StanLand
StanLand
Podcast Description
When cynical podcaster Melanie Hughes 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 wardrobe… and ends in a magical realm slowly being destroyed by fast food chains, influencer culture, and retail-obsessed elves.Enter Zyngia: once a land of wonder, now a cautionary tale of what happens when fantasy meets modern consumerism.At the center of it all? Stan Little. 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.Brought to you by The Sonar Network and Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The series explores themes of consumerism, fantasy, and the absurdity of modern life, delving into topics such as the impact of corporate capitalism on magical worlds. Specific episodes will highlight Stan's journey in Zyngia, contrasting the enchanting aspects of the realm with the destructive influence of fast-food chains and influencer culture, as Melanie seeks to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.
When cynical podcaster Melanie Hughes 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 wardrobe… and ends in a magical realm slowly being destroyed by fast food chains, influencer culture, and retail-obsessed elves.
Enter Zyngia: once a land of wonder, now a cautionary tale of what happens when fantasy meets modern consumerism.
At the center of it all? Stan Little. 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.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network and Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
StanLand is a five-part satirical audio comedy series from Mike Sacks and S.G. Wilson, featuring Rhea Seehorn, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Little, Jon Hamm, John Waters, and more.
When podcaster Melanie Hughes (Rhea Seehorn) disappears, her abandoned recorder is discovered on the side of the road in Poolesville, Maryland. What it contains is the story of a magical portal, a once-noble fantasy realm called Zyngia, and one deeply mediocre man named Stan (Bobby Moynihan).
Zyngia was once ruled by a talking lion king. Now it’s being slowly destroyed by corporate capitalism—and it might be up to Melanie and Stan to save it… or just get the hell out.
Think: Narnia meets Eastbound & Down.
Visit www.thesonarnetwork.com/stanland for more info. Follow @stanlandseries on Instagram for updates. Full series launches Summer 2025 on The Sonar Network.
Executive Producers: The Sonar Network and Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment
Producers: Michael Mongiardi, Marianna Miniotis, Bryan DeGuire
Editing/Sound Design: Rob Schulte
Trailer Edit: Marianna Miniotis
Special Thanks to Steven Waters
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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