The year is 1944, and the world is at war. Overseas, the first American boats are crashing onto blood-stained beaches, but there are battles on the home front too. The newly minted Office of War Information is fighting the battle of ideas, contracting broadcasters across the nation to make patriotic propaganda. There's plenty of money and influence to go around, and Noah Sweeting wants in on the action. A writer for the Imprimatur Broadcasting Company, he pitches a scripted program called "We Find Our Heroes," an anthology that dramatizes— and embellishes— the stories of authentic Great War veterans.
With the help of an ironically pacifistic actor, the show quickly becomes a meteoric hit. Millions of Americans tune in each week to hear the propagandists lionize their heroes and demonize their enemies. But the propagandists' newfound success is troubled with logistical nightmares and ethical questions. And worst of all: their open invitation for dramatic stories has invited something unthinkable through the door, a story that will put both of their lives at risk.
Imprimatur is a new fiction podcast created by Newton Holt. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
In the series finale of Imprimatur: A Radio Drama, Noah Sweeting and Frank Bergeron battle for ultimate control of their stories and their lives.
This episode stars:
Cody Cornwell as Noah Sweeting
Jeramie Glass as Frank Bergeron
Tommy Rosecrans as Fish Fontana
Jeanne Scurek as Dahlia Bergeron
Erin Bonham as Marilyn Sweeting
Kevin Schwartz as Hal Greenwood
Samantha-Rose Brody as Annie Grant
Elisabeth Sandoval as the Earwig
Mia Katz as Barbara Blackwell
Jarod Lukehart as Mr. Bailey
Zachary Robertson as Michael Howard
Original Music by Thomas Rankin
Cover Art by Alexis Tucker
Line Producing by Noah Blunier
Sound Engineering by Jeremy Moser
Written, Directed, and Edited by Newton Holt
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to imprimatur.radio@gmail.com.
18 Sept 2026
Part Four
In the aftermath of Pendleton's big decision, Noah and Bergeron scramble to pick up the pieces of their former lives, only to discover that there is no going back from this.
This episode stars:
Cody Cornwell as Noah Sweeting
Riley Smith as Pendleton Oscars
Jeramie Glass as Frank Bergeron
Tommy Rosecrans as Fish Fontana
Jeanne Scurek as Dahlia Bergeron
Erin Bonham as Marilyn Sweeting
Elisabeth Sandoval as the Earwig
Jarod Lukehart as the Detective
Original Music by Thomas Rankin
Cover Art by Alexis Tucker
Line Producing by Noah Blunier
Sound Engineering by Jeremy Moser
Written, Directed, and Edited by Newton Holt
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to imprimatur.radio@gmail.com.
11 Sept 2026
Part Three
As the propagandists finalize their version of Bergeron's story, they are caught in the crossfire of warring political forces. Meanwhile, Bergeron prepares for one of the biggest nights of his life.
This episode stars:
Cody Cornwell as Noah Sweeting
Riley Smith as Pendleton Oscars
Jeramie Glass as Frank Bergeron
Tommy Rosecrans as Fish Fontana
Jeanne Scurek as Dahlia Bergeron
Erin Bonham as Marilyn Sweeting
Kevin Schwartz as Hal Greenwood
Samantha-Rose Brody as Annie Grant
Kimberly Woodson as Cecelia Smiley
Jerimiah Pinkins as Shelton Smiley
Jarod Lukehart as the Stranger
Sylus Zawicki as the Young Man
Newton Holt as the Radio Host
Mia Katz as the Party Guest
Original Music by Thomas Rankin
Cover Art by Alexis Tucker
Line Producing by Noah Blunier
Sound Engineering by Jeremy Moser
Written, Directed, and Edited by Newton Holt
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to imprimatur.radio@gmail.com.
4 Sept 2026
Part Two
With the mysterious "Earwig" hot on his trail, Jack Hudson arrives at Imprimatur Broadcasting with a story to tell, one that will change the propagandists' lives forever.
This episode stars:
Cody Cornwell as Noah Sweeting
Riley Smith as Pendleton Oscars
Jeramie Glass as Frank Bergeron
Tommy Rosecrans as Fish Fontana
Jeanne Scurek as Dahlia Bergeron
Erin Bonham as Marilyn Sweeting
Kevin Schwartz as Hal Greenwood
Samantha-Rose Brody as Annie Grant
Conner Gooden as Jack Hudson
Elisabeth Sandoval as the Earwig
Newton Holt as the Radio Host
Mia Katz as the Waitress
Original Music by Thomas Rankin
Cover Art by Alexis Tucker
Line Producing by Noah Blunier
Sound Engineering by Jeremy Moser
Written, Directed, and Edited by Newton Holt
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to imprimatur.radio@gmail.com.
28 Aug 2026
Part One
In 1944, Noah Sweeting and Pendleton Oscars work to create a series of propaganda radio programs for the Office of War Information, careful to appease both corporate masters and government officials. Elsewhere, Frank Bergeron, a steel tycoon with a murky history, is gaining traction in his bid to become governor of Illinois when a ghost from his past resurfaces with a campaign of his own. As all four men seek to manipulate public sentiment, their disparate threads collide with thrilling— and deadly— results.
This episode stars:
Cody Cornwell as Noah Sweeting
Riley Smith as Pendleton Oscars
Jeramie Glass as Frank Bergeron
Tommy Rosecrans as Fish Fontana
Jeanne Scurek as Dahlia Bergeron
Erin Bonham as Marilyn Sweeting
Kevin Schwartz as Hal Greenwood
Samantha-Rose Brody as Annie Grant
Conner Gooden as Jack Hudson
Newton Holt as the Radio Host
Jarod Lukehart as Mr. Bailey and Additional Voices
Zachary Robertson as Charles Hopkins
Mia Katz as Additional Voices
Sylus Zawicki as Additional Voices
James Sparkman as Additional Voices
Original Music by Thomas Rankin
Cover Art by Alexis Tucker
Line Producing by Noah Blunier
Sound Engineering by Jeremy Moser
Written, Directed, and Edited by Newton Holt
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.
For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to imprimatur.radio@gmail.com.
26 Jul 2026
Trailer
Set in the summer of 1944, this five-part audio drama follows a pair of radio producers as they work to create propaganda programs for the Office of War Information. But when their research uncovers horrifying allegations about a rising politician, they find themselves in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, and the men are forced to choose between a life of silence and an honest death.
Inspired by both literary dramas and historical thrillers, Imprimatur is a radio drama immersed in the world of radio drama, an exploration of the stories we tell ourselves and tell the world.
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