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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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.
StanLand is a five-part satirical audio series featuring Rhea Seehorn, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Little, Timm Sharp, Jon Hamm, John Waters, and more.
When cynical podcaster Melanie Hughes (Rhea Seehorn) 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 Ikea wardrobe… and ends in a magical realm slowly being swallowed up by fast food chains, retail shopping, and vape stores.
Enter Zyngia: once a land of wonder, ruled by a talking lion (Steve Little), now a cautionary tale of what happens when fantasy meets modern consumerism.
At the center of it all? Stan Little (Bobby Moynihan). 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.
Written by Mike Sacks and S.G. Wilson.
Brought to you by The Sonar Network and Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this bonus episode, producers Marianna and Michael sit down with writer Mike Sacks for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes interview about the origins and creative process behind StanLand. Mike shares how the idea for the show evolved over decades, blending personal inspiration, fantasy tropes, and real-world capitalism. We discuss character development, Mike’s collaboration with co-writer S.G. Wilson, and their unique approach to writing specifically for audio.
Stay tuned for the Stanland spinoff miniseries Dungeons and Deadbeats, which comes out out right here FREE next week!
And for more StanLand goodies, including more interviews with Mike and the rest of the cast and crew subscribe to Enter StanLand on Appe Podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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