The Soft-Boiled Detective

The Soft-Boiled Detective
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In 2420, HBD, a soft-hearted detective, teams up with Tiffany, a sardonic crematory operator who is targeted by the triad, to take on an organized crime dynasty to solve the murder of his childhood friend.

Episodes

  1. 05/07/2022

    Romancing the Stone

    When HBD's sister, Harriet, debuts her first novel, she invites HBD and Tiffany to the release party. At the party, they find themselves caught up in a mystery. Title Reference: It's both a reference to the 1984 film of the same name and the jewelers' jargon "romancing the stone." It refers to a step in preparing a gem for use in jewelry. Trigger Warning: The Soft-Boiled Detective contains content that may be alarming or upsetting to some listeners. There are depictions of violence and murder, frank portrayals of sexuality, discussions of abuse and mental illness, and adult language. Episodes may contain sudden gunshot sounds. Whenever you're feeling ready and able, we hope you'll join us. Written, Directed, and Produced by Kat Walker Shea Music Composed by Mike Formanski Sound Design by Silentbyte Studio Cast HBD: BK Dawson Tiffany Coffindaffer: Kat Walker Shea Harriet Demetrius: SarahJeen François Marz Starbird: Casper Oliver Richard Li: Jeremy Griffith Jerry Wilson: Casper Oliver Caifei Xie: Rachanee Lumayno Transcript

    21 min

  2. 04/22/2022

    Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye

    Tiffany and Megan say goodbye to their father in their own unique way. Title Reference: Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye is a song by Leonard Cohen. Trigger Warning: The Soft-Boiled Detective contains content that may be alarming or upsetting to some listeners. There are depictions of violence and murder, frank portrayals of sexuality, discussions of abuse and mental illness, and adult language. Episodes may contain sudden gunshot sounds. In this episode are discussions of domestic abuse and violence against romantic partners. There’s also a character that explores police corruption and abuse. Whenever you're feeling ready and able, we hope you'll join us. Written, Directed, and Produced by Kat Walker Shea Music Composed by Mike Formanski Sound Design by Silentbyte Studio Cast HBD: BK Dawson Tiffany Coffindaffer: Kat Walker Shea Megan Coffindaffer: Marnie Warner Magnolia Veil: Vyn Vox Funeral Director: Socks Whitmore Transcript

    13 min

  3. 04/08/2022

    Pardon Me, I’ve Got Someone to Kill

    While investigating Caridad's murder, Tiffany must confront someone from her past. Title Reference: It's a nod to the song Pardon Me (I’ve Got Someone to Kill) by Johnny Paycheck. Trigger Warning: The Soft-Boiled Detective contains content that may be alarming or upsetting to some listeners. There are depictions of violence and murder, frank portrayals of sexuality, discussions of abuse and mental illness, and adult language. Episodes may contain sudden gunshot sounds. In this episode, there discussion of domestic abuse and violence against romantic partners. There is also a character that explores police corruption and abuse. Whenever you're feeling ready and able, we hope you'll join us. Written, Directed, and Produced by Kat Walker Shea Music Composed by Mike Formanski Sound Design by Silentbyte Studio Cast HBD: BK Dawson Tiffany Coffindaffer: Kat Walker Shea Hans Schmidt: BK Dawson Luís Tamayo Vásquez: Jorge Luis Figueroa Chad Coffindaffer: Cory Koehler Megan Coffindaffer: Marnie Warner Benito Diaz: Samuel Fuentes Gilberto Diaz: Isaias Miranda Joana Oliveira: Fernanda Haiabe Police Officer: Casper Oliver Transcript

