Coffee Contrails is a podcast, produced by Flatcar6 Studios. It pairs self-publishing authors with emerging artists located all over the world, to share their stories by providing the internet know-how. Stories are free to listen. Many thanks to participants who volunteer their time, lending their voices to tell stories.
Alma's Anomalies is a comedic, audio drama by Robert Kelly McAllister. Ghost hunters, and aspiring podcasters, Alma and Moon Dog McCoy wait for the Witching Hour in hopes of summoning racecar driver Honeyboy Jack Schaefer from the chilly waters of Lake Superior's Gitche Gumee. Hungry for fame and fortune, their love is tested, paying a terrible price for their most unrelenting desires.... "Settle. Speed. Action. Alma’s Anomalies Episode One"..... Many thanks to the cast and musicians. Original music by Bob D'Haene with Matt Vogel. This spooky paranormal episode features the voice talents of Christin Mason Martin, Christian Williams, Bob D'Haene, Guillermo Jantus, and Anita Dime.
Listen now on Coffee Contrails.
To listen, you can: |
Download the MP3 of Alma's Anomalies. |
Robert Kelly McAllister.......... | Author |
Christin Mason Martin.......... | Alma |
Christian Williams.......... | Moon Dog McCoy |
Bob D'Haene.......... | The Stranger |
Guillermo Jantus.......... | The Stranger |
Anita Dime.......... | The Stranger/Sound |
Bob D'Haene and Matt Vogel.......... | Original Music |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Freesound.org: |
|
Many thanks to the contributors of SoundSnap:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adobe Stock Art: Photo by fotomaximum: AdobeStock_282921036.jpeg................Banner photography | |
Anita Dime................Banner graphics |
Listen to the cast interview.
Steven Capasso.......... | Author |
Stefanie James.......... | Carmella Tartaglia |
Christin Mason Martin.......... | Donna Margolius |
Luisa Cardoza.......... | Veronica "Ronnie" Pizolle |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Freesound.org: |
|
Many thanks to the contributors of Pond 5: |
|
|
|
Pixabay: Photo by mastertux: https://pixabay.com/photos/bullets-shells-bullet-shells-2166491/................Banner photography | |
Pexels: Photo by Francisco Emilio Diaz: https://www.pexels.com/photo/red-heels-on-yellow-studio-background-5228568/................Banner photography | |
Anita Dime................Banner graphics |
Read along at the author's website Hyopolis.
T W Ladd.......... | Author |
Meera Collier.......... | Narrator/Co-producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Freesound.org: |
|
Many thanks to the contributors of Pixabay: |
|
Many thanks to the contributors of Pond5: |
|
Many thanks to the contributors of SoundBible:
|
|
Many thanks to the contributors of SoundSnap:
|
|
Pexels: Anna Tarazevich................ | Banner photography |
Anita Dime................ | Banner graphics |
Read along at Porter Gulch Review, edition 37, 2021
Anita Dime.......... | Author/Narrator/Sound |
Gregor Quendel.......... | Music |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Freesound.org: |
|
Pexels: Eva Bronzini................ | Banner photography |
Anita Dime................ | Banner graphics |
Listen to the group interview with the cast members:
Meera Collier.......... | Author/Narrator/Director |
Luisa Cardoza............................... | Aleya Friedman |
Helene Simkin Jara............................... | Miriam Cohen |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound/Foley |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Freesound.org: |
|
Many thanks to the contributors of Soundsnap:
|
|
Many thanks to the contributors of Pixabay: |
|
Many thanks to the contributors of Zapsplat:
|
|
Pexels: Valeria Boltneva................ | Banner photography |
Anita Dime................ | Banner graphics |
Anonymous College Student, 1950s.......... | Author/Narrator |
Pixabay: markusspiske................ | Banner photography |
Anita Dime............................... | Banner artwork |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Anonymous College Student, 1950s.......... | Author/Narrator |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound/Foley |
markusspiske............................... | Banner photography |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Read along with us The Foot of the Bed (PDF).
2023 Interview with Steve Young
Wonderful talking with poet Steve Young about his poems of horror in this 2023 interview. He discusses Madame Apocrypha and the hauntings at the LaLaurie mansion, terrors that haunt us at the foot of the bed, and his journey as a poet.
Steve Young.......... | Author/Narrator |
Anita Dime............................... | Sound/Foley |
Steve Young............................... | Banner artwork |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Steve Young.......... | Author/Narrator |
David Pirinelli.......... | Movie Pitch |
Anita Dime.......... | Harriet |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound/Foley |
Steve Young............................... | Banner artwork |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Freesound.org: |
Read along with us the short story (PDF) and author website.
Bautista Jantus.......... | Narrator/Sound |
Check out Pirinelli's award-winning script Hell Off Earth by downloading the script (PDF).
