RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b -- Rendered At Wed, 20 May 2026 13:43:11 +0000 No ReWrites https://redcircle.com/shows/the-blue-sky-podcast en-CA All rights reserved. Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter (Formerly the Blue Sky Podcast) Adeel Shamsi and Jono Hunter plunge into the madness of screenwriting with a vow to write a complete short film script in each episode. Backed by their extensive (and otherwise useless) movie knowledge, they stretch their improv skills to the limit and turn the randomized prompt (genre, theme, character arc, etc) into a rough first draft. Each script is then brought to life as a radio drama in that very same episode. de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b Adeel Shamsi and Jono Hunter plunge into the madness of screenwriting with a vow to write a complete short film script in each episode. Backed by their extensive (and otherwise useless) movie knowledge, they stretch their improv skills to the limit and turn the randomized prompt (genre, theme, character arc, etc) into a rough first draft. Each script is then brought to life as a radio drama in that very same episode.

]]> episodic no Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter norewritespod@gmail.com yes full The Lie Detector (feat. Miguel Rivas) The Lie Detector (feat. Miguel Rivas) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Actor, Writer, Show Runner, and Nardwuar appreciator Miguel Rivas is on the pod and lies about his height so much that it inspires the prompt “Lie Detector”. The result needs to be heard to be fully understood but it's somewhere at the intersection of political thriller, moral conundrum, forbidden love…and a Nardwuar-like villain hell bent on telling the truth.

]]> <p>Actor, Writer, Show Runner, and Nardwuar appreciator Miguel Rivas is on the pod and lies about his height so much that it inspires the prompt “Lie Detector”. The result needs to be heard to be fully understood but it&#39;s somewhere at the intersection of political thriller, moral conundrum, forbidden love…and a Nardwuar-like villain hell bent on telling the truth. </p> 2e8bc0fd-38fd-4158-94c0-58d9e6c6d955 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/171ac6b7-514c-4582-a4cb-8f29ca3b2bbc Mon, 05 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000 4713 no full Foie Gras (feat. Alex Tindal) Foie Gras (feat. Alex Tindal) 35 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter It’s a tale as old as time. You’re 16, raised staunchly religious by your satanist parents. Instead of spinning Beatles Records backwards like a good little demon, you played them forwards to hear secret messages about god and love. Oh yea, then you and your best friend got turned into ducks and were sacrificed at your first Bacchanal. This week, actor, writer, and improviser Alex Tindal is on the show to help us tell a totally-normal story about a totally normal “Hellbilly teen that meets a talking duck”. It’s a tale as old as time. You’re 16, raised staunchly religious by your satanist parents. Instead of spinning Beatles Records backwards like a good little demon, you played them forwards to hear secret messages about god and love. Oh yea, then you and your best friend got turned into ducks and were sacrificed at your first Bacchanal.

This week, actor, writer, and improviser Alex Tindal is on the show to help us tell a totally-normal story about a totally normal “Horrorbilly teen that meets a talking duck”.

]]> <p>It’s a tale as old as time. You’re 16, raised staunchly religious by your satanist parents. Instead of spinning Beatles Records backwards like a good little demon, you played them forwards to hear secret messages about god and love. Oh yea, then you and your best friend got turned into ducks and were sacrificed at your first Bacchanal.</p><p>This week, actor, writer, and improviser Alex Tindal is on the show to help us tell a totally-normal story about a totally normal “Horrorbilly teen that meets a talking duck”.</p> 4fe988fb-fa72-4c77-9ce9-e86528e6fd17 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/8bce8070-2eef-4b47-b7d2-357a7f574522 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 4857 no full Control Room (feat. Emily Callahan) Control Room (feat. Emily Callahan) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter We’ve all heard the rumours that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for. We’ve all heard the rumours that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for.

]]> <p>We’ve all heard the rumours that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for.</p> 629a882f-ec03-43b9-8b69-0b4f4668c0df https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/bc4fb574-750e-4cba-8eba-9799abc92afb Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 5249 no full Dude, Where Art Mine Carriage? (feat. Lance Oribello) Dude, Where Art Mine Carriage? (feat. Lance Oribello) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter We’ve all heard the rumors that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for. We’ve all heard the rumors that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for.

]]> <p>We’ve all heard the rumors that Shakespeare had a ghost writer. The details are just a bit fuzzy. Actor and improviser Lance Oribello is on the show to help us bring things into focus for a “Shakespeare” prompt. Somehow, this evolves into the 17th century-Back to the Future-Dude Where’s My Car? crossover that no one asked for.</p> 693a3c81-8f86-4416-af97-c43bc0abe008 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/8afb1207-74a1-43fa-bd8a-bdf3964fa1c0 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 3976 no full Ditched (feat. Brandon Craggs) Ditched (feat. Brandon Craggs) 32 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Romantic Comedies are usually about people getting together but in this story, we endeavour to tear them apart. Actor, writer, and improviser Brandon Craggs is on the scene to dismantle the “first love lost” prompt and the result is… pretty much the movie Hitched but in reverse. Though you’ve never asked for it, you’re welcome. Romantic Comedies are usually about people getting together but in this story, we endeavour to tear them apart. Actor, writer, and improviser Brandon Craggs is on the scene to dismantle the “first love lost” prompt and the result is… pretty much the movie Hitched but in reverse. Though you’ve never asked for it, you’re welcome.

