Podcasts by The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows podcast

Episode 98: 2023 December from 2023-12-03T10:24:07

Another Update what I've been working on and a Farewell to Lara Parker. Rest in Peace!

My usual attempt to figure out what people want to hear and what about and how I really don't know a...

Episode 97: Episode One Retrospective (Octobery 2023) from 2023-09-30T03:03:33

After I introduce the usual show description I continue to blab with irritation at something that will likely shock people (minus the haters who will be pleased) when I tear-up the untouchable c...

Episode 96: (August 2023) Retrospective Ep. 19 from 2023-08-05T02:00:01

The usual rigmarole of what the show is about and why it was originally shared, of course. From scene scene in episode 19 is explained and discussed going through listeners thoughts to each scen...

Episode 95: Episode 18 Retrospective (Late June 2023) from 2023-06-26T12:25:05

Diving into the details of how Episode 18, Braving The Waters was created, including the goofy stuff for Sir Simon Milligan ala Mad Max and a recent loss. Additives of The Kids In The Hall refer...

Episode 94: Retrospective for Episode 17 (June 2023) from 2023-06-02T12:15:59

Hello and I dive into a pep-talk about anti-fans and the unfortunate lack of choices we had in this situation. (Hopefully the previous podcast caught you up with the main topic of the whole show...

Episode 93: May 2023: Episode 16 Retrospective from 2023-05-03T01:51:10

Introduction to me and the podcast, what it was originally created to present. (This will likely sound even more calm than my first six episode intros.) Some of the pitfalls and touching on the ...

Episode 92: 2023 February–Second Season, Pseudo-Retrospective from 2023-02-17T12:26:09

What my show is about, etceteras. Addressing the unfortunate topic of Anti-Fans…

How my show is very different to the soap-opera it is based on, accordingly to what we all...

Episode 91: Episode 23: Trip My Wire from 2023-01-08T13:57:37

Milligan and Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.

Amy and David enter the Collinwood breakfast room in which David’s father, Roger, responds to their q...

Episode 90: September 2022 Rebuilding Attention (Focusing Tips) from 2022-09-02T14:27:10

Introduction to what my show is about.


The difference between “The News” and “Hype”


Solving problems could be much faster after all of that.


Tools:


Tu...

Episode 89: June 2022 Josette DuPres - Madam from 2022-06-07T11:29:06

On the off-chance this is the most important character in the World...

So here we are encountering Dark Shadows fans who felt ostracized for, um, knowing all the trivia? Yep! HOW BIZARRE!...

Episode 88: 2022 April Update Show from 2022-04-16T14:38:12

Just some whatever crap updating you of what we're working on with Madam Findley = Andrea Martin... things like that, and Darrin Stephens being influenced by Roger Collins on the order of "In or...

Episode 88: The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows: 10th Anniversary Special from 2022-02-14T13:15:13

Delegating the dates and times of when textual episodes and when audio episodes are shared..

Then when further fandoms are included: The Kids In The Hall, Clue, The Ghostbusters, P...

Episode 88: EPISODE 22:"The Endless Night At Collinwood" from 2021-10-30T12:04:56

Milligan and Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.

Returning to the West Wing, Amy wonders about Quentin as David wanders in. David convinces Amy to...

Episode 88: A Conversation With Tito (October 2021) from 2021-10-18T08:09:34

You wanted it? You got it!  This podcast is marked [EXPLICIT!]

We know Tito from my husband’s high school days… Tito very much enjoys the Dark Shadows 2012 film because he doesn’t ...

Episode 87: Sept/Oct 2021 Spoilercast-Update from 2021-09-28T17:52

Plenty of “Doctor Who” study updates here…

Touching on Douglas Adams and the compliments I received over the years with my own creations that were similar to his. 

“S...

Episode 86: 2021 June Updates and Online Diaries from 2021-06-10T10:58:09

DS Annotations is back up and my involvement with that. Much love to Saramonster!

Continuing narrative between The Pit and Osheen Nevoy’s “In Darkness” along with kind words from Helena Cla...

Episode 86: Spoilercast-Update April 2021/October 2013 from 2021-04-02T21:22:31

Personal updates and discussion with a beloved pen friend as we chatted over the phone, including Doctor Who, and the goofiness of the villains therein. Going over books I’ve been listening to and ...

