Madmen Cross The Water

Sons of Town Hall
  • 4.8 (19)
  • FICTION
  • UPDATED MONTHLY

Madmen Cross The Water is a fiction podcast following the exploits of an early 1900s folk duo with a mythical origin story. Hosted by Sons of Town Hall superfan Elias B. Worthington, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the globetrotting pair’s misadventures, underpinned by witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score. Madmen Cross The Water is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.

Episodes

  1. Of Sausage And Song - Ep11

    JUN 24

    Of Sausage And Song - Ep11

    George and Josiah find brief and unpleasant employment in a Düsseldorf sausage factory. featuring the songs 'Honest Man', 'The Sausage Song' and 'Cobblers Hill' Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Giorgio Spiegelfeld - Max Schlosser Hilda - Claudia Bloch Lena Lange - Lilli Bloch Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    33 min
  2. Three Is A Crowd - Ep10

    MAY 13

    Three Is A Crowd - Ep10

    The boys rescue a Brazilian castaway who nearly breaks up the band. Featuring the song “Mutiny” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Tiago - Tiago Arrais Bernardo Barbosa - Estêvão Queiroga Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    41 min
  3. Fight Like A Frenchman - Ep9

    APR 15

    Fight Like A Frenchman - Ep9

    Sons of Town Hall are hired to help repaint the Eiffel Tower and nearly become Olympic wrestlers for France. Featuring the songs "Brothers" & “Je Vous Aime” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Vincent Taurelle - piano on 'Je Vous Aime' Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    38 min
  4. Double Stomp and Double Servings - Ep8

    MAR 11

    Double Stomp and Double Servings - Ep8

    It turns out Josiah has a soft spot for cured meat and wine, forcing George to stage an intervention. Featuring the song: “Not Cerveza” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Maria - Lourdes Kerr Spanish Local #1 - Charlie Roth Spanish Local #2 - Maite Redondo Cladera Spanish Local #3 - Tiago Arrais Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    28 min
  5. Pilgrims In Pamplona - Ep7

    FEB 11

    Pilgrims In Pamplona - Ep7

    Our host Elias goes on location to Spain to relive George and Josiah’s failed attempt leading religious pilgrims along the Camino Santiago. Featuring the song “The Lion's Paw” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Spanish Pilgrim #1 - Al Hazan Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. Also features the song 'Louise' from The Adventures of The Sons of Town Hall album. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    39 min
  6. Ella The Acrobat pt. II (the conclusion) - Ep6

    JAN 28

    Ella The Acrobat pt. II (the conclusion) - Ep6

    George and Josiah meet their match in Mario the mustachioed Master of Ceremonies, and their love for Ella comes crashing down. Featuring the song “New Orleans” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    36 min
  7. Ella The Acrobat pt. I - Ep5

    JAN 14

    Ella The Acrobat pt. I - Ep5

    Our heroes join the circus in New Orleans and fall most tragically for the star of the show, Ella the astonishing acrobat. Featuring the song “New Orleans” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    28 min
  8. Like A Banjo In A Haystack - Ep4

    12/03/2024

    Like A Banjo In A Haystack - Ep4

    George and Josiah make a most surprising discovery in an Oklahoma hayloft. Featuring the song “In My Arms Once More” Cast of characters: Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley The singing voice of Karl - Jeffrey Martin Fiddle on 'In My Arms Once More' by Sara Watkins Additional banjo by Tim Dowling, courtesy of Police Dog Hogan Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    27 min
  9. The White Whale - Ep3

    11/12/2024

    The White Whale - Ep3

    Sons of Town Hall show us what not to do at sea Featuring the song “Whalebone” Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    25 min
  10. How To Build A Boat - Ep2

    10/15/2024

    How To Build A Boat - Ep2

    We meet our handsome heroes. Then they meet each other and hatch a most audacious plan. Featuring the songs “Wild Winds” and "How To Build A Boat" Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music. To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    24 min
  11. Introduction - Ep1

    09/06/2024

    Introduction - Ep1

    Our host, Elias B. Worthington, appeals to the gods to bless this project and his microphone Featuring the song “Gods”. Listen to Sons of Town Hall wherever you stream music To help support this project and get early access to episodes and music, become a member of our PATREON Follow Sons of Town Hall on Instagram Make friends with Sons of Town on Facebook Buy Sons of Town Hall Vinyl and other merchandise Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino, whose adventures inspired us to dream

    8 min
  • 11 Episodes

4.8
out of 5
19 Ratings

About

Madmen Cross The Water is a fiction podcast following the exploits of an early 1900s folk duo with a mythical origin story. Hosted by Sons of Town Hall superfan Elias B. Worthington, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the globetrotting pair’s misadventures, underpinned by witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score. Madmen Cross The Water is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.

Information

  • Creator
    Sons of Town Hall
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Sons of Town Hall
  • Show Website
    Madmen Cross The Water

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