]]> <p><span>Romantic Comedies are usually about people getting together but in this story, we endeavour to tear them apart. Actor, writer, and improviser Brandon Craggs is on the scene to dismantle the “first love lost” prompt and the result is… pretty much the movie Hitched but in reverse. Though you’ve never asked for it, you’re welcome. </span></p> 7793bd40-a43b-4eb3-bcc5-da10cad17df4 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/b6e51366-6174-45b0-a023-3117d3d2fb7c Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:43:00 +0000 4484 no full Twenty Dollars Short (feat. Ghazal Ghiami) Twenty Dollars Short (feat. Ghazal Ghiami) 30 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Glen Giddy is not laughing when he finds himself twenty dollars short on rent. Writer, performer, and comedian Ghazal Ghiami joins us to unpack the “worst day ever” prompt. Together they grapple with a struggling artist, a child of divorce, a John-Wick-obsessed landlord, and clandestine high school gamblers. Will Glen get to keep the lights on? Or is his (John) wick about to burn out? Glen Giddy is not laughing when he finds himself twenty dollars short on rent. Writer, performer, and comedian Ghazal Ghiami joins us to unpack the “worst day ever” prompt. Together they grapple with a struggling artist, a child of divorce, a John-Wick-obsessed landlord, and clandestine high school gamblers. Will Glen get to keep the lights on? Or is his (John) wick about to burn out?

]]> <p>Glen Giddy is not laughing when he finds himself twenty dollars short on rent. Writer, performer, and comedian Ghazal Ghiami joins us to unpack the “worst day ever” prompt. Together they grapple with a struggling artist, a child of divorce, a John-Wick-obsessed landlord, and clandestine high school gamblers. Will Glen get to keep the lights on? Or is his (John) wick about to burn out?</p> 8bef5093-f68c-4699-94ce-0b31fb461047 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/abc53376-00e6-4a5e-b557-a81e6bad6381 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 4844 no full The Key (feat. Chelsea Larkin) The Key (feat. Chelsea Larkin) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Actor, Improviser, and writer Chelsea Larkin comes to the rescue after the “5 minutes to save the world” prompt threatens everything we hold dear. When the Pentagon detects an imminent nuclear launch, there's only one man who can stop it—a brooding, gravel-voiced agent with the grit of Batman and the intensity of Jack Bauer. The catch? The vital key to prevent Armageddon is in the possession of Jim Pickles, the Pentagon's bumbling concierge, who’s more concerned with the fact that he’s getting dumped and kicked out of his house for some highly questionable Facebook activity. With just 5 minutes on the clock, our hero must race against time, cut through chaos, and somehow reason with the hapless Pickles before it's too late. Actor, Improviser, and writer Chelsea Larkin comes to the rescue after the “5 minutes to save the world” prompt threatens everything we hold dear. When the Pentagon detects an imminent nuclear launch, there's only one man who can stop it—a brooding, gravel-voiced agent with the grit of Batman and the intensity of Jack Bauer. The catch? The vital key to prevent Armageddon is in the possession of Jim Pickles, the Pentagon's bumbling concierge, who’s more concerned with the fact that he’s getting dumped and kicked out of his house for some highly questionable Facebook activity. With just 5 minutes on the clock, our hero must race against time, cut through chaos, and somehow reason with the hapless Pickles before it's too late.

]]> <p>Actor, Improviser, and writer Chelsea Larkin comes to the rescue after the “5 minutes to save the world” prompt threatens everything we hold dear. When the Pentagon detects an imminent nuclear launch, there&#39;s only one man who can stop it—a brooding, gravel-voiced agent with the grit of Batman and the intensity of Jack Bauer. The catch? The vital key to prevent Armageddon is in the possession of Jim Pickles, the Pentagon&#39;s bumbling concierge, who’s more concerned with the fact that he’s getting dumped and kicked out of his house for some highly questionable Facebook activity. With just 5 minutes on the clock, our hero must race against time, cut through chaos, and somehow reason with the hapless Pickles before it&#39;s too late.</p> 4fc20a32-d869-4be3-a9e6-b3cb1de58770 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/094ac7e4-add5-433d-b9b6-f9cac0ee81c5 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 3815 no full Money Shot (feat. J.J. Greenberg) Money Shot (feat. J.J. Greenberg) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Actor and Improviser J.J. Greenberg thrust into the world of adult filmmaking after pulling the prompt “Judd Apatow” (and somehow it all makes sense). The story follows super-successful adult film star John Thrust, who yearns for a career in ‘real’ movies but the offer of a lifetime leaves him at a crossroads. Will John pull out of his career, even if it costs him the ones he loves? Or will he put his money where his mouth is? Actor and Improviser J.J. Greenberg thrust into the world of adult filmmaking after pulling the prompt “Judd Apatow” (and somehow it all makes sense). The story follows super-successful adult film star John Thrust, who yearns for a career in ‘real’ movies but the offer of a lifetime leaves him at a crossroads. Will John pull out of his career, even if it costs him the ones he loves? Or will he put his money where his mouth is?

