Psychological drama. A chilling thriller set in 1950s NYC Advertising . Hailed as "if Hitchock had written a love story" (Geek Girl Authority) and "runner up for best dark workplace drama" (Radio Public).  Andrea Davies, an ambitious secretary, introduces us to Roth, Hayes, and Johnson Advertising. We meet Richard Hayes, a partner and object of Andrea's infatuation. Mother grills Andrea about the eligible bachelors over lunch. Andrea is surprised by a promotion that brings her closer to Richard.

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Ep. 1 - The Promotion

After completing Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School, Andrea Davies takes a  position at a large New York Advertising Firm, admittedly there to find a husband and secure a life as a well-to-do, country club socialite. Andrea meets Richard Hayes, one of the firm's partners and an inexplicable attraction takes hold. To everyone Richard is the kind and respectful executive with tragic home life. He is the devoted husband to Margaret, a dangerous "lunatic" who is in and out of psychiatric hospitals. A passionate attraction between Richard and Andrea  intensifies when she is promoted to his secretary. When Andrea turns her attention to another marriage prospect, Richard quickly reveals a sinister, unpredictable side that naive Andrea interprets as unbridled passion, fueling her romantic delusions of "love at any cost."The Diarist, explores the darker side of the human psyche and the terrifying consequences of indulging in base desires in 1950s America.  The story unfolds in 27 serialized episodes. Available on iTunes or wherever you binge.

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It's here!!! Introducing: Exuberance Is Beauty If you liked The Diarist, You'll LOVE Exuberance Is Beauty! Enjoy the first episode of Exuberance Is Beauty - a fully cast and audio produced new fiction podcast by Donna Barrow-Green. A story of obsession and tragedy in 1940s Oregon Based on the novel by Donna Barrow-Green and hailed as "HAUNTINGLY BEAUTIFUL Amazon Review” and “EXUBERANCE IS BEAUTY - 5 BEAUTIFUL STARS - Amazon Review” Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1513091276 Amazon readers say  “The main character, Eve, is whisked away to the middle of nowhere to have her illegitimate baby by a married man who seduced her. When he finds out about the child, he starts terrorizing her. He is a classic sociopath, sucking her in and manipulating her.” “[Jeff] is a controlling beast of a lover…[Eve] is a captive of the system without legal or moral help on the way.” Created by Donna Barrow Green  featuring: Darlene Sorenson, Eric Schneiwind, Shelley Bryant, Ross Laguzza Outro Music by Raf Green Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1513091276 
 Find our more about the show and cast at Illuminus Audio Productions  
 https://www.illuminusproductions.com/exuberance-is-beauty/ 
 


Introducing Exuberance Is Beauty

An anniversary special Bonus Interview from November 2018. Diarist fans stay tuned for information on upcoming audio productions in 2020!


Hosted by:
Ken Jones
Produced by:
KBOO
Program::
The Holy Crowley Hour
Air date:
Mon, 11/26/2018 - 11:00pm to Tue, 11/27/2018 - 12:00am
On tonight's Holy Crowley Hour, we totally ignore Thanksgiving and celebrate a great local podcast, The Diarist, a multi-episode, serialized podcast set in 1950s New York City. The lead character, Andrea Davies, is a young secretary described in the first episode as “a fish surrounded by sharks”.
In the words of one reviewer, “The Diarist is what you get if Mad Men and Jane Eyre marry and have a baby, where a secretary becomes the personal assistant to a prickly and strange ad executive and falls in love.” Another reviewer said the podcast is if "Alfred Hitchcock decided to write a love story”.
Our guests are the creative team behind the series -- creator/producer/co-director Donna Barrow-Green. actress/co-producer/co-director Beth Ricketson, and lead actor/co-producer Ryan Bowen. We’ll talk about audio podcasts and The Diarist first, especially in light of the #MeToo movement, and then play Episode One for you, in its entirety.
And we'll do all that before the clock strikes midnight, when a prickly and strange Joe Woods arrives to take us all off to Far Away Places.





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BONUS - 11/2018 Interview with KBOO Radio (Ken Jones)

Enjoy this stand alone bonus episode! Hear all your favorite Diarist actors live with foley sound effects. The live show was recorded in Portland Oregon at the Twilight Theater as part of Portland Radio Theater Live! (with Exoplanetary and Willamette Radio Workshop.)  For credits visit thediaristpodcast.com





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BONUS: The Diarist Live Radio Show with FOLEY!

* This episode contains references to domestic violence and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. 

Dear Andrea, What happened to that ambitious, hopeful Katy Gibbs girl? A young beautiful girl in her prime? Why...you should be a country club lady with Sara McGinnis or Pearl Stewart! Not drunk in the middle of the day, haunted by your husband's ex-wife. You're Andrea Davies! Why Andrea look what's become of you! It seems you are worse off than Margaret. You two weren't so different after all.

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Ep 22 - Season 1 Finale

*Listener Discretion - Deals with issues of violence. Andrea is stuck on an island of isolation as Richard swims away--fast and steady as sharks do. She becomes consumed with Margaret's diaries. She's found an unoccupied storage room in the basement of her apartment building. She ventures into a grave to read the words of a dead woman. Andrea is plagued by one thought. "I'm not Margaret." She always corrects herself. "I'm not Margaret...yet."




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Ep. 1 - The Promotion

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