No Holmes Barred!

No Holmes Barred - a radio show podcast about serial killer H.H. Holmes
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From Daniel Ciarrocchi - the mind that brought you Jeopardy! Season 39, Episode 156 - comes a hilarious new radio-drama podcast: the unusual tale of H.H. Holmes— America’s first serial killer. Chicago, 1893: While the world is waiting for the Fair, a different kind of architect is building his own exhibition… a MURDER CASTLE! The SPECTACULAR, SENSATIONAL, TRAGICALLY ACCURATE dramedy recounting the TURMOIL, TERROR, & TURBULENCE of H.H. HOLMES’s maniacal KILLING SPREE over Chicago’s 1893 WORLD COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION!

Episodes

  1. 07/10/2024

    No Holmes Barred, Episode 9: Founder's Syndrome

    Holmes reveals his motives and prepares for his reckoning; The Planners wax philosophical about their achievements and imminent crossroads ahead. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Episode 9 of No Holmes Barred, “Founder’s Syndrome” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes Sam Sessa as Daniel Burnham Dave Heilker as Olmsted Jacob DeNobel as Atwood and Father McCabe Robby Priego as The Newsboy and Detective Gary Willy Landon as Detective Geyer Steve Bortz as Father McCabe Allison Robicelli as Alice Pitezel Megan Perkins as Nellie Pitezel Matthew Richardson as Richardson and Coroner Tom Colegrove as Narrator Additional credits: Unlocking Security Door.wav by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/43707/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; Coke and Ice by iainmccurdy -- https://freesound.org/s/636471/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; http://www.musopen.com/faq.html ; 90 min river ambiance 220905_0526.ogg by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/658880/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; 2019209_flamingos.wav by dobroide -- https://freesound.org/s/496891/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; chilean_flamingo.wav by soundbytez -- https://freesound.org/s/111039/ -- License: Attribution 3.0; Australian Magpie - Gymnorhina tibicen - Squawk 1.wav by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/42793/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Australian Magpie - Gymnorhina Tibicen - Carroling.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/42189/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; footsteps wooden floor loop.wav by sinatra314 -- https://freesound.org/s/58454/ -- License: Attribution 3.0; S Disapproval - .wav by Processaurus -- https://freesound.org/s/440087/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; Meh_1.wav by DavBlahBlah -- https://freesound.org/s/632297/ -- License: Attribution 4.0; "Wakka Wakka," “Busybody," and "Isolation Waltz" by Bryan Teoh; "Mind Chaos" by Kevin McLeod; "Bleu" by Komiku.

    43 min

  2. 07/10/2024

    No Holmes Barred, Episode 8: "Chicago P.D. & Porkery"

    Holmes puts his escape plan into motion, with help from the Pitezel family; Prendergast takes responsibility for his actions. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Episode 8 of No Holmes Barred, “Chicago P.D. & Porkery” stars: Episode 8 of No Holmes Barred, “Chicago P.D. & Porkery” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes Matt Gall as Patrick Prendergast Jacob DeNobel as Pitezel Robby Priego as Detective Gary and Howard Willy Landon as Detective Geyer Allison Robicelli as Carrie Pitezel and Alice Pitezel Megan Perkins as Nellie Pitezel Tom Colegrove as Narrator Additional credits: Locking Handcuffs.wav by ScottHurly -- https://freesound.org/s/366563/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0; Double Action Revolver Empty Chamber.wav by shelbyshark -- https://freesound.org/s/501562/ -- License: Creative Commons 0; “Fancy Family" by Rafael Krux; "Satin Danger" by Kevin McLeod

    30 min

  3. 07/10/2024

    No Holmes Barred, Episode 7: "The Penal Gallery"

