Sugar Maple

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Sugar Maple
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Welcome to Sugar Maple, an eight-episode fiction podcast, with an original soundtrack. Starring Fred Savage. A Fender Telecaster, rebuilt using a scrap of mysterious wood—passes by amazing circumstances to eight different owners over the years and decades. Each owner discovers the guitar and writes a single song. Terrance, our narrator, is obsessed with finding this amazing guitar of legend, and wonders if maybe the guitar writes a song using each of them? What strange pattern do the songs form? What power do they hold? And what if Terrance can't find Sugar Maple in time? Presented by Osiris Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 06/02/2022 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: Sugar Maple Live

    In this special bonus episode, we share some live performances of Sugar Maple songs and some interviews that we conducted as part of the Osiris Live road show in May. We hope you enjoy. Please listen to the songs from this episode wherever you listen to music (Apple, Spotify). And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Special thanks to our partners at Fiddlehead Brewing. The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Musical direction by Don Hart. Assistant Editor and Producer, Tom Sullivan. Ambient jams produced by Amar Sastry. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Social media director Nick Cejas.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  2. 05/17/2022

    Episode 8: Terrance Woodridge

    In the season finale, the threads collide as Terrance finds himself drawn forward in time—along with every other Sugar Maple owner—to play a concert balanced on a tipping point of destruction or creation. Backstage at a music festival unlike any other, Terrance alone has a chance to prevent or fulfill Thread Tree's grand designs ... but he's afraid he doesn't know how. Please listen to the songs from this episode wherever you listen to music (Apple, Spotify). And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Sugar Maple Episode 8 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, Michelle Hurst as Doc, Vince Phillip as “Sweet Licks” Bobby Lindro, Jo Walker as Rebecca Woodridge, Jacob Ming-Trent as Louis “Hambone” Butler, Ayo Akinsanya as Wilhelmina Butler, L Morgan Lee as Ornate Williams, Kiley Etling as Reba, Maggie Rose as Belinda Rose, Cassie Brehmer as Luann Jenkins, Stephen Saint-Felix as Quentin Gladstone, Ademide Atkintillo as Reverend Solomon, Jenn Apple as Fiona Blitzkreig, and Taylor Hicks as the singing voice of Terrance Woodridge.  “Revolover” was written by Trey Anastasio and Tom Marshall. “Paradise in a Cloud” was written by Tom Marshall and David Fenster.  The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 6 written by Ben Colmery and A.R. Moxon. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Uncloudy Day and additional music scoring by David Sayles. Assistant Editor and Producer, Tom Sullivan. Ambient jams produced by Amar Sastry. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Social media director Nick Cejas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min

  3. 05/10/2022

    Episode 7: Fiona Blitzkrieg

    It’s 1992, and a frantic Terrance tries desperately to get through to Sugar Maple's current owner: London's own Fiona Blitzkrieg, a former heavy metal darling, now a struggling addict in recovery, facing what looks like her last chance with her career, her exasperated bandmates, and her life. Terrance knows what Thread Tree wants Fiona to do with Sugar Maple when she plays her big comeback show at midnight on New Year's Eve. Can he stop her before it's too late? Please listen to the songs from this episode wherever you listen to music (Apple, Spotify). And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Sugar Maple Episode 7 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, Jenn Apple as Fiona, Tim Dowd as Steven, James Maschiovecchio as Freddie, and Theodore Sapp as Nick.  “Leviticus” was written by Tom Marshall and Anthony Krizan.  The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 6 written by Ben Colmery and A.R. Moxon. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Uncloudy Day and additional music scoring by David Sayles. Assistant Editor and Producer, Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Social media director Nick Cejas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  4. 05/03/2022

