Starring: Randy Thompson as the Narrator Greg Brannon as Sweet Charlie Eight Wil Schaffner singing the acapella style for 'The One Trick Pony' Sidney Kean as Sweet Charlie Eight's Father Lionel Wharton as Charlie Tu The Girls as Auri Streets, Kate Zehr and Cerys Fernadnes The old residents as Winn Manning, Cykade and Sash Mutze Music tracks provided by the following artists through www.pixabay.com:

AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network Releases the Theme Music for "The Story of Sweet Charlie Eight – The One Trick Pony," Episode Two of "The Story Of..."

Season One continues with a bittersweet tale of fame, friendship, and the price of a single hit song

AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network is proud to announce the release of "The Story of Sweet Charlie Eight – The One Trick Pony," the second episode of Season One of its original audio drama anthology series, The Story Of...

Written by Jerry Bader and produced by Jerry Bader and Sash Mutze, this episode follows the rise and fall of Charles "Sweet Charlie Eight" Roundtree — a gifted young musician born into a jazz dynasty, whose single rock 'n' roll hit, "One Trick Pony," catapults him to stardom before fame's harsh realities send him searching for the friendship and meaning he left behind.

"Sweet Charlie Eight's story is about that one great moment we all chase, and what happens to us when the spotlight moves on," said Jerry Bader. "It's funny, it's a little sad, and at its heart, it's about the friendships we sometimes take for granted on the way up."

The episode features:

• Randy Thompson as The Narrator
• Greg Brannon as Sweet Charlie Eight
• Wil Schaffner, performing the a cappella rendition of "One Trick Pony"
• Sidney Kean as Sweet Charlie Eight's Father
• Lionel Wharton as Charlie Tu
• Auri Streets, Kate Zehr, and Cerys Fernandes as The Girls
• Winn Manning, Cykade, and Sash Mutze as the residents of the Las Vegas Old Age Home for Retired Performers

Listeners can expect the trademark blend of narrative storytelling, original music, and richly voiced characters that has become a hallmark of the AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network's productions.

"The Story of Sweet Charlie Eight – The One Trick Pony" is available now wherever podcasts are found, as part of Season One of The Story Of...

About AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network AudioZoo Podcast Drama Network produces original scripted audio dramas featuring immersive storytelling, live music, and ensemble casts, bringing character-driven narratives to life for listeners everywhere.

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