]]> <p>Actor and Improviser J.J. Greenberg thrust into the world of adult filmmaking after pulling the prompt “Judd Apatow” (and somehow it all makes sense). The story follows super-successful adult film star John Thrust, who yearns for a career in ‘real’ movies but the offer of a lifetime leaves him at a crossroads. Will John pull out of his career, even if it costs him the ones he loves? Or will he put his money where his mouth is? </p> 6488a59f-0637-4c94-bc24-4abfc4e756b5 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/fbeeacba-f280-49e8-adfe-f152b1e7b827 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000 4643 no full Putt 2 Death (feat. Tim Blair) Putt 2 Death (feat. Tim Blair) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Actor, Writer, Standup Comedian, Improviser, and Actual Tall Boy, Tim Blair joins us to tackle yet another “Sports” prompt. This time, it’s the most extreme sport there is: Mini Putt! Retired champion, Gilligan Condor, must dust off his putter and enmesh himself into a group of elite (and definitely evil) minigolfers in a high-stakes tournament where the cost of losing is death. Will Condor succeed in bringing these crooks to justice? Or will he be…Putt To Death? Actor, Writer, Standup Comedian, Improviser, and Actual Tall Boy, Tim Blair is here to tackle yet another “Sports” prompt. This time, it’s the most extreme sport there is: Mini Putt! Retired champion, Gilligan Condor, must dust off his putter and enmesh himself into a group of elite (and definitely evil) minigolfers in a high-stakes tournament where the cost of losing is death. Will Condor succeed in bringing these crooks to justice? Or will he be…Putt To Death?

]]> <p>Actor, Writer, Standup Comedian, Improviser, and Actual Tall Boy, Tim Blair is here to tackle yet another “Sports” prompt. This time, it’s the most extreme sport there is: Mini Putt! Retired champion, Gilligan Condor, must dust off his putter and enmesh himself into a group of elite (and definitely evil) minigolfers in a high-stakes tournament where the cost of losing is death. Will Condor succeed in bringing these crooks to justice? Or will he be…Putt To Death?</p> 6be0ffb6-1350-409d-8319-a29c242134d8 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/32bd1b9d-ab3b-4852-bfd6-49996f758d1e Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 3711 no full My Robot My Robot Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono are left to their own devices to face yet another 'musical' prompt. Seeking inspiration, they also draw "robot" and "fight scene" from the bowl and use them to craft an improvised musical about a displaced robot named Chris Paul in search of its human owner. Will the boys win a Grammy? No. Will Chris Paul find what he’s looking for? You’ll have to suffer through it to find out. Adeel and Jono are left to their own devices to face yet another 'musical' prompt. Seeking inspiration, they also draw "robot" and "fight scene" from the bowl and use them to craft an improvised musical about a displaced robot named Chris Paul in search of its human owner. Will the boys win a Grammy? No. Will Chris Paul find what he’s looking for? You’ll have to suffer through it to find out.

]]> <p><span>Adeel and Jono are left to their own devices to face yet another &#39;musical&#39; prompt. Seeking inspiration, they also draw &#34;robot&#34; and &#34;fight scene&#34; from the bowl and use them to craft an improvised musical about a displaced robot named Chris Paul in search of its human owner. Will the boys win a Grammy? No. Will Chris Paul find what he’s looking for? You’ll have to suffer through it to find out. </span></p> 04a5436e-422e-4ba5-aa6e-d9582d99dff0 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/55c7f6fa-b900-410d-95ee-a1dc28f2e6bb Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 5284 no full Love at First Bite Love at First Bite Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Actress, Improviser, writer, and show producer Julia Ettlinger joins Adeel and Jono to craft a “Rom Com'' about struggling chef, Julia, who decides to confront her biggest food critic. The table is set to stun, the doors are locked, and it’s time to get the re-review she deserves but tensions rise as their paths become romantically (and comedically) intertwined. Will Julia save her family’s legacy? Or is there something else on the menu? Actress, Improviser, writer, and show producer Julia Ettlinger joins Adeel and Jono to craft a “Rom Com'' about struggling chef, Julia, who decides to confront her biggest food critic. The table is set to stun, the doors are locked, and it’s time to get the re-review she deserves but tensions rise as their paths become romantically (and comedically) intertwined. Will Julia save her family’s legacy? Or is there something else on the menu?

]]> <p><span>Actress, Improviser, writer, and show producer Julia Ettlinger joins Adeel and Jono to craft a “Rom Com&#39;&#39; about struggling chef, Julia, who decides to confront her biggest food critic. The table is set to stun, the doors are locked, and it’s time to get the re-review she deserves but tensions rise as their paths become romantically (and comedically) intertwined. Will Julia save her family’s legacy? Or is there something else on the menu?</span></p> da19dc17-c923-411e-813d-5ff529731afc https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/20ba51cb-a90c-46fe-8a0f-15a7d3ef0de1 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 5556 no full Mocktail Mocktail Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Honest question: Have you ever wanted to punch a four-year old? Well you’re in luck, this week, a “Rivalry” prompt sparks another generational battle and we witness a grumpy bar owner grappling with his newest competitor: A four year old boy who opens a watering hole across the street. Adeel and Jono light things on fire, again trying their hand at another fully-improvised read, but will their insurance policy cover the damage? Honest question: Have you ever wanted to punch a four-year old? Well you’re in luck, this week, a “Rivalry” prompt sparks another generational battle and we witness a grumpy bar owner grappling with his newest competitor: A four year old boy who opens a watering hole across the street. Adeel and Jono light things on fire, again trying their hand at another fully-improvised read, but will their insurance policy cover the damage?

