13 episodes

Doctor Aloysius Freeman and Professor Allela Freeman present hidden figures in the American story. As the initial sparks of the American Revolution catch flame, Jupiter Nameless is a man between worlds. On the one hand, he has access to all the wealth, wisdom, and privilege of Monticello, home to Thomas Jefferson, who is something of a mentor and patron for Jupiter. On the other hand, Jupiter is Jefferson’s slave. When a common errand suddenly goes awry, Jupiter finds himself facing something he’s never seen before: some new sort of blight that turns men rabid. Faced with slave catchers on one side and murderous, blighted hordes on the other, Jupiter and Jefferson must work together to save themselves and whoever hasn’t yet been turned. 

Pale Columbia Just Likely Productions

    • Fiction
    • 5.0 • 26 Ratings

Doctor Aloysius Freeman and Professor Allela Freeman present hidden figures in the American story. As the initial sparks of the American Revolution catch flame, Jupiter Nameless is a man between worlds. On the one hand, he has access to all the wealth, wisdom, and privilege of Monticello, home to Thomas Jefferson, who is something of a mentor and patron for Jupiter. On the other hand, Jupiter is Jefferson’s slave. When a common errand suddenly goes awry, Jupiter finds himself facing something he’s never seen before: some new sort of blight that turns men rabid. Faced with slave catchers on one side and murderous, blighted hordes on the other, Jupiter and Jefferson must work together to save themselves and whoever hasn’t yet been turned. 

    Prologue: Monticello Letters of Correspondence

    Prologue: Monticello Letters of Correspondence

    With special permission from Thomas Jefferson’s estate, we reproduce here for the first time a wonderful trove of correspondence from the days immediately leading up to the Fall of Monticello.This group of letters gives us insight into the minds and dealings of Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin in the days prior to their harrowing adventure on Jefferson’s mountain top plantation. However, it also sheds light on others who were part of the tale, namely the bounty hunter Lillian Method and...

    • 2 min
    Chapter One: "For The Return of Jupiter"

    Chapter One: "For The Return of Jupiter"

    How does the simple transport and sale of a dead slave’s corpse turn into a death-defying flight for freedom?Easier than you might think.Doctors Aloysius and Allella Freeman turn back the pages of time, taking you to revolutionary era Monticello, where Jupiter Nameless—favored servant and protege of Thomas Jefferson—suddenly finds himself a hunted runaway.His master will no doubt be looking for him, but Jupiter has bigger problems at hand: the one place he would flee for freedom is overrun wi...

    • 18 min
    Chapter Two: “That Means You’re Still Alive”

    Chapter Two: “That Means You’re Still Alive”

    How can one explain the impossible to those unwilling to hear?On the run from the blight, Jupiter has a surprising reunion, followed quickly by an even more surprising encounter.As Jupiter navigates a tense new situation, Jefferson welcomes Ben Franklin and his apprentice, Fiona Pratt, to Monticello.Wine and conversation flow freely, but something is amiss, and their revelries may soon come to an abrupt end.READ: Chapter Two, "That Means You're Still Alive"LISTEN: Ballad Of The Bounty HunterJ...

    • 27 min
    Chapter Three: "It Damned Sure Ain't from Cheating at Craps"

    Chapter Three: "It Damned Sure Ain't from Cheating at Craps"

    What's one to do when disaster looms, but everyone around you is too slow to see it? Jupiter and Jefferson maneuver against each other, and Franklin, Kaine, and Fiona try to keep pace. All the while, the blight is loose in Monticello's slave quarters. In short order, fine wine isn't the only red that will spill tonight. Support the Show.CAST & CREWAloysius, Jupiter Nameless - Eric AustinAllela, Fiona Pratt, Gertrude Redd - Kate PiattiLillian Method, Carmela Kaine, Veronica ...

    • 26 min
    Chapter Four: "We Tumbled Dice Many a Time"

    Chapter Four: "We Tumbled Dice Many a Time"

    When it all starts to come apart, do you save yourself, or does honor demand you help others? The blight breaks loose, and now Monticello's fine, polite tapestry is unraveling. With life on the line, new alliances form and old bonds are tested. Support the Show.CAST & CREWAloysius, Jupiter Nameless - Eric AustinAllela, Fiona Pratt, Gertrude Redd - Kate PiattiLillian Method, Carmela Kaine, Veronica Delmonaco - Hannah SchoonerThomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Arch Porter - Ryan...

    • 27 min
    Advertisement: Kaine Capital

    Advertisement: Kaine Capital

    A word from our sponsor.Support the Show.CAST & CREWAloysius, Jupiter Nameless - Eric AustinAllela, Fiona Pratt, Gertrude Redd - Kate PiattiLillian Method, Carmela Kaine, Veronica Delmonaco - Hannah SchoonerThomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Arch Porter - Ryan KnowlesOther roles played by the cast.Original Music Arrangements - Jackie PrestiLyrics and Lead Vocals - Ryan KnowlesGuitar and Mandolin - Bob RoseChorus Singers - Robin Campbell, Jackie Presti, Lindsay RoseAudio Production and S...

    • 48 sec

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
26 Ratings

26 Ratings

Ferfer73 ,

Awesome Show

A must listen

JoeCast ,

Fascinating and nice production

I enjoyed episode 2 (“Jupiter”) and I appreciated the introduction by the professors/ lecturers. Interesting story, great voices, and the music is something extra to enjoy 👍🏻

Koanism ,

Fun historical horror

Interested to see where this story goes.

Top Podcasts In Fiction

Someone Is Killing The Wolfhounds
Voyage Media
The Last City
Wondery
Dead Space: Deep Cover
Bloody FM
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys
The Sleepy Bookshelf
Slumber Studios
Midnight Burger
Business Goose Media