“with abandoned, Blake Pfeil is pushing at the boundaries of form,
combining documentary and audio theater in a voice distinctly his own.
These are the rare kinds of stories that leave you wondering.”
- David Krasnow, Executive Producer, The New Yorker Radio Hour
combining documentary and audio theater in a voice distinctly his own.
These are the rare kinds of stories that leave you wondering.”
- David Krasnow, Executive Producer, The New Yorker Radio Hour
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abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast guides listeners through immersive audio fantasies, recreating host Blake Pfeil’s experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States. Along the way, abandoned asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, capitalism and economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing. |
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(We gently recommend that you start at the very beginning: season 1, episode 1: "Prologue | Anemoia".)
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“What Blake has created with abandoned is a wonderful, rich sonic tour of his imaginings.
Join Blake as he guides us through the walls of abandoned spaces to meet apparitions who nod
to what once was the tragedy of the human condition.
The world he's created is one I want to escape to."
- Martha Little, Senior Director of Creative Development, Audible
About Your Guide
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Blake Pfeil is a multidisciplinary musician, writer, and performance artist. He is one of the cofounders of NYC-based folk-fusion band Macabre Americana and hosts "The Pfeil File" on Radio Kingston/WKNY (107.9 FM/1490 AM in the Hudson Valley, NY). In his “day job,” he steps into the role of Operations & Programs Manager at Hudson Valley-based nonprofit storytelling organization TMI Project.
Blake holds an MA in Arts Entrepreneurship from Purchase College, a BFA in Musical Theatre from Emerson College, and is an alumni of the Audio Podcast Fellowship at Stony Brook University. |
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Connect with Blake:
“ abandoned is exquisite. Truly. The sound design alone is worth the listen.
Enter the audio realm of Blake’s travels (and imagination)
as he visits the abandoned heart of America.
A genuinely strange and magical trip.”
- Nina Lawrence, Pushkin Industries
Enter the audio realm of Blake’s travels (and imagination)
as he visits the abandoned heart of America.
A genuinely strange and magical trip.”
- Nina Lawrence, Pushkin Industries
Transcripts
“abandoned is rich, immersive, reflective sonic poetry
that will leave you wanting to hear more and
to explore the places Blake explores for yourself.”
- Wade Roush, co-founder, Hub & Spoke Audio Collective
that will leave you wanting to hear more and
to explore the places Blake explores for yourself.”
- Wade Roush, co-founder, Hub & Spoke Audio Collective
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"abandoned is lovely. Beautiful writing, beautiful sound design, beautiful storytelling. Beautiful." - Dylan Thuras, Co-Founder, Atlas Obscura |
abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast is produced in partnership with Radio Kingston/WKNY.
"I was so glad to learn of the ghosty & addictive abandoned.
I love the concept, execution, and generosity of spirit.
A great mix of past, present, & future."
- Sherill Tippins, Author, Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York's Chelsea Hotel
I love the concept, execution, and generosity of spirit.
A great mix of past, present, & future."
- Sherill Tippins, Author, Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York's Chelsea Hotel
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