Podcasts by Love and Luck

The End (For Now) of an Era. (Official Hiatus Announcement) from 2020-09-21T11:17:35

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Hi everyone, Erin Kyan here.  I’m the creator of Love and Luck, and I’m afraid I come with some sad news.

COVID19 has had an immense effect ...

Episode 101 - Quarantine Special from 2020-03-26T17:00

The Best of Luck Bar is self isolating during the pandemic. Jason and Kane have a lot of extra time to spend together, and are trying to keep their spirits up.

This is a bonus ep...

Announcement: New Shows from Passer Vulpes Productions! from 2019-11-06T20:00

You've got mail!  It's from Love and Luck showrunner Erin Kyan!

While we work on Season 3, we thought that you might want to check out the two other fiction podcasts that we make...

Episode 100 - Stronger Together from 2019-09-10T19:45

Kane, Jason, Ricardo and Helen chronicle their experiences at the beach, and Julie prepares for Kane’s arrival.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Pro...

Announcement: S2 Finale & S3 News! from 2019-09-04T19:27:50

You've got mail!  It's from Love and Luck showrunner Erin Kyan!

Next week is episode 100, which is also the season finale for season two of Love and Luck!!  It's almost an hour l...

Episode 99 - Go Bigger from 2019-09-03T19:50

Kane, Jason, Ricardo and Helen join forces at St Kilda Beach.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris B...

Episode 98 - Let's Try Again from 2019-08-27T19:48

Kane, Jason, Ricardo and Helen all want to test their limits with magic.  They aren’t really sure how, but they know they want to try.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produc...

Episode 97 - Be Not Afraid from 2019-08-20T19:50

Helen freaks out when she realizes what she’s able to do, and Ricardo has a theory about where the magic comes from.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpe...

Episode 96 - ... Right? from 2019-08-13T19:45

Helen begins to wonder about her experiences, and if perhaps the boys are right about magic being involved.  Julie receives some shattering news.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan...

Episode 95 - Do What You Can from 2019-08-06T19:53

How do you make the world better?----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes
Kane voiced by Lee...

Episode 94 - Break Free from 2019-07-30T19:47

Jason, Maggie, and Julie all grapple in their own ways with what it means to have grown up with family trauma.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Prod...

Episode 93 - Baby Shower from 2019-07-23T19:51

Jason’s back in Wangaratta for Maggie’s baby shower, which does not go as planned. Unfortunately, Julie’s also had to deal with problematic families.----more----

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Episode 92 - Tell Them from 2019-07-16T19:47

Ricardo is struggling with CJ not knowing about magic.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes Listen

Episode 91 - Mini Episode 3 (Star and Sun) from 2019-07-09T19:46

Storm has written a song for her girlfriends.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes
Storm ...

Episode 90 - Magic Access from 2019-07-02T20:00

Something has changed for Ricardo.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes
Kane voiced by Le...

Episode 89 - Beach Anniversary from 2019-06-25T19:49

It’s Jason and Kane’s anniversary and they celebrate by the beach… where Kane has a strange experience.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions...

Episode 88 - Fairy Lights from 2019-06-18T17:28

Kane works to conquer his fear of fairy lights, and Helen makes it easier with some magic.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
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Episode 87 - Strawberries and Cream from 2019-06-11T19:48

It’s Kane’s birthday, and Jason makes sure to plan a low key celebration.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydo...

Episode 86 - The Bar Dog from 2019-06-04T19:46

CJ and Ricardo bring home the finest new addition to the Best of Luck Bar!----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breyd...

Episode 85 - Helen's Birthday from 2019-05-28T19:47

It’s Helen’s birthday and the Best of Luck is ready to celebrate in style!----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breyd...

Episode 84 - Ribbons and Ropes from 2019-05-21T19:45

Jason and Kane get to work towards convincing the real estate agent to let them keep a pet on premises, and Kane discovers the same thing that Julie did.----more----

Written by E...

