Not In My Backyard

Zach Stewart, Holly Ritchie, Kimi Jackson
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Hosts Zach Stewart, Holly Ritchie, and Kimi Jackson improvise in character as hosts of a true crime podcast in which they get to the bottom of the so-called ”crimes” in their quaint, nonsensical town.

  1. 08/07/2025

    Marcello Is In a Gang

    On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, Shona reveals that her husband Marcello is in a gang, and our heroic neighborhood sleuths get to the bottom of it. Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape:  "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    56 min

  2. 07/31/2025

    Prom Police!

    On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang chaperone the local high school prom, as they do every year. This year, however, Shona's daughter Tinnifer is in attendance, giving Shona some major feelings. Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape:  "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    57 min

  3. 07/24/2025

    Stephanie Needs a Wedding Date

    On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang try to find a date for a wedding Stephanie is going to TONIGHT. Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape:  "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    46 min

  4. 07/17/2025

    The Hot New Theatre Show: "Booth!"

    On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to get tickets to the sold-out new play in town: Booth! Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape:  "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    1 hr

  5. 07/10/2025

    The Great Horse Race

    On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang decides which horse to bet on at the annual Great Horse Race. Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape:  "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    52 min

  6. 05/22/2025

    The Erotica Author's Stalker

    On today's episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang tries to get to the bottom of who's been sending "threatening" letters to Shona's cousin before her upcoming visit. Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape: "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    49 min

  7. 05/15/2025

    A Breakdancer Stole Dick's Ancestral Coat

    On today's special episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang investigate who stole Dick's coat as he was participating in the town breakdancing championships. Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape: "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    54 min

  8. 05/08/2025

    There's a Fire in the Woods!

    On today's special episode of Not In My Backyard, the gang ventures into the mysterious (and surprisingly crowded) woods to get to the bottom of a fire Dick saw out there. Not In My Backyard is an improvised true crime comedy podcast in which hosts Dick Smittens (Zach Stewart), Stephanie Mortadella (Holly Ritchie), and Shona Clydesdale (Kimi Jackson) investigate the crime and corruption in their small town, but things may not be as nefarious as these 3 nonsensical sleuths always believe.   Music in Cafe Soundscape: "Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Music in Opening Segment: "Comfortable Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Music in Restaurant Soundscape: "Backbay Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Restaurant Ambience Tandoori.mp3 by digifishmusic -- https://freesound.org/s/33392/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    42 min
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Hosts Zach Stewart, Holly Ritchie, and Kimi Jackson improvise in character as hosts of a true crime podcast in which they get to the bottom of the so-called ”crimes” in their quaint, nonsensical town.

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  • Creator
    Zach Stewart, Holly Ritchie, Kimi Jackson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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