Greater Boston

Mini-Episode: Farewell Phil

Greater Boston

Show Notes

Greater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason, with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon. This mini-episode was written by Alexander Danner and sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.

CAST This episode featured:

Michael Melia as Philip West (he/him)

Josh Rubino as Bernie (he/him)

and James Oliva as Michael Tate (he/him)

MUSIC

“Charlie on the MTA” by Dirk Tiede and Emily Petersen

“Archie MacDonald" by Dirk Tiede

SUPPORT You can support Greater Boston on Patreon at patreon.com/greaterboston

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CONTENT NOTES

References to near starvation / dying

Guilt over contributing to kidnapping / negligence / murder

Reference to manipulation and gaslighting

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