Episode 83 - Just Be There from 2019-05-14T19:45

Ricardo’s PTSD is causing him trouble, and he’s worried CJ can’t handle it.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Brey...

Episode 82 - Mama Jay from 2019-05-07T19:51

Jason comforts Victor after his mother’s rejection, and Julie has some thoughts on forgiveness.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Rec...

Episode 81 - Victor's Mother from 2019-04-30T19:52

Victor’s mother says she wants to make peace.  But does she, really?----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and...

Episode 80 - Drunk Jason Returns from 2019-04-23T19:49

Jason and Storm head out for a night of clubbing.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes
Ka...

Episode 79 - Sky High from 2019-04-16T19:45

Storm whisks Helen away for a romantic evening.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes
Kane...

Episode 78 - Commonalities from 2019-04-09T19:49

Maggie makes Kane feel more a part of Jason’s family, and Ricardo is trying to figure out what causes magic.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Produc...

Episode 77 - Prosperity from 2019-04-02T18:47

Helen and Mira reflect on their relationships, and Julie discovers a new power.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie ...

Episode 76 - We're Here For You from 2019-03-26T18:46

Everyone calls to leave support and love for Jason.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes
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Episode 75 - Unexpected Wounds from 2019-03-19T18:49

Maggie tries to protect Jason from their parents’ cruelty, and Julie muses on her fears of motherhood.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
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Episode 74 - Inheritance from 2019-03-12T18:45

Kane always heard people say his mother was a witch, but now it seems it was true.  By why didn’t she ever tell him?----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpe...

Episode 73 - Relationship Check Ins from 2019-03-05T18:47

Everyone is forging paths in their relationships, and making sure they’re good ones.  And the strange happenings mentioned in Julie’s tapes just keep getting stranger...----more----

Episode 72 - Maggie's News from 2019-02-26T18:50

Maggie has big news and Jason is both happy and freaked out about it!  Meanwhile, Mira gets up the courage to ask Storm out. And unfortunately, Julie’s tape this week isn’t as happy as usual.---...

Episode 71 - Kane the Matchmaker from 2019-02-19T18:48

Kane is at the centre of a complicated web of crushes and romance.  Can he find a solution to help everyone?----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Produc...

Announcement: Merch! from 2019-02-13T18:50

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator, Erin Kyan!

We finally have merchandise! That's right! You can now buy Love and Luck stickers, badges, keyrings, enamel pins and p...

Episode 70 - Changes from 2019-02-12T18:50

There’s a lot going on at the Best of Luck.  Mira’s moving on, and Victor’s trying to give back as much as he received.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vu...

Episode 69 - Nice from 2019-02-05T18:48

Something very nice happens for Helen.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon and Eris Barnes<...

Episode 68 - Jason the Hookup God from 2019-01-29T18:50

It’s Jason’s birthday, and it’s being celebrated in true Jason style.----more----

Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded by Kermie Breydon an...

Episode 67 - Time Capsule from 2019-01-22T18:48

Kane is overwhelmed by feeling so connected to his mother again.  Julie talks more about her life and relationships.

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Written by Erin Kyan
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Episode 66 - Julie from 2019-01-15T18:46

A cassette player has been sourced, and so now all Kane needs to do is start listening.  But what will it be like to hear the voice of his long-passed mother again?

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Episode 65 - The Tapes from 2019-01-08T18:55

Kane learns that his mother recorded cassette tapes that he never knew about, and Priya sends them on their way.

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Written by Erin Kyan
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Episode 64 - Hard Things To Bear from 2019-01-01T18:48

Maggie’s wedding is lovely, but Jason is left feeling hurt by their parents.  Back at home, Michael and Ricardo commiserate on the scars left in them by what they went through.

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Episode 63 - Gardening from 2018-12-25T18:49

Jason and Kane are off to the country, while Victor and Michael hold down the fort at home.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Produc...

Episode 62 - Storm from 2018-12-18T18:52

A new customer to the Best of Luck immediately becomes Jason’s best friend.