(2021 February): Letters, Writing and Sending Mail from 2021-02-08T10:55:02

This podcast is in a theme: Letter writing and sending mail…

We start from Episode One with Wadsworth’s letter to Barnabas Collins, the two discussing that, and go right on up into what has ...

EPISODE 21: Up The Damned Staircase from 2020-12-28T14:32:20

Sir Simon Milligan and Manservant Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.

As Elizabeth conjures “Drunken Sailor” on the piano, the ghost of Bill Malloy arrives and ...

Episode 83: [Test] DEMO Pit#23 (December 2020) from 2020-12-07T13:17:17

Some pals know we've had technical problems, so this is a test!

If anyone was wondering what a "demo" episode sounds like, this is it! I don't plan to keep this up long so get it while ya g...

Throwing Out Ideas–2020 October from 2020-10-01T11:11:07

Expressing my new re-watchable movie, “The Social Dilemma”, then onward to my expeditious viewing of ‘Dark Shadows-1897‘ along with the focus of sorting out the romance between Quentin Collins and ...

August 2020 Spoilercast from 2020-08-12T06:02:30

Another blah-de-blah per request! Howdy out to all my pen pals, “YOU’RE ALIVE!” Also appreciating the kindhearted nature of folks who feel they “ought” to do better. Hopefully by this time hunkerin...

Episode 20: Bark At The Moon from 2020-07-31T12:46:37

Milligan and Hecubus appear to discourse their usual updates and introduction.

Doctor Hoffman is surprised to find Amy Jennings accompanied by Carolyn Stoddard as Carolyn explains how she di...

(June 2020)“I Got The Memo” from 2020-06-13T23:36:02

Another oceanside chat for people who enjoy them. Apparently quite a few people enjoy them!

I get started talking about a pen friend and a phone friend, good stuff and various reasons things...

Margaret Josette Dupres, Chapters 11- 16 (May 2020) from 2020-05-25T15:32:22

[ADULT CONTENT]

Again, “Explicit” while being fairly clean in all my description.

This entry is the third podcast about the marriage novel, and exploring the chapters of it; eleven ...

“World On Hold”(2020 April) from 2020-04-24T10:33:40

Personal current events, we re-observe recent troubles compared to the old ones that maintain their hold on us.

Finishing the demo for 22 and what came from that for Doctor Hoffman and Pro...

2020 March Spoilercast-Update from 2020-03-18T07:52:09

Beginning with my understanding of what is happening to most listeners of this podcast program. Why direct communication is important and the examples of mishearing what I’m saying. My concern for ...

2020 February from 2020-02-25T10:28:32

For anyone who wanted another explanatory ramble: You got it! Technical problems in both story and audio building of new Pit radio drama episodes.

The convincing spell of social media (of co...

Pit Retrospective: Episode 15 (January 2020) from 2020-01-30T10:22:10

And now, finally, back to the story… (I’ve been building this podcast since March 2019, so bare with me.) After mention of the dedication we get to what happens during Episode 15 in ‘The Pit of Ult...

Remembering John Karlen And Terry Jones from 2020-01-24T11:54:08

Just a little something I wanted to put out there prior to my release of the Retrospective in Episode 15.

For Terry Jones and John Karlen: I don’t know who I would be if it weren’t for you…<...

Spoilercast, Etc. (December 2019) from 2019-12-10T13:02:29

A few updates to pen friends. A dainty cautionary and word-to-the-wise about certain topic omissions, then… onto the fun! Spoiler ideas for upcoming Pit episodes blending DS 640-647 into The Pit. (...

Pen Friends&Closet-Fans (October 2019) from 2019-10-23T00:48:46

Addressing the closet-fans, now that I have a better way of describing the situation. Why one podcast is missing and how to return it. Deleting my tumblr account and the moral support I received fr...

2019 September (Update + ?) from 2019-09-17T21:50:13

Yes! My calmer self is speaking these days. Discussing why this show ended up being more me talking over details than the radio drama project part of it: commercialism online was a massive componen...

Episode 19: Happy Hour In Hell from 2019-08-28T11:34:39

Milligan and Hecubus come to introduce the show with their usual flair but a much different song.

