Mango: Dead Serious is an action-packed feature-length audio drama from Hard 90 Productions. Stay tuned for "Mango 2" now in development!
Storyline:
After saving virologist Dr. Charlotte Fox from a vicious attack deep in the mountains outside Los Angeles, Johnny Mango learns a virus has swept the globe causing a worldwide zombie outbreak. In order to continue her work on the vaccine, Dr. Fox must find her uncle whose last known whereabouts were 100 miles away in Joshua Tree. Mango, Dr. Fox and Mango's dog Kismet embark on a dangerous journey to find Dr. Fox's uncle and complete the vaccine all while Mango's mysterious past comes to light.
Starring Ben Conley as Johnny Mango, Alexandra Cruz as Dr. Charlotte Fox, La'Keishia Simon as Tracy Jackson, John Eddings as Henry West, Hannah McBride as Summer Cassidy, Charly Yoon as Derek Choi, Kevin Walsh as Mick the Bartender, Spring Inés Peña as News Reporter and Monica Marquez as Paramedic. "Without You" is an original song written and performed by Leeann Skoda. Credits and disclaimer voiced by Domingo Castillo.
This presentation is intended only for mature audiences. Listener discretion advised.
For more information about Mango: Dead Serious please visit hard90productions.com
Creator Ben Conley on Editing & Sound Design of Mango: Dead Serious Audio Drama
Creator Ben Conley dives deep into the editing and sound design of the action-packed audio drama “Mango: Dead Serious”. From layering immersive soundscapes to overcoming overwhelming post-production challenges, he’ll walk you through how the world of MANGO was brought to life through audio!
Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/j8Bt4cKWsKA)
Learn more at www.hard90productions.com
Interview Questions/ Topics:
01:00 How long did post-production take on “Mango: Dead Serious?”
01:19 Where did you source sound effects and music from?
01:37 What editing platform did you use and why?
02:35 Editing example (dialogue scene)
03:33 Editing example (action scene)
05:16 What was the mixing process like?
07:30 What was the biggest post-production challenge?
31 Mar 2025
Creator Ben Conley on Production & Recording of Mango: Dead Serious Audio Drama
Go behind the scenes of the action-packed audio drama “Mango: Dead Serious”! In this video, I talk about the production process on this DIY audio project from the ground up — including the recording process, working with voice actors and what challenges I faced. If you're curious about how audio dramas are made, want to learn more about indie storytelling, or are looking for tips on solo production, this deep dive is for you!
Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/Y3p9w7_xNlU)
Learn more at www.hard90productions.com
Interview Questions:
01:00 What is production?
01:41 What is the hardest thing about production?
02:56 When did production begin?
03:51 Where did you record “Mango: Dead Serious”?
04:44 What was your approach to directing voice actors?
10:11 How long did production take?
10:59 What was the biggest production challenge?
11:24 What do you love about production?
18 Mar 2025
Behind the Audio Drama | Hannah McBride on Voicing Summer Cassidy in "Mango: Dead Serious"
Actor Hannah McBride talks about voicing the role of Summer Cassidy in “Mango: Dead Serious”. The full feature-length “Mango: Dead Serious” audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform and buckle up, “Mango 2” is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!
Watch on YouTube (https://youtu.be/MezjgokIG4w)
Interview Questions:
00:54 Introduction
01:00 When did you start acting?
02:19 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
03:11 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
04:01 What do you love about acting?
04:38 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
05:00 Where did you find the casting notice for “Mango: Dead Serious”?
05:24 How did you prepare for the audition?
06:15 How does it feel to book a role?
06:40 How do you relate to your character?
07:20 How did you prepare for production?
08:05 What was your most challenging scene?
08:44 What was your favorite scene?
09:12 What did you think when you heard “Mango: Dead Serious” for the first time?
09:50 Why should someone listen to “Mango: Dead Serious”?
3 Mar 2025
Voice Actor Interview - John Eddings, "Mango: Dead Serious" Audio Drama
Actor John Eddings talks about voicing the role of Henry West in “Mango: Dead Serious”. The full feature-length “Mango: Dead Serious” audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform and buckle up, “Mango 2” is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!
