St. Joseph's Non-Catholic School for Disobedient Children: A Serialized, Narrative Podcast

Jeffrey Stark
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Fifteen-year-old Evan Roberts isn’t a bad kid, far from it. He just made a mistake—a costly mistake. After a game of “Truth or Dare” goes awry, Evan finds himself sentenced to a year at St. Joseph’s Non-Catholic School for Disobedient Children, a reform school where children are whipped into shape. Literally. Plunged into a horrifying existence of fear, pain, humiliation, and misery, Evan wonders: Can he stay sane? This podcast is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

  1. MAR 19

    Episode 17

    In this concluding episode of St. Joseph’s, Evan recounts the events that ultimately led to his current position at the school—and determines what he must do next. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    46 min

  2. MAR 12

    Episode 16

    Evan writes about his return to his neighborhood public high school in New Hampshire and the culture shock it entailed, all while he struggles to adjust to the changes at home. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    52 min

  3. MAR 5

    Episode 15

    Evan recalls his return home upon the conclusion of the 2010-2011 school year—and his unexpected new family dynamic. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    52 min

  4. FEB 26

    Episode 14

    Years later, during the Covid-19 lockdowns of 2020, Evan begins writing again. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    34 min

  5. FEB 19

    Episode 13: December 11, 2010 - April 17, 2011

    Nathaniel makes a decision that causes Evan’s life to spiral out of control. Forced to relocate his journal to the library, Evan watches his world constrict even further. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    35 min

  6. FEB 12

    Episode 12: November 4 - December 6, 2010

    Evan's roommate Nathaniel, who disappeared seemingly disappeared from Planet Earth following his break for freedom, re-appears. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    37 min

  7. FEB 5

    Episode 11: October 10 - November 3, 2010

    Punishments intensify, homework loads skyrocket, and a terrifying attack during a blackout forces Evan to confront just how vulnerable he truly is. As he continues to lose control of his life, Evan’s thoughts turn to his past. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    53 min

  8. JAN 29

    Episode 10: October 1 - 9, 2010

    Evan’s roommate Nathaniel makes a break for freedom. This podcast is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

    21 min
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Fifteen-year-old Evan Roberts isn’t a bad kid, far from it. He just made a mistake—a costly mistake. After a game of “Truth or Dare” goes awry, Evan finds himself sentenced to a year at St. Joseph’s Non-Catholic School for Disobedient Children, a reform school where children are whipped into shape. Literally. Plunged into a horrifying existence of fear, pain, humiliation, and misery, Evan wonders: Can he stay sane? This podcast is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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