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Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
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Episode 61 - Invitations from 2018-12-11T18:53

Jason’s sister’s wedding invitation arrives in the mail!  Meanwhile, Mira and Ricardo make room in their lives to move on.

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Written by Erin Kyan
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Episode 60 - She Doesn't Believe Us from 2018-12-04T18:54

Kane, Jason and Ricardo try to talk to Helen about magic, but she doesn’t believe she’s doing anything unusual.

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Written by Erin Kyan
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Recommendation: Dreamboy from 2018-12-02T21:00

Happy Audio Drama Sunday Everyone! Lee here with a recommendation for you, complete with a little teaser! 

Dreamboy is a new fiction podcast by Dane Terry from Night Vale Present...

Episode 59 - Stars In Her Hair from 2018-11-27T18:56

Kane and Jason are trying to adjust to someone knowing about their magic powers. Meanwhile, Helen is helping Mira bounce back from her breakup.

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Episode 58 - Ricardo's Observation from 2018-11-20T18:53

Ricardo’s been having trouble sleeping, so Kane and Jason do their best to help.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
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Episode 57 - Checking In With Sarah from 2018-11-13T18:53

Kane and Jason make sure to touch base with Sarah so that she knows they still love her too.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Produ...

Episode 56 - Mira's Return from 2018-11-06T18:52

Mira returns to the Best of Luck after she and Sarah have broken up.  She is welcomed back with love, and Kane and Jason reminisce about their own first loves.

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Announcement: Amelia Project Crossover Episode! from 2018-10-31T19:01

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator, Erin Kyan!

For World Audio Drama Day, The Amelia Project, a comedy audio drama, has released a special episode, where you may hea...

Episode 55 - Ricardo and CJ from 2018-10-30T18:54

CJ asks Ricardo out, but he’s worried about what his PTSD might do to any possible relationship.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes P...

Episode 54 - Victor and Michael's Housewarming from 2018-10-23T18:50

It’s party time!  Everyone’s celebrating Victor and Michael’s new apartment, and there are many drunk voicemails to be left.

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Written by Erin Kyan
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Episode 53 - The Aftermath from 2018-10-16T18:54

Everyone is changed after everything that’s happened.  But that’s okay. It’s normal, and healing will come.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by...

Episode 52 - We Just Live, After from 2018-10-09T18:52

Magic is a touchy issue after everything that’s happened, and Jason and Kane try to find a way forward that’s gentle on them both.

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Written by Erin Ky...

Episode 51 - Ricardo's Fear from 2018-10-02T19:55

Ricardo grapples with what he’s been through, and how it’s changed him.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
Recorded b...

Episode 50 - Housing and Healing from 2018-09-25T19:48

Things are changing, people are moving, and Kane’s a little anxious about it all.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
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Episode 49 - Pat's Birthday Cake from 2018-09-18T19:51

It’s Pat’s birthday, and Jason needs help getting ready for it.  Will help from Kane be enough to make a cake that’s not a disaster?

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Written by Erin ...

Announcement: Patreon & Season 2 Premiere Event! from 2018-09-02T12:55

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator, Erin Kyan!

We have two pieces of exciting news! First up, yes, you've been asking, and now we're happy to let you know that we've...

Episode 48 - Justice from 2018-07-31T19:56

Kane and Jason are safe, and return to the Best of Luck Bar.  The attacks have been ended, and the community can now begin to heal.  

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Written by Erin...

Episode 47 - Hunting from 2018-07-24T19:53

Jason and Kane go homophobe hunting.  But is that even a good idea?  What will they do if they find them?

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer...

Episode 46 - Catalyst from 2018-07-17T19:54

Ricardo is discharged from hospital, but before anyone can celebrate, another attack pushes Kane over the edge of his pacifism.

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Announcement: Kalila Stormfire Crossover Episode from 2018-07-14T17:41

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator, Erin Kyan!

Check out the crossover episode "The Initiate Files, Case Four" at  from 2018-04-17T19:55

It’s Jason’s 30th birthday and he wanted a surprise - but he’s a lot less happy about that decision the closer it gets to his party.  Fortunately, the people around him have strong resolve.

