All-American Ruins

Welcome.

All-American Ruins is a multimedia travelogue in which artist, activist, adventurer, & loudmouth Blake Pfeil recounts his experiences exploring abandoned spaces across the United States and transforms them into fantastical essays of prose and poetry, audio storytelling, and documentary film. Along the way, All-American Ruins asks critical questions about American history/culture, community, capitalism/economics, the environment, and mental health while encouraging folks to activate their imaginations as a tool for healing.

News

All-American Ruins was recently featured on WAMC's The Roundtable.

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All-American Ruins was recently featured in:
Chronogram Magazine

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Oldster Magazine

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Recent screenings of HUDSY's All-American Ruins:
* August 10, 2022: Aroma Thyme Bistro (Ellenville, NY)
* July 29, 2022: Lumberyard Center for Film & Performing Arts (Catskill, NY)
* June 15, 2022: Rosendale Theatre (Rosendale, NY)

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abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast recently joined the
Audio Podcast Fellowship at SUNY Stony Brook.

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Fantastical Essays of Poetry and Prose
Read: The Blog

Latest Chapters

Chapter 20:
Sober
Neuweiler Brewery
Allentown, PA

Chapter 19:
Shannon
I-10 Gas Station
Cactus City, CA

Chapter 18:
Gerry
Waterfall Park
Rodanthe, NC

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Audio Storytelling
Hear: The Podcast

“abandoned resurrects the joy and grandeur of what once existed while bringing us into the graffiti-strewn, broken glass reality of today. I’m grateful to accompany Blake on these journeys from the comfort of my seat.”- Ilene Cutler, Producer, PBS

"A unique and refreshing concept. Blake takes you on a fantastic journey with each episode.
abandoned is a nice and unexpected escape."
- Kathleen Russo, Producer, Hillary Clinton's You and Me Both

"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 & Times of NY's Chelsea Hotel

"I highly recommend this memorable sound narrative and immersive experience. Find a comfortable place, play any episode, & enjoy."
- Maxime Gerbe, Founder of Abandoned World

“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, Malcolm Gladwell/Pushkin Industries