]]> <p><span>Honest question: Have you ever wanted to punch a four-year old? Well you’re in luck, this week, a “Rivalry” prompt sparks another generational battle and we witness a grumpy bar owner grappling with his newest competitor: A four year old boy who opens a watering hole across the street. Adeel and Jono light things on fire, again trying their hand at another fully-improvised read, but will their insurance policy cover the damage?</span></p> 07421902-3af4-44b5-9152-fb57e604251f https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/42d59739-f33b-40c3-a9d5-c7524a0c4aea Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 4297 no full Echoes Echoes Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono struggle to stay alive after getting “Survivor” as a prompt. This episode takes place on a deserted island where a lonely castaway discovers a mysterious presence that may or may not have the best of intentions.

]]> <p><span>Adeel and Jono struggle to stay alive after getting “Survivor” as a prompt. This episode takes place on a deserted island where a lonely castaway discovers a mysterious presence that may or may not have the best of intentions.</span></p> fdf52e53-e4a8-4c6a-ae43-d6dc0dbb146c https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/2ba8d087-4589-4940-b4df-b23a4f410a82 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:05:00 +0000 4417 no full The First Strike The First Strike Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono struggle to stay alive after getting “Survivor” as a prompt. This episode takes place on a deserted island where a lonely castaway discovers a mysterious presence that may or may not have the best of intentions. Adeel and Jono swing for the fences and delve into a “Sports” prompt. The result? A home run so epic that it breaks the fabric of time and calls into question the very origin of the sport. The boys throw a curveball and fully improvise the script. Do they hit it out of the park or do they strike out? They’ll let the fans decide.

]]> <p>Adeel and Jono swing for the fences and delve into a “Sports” prompt. The result? A home run so epic that it breaks the fabric of time and calls into question the very origin of the sport. The boys throw a curveball and fully improvise the script. Do they hit it out of the park or do they strike out? They’ll let the fans decide.</p> 0438a372-d7a5-44c1-b955-e70d514bb742 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/44c53407-5662-46c6-9054-c5c0c19bebdc Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 5245 no full Bulldozer (feat. Glenna Walters) Bulldozer (feat. Glenna Walters) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Actress and Improviser Glenna Walters helps Adeel and Jono unpack their strangest prompt yet: “Kicked out of the Improv Community”. Together, they explore their own connections and approaches to art and forge a therapeutic script about coming to terms with love and loss. Actress and Improviser Glenna Walters helps Adeel and Jono unpack their strangest prompt yet: “Kicked out of the Improv Community”. Together, they explore their own connections and approaches to art and forge a therapeutic script about coming to terms with love and loss.

]]> <p>Actress and Improviser Glenna Walters helps Adeel and Jono unpack their strangest prompt yet: “Kicked out of the Improv Community”. Together, they explore their own connections and approaches to art and forge a therapeutic script about coming to terms with love and loss. </p> 3d9893b8-7422-4414-9e84-f55a75a86ca2 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/aa3d3a76-24c5-4a88-b518-31e08942a432 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 5139 no full War of Ages (feat. Nick Atef) War of Ages (feat. Nick Atef) Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono are joined by their first-ever guest, actor Nick Atef! They are invaded by a “War” prompt and explore an extremely-possible future where Gen-Z rises up and goes to war with their elder generations in order to reclaim their future and restore balance to a collapsing society.

]]> <p>Adeel and Jono are joined by their first-ever guest, actor Nick Atef! They are invaded by a “War” prompt and explore an extremely-possible future where Gen-Z rises up and goes to war with their elder generations in order to reclaim their future and restore balance to a collapsing society.</p> ebca52d9-4723-4f75-890f-6cefee2b46b8 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/e3fd7b75-0b51-41a9-9bc8-20fe58bd67dd Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 5383 no full The Outlier The Outlier Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter In this powerful episode, Adeel and Jono take on a “super hero” prompt. The story circles around a veteran hero training a new sidekick on the protocols of crime fighting. Tensions rise as the rookie grapples with the morality of their mentor's actions, leading to a climactic showdown that forces them to confront their own ideals of justice and integrity. In this powerful episode, Adeel and Jono take on a “super hero” prompt. The story circles around a veteran hero training a new sidekick on the protocols of crime fighting. Tensions rise as the rookie grapples with the morality of their mentor's actions, leading to a climactic showdown that forces them to confront their own ideals of justice and integrity.

