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LOVE & DARKNESS is a multi-generational saga tracking the triumphs and tragedies of a large, powerful Hungarian Jewish family during WWII. Based on an incredible true story, this project will be adapted as an action-packed historical podcast. LOVE & DARKNESS explores themes of discrimination, anti-Semitism and hope that remain relevant in today’s world. With these timely issues in mind, we will be partnering with a to-be-announced philanthropic organization that we will be supporting through this podcast.

LOVE & DARKNESS Summary:
Avrum Katz (47) is a Rabbi and the patriarch of a large family in 1941 Hungary. Hungary is an ally of Nazi Germany and has been implementing increasingly strict anti-Jewish laws. Avrum’s family owns a farm and butcher shop in a small town. His son, Dov (22), brings a Christian woman, Inga (22), to the bris of Avrum’s first grandchild. Captain Tibor (30s), a Christian army captain, sees Inga at the celebration. He becomes enraged when he learns that Inga loves Dov and not him. In retaliation, Tibor has the Katz’s butchershop shut down, cutting off the family’s livelihood. Dov is infuriated and beats up Captain Tibor. Avrum and his son Isaac (24) travel to Budapest to meet with Moshe (70), Avrum’s estranged father and a powerful businessman, to ask if he can get the shop’s license reinstated. While there, Avrum and Moshe are unjustly arrested by the police for “inciting rebellion.” It’s clear that Captain Tibor is responsible. As payback, Dov, Isaac, their brother Wolf (23), and Uncle Yehuda (43) murder Gyorgy (40s), an anti-Semitic neighbor who reported the Katz family to Captain Tibor. Captain Tibor slays the family’s cattle as revenge. It's then shockingly revealed that Captain Tibor is secretly Jewish. In the final scenes, Avrum and Moshe are at the forefront of the Hungarian and Nazi’s battle against Russia. They have been forced into the Hungarian army’s Forced Labor Battalion. Moshe offers to walk in front of Avrum so Avrum can say a prayer before the men are forced to cross a minefield. Moshe is then killed by an exploding mine in front of his son. When it’s Avrum’s turn, he miraculously makes it to the other side and becomes determined to escape.





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PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and most importantly, making music.
Elevator Pitch: At a school where no one knows who's inside the football team's bulldog mascot costume, where a game of hide-and-seek has been going on for the better part of a week, where Dale Wilson, the world's nicest bully, desperately wishes kids would stop giving him their lunch money, two wayward fifteen-year-olds are about to start a band. PV & Franny is a stylized and occasionally surreal 30-minute single-cam comedy about young love, growing up weird, and making music. It follows PV, a confident, take-no-prisoners punk rocker in training, and Franny, a sensitive and taciturn singer-songwriter type, as they navigate falling in and out of love, artistic collaboration, and the perennial difficulty of tuning a B string. It's Sing Street meets The Other Two, with a healthy dose of cult classic The Adventures of Pete & Pete for good measure. The soundtrack is gonna be amazing.


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ACT 4: McDonnell finally connects the dots. His mother was frantic to reach him for a very good reason. And she somehow called the Institute at their Top Secret unlisted phone number, which she had no way of knowing. But guess who did know that number? That guy with the accent.

Meanwhile, Nurse Fields makes a secret purchase for McDonnell’s future exploits. To keep him safe, or to advance her own agenda? McDonnell is starting to realize that there is a LOT more going on behind that pretty face. She has more than a few secrets.

McDonnell goes on a Gateway journey to search for the missing scientist, before his great skills are turned against the good guys. He finds a mysterious glowing entity wandering the halls of his mother’s facility. He isn’t sure who it is, until the entity talks. Can’t miss that voice.

Monroe is thrilled with the discovery, but the question remains. Where is Bentov? McDonnell has only connected in the Gateway realm, not in physical reality. Being new to this, McDonnell is still trying to connect reality to the Gateway realm. They have to find where Bentov’s physical being is so Addis can rush troops in to swoop him up.

Trying to find some new angle, Nurse Fields mentions Dr. Alexander. Monroe laughs and throws cold water on any help from the mystery doctor. But then a call comes in, from someone who hasn’t been in the physical world in decades. An intriguing message from another time. And a new place to look for Bentov. All this and more in Episode 4. Put on your headphones, we’ll see you there.

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GATEWAY:

Buckle up for an exhilarating journey that blurs the lines between science fiction and jaw-dropping reality. "Gateway" unveils a covert operation so mind-boggling, it's backed by declassified CIA documents. Step into the shoes of Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell as he uncovers the astounding truth behind the "Gateway" project.

