Broken, Alaska

Language: eng
Episodes: 22
Last: 5 Mar 2018

The town of Broken, Alaska, population 71, has hired a crew to make a documentary of their town in hopes of drawing more tourists onto the budget-friendly cruise ship, The Queen of the Gulls, which docks here each week. The documentary shows the highlights of Broken, and includes insightful interviews of the local townsfolk. Will tourists want to come to Broken? Join the debut of the ongoing improvised radio drama, Broken, Alaska!

Episodes (22)

Spring Break Up

Spring Break Up

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Published: 5 Mar 2018 Duration: 30:37

Every Spring brings feelings of unrest to the town of Broken, Alaska and this year is no different. A strange wind is blowing through town, the ice is breaking up, and it has everyone teetering on their last nerve. Can the locals get throug... Read more →

Every Spring brings feelings of unrest to the town of Broken, Alaska and this year is no different. A strange wind is blowing through town, the ice is breaking up, and it has everyone teetering on their last nerve. Can the locals get throug... Read more →
Broken Burt

Broken Burt

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Published: 27 Feb 2018 Duration: 32:38

It’s the 1970s in London, and Burt is in his prime. He has friends, a great job on the police force, and is sure he will be the one to finally catch his nemesis, The Dagger. Hear how dear Burt finally made his way to Broken in this flashbac... Read more →

It’s the 1970s in London, and Burt is in his prime. He has friends, a great job on the police force, and is sure he will be the one to finally catch his nemesis, The Dagger. Hear how dear Burt finally made his way to Broken in this flashbac... Read more →
The Dancing Fisherman

The Dancing Fisherman

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Published: 21 Feb 2018 Duration: 31:04

Catching sight of a fisherman singing and dancing on his boat one morning prompts the Brokenites to question their daily routines. How do the residents keep their joie de vivre, even when faced with a sometimes dreary and repetitious Alask... Read more →

Catching sight of a fisherman singing and dancing on his boat one morning prompts the Brokenites to question their daily routines. How do the residents keep their joie de vivre, even when faced with a sometimes dreary and repetitious Alask... Read more →
Sweet Baby Jesus

Sweet Baby Jesus

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Published: 16 Feb 2018 Duration: 52:48

Anikah is caught with her hands in someone’s drawers and a thief has robbed the Churnagosque. Joey and Mo struggle with questions of loyalty and trust as the people of Broken search the town and their hearts for clues. Could this be the beg... Read more →

Anikah is caught with her hands in someone’s drawers and a thief has robbed the Churnagosque. Joey and Mo struggle with questions of loyalty and trust as the people of Broken search the town and their hearts for clues. Could this be the beg... Read more →
Oh! The Jackhole!

Oh! The Jackhole!

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Published: 8 Feb 2018 Duration: 31:20

The often out-of-town mayor calls in to tell the Heather O’Hearne, Head of the City Council that he’s treating them to a team-building white-water rafting adventure. When the entire town is accidentally invited, Heather has to decide how to... Read more →

The often out-of-town mayor calls in to tell the Heather O’Hearne, Head of the City Council that he’s treating them to a team-building white-water rafting adventure. When the entire town is accidentally invited, Heather has to decide how to... Read more →
Cabin Fever, Part 2

Cabin Fever, Part 2

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Published: 29 Jan 2018 Duration: 30:01

The Tale of Mark Shaughnessy - Mark has been missing for a week, and his friends in Broken are worried. Search parties set off to find him, but they hold little hope. Rose is confronted by a hard truth to swallow.

The Tale of Mark Shaughnessy - Mark has been missing for a week, and his friends in Broken are worried. Search parties set off to find him, but they hold little hope. Rose is confronted by a hard truth to swallow.
Cabin Fever, Part 1

Cabin Fever, Part 1

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Published: 22 Jan 2018 Duration: 30:02

The Tale of Mark Shaughnessy – The locals of Broken, Alaska are skilled at fending off Cabin Fever during the long winter months. What happens when one resident gets pushed too far?

The Tale of Mark Shaughnessy – The locals of Broken, Alaska are skilled at fending off Cabin Fever during the long winter months. What happens when one resident gets pushed too far?
Husky Highway

Husky Highway

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Published: 18 Jan 2018 Duration: 32:09

The winter months are a slow time for the Broken tourist economy. Brett Brickman, ever the entrepreneur, makes a deal to steal tourists from the rival neighboring town of Austinville. He convinces Denise to lead a newly formed dogsled team ... Read more →

The winter months are a slow time for the Broken tourist economy. Brett Brickman, ever the entrepreneur, makes a deal to steal tourists from the rival neighboring town of Austinville. He convinces Denise to lead a newly formed dogsled team ... Read more →
Counting Sheep

Counting Sheep

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Published: 10 Jan 2018 Duration: 28:59

The residents of Broken are shocked when a strange herd of sheep rumbles into town. Frustrations grow as the sheep disrupt normal life, and the town has to decide what to do about this noisy, dirty, hungry mess.