As Carolyn Stoddard enters The Great House, her uncle, Roger Collins, presents her with the ...

Spoilercast-Update (August 2019) from 2019-08-24T08:19:19

Gratitude to pen friends all over. Explanation of how the closet-listeners came into being and how they behave. Hence, I avoid them in return. (Ah, the fascinating absurdity.)

Mentions of ...

For You (July 2019) from 2019-07-26T00:38:52

Just a little something that might help. Why going in sequence is not only useful but vital. Take care, everyone.

2019 July Update (Etc, Etc, Etc.) from 2019-07-03T15:15:06

Difficulty in celebrating Dark Shadows and The Pit… As well as communication technology going bad. Appreciating Helena Clara Bouchet for being a non-canon AND canon romance fan. (Seriously!)
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Spoilercast-Update (May 2019) from 2019-05-17T06:40:45

Why “House of Dark Shadows” is a party movie, with much love and apologies all around.

Spoilers for Pit episodes (20) Twenty and (21) Twenty-One. It’s going to take a lot of effort for Chri...

Ready To Go (April 2019) from 2019-04-18T09:59:06

2012 Movie Fans: WELCOME!

This is an update for old listeners and for new listeners: please get in touch.

Thanks to pen friends and offers to keep in touch from others who got “distr...

Margaret Josette Dupres, Chapter 6 - 10 (March 2019) from 2019-03-09T18:54:45

Again, “Explicit” while being fairly clean for all that! This entry is the second podcast about the marriage novel, and exploring the chapters of it; six through ten.

I address one pointer ...

Margaret Josette Dupres, Chapters 1–5 (Valentine’s Day 2019) from 2019-02-14T09:56:47

Listeners expecting to hear me swear will be disappointed. This entry is the long-awaited first podcast about the marriage novel, and exploring the chapters of it; one through five.

This au...

Workshop With Osheen Nevoy (+New Years 2018/2019 Update) from 2019-01-01T09:27:54

Beginning with a basic explanation to this podcast series, then how garnering discussion for this series improved and how unfortunate societal changes created further problems.

In the works...

Episode 18: Braving The Waters from 2018-12-12T07:41:55

Milligan and Hecubus reprise their introductory insanity with a little supplement from “Mad Max”.

Sam Evans introduces the Ghost of Captain Daniel Gregg to his daughter, Maggie Evans, who is...

Interview with New Fan: Melissa (Autumn 2018/Spring 2016) from 2018-11-17T12:01:53

This podcast focuses on a new fan to Dark Shadows and why it makes sense that would-be good fans to this 1960’s television show don't speak up. Melissa discusses her enjoyment of my fanwork, Dark S...

Non-Crackly Spoilercast (October 2018) from 2018-10-10T06:59:17

After a few words of wisdom via Osheen Nevoy, a bit of personal news which includes Michaelmas and how we celebrate September 29th each year. Updates about upcoming episodes in The Pit of Ultimate ...

Crackly Spoilercast (September 2018) from 2018-09-07T08:44:44

If you listen to old vinyl records this probably won’t bother you. I cleaned it up the best that I could, so this is a good example of my technical problems! Basic updates with how I’m looking at t...

Alma Matters (August 2018) from 2018-08-01T07:03:59

Personal updates which include working on future Pit episodes.

Why good manners are necessary and criticizing is bad for morale. Concerns about reliance on the internet, particularly those ...

Episode 17: A Bio-Exorcist Comes To Collinwood from 2018-06-29T12:00:03

Milligan and Hecubus do a quick introduction as it is well known the audience is awaiting the big show down between Beetlejuice and V’Angelique.

Quick maneuvering on BJ’s part whisks V’Angel...

Back On The Road (June 2018) from 2018-06-14T07:07:53

Wadsworth once expressed, “Very well. I know who did it. And furthermore I’m going to tell you how it was all done.” That will be how this podcast attempts to wrap up so many of the problems many o...

Instructional Manual (April/May 2018) from 2018-05-01T22:31:13

Basic information for various sites for this series and how to use them to comment on episodes; this is mainly in the direction of the url https://thepitofultimatedarkshadows.wordpress.com/

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Pit Update: February 2018 from 2018-02-02T08:39:40

News to pen friends and from pen friends.

