StanLand is a five-part satirical audio series featuring Rhea Seehorn, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Little, Timm Sharp, Jon Hamm, John Waters, and more.
When cynical podcaster Melanie Hughes (Rhea Seehorn) vanishes without a trace, the only clue is her abandoned recorder, discovered by the side of a road in Poolesville, Maryland. What’s on the tape? A story that begins with a dusty Ikea wardrobe… and ends in a magical realm slowly being swallowed up by fast food chains, retail shopping, and vape stores.
Enter Zyngia: once a land of wonder, ruled by a talking lion (Steve Little), now a cautionary tale of what happens when fantasy meets modern consumerism.
At the center of it all? Stan Little (Bobby Moynihan). Unemployed. Unremarkable. Possibly the last person you’d want on a magical quest. And yet… here we are.
Equal parts epic, absurd, and uncomfortably familiar.
Written by Mike Sacks and S.G. Wilson.
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StanLand is a five-part satirical audio series featuring Rhea Seehorn, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Little, Timm Sharp, Jon Hamm, John Waters, and more.
When cynical podcaster Melanie Hughes (Rhea Seehorn) vanishes without a trace, the only clue is her abandoned recorder, discovered by the side of a road in Poolesville, Maryland. What’s on the tape? A story that begins with a dusty Ikea wardrobe… and ends in a magical realm slowly being swallowed up by fast food chains, retail shopping, and vape stores.
Enter Zyngia: once a land of wonder, ruled by a talking lion (Steve Little), now a cautionary tale of what happens when fantasy meets modern consumerism.
At the center of it all? Stan Little (Bobby Moynihan). Unemployed. Unremarkable. Possibly the last person you’d want on a magical quest. And yet… here we are.
Equal parts epic, absurd, and uncomfortably familiar.
Written by Mike Sacks and S.G. Wilson.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network and Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment.
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In this concluding episode of Zyngia NOW!, long-suffering host Periwinkle Fishmongerson Rimplepoor welcomes Hegone Husk, the wealthiest lich alive (or undead), for a tense and deeply unproductive interview.
Before long, tempers flare, swords multiply, and the studio’s liability insurance begins to look wildly insufficient.
Will truth prevail in Zyngia?
Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Cast:
Professor Rimblepoor - Kris Siddiqi
Legiticut - Shannon Lahaie
Casey Bingham - Marianna Miniotis
Hegone Husk - Steven Waters
Ja'Dee Prance - John Richardson
Frauduslice - Cody Crain
Sortastab - Jamie Carlisle
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In the second unearthed installment of Zyngia NOW!, disgraced magic-school headmaster turned podcaster Periwinkle Fishmongerson Rimplepoor sits down with some very special guests: three of Stan Little’s many half-human, half-everything-else children. As accusations of nepotism swirl across the realm, Rimplepoor attempts to get to the “truth” with the help of his court-ordered companion, LegitiCut, the Sword of Truth.
Episode 2 Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Cast:
Professor Rimblepoor - Kris Siddiqi
Legiticut - Shannon Lahaie
Casey Bingham - Marianna Miniotis
Joy the Banshee - Rachel Manson
Bertie - Devon Hyland
Willow - Brennan Asbridge
Slog - Steve Cooke
Trog - Griffin Toplitsky
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Another lost recording from Zyngia is here! Spoiler Alert: If you haven't finished StanLand, we recommend you do that first.
Professor Rimplepoor, Stan’s old teacher from the Wizened Wand School of Magical Enchantment, seems to have started his own podcast sometime after the events of StanLand. In this first episode, he talks about the new leadership in Zyngia and interviews a few... questionable guests.