The residents of Broken are shocked when a strange herd of sheep rumbles into town. Frustrations grow as the sheep disrupt normal life, and the town has to decide what to do about this noisy, dirty, hungry mess.
New Year, Still Broken

New Year, Still Broken

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Published: 26 Dec 2017 Duration: 33:35

There’s a New Year’s Eve Party at the Harbor Palace Restaurant and Joey Maglioni is just the investigative reporter to get the dirt on the residents of Broken. Joey secretly records conversations with the town’s residents in hopes of learni... Read more →

There’s a New Year’s Eve Party at the Harbor Palace Restaurant and Joey Maglioni is just the investigative reporter to get the dirt on the residents of Broken. Joey secretly records conversations with the town’s residents in hopes of learni... Read more →
Kwanukkamas, Part 2

Kwanukkamas, Part 2

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Published: 22 Dec 2017 Duration: 30:01

The holidays bring out the best and worst in the people of Broken. Father Francis O’Bean is working hard to find the right words for his annual Kwanukkamas service in the Churnagosque, and people keep coming to him for advice. The Secret Sa... Read more →

The holidays bring out the best and worst in the people of Broken. Father Francis O’Bean is working hard to find the right words for his annual Kwanukkamas service in the Churnagosque, and people keep coming to him for advice. The Secret Sa... Read more →
Kwanukkamas, Part 1

Kwanukkamas, Part 1

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Published: 22 Dec 2017 Duration: 28:45

The holidays bring out the best and worst in the people of Broken. Father Francis O’Bean is working hard to find the right words for his annual Kwanukkamas service in the Churnagosque, and people keep coming to him for advice. The Secret Sa... Read more →

The holidays bring out the best and worst in the people of Broken. Father Francis O’Bean is working hard to find the right words for his annual Kwanukkamas service in the Churnagosque, and people keep coming to him for advice. The Secret Sa... Read more →
The Cajuns, Part 2

The Cajuns, Part 2

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Published: 13 Dec 2017 Duration: 26:48

It’s almost the holidays and the locals of Broken are in a festive mood. Though only a few tourists are visiting town this time of year, the Queen of the Gulls brings Charlie and Lily LeJeune, a happy-go-lucky husband and wife from Louisian... Read more →

It’s almost the holidays and the locals of Broken are in a festive mood. Though only a few tourists are visiting town this time of year, the Queen of the Gulls brings Charlie and Lily LeJeune, a happy-go-lucky husband and wife from Louisian... Read more →
The Cajuns, Part 1

The Cajuns, Part 1

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Published: 13 Dec 2017 Duration: 35:49

It’s almost the holidays and the locals of Broken are in a festive mood. Though only a few tourists are visiting town this time of year, the Queen of the Gulls brings Charlie and Lily LeJeune, a happy-go-lucky husband and wife from Louisian... Read more →

It’s almost the holidays and the locals of Broken are in a festive mood. Though only a few tourists are visiting town this time of year, the Queen of the Gulls brings Charlie and Lily LeJeune, a happy-go-lucky husband and wife from Louisian... Read more →
Welcome to Broken Trailer

Welcome to Broken Trailer

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Published: 7 Dec 2017 Duration: 02:35

Mike and Kari introduce you to the characters and caricatures of Broken, Alaska!

Mike and Kari introduce you to the characters and caricatures of Broken, Alaska!
Broken Documentary Trailer

Broken Documentary Trailer

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Published: 7 Dec 2017 Duration: 02:49

Mike and Kari talk about how Broken, Alaska came to be!

Mike and Kari talk about how Broken, Alaska came to be!
Destination Wedding

Destination Wedding

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Published: 4 Dec 2017 Duration: 30:01

A bossy and thrill-seeking Bride and Groom arrive on the Queen of the Gulls and convince the town to throw an elaborate wedding ceremony and reception for them... tomorrow! The locals scurry to make the wedding a success, with the knowledge... Read more →

A bossy and thrill-seeking Bride and Groom arrive on the Queen of the Gulls and convince the town to throw an elaborate wedding ceremony and reception for them... tomorrow! The locals scurry to make the wedding a success, with the knowledge... Read more →
Progressive Dinner Party

Progressive Dinner Party

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Published: 27 Nov 2017 Duration: 30:01

As a Thanksgiving tradition, the locals of Broken prepare a progressive dinner party – several people cook different parts of the meal and the group goes from home to home throughout a night of good food, fun, and friendship. What could go ... Read more →

As a Thanksgiving tradition, the locals of Broken prepare a progressive dinner party – several people cook different parts of the meal and the group goes from home to home throughout a night of good food, fun, and friendship. What could go ... Read more →
The Broken Beast

The Broken Beast

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Published: 24 Nov 2017 Duration: 28:23

Denise sees a dog run off The Queen of the Gulls as passengers disembark for their Alaskan Adventures, and she tries to locate it. That night, mysterious things start happening in Broken. The locals remember many spooky myths and legends th... Read more →

Denise sees a dog run off The Queen of the Gulls as passengers disembark for their Alaskan Adventures, and she tries to locate it. That night, mysterious things start happening in Broken. The locals remember many spooky myths and legends th... Read more →
UGA

UGA

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Published: 22 Nov 2017 Duration: 29:42

Locals are frustrated about how terrible Felcher's Grocery Store is and some of the awful things Old Man Fletcher has done. Then they overhear a tourist from the cruise ship talking about opening a big box chain grocery store and worry that... Read more →

Locals are frustrated about how terrible Felcher's Grocery Store is and some of the awful things Old Man Fletcher has done. Then they overhear a tourist from the cruise ship talking about opening a big box chain grocery store and worry that... Read more →