The Vanishing Act

When Lilith Von Hitzler and Devorah the Duck crash their Vanishing Box in front of St. Patrick’s Church, they must begrudgingly accept help from Fathers Ben and Klem in order to get it off the ground again.   Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) and The Vanishing Act (vanishingpod.com) This episode was written and directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Cast: Lauren Grace Thompson as The Narrator and Devorah Tina Muñoz Pandya as Lilith Von Hitzler Casey Callaghan as Father Ben  Josh Rubino as Father Klem Story editing by Bob Raymonda and Jack Marrone. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda Logo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com) Follow @ForgiveMeShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Follow @VanishingPod on Twitter and Instagram Find a transcript of the episode here.  

Today: an update on goings-on over at Team Vanishing Act, a trailer for Forgive Me!--a show we adore--and a very special announcement about our upcoming crossover! More info on Forgive Me! at https://roguedialogue.com/.  Forgive The Vanishing Act launches Sunday, June 26th!

It's our Season 2 Q&A special! What type of duck would each character be? What is Graugie? Will the Narrator ever rest? We dive into the twisty and turny world of season 2 with these questions--and more!  Transcript here.  Featuring Ian Geers (Head Writer), Lauren Grace Thompson (Producer), Sarah Price (Augie Eckhart), Tina Muñoz Pandya (Lilith Von Hitzler), Daniel Millhouse (Conrad Webley Griffson), Laurence Stepney (Anton Hirschfelder), Baldemar (Composer), and YOUR questions! [NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS for all of Seasons 1 and 2 and strong language] The Vanishing Act will return for Season 3...eventually.  Leave us a review on any platform and we will send you a pack of original Vanishing Act stickers!  Donate to the show at: https://ko-fi.com/vanishingpod

Hello there from us here at The Vanishing Act! While we are currently on hiatus working on future projects, and getting ready to bring you our Season 2 Q&A, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at another project we think you'll love from Good Pointe Podcasts! A satirical dark comedy about secret societies and conspiracy culture, Two Flat Earthers Kidnap A Freemason is everything the very vivid title leads you to believe it is, and so very much more. We think if you enjoy our biting humour, the dubious morals of our main cast, and truly fantastic original music, this will be a new favorite of yours. So don't sit back, don't relax, but DO enjoy: Two Flat Earthers Kidnap A Freemason.    CAST: Zane Schacht as Randy Dunning. Lauren Grace Thompson as Gayle Kruger. Matthew Woodcock as Walt. Jack Carmichael as the Narrator. David Ault as Mac. Adam Clark as Downripple. Graham Rowat as Newsham. Kristen DiMercurio as Bonnie. Charlie Wes as Ed. Maya Murphy as Millie. Ryan Philbrook as Smashed Potatoes. Michelle Kelly as Charlotte. Josh Rubino as Customer 1. Brandon Finch as Customer 2. Kirsty Woolven as Customer 3. Addison Peacock as Karen. Writing, Editing, Production and Sound Design by Jeremy Ellett. Theme Song is “Social Kapital” by Glad Rags. Featuring: “Something True“ by Louie Zong & “Nettle Swarm” by Randy Greer. Follow @TwoFlatEarthers on Twitter. Transcripts available on our website. Would you like to hear episodes a week early while also making our day? Consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/goodpointe

🎶Opening Night, Opening Night All is bad, Lovers fight.  Will the scientist, teacher, and child Save the loud mouth before it gets wild, And vanish the Aryan Race? Or will it blow up in their face(s)?🎶   Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media. CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Daniel Etti-Williams. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.  The original song featured in this episode, Home For Christmas, was written by Ian Geers and Baldemar. Additional Heil Be Home For Christmas in-show music was written by Ian Geers. CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney Gigi Schlimmer: Lydia Hiller General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen Klaus: Ian Geers Jean-Jacquline Lemarque: Chris Vizurraga The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams Officer 1: Brandon Wilders Officer 2: Michael Morrow Officer 3: Jay Donley The Narrator/Devorah: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Loud noises from 40:16-41:00. One moment of physical intimacy. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. 