Episode 1 Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Professor Rimblepoor - Kris Siddiqi
Legiticut - Shannon Lahaie
Casey Bingham - Marianna Miniotis
Crispy the Gnome - Rachel Renaud
Cleaven Shriller - Steven Waters
Slobber Threnody Jr. - Tim Blair
Barkbeard - Damien Doepping
Wideroot - Rachel Renaud
Living Room Set - Various
Thud the Troll - Michael Mongiardi
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From the producers of StanLand comes another installment of The Lost Podcasts of Zyngia: a newly unearthed audio archive that’s reshaping everything we thought we knew about the residents of Zyngia... and perhaps podcasting itself. This time, you may recognize a familiar con man’s voice: Professor Rimplepoor, Stan’s former instructor at the Wizened Wand School of Magical Enchantment and the wise old elf who once tried to rope Stan and Melanie into several multi-level marketing schemes. Now he's trying his hand at podcasting and he's joined by some very intriguing guests.
This audio is sourced from the Leapfrog children's digital recorder belonging to Stan Little, which was found in Poolesville, Maryland, and sent to the WSUS offices by a man named Randy. We're releasing them on this feed in hopes that they might help us to win even more awards. And for your entertainment, of course.
Enjoy this teaser for: ZYNGIA NOW! with Professor Rimblepoor
Episode 1 is coming November 11!
Series Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Full Series Cast:
Professor Rimblepoor - Kris Siddiqi
Legiticut - Shannon Lahaie
Casey Bingham - Marianna Miniotis
Crispy the Gnome - Rachel Renaud
Cleaven Shriller - Steven Waters
Slobber Threnody Jr. - Tim Blair
Barkbeard - Damien Doepping
Wideroot - Rachel Renaud
Living Room Set - Steven Waters
Thud the Troll - Steven Waters
Joy - Rachel Manson
Bertie - Devon Hyland
Willow - Brennan Asbridge
Slog - Griffin Toplitsky
Trog - Steve Cooke
Hegone Husk - Steven Waters
Frauduslice - Cody Crain
Sortastab - Jamie Carlisle
Ja'Dee Prance - John Richardson
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The next StanLand spin-off mini-series is on the way! Episode 1 is coming November 11. And RANDY, an old Mike Sacks series, is coming out of the vault in the new year.
In the meantime, here's a fun show we think you'll love!
Sorry About The Murder takes place in the nice-little town of Beavermount, Ontario, where every day someone ends up dead, and it’s up to a Zamboni driver-turned-detective, Gaétan “Frenchie” Arsenault, to solve the case and clear his Québecois name… all before he has to clear the ice for tonight’s hockey game.
Equal parts “cozy small town” and “absurd murder mystery”.
Find more at sorryaboutthemurder.ca or follow @sorryaboutthemurder on Instagram
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The conclusion of Dumpsters and Deadbeats is here.
Chip McSparklebottom’s chaotic role-playing game finally reaches its endgame as orc couple Ookla and Ghashara stumble from knife fights and angry mobs straight into a fried chicken restaurant that may promise salvation ... or salmonella. Along the way, old wounds resurface as Chip finally reveals his feelings about his father, Stan.
Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Cast:
Chip McSparklebottom – James Hartnett
Ookla Bloodspear – Steven Waters
Ghashara Bloodspear – Shannon Lahaie
Bixby Snigglesworth – Cody Crain
Ogre - Steven Waters
Cop - Steven Waters
Goreclaw - Steven Waters
Casey Bingham – Marianna Minioitis
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The mysterious toy recorder delivered to WSUS Raleigh continues to reveal strange new audio files. Once again, intern Casey Bingham brings us Dumpsters and Deadbeats, a role-playing game dreamt up by Chip McSparklebottom, half-leprechaun, reluctant heir to Stan Little, and self-proclaimed “dumpster master.”
In this second installment, Chip’s orc players, Ookla and Ghashara Bloodspear, claw their way out of a burning apartment only to face new horrors of modern Earth: dead phones, protestors at the library, complicated exes, and the eternal struggle of acquiring dinner. As their misadventures deepen, the orc couple discovers their own clothes have been stolen by teenage toughs. Will rolling twenties be enough to save them this time?
Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Cast:
Chip McSparklebottom – James Hartnett
Ookla Bloodspear – Steven Waters
Ghashara Bloodspear – Shannon Lahaie
Commercial Announcer - Jason R. Phillips
Bixby Snigglesworth – Cody Crain
Brought to you by The Sonar Network
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Welcome back to Zyngia.