Being in touch with “Auntie”. Reasons why DS Fandom went downhill during the onset of social media.

A short-list of online locations that bec...

Pit Update: December 2017 from 2017-12-12T20:56:22

My personal break away from drug-like social media sites; two in particular. My own upbringing in digesting fiction with the help of others. How people are looking for companionship to enjoy films ...

Julia and Barnabas: An Inquiry (November 2017) from 2017-11-09T00:30:16

This podcast is meant to open a dialogue with fans of this non-canon romantic pairing.

We’ve already been dealing with people who felt hurt and harmed by fans of it, but this is to give som...

Pit Update: October 2017 from 2017-10-24T06:40:31

For all the pen pals, of course, and chat about why I admire Jonathan Frid, geeking out about Canadian culture. Getting Pit burn-out but how it keeps me going anyway. Social media topics and the re...

Pit Update: September 2017 from 2017-09-30T05:29:02

Genuine appreciation for pen friends overall, and in a sense that this gratitude may be endless considering the alternative online "prison-camps" we've all felt trapped in.

Nothing fancy. Ju...

Pit Update: August 2017&Retrospective from 2017-08-26T23:14:35

Study encouragement for The Addams Family, lining things up for Pit Episode 18 in script, wonderful results from pen pals and confusing results from online bystanders. Suggestion of postage stamps ...

Pit Update: July 2017 And Retrospective from 2017-07-19T03:13

Why pen pals work and social media wastes time. Incorporating “Bewitched” into Episode 18. Social network history. Two books by Nicholas Carr.

Episode 12: Tons on regression therapy for Magg...

In Tandem from 2017-07-13T12:30:24

For the pen pals... Listen... this one is all to the pen pals... whether you use email or paper mail: This one is for you!

Pit Update: June 2017 And Retrospective from 2017-06-10T11:34:31

Talk about social media addiction with its ensuing paranoia. Continual gratitude to pen pals and describing their beautiful influence in my life. (I welcome more!)

Why and how constructive p...

Pit Update: May 2017&Retrospective from 2017-05-02T01:10:55

Thanking pen pals for helping me to heal, explaining why that is important and discussing how the happy buttons ruined upbeat discourse in people over the years.


Plenty of lively asserti...

Pit Update March 2017 from 2017-03-04T05:19:47

A “sickie” podcast for new pen pals and old listeners alike.

This is a very newsy and studious monologue. I’ll address what’s going on with the letter-writing method of listening to the seri...

Pit Update January 2017 from 2017-01-20T08:39:25

Explaining the long wait for Episode 17. In this you can hear my laryngitis. In between rambles we have various details of events planned for Episode 17 and how channeling Beetlejuice affects me.<...

Episode 17: Intro With Lisa Weyenberg from 2016-12-20T09:21:54

Pink Floyd and The Bee Gees sing us into a major list of thank yous.

Lisa’s Interview: Her watching Dark Shadows since the age of five and beyond throughout the years. Kathleen Resch’s Conco...

Pit Update November 2016 from 2016-11-11T07:21:29

A calm, fireside chat update for fans of The Pit. Delving into The Munsters, there is some discussion about type-casting, both for Fred Gwynne and Jonathan Frid especially. Reasons to celebrate the...

Episode 16: A Death In The Family from 2016-10-28T07:49:46

As Milligan and Hecubus announce the introduction to this episode, they let us know who lives and who dies. Vampire-Angelique remains impolite to their sorrow. But carry on, they must! And they int...

Pit Update October 2016 from 2016-10-11T12:37:54

In between Victoria Winters and Caleb Collins studies we have a somewhat studious ramble to keep you company until the release of Episode 16. Also, why Episode 16 hasn’t been released yet. (Plenty ...

Pit Update August 2016 from 2016-08-25T09:07:08

Just me, no music. Discussion about things, hopefully, getting better, and how to keep that going. The importance of correspondence especially.

Clear reasons why I, and many others, lose the...

Episode 16: Intro With Osheen Nevoy from 2016-07-20T10:51:32

The Brady Bunch sings us into a major list of thank yous.

