Don't Mind

The conclusion of the mystery thriller from the indie podcasting team of Fool & Scholar Productions! And subscribe to stay up to date with new stories. Fire and something just as ancient threatens Sealskin Rock and its occupants. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Direction, Dialogue Editing, Editing, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Lucas Broadrock – Mark Meer Ian Paulson – Russ D. More Whispers – Stephane Cornicard Music: "Missing Persons" & "Maxine's Goodbye" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "In the Silver Sleeps" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Lisa Rainsong (Listening in nature) | Meadow Gladiator Kathydids Recordings | Cori Lausen (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wildlife Conservation Society Canada⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) for the amazing Silver Haired Bats Recordings This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Transcripts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Fire, Grooming, Loss & Mourning (paternal), Murder, References to Suicide, Sexism, Very Good Acting (trauma) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Melody tries to give her sister a normal weekend, events quickly escalate as strange actions and haunting voices plague the château. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Direction, Dialogue Editing, Editing, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Samson Morris – Ewan Chung Julia Sauveterre – Carolyn Saint-Pé Ian Paulson – Russ D. More Timothy Emlin – Ryan Philbrook Whispers – Stephane Cornicard Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "In the Silver Sleeps" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Lisa Rainsong (Listening in nature) | Meadow Gladiator Kathydids Recordings | Cori Lausen (⁠⁠⁠⁠Wildlife Conservation Society Canada⁠⁠⁠⁠) for the amazing Silver Haired Bats Recordings This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Transcripts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Gaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melody and Maxine avoid Julia while uncovering unsettling facts about the chateau's former residents. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Direction, Dialogue Editing, Editing, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Lucas Broadrock – Mark Meer Ian Paulson – Russ D. More Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "In the Silver Sleeps" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Lisa Rainsong (Listening in nature) | Meadow Gladiator Kathydids Recordings | Cori Lausen (⁠⁠⁠Wildlife Conservation Society Canada⁠⁠⁠) for the amazing Silver Haired Bats Recordings This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠ Free Transcripts are available: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Gaslighting, Grooming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maxine and Melody sort through the documents and learn the history of Sealskin Rock. In the basement, a scheme is revealed. To Learn More About Bat Research please visit http://wcscanada.org/ or check out this amazing study: https://wildlife.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wsb.1500 Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Direction, Dialogue Editing, Editing, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Samson Morris – Ewan Chung Julia Sauveterre – Carolyn Saint-Pé Ian Paulson – Russ D. More Whispers – Stephane Cornicard Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "In the Silver Sleeps" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Lisa Rainsong (Listening in nature) | Meadow Gladiator Kathydids Recordings | Cori Lausen (⁠Wildlife Conservation Society Canada⁠) for the amazing Silver Haired Bats Recordings This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠ Free Transcripts are available: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585⁠ Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Gaslighting, Grooming, Terrible Parenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Melody finds ways to make the chateau feel more like home, she is confronted by strange and possibly dangerous happenings. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Direction, Dialogue Editing, Editing, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Samson Morris – Ewan Chung Lucas Broadrock – Mark Meer Julia Sauveterre – Carolyn Saint-Pé Ian Paulson – Russ D. More Whispers – Stephane Cornicard Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "In the Silver Sleeps" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Lisa Rainsong (Listening in nature) | Meadow Gladiator Kathydids Recordings | Cori Lausen (Wildlife Conservation Society Canada) for the amazing Silver Haired Bats Recordings This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Fugue, Gaslighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maxine, Melody, and their deadbeat father are moving yet again, this time to a remote chateau off Canada’s New Brunswick coast. They arrive at the Grotte Château atop Sealskin Rock. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Assistant Direction, Dialogue Editing, Editing, Sound Design, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Samson Morris – Ewan Chung Lucas Broadrock – Mark Meer Julia Sauveterre – Carolyn Saint-Pé Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "In the Silver Sleeps" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Lisa Rainsong (Listening in nature) | Meadow Gladiator Kathydids Recordings | Cori Lausen (Wildlife Conservation Society Canada) for the amazing Silver Haired Bats Recordings This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Fingernails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Little Places Travel Journal Podcast explores the stoic Sealskin Rock. Credits: Written by K. A. Statz Produced & Directed by Travis Vengroff Edited with Sound Design by Finnur Nielsen Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Recording Engineer (LA Unit) - Paul Hurtubise Script Editing by W. K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Molly Dolman – Holly Billinghurst Melody Morris – Marcy Edwards Maxine Morris – LilyPichu Music: "Shimmering Lights" – Written and Performed by Punchdeck "Elevation" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin "In the Silver Sleeps" Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, with Violin by Matheus Souza Cover Art by Abigail Spence This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible! Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100731585 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The creators of Don't Mind chat with Adjoa Andoh, Daniel Demerin, David Ault, and Gemma Amor about acting, audio drama, and Cruxmont. This contains spoilers for Don't Mind: Cruxmont Music: "Old Cruxmont" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal Cover Art by Abigail Spence Edited by Travis Vengroff Mixed & Mastered by Dayn Leonardson Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Steve Chase - ID Audio This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cruxmont council of elders convenes and fates are decided. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Additional Dialogue Editing by Austin Beach Script Consulting by Gemma Amor Script Editing by W. K. Statz Casting Assistance by Newtown Artist Management Ltd Cast: Dr. Gwendolyn (Gwen) Kingston – Adjoa Andoh Neal Mitchell – Daniel Demerin Colin Mitchell – Preston Yeung Constable Noah Gordon – Sinclair Belle Adelaide Birch – Erika Sanderson Roger Alhill – David Ault Taylor Mallory – Heather McLellan William Burdon –Paul O’Shea Margaret Moss – Eleanor Beck Mary Birch – Sue Bowmer Winifred – Suzie Martin Driver – Andy Cresswell Jess – Gemma Amor Admin – Drew Johnson Dr. Erin Dannecker – Lauren Clare Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "Old Cruxmont" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Ian Stephenson - Simpson Street Studios | Chris Luhrs | Steve Chase - ID Audio This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-mind-64722163 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Memory Loss, References to Suicide, References to Substance Abuse / Recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pursued by villagers, Gwen, Neal, and Colin rush to escape the hellish chambers beneath Cruxmont. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Additional Dialogue Editing by Austin Beach Script Consulting by Gemma Amor Script Editing by W. K. Statz Casting Assistance by Newtown Artist Management Ltd Cast: Dr. Gwendolyn (Gwen) Kingston – Adjoa Andoh Neal Mitchell – Daniel Demerin Colin Mitchell – Preston Yeung Constable Noah Gordon – Sinclair Belle Roger Alhill – David Ault Myles – Tim Lee Mary Birch – Sue Bowmer William Burdon – Paul O’Shea Deep Elder – Travis Vengroff Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "Old Cruxmont" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "The Tale of the Bear King" Written by Ryan McQuinn, Lyrics by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff, Vocals by David Devereux, Accordion by Travis Vengroff, Fiddle, Flute, Cello, & Trombone by Studio Pros Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Ian Stephenson - Simpson Street Studios | Chris Luhrs | Steve Chase - ID Audio This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-mind-64722163 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Attribution License: https://freesound.org/people/tivui64/sounds/587257/ Content Warnings: Body Horror, Claustrophobia, Drowning (plums), Loss (familial), Mouth Noises, References to Substance Abuse / Recovery, Vomit (3:10-3:30, & 9:10-9:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neal wakes in an unfamiliar environment, while Gwen bumps into the Constable. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Additional Dialogue Editing by Austin Beach Script Consulting by Gemma Amor Script Editing by W. K. Statz Casting Assistance by Newtown Artist Management Ltd Cast: Dr. Gwendolyn (Gwen) Kingston – Adjoa Andoh Neal Mitchell – Daniel Demerin Colin Mitchell – Preston Yeung Constable Noah Gordon – Sinclair Belle Vendor 1 – Eleanor Beck Winifred – Suzie Martin Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "Old Cruxmont" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Sunkissed" - Written & Performed by Laura Greaves & Benjamin Townsend Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Ian Stephenson - Simpson Street Studios | Chris Luhrs | Steve Chase - ID Audio This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-mind-64722163 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Memory Loss, References to Substance Abuse / Recovery, References to Suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gwen explores the church grounds while Neal sees a familiar face at the festival. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Additional Dialogue Editing by Austin Beach Script Consulting by Gemma Amor Script Editing by W. K. Statz Casting Assistance by Newtown Artist Management Ltd Cast: Dr. Gwendolyn (Gwen) Kingston – Adjoa Andoh Neal Mitchell – Daniel Demerin Taylor Mallory – Heather McLellan Reverend John – Marcus Bentley Geoff – Jack Waterman Tourist 1 – Drew Johnson Mike – Dan Pye Roger Alhill – David Ault Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "Old Cruxmont" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Harvest Nu Here" - Music by Travis Vengroff with Lyrics by K.A. Statz, Featuring The Voice Male Choir, Erika Sanderson, and Hem Cleveland, and with Choir Director Jon Doran "Plum Festival Procession" - Drums by Dayn Leonardson Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Ian Stephenson - Simpson Street Studios | Chris Luhrs | Steve Chase - ID Audio This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-mind-64722163 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Memory Loss, References to Suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gwen and Neal narrow down their theories at the Cruxmont village record office, while bending a few rules. Credits: Written and Created by K. A. Statz Produced and Directed with Sound Design and Editing by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Editing, Sound Design, Mixing & Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Additional Dialogue Editing by Austin Beach Script Consulting by Gemma Amor Script Editing by W. K. Statz Casting Assistance by Newtown Artist Management Ltd Cast: Dr. Gwendolyn (Gwen) Kingston – Adjoa Andoh Neal Mitchell – Daniel Demerin Taylor Mallory – Heather McLellan Adelaide Birch – Erika Sanderson Constable Noah Gordon – Sinclair Belle Winifred – Suzie Martin Mike – Dan Pye Amy – Becky Lindsay Music: "Missing Persons" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Dance with the Ghosts" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "Old Cruxmont" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal Cover Art by Abigail Spence Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Ian Stephenson - Simpson Street Studios | Chris Luhrs | Steve Chase - ID Audio This is a Fool and Scholar Production We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Free Transcripts are available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dont-mind-64722163 Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Content Warnings: Memory Loss, Self Harm, Suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices