Madmen Cross The Water is a fiction podcast following the exploits of an early 1900s folk duo with a mythical origin story.
Hosted by Sons of Town Hall superfan Elias B. Worthington, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the globetrotting pair’s misadventures, underpinned by witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score. Madmen Cross The Water is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.
Join Josiah and George in Scotland for a Christmas miracle like no other.
featuring the songs 'Christmas In Caledonia', 'Forever My Queen', 'Silent Night' and 'Wassail Wassail'
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and most other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Callum - Findlay Napier (https://www.findlaynapier.com/)
Extra chorus vocals by Findlay Napier (https://www.findlaynapier.com/) & Will Robertson (https://www.willrobertson.com/)
Strings on Christmas In Caledonia and Wassail Wassail by Sophie Sirota (https://sophiesirota.bandcamp.com/)
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Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino (https://www.adventure-journal.com/2022/12/poppa-neutrino-jazzed-his-way-across-the-atlantic-on-a-raft-made-of-trash), whose adventures inspired us to dream
24 Jun 2025
Of Sausage And Song - Ep11
Oliver Maltman, Ben Parker jnr, David Berkeley, Max Schlosser, Claudia Bloch, and Lilli Bloch enact a radio drama episode where George and Josiah work in a sausage factory and encounter colorful characters, showcasing original songs.
13 May 2025
Episode 9 - Three Is A Crowd
The boys rescue a Brazilian castaway who nearly breaks up the band. Featuring the song “Mutiny”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Tiago - Tiago Arrais
Bernardo Barbosa - Estêvão Queiroga
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Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino (https://www.adventure-journal.com/2022/12/poppa-neutrino-jazzed-his-way-across-the-atlantic-on-a-raft-made-of-trash), whose adventures inspired us to dream
15 Apr 2025
Episode 8 - Fight Like A Frenchman
Sons of Town Hall are hired to help repaint the Eiffel Tower and nearly become Olympic wrestlers for the France. Featuring the songs "Brothers" & “Je Vous Aime”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Vincent Taurelle - piano on 'Je Vous Aime'
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Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink (https://www.instagram.com/sjoskefotografeert_)
Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino (https://www.adventure-journal.com/2022/12/poppa-neutrino-jazzed-his-way-across-the-atlantic-on-a-raft-made-of-trash), whose adventures inspired us to dream
11 Mar 2025
Episode 7 - Double Stomp and Double Servings
It turns out Josiah has a soft spot for cured meat and wine, forcing George to stage an intervention. Featuring the song: “Not Cerveza”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Maria - Lourdes Kerr
Spanish Local #1 - Charlie Roth
Spanish Local #2 - Maite Redondo Cladera
Spanish Local #3 - Tiago Arrais
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11 Feb 2025
Episode 6 - Pilgrims In Pamplona
Our host Elias goes on location to Spain to relive George and Josiah’s failed attempt leading religious pilgrims along the Camino Santiago.
Featuring the song “The Lion's Paw (https://hypeddit.com/sonsoftownhall/thelionspaw)”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Spanish Pilgrim #1 - Al Hazan
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Also features the song 'Louise' from The Adventures of The Sons of Town Hall album.
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Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino (https://www.adventure-journal.com/2022/12/poppa-neutrino-jazzed-his-way-across-the-atlantic-on-a-raft-made-of-trash), whose adventures inspired us to dream
28 Jan 2025
Episode 5 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 2 (the conclusion)
George and Josiah meet their match in Mario the mustachioed Master of Ceremonies, and their love for Ella comes crashing down.
Featuring the song “New Orleans (https://hypeddit.com/sonsoftownhall/neworleans)”
Cast of characters:
Elias B. Worthington and all other character voices (Except for Ella) - Oliver Maltman
George Ulysses Brown - Ben Parker jnr
Josiah Chester Jones - David Berkeley
Ella The Acrobat - Lilli Bloch
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Dedicated to the life of Poppa Neutrino (https://www.adventure-journal.com/2022/12/poppa-neutrino-jazzed-his-way-across-the-atlantic-on-a-raft-made-of-trash), whose adventures inspired us to dream
14 Jan 2025
Episode 4 - Ella The Acrobat pt. 1
Ella The Acrobat Lilli Bloch shares her journey from circus performer to captivating the hearts of Elias B. Worthington and the rest of the cast in a tale of love and tragedy in 1920s New Orleans.
3 Dec 2024
Episode 3 - Like A Banjo In A Haystack
George and Josiah make a surprising discovery in an Oklahoma hayloft, revealing a hidden treasure with the help of Elias B. Worthington and a haunting melody by Jeffrey Martin and Sara Watkins.
12 Nov 2024
Episode 2 - The White Whale
Sons of Town Hall show us what not to do at sea
Featuring the song “Whalebone”
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15 Oct 2024
Episode 1 - How To Build A Boat
We meet our handsome heroes. Then they meet each other and hatch a most audacious plan.
Featuring the songs “Wild Winds” and "How To Build A Boat"
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6 Sept 2024
Introduction
Our host, Elias B. Worthington, appeals to the gods to bless this project and his microphone.
Featuring the song “Gods”
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Who has been a guest on Madmen Cross The Water
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Oliver Maltman
Ben Parker jnr
David Berkeley
Max Schlosser
Claudia Bloch
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
24 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100
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Quality
32
Social presence
91
YouTube
0
Engagement
85
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