An ancient children’s toy from the 1990's was found by the side of the road in the same area where Melanie Hughes’s recorder was first discovered containing the StanLand tapes. The toy recorder was sent to us at WSUS Raleigh by a mysterious man calling himself "Randy". It contains strange new audio files that appear to be recorded by Zyngians.
In this debut episode of The Lost Podcasts of Zyngia, intern Casey Bingham introduces us to Dumpsters and Deadbeats: a simple role-playing game hosted by Chip McSparklebottom half-leprechaun, reluctant heir to Stan Little, and self-proclaimed “dumpster master.” Along with orc couple Ookla and Ghashara Bloodspear, Chip beta-tests his thesis project at the Wizened Wand School of Magical Enchantment: a role-playing game set in modern-day Earth. Will they make it out alive?
Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Cast:
Chip McSparklebottom - James Hartnett
Ookla Bloodspear - Steven Waters
Ghashara Bloodspear - Shannon Lahaie
Commercial Narrator - Alexa Steele
Bixby Snigglesworth - Cody Crain
Hobbits - Steven Waters, Damien Doepping
Brought to you by The Sonar Network
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In this bonus episode, producers Marianna and Michael sit down with writer Mike Sacks for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes interview about the origins and creative process behind StanLand. Mike shares how the idea for the show evolved over decades, blending personal inspiration, fantasy tropes, and real-world capitalism. We discuss character development, Mike's collaboration with co-writer S.G. Wilson, and their unique approach to writing specifically for audio.
Stay tuned for the Stanland spinoff miniseries Dungeons and Deadbeats, which comes out out right here FREE next week!
And for more StanLand goodies, including more interviews with Mike and the rest of the cast and crew subscribe to Enter StanLand on Appe Podcasts.
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Here's a show we think you’ll love while you wait for your next trip to StanLand.
Today we’re sharing Episode 1 of Woodbine, the latest series from Alex Nursall and Emily Kellogg, the creators of the award-winning horror podcast Parkdale Haunt.
Woodbine follows Beatrice Ashe, who’s pulled into Toronto’s supernatural underworld after a brutal attack gives her a second chance at life. Alongside her enigmatic boss, Grace Hawthorne, Bea works for the Woodbine Agency, a detective firm tackling cases with vampires, monsters, and other strange mysteries.
If you like how StanLand blends dark comedy, fantasy, and complex characters, you’ll love Woodbine. It’s got queer vampire detectives and a mix of horror, comedy, urban fantasy, and a little romance.
Season 2 premieres September 24th, so now’s the perfect time to start from the beginning.
Catch up on the full first season here: https://woodbinepod.com
Follow Woodbine on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/woodbinepodcast
StanLand Updates:
Stay tuned for more fun. Long live Zyngia!
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Welcome back to Zyngia.
Episode 1 of Dumpsters & Deadbeats is available now for early access on the Enter StanLand feed on Apple Podcasts.
THE LOST PODCASTS OF ZYNGIA:
Our new series releasing newly-discovered mini-podcasts made by Zyngians themselves.
An ancient children’s toy from the 1990's was found by the side of the road in the same area where Melanie Hughes’s recorder was first discovered containing the StanLand tapes. The toy recorder was sent to us at WSUS Raleigh by a mysterious man calling himself "Randy". It contains strange new audio files that appear to be recorded by Zyngians. We've decided to make those files available to the public.
DUMPSTERS & DEADBEATS:
In the debut episode of The Lost Podcasts of Zyngia, intern Casey Bingham introduces us to Dumpsters and Deadbeats: a simple role-playing game hosted by Chip McSparklebottom: half-leprechaun, reluctant heir to Stan Little, and self-proclaimed “dumpster master.” Along with orc couple Ookla and Ghashara Bloodspear, Chip beta-tests his thesis project at the Wizened Wand School of Magical Enchantment. It's a rollercoaster.
Coming soon to the StanLand feed, but if you can't wait, you can subscribe to Enter StanLand on Apple Podcasts to hear Episode 1 today!
