Divorce Ranch

Good Story Guild, Rachel Music, Michi Broman, and Elena Christina Wagoner

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. 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. 299415 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. read less

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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 classic Noir. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Executive Produced by Good Story Guild. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Trailer - Divorce Ranch

Trailer - Divorce Ranch

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 classic Noir. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Produced by Simone Kisiel. Executive Produced by Good Story Guild. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Part One: The Disappearance of Mitzi Ballantyne

Part One: The Disappearance of Mitzi Ballantyne

June 1949. Detective O'Connell has been sent unceremoniously from Chicago to Reno to track down a wily heiress. Divorce Ranch is a Good Story Guild production. Created by Rachel Music. Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner. Part One was written by Michi Broman and directed by Rachel Music. Starring: Christopher Gebauer as FrancisKate Fuglei as AoifeEnrique Quintero as HondoLorene Chesley as SarahLisa Pedace as HelenTina Huang as HatsukoLaura Lee Walsh as BeverlyLaura Holliday as Dottieand Chelsea Lang as Mitzi BallantyneFeaturing the Divorce Ranch Players: Neill Fleming, Jamie Lujan, Cashae Monya, Marnina Schon, Meghan Falcone, Ted Evans, and Jesse BurchSound Design by Lauren CooperMusic by Michelle SudduthRecorded, Mixed and Mastered by Evan ChambersProduced by Simone KisielExecutive Produced by the Good Story GuildFollow us @goodstoryguild Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Part Two: No Refunds

Part Two: No Refunds

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. Created by Rachel Music.Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner.Part Two was written by Brandon Thompson and directed by Rachel Music.Starring: Christopher Gebauer as FrancisKate Fuglei as AoifeEnrique Quintero as HondoLorene Chesley as SarahLisa Pedace as HelenLaura Lee Walsh as BeverlyLaura Holliday as DottieTina Huang as Hatsuko 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 BurchSound Design by Lauren CooperMusic by Michelle Sudduth***"You Take the Rules, I'll Take the Roulette" Performed by Jacob Alden Roa***Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Evan ChambersProduced by Simone KisielExecutive Produced by the Good Story GuildFollow us @ goodstoryguild on Instagram.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Part Three: A Change of Tack

Part Three: A Change of Tack

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. Created by Rachel Music.Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner.Part Three was written by Laura Skopec and directed by Rachel Music.Starring: Christopher Gebauer as FrancisKate Fuglei as AoifeEnrique Quintero as HondoLorene Chesley as SarahLisa Pedace as HelenLaura Lee Walsh as BeverlyLaura Holliday as DottieTina Huang as Hatsukoand Chelsea Lang as Mitzi BallantyneFeaturing the Divorce Ranch Players: Neill Fleming, Jamie Lujan, Cashae Monya, Marnina Schon, Meghan Falcone, Ted Evans, and Jesse BurchSound Design by Lauren CooperMusic by Michelle SudduthRecorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Evan ChambersProduced by Simone KisielExecutive Produced by the Good Story GuildFollow us @ goodstoryguild on Instagram.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Part Four: A Change of Heart

Part Four: A Change of Heart

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. Created by Rachel Music.Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner.Part Four was written by Michi Broman and directed by Rachel Music.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, Laura Holliday as Dottie, Tina Huang as Hatsuko, 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 BurchSound Design by Lauren CooperMusic by Michelle SudduthRecorded, Mixed and Mastered by Evan ChambersProduced by Simone KisielExecutive Produced by the Good Story GuildFollow us @goodstoryguild on Instagram.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Part Five: St. Francis Talks to the Birds

Part Five: St. Francis Talks to the Birds

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.Created by Rachel Music.Showrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina Wagoner.Part Five was written and directed by Rachel Music.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, Laura Holliday as Dottie, Tina Huang as Hatsuko, 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 BurchSound Design by Lauren CooperMusic by Michelle Sudduth"I Know How to Say Yes" (Music/Sudduth) was performed by Keiko Shimosato Carreiro.Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Evan ChambersProduced by Simone KisielExecutive Produced by the Good Story GuildFollow us @goodstoryguild on Instagram.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Part Six: What Would A Choir Boy Do?

Part Six: What Would A Choir Boy Do?

Season Finale. Detective O'Connell concludes his investigation. Created by Rachel MusicShowrunning by Michi Broman and Elena Christina WagonerPart Six was written by Elena Christina Wagoner and directed by Rachel Music.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, Laura Holliday as Dottie, Tina Huang as Hatsuko, 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 BurchSound Design by Lauren CooperMusic by Michelle SudduthRecorded, Mixed and Mastered by Evan ChambersProduced by Simone KisielExecutive Produced by the Good Story GuildFollow us @goodstoryguild on Instagram.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.