From Dark Shadows to The Addams Family to fandom politics to real friendship to who this series was put online for, and the people w...

Pit Update June 2016 from 2016-06-09T22:07:37

Most of this was created Monday 6 June 2016. I felt the need to address a lot of the high stress going on. As well as some healing, personally.

There is also a short rant or two for those w...

Episode 15: A Blundering Succubus from 2016-06-01T11:37:43

After Sir Simon Milligan & Manservant Hecubus meander through their standard rigmarole of lusting after Angelique (and the usual drooling about Hecubus…) They explain what we are about to explo...

Pit Update May 2016 from 2016-05-04T18:25:05

For the people out there who want to talk, who want more, who love The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows: This is for you.

Don’t listen thinking, “This will get people moving.” No. It’s for you ...

Reincarnation&Lovecraft from 2016-03-15T05:54:08

Originally a “minicast” but since that experiment showed unworthy, this is now a full-on podcast. I still await discussion for Episode 14 so I remain creative while we all “wait”. (If you have time...

Interlude Chat for Episode 15 from 2016-02-11T21:14:06

Personal updates, understanding of what new technology has done to many of us in such a short time (which is very much like “Invasion of The Body Snatchers”). Discussion of how the convenience tric...

Episode 15: Intro With Automne Archer from 2015-12-02T06:20:20

Lurch’s harpsichord entreats our venture toward a new avenue of this radio drama. The troubles collide and the gratitude extends in name and detail. So much celebration to be had between our faithf...

Episode 14: Reunion At The Old House from 2015-11-01T05:24:29

Four months in production for audio in 2014. Originally published in text on 20 October 2013, then withheld from the public due to lack of support and discussion, we have now gained enough support ...

A Call To Arms from 2015-08-07T18:09:48

20 Minutes flat of updates in how the distractions and social networks have been eating us up for generalities when what actually gels people together are smaller crowds and specific interests.
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How Soon Is Now? from 2015-04-14T00:12:37

Paper letters from people who enjoy the radio drama as well as The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Learning about what responses happen offline instead of online.

What is given via pen pals and why it'...

Happy Talk for The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows from 2015-02-23T00:33:49

A cover of the "South Pacific" tune leads us into what is needed for this spooky multi-fandom, Dark Shadows, Ghost and Mrs. Muir, The Addams Family, Clue, Lily Munster, Kids In The Hall...

A...

Episode 14: Intro from 2015-01-01T10:44:41

Pat Benatar greets us in this understanding of being young, vital, and disenfranchised from the DS universe as far as romantic pairings go. (What a can of worms!)

We also delve into what the...

Episode 13: A Balancing of The Humours from 2014-12-21T00:00:25

For Episode 13 we have Dr. Julia Hoffman and Barnabas Collins in a stare down of obstacles. Why DOES he love Josette and why is Maggie the key to that love? (Warning #1: Dr. Hoffman breathes a PG s...

Episode 13: Intro from 2014-08-15T23:16:30

Understanding of how everything in this series, including the wrap-up novel, came to be and why no one spoke up before.

Discussions about issues in pairings in the Dark Shadows world and abo...

Episode 12: Dark Therapy from 2014-08-08T03:26:59

Over a month in production, Episode 12 has Sam Evans help guide Dr. Hoffman into hypnotizing his daughter Maggie to find out what her flashes of past memory mean. The journey is one of torment and ...

Episode 12: Intro from 2014-06-30T00:12:57

In Search Of... Josette Dupres. Another interview with "Daryl's Husband". We discuss the sign about Bloody Mary, both the game and the beverage.

This also provided information of tools to h...

Pit of Ultimate Bloopers 2 + Explanations from 2014-06-22T07:55:30

Outtakes and explanations about fending off harsh reviewers, help to and from other creators. Foibles over Bewitched research.

How-To's of what to comment and the good it can do.

Futu...

Episode 11: Caleb Collins Fights Back, Part Two from 2014-06-20T03:09:17

Nicholas Blair encounters a lugubrious undertaker in order to procure a coffin for his "granny" with awkward results.

Dr. Hoffman meets Professor Stokes in her office after checking on Willi...

Episode 11: Caleb Collins Fights Back, Part One from 2014-06-18T03:05:01

Cousin Lily and Elizabeth renew ties after Elizabeth calms down by the shock of her unfamiliar looks.