    Episode 6: Quentin Gladstone

    We pick up the story with Terrance chasing new leads, while he plays back the tale of a previously unknown Sugar Maple owner, Quentin Gladstone—an unhoused young man who found community and purpose with a welcoming church and its charismatic minister, Solomon Randolph. But when Randolph puts the untrained Quentin in charge of the gospel music for his grand revival, Sugar Maple unleashes a frightening higher power that forces Quentin away from his found family, in terror and shame. Please listen to the songs from this episode wherever you listen to music (Apple, Spotify). And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Episode 6 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, Stephen Saint-Felix as Quentin Gladstone, Ademide Akintilo as Reverend Solomon, Theodore Sapp as Nick Beasly, Nailah Williamas as Sister Mary, Michelle Hurst as Lucy Blue, and Jymil Littles as Anthony.  “Singing on the Mountain” was written by Don Hart and Thom Schuyler.  The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Sound Designed, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 6 written by Ben Colmery and A.R. Moxon. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Uncloudy Day and additional music scoring by David Sayles. Assistant Editor and Producer, Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Social media director Nick Cejas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  5. 04/26/2022

    Episode 5: Belinda Rose

    As Terrance drives to Atlanta to follow a new lead, he recounts the story of Belinda Rose, a Nashville country singer who delivered a single 70s hit, written on Sugar Maple, which her duplicitous boyfriend won in a poker game. Why did Belinda Rose leave the country just as her star was rising? Why do people close to Sugar Maple keep disappearing? And why is Terrance growing certain that the murdered Thread Tree is using Sugar Maple to end the world? Please listen to the songs from this episode wherever you listen to music (Apple, Spotify). And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Episode 5 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, Maggie Rose as Belinda Rose, Kiley Etling as Reba, Cassie Brehmer as Luann Jenkins, and Alex Etling as Jack. “Two Arms to Hold Onto” was written by Maggie Rose, Don Hart and Chris Gelbuda.  CONTEST ALERT! Look for Fiddlehead cans with #SugarMaple on the bottom - post a photo of you and the bottom of your can on Instagram or Twitter and tag @osirispod and @fiddleheadbrewing to enter to win our grand prize. Stay tuned for the grand reveal.  Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code SUGARMAPLE for 20% off premium CBD products. Visit BetterHelp.com/SugarMaple for 10% off your first month of online therapy. The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 5 written by Ben Colmery and A.R. Moxon. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Produced by Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Marketing by Nick Cejas. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Sugar Maple. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. See you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  6. 04/12/2022 · BONUS

    Behind the Scenes || Director James Masciovecchio

    We're bringing you a special conversation this week, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Sugar Maple with the show's Director, James Masciovecchio. Enjoy, and we'll be back with another episode soon. CONTEST ALERT! Look for Fiddlehead cans with #SugarMaple on the bottom - post a photo of you and the bottom of your can on Instagram or Twitter and tag @osirispod and @fiddleheadbrewing to enter to win our grand prize. Stay tuned for the grand reveal.  Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code SUGARMAPLE for 20% off premium CBD products. Visit BetterHelp.com/SugarMaple for 10% off your first month of online therapy. The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 3 written by A.R. Moxon and Ben Colmery. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Produced by Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Marketing by Nick Cejas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  7. 04/05/2022