]]> <p><span>In this powerful episode, Adeel and Jono take on a “super hero” prompt. The story circles around a veteran hero training a new sidekick on the protocols of crime fighting. Tensions rise as the rookie grapples with the morality of their mentor&#39;s actions, leading to a climactic showdown that forces them to confront their own ideals of justice and integrity. </span></p> 19a396a2-b868-475d-88eb-432e546feeb9 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/75dec0a1-babd-453b-befb-f94a458813c9 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000 4884 no full Chünk Chünk Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter In this “Bottle Episode”, Adeel and Jono’s love of filmmaking once again forms the backdrop of the story. This time, it’s a hot-headed casting session wherein a production team debates the lead role for a new feature film. The director wants to cast 6’4” dreamboat Brock Dormand, while the producer pushes for Paul Chünk, an inexperienced and dorky actor with astonishingly-large hands. As tempers flare, we learn there may be an ulterior motive to the producer’s choice. In this “Bottle Episode”, Adeel and Jono’s love of filmmaking once again forms the backdrop of the story. This time, it’s a hot-headed casting session wherein a production team debates the lead role for a new feature film. The director wants to cast 6’4” dreamboat Brock Dormand, while the producer pushes for Paul Chünk, an inexperienced and dorky actor with astonishingly-large hands. As tempers flare, we learn there may be an ulterior motive to the producer’s choice.

]]> <p>In this “Bottle Episode”, Adeel and Jono’s love of filmmaking once again forms the backdrop of the story. This time, it’s a hot-headed casting session wherein a production team debates the lead role for a new feature film. The director wants to cast 6’4” dreamboat Brock Dormand, while the producer pushes for Paul Chünk, an inexperienced and dorky actor with astonishingly-large hands. As tempers flare, we learn there may be an ulterior motive to the producer’s choice.</p> a30b59cc-c70d-4599-b4f3-1f7818e0c995 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/31fb4379-2bbb-4dff-9e5f-9b9a04379abe Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 5455 no full The Lure The Lure Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono double down and pull “Plot Twist” and “Monster” from the forsaken bowl of prompts to craft an eerie tale about an island governed by a singular, sentient being that demands human sacrifice in exchange for settling on its land. Detective Hope is called to the scene to investigate an alleged missing person but quickly discovers that the locals have other plans for him… Adeel and Jono double down and pull “Plot Twist” and “Monster” from the forsaken bowl of prompts to craft an eerie tale about an island governed by a singular, sentient being that demands human sacrifice in exchange for settling on its land. Detective Hope is called to the scene to investigate an alleged missing person but quickly discovers that the locals have other plans for him…



]]> <p><span>Adeel and Jono double down and pull “Plot Twist” and “Monster” from the forsaken bowl of prompts to craft an eerie tale about an island governed by a singular, sentient being that demands human sacrifice in exchange for settling on its land. Detective Hope is called to the scene to investigate an alleged missing person but quickly discovers that the locals have other plans for him…</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> cd991aba-b523-4ccd-b7d4-1cad750f3e27 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/25a341e1-0c0d-46f8-934a-ee24564fbd79 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 4731 no full The Cloudfire Chronicles: An Unsanctioned Star Wars Story The Cloudfire Chronicles: An Unsanctioned Star Wars Story 16 2 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono are back in full force with a new season and a new name! They kick things off with their most epic script yet: a Star Wars Stoner comedy! After the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader, the Jedi order has been all but decimated and the galactic empire scours the outer rim to snuff out the remaining few. Meanwhile, on the desert planet of Tatooine, a lesser-known Jedi, Caelum Cloudfire, is in hiding and has hung up his lightsaber in favor of a bong, lit by his fading spark of rebellion. As Sith Lord, Darth V’iruz closes in, Cloudfire sinks deeper into his couch, high on the dankest weed in the galaxy: Yoda Kush. Adeel and Jono are back in full force with a new season and a new name! They kick things off with their most epic script yet: a Star Wars Stoner comedy! After the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader, the Jedi order has been all but decimated and the galactic empire scours the outer rim to snuff out the remaining few. Meanwhile, on the desert planet of Tatooine, a lesser-known Jedi, Caelum Cloudfire, is in hiding and has hung up his lightsaber in favor of a bong, lit by his fading spark of rebellion. As Sith Lord, Darth V’iruz closes in, Cloudfire sinks deeper into his couch, high on the dankest weed in the galaxy: Yoda Kush.

]]> <p>Adeel and Jono are back in full force with a new season and a new name! They kick things off with their most epic script yet: a Star Wars Stoner comedy! After the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader, the Jedi order has been all but decimated and the galactic empire scours the outer rim to snuff out the remaining few. Meanwhile, on the desert planet of Tatooine, a lesser-known Jedi, Caelum Cloudfire, is in hiding and has hung up his lightsaber in favor of a bong, lit by his fading spark of rebellion. As Sith Lord, Darth V’iruz closes in, Cloudfire sinks deeper into his couch, high on the dankest weed in the galaxy: Yoda Kush.</p> 75db51a0-5215-4232-aa59-2decadb25301 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/fa118ef6-e5c6-4c52-8a61-a2c99ebfffdb Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 4932 no full The Barber The Barber 15 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono get dressed up and craft a script from a "bad hair day" prompt for a special Halloween episode. The story follows a struggling barber who encounters a supernatural entity made of luxurious grey hair. This entity grants him great fortune but he quickly learns that every shortcut comes with a great cost. Darkness, suspense, and a dash of murder are in store for anyone who dares to listen. Adeel and Jono get dressed up and craft a script from a "bad hair day" prompt for a special Halloween episode. The story follows a struggling barber who encounters a supernatural entity made of luxurious grey hair. This entity grants him great fortune but he quickly learns that every shortcut comes with a great cost. Darkness, suspense, and a dash of murder are in store for anyone who dares to listen.

