RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_fc673091-784d-4586-a4da-e6380cd522f9 -- Rendered At Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:55:22 +0000 Kicking the Bucket https://redcircle.com/shows/kickingthebucket en-US All rights reserved. Andee Kinzy Growing old together was the plan. Dying together? That part’s improvised. | Kicking the Bucket is an immersive fiction dramedy about love, aging, and winging it at the end of life. Dolores and Howard have decided to die with dignity, but they’re not exactly sure how. This darkly funny multicast series explores elder care, autonomy, caregiving, and the awkward, tender moments in between. | Created by award-winning artist Andee Kinzy, Kicking the Bucket blends humor and heartbreak, building to a choose-your-own-ending finale. | Content warning: Alzheimer’s, cancer, and end-of-life decision-making. | More + full credits at improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast | This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. fc673091-784d-4586-a4da-e6380cd522f9 Subscribe to Exclusive Content ✨ Growing old together was the plan. Dying together? That part’s improvised.

KICKING THE BUCKET is an immersive fiction dramedy about love, aging, and winging it at the end of life.

Dolores and Howard have decided to die with dignity. But they’re not exactly sure how. This darkly funny multicast serial podcast explores elder care, autonomy, caregiving, and all the awkward, tender moments in between.

Created by award-winning artist Andee Kinzy, KTB turns taboo topics into conversation. Each 20-minute episode blends humor and heartbreak, building to a bold, choose-your-own-ending finale.


⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: Alzheimer’s, cancer, and end-of-life decision-making.


🌐 MORE INFO: https://improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast


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🎙️ CAST

Mimi Strum & Richard Gartner as Dolores & Howard

Also featuring: Kendra L. Franklin, Mical Trejo, Kelli Bland, Chiara McCarty, Ivy Le, Dana Wing Lau, Vivian Glazier, Cynthia Preston & Shaun Conde


🎬 CREDITS

Written/Produced/Directed: Andee Kinzy

Producer & Casting: Dana Wing Lau

Sound Design, Mixing, Mastering: Hemlock Creek Productions (Marisa Ewing & Melissa Pons)

Dialogue Editing: Hemlock Creek Productions

Marketing: Chiara McCarty

Podcast Club Producer: Chloé Carcamo

Studio Recording: Northshore Media Productions (Austin, TX) | Engineer: Kevin Chin


🔹 This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance.


#AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #Aging #Caregiving #Caregivers #EndOfLife #ElderCare

]]> serial yes Andee Kinzy andee@improvedarts.org no trailer Trailer: An Introduction from the Creator Trailer: An Introduction from the Creator 1 Andee Kinzy Creator Andee Kinzy introduces Kicking the Bucket, a new fiction podcast about aging, caregiving, and end-of-life autonomy. With eight richly sound-designed episodes featuring a stellar cast aged 34 to a well-seasoned 92, this audio dramedy is a TV series for your ears. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And you get to choose how the story ends. Because the end is just the beginning. NOTE: Kicking the Bucket is on the festival circuit — but you can still sneak a peek. Visit improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast to request an Early Access code and listen before the official debut. | Featuring the voices of: Mimi Strum, Richard Gartner, Kendra L. Franklin, Mical Trejo, Kelli Bland, Chiara McCarty, Ivy Le, Dana Wing Lau, Vivian Glazier, Cynthia Preston, and Shaun Conde. | Created by award-winning artists: Andee Kinzy, Dana Wing Lau, Marisa Ewing & Melissa Pons of Hemlock Creek Productions, Chiara McCarty, Chloé Carcamo, and Kevin Chin of Northshore Media Productions. | Themes include: Alzheimer’s, cancer, and death. | Learn more: improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast | This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kickingthebucket/exclusive-content FOR YOUR EARS ONLY

Kicking the Bucket is on the festival circuit — but you can still sneak a peek. Visit improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast to request an Early Access code and listen before the official debut.



✨ Creator Andee Kinzy introduces KICKING THE BUCKET, a new fiction podcast about aging, caregiving, and end-of-life autonomy.

With 8 richly sound-designed episodes and a stellar cast aged 34 to 92, this audio dramedy is a TV series for your ears. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And you get to choose how the story ends.


⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: Alzheimer’s, cancer, and end-of-life decision-making. 


🌐 MORE INFO: https://improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast


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🎙️ CAST

Mimi Strum & Richard Gartner as Dolores & Howard

Also featuring: Kendra L. Franklin, Mical Trejo, Kelli Bland, Chiara McCarty, Ivy Le, Dana Wing Lau, Vivian Glazier, Cynthia Preston & Shaun Conde


🎬 CREDITS

Written/Produced/Directed: Andee Kinzy

Producer & Casting: Dana Wing Lau

Sound Design, Mixing, Mastering: Hemlock Creek Productions (Marisa Ewing & Melissa Pons)

Dialogue Editing: Hemlock Creek Productions

Marketing: Chiara McCarty

Podcast Club Producer: Chloé Carcamo

Studio Recording: Northshore Media Productions (Austin, TX) | Engineer: Kevin Chin


🔹 This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance.


#AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #Aging #Caregiving #EndOfLife #ElderCare #NewPodcast #PodcastRecommendations



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/kickingthebucket/exclusive-content]]> <p><strong>FOR YOUR EARS ONLY</strong></p><p><em> Kicking the Bucket</em> is on the festival circuit — but you can still sneak a peek. Visit <a href="https://improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast" rel="nofollow">improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast</a> to request an Early Access code and listen before the official debut.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>✨ Creator Andee Kinzy introduces KICKING THE BUCKET, a new fiction podcast about aging, caregiving, and end-of-life autonomy.</p><p>With 8 richly sound-designed episodes and a stellar cast aged 34 to 92, this audio dramedy is a TV series for your ears. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. And you get to choose how the story ends.</p><p><br></p><p>⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: Alzheimer’s, cancer, and end-of-life decision-making. </p><p><br></p><p>🌐 MORE INFO:<a href="https://improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast" rel="nofollow"> https://improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>—-------</p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ CAST</p><p>Mimi Strum &amp; Richard Gartner as Dolores &amp; Howard</p><p>Also featuring: Kendra L. Franklin, Mical Trejo, Kelli Bland, Chiara McCarty, Ivy Le, Dana Wing Lau, Vivian Glazier, Cynthia Preston &amp; Shaun Conde</p><p><br></p><p>🎬 CREDITS</p><p>Written/Produced/Directed: Andee Kinzy</p><p>Producer &amp; Casting: Dana Wing Lau</p><p>Sound Design, Mixing, Mastering: Hemlock Creek Productions (Marisa Ewing &amp; Melissa Pons)</p><p>Dialogue Editing: Hemlock Creek Productions</p><p>Marketing: Chiara McCarty</p><p>Podcast Club Producer: Chloé Carcamo</p><p>Studio Recording: Northshore Media Productions (Austin, TX) | Engineer: Kevin Chin</p><p><br></p><p>🔹 This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department. ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance.</p><p><br></p><p>#AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #Aging #Caregiving #EndOfLife #ElderCare #NewPodcast #PodcastRecommendations</p><br/><br/>Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/kickingthebucket/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/kickingthebucket/exclusive-content</a> 37cb9998-fa30-4c8a-8ec6-148a38e0dcc6 http://improvedarts.org/kickingthebucketpodcast Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:13:00 +0000 94 no