TJ Crowley Featured on AudioFile's Behind the Mic Podcast
WICHITA, Kan. (GVP) — We are thrilled to announce that our new audio drama, "The Real Education of TJ Crowley: Coming of Age on the Redline," has been chosen as today's top recommendation by Behind the Mic podcast and AudioFile magazine! This distinguished recognition follows an outstanding review from AudioFile and the prestigious Earphones Award, marking a significant achievement in the audiobook industry.
Behind the Mic podcast praises Dani Martineck who shines as TJ Crowley, capturing the essence of a young teen with remarkable tone and delivery.
AudioFile’s podcast honors the dedication and craftsmanship involved in creating excellent audiobooks, featuring the best in the industry each week.
Hosted by Jo Reed, the podcast has established itself as a trusted source in the audiobook community. Being featured on this platform is a significant honor for our audio drama.
In today’s episode, AudioFile reviewer Alan Minskoff describes our production as an audio play with "remarkable production values." Released on June 11, 2024, and distributed by Blackstone Publishing, the drama is lauded for its immersive soundscape and powerful storytelling, making it a standout work in the genre of young adult historical fiction.
In addition, the reviewer praises Dani Martineck, who shines as TJ Crowley, capturing the essence of a young teen with remarkable tone and delivery.
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Grant Overstake, the author of the original novel and executive producer of the audio drama, expressed his excitement: "It’s a delightful surprise that Behind the Mic would feature TJ Crowley as today's recommendation," he said. "This is a tribute to May Wuthrich, the cast, and John Marshall Media, which is responsible for creating the amazing soundscape that the reviewers love so much."
Wuthrich, co-author of the script adaptation, also produced and directed the nine-hour production. With her extensive experience in audio productions, she ensured that each character's voice resonated with authenticity and emotion, making the audio drama a rich and immersive experience.
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Led by Dani Marteneck, upper left, the TJ Crowley Audio Drama features 15 actors voicing 24 roles, with Dion Graham, Tavia Gilbert, Johnny Heller, Kevin R. Free, Shayna Small, Ari Fliakos, Michael Crouch, Kirby Heyborne, Graham Halstead, Peter Berkrot, Thérèse Plummer, Brittany Pressley, John Wright, and Sheila Brown Kinnard.
Immersive Audio Experience
The review highlights the production's attention to detail, noting elements like basketball game sounds and radio snippets that create "a real sense of an audio play"
We're honored by this recognition and excited to share TJ's journey with a wider audience. Thank you to our listeners, our talented cast and crew, and to Behind the Mic and AudioFile magazine for this wonderful feature and award.
To read the full AudioFile review and learn more about the Earphones Award, visit: AudioFile Review
Don't miss out on this captivating audio drama. Download your copy today and join the conversation about this important piece of historical fiction.