    18 min

  4. 03/25/2022

    The Ballad of Caridad Ortiz

    HBD and Tiffany are called to the Digital Morgue to solve a murder that may be connected to Tiffany's past. Title Reference: It was inspired by The Ballad of the Shape of Things by Blossom Dearie. Trigger Warning: The Soft-Boiled Detective contains content that may be alarming or upsetting to some listeners. There are depictions of violence and murder, frank portrayals of sexuality, discussions of abuse and mental illness, and adult language. Episodes may contain sudden gunshot sounds. In this episode, there are discussions of domestic abuse and violence against romantic partners. There’s a scene that takes place right before a woman is murdered. Although her death does not happen on screen, it may still be upsetting to hear. The time stamps for this scene are 14:10 - 14:35. There is also a character that explores police corruption and abuse. Stay tuned for a trailer for Ashlee Craft's Finley & the Chaos Crew after the episode! Written, Directed, and Produced by Kat Walker Shea Music Composed by Mike Formanski Sound Design by Silentbyte Studio Cast HBD: BK Dawson Tiffany Coffindaffer: Kat Walker Shea Hans Schmidt: BK Dawson Nova Sagittarii: Socks Whitmore Luís Tamayo Vásquez: Jorge Luis Figueroa Caridad Ortiz: Claudia Vecchi Dragon Head Erxin Du: Lucia Xu Jimmy the Chair: Nathan Woltering Caifei Xie: Rachanee Lumayno Man's Voice: Cory Koehler Transcript

    20 min

  5. 03/11/2022

    Be Careful, It’s My Heart

    HBD's old flame comes back into town. Title Reference: Be Careful, It's My Heart is a song written by Irving Berlin. It has been performed by Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. Trigger Warning: The Soft-Boiled Detective contains content that may be alarming or upsetting to some listeners. There are depictions of violence and murder, frank portrayals of sexuality, discussions of abuse and mental illness, and adult language. Episodes may contain sudden gunshot sounds. Written, Directed, and Produced by Kat Walker Shea Music Composed by Mike Formanski Sound Design by Silentbyte Studio Cast HBD: BK Dawson Tiffany Coffindaffer: Kat Walker Shea Hans Schmidt: BK Dawson Nova Sagittarii: Socks Whitmore Gilda Hayworth: Vyn Vox Francesca Du: Jade V Robinson Dragon Head Erxin Du: Lucia Xu Jimmy the Chair: Nathan Woltering Server: Adam Lloyd Robot: Kat Walker Shea Transcript

    23 min

  6. 02/25/2022

    Mambo Italiano

    When the infamous mobster Bonifacio Sartini appears at a local nightclub, HBD might find a much needed lead on Atland's murder. Title Reference: Mambo Italiano is a song written by Bob Merrill in 1954 for Rosemary Clooney. Trigger Warning: The Soft-Boiled Detective contains content that may be alarming or upsetting to some listeners. There are depictions of violence and murder, frank portrayals of sexuality, discussions of abuse and mental illness, and adult language. Episodes may contain sudden gunshot sounds. Written, Directed, and Produced by Kat Walker Shea Music Composed by Mike Formanski Sound Design by Silentbyte Studio Cast HBD: BK Dawson Tiffany Coffindaffer: Kat Walker Shea Hans Schmidt: BK Dawson Nova Sagittarii: Socks Whitmore Zylah Sagittarii: Tarra Ward/Miche Arts Bonifacio Sartini: Gondre Lewis Francesca Du: Jade V Robinson Dragon Head Erxin Du: Lucia Xu Jimmy the Chair: Nathan Woltering Caifei Xie: Rachanee Lumayno Bouncer Bot: Kat Walker Shea Transcript

    19 min

  7. 02/16/2022

    Birth Astride of a Grave

    When HBD's best friend Atland is killed, HBD must set out to find out exactly who is behind it. Title Reference: A quote from Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. “They give birth astride of a grave, the light gleams an instant, then it's night once more.” Trigger Warning: The Soft-Boiled Detective contains content that may be alarming or upsetting to some listeners. There are depictions of violence and murder, frank portrayals of sexuality, discussions of abuse and mental illness, and adult language. Episodes may contain sudden gunshot sounds. Written, Directed, and Produced by Kat Walker Shea Music Composed by Mike Formanski Sound Design by Silentbyte Studio Cast HBD: BK Dawson Tiffany: Kat Walker Shea Hans: BK Dawson Jimmy the Chair: Nathan Woltering Pesci the Hot Plate: Gondre Lewis Dirge: Socks Whitmore Francesca Du: Jade V Robinson Dragon Head Erxin Du: Lucia Xu Atland Rockford: Tim Briggs Robot Voice: Socks Whitmore Delivery Bot: Adam Lloyd Borg Phone, Fridge, and Grieving Mother: Kat Walker Shea Transcript

    20 min
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In 2420, HBD, a soft-hearted detective, teams up with Tiffany, a sardonic crematory operator who is targeted by the triad, to take on an organized crime dynasty to solve the murder of his childhood friend.

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    The Soft-Boiled Detective
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  • Episodes
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