    Episode 4: Stella “Doc” Osprey

    It’s 1992, and our narrator Terrance Woodridge meets Sugar Maple's most enigmatic owner, and is pulled at last into Sugar Maple’s story. The New Orleans heroin dealer Stella "Doc" Osprey, who vanished in the 70s—after crafting a song that reverberated across the jazz scene and throughout the ages—explains her disappearance, and delivers an amazing vision about the Thread Tree: the murdered cosmic entity whose wood repaired Sugar Maple ... but whose death throes may doom the world. Please listen to the songs from this episode wherever you listen to music (Apple, Spotify). And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Episode 4 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, Michelle Hurst as Stella “Doc” Osprey, Kiley Etling as Reba, Cezar Williams as Archie Friend, Jenne Vath as Sookie Q, Daniella Benavides as Melora Trowbridge, and Brad Stratton as Chuck Baggs Smiley.  “Loopo” was written by Brad Stratton, and “Circle Loop Pool Electric” was written by Don Hart, Jeff Coffin and Andrew Moxon.  CONTEST ALERT! Look for Fiddlehead cans with #SugarMaple on the bottom - post a photo of you and the bottom of your can on Instagram or Twitter and tag @osirispod and @fiddleheadbrewing to enter to win our grand prize. Stay tuned for the grand reveal.  Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code SUGARMAPLE for 20% off premium CBD products. Visit BetterHelp.com/SugarMaple for 10% off your first month of online therapy. The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 3 written by A.R. Moxon and Ben Colmery. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Produced by Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Marketing by Nick Cejas. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Sugar Maple. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. See you in two weeks for Episode 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  8. 03/29/2022

    Episode 3: Ornate Williams

    Episode 3 takes place in 1965. Trailblazing disco legend Ornate Williams recounts the early days of her career as a fiery and rising Motown hopeful. After she discovers Sugar Maple in a grisly scene, the song she plays on it catapults her to the top of the charts. But her new fame threatens to expose a secret that casts both her success and her love into danger. It’s a threat that tempts Ornate to let the guitar she found in a bloody place lead her to a bloody conclusion.   Check out the song "Sugar Fly Soul" from this episode on Spotify or Apple. And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Episode 3 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, L Morgan Lee as Ornate Williams, Sean Polite as Marvin, Rhea Dummett as Cally Morrison and Sharon, Kiley Etling as Angie, Brad Stratton as Skip Randall, James Masciovecchio as the Stage Manager, and Michelle Hurst as Stella “Doc” Osprey.  “Knock Knock” was written by Patrick Hart. “Sugar Fly Soul” was written by Don Hart and Tom Marshall.  CONTEST ALERT! Look for Fiddlehead cans with #SugarMaple on the bottom - post a photo of you and the bottom of your can on Instagram or Twitter and tag @osirispod and @fiddleheadbrewing to enter to win our grand prize. Stay tuned for the grand reveal.  Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code SUGARMAPLE for 20% off premium CBD products. Visit BetterHelp.com/SugarMaple for 10% off your first month of online therapy. The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 3 written by A.R. Moxon and Ben Colmery. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Produced by Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Marketing by Nick Cejas. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Sugar Maple. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. See you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  9. 03/22/2022

    Episode 2: Louis "Hambone" Butler

    It’s 1958, and we meet Louis "Hambone" Butler, a Memphis railway porter who looks in a boxcar and discovers an abandoned Telecaster customized with unique wood. The skill Louis shows when playing Sugar Maple may give him his big break, if he can avoid the schemes of a rival who wants it for himself, and the seething anger that rises whenever he plays. Please listen to the song from this episode, “Lonesome Train,” on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to music. And check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Episode 2 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, Jacob Ming-Trent as Louis “Hambone” Butler, Howard Squires as Samuel Butler, Deon Barksdale Jr. as Flip, Ayo Akansanya as Wilhelmina, Daniel Abraham Stevens as Forrest Sharpe, Vince Phillip as “Sweet Licks” Bobby Lindro, Jo Walker as Rebecca Woodridge, and A.R. Moxon as the Emcee.  “Lonesome Train” was written by Anthony Krizan and Tom Marshall.   CONTEST ALERT! Look for Fiddlehead cans with #SugarMaple on the bottom - post a photo of you and the bottom of your can on Instagram or Twitter and tag @osirispod and @fiddleheadbrewing to enter to win our grand prize. Stay tuned for the grand reveal.  Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code SUGARMAPLE for 20% off premium CBD products. Visit BetterHelp.com/SugarMaple for 10% off your first month of online therapy. The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 2 written by A.R. Moxon and Ben Colmery. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Produced by Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Marketing by Nick Cejas. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Sugar Maple. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. See you next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  10. 03/15/2022