Episode 32 - Helen from 2018-04-10T19:57

Helen arrives at the bar, and Jason feels like she’s going to be around for a while.  Kane goes bed and manchester shopping for the spare rooms, and accidentally magics his way into some good de...

Episode 31 - Mini Episode 2 from 2018-04-03T20:00

Victor and Mira leave some voicemails at the front of the Best of Luck Bar, as does a woman named Helen, who is looking for somewhere to stay.

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Episode 30 - Bruce from 2018-03-27T19:55

Jason makes a new friend in a construction contractor on his way home from the country, and plans to remodel the upstairs of the Best of Luck Bar get made.  Kane once again has some concerns for...

Episode 29 - Engagement Party from 2018-03-20T19:55

Jason’s in the country for his sister’s engagement party, and isn’t happy about it.  He freaks out a little bit when Kane admits to liking weddings - does Kane want to get married some day?

Episode 28 - Mini Episode 1 from 2018-03-13T19:53

Victor moves into his own room in a sharehouse, and leaves Kane and Jason some voicemails.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Product...

Episode 27 - Sarah and Mira from 2018-03-06T19:57

Kane and Jason officially give Victor a job.  When young lesbian couple Sarah and Mira arrive, the boys find themselves with some new boarders.

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Announcement: Season 2 Kickstarter Over from 2018-02-28T21:05

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator Erin Kyan!  Our season two Kickstarter was successful, and we just want to thank you.

Episode 26 - Wards from 2018-02-27T19:54

Jason tries to cast some magic wards to protect the Best of Luck Bar.  They are tested when Victor’s father returns to the bar.

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Announcement: One Week Left in Our Season Two Kickstarter! from 2018-02-21T19:39

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator, Erin Kyan!  There's just one week left in our season two Kickstarter, and we've almost reached our goal!  Check it out: from 2018-02-20T19:56

Victor’s father tracks him to the Best of Luck Bar and unleashes a lot of anger at the bar and its inhabitants. Jason and Kane do their best to protect Victor and the bar.

Episode 24 - Victor from 2018-02-13T19:56

A young homeless gay man ends up at the Best of Luck Bar looking for somewhere to crash, and Kane and Jason have no hesitation in taking him in.

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Episode 23 - Opening Night from 2018-02-06T19:57

It’s the Best of Luck Bar’s opening night!  Tonight’s the night when the hard work pays off!

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Produ...

Announcement: Season Two Kickstarter is Now LIVE! from 2018-01-31T19:56

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator, Erin Kyan!  Our season two kickstarter is now LIVE.  Check it out at http://loveandluckpodcas...

Episode 22 - Radio Interview from 2018-01-30T19:55

The boys go on Cindy’s radio show to drum up interest for the Best of Luck Bar.

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Written by Erin Kyan
Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
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Announcement: Kickstarter One Week Away! from 2018-01-24T19:52

You've got a message from Love and Luck creator, Erin Kyan!  Our season two kickstarter will be launching one week from today!

Episode 21 - A Quiet Moment from 2018-01-23T19:54

Kane is up late due to anxiety, and spends some time reflecting.

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Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
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Episode 20 - Meeting Cindy from 2018-01-16T19:52

Jason magics his way into befriending a local radio host, and Kane is concerned about the ethical implications.

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Episode 19 - Witch Boyfriends from 2018-01-09T19:57

Kane struggles with his anxiety, but Jason is happy to support him.  The boys try to figure out what type of magic users they are.  Wizards?  Mages?  Sorcerers?  Magiqueers?

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Announcement: Kickstarter Coming Soon! from 2018-01-03T19:59

You've got a message!  It's from Love and Luck creator Erin Kyan, to let you know that we're going to be launching a kickstarter later on this month!

Join our mailing list direct...

