Dusty Farts – Episode 1: Pilot

Dusty Farts – Episode 1: Pilot Release Date: July 2025 Runtime: 12 minutes Audio Format: Immersive fiction – comedy, Americana, absurdity Recommended Listening: Stereo headphones encouraged for best experience Episode Summary Welcome to the Polyester Lounge, where the bacon is overcooked, the toast is twice-baked, and the booth cushions have dents deep enough to qualify as national landmarks. John (aka Dusty) and Fred (aka Farts) settle into their booth and their 40-year friendship—fueled by caffeine, spite, and expired coupons. With Aria serving sass hotter than the coffee, the boys debate toast (sourdough vs. rye), insult Bob’s bacon technique, and redefine “constant irritation” as the secret to longevity. Hope, our narrator, offers the audience a front-row seat to grumpy enlightenment, reminding us that friendship doesn’t always sound sweet—it sounds like sarcasm, side orders, and one more refill of coffee that tastes like regret and shoe polish. Voices You’ll Hear • John (Dusty) – The “brains” of the duo, though most of his wisdom is just sharper insults and worse coffee takes • Fred (Farts) – The “heart,” powered by caffeine, coupons, and an endless reservoir of irritation • Aria – Eternal waitress and den mother of the Polyester Lounge, armed with sass, coffee, and zero tolerance for nonsense • Hope – Narrator, offering conspiratorial commentary, half-wisdom, and a running record of grievances Sound Stage • The Polyester Lounge – A classic small-town diner with cracked vinyl booths, slanted cushions, and the smell of bacon, Bengay, and broken resolutions. Aria runs the floor, Bob burns the bacon, and John and Fred claim their booth like territorial walruses. Sound & Style Immersive stereo sound with diner ambience: coffee pours, sizzling bacon, the creak of vinyl cushions, and Aria’s dry delivery. The style blends Americana warmth with absurd banter—half small-town breakfast, half philosophical roast. For New Listeners We recommend starting with Episode 1 of the series, as this is more of a long, unfolding story than a collection of standalone episodes. Credits Written, scored, and produced by Brian Clark—who had a screen reader, a microphone, and just enough diner-grade coffee to pull this off.