Roger, irked by his sister's reaction to the fun "costume" of their cousin, walks to The...

Episode 11: Intro from 2014-05-12T07:29:50

Upperclassmen tune, deep gratitude to Dark Shadows fans, and Josette Dupres lovers. Plug for Osheen Nevoy's "Stand Fast And Damn The Devil" as well as singing her praises.

Thanks to other w...

Episode 10: The Kids Are Alright from 2014-05-05T13:43:34

As Barnabas Collins and Maggie Evans continue to investigate the trouble of the raven and what she's remembering a few callers come to the door throughout the morning.

Nicholas Blair is hand...

Special Announcement: Will The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows Continue? from 2014-04-16T02:10:11

The characters speak and so do I

Episode 10: Intro from 2014-03-26T16:10:54

"The Haunted House Blues", reviews by other fandoms, explanations for creation of "The Pit of Ultimate Dark Shadows" and podcast. Also uncovering the mystery between Dark Shadows fanfiction versus ...

Episode 9: The Wisdom of Mayhem from 2014-03-21T19:27:58

Our hosts do a brief switch-a-roo in rank while informing us of the latest occurrences in Collinsport.

Elizabeth Stoddard visits an old friend in town to discuss both her daughter and her po...

Episode 9: Intro from 2014-02-25T14:58:56

A *big* sign, possibly from Captain Daniel Gregg himself!

Explaining more of the story coming up, including how to make Lily Munster more convincing and not so cartoonish, though she will be...

Episode 8: A Long Awaited Trip To The Passion-Pit from 2014-02-18T12:34:05

At Wyndcliff, Dr. Hoffman and Professor Stokes visit with Willie Loomis to introduce an added element to his treatment.

Tony and Carolyn arrive at the Evans’ Cottage on to discover there is ...

Episode 8: Intro from 2014-02-12T15:21:31

Just getting something up while I work on Episode 8: A Long Awaited Trip To A Passion-Pit. (Researched certain movie theaters, found that title and simply HAD to use it!)

Plugs to other fan...

Pit of Ultimate Bloopers 1 from 2014-02-08T18:24:44

Delving into bloopers from past and future episodes.

Just a heads up The "you guys suck for not tell me this was funny!" outburst: the recording was done before any of the podcasts were post...

Episode 7: The Blair Warlock... Projected from 2014-01-29T05:12:04

In the Pit of Ultimate Darkness, Sir Simon once hosted at an Italian Eatery... So here he hosts at another eating establishment...

Maggie is still having flashes of supernatural curiousity, ...

Episode 6: Coffee, Tea&Cribbage from 2014-01-29T03:37:19

Tony and Carolyn find the perfect place to stow away Angelique's painting, and Carolyn ponders on a pen, wondering if it's one that took up too much air time in contemplation long ago.

Capta...

Episode 5: Saving Pop from 2014-01-28T21:39:08

This installment involves Tony and Carolyn discussing why she hasn't gone to college while they look for a place to stash the painting of Angelique.



Next Barnabas and Prof. Stokes e...

Episode 4: Captain Gregg GetsBent from 2014-01-28T21:00:57

Here Tony and Carolyn's romance grows as they head out to Schooner Bay and being in such good spirits help out a lady who looks quite worried, and so Mrs. Muir ought to be. Sometimes Capt. Gregg ha...

Episode 3: The Strega of Brooklyn from 2014-01-28T20:26:57

In this wrap up of the Adam story line and dream curse, Mrs. Johnson explains to her out of town friend, what all has been going on. Since Dark Shadows has so much reincarnation hinted at, it's lik...

Episode 2: Chamber Pots&Coffee Cups from 2014-01-28T19:58:53

Our hosts brief us with what is left out of this Re-write, as Victoria Winters returns from 1795 in the NECK of time. Much unfortunate delving into 18th century lack of restrooms, as well as a stra...

Episode 1: Parapsychology from 2014-01-28T19:03:58

Condensed Re-write of "Dark Shadows", adding new characters along the way to help solve problems and lift curses. Begins post Maggie Evans kidnapping, and Willie Loomis going to Wyndcliff.

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