30 August 2025

 

Letterman's  Jacket

Sometimes, when you're gentlemanly enough to give someone your jacket, you may want to watch out who you give it to.

Written by Tony Sarrecchia

Featured in the cast were:

• Alex Bui as Steve
• Tanja Milojevic as Kimberly
• Shane Harris as the production announcer, and
• Your Host is Onku

Original music by Kevin MacLeod.  Also heard on the radio were music by Rag Doll by Aerosmith, How Deep Is Your Love by the Bee Gees, The Long and Winding Road by Olivia Newton-John, and The Last Dance by Donna Summer.

The Series Producer is MJ Cogburn.  Produced and Post Production by MJ Cogburn.  The Executive Producer of Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn.

Thank you for listening! Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode! Enjoy!

30 August 2025

Quantum Retribution: Episode 016: 1... 2... 3... They All Fall Down

Written by M. J. Cogburn and C. E. Krawiec

Balance…give and take… are all elements necessary to power in most everything. Upset one point of balance, and everything comes tumbling down.

Featured in the episode were:

• David Ault as the Announcer and Lothos
• Lisa Michaud as Johanna Royden
• Ahmad "AJ" Joudeh as Elliott Snowberry
• Loretta Heiszhima as Gina Snowberry
• Nick Hogan as Mr. Foley, the security guard
• Logan Smith as the 911 Operator
• Alex Bui as Courier Terry Mathers
• J Starliper as the Courier Operator
• Jason Markiewitz as Doctor Simon
• and Shane Harris as the Production Announcer

Written and produced by MJ Cogburn and C. E. Krawiec.

Post-production by MJ Cogburn. Theme music is available for download at Sounddogs.com. Other music was composed by Kevin MacLeod, Jeff Gage, and Brock Hewitt. The executive producer of Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn.

This has been a Darker Projects production.  Thank you for listening! Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode! Enjoy!

30 August 2025

 

Episode 009

Uncover the truth behind Darker Projects as your host, MJ Cogburn, talks about the new releases at Darker Projects!  Enjoy!

Shane Harris is the Production Announcer. Original music by Kevin MacLeod. Produced and post-production by MJ Cogburn. Thank you for listening.

31 October 2024

 

Quantum Retribution: Episode 015: Macarena & Chocolate, Anyone? Part 2

Written by M. J. Cogburn and C. E. Krawiec

Everybody loves a party! There's dancing, laughing, drinking and relaxing with friends. And sometimes you get entertainment you weren't expecting.

Featured in the episode were:

• David Ault as the Announcer
• MJ Cogburn as Siren Lothoman
• Dave Morgan as Allen McAllister
• Rich Matheson as Xavier
• Austin Beach as Ted Smith
• and Shane Harris as Trevor Conroy and the Production Announcer

Written and produced by MJ Cogburn and C. E. Krawiec
Post-production by MJ Cogburn
Theme music is available for download at Sounddogs.com. Other music was composed by Kevin MacLeod. Also heard was You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi and Please Forgive Me by Bryan Adams for party music.
The executive producer of Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn
This has been a Darker Projects production.  Thank you for listening!
Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode! Enjoy!

24 December 2023

 

Silent Victims

March 17, 1981, Lake Wilderness, Idaho  

It was a nightmare from the beginning, and it keeps getting worse.  As Laura Beauchamp, Sam fears for his life when he finds himself running from two serial killers known for butchering their prey.  Although he can escape, something pulls him back to the scene for another confrontation.  

Written by AJ Burfield 

Featured in the audio were:

• Paul Arbisi as Sam Beckett
• Ben Harmer as Albert Calavicci
• Mindy Rast-Keenan as Ziggy
• Duane Noch as Gooshie
• MJ Cogburn as Sammy Jo Fuller
• Roger St. James as August Yeng
• Victoria Perusse as Carolyn Leslie
• Logan Smith as David Mitchell
• Jason Markiewitz as Jacob Hendson
• Eleiece Krawiec as Female Officer
• Tanja Miloevic as Cassandra
• And Shane Harris as  Charles Moran and the announcer.

The theme music was composed by Mike Post and Velton Ray Bunch.  Additional music used was by Kevin MacLeod and Celestial Aeon Project.

Produced and Post-Production by MJ Cogburn.

Darker Project's version of Quantum Leap is based on the Universal Television Series “Quantum Leap” created by Donald Bellasario.  No infringement of those rights is intended, and no monies will be collected for said production. All stories are the property of their authors and are used with permission.

The executive producer is MJ Cogburn.  This has been a Darker Projects production. 

Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode!  Enjoy!

24 December 2023

 

QR - Episode 015: Macarena & Chocolate, Anyone? Part 1

Everybody loves a party! There's dancing, laughing, drinking, and relaxing with friends. And sometimes you get the entertainment you weren't expecting.

