The Designated Mourner

By Gideon Media

As Jack's country descends into violence and authoritarianism, Jack himself plunges into his own parallel decline, a chilling abdication of everything he once valued. Gideon Media brings a modern stag... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

The Designated Mourner episodes:

August 23, 2021 Trailer: God of Obsidian
A dark fairy tale about a gaslighting relationship, as one woman desperately seeks the story that will take her back across the narrow, dangerous bridge to freedom. Written by Mac Rogers and directed by Jordana Williams.
Follow and subscribe to God of Obsidian wherever you get your podcasts. Chapter one premieres August 27th, 2021.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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2min
August 09, 2021 Trailer: The Earth Moves
People tune into Brent Ziff’s radio show to hear him make fun of losers. But tonight’s loser, Leo Short, is calling with a message from the Earth that’s gonna put everything Brent knows on shaky ground.
Written by Mac Rogers and directed by Jordana Williams.
Follow and subscribe to The Earth Moves wherever you get your podcasts. Part one premieres August 13th, 2021.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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2min
July 12, 2021 Trailer: Give Me Away
From the writer of The Message, Life/After, and Steal the Stars. They call the crashed spaceship “The Ghosthouse” because it screams—the screams of thousands of extraterrestrial political prisoners trapped in its horrific mainframe. The only way to free them... is to transfer them into humans willing to share their minds with a second consciousness forever. Who would volunteer for that?
Written by Mac Rogers and directed by Jordana Williams.
Follow and subscribe to Give Me Away wherever you get your podcasts. Season one premieres July 16th, 2021.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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2min
July 06, 2021 Trailer: Grasses of a Thousand Colors
In Wallace Shawn's most disturbing and dreamlike drama, a groundbreaking nutrient radically disrupts the food chain, bringing on global illness and outbreaks of disturbing behavior. Directed by André Gregory and featuring Wallace Shawn, Julie Hagerty, Jennifer Tilly, and Emily Cass McDonnell.
Follow and subscribe to Grasses of a Thousand Colors wherever you get your podcasts. All episodes available July 9th, 2021.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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3min
June 25, 2021 Episode 6: Death
As Judy and Howard head toward their predetermined destinies, Jack studies pornographic magazines and resolves his internal conflicts.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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38min
June 25, 2021 Episode 5: Arrest
Judy, Howard, and their friends are arrested. Jack becomes a columnist for a popular news outlet.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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26min
June 25, 2021 Episode 4: Flight
Howard is beaten up. Jack asks Judy to leave the house with him. She won't. Jack leaves by himself.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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29min
June 25, 2021 Episode 3: Danger
As political violence threatens Howard, Judy remains loyal to him, but Jack's hatred towards him increases.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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26min
June 25, 2021 Episode 2: Accommodation
The ruling regime doesn't like Howard. Jack thinks Howard is an arrogant snob.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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29min
June 25, 2021 Episode 1: Resentment
Howard, a well-known writer, lives with his thoughtful adult daughter Judy and her amusing husband Jack. Jack resents Howard.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
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26min

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How many episodes does The Designated Mourner have?

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