]]> <p>Adeel and Jono get dressed up and craft a script from a &#34;bad hair day&#34; prompt for a special Halloween episode. The story follows a struggling barber who encounters a supernatural entity made of luxurious grey hair. This entity grants him great fortune but he quickly learns that every shortcut comes with a great cost. Darkness, suspense, and a dash of murder are in store for anyone who dares to listen.</p> 1a8cedd5-5308-4f8e-81fd-3f8e774cb9a7 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/09dfc52a-cb67-4fd1-b020-28cac79d0d5b Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 4650 yes full The Box The Box Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “Dystopian Future” is this week’s prompt and Adeel and Jono use it create a world controlled by streaming services wherein an A.I. writers' facility experiences chaos when an inmate named Kauffman escapes. Inside, a group of famous writers create content based on mindless prompts to serve the outside world. When a new writer, Daniel, arrives with enthusiasm, he learns that his new job is far less creative than he imagined. “Dystopian Future” is this week’s prompt and Adeel and Jono use it create a world controlled by streaming services wherein an A.I. writers' facility experiences chaos when an inmate named Kauffman escapes. Inside, a group of famous writers create content based on mindless prompts to serve the outside world. When a new writer, Daniel, arrives with enthusiasm, he learns that his new job is far less creative than he imagined.

]]> <p><span>“Dystopian Future” is this week’s prompt and Adeel and Jono use it create a world controlled by streaming services wherein an A.I. writers&#39; facility experiences chaos when an inmate named Kauffman escapes. Inside, a group of famous writers create content based on mindless prompts to serve the outside world. When a new writer, Daniel, arrives with enthusiasm, he learns that his new job is far less creative than he imagined. </span></p> 7748ab61-55bd-4501-a85d-bafcd6289b74 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/b7f12db2-433b-4391-8e9a-96084cb00227 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 4419 yes full Behind the Heist Behind the Heist 8 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono twist a "Heist" prompt into a narrative about two filmmaker brothers who embark on a dangerous path by staging a real-life heist in a desperate bid to gain critical acclaim. Witness their ill-conceived plans, unintended consequences, and tragic outcomes as their audacious aspirations spiral into chaos. With darkly-humorous undertones, the episode explores the blurred lines between art and reality, and the devastating price one can pay for the pursuit of fame and recognition. Adeel and Jono twist a "Heist" prompt into a narrative about two filmmaker brothers who embark on a dangerous path by staging a real-life heist in a desperate bid to gain critical acclaim. Witness their ill-conceived plans, unintended consequences, and tragic outcomes as their audacious aspirations spiral into chaos. With darkly-humorous undertones, the episode explores the blurred lines between art and reality, and the devastating price one can pay for the pursuit of fame and recognition.

]]> <p><span>Adeel and Jono twist a &#34;Heist&#34; prompt into a narrative about two filmmaker brothers who embark on a dangerous path by staging a real-life heist in a desperate bid to gain critical acclaim. Witness their ill-conceived plans, unintended consequences, and tragic outcomes as their audacious aspirations spiral into chaos. With darkly-humorous undertones, the episode explores the blurred lines between art and reality, and the devastating price one can pay for the pursuit of fame and recognition.</span></p> 18b02c4e-ccf6-4055-9117-d41006a892c8 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/1579e201-a6ff-42d5-a427-e1b882e1cd77 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:30:00 +0000 5262 yes full PIE PIE 9 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono craft a captivating "Whodunnit" mystery out of the mundane yet relatable scenario of a tyrannical roommate on a quest to discover who devoured his coveted hangover pie. With a delightful blend of suspense and humor, the hosts delve into the antics and antics of the potential culprits, unravelling a tale of pie-induced deception and escalating tension within the shared living space. As the clues unfold, listeners are treated to a dose of laughter and suspense as they join in the hunt to uncover the true pie pilferer.