Featured in this episode were:
David Ault                as the Announcer
MJ Cogburn             as Siren Lothoman
Dave Morgan            as Allen McAllister
Rich Matheson         as Xavier
Erin MacDonald       as Marion Conroy
Tegan Harris             as Kayla Drysden
Janet Syvret              as Maria
Ari Baronofsky         as David McMillan
Austin Beach             as Ted Smith
Roy Spearman          as Kyle Atchensen
Bruce Busby              as Mark Danner
Clive Saunders          as Artie Nelson
Mark Olson                as Jacob Denny
Scott Phillips             as Greg Henderson
Shane Harris             as Trevor Conroy and the Production Announcer

Written and produced by MJ Cogburn and C. E. Krawiec

Post-Production by MJ Cogburn

Theme music is available for download at Sounddogs.com. Other music by Kevin MacLeod. Also heard was Loverboy by Billy Ocean, The More I Drink by Blake Shelton, Secret Lovers by Atlantic Starr, True Colors by Cyndi Lauper, The Macarena by Los Del Rio, and Rag Doll by Aerosmith for the party atmosphere.

The executive producer of Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn

This has been a Darker Projects production.  Thank you for listening!

Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode! Enjoy!

30 September 2023

 

Darker Projects Uncovered: Ep 008

Uncover the truth behind the makings of Darker Projects with MJ Cogburn in this podcast. Come in and see what's been going on at her house and Darker Projects! Enjoy!

Shane Harris is the production announcer.  Music by Kevin MacLeod.  Post-production by MJ Cogburn.  Thank you for listening.

30 September 2023

 

Night Terrors: Season 2: Episode 209: Brother's Blood

Growing up is never easy.  Growing up with an older sibling can be even more torturous. Sometimes there really is sibling rivalry between an older and a younger brother.  But does it always come down to a Brother's Blood?

Written by David Finney

Featured in the cast were:

• Seth Adam Sher as Jeffery Donaldson
• Kim Gianopoulos as Ellen Donaldson 
• Logan Barnes as Scott Donaldson 
• James Leeper as Dr. Thompson 
• Tanja Milojevic as Another Doctor 
• Darren Marlar as Father Samuelson 
• Elie Hirschman as the Radio Announcer 
• Mark Bruzee as Harbinger 
• and Shane Harris as Dan Donaldson and the announcer.

Original music by Kevin MacLeod

The Series Producer is MJ Cogburn

Produced and Post Production by MJ Cogburn

The Executive Producer of Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn.

Thank you for listening to Darker Projects!

16 April 2023

Tales From The Museum: The Beginning Ep 03 - The Silver Death

Another mysterious treasure has ended up at the museum - The Aras-Tak - a serpent-like bracelet.  Not only does Dr. Omar Teshman Ph. D. want the bracelet, so does Aziz - a member of the Cairo Museum.  The Aras-Tak is a representation of the Iskari asp the deadliest of cobras.  Who will be attacked by Aras-Tak and perish?  

Written by Charles Russell

Featured in the cast were:

• Joshua Perusse as James Lee Sheppard
• Victoria Perusse as Ruthie Ballard
• Rachel Pulliam as Dr. Catherine Caspian
• Elie Hirschman as the Sleepwalker
• Dave Morgan as Dr. Omar Teshman
• David Ault as Aziz
• and Shane Harris as Richard Ferring and as your announcer

Original music by Joey Stuckey, Kevin MacLeod, Jakub Pietras, Shaheed Mostafafar, and Amit Weiner.

Produced by MJ Cogburn

Post Production by Neil Gustin.

The Series Producer is MJ Cogburn.

The Executive Producer for Darker Projects is M.J. Cogburn

02 September 2022

 

Darker Projects Uncovered: Ep 007

Uncover the truth behind the makings of Darker Projects with MJ Cogburn in this bi-weekly podcast. Come in and see what's been going on!  There are results for a casting call and a blooper reel from the Quantum Leap group. Enjoy!

Shane Harris is the production announcer.  Music by Kevin MacLeod.  Post-production by MJ Cogburn.  Thank you for listening.

18 March 2022

 

Double The Leap Double the Danger

October 25, 1998, Denison, Texas

As 16-year-old Ryan Dutcher, Sam feels hobbled by the family situation surrounding him.  Unable to cope with the emotional whirlwind dodging his every thought, he slowly loses contact with Al and the Project.  How can he save himself as well as Ryan's family and schoolmates from certain destruction without an Observer to guide him?

Written by AJ Burfield and MJ Cogburn

Featured in the audio:

Paul Arbisi as Sam Beckett

Ben Harmer as Albert Calavicci

Mindy Rast-Keenan as Ziggy

Katherine Freymuth as Beth Calavicci

Duane Noch as Gooshie

Rachel Pulliam as Verbena Beeks

Lisa Michaud as Donna Eleesee Beckett

Leon Rockwell as Ray and Ryan Dutcher

Andrea Richardson as Allison Dutcher

Griffon Coldiron as David Dutcher

Katie Parker as Angela Morgan

Evelyn Castro as Mrs. Anderson

Erik Baude as Brad

Roger St. James as Yeng

MJ Cogburn as Sammy Jo Fuller

and Shane Harris as the announcer. 

