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“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 |
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ABOUT
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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 and around the world. Along the way, abandoned asks critical questions about American history and culture, community, economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing. |
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"abandoned is ambitious, poignant, provocative, grounded, real-life storytelling: cinematic, spacious, beautiful sound design; cool, inventive, and a masterful, evocative blend of the real and the imagined."
- On Air Fest, Official Selects Committee (2023)
- On Air Fest, Official Selects Committee (2023)
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“abandoned is a unique and immersive journey through America’s forgotten places... a mix of personal narrative, soundscapes, and history...
Each episode feels like stepping into a time capsule, where past stories are brought to life in hauntingly beautiful ways." - Disctopia |
“abandoned features haunting, exploratory tours of places people left behind."
- Apple Podcasts Editorial Team "abandoned is so wonderful.
A refreshing alternative to most everything else entering my ears these days." - Julie Shapiro, Co-Founder, Audio Flux |
“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
"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
- Sherill Tippins, Author, Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York's Chelsea Hotel
TRANSCRIPTS
Season 3
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Season 2
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Season 1
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abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast is produced through the Community Podcast Program at Radio Kingston/WKNY.
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Part of the
All-American Ruins multiverse |
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abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast
is a member of the Airwave Media Network. |
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