]]> <p><span>Adeel and Jono craft a captivating &#34;Whodunnit&#34; mystery out of the mundane yet relatable scenario of a tyrannical roommate on a quest to discover who devoured his coveted hangover pie. With a delightful blend of suspense and humor, the hosts delve into the antics and antics of the potential culprits, unravelling a tale of pie-induced deception and escalating tension within the shared living space. As the clues unfold, listeners are treated to a dose of laughter and suspense as they join in the hunt to uncover the true pie pilferer.</span></p> 385030d1-90d7-4d5f-9e57-63fdb0da2335 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/9271f116-6fe9-4a4b-9f80-9a737a2436f8 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 5801 yes full In the Nick of Time In the Nick of Time 9 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono transform a "Time Travel" concept into a comedic tale of a doomed date. As they weave the narrative, Nick's multiple counterparts from alternate timelines inexplicably converge to salvage his first date, each attempting to shape the outcome in their favor. Hilarity ensues as the well-intentioned yet misguided doubles inadvertently plunge the rendezvous into a series of comical mishaps, prompting insightful commentary from the hosts on the unpredictability of human connections and the folly of trying to engineer fate.  Adeel and Jono transform a "Time Travel" concept into a comedic tale of a doomed date. As they weave the narrative, Nick's multiple counterparts from alternate timelines inexplicably converge to salvage his first date, each attempting to shape the outcome in their favor. Hilarity ensues as the well-intentioned yet misguided doubles inadvertently plunge the rendezvous into a series of comical mishaps, prompting insightful commentary from the hosts on the unpredictability of human connections and the folly of trying to engineer fate.

]]> <p><span> Adeel and Jono transform a &#34;Time Travel&#34; concept into a comedic tale of a doomed date. As they weave the narrative, Nick&#39;s multiple counterparts from alternate timelines inexplicably converge to salvage his first date, each attempting to shape the outcome in their favor. Hilarity ensues as the well-intentioned yet misguided doubles inadvertently plunge the rendezvous into a series of comical mishaps, prompting insightful commentary from the hosts on the unpredictability of human connections and the folly of trying to engineer fate.</span></p> c39f2ef9-bd9d-4d16-a409-761026d87900 http://www.theblueskypodcast.com Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:30:00 +0000 5322 yes full Knock Knock Knock Knock 10 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “Knock Knock” Adeel and Jono explore the realms of science fiction to craft a compelling script. Enter the world of a struggling comedian whose jokes mysteriously become lethal. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking and darkly humorous journey into the unforeseen consequences of laughter.

]]> <p>“Knock Knock” Adeel and Jono explore the realms of science fiction to craft a compelling script. Enter the world of a struggling comedian whose jokes mysteriously become lethal. Brace yourself for a thought-provoking and darkly humorous journey into the unforeseen consequences of laughter.</p> 3a40d98b-61d2-40bf-9b26-69ff97a8e577 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/b989998c-1adb-40b2-bc27-82e7d235c335 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 5575 yes full Calltime Calltime 9 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter ”Calltime” - Lights, camera, scarred for life! “On Set Horror” prompts Adeel and Jono to craft a hyperbolic story about a film production assistant getting sent on the run of a lifetime. Steering far away from real life, the hosts develop a short script that (hopefully) doesn’t hinder their future employment.

]]> <p>”Calltime” - Lights, camera, scarred for life! “On Set Horror” prompts Adeel and Jono to craft a hyperbolic story about a film production assistant getting sent on the run of a lifetime. Steering far away from real life, the hosts develop a short script that (hopefully) doesn’t hinder their future employment.</p> 46aa6b91-b411-476e-adb8-ada37402eac6 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/b18a9bb0-52a1-4c32-a118-7c2e98842609 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 4269 yes full Medieval Times Medieval Times 8 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “Medieval Times” - Hear ye, hear ye! Sit back, grab some mead, and enjoy some low-key time travel at the Famous Medieval Times restaurant. Adeel and Jono are knighted with a “Medieval Adventure” prompt, and don their fantasy script writing hats to write a fantastical adventure about a lecherous dad and the fragile relationship with his daughter.

]]> <p>“Medieval Times” - Hear ye, hear ye! Sit back, grab some mead, and enjoy some low-key time travel at the Famous Medieval Times restaurant. Adeel and Jono are knighted with a “Medieval Adventure” prompt, and don their fantasy script writing hats to write a fantastical adventure about a lecherous dad and the fragile relationship with his daughter.</p> 02635bf0-fcb9-4bce-91fa-cbf6d9d62237 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/d636c413-45e8-47fd-b990-3080d2b1d2a6 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 3557 yes full Playback Playback 7 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “Playback” Adeel and Jono leave their comfort zones in this spine-tingling story. Haunted by the prompt “Horror”, things get creepy in this script about a little girl who finds a mysterious camcorder in the woods. Upon reviewing the tape, she makes a chilling discovery.

]]> <p>“Playback” Adeel and Jono leave their comfort zones in this spine-tingling story. Haunted by the prompt “Horror”, things get creepy in this script about a little girl who finds a mysterious camcorder in the woods. Upon reviewing the tape, she makes a chilling discovery.</p> d9e99164-470b-449e-b7a2-1250be7a3511 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/22baf3c7-febe-4ae2-8276-3df0c3cad0cb Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 5674 yes full Marvin & Lily Marvin & Lily 6 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter  “Marvin & Lily” - Adeel and Jono get romantic in this charming episode. A blind date with the prompt “Rom Com” yields a tale of star-crossed lovers in a will-they / won’t-they / should-they script centered around the end of the world. It’s like “When Harry Met Sally” but Harry is an asteroid.