🎶Hark the Herald’s coming soon To announce Nazi platoons. Augie has a heart to heart Conrad’s world may fall apart, Lilith’s overconfident, Rudyard gets confused as shit, Then we get another twist, When can Anton please just rest?🎶   Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.   CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Daniel Etti-Williams. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.    CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney Gigi: Lydia Hiller General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen The Amazing Vincenzo: Chris Vizurraga The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.  Find us on Twitter @vanishingpod.

🎶 Jingle bells, plot bombshells, Two friends do a con! The creative process takes a hit And maybe there’s a bond,  Hey! 🎶 Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media. CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Sarah Buchynski. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.  CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. Characters are held at gunpoint. Mentions of loss, parental neglect (brief). The promo featured at the end of this episode was for Gather the Suspects, a cosy murder mystery set in Wales during a very boring apocalypse. Follow them on Twitter @gtsus_pod.

🎶God help these foolish gentlemen and this one scientist, Who all now have to make a play or fall to the abyss While new friends come and help them out At least much as they can, As a voice from the past comes to complicate their plans, Yeah, it really comes to screw up all their plans.🎶 Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media. CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Hannah Foerschler. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.  CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney Gigi Schlimmer: Lydia Hiller Klaus: Ian Geers General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen/Misha: Eric Eilersen Hunther Zimmer: Macob Jundell The Amazing Vincenzo/Schwanzkoph: Chris Vizurraga The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place. 

Deck the Halls of Berlin, Germany! Fa la la la la, la la la la! For another rambling absurdity! Fa-la la la la, la la la la! The Gang’s confused and causing uproars! Fa la la la, la la la, la la la!  Plus the year is 1944... Fa-lah-lah-lah-lah, la la we're BACK!   Transcript here and at vanishingpod.com, where you can also find bios, more info, and links to our social media.   CREDITS Written and Directed by Ian Geers and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound designed by Hannah Foerschler. Produced and edited by Lauren Grace Thompson. Original music by Baldemar.  The original song featured in this episode, The Christmas Kiss, was written by Ian Geers and Baldemar. Additional kinderchoir music composed by Ian Geers.   CAST Augie Eckhart: Sarah Price Lilith Von Hitzler: Tina Muñoz Pandya Conrad Webley Griffstein: Daniel Millhouse Rudyard T Codswallop: Sam Hubbard Anton Hirschfelder: Laurence Stepney General Schneeman: Rob Kauzlaric General Otto Pffefferkuchen: Eric Eilersen Officer 1: Brandon Wilders Officer 2: Michael Morrow Officer 3: Jay Donley The Herald: Daniel Etti-Williams The Narrator: Lauren Grace Thompson CONTENT NOTES This episode contains adult language, sexual innuendo, and continued references to WWII, including the portrayal of Nazis. Jewish characters in peril. Please see our FAQ section on our website for a statement about the purpose of our use of this historical time and place.    The promo at the end of this episode was for Two Flat Earthers Kidnap a Freemason, an upcoming audio drama from Good Pointe Podcasts! A dark comedy of conspiracies and secret societies starring Zane Schacht as Randy Dunning, Lauren Grace Thompson as Gayle Kruger. Check them out at their website HERE and give them a follow on Twitter @TwoFlatEarthers!

The Vanishing Act will return with SEASON TWO starting on Monday, November 22nd! We pick up right where we left off, literally minutes after the events of season one finale--on Christmas Eve, 1944. These five episodes will tell the story of our ragtag bunch of misfits–Augie, Conrad, Lilith, Rudyard, and Devorah–and their journey to find out if they can take one last lifeline to become better people, better (best?) friends, and maybe (MAYBE) actual protagonists.  Part 1: The Christmas Kiss premieres November 22nd, 2021.  For more information, go to VanishingPod.com.  CREDITS Voices in this trailer: Lauren Grace Thompson, Sarah Price, Sam Hubbard, Laurence Stepney, Tina Muñoz Pandya, Daniel Millhouse, Robert Kauzlaric, Eric Eilersen, Daniel Etti-Williams, and Lydia Hiller.  Sound design: Daniel Etti-Williams. Music composed by: Baldemar. Written by: Ian Geers, Lauren Grace Thompson. Edited by: Lauren Grace Thompson.  CONTENT NOTE: adult language, Nazis