David Pirinelli.......... | Author/Narrator/Brick |
Cecily Knobler.......... | Serena |
Charmaine Firme.......... | Lucy |
Jeff Pirinelli.......... | Jeremy |
Fabian Vasquez.......... | The Boy |
Anita Dime.......... | Carmen |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound |
David Pirinelli............................... | Photographer |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Freesound.org:
Contributors of Zapsplat:
Contributors from:
|
Mark Sbani.......... | Author |
Dave Cato.......... | Manager |
Arlo White.......... | Worker |
Marissa Leotaud.......... | Mayor |
Mark Woosley.......... | Sound Engineer |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of Pixabay.com
|
|
Sam Wick............................... | Photographer |
Meera Collier.......... | Author/Narrator |
Anita Dime................ | Sound Design |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Many thanks to the contributors of freesound.org
Pixabay:
Soundsnap:
|
|
Banner image ............................... | Adobe Stock |
Gino Danna.......... | Author/Narrator |
2022 Interview with Tom Arns
Tom Arns.......... | Author/AI VORBIS |
Dave Cato.......... | AI FRIDAY |
Paul Drescher .......... | Dylan Wagstaff |
Bob Heubel.......... | Albert Wilkinson |
Duke Houston.......... | AI PHILUS |
Dan Limon.......... | AI ICHAIN |
Dan Limon.......... | Sound Designer/Engineer |
Anita Dime................ | Zoom recordings |
Sound effects: Many thanks to the contributors of Free SFX.
|
|
Banner image ............................... | Merlin Lightpainting, Anita Dime |
2022 Interview with Felix Fife
Felix Fife.......... | Narrator/Author |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound Engineer |
Sound effects:
Sound Bible: ice_cubes_glass by Daniel Simon |
|
Banner image ............................... | Felix Fife, Anita Dime |
Mark Sbani.......... | Author |
Dave Cato.......... | Narrator |
Jessie Rodriguez.......... | Rose |
Arlo White.......... | Leo |
Moozler.......... | Sound Engineer |
Sound effects:
|
|
Banner image ............................... | Wikipedia, Loveoflanguage, Anita Dime |
2022 Interview with Tom Arns
Tom Arns .......... | Author, Vinnie the Rat |
Bob Heubel.......... | Narrator |
Paul Drescher.......... | Fluffy |
Tom Arns.......... | Author/Vinnie the Rat |
Anita Dime.......... | Fido/Sound Engineer/Designer |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound Engineer/Designer |
Sound effects: freesound.org:
Audio Micro:
Soundsnap:
|
|
Banner image ............................... | Adobe Stock Art, Anita Dime |
2022 Interview with poet Laurel Maxwell
Laurel Maxwell (@lgtanza).......... | Author, narrator |
Stefanie James.......... | Josephine |
Stephanie Peñate.......... | Sound Engineer/Designer |
Anita Dime................ | Zoom recordings |
Sound effects: freesound.org: |
|
Banner image ............................... | Wikipedia, Anita Dime |
Anita Dime.......... | Author/Narrator |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound design, Composer |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Sound effects: Soundsnap.com |
|
Banner image ............................... | Anita Dime |
Great catching up with actor and director Andrew Michael Davids, listen to his 2023 inspiring interview covering his experience with the Actors' Theatre of Santa Cruz County, 8 Tens @ 8, directing "Eddie and Edna", and so much more.
Helene Simkin Jara.......... | Author |
Andrew Davids.......... | Charlie |
Steven Capasso.......... | Tony |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound design, Composer |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Sound effects: Soundsnap.com |
|
Banner image ............................... | Adobe Stock Art and Anita Dime |
Max Erhmann, Desiderata on Wikipedia.......... | Author |
Lois Bell.......... | Narrator, Audio recorder |
Zo Anthony Shay.......... | Sound design, Composer |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Sound effects
|
|
Banner image ............................... | Flicker Creative Commons: Patrickkavanagh, Image from page 385 of "St. Nicholas [serial]" (1873), and altered by Anita Dime |
Joel Fishbane.......... | Author, narrator |
Justin Jones.......... | Martin Smith |
Tom Arns.......... | Adam |
Stefanie James.......... | Elena |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound design |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Sound effects
Freesound.org ~ many thanks to contributors for sharing free SFX
|
|
Banner image ............................... | Adobe Stock Art and Anita Dime |
Steven Capasso.......... | Author, narrator |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound design |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Sound effects
Freesound.org ~ many thanks to contributors for sharing free SFX |
|
Banner image ............................... | Anita Dime and Adobe Stock Images |
To learn more about Pat, listen to Pat's 2021 interview with Coffee Contrails. Visit his website.
