Divorce Ranch

May 27 2024 121
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June 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at his Ma's sickbed. Instead, he steps off the train and into a den of liberated ex-wives who test his every nerve. Crooked cops, runaways, and divorcees collide in a female-forward, "west-of-center" take on the classic noir.

Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Written by Michi Broman, Rachel Music, Laura Skopec, Brendon Thompson, and Elena Christina Wagoner.

Starring: Christopher Gebauer as Francis, Kate Fuglei as Aoife, Enrique Quintero as Hondo, Lorene Chesley as Sarah, Lisa Pedace as Helen, Laura Lee Walsh as Beverly, Tina Huang as Hatsuko, Laura Holliday as Dottie, and Chelsea Lang as Mitzi Ballantyne. Featuring the Divorce Ranch Players: Neill Fleming, Jamie Lujan, Cashae Monya, Marnina Schon, Meghan Falcone, Ted Evans, and Jesse Burch

Sound Design by Lauren Cooper. Music by Michelle Sudduth. Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Evan Chambers.

Produced by Simone Kisiel. Executive Produced by the Good Story Guild. Follow us @goodstoryguild on Instagram. 

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Part Six: What Would A Choir Boy Do? (Finale)

May 27 2024 28 mins  
Season Finale. Detective O'Connell concludes his investigation. Part Six was written by Elena Christina Wagoner and directed by Rachel Music. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content. || Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christi

Part Five: St. Francis Talks to the Birds

May 20 2024 31 mins  
Running out of time, Francis returns to the casino and enters his personal den of lions. Helen tries her hand at espionage, but Hatsuko steals the show. Joey Matinee gets a chance to clear his name. Part Five was written and directed by Rachel Music. "I Know How to Say Yes" (Music/Sudduth) was performed by Keiko Shimosato Carreiro. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for

Part Four: A Change of Heart

May 13 2024 21 mins  
After confronting Helen, Detective O'Connell receives a telegram from Chicago, forcing Aoife to step in. Hatsuko and Beverly weigh their options, and Hondo plays hardball to get the answers he seeks. Part Four was written by Michi Broman and directed by Rachel Music. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus cont

Part Three: A Change of Tack

May 06 2024 25 mins  
Against the backdrop of yet another disappearance at the Sidewinder, Francis struggles to relate to the divorcees. A horseback reconnaissance yields some clues, but now the pool of suspects is growing. Part Three was written by Laura Skopec and directed by Rachel Music. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus c

Part Two: No Refunds

Apr 29 2024 32 mins  
Detective O'Connell tries working within the system, but finds himself at odds with the freewheeling attitudes in Reno. At the casino, the stakes get even higher. Dottie confides in Francis, to the ire of her sister, Beverly. Part Two was written by Brandon Thompson and directed by Rachel Music. "You Take the Rules, I'll Take the Roulette" performed by Jacob Alden Roa. || Join ou

Part One: The Disappearance of Mitzi Ballantyne

Apr 22 2024 22 mins  
June 1949. Detective O'Connell has been sent unceremoniously from Chicago to Reno to track down a wily heiress. || Join our Discord, or support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access to future episodes, and bonus content. Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kis

Trailer - Divorce Ranch

Apr 14 2024 1 mins  
Nevada, 1949. Heiress Mitzi Ballantyne has gone missing during her "Reno-vation" at the Sidewinder Resort. Detective Francis O'Connell, a Bible-toting bloodhound, would rather be at his Ma's sickbed. Instead, he steps off the train and into a den of liberated ex-wives who test his every nerve. Crooked cops, runaways, and divorcees collide in an offbeat blend of ensemble Western and