We really outdid ourselves with this one, a full show length musical episode!. This extravaganza is not to be missed featuring all original music and the story of Samuel Spruce the little wooden boy as he struggles with what it means to both be good and do what you’re told.
This episode features the vocal talents of Kat Evans, Jared McDaris and Ansel Burch.This episode features the writing, directing editing and composing skills of Jared McDaris
The SRD Theme song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.
This will be the final podcast episode of Starlight Radio Dreams for the time being. The crew here at SRD are incredibly proud of the work we’ve done over the course of the pandemic. Since October 2020, it's been just Ansel, Jared, and Kat at the helm of the good ship SRD. Although we are no longer able to maintain our pace of production, we are deeply grateful to our Patreon backers and subscribers as well as the cast members, guests, and other artists who have been instrumental in keeping these radio dreams afloat.
It is tough to say goodbye. We leave you with the pluckiness of Sam Spruce, wondering what beautiful opportunities tomorrow will bring. Please keep your eyes on this space for more information about what comes next. In the meantime, Keep Laughing and Keep Dreaming.
Once upon a time, a little wooden boy ventured out into the snowy wood. As should be no surprise to anyone, this works out poorly in the short term but well in the long term. How will he survive? What sorts of dangers and people will he meet? There, my friends, lies a story.
Written, Composed and Directed by Jared McDaris.
Featuring the vocal talents of:
Kat Evans as Samuel Spruce the Little Wooden Boy.
Jared McDaris as Narrator and Ludwig the Squirrel.
Ansel Burch as Milty the Bee and Jiminy.
Audio edited by Jared McDaris.
The SRD Theme Song was written and performed by Arne Parrott.
When one is a little wooden boy, trying to be good and do what you re told, the gig economy is perfect. You can be told what to do by people who have never met you. Heck, they don’t even need to really care that you exist, so long as you bring their burger lickety-split and don’t forget their dry cleaning on the way. Can Samuel Spruce make good as a food delivery driver against all odds? Perhaps the people who live in this big creepy house know.
Written and directed by Jared McDaris.
Featuring the vocal talents of:
Kat Evans as Samuel Spruce, the little wooden boy.
Jared McDaris as Dracula.
Kim Fukawa as Catherine.
Julia Kessler as Erzebet.
Lisa Burton as Scylla.
Ansel Burch as Old Man.
Audio edited by Jared McDaris.
The SRD Theme Song was written and performed b Jared McDaris.
There comes a time in the life of every little wooden boy when he must leave the confines of his fathers house and go into the world to make something of himself. We’ve been over that with Samuel Spruce. Sadly, making something of himself is a little more complex than it once was and becoming a real boy is seeming farther and farther away. This isn’t going to dampen the spirits of an optimist like Sam though. So, he’s taken a job as a sanitation engineer; a job which is bound to teach him a great deal about society and economy.
Written and directed by Jared McDaris.
Kat Evans as Samuel Spruce.
Jared McDaris as Three-Fingered Joe and Morgan.
Ansel Burch as Freddy.
Kim Fukawa as Eru and Doll.
Audio edited by Jared McDaris.
The SRD Theme was written and directed by Arne Parrott.
When it comes time to do a disgusting job, attitude is essential. Luckily, what Sam Spruce lacks in worldly experience, knowledge of labor laws and a circulatory system is certainly made up for by his plucky attitude. Will this sunny little puppet-come-to-life make it through a day on the job? Will he be able to advocate for himself and his fellows? Find out in this new episode!
Written and directed by Jared McDaris.
Kat Evans as Sam Spruce.
Julia Kessler as Alex.
Kim Fukawa as Jaime Tamsen.
Ansel Burch as Chris Noble.
Jared McDaris as Mitch McCrow.
Samuel Spruce is a little wooden boy in the fine tradition of being a toy given life and a quest beyond one’s grasp to fully comprehend. The trouble, sadly, is that things have gotten significantly more banal and loveless since the old fairy tale days. Will Sam’s plucky attitude and optimism be enough to help him create human capital and become a real boy? Head on over to your favorite podcatcher and ask for Starlight Radio Dreams to find out.
Written and Directed by Jared McDaris.
Kat Evans as Samuel Spruce and Matilda Feeney.
Jared McDaris as Johanson and Officer.
Ansel Burch as Stoner and Dude .
Kim Fukawa and Julia Kessler as Rats.
Audio edited by Jared McDaris.
The SRD Theme was written and performed by Arne Parrott.