Interview Questions
00:00 Introduction
00:08 How long have you been acting?
0:52 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
01:33 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
02:11 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
03:01 What did you know about audio dramas before this project?
03:30 Where did you find the casting notice for “Mango: Dead Serious”?
04:09 How do you relate to your character Henry West?
05:05 What did you think when you heard “Mango: Dead Serious” for the first time?
07:45 Why should someone listen to “Mango: Dead Serious”?
18 Feb 2025
Actor Interview - Keisha Simon
Actor Keishia Simon talks about playing the role of Tracy Jackson in “Mango: Dead Serious”. The full feature-length “Mango: Dead Serious” audio drama is available to listen to right here on this platform. And buckle up, “Mango 2” is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!
Interview Questions
00:00 Introduction
00:06 How long have you been acting?
01:42 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
02:07 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
02:28 What is the biggest challenge you’ve had to overcome during your acting career?
03:41 What do you love about acting?
04:10 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
04:46 What did you know about audio dramas before this project?
05:09 Where did you find the casting notice for “Mango: Dead Serious”?
05:31 How did you prepare for the audition?
5:56 How does it feel to book a role?
06:12 How do you relate to your character Tracy Jackson?
06:47 What was the recording experience like?
07:08 What did you think when you heard “Mango: Dead Serious” for the first time?
07:44 Why should someone listen to “Mango: Dead Serious”?
6 Feb 2025
Actor Interview - Alexandra Cruz
An interview with actor Alexandra Cruz about playing the role of Dr. Charlotte Fox in “Mango: Dead Serious”. The full feature-length “Mango: Dead Serious” audio drama is available to listen to right now and buckle up, “Mango 2” is currently in production! For more information including real-time production updates follow us on social media, subscribe to our YouTube Channel or visit our website www.hard90productions.com Thanks for listening!
Interview Questions:
0:07 When did you start acting?
1:35 Who are some actors or filmmakers that inspire you?
2:41 What is the hardest thing about being an actor?
3:41 What do you love about acting?
4:20 What was your voice acting experience before this project?
5:57 What did you know about audio dramas before this project?
7:00 Where did you find the casting notice for “Mango: Dead Serious”?
7:46 How did you prepare for the audition?
8:16 What do you remember about your audition?
8:52 What do you remember about your callback audition?
9:37 How does it feel to book a role?
10:37 How do you relate to your character Dr. Charlotte Fox?
12:12 How did you prepare for production?
13:38 What was the recording experience like?
14:40 What did you think when you heard “Mango: Dead Serious” for the first time?
15:37 What was your most memorable experience on “Mango: Dead Serious”?
16:22 Why should someone listen to “Mango: Dead Serious”?
19 Jan 2025
Creator Interview - Casting
“Mango: Dead Serious” creator Ben Conley talks about the casting and auditioning process on his first audio drama. Listen to the full “Mango: Dead Serious” audio drama wherever you find your favorite fiction podcasts and stay tuned for more special bonus content coming soon!
Interview Questions & Topics:
0:06 What is casting?
0:29 Where did you post casting information for your project?
0:50 Casting actor Alexandra Cruz as Dr. Charlotte Fox
2:45 Casting actor Keishia Simon as Tracy Jackson
5:46 Casting actor John Eddings as Henry West
9:40 Casting actor Hannah McBride as Summer Cassidy
13:37 Casting additional roles in “Mango: Dead Serious”
6 Jan 2025
Creator Interview - Writing & Development
“Mango: Dead Serious” creator Ben Conley talks about writing & developing his first audio drama. Listen to “Mango: Dead Serious” wherever you find your favorite fiction podcasts and stay tuned for more special bonus content coming soon!
Interview questions:
1:00 What is an audio drama?
1:13 What is experience with audio dramas?
1:37 How did you discover audio dramas?
2:56 Why did you make an audio drama?
3:50 How did the idea for “Mango: Dead Serious” form?
8:59 How long did it take to write “Mango: Dead Serious”?
9:48 What is the hardest thing about writing?
10:56 What is your favorite thing about writing?