    The Planners unpack the Fair’s recent tragedies and discover the secret identity of one of their own; Holmes bonds with, and finds help from, an unlikely source; Prendergast seeks retribution. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge. Episode 7 of No Holmes Barred, “The Penal Gallery” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes and Dirtboy Sam Sessa as Daniel Burnham Matt Gall as Patrick Prendergast Dave Heilker as Olmsted and Mayor Harrison Jacob DeNobel as Atwood Steve Bortz as Hunt Alex Bond as Marion Hedgepeth Robby Priego as The Newsboy Anjy Nyquist as Mary Jenny Kessler as Adelaide Hollingsworth Matthew Richardson as Preston Tom Colegrove as Narrator Additional credits: footsteps wooden floor loop.wav by sinatra314 -- https://freesound.org/s/58454/ -- License: Attribution 3.0; “Cornfield Chase" by Rafael Krux; "Busybody” by Bryan Teoh; "Horroriffic" by Kevin McLeod

    1 min

  4. 03/27/2024

    No Holmes Barred, Episode 6: "Homeless Escargot"

    Holmes’s collectors blindside him in a sting operation; Prendergast marches to City Hall to claim his rightful position; Pitezel returns home; Emeline writes home to announce her marriage. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum. Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge. Episode 6 of No Holmes Barred, “Homeless Escargot” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes, Adolf Kraus, and Walter Vaulter Matt Gall as Patrick Prendergast Jenny Kessler as Emeline Cigrand Jacob DeNobel as Ben Pitezel Alex Bond as Ned Conner and George Chamberlain Robby Priego as The Newsboy Joe Bird as Cowie Additional Voices by Steve Bortz, Dave Heilker, Evan Kornblum, Matthew Richardson Additional credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ; “Madness of Linda” by Rafael Krux; "Sun Up, Gunned Down” by Bryan Teoh; "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by William Steffe, who I don't need to cite, because the song is old as dirt and in the public domain now (See that, Disney? It'll be ok when it happens to you).

    32 min

  5. 02/05/2024

    No Holmes Barred, Episode 5: "Slavery's Over, Go Nuts!"

    The World 's Columbian Exposition finally makes its debut, without incident—but not for long; The Planners stumble through a surprise visit from prominent civil rights activists Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge Episode 5 of No Holmes Barred, “Slavery’s Over, Go Nuts” stars: Sam Sessa as Burnham Dave Heilker as Frederick Douglass and Olmsted Al Washington as Ida B. Wells Willy Landon as Sullivan Michael Finney as Sol Bloom Steve Bortz as Hunt Jacob DeNobel as Atwood Additional Voices by Daniel Ciarrocchi, Evan Kornblum, Megan Perkins, Matthew Richardson, Alex Bond, Danielle Lohan, Steve Bortz, and Dave Heilker; and Tom Colegrove, as Derek. For more information, view Michael Finney’s documentary, 1893 Chicago’s Columbian Exposition Additionally, please visit Finney’s @Chicago .1893 on Instagram and Facebook for the AR experience, and Chicago1893.com Listen and subscribe to The Speaker Cone podcast for more of his content., including this interview with No Holmes Barred creator, Daniel Ciarrocchi Additional credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ(www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org ; Merry Go Round by Gary Edstrom; “Action Strike” and “Beginning of Conflict” by Rafael Krux; "Spring Chicken" and “Slice of Life” by Bryan Teoh; 1900s Edison Phonograph Playing Music by ProductionNow; Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    37 min

  6. 10/19/2023

    No Holmes Barred, Episode 4: Buying the Pharm

    After everything is taken from him, a livid former employee seeks to even the score with H.H. Holmes; On Christmas Eve, Holmes acts fast against a new threat to his business plans for the upcoming World Fair. Follow @NoHolmesBarred on IG https://discord.gg/WFaxqjnX No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge Episode 4 of No Holmes Barred, Buying the Pharm stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes Megan Perkins as Julia Conner and Gertie Jenny Kessler as Emeline Cigrand and Pearl Conner Alex Bond as Ned Conner David Heilker as Olmsted Jacob DeNobel as Atwood Additional credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ(www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org ; "Asking Questions" "Cornfield Chase," and "Ghost Town" by Rafael Krux; Ambush at Rattlesnake Gulch by Brian Boyko; "Night in the Castle" by Kevin MacLeod; "Think About it" and "Spring Chicken" by Bryan Teoh

    34 min

  7. 09/21/2023

    No Holmes Barred, Episode 3: "Nobody Wants to Work Anymore!"