]]> <p><span> “Marvin &amp; Lily” - Adeel and Jono get romantic in this charming episode. A blind date with the prompt “Rom Com” yields a tale of star-crossed lovers in a will-they / won’t-they / should-they script centered around the end of the world. It’s like “When Harry Met Sally” but Harry is an asteroid. </span></p> 192057c4-5128-467d-84ea-d0dbd268e03b https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/928fc838-deb2-4787-96b0-415156ad1677 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +0000 5098 yes full I Love You, Ryan I Love You, Ryan 5 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “I Love You, Ryan”. Adeel and Jono get carried away, exploring Ryan Gosling’s fabled career in the darkest of timelines. “Serial Killer (Thriller)” is the prompt and this obsession themed tale is their response. Sit comfortably on the edge of your seat as they take you to La La Land and uncover what happens when a fan’s love becomes lethal.

]]> <p>“I Love You, Ryan”. Adeel and Jono get carried away, exploring Ryan Gosling’s fabled career in the darkest of timelines. “Serial Killer (Thriller)” is the prompt and this obsession themed tale is their response. Sit comfortably on the edge of your seat as they take you to La La Land and uncover what happens when a fan’s love becomes lethal.</p> a073d7fb-2644-45da-a664-70abf819e796 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/1ceb9cef-fe32-4b00-8582-496d20516168 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000 4360 yes full Salvage Salvage 4 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “Salvage” - Adeel and Jono pull “Family” from the forsaken bowl of prompts. Confused by the vagueness of this prompt, they add a dash of sci-fi and explore the challenges faced by a young boy coping with his parents' divorce. Through strange encounters with space aliens and space monsters, the story unravels themes of resilience, love, and intergalactic dive bars. “Salvage” - Adeel and Jono pull “Family” from the forsaken bowl of prompts. Confused by the vagueness of this prompt, they add a dash of sci-fi and explore the challenges faced by a young boy coping with his parents' divorce. Through strange encounters with space aliens and space monsters, the story unravels themes of resilience, love, and intergalactic dive bars.

]]> <p>“Salvage” - Adeel and Jono pull “Family” from the forsaken bowl of prompts. Confused by the vagueness of this prompt, they add a dash of sci-fi and explore the challenges faced by a young boy coping with his parents&#39; divorce. Through strange encounters with space aliens and space monsters, the story unravels themes of resilience, love, and intergalactic dive bars.</p> 696217c6-4f19-496a-bb48-4a1743b81513 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/e823cd8e-b3e3-40d8-8586-4f132e98f252 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000 4030 no full Call Centre: The Musical Call Centre: The Musical Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “Call Centre: The Musical” - That’s right, Adeel and Jono sing in this one…and it’s only episode 3. Based on a “Musical Comedy” prompt, they spin a tale about a bored call centre employee who meets an interesting voice over the phone, only to fall head over ears in love. Get ready for an a cappella’va time!

]]> <p>“Call Centre: The Musical” - That’s right, Adeel and Jono sing in this one…and it’s only episode 3. Based on a “Musical Comedy” prompt, they spin a tale about a bored call centre employee who meets an interesting voice over the phone, only to fall head over ears in love. Get ready for an a cappella’va time!</p> e4f6b950-3f62-4e6c-bc58-e39bec2ba729 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/cf3e4996-c952-41b5-9e25-657905ff88ea Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000 4587 no full My Summer Vacation in Paris My Summer Vacation in Paris Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter “My Summer Vacation in Paris” - Try not to cringe when you hear Adeel and Jono’s “Guy Ritchie” accents! In this episode, their script dives into the world of "Action Comedy" and they shamelessly indulge in all the classic action movie tropes. The story centers around Timmy Sterling and his class presentation about a seemingly ordinary summer vacation in Paris with his dad. But as the script unfolds we see that this trip was not so ordinary after all.

]]> <p><span>“My Summer Vacation in Paris” - </span><span>Try not to cringe when you hear Adeel and Jono’s “Guy Ritchie” accents! In this episode, their script dives into the world of &#34;Action Comedy&#34; and they shamelessly indulge in all the classic action movie tropes. The story centers around Timmy Sterling and his class presentation about a seemingly ordinary summer vacation in Paris with his dad. But as the script unfolds we see that this trip was not so ordinary after all. </span></p> b47b6cff-f76c-478e-83ac-701aa3de1186 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/fa256a81-23c3-4f93-83fd-826b6bcafd52 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +0000 5221 no full The Rise and Fall of Adolf The Rise and Fall of Adolf 1 Adeel Shamsi & Jono Hunter Adeel and Jono's first episode tackles the prompt "slapstick comedy." Their script follows a slapstick actor's quest for seriousness, leading him to embody the role of history's most brutal dictator. Brace yourself for a hilarious collision of comedy and ambition in this captivating short film script.

]]> <p><span>Adeel and Jono&#39;s first episode tackles the prompt &#34;slapstick comedy.&#34; Their script follows a slapstick actor&#39;s quest for seriousness, leading him to embody the role of history&#39;s most brutal dictator. Brace yourself for a hilarious collision of comedy and ambition in this captivating short film script.</span></p> 5d2d6282-5723-4019-942d-d9033b175614 https://redcircle.com/shows/de813d62-c4a8-4ec9-bef4-2b1316bede1b/episodes/7c0a95ea-1b91-4a6d-b552-3152998eec25 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:17:58 +0000 3366 yes