1. The Morning Dump
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This podcast episode begins with sponsor announcements and a content warning. The main plot revolves around the murder of Scotty McDonald, whose body is discovered inside a Zamboni. Frenchy Arsano, the Zamboni driver, is initially the prime suspect. However, with the help of the eccentric Chief Duggie Hiscock, Frenchy helps solve the murder. The episode then shifts to Frenchy's morning, disrupted by a heavy snowfall. He shovels snow and encounters Chief Duggie, who informs him he's a suspect in another murder. The episode concludes with credits and a preview of the next episode, including an advertisement for the "Space Potty" D&D podcast. The setting, the fictional Canadian town of Beaver Mount, adds a unique atmosphere to the mystery.
Outlines
Introduction and Murder Mystery Setup
Introduces sponsors, content warnings, and sets up the murder of Scotty McDonald found in a Zamboni, with Frenchy Arsano as the initial suspect.
The Investigation and First Murder Solved
Details the investigation into Scotty McDonald's murder, highlighting the collaboration between Frenchy Arsano and Chief Duggie Hiscock in solving the case.
A Snowy Morning and New Suspicions
Focuses on Frenchy's snow-filled morning and his involvement in a new potential murder investigation, further highlighting his relationship with Chief Hiscock.
Episode Conclusion and Advertisement
Provides episode credits, previews the next episode, and includes an advertisement for the "Space Potty" D&D podcast.
Keywords
Frenchy Arsano
The main protagonist, a Zamboni driver and key figure in the murder investigations.
Chief Duggie Hiscock
The eccentric chief of police in Beaver Mount, instrumental in solving the crimes.
Zamboni
The ice-resurfacing machine central to the initial murder scene.
Beaver Mount
The fictional Canadian town setting for the podcast.
Murder Mystery
The genre of the podcast, focusing on solving crimes.
Scotty McDonald
The victim of the initial murder.
Actual Play Podcast
The genre of the advertised podcast, "Space Potty."
Space Potty
A Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast advertised in this episode.
Q&A
Who is the main suspect in the murder of Scotty McDonald?
Frenchy Arsano, the Zamboni driver.
What unexpected event impacts the episode's events?
A heavy blizzard.
What is the role of Chief Duggie Hiscock?
He is the chief of police who initially arrests Frenchy but later assists him in solving the murder.
What other podcast is advertised?
"Space Potty," a D&D actual play podcast.
What is the significance of Beaver Mount?
It's the fictional Canadian setting of the podcast.
Show Notes
Frenchie wakes up to 8 feet of fresh snow...and gets arrested for the murder of Laura Brooks.
Content warning: Violence, excessive drinking, unsafe driving...and murder.
Narrator: Tom Goudie
Frenchie: Jeff Tremblay
Announcer: Natalie Antaya
Recording, Mix, Sound Design: Adam Ive
Additional Engineering: Selina Fiorini-Paglia, Andrew Fumerton
Music: Oliver Wickham
Production: Drew Thomas and Dana Gadsden
Executive Producer: Steve Gadsden
Artwork: Michel Lang
Created, Written and Directed by Drew Frohmann
Many thanks to Tom Goudie, Michel Lang, Andy Burdenay, Laura Waters, Chris McClure and Eric Frohmann.
Special acknowledgement to Laverne Lewis of the Ojibwe First Nation for their advice and approval.
Sorry About The Murder is a TA2 Original Production and is recorded at TA2 Sound + Music in the Sodom and Gomorrah of Toronto, Ontario.
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