The Art of Ambition: Recent Episodes
Ragged Foils
In the city that never sleeps, the next opportunity is right around the corner…
The Art of Ambition is a modern noir-esque series told from the perspective of a New Yorker with his ear to the ground and a knack for turning a situation to his advantage.
Written by Mark L. Burrow, starring Joshua Manning, directed and edited by Thomas Mitchells, theme tune by Barrie Bignold. The Art of Ambition was expanded from a monologue - The Art of a Doorman - originally produced by Natalie Winter for Ragged Foils’ Ragged Scratch Podcast.
The team chat about the process behind The Art of Ambition series
Featuring: writer Mark L. Burrow, actor Joshua Manning, director Thomas Mitchells and producer Natalie Winter
The Art of Ambition was composed by Barrie Bignold
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
All episodes are released for free on podcast apps, but if you have enjoyed this series and would like to support us, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi page
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The Art of Ambition Chapter 6: The Stand Up
The Ambitious Man shares his stories at an open mic night under a pseudonym
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed, Edited and Additional Voices by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
Produced by Natalie Winter
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you have enjoyed this series and would like to support us, please consider donating to our Ko-Fi page
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Further Credits and Attributions:
Audience Laughter & Applause, Beer Pull, ClubsAndBars_Mixed, Door Close
BBC Acropolis, RemArc
Mic Feedback
Chimerical, https://freesound.org/people/chimerical/sounds/105980/
PA Mic feedback
FreqMan, https://freesound.org/people/FreqMan/sounds/42930/
Acid Trumpet
Kevin MacLeod, Incompetech.com
Double Cough
Joedeshon, https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/266019/
Rain, Moderate, C.wav
Inspector at Freesound.org, https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/401275/
Footsteps Right to Left
Provan09, https://freesound.org/people/Provan09/sounds/345685/
The Art of Ambition Chapter 5: The Phantom Attendant
Our man runs a slick business in secret, relishing the opportunity to watch the city go by...
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
Produced by Natalie Winter
Additional voices provided by Thomas Mitchells and Natalie Winter
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!
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Additional Credits:
New York Atmosphere/Traffic, Hospital Equipment, Laughter and Applause 1980, Metal Gate, Jeering & booing, 50 people, 20-30 years old. (Interior.), Applause at concert, audience of 50 people.
BBC Acropolis, RemArc
Back in New York, and working in a restaurant, our man hears of an intriguing opportunity...
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
Produced by Natalie Winter
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!
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Additional credits:
Large Restaurant Kitchen & Small Restaurant Kitchen, Hospital Equipment, New York - Times Square, busy traffic, Metal Gate,
BBC Sounds Acropolis, RemArc Licence
Whiskey On The Mississippi
Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com), Creative Commons Licence
Pencil, Writing, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
Shop Door Bell
shall555: https://freesound.org/people/shall555/sounds/72197/
CC Attribution
Our New Yorker changes coasts to head to LA and pursue a dream...
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
Produced by Natalie Winter
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!
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Additional SFX and Music Credits
“Heartbeat, Regular, Single, 01-01, LOOP.wav” by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
Peppy Pepe by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4205-peppy-pepe
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Road To Hell by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4297-road-to-hell
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Light Entertainment Audience, cheer into applause"
"Light Entertainment Audience, light laughter."
BBC Acropolis , RemArc License
"Auckland, quiet back street"
BBC Acropolis, RemArc License
"Electical Buzz"
BBC Acropolis, RemArc License
Hop back in time to prohibition New York to see how our ambitious man’s grandfather made things work for him...
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
Produced by Natalie Winter
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!
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Additional Chapter 2 attributions:
“55Bar_NYC” by LieTooFine, http://www.lietoofine.com via Freesound.org
"Shades of Spring" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“In Your Arms” Kevin Mcleod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“The War Ends In Europe”
This piece was produced by the United News Company in 1945. Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration.
The Art of Ambition Chapter 1: The Doorman
Step inside the secret, lonesome life of a New York city doorman, and a valuable work of art hanging in the lobby...
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
Produced by Natalie Winter
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
All episodes will be released for free on podcasts apps, but if you can’t wait to hear more then donate £10 or more to our Ko-Fi page to unlock all 6 episodes on release day!
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The Art of Ambition - Trailer
Written by Mark L. Burrow
Performed by Joshua Manning
Directed and Edited by Thomas Mitchells
Theme Tune by Barrie Bignold
Produced by Natalie Winter
You might also enjoy the Ragged Scratch Podcast - the new writing scratch podcast that The Art of a Doorman was originally produced for. Search ‘Ragged Scratch Podcast’ in your podcatcher of choice, or take a listen here.
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