    The Planners attempt to manage the Fair’s Woman’s Building construction, and later confront a violent obstacle; Holmes deals with a spurned debt collector; Prendergast puts his power-play in motion; and Pitezel takes the first step in getting clean. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Episode 3 of No Holmes Barred, “Nobody Wants to Work Anymore,” stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes, Dirtboy, and McElroy Sam Sessa as Burnham Jenny Kessler as Bertha Palmer Laura Doyle as Sophia Hayden Dave Heilker as Olmsted Matt Gall as Prendergast Willy Landon as Sullivan, Newsboy 2 Steve Bortz as Hunt Jacob DeNobel as Atwood, Pitezel Robby Priego as Newsboy 1 and Evan Kornblum as Erickson Additional credits: "Waiting for a Train" by Jimmie Rogers; "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ(www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org ; "Asking Questions" and "Horror Suspense" by Rafael Krux; Ambush at Rattlesnake Gulch by Brian Boyko; Horizon Flare by Alexander Nakarada

    42 min

  8. 07/05/2023

    "The Irony Wheel"

    The Planners decide on a worthy centerpiece for the World’s Columbian Exposition; Holmes begins construction of his World’s Fair Hotel, but his eerie specifications draw suspicion from his contractors.  No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Additional tracking and production, courtesy of Still Thinking Productions and The Coniferous Lounge Episode 2 of No Holmes Barred, The Irony Wheel, stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes, Dirtboy, Root, RTE, Worker 1, Worker 2, and Ferris Sam Sessa as Burnham Dave Heilker as Olmsted Willy Landon as Sullivan Steve Bortz as Hunt, Cigaretti Barnum Jacob DeNobel as Atwood, Pitezel Jenny Kessler as Engineer 3 Alex Bond as J.D. McComber and Evan Kornblum as Engineer 2 Additional credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ(www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org ; "Asking Questions" by Rafael Krux

    38 min
  9. Episode 1: “The Resurrectionists”

    04/15/2023

    Episode 1: “The Resurrectionists”

    An 18-year-old H.H. Holmes explains a harrowing incident to his landlady. The World Fair’s planners are given an impossible task. A paperboy manager vies for more in life. No Holmes Barred was written, directed, and produced by Daniel Ciarrocchi Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Evan Kornblum Episode 1 of No Holmes Barred, The Resurrectionists, stars: Daniel Ciarrocchi as H.H. Holmes, Dirtboy, and Root Sam Sessa as Burnham Dave Heilker as Olmsted Willy Landon as Sullivan and Newsboy 3 Danielle Lohan as Mrs. Brew Matt Gall as Prendergast Steve Bortz as Hunt, Guard, and Newsboy 2 Robby Priego as Newsboy 1 Jenny Kessler as Adelaide Hollingsworth and Thomas Colegrove is your Narrator Additional credits: "Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org ; "Asking Questions" by Rafael Krux

    37 min
  • 9 Episodes

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From Daniel Ciarrocchi - the mind that brought you Jeopardy! Season 39, Episode 156 - comes a hilarious new radio-drama podcast: the unusual tale of H.H. Holmes— America’s first serial killer. Chicago, 1893: While the world is waiting for the Fair, a different kind of architect is building his own exhibition… a MURDER CASTLE! The SPECTACULAR, SENSATIONAL, TRAGICALLY ACCURATE dramedy recounting the TURMOIL, TERROR, & TURBULENCE of H.H. HOLMES’s maniacal KILLING SPREE over Chicago’s 1893 WORLD COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION!

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  • Creator
    No Holmes Barred - a radio show podcast about serial killer H.H. Holmes
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 No Holmes Barred!
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