12 Jul 2024
Mango: Dead Serious - Trailer
Mango: Dead Serious is an action-packed feature-length audio drama from Hard 90 Productions. Stay tuned for "Mango 2" now in development!
Storyline:
After saving virologist Dr. Charlotte Fox from a vicious attack deep in the mountains outside Los Angeles, Johnny Mango learns a virus has swept the globe causing a worldwide zombie outbreak. In order to continue her work on the vaccine, Dr. Fox must find her uncle whose last known whereabouts were 100 miles away in Joshua Tree. Mango, Dr. Fox and Mango’s dog Kismet embark on a dangerous journey to find Dr. Fox’s uncle and complete the vaccine all while Mango's mysterious past comes to light.
Starring Ben Conley as Johnny Mango, Alexandra Cruz as Dr. Charlotte Fox, La’Keishia Simon as Tracy Jackson, John Eddings as Henry West, Hannah McBride as Summer Cassidy, Charly Yoon as Derek Choi, Kevin Walsh as Mick the Bartender, Spring Inés Peña as News Reporter and Monica Marquez as Paramedic. “Without You” is an original song written and performed by Leeann Skoda. Credits and disclaimer voiced by Domingo Castillo.
This presentation is intended only for mature audiences. Listener discretion advised.
For more information about Mango: Dead Serious please visit hard90productions.com
5 Feb 2024
Mango: Dead Serious
Mango: Dead Serious is an independent feature-length podcast movie. What's a podcast movie? It's a movie made for you to listen to!
Storyline:
After saving virologist Dr. Charlotte Fox from a vicious attack in the mountains outside Los Angeles, a mine-dwelling recluse named Mango learns a virus has swept the globe causing a worldwide zombie outbreak. In order to continue her work on the vaccine, Dr. Fox must find her uncle whose last known whereabouts were 100 miles away in Joshua Tree. Mango, Dr. Fox and Mango’s dog Kismet embark on a dangerous journey to find Dr. Fox’s uncle and complete the vaccine all while Mango's mysterious past comes to light.
Starring Alexandra Cruz as Dr. Charlotte Fox, La’Keishia Simon as Tracy Jackson, John Eddings as Henry West, Hannah McBride as Summer Cassidy, Charly Yoon as Derek Choi, Kevin Walsh as Mick the Bartender, Spring Inés Peña as News Reporter, Monica Marquez as Paramedic, Kismet as Kismet and introducing Ben Conley as Mango. “Without You” is an original song written and performed by Leeann Skoda. Credits and disclaimer voiced by Domingo Castillo. Poster designed by Ronald Garcia.
This presentation is intended only for mature audiences. Listener discretion advised.
For more information about Mango: Dead Serious including exclusive behind the scenes content visit mangopodcastmovie.com
5 Feb 2024
Mango: Dead Serious - Full Audio Drama
Mango: Dead Serious is an action-packed feature-length audio drama from Hard 90 Productions. UPDATE: Stay tuned for "Mango 2" now in development!
Storyline:
After saving virologist Dr. Charlotte Fox from a vicious attack deep in the mountains outside Los Angeles, Johnny Mango learns a virus has swept the globe causing a worldwide zombie outbreak. In order to continue her work on the vaccine, Dr. Fox must find her uncle whose last known whereabouts were 100 miles away in Joshua Tree. Mango, Dr. Fox and Mango’s dog Kismet embark on a dangerous journey to find Dr. Fox’s uncle and complete the vaccine all while Mango's mysterious past comes to light.
Starring Alexandra Cruz as Dr. Charlotte Fox, La’Keishia Simon as Tracy Jackson, John Eddings as Henry West, Hannah McBride as Summer Cassidy, Charly Yoon as Derek Choi, Kevin Walsh as Mick the Bartender, Spring Inés Peña as News Reporter, Monica Marquez as Paramedic and Ben Conley as Johnny Mango. “Without You” is an original song written and performed by Leeann Skoda. Credits and disclaimer voiced by Domingo Castillo.
This presentation is intended only for mature audiences. Listener discretion advised.
For more information about Mango: Dead Serious including exclusive behind the scenes content visit hard90productions.com
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5.0 / 5
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Spotify
4.3 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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