NEEDLES

About this episode

This episode features the audio drama NEEDLES, a dark comedy about a frustrated knitter who summons dark forces to finish her holiday gifts.

This episode features the audio drama NEEDLES by Megan Tripaldi. In this dark comedy, a frustrated knitter laments the decision to summon the forces of darkness in order to finish all the presents she has to knit for the holiday season. Written by Megan Tripaldi Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau (Pearl); and Devon McSherry (Demon). Additional voices: Roshelle Simpson, Bonnie Marie Williams, Nicole Swanson, Aspen Swanson, & Paris Pringle. Cover design by Jonathan Cook Title music by ⁠JK/47⁠ Additional featured music by Heron Vale, Ian Post, Rodeo Baby, FableForte, Roie Shpigler, & KeMi. Gather by the Ghost Light merchandise is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/ghostlight If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Gather by the Ghost Light

Guests: Marian Thibodeau, Devon McSherry

Topics covered

• dark comedy
• knitting
• summoning darkness
• holiday season
• audio drama

Keywords

• dark comedy
• knitting
• audio drama
• holiday gifts
• Megan Tripaldi

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Roie Shpigler, JK/47, Heron Vale, Ian Post, Rodeo Baby, FableForte, KeMi, ghostlightpubs.com, buymeacoffee.com, gatherbytheghostlight.com

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