Prepare to be astounded as real science merges with otherworldly possibilities, propelling humanity into uncharted realms of consciousness. From classified experiments at the Monroe Institute to mind-expanding quantum theories, this gripping podcast shatters the boundaries of what you thought was possible.

Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure where secrets of time travel, interdimensional exploration, and the untapped power of the human mind are laid bare. Strap in, because this isn't just science fiction—it's science fact. The veil is about to be lifted, revealing a hidden reality that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Don't miss your chance to experience the astonishing truths that lie beyond the gateway.

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ACT 3: As a reward for finding the Russian Missile Base, Monroe has brought Itzhak Bentov out of hiding and into the Monroe Institute. He’s there to get McDonnell back through time to 1944 in France. Bentov’s special tape and expertise have really paid off getting McDonnell to a higher Focus Level. But in a surprise twist, McDonnell isn’t immune to the laws of physics there. 

When General Addis finds out about Bentov’s visit he brings a quick end to things. Before McDonnell reaches his goal, but not before a piece of shrapnel wings him. The furious General whisks Bentov and his decoys off to various bases. He clips Monroe’s wings and Gateway progress is back to Square One. Then someone kidnaps Bentov. The General sees serious trouble ahead, and unleashes Monroe and McDonnell to do whatever it takes to find and rescue Bentov. Now with no limits, get ready for danger and excitement at the Gateway. 

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GATEWAY:

Buckle up for an exhilarating journey that blurs the lines between science fiction and jaw-dropping reality. "Gateway" unveils a covert operation so mind-boggling, it's backed by declassified CIA documents. Step into the shoes of Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell as he uncovers the astounding truth behind the "Gateway" project.

Prepare to be astounded as real science merges with otherworldly possibilities, propelling humanity into uncharted realms of consciousness. From classified experiments at the Monroe Institute to mind-expanding quantum theories, this gripping podcast shatters the boundaries of what you thought was possible.

Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure where secrets of time travel, inter-dimensional exploration, and the untapped power of the human mind are laid bare. Strap in, because this isn't just science fiction—it's science fact. The veil is about to be lifted, revealing a hidden reality that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Don't miss your chance to experience the astonishing truths that lie beyond the gateway.

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ACT 2: McDonnell tries some unorthodox means to more fully access The Gateway. Is there really magic in mushrooms? Meanwhile, Nurse Field’s visit to the Institute basement reveals the sad reality of previous failures. Broken eggs from the past, squirreled away from prying eyes in forgotten rooms. We meet the mysterious Dr. Alexander, a man of little charm but many secrets. Nurse Fields spends a little off-the-clock time with McDonnell, giving advice. This right before he goes to visit his mother in an elder care facility. Mom thanks him for his visit the previous week, but it’s been months since he made the trip. And yet somehow, she knows things she couldn’t possibly know.

Back at the Institute the following week, Monroe offers McDonnell extra help searching for the truth about his father. But Monroe needs something in return. Extra risks for extra rewards? McDonnell finally gets info on that Russian base, but at great cost. And he meets some friends, new and old. One named Bentov, carefully smuggled there. Everything builds to a crescendo and McDonnell ends up dodging a German MG-42 machine gun on a beach. Not just watching, but actually there. All this and more in Episode 2, be sure to be there with us.

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GATEWAY:

Buckle up for an exhilarating journey that blurs the lines between science fiction and jaw-dropping reality. "Gateway" unveils a covert operation so mind-boggling, it's backed by declassified CIA documents. Step into the shoes of Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell as he uncovers the astounding truth behind the "Gateway" project.

Prepare to be astounded as real science merges with otherworldly possibilities, propelling humanity into uncharted realms of consciousness. From classified experiments at the Monroe Institute to mind-expanding quantum theories, this gripping podcast shatters the boundaries of what you thought was possible.

Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure where secrets of time travel, interdimensional exploration, and the untapped power of the human mind are laid bare. Strap in, because this isn't just science fiction—it's science fact. The veil is about to be lifted, revealing a hidden reality that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Don't miss your chance to experience the astonishing truths that lie beyond the gateway.

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ACT 1: In the debut episode, a clandestine Cockpit Voice Recorder divulges secrets that send shockwaves through the corridors of the CIA and Army Intelligence. The tape's enigmatic contents remain exclusive, known only to a privileged few. Tasked with unraveling the cryptic puzzle behind a plane's tragic demise, Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell embarks on a treacherous quest. Amidst a web of intrigue, he encounters the enigmatic Robert Monroe at the Monroe Institute, delving deep into the unexplored realms of human consciousness. Agendas clash and alliances falter as McDonnell navigates a landscape where trust is scarce. But danger lurks in the shadows, as an unrelenting adversary pursues him relentlessly across the expanses of time and space, their pursuit reaching even the depths of the ocean floor. Brace yourself for an adrenaline-fueled narrative that merges high-stakes espionage with mind-bending exploration. This thrilling podcast will have you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting each twist and turn as McDonnell races against the clock to uncover the truth. Get ready to dive into a world where secrets lie hidden, and the ultimate revelation awaits beyond the abyss.

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GATEWAY:

Buckle up for an exhilarating journey that blurs the lines between science fiction and jaw-dropping reality. "Gateway: Beyond the Veil" unveils a covert operation so mind-boggling, it's backed by declassified CIA documents. Step into the shoes of Lieutenant Colonel Wayne McDonnell as he uncovers the astounding truth behind the "Gateway" project.

Prepare to be astounded as real science merges with otherworldly possibilities, propelling humanity into uncharted realms of consciousness. From classified experiments at the Monroe Institute to mind-expanding quantum theories, this gripping podcast shatters the boundaries of what you thought was possible.

Brace yourself for an extraordinary adventure where secrets of time travel, inter-dimensional exploration, and the untapped power of the human mind are laid bare. Strap in, because this isn't just science fiction—it's science fact. The veil is about to be lifted, revealing a hidden reality that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Don't miss your chance to experience the astonishing truths that lie beyond the gateway.

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🌌✨ Mind-blowing news alert! 🌌✨ The CIA's secret program, "Gateway," is soon to be unveiled, and it will leave you awestruck! 😱🔓

🔍📜 Based on real declassified CIA documents, Manifest Media & TABLE READ, a Top-10 Apple Fiction podcast, are set to release an electrifying new podcast, "The Gateway," written by Dave Pirinelli, bringing you the untold story of a mind-bending endeavor to traverse time using only the power of the human mind! 🧠💥

🎧 Brace yourself for an unprecedented journey through the depths of time and space as we unravel the mysteries of this groundbreaking program. ⏰🚀✨ Prepare to have your perception of reality shattered as we fill in all the gaps and explore the uncharted territories of human potential.

💥✨ Prepare to stretch your intellectual horizons and challenge the very fabric of existence.
🔜 Stay tuned, time travelers! ⏳✈️ Keep an eye out for more mind-expanding updates and make sure to follow us for the latest news on this revolutionary podcast that's destined to reshape the way we view the cosmos! 🌌🎙️ Just a week away...

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ACT 3 / PART 2 (Finale): In Northern Michigan, DUTCH NYBERG learns that her three idiot brothers are scheming to pin the murder they committed on her. Meanwhile, the billionaire, KURT THOR, has also decided she’s the killer and is using all his powers to have her arrested and charged. When DUTCH’S mother chooses to back her sons in their underhanded scheme to have DUTCH take the fall for them, DUTCH’S only chance is to somehow outwit her entire, dumb as shit family, and one of the smartest men on the planet.

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MORE THAN ONE IDIOT BROTHER:

When an industrialist is murdered in an impoverished Michigan backwater, a misfit veteran must choose between saving her three idiot brothers from life in jail, or escaping her toxic family forever.

Written by: Pearse Lehane

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ACT 3 / PART 1: In Northern Michigan, DUTCH NYBERG learns that her three idiot brothers are scheming to pin the murder they committed on her. Meanwhile, the billionaire, KURT THOR, has also decided she’s the killer and is using all his powers to have her arrested and charged. When DUTCH’S mother chooses to back her sons in their underhanded scheme to have DUTCH take the fall for them, DUTCH’S only chance is to somehow outwit her entire, dumb as shit family, and one of the smartest men on the planet.

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MORE THAN ONE IDIOT BROTHER:

When an industrialist is murdered in an impoverished Michigan backwater, a misfit veteran must choose between saving her three idiot brothers from life in jail, or escaping her toxic family forever.

Written by: Pearse Lehane

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ACT 2 / PART 2: In Northern Michigan, DUTCH NYBERG was set to quit the rust-belt town of Twelfth, forever. However, on the eve of her departure – her three idiot brothers: JP, RAIF and MORT, murdered the right-hand-man of the billionaire, KURT THOR, whose plans to build an autonomous car factory in Twelfth have been thrown into turmoil by the killing. Believing her late father would have wanted her to help her brothers, DUTCH risks everything in a desperate, dangerous attempt to keep her brothers out of jail. All the while knowing, that the very family she’s trying to save, have only ever looked out for themselves

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MORE THAN ONE IDIOT BROTHER:

When an industrialist is murdered in an impoverished Michigan backwater, a misfit veteran must choose between saving her three idiot brothers from life in jail, or escaping her toxic family forever.

Written by: Pearse Lehane

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