    Episode 1: “Sweet Licks” Bobby Lindro

    In the series premiere, we meet our narrator, Terrance Woodridge, who brings us a tale he’s chased down: the story of Sugar Maple, the guitar of legend with a timeless sound that's passed from hand to hand over the years. In this episode, we go back to 1951 and hear the story of "Sweet Licks" Bobby Lindro, an orphan from the farmlands outside Chicago. When his brand new Telecaster’s neck is destroyed, he's sure nothing can replace it, until his Aunt procures mysterious wood that seems to make Bobby's guitar truly sing, and gives Bobby dreams that carry him places he never meant to go. Sugar Maple is presented by Osiris Media. Be sure to listen to the premiere of the song from this episode, Brimstone Lampfire, on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to music. Please check out the limited edition poster for this episode, and the limited NFT release of episode and series art. If you like what you hear, please give us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Episode 1 stars Fred Savage as Terrance Woodrige, Ricky Gee as Bobby Lindro, Connie Castanzo as Becky, Jo Walker as Rebecca Woodridge, Deborah Geffner as Aunt Buggy, Daniel Light as Del Faucet, and Michelle Hurst as Doc.  Brimstone Lampfire was written by Patrick Hart and Michael John Hancock.   The Executive Producers of Sugar Maple are Tom Marshall and RJ Bee. Produced, Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Brad Stratton. Story by Ben Colmery, A.R. Moxon, and Tom Marshall. Episode 1 written by A.R. Moxon and Ben Colmery. Directed by James Masciovecchio. Musical direction by Don Hart. Produced by Tom Sullivan. Production assistance from Zach Brogan and Christina Collins. Art by Mark Dowd. Legal assistance from Gerald Gottesman. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: CONTEST ALERT! Look for Fiddlehead cans with #SugarMaple on the bottom - post a photo of you and the bottom of your can on Instagram or Twitter and tag @osirispod and @fiddleheadbrewing to enter to win our grand prize. Stay tuned for the grand reveal. Visit SunsetLakeCBD.com and use promo code SUGARMAPLE for 20% off premium CBD products. Visit BetterHelp.com/SugarMaple for 10% off your first month of online therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  11. Introducing Sugar Maple

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing Sugar Maple

    Welcome to Sugar Maple, an eight-episode dramatic fiction podcast that features an original soundtrack. Fred Savage stars as Terrance Woodridge, a diligent documentarian obsessed with finding an amazing guitar of legend—before it finds him. This podcast centers on a Fender Telecaster, rebuilt using a scrap of mysterious wood and dubbed Sugar Maple, which passes by strange circumstance to eight different owners over the years and decades. Each owner discovers the guitar and writes a single song on it ... or is it, Terrance wonders, that the guitar writes a song using each of them? What pattern do the songs form? What power do they hold? And what will happen if Terrance can't solve the puzzle in time?  Part adventure, part fantasy, this show will keep listeners entertained and on the edge of their seats, pushing the boundaries with plot twists and original music. Each episode focuses on a different character from a different era and a different genre of music. From 1950s blues to 1970s Motown to 1990s metal, the story and soundtrack takes listeners on a thrilling journey. Premieres March 15. Presented by Osiris Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min

  12. 01/01/1970 • OSIRIS PREMIUM ONLY

    Episode 7: Fiona Blitzkrieg

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    41 min

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Welcome to Sugar Maple, an eight-episode fiction podcast, with an original soundtrack. Starring Fred Savage. A Fender Telecaster, rebuilt using a scrap of mysterious wood—passes by amazing circumstances to eight different owners over the years and decades. Each owner discovers the guitar and writes a single song. Terrance, our narrator, is obsessed with finding this amazing guitar of legend, and wonders if maybe the guitar writes a song using each of them? What strange pattern do the songs form? What power do they hold? And what if Terrance can't find Sugar Maple in time? Presented by Osiris Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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