Credits:
Written by S.G. Wilson
Produced by Michael Mongiardi and Marianna Miniotis
Editing & Sound Design by Steven Waters
Cast:
Chip McSparklebottom - James Hartnett
Ookla Bloodspear - Steven Waters
Ghashara Bloodspear - Shannon Lahaie
Commercial Narrator - Alexa Steele
Bixby Snigglesworth - Cody Crain
Hobbits - Steven Waters, Damien Doepping
Brought to you by The Sonar Network
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It all comes down to this. But what is this, exactly? Where has any of this led, and how could it possibly wrap up in a way that makes the remotest sense? The Dark One and his trusty assistant, Winky, have some thoughts on this matter, but first, more thoughts on his penile health.
Cast:
Milo Godard - Eric Jason Martin
Melanie Hughes - Rhea Seehorn
Stan Little - Bobby Moynihan
Azzran the Lion - Steve Little
Marakesh - Lauren Adams
The Dark One - Jon Hamm
Winky the Sea Creature - John Waters
Bobby “Robert the Great” - Timm Sharp
Seamus the Leprechaun - Brian Stack
Uber Pedicab Driver - Cody Crain
Apartment Building Resident - Kevin N. Brown
Woman Catching Elevator - Lyndsay Lime
Randy S. - Dave Willis
Created by Mike Sacks
Written by Mike Sacks & S.G. Wilson
Produced by Marianna Miniotis, Michael Mongiardi, and Bryan DeGuire
Edited by Rob Schulte, Ian Geldart, and Mike Sacks
Sound Design by Ian Geldart
Artwork by Louise Z. Pomeroy
Creative Consulting by Danielle Deschenes
Special thanks to Joel Jackson, Steven Waters, Griffin Toplitsky, Paul Banwatt, Allan Down, and Jessica Vallentin.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network & Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment
Subscribe to Enter StanLand to listen ad-free and get bonus interviews, spin-off mini-series, and more!
Follow @stanlandseries on Instagram and for more information, visit https://www.stanlandseries.com
If you love StanLand and have an audio series you’d love to bring to life, email production@thesonarnetwork.com
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Big changes have come to Stan’s wizard-school alma mater. And why does that half-human freshman with the horrible attitude seem so familiar? The gang considers a not-so-compelling offer from the headmaster.
Cast:
Milo Godard - Eric Jason Martin
Melanie Hughes - Rhea Seehorn
Stan Little - Bobby Moynihan
Azzran the Lion - Steve Little
Professor Rimblepoor - Kris Siddiqi
Golfing Orcs - Ian Fisher and Steven Waters
Magic Healing Spring - Alexa Steele
Wizard School Students - Steffi DiDomenicantonio and Brittany High
Chip - James Hartnett
Created by Mike Sacks
Written by Mike Sacks & S.G. Wilson
Produced by Marianna Miniotis, Michael Mongiardi, and Bryan DeGuire
Edited by Rob Schulte, Ian Geldart, and Mike Sacks
Assistant editing by Sijal Rehmane
Sound Design by Ian Geldart
Artwork by Louise Z. Pomeroy
Creative Consulting by Danielle Deschenes
Special thanks to Joel Jackson, Steven Waters, Griffin Toplitsky, Paul Banwatt, Allan Down, and Jessica Vallentin.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network & Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment
Subscribe to Enter StanLand to listen ad-free and get bonus interviews, spin-off mini-series, and more!
Follow @stanlandseries on Instagram and for more information, visit https://www.stanlandseries.com
If you love StanLand and have an audio series you’d love to bring to life, email production@thesonarnetwork.com
This episode is brought to you by Factor. Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/STANLAND50OFF and use code STANLAND50OFF to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. Get delicious, ready-to-eat meals delivered—with Factor.
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The gang endures their greatest challenge yet: a royal coronation with a bad comic opener. Meanwhile, revelations from Bobby the Great and a moody leprechaun change everything for Melanie and Stan...but not so much for Azzran, the soft-brained lion.