Pat Foran.......... | Author, narrator |
Dave Cato.......... | The Paper |
Patrick Liddell.......... | The Machine Shed Owner |
Anita Dime.......... | The Observer, Petticoat Junction Functional 5 |
Helene Simkin Jara.......... | Social Scientist |
Bob Heubel.......... | The Historian |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound design |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Sound effects
Freesound.org ~ many thanks for sharing free SFX |
|
Banner image ............................... | Anita Dime |
A soldier's letter read by Bob Heubel
Read along at Letter from 1st Lt. Harmon L. Buckley, BBC
To learn more about Helene, listen to Helene's 2021 interview with Coffee Contrails. Visit her artist page.
Helene Simkin Jara.......... | Author, narrator |
To learn more about Mark, listen to Mark's 2021 interview with Coffee Contrails. Visit his artist page.
Mark Sbani.......... | Author, producer |
Jessie Rodriguez.......... | Alley Cat |
Dave Cato.......... | Police Dispatcher |
Arlo White.......... | Tony Savino |
Hayley Kay.......... | Sound design |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Special thanks to websites that provide free sound effects.
|
|
Banner artwork ............................... | Raymundo Munoz |
To learn more about Thomas, listen to his 2020 interview with Coffee Contrails. Follow him on Instagram.
Thomas Throop.......... | Author, Sgt. Andrea Fusili |
Aaron Umetani.......... | Freddy Finn, narrator |
Jennifer Matthews Hennig.......... | Lucinda |
Mark David.......... | Marcellus Watkins |
Patrick Liddell.......... | Roderick Van Houten III |
Ray Bader.......... | Jonas George |
Michael Lauter.......... | Andrea Santiago |
Bob Heubel.......... | Dr. Adniel Wakstok, Oannes |
Helene Simkin Jara.......... | Mary Duckworth |
Davis Banta.......... | Howard Filip |
Anita Dime.......... | Melinda, Sound design |
Listen to Meera talk about her award-winning story Leo on the Train and Hank Meyermann in her 2019 interview.
Meera Collier.......... | Author, narrator |
Anita Dime.......... | Sound design |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
All provided under the Creative Commons license. Some SFX used from Sentinel Vault Archives available for purchase from The Hollywood Edge |
|
Library of Congress ............................... | church photo |
Meera Collier.......... | Author & Narrator |
Luisa Cardoza.......... | Background vocals |
Get the scoop about David's Cinestory (Niagara Fell) and Austin Film Festival (Hell Off Earth) successes by listening to this 2021 interview. What's next for this up and coming author?
Read David's drama teleplay Hell Off Earth
David Pirinelli.......... | Author, narrator |
Cecily Knobler.......... | Security Chief Ilyana Vatche |
Gary Pirinelli.......... | Sgt. Greg Rightson |
Vlad Aguskov.......... | Markus Worister |
Michele Sklar-Mulcahy.......... | Andrea Kuczkowski |
Aaron Dowdy.......... | Stephen J Tokarz, Captain of the Interstellar Dynamics CSF Cogburn supply ship |
Justin Taylor.......... | Vic Adney, 2nd in Command |
Barb Rey.......... | Frieda, the communications officer at base G08 / Viola, the CEO of Interstellar Dynamics |
Fabian Melendrez-Vasquez.......... | Survivor / Crazed miners |
Anita Dime.......... | Author, narrator |
Michael Smith.......... | Ryan |
Dana Werdmuller.......... | Sara |
Helene Simkin Jara.......... | Park ranger |
Charles Shepard.......... | Truck driver |
Patrick Liddell.......... | Neighbor 1 and firefighter |
Davis Banta.......... | Neighbor 2 |
Jason Fleming.......... | NPR guy |
Will Osser.......... | Cop |
Cristina Romero.......... | Vagrant 1 |
Sir George .......... | Vagrant 2 |
Hoban .......... | as himself |
Learn more about Bob in his 2020 interview.
Bob Heubel.......... | Author, narrator |
Canon Crawford.......... | Newscaster Bill |
Michael Tran-Taylor.......... | Newscaster Dan |
Christian Williams.......... | Floyd |
Will Osser.......... | Rick |
DoQuyen Tran-Taylor.......... | Dana |
Mark David.......... | Taxi Driver David |
Guille Jantus.......... | Taxi Driver Carlos |
Jasper Osser.......... | Griffin |
Anita Dime.......... | Author and narrated by |
Helene Simkin Jara.......... | Author and narrated by |
Luisa Cardoza.......... | Cigarette girl |
Jimena Dib.......... | Adapted by |
Bauti Jantus.......... | Narrator |
Anita Dime.................. | Sound Design |
Flatcar6 Studios................ | Producer |
Special thanks to websites that provide free sound effects.
All provided under the Creative Commons license. Some SFX used from Sentinel Vault Archives available for purchase from The Hollywood Edge |
|
Darkworkx............................... | banner photo |
Learn more about Cristina in her 2019 interview.