The theme music was composed by Mike Post and Velton Ray Bunch.  Additional music used was by Kevin MacLeod, White Zombie, Twisted Sister, and Celestial Aeon Project. 

Produced and Post-Production by MJ Cogburn. 

Darker Projects version of Quantum Leap is based on the Universal Television Series “Quantum Leap” created by Donald Bellasario.  No infringement of those rights is intended, and no monies will be collected for said production. 

All stories are the property of their authors and are used with permission. 

The executive producer is MJ Cogburn.  This has been a Darker Projects production.  Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode!  Enjoy! 

14 July 2021

 

Doctor Who –  Season 04  EP 09:  Salvage Wars Part 3

Answering a distress call, the Doctor and Emma find themselves right where no one ever wants to be, surrounded by German soldiers in the middle of World War II!  But when they're caught in a shoot-out between Allies and Axis, will the alien spacecraft by the perfect shelter, or lead to a much more dangerous threat?

Written by Miles Reid

Featured in the cast were:

David Ault as the Doctor
M Sieiro Garcia as Emma Collins
H Keith Lyons as Captain Jonas Bieber
David McGyver as Lieutenant Hans Kortig
Lone Peanut as General Jack Tracy

Brian Bedard as Warmaster Vryneck
Brian Finnegan as Repcheck

Chris Stadther as Corporal Adam Ward and US soldiers

Jim Hamilton as Vaalnack Officer, Skrill Officer, and US Soldier

and Rob Fox as the announcer

Directed by MJ Cogburn

Produced by David Ault

Production and sound design by Jim Hamilton. 

Music by Murray Gold

The executive producer for Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn.

This has been a Darker Projects Production!


Please let us know your thoughts on this episode on our Facebook page! Enjoy!

31 December 2020

 

ST: LF Season 1 Episode 20: Philanthropy

The Enterprise travels to Fergininar at the behest of Grand Nagus Rom, to meet with a new special committee.  It is shaded in secrecy.  As the Enterprise arrives in the system, they detect numerous trade starships of various classes in the system.  It seems that the Ferengi are doing extremely well since the Fall.  What exactly is going on?

Philanthropy was written by George Samuels

Featured in the cast were:

• Mark Bruzee as Captain Trask
• Laura Post as Commander Niles
• David Ault as Mr. Winfred
• Elie Hirschman as Zog
• Ben Harmer as Liem Kincaid
• Derek M. Koch as Lt. Knight
• Jeanine Yamanaka as Lt. T'Loc
• Samuel Gillis as Ensign Sid Kirk
• Rich Matheson as Daimon Pag
• Tom Antonellis as Grand Nagus Rom, Chief Exchequer Queb and Liquidator Lurg
• and Mike Pollack as Wug

Lost Frontier is based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry and was developed by Eric Busby.  

This episode was produced and directed by MJ Cogburn

Post Production work by Mathieu Blondin and Jesse Ferguharson

The executive producer of Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn

This has been a Darker Projects production.  Thank you for listening!

Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode!  Enjoy!

24 October 2020

Five Minute Fears Season 2: Episode 10: Closing Time
Written by Noel Rainford

Featured in the cast were:
H. Keith Lyons as Jack
M. Sieiro Garcia as Samantha
Sirena Carroll as Gemma
James Leeper as the Newscaster and zombies
and
Shane Harris as the announcer.

Music by Kevin McLeod
Post Production by Lee James Sands
The executive producer for Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn
This has been a Darker Projects production. Thank you for listening!

17 October 2020

Darker Projects Uncovered: Ep 006

Uncover the truth behind the makings of Darker Projects with MJ Cogburn in this bi-weekly podcast. Come in and see what's been going on!

Shane Harris is the production announcer.  Music by Kevin MacLeod.  Post-production by MJ Cogburn.  Thank you for listening.

17 October 2020

Five Minute Fears Season 2: Ep 009: What Cost Victory
Written by N. Earl Roberts

Featured in the cast were:
    Shane Harris as Dave and the announcer
    Pete Lutz as the stranger
    and
    Rachel Pulliam as the woman

Music by Kevin MacLeod
Post Production by MJ Cogburn
The executive producer for Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn.
This has been a Darker Projects production. Thank you for listening!

10 October 2020

Five Minute Fears Season 2: Ep 008: Incident Over Edgecombe
Written by Jason Tucker

Featured in the cast were:
    Jerry Kokich as John the 911 Dispatcher
    Ed Herman as Caller No. One
    Andrea Richardson as Caller No. Two
    Pete Lutz as Caller No. Three
    Roger St. James as Officer Steve Pruitt
    and
    Shane Harris as the announcer

Music by Kevin MacLeod
Post Production by MJ Cogburn
