8 episodes

In the city that never sleeps, the next opportunity is right around the corner…

The Art of Ambition is a modern noir-esque series told from the perspective of a New Yorker with his ear to the ground and a knack for turning a situation to his advantage.

Written by Mark L. Burrow, starring Joshua Manning, directed and edited by Thomas Mitchells, theme tune by Barrie Bignold. The Art of Ambition was expanded from a monologue - The Art of a Doorman - originally produced by Natalie Winter for Ragged Foils’ Ragged Scratch Podcast.

The Art of Ambition Ragged Foils

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In the city that never sleeps, the next opportunity is right around the corner…

The Art of Ambition is a modern noir-esque series told from the perspective of a New Yorker with his ear to the ground and a knack for turning a situation to his advantage.

Written by Mark L. Burrow, starring Joshua Manning, directed and edited by Thomas Mitchells, theme tune by Barrie Bignold. The Art of Ambition was expanded from a monologue - The Art of a Doorman - originally produced by Natalie Winter for Ragged Foils’ Ragged Scratch Podcast.

    The Art of Ambition: Bonus Roundtable Chat

    The Art of Ambition: Bonus Roundtable Chat

    The team chat about the process behind The Art of Ambition series
    Featuring: writer Mark L. Burrow, actor Joshua Manning, director Thomas Mitchells and producer Natalie Winter
    The Art of Ambition was composed by Barrie Bignold
    You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.

    All episodes are released for free on podcast apps, but if you have enjoyed this series and would like to support us, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi page

    Find us on:
    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | RaggedFoils.co.uk

    • 30 min
    The Art of Ambition Chapter 6: The Stand Up

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 6: The Stand Up

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 6: The Stand Up
    The Ambitious Man shares his stories at an open mic night under a pseudonym
    Written by Mark L. Burrow
    Performed by Joshua Manning
    Directed, Edited and Additional Voices by Thomas Mitchells
    Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
    Produced by Natalie Winter

    You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
    All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you have enjoyed this series and would like to support us, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi page

    Find us on:
    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | RaggedFoils.co.uk
    Please consider supporting us on Ko-Fi

    Further Credits and Attributions:
    Audience Laughter & Applause, Beer Pull, ClubsAndBars_Mixed, Door Close
    BBC Acropolis, RemArc

    Mic Feedback
    Chimerical, https://freesound.org/people/chimerical/sounds/105980/

    PA Mic feedback
    FreqMan, https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/42930/

    Acid Trumpet
    Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech.com

    Double Cough
    Joedeshon, https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/266019/

    Rain, Moderate, C.wav
    Inspector at Freesound.org, https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/401275/

    Footsteps Right to Left
    Provan09, https://freesound.org/people/Provan09/sounds/345685/

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 5: The Phantom Attendant

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 5: The Phantom Attendant

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 5: The Phantom Attendant
    Our man runs a slick business in secret, relishing the opportunity to watch the city go by...

    Written by Mark L. Burrow
    Performed by Joshua Manning
    Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
    Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
    Produced by Natalie Winter
    Additional voices provided by Thomas Mitchells and Natalie Winter
    You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
    All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!
    Find us on:
    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | RaggedFoils.co.uk
    Please consider supporting us on Ko-Fi

    Additional Credits:
    New York Atmosphere/Traffic, Hospital Equipment, Laughter and Applause 1980, Metal Gate, Jeering & booing, 50 people, 20-30 years old. (Interior.), Applause at concert, audience of 50 people.
    BBC Acropolis, RemArc

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 4: The Chef

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 4: The Chef

    Back in New York, and working in a restaurant, our man hears of an intriguing opportunity...

    Written by Mark L. Burrow
    Performed by Joshua Manning
    Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
    Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
    Produced by Natalie Winter
    You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.

    All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!

    Find us on:
    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | RaggedFoils.co.uk
    Please consider supporting us on Ko-Fi

    Additional credits:
    Large Restaurant Kitchen & Small Restaurant Kitchen, Hospital Equipment, New York - Times Square, busy traffic, Metal Gate,
    BBC Sounds Acropolis, RemArc Licence

    Whiskey On The Mississippi
    Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com), Creative Commons Licence

    Pencil, Writing, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

    Shop Door Bell
    shall555: https://freesound.org/people/shall555/sounds/72197/
    CC Attribution

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 3: The Something Extra

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 3: The Something Extra

    Our New Yorker changes coasts to head to LA and pursue a dream...
    Written by Mark L. Burrow
    Performed by Joshua Manning
    Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
    Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
    Produced by Natalie Winter

    You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
    All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!

    Find us on:
    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | RaggedFoils.co.uk
    Please consider supporting us on Ko-Fi

    Additional SFX and Music Credits
    “Heartbeat, Regular, Single, 01-01, LOOP.wav” by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

    Peppy Pepe by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4205-peppy-pepe
    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Road To Hell by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4297-road-to-hell
    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
    "Light Entertainment Audience, cheer into applause"
    "Light Entertainment Audience, light laughter."
    BBC Acropolis , RemArc License

    "Auckland, quiet back street"
    BBC Acropolis, RemArc License

    "Electical Buzz"
    BBC Acropolis, RemArc License

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 2: The Florist

    The Art of Ambition Chapter 2: The Florist

    Hop back in time to prohibition New York to see how our ambitious man’s grandfather made things work for him...
    Written by Mark L. Burrow
    Performed by Joshua Manning
    Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
    Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
    Produced by Natalie Winter
    You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
    All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!
    Find us on:
    Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | RaggedFoils.co.uk
    Please consider supporting us on Ko-Fi

    Additional Chapter 2 attributions:
    “55Bar_NYC” by LieTooFine, http://www.lietoofine.com via Freesound.org

    "Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    “In Your Arms” Kevin Mcleod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    “The War Ends In Europe”
    This piece was produced by the United News Company in 1945. Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration.

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