?
(37:30) Outro
(38:00) Credits Dice Roll!

The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
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44min
February 21, 2025 RIFFing the RAFF with John Pollono
On this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with playwright and screenwriter John Pollono about his writing journey from stage productions to theatrical releases including his new film RIFF RAFF starring Bill Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Pete Davidson, Gabrielle Union, and Lewis Pullman.
John Pollono is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actor. He is best known for writing the 2017 film STRONGER and the plays SMALL ENGINE REPAIR and LOST GIRLS, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2013 and 2015, respectively. SMALL ENGINE REPAIR was later adapted into a feature film in 2021. As an actor, he is known for his recurring roles in the TNT series MOB CITY and NBC's THIS IS US.
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) John Pollono's writing journey
(09:30) Small Engine Repair, Lost Girls, and Rules of Seconds
(13:17) Rules of Seconds film adaptation
(19:30) Riff Raff film adaptation
(33:44) Challenges of adapting a stage play to a movie
(40:27) Pollono's filmaker inspirations
(46:20) Modern day playwrights
(47:02) Pollono on Musicals
(48:52) Pollono on collaboration
(50:34) Nice guys make horror movies
(53:51) Rules of Seconds release date?
(55:05) Parting words
(56:12) Outro
Title music by JK/47.
Additional featured music in this episode by Josh Tarp.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
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1h 4min
January 28, 2025 SENSORIES by Sam Heyman
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman
The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield?
(0:00) Intro
(2:48) "Sensories" by Sam Heyman
(14:40) Interview with Sam Heyman
(39:30) Outro

Gather by the Ghost Light is produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
"Sensories" was performed by Raheema T. Donnelly as "Dr. Eve Harper", Nicole Swanson as "Helen", and Sam Manual "Dr. Lance". Directed by Jonathan Cook. Original sound design and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Title music by JK/47 with additional featured music in this episode by FableForte, Intrex, and Josh Tarp.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
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45min
December 23, 2024 CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein
CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM by Sharon Stein. Two mothers are out last minute Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve at 6:45pm. Coincidentally, they happen to be shopping at the same store. They both reach for the same gift. At the same time. And it's the last one left. Who shall claim the right to purchase the gift?
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The featured audio play CHRISTMAS EVE 6:45PM written by Sharon Stein.
Performed by Pepper Wren as "Alice", Roshelle Simpson as "Helen", and Evan Cook as "Harold". With special guest appearance by our very own Santa Claus (aka Robb Smith).
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Title music by JK/47.
Additional featured music in this episode by Amos Ever Hadani, Ziv Greenberg, Ian Post, and the Victor Military Band.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
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December 21, 2024 STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (Pts. 1-6)
STAGE FRIGHTS - FULL SHOW! (aka THE WHOLE DAMN THING) Parts 1 through 6. No breaks. No recaps. Just straight through horror and comedy as originally intended.
The hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to blend their two worlds and have the sacrificial candidates perform in the show in order to determine who will be sacrificed.
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
Audio Plays:
Part 1: THE QUAKE by Travis Williams
Part 2: FIRST SHIFT by Leah Philbin
Part 3: UNBURIED by John Bavoso
Part 4: LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD by Mike Brannon
Part 5: CLIP CLOP by Greg Mandryk
Part 6: SACRIFICE by Jacquelyn Priskorn
The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis".
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Intro and outro music by JK/47.
Additional featured music by idokay, Roei Shpigler, Randy Sharp, Ace, SPEARFISHER, Max H., and Josh Tarp.
Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce, and Le Chat Noir Theatre.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com

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1h 34min
December 20, 2024 STAGE FRIGHTS - PART SIX: SACRIFICE
The STAGE FRIGHTS series finale! There are no more actors (aka "sacrificial candidates") to choose from so Doctor Necropolis and his acolytes have abducted the GBTGL host Devon. They intend to perform one last audio play called SACRIFICE where they will be sacrificing Devon on the dungeon altar!
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The featured audio play SACRIFICE written by Jacquelyn Priskorn.
The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis".
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Intro and outro music by JK/47.
Additional featured music by idokay and Josh Tarp.
Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce, and Le Chat Noir Theatre.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com

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15min
December 13, 2024 STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FIVE: CLIP CLOP
Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. The next play to perform is called CLIP CLOP where a nighttime run turns into a race for survival.
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The featured audio play CLIP CLOP written by Greg Mandryk.
The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis".
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Intro and outro music by JK/47.
Additional featured music by idokay and Josh Tarp.
Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce, and Le Chat Noir Theatre.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com

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19min
December 06, 2024 STAGE FRIGHTS - PART FOUR: LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD
Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. The next play to perform is called LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD. In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, we discover an awful truth - zombies stalk and kill humans because they lack any thoughts or emotions of their own. Eating the flesh allows them to feel again, to relive that slight bit of awareness of what it means to be human again. Knowing that truth - to what lengths would you be willing to go just to get a final chance to say goodbye?
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The featured audio play LET THE DEAD BURY THE DEAD was written by Mike Brannon.
The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis".
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Intro and outro music by JK/47.
Additional featured music by idokay and Ace.
Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce, and Le Chat Noir Theatre.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com

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21min
November 29, 2024 STAGE FRIGHTS - PART THREE: UNBURIED
In this episode, Doctor Necropolis and the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light (Jonathan and Devon) continue to have the sacrificial candidates perform audio plays to see who will be chosen to be sacrificed. Four actors perform the play UNBURIED. On a dark and stormy Halloween night, two characters-victims of the "bury your gays" trope, both-have come to life and are out for bloody revenge on their author/father. But the unexpected arrival of a fourth character leads to events none of them could have planned.
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The featured audio play UNBURIED was written by John Bavoso.
The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis".
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Intro and outro music by JK/47.
Additional featured music by idokay, Randy Sharp, and Max H.
Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce, and Le Chat Noir Theatre.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com

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18min
November 22, 2024 STAGE FRIGHTS - PART TWO: FIRST SHIFT
In this episode, the hosts of Gather by the Ghost Light and Doctor Necropolis have both accidentally booked the same dungeon studio from Air D&D. Gather by the Ghost Light is there to perform their annual horror show STAGE FRIGHTS while the Doc is there to perform a sacrifice. They decide to blend their two worlds and have the sacrificial candidates perform in the show in order to determine who will be sacrificed. The second story performed by the prisoners is called FIRST SHIFT. A new hire at a security job soon discovers that this is no ordinary workplace.
Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
The STAGE FRIGHTS theme and concept created and written by Jonathan Cook.
The featured audio play FIRST SHIFT was written by Leah Philbin.
The STAGE FRIGHTS series stars A.C. Daniel, Matt Kridel, Luke Romagnoli, Azariah Seay, Marian Thibodeau, Mickey Lay, Robb Smith, Wesley Pierson, Pepper Wren, Brad King, Michael Silvio Fortino, Karla Daly, Korilyn Hendricks, Arelis Rivera, TJ McSherry, Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Nathan Shelton as "Doctor Necropolis".
Original audio production, sound design, and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Intro and outro music by JK/47.
Additional featured music by idokay and Roie Shpigler
Special thanks to the Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Bonnie Marie Williams and the Horror Nerds Podcast, Horrorstruck Hot Sauce, and Le Chat Noir Theatre.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com
If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight
If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app!
For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com

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