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.
A collection of hilarious stories from Poolesville, Maryland.
All from the twisted mind of Mike Sacks.
SEASON 1 : STANLAND
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.
Written by Mike Sacks and S.G. Wilson.
SEASON 2: RANDY
Before Stan, there was Randy. Randy! is a self-published memoir of a Maryland thirty-something jerk found by author Mike Sacks at a garage sale and re-published here for you. The audio was captured by the struggling poet and novelist Noah B., who is embedded in the mind and lifestyle of a perversely unexceptional American asshole named Randy. Like Pale Fire if it were about a Danny McBride-style fuck-up, the story is both unmoored from time and eerily prescient of our own—one so stupid and unbelievable that it requires a writer like Mike Sacks to bring it to light.
Written by Mike Sacks.
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Randy “dark jams” in his bathtub for newspaper comic-strip ideas.
Valuable relationship advice from Randy!
Randy explains why he doesn’t “do pot”.
Noah and Randy take an amazing day trip into Washington DC.
Randy is played by Dave Willis
Noah is played by Eric Jason Martin
Created & written by Mike Sacks
Edited by Rob Schulte & Steven Waters
Binge all 11 episodes of Randy! by joining Enter StanLand on Apple Podcasts.
Note: Randy was written and produced years ago. Some of his opinions are not exactly PC by today’s standards. Sorry about that.
Want more from Mike Sacks?
Check out StanLand, feat. Rhea Seehorn, Bobby Moynihan, Steve Little, Jon Hamm, Timm Sharp, Lauren Adams, and more.
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