Cristina Romero.......... | Author & Narrator |
Bob Heubel................................. | Narrator |
Davis Banta................................. | Mr. Richard Devon, Colonel Schmidt, and straggler Boy-Bitz |
Justin Hibbard................................. | Jimmy Parks |
Guillermo Jantus................................. | Tom, Club Owner |
Aaron Umetani................................. | Agent Blair |
Anita Dime................................. | Cynthia Devon & Sound Design |
Anita Dime............................... | Sound design |
Flatcar6 Studios............................... | Producer |
John Picha............................... | Facebook banner image |
Special thanks to websites that provide free sound effects.
All provided under the Creative Commons license. |
Lois Bell................................. | Whispers |
Mark David................................. | Rock |
Juanita Harris................................. | Sultry Siren |
Scott Rasmann................................. | Narrator |
Ted Slominski............................... | recorded and edited by |
Anita Dime............................... | edited by |
logiclust............................... | soundtrack by |
Flatcar6 Studios............................... | Producer |
Meera Collier................................. | Narrator |
M. Kirin................................. | Monster |
logiclust............................... | recorded by |
Anita Dime............................... | edited by |
Castle Crashtet............................... | soundtrack by |
Moon Beam............................... | audio & video support, grip, and animal wrangler |
Kathaya............................... | video & audio editor and sound effect creator |
Don Fito.............. | "Behind Scenes Video" |
Flatcar6 Studios............................... | Producer |
John Taylor................................. | Author |
Robin Dahlberg................................. | Narrator |
John Tracy................................. | Introduction |
Ted Slominski................................. | A Sound Guy |
Anita Dime................................. | Sound Design |
Flatcar6 Studios................................. | Producer |
John Picha................................. | Author |
Luisa Cardoza................................. | Narrator |
Michael Smith................................. | Sound Design |
Anita Dime................................. | Sound Design |
BlueOnly.tv................................. | Donated recording studio time |
Flatcar6 Studios................................. | Producer |
Anita Dime................................. | Author and Narrator |
Oona Palumbo................................. | Sound Design |
Anita Dime................................. | Sound Design |
BlueOnly.tv................................. | Donated recording studio time |
Flatcar6 Studios................................. | Producer |
Meera Collier................................. | Narrator |
John Tracy................................. | Introduction |
Ted Slominski............................... | Sound Design |
Moon Beam............................... | Audio Rookie & Animal Wrangler |
Anita Dime............................... | Sound Design |
John Picha................................. | Banner Design |
BlueOnly.tv................................. | Donated recording studio time |
Flatcar6 Studios............................... | Producer |
Mark David................................. | Floating news reporter |
M. Kirin................................. | Buzz |
Quinn Tracy................................. | Neil |
John Tracy................................. | Luna |
TekNOIR Solutions............................... | Recorded and edited by |
Youtube video: "Neil Armstrong One Small Step"............................... | Narrator transcript by |
Anita Dime............................... | Sound Design |
Beachkrieg............................... | "Überditty": soundtrack by |
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory............................... | "Spooky Sounds Download": soundtrack by |
NASA 'Apollo Moon Landing' video footage............................... | Apollo communications: soundtrack by |
Flatcar6 Studios............................... | Producer/Director |
Released
Post-production
Pre-production
Under Review
|
Coffee Contrails features mainly, original noir and sci-fi "radio" plays & audiobooks.
Coffee Contrails offers a method for emerging artists from a variety of mediums to collaborate and create new art as a group. It showcases their works, provides state-of-the art sound equipment, professional editing, and project management, enabling artists to express their unique craft. From writing, to visual art, to voice acting, Coffee Contrails provides access to the entry-level artist.
Begin with one person's story. Now add voices, music, and sound effects. The story continues to morph, a new creative thing made by many. Add visual "cover art" and share with others.
Like that old Reese's commercial: "Your peanut butter is in my chocolate. Your chocolate is in my peanut butter." Coffee Contrails pairs self-publishing authors with local artistic talent, providing access to recording equipment and the internet know-how to share with the world.
Many thanks to the entire cast and crew that volunteered their time to create these stories over the years.
Special thanks to John Picha for graphic design support and the kick in the butt to keep Coffee Contrails going.
Special thanks to BlueOnly.tv for contributing recording and audio editing expertise in the early years.
Also, couldn't have done it without the awesome sound effect libraries available for purchase at The Hollywood Edge.
Coffee Contrails received a 2014 Develop Grant from the Arts Council Santa Cruz County. This award supported the creation of a business and financial plan to explore growing the Coffee Contrails podcast, but it was decided that creating a non-profit structure would take the focus away from creating the stories. Read more >>
If you'd like to participate, we'd love to hear from you. Dream along with us by filling out our contact form.
Coffee Contrails on @CoffeeContrails.bsky.social
Coffee Contrails on Mastodon:@coffeecontrails@podvibes.co