Cast:
Milo Godard - Eric Jason Martin
Melanie Hughes - Rhea Seehorn
Stan Little - Bobby Moynihan
Azzran the Lion - Steve Little
Bobby “Robert the Great” - Timm Sharp
Seamus the Leprechaun - Brian Stack
Magic Wand - Shannon Lahaie
Eddy the Preposterous - Mark Proksch
Created by Mike Sacks
Written by Mike Sacks & S.G. Wilson
Produced by Marianna Miniotis, Michael Mongiardi, and Bryan DeGuire
Edited by Rob Schulte, Ian Geldart, and Mike Sacks
Sound Design by Ian Geldart
Artwork by Louise Z. Pomeroy
Creative Consulting by Danielle Deschenes
Special thanks to Joel Jackson, Steven Waters, Griffin Toplitsky, Paul Banwatt, Allan Down, and Jessica Vallentin.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network & Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment
Subscribe to Enter StanLand to listen ad-free and get bonus interviews, spin-off mini-series, and more!
Follow @stanlandseries on Instagram and for more information, visit https://www.stanlandseries.com
If you love StanLand and have an audio series you’d love to bring to life, email production@thesonarnetwork.com
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Melanie and Stan attempt to survive the deadliest Big Lots of all time. The store’s assistant manager, an aging ageless-pixie named Flying Tony, delivers devastating news, while a soft-brained lion delivers delightful sitcom recaps.
Cast:
Milo Godard - Eric Jason Martin
Melanie Hughes - Rhea Seehorn
Stan Little - Bobby Moynihan
Azzran the Lion - Steve Little
Bobby “Robert the Great” - Timm Sharp
Big Lots Elf Workers - Steven Waters, Shannon Lahaie, and Brian Stack
Flying Tony - Devon Hyland
Ogres in Golf Cart - Joseph Young & Stu Feild
Sqrruis the Goblin Guard - Mike Mitchell
Created by Mike Sacks
Written by Mike Sacks & S.G. Wilson
Produced by Marianna Miniotis, Michael Mongiardi, and Bryan DeGuire
Edited by Rob Schulte, Ian Geldart, and Mike Sacks
Sound Design by Ian Geldart
Artwork by Louise Z. Pomeroy
Creative Consulting by Danielle Deschenes
Special thanks to Joel Jackson, Steven Waters, Griffin Toplitsky, Paul Banwatt, Allan Down, and Jessica Vallentin.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network & Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment
Follow @stanlandseries on Instagram and for more information, visit https://www.stanlandseries.com
Subscribe to Enter StanLand to listen ad-free and get bonus interviews, spin-off mini-series, and more!
If you love StanLand and have an audio series you’d love to bring to life, email production@thesonarnetwork.com
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Podcaster Melanie Hughes follows Maryland ne’er-do-well Stan Little into Zyngia, a fantasy land that’s seen better days. At a failing vape shop, the reluctant pair receive a dire warning from a priapistic faun.
Cast:
Milo Godard - Eric Jason Martin
Melanie Hughes - Rhea Seehorn
Stan Little - Bobby Moynihan
Bobby “Robert the Great” - Timm Sharp
Marakesh - Lauren Adams
Clip Clop the Faun - Mark Little
Azzran the Lion - Steve Little
Uber Pedicab Driver - Cody Crain
Bojangles Delivery Hobbit - Tim Barnes
Created by Mike Sacks
Written by Mike Sacks & S.G. Wilson
Produced by Marianna Miniotis, Michael Mongiardi, and Bryan DeGuire
Edited by Rob Schulte, Ian Geldart, and Mike Sacks
Foley & Sound Design by Ian Geldart
Artwork by Louise Z. Pomeroy
Creative Consulting by Danielle Deschenes
Special thanks to Joel Jackson, Steven Waters, Griffin Toplitsky, Paul Banwatt, Allan Down, and Jessica Vallentin.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network & Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment
If you love StanLand and have an audio series you’d love to bring to life, email production@thesonarnetwork.com
More StanLand:
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