Episode 18 - Setting Up from 2018-01-02T19:57

Work is in progress for getting the bar ready to open!  It’s a rough balancing act in the lead up though, there’s a lot to do and Kane is still pulling full time hours at his call centre job. Listen

Episode 17 - The Best of Luck Bar from 2017-12-26T20:01

It’s time to move in!  It’s busy week for the boys as it’s Kane’s birthday, moving day, and then their first anniversary.  Jason finds himself deeply attached to the bar downstairs, and is ready...

Episode 16 - Team Dry Bar from 2017-12-19T19:55

Kane needs a reminder that being part of a couple means letting your partner look after you sometimes, and Jason struggles with the biggest thing Kane could ever ask of him.

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Episode 15 - Isn't It Worth Trying? from 2017-12-12T19:57

The world is hard, and Kane struggles with what it means to want to do good, or to try and do good.  Jason finds himself unexpectedly relaxed about their upcoming cohabitation.

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Episode 14 - Dinner With Pat from 2017-12-05T19:56

Jason and Kane have dinner with Jason’s friend Pat, and practise their emotion affecting magic while they’re at it, which brings up an ethical question.

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Episode 13 - White Lilies from 2017-11-28T19:55

Kane dreams about the good they could do with the bar, and pulls off some magic that gets him thinking about his deceased mother.

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Episode 12 - Forever?? from 2017-11-21T19:59

Another slip of the tongue has Jason leaving more flustered voicemails for Kane.

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Produced by Passer Vulpes Productions
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Episode 11 - A Lucky Find from 2017-11-14T19:56

Jason magically stumbles across a run down old bar that might be just the place for him and Kane to call home.  The possibility of opening a business together is raised, and although it’s scary,...

Episode 10 - Ethics 101 from 2017-11-07T19:55

Kane worries about the potential for unethical uses of their newly discovered powers.

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Episode 9 - Cute Dogs and Drunk Voicemails from 2017-10-31T20:00

Kane and Jason begin planning to move in together, but there’s a lot of tiny details to figure out.  Jason leaves Kane a lot of very drunk but loving voicemails, and their bond grows stronger. Listen

Episode 8 - Should We Move In Together? from 2017-10-24T19:57

Jason and Kane kind of hate having to live in separate homes.  They miss each other when they’re apart.  Maybe it’s time to consider moving in together?

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Episode 7 - Bond. Magic Bond. from 2017-10-17T20:02

Further experiments with magic puts Kane in a position where he can no longer deny that it’s real.

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Episode 6 - Second Magic from 2017-10-10T20:08

It’s Jason’s birthday, which Kane has to remind him to actually celebrate.  A couple more ‘coincidences’ has Kane wondering if maybe there’s something to the magic idea after all.

Episode 5 - Hangover Scoop from 2017-10-03T19:09

Kane jokes about magically removing Jason’s hangover, and they’re both surprised when it seems to actually work.  Kane laughs it off, but Jason’s pretty sure it wasn’t just a coincidence.

Episode 4 - It Just Sucks, You Know? from 2017-09-26T20:00

Jason struggles with yet another unsuccessful job interview.  It sometimes feels like nothing goes right, but he’s glad to have such a nice boyfriend.

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Episode 3 - Officially Boyfriends from 2017-09-19T19:57

Kane and Jason have started not even picking up each other’s calls, waiting for a voicemail delivery instead.  It’s weird, but they’re enjoying themselves, and that’s the important thing.

Episode 2 - Flustering Flustertash from 2017-09-19T19:56

Jason and Kane spend more time together and grow closer.  A slip of the tongue reveals Jason’s feelings, which he doesn’t handle in the best way.  Fortunately, it’s nothing some honest communica...

Episode 1 - First Date from 2017-09-19T19:55

Kane and Jason go on their first few dates and get a feel for each other.  They keep missing each other’s calls, but that turns out to be okay, since they’re both just as bad at taking their pho...

Episode 0 - Trailer from 2017-08-12T19:02

Jason and Kane set up their first date.  This is our prologue to our new audio drama Love and Luck, a queer slice of life love story with a touch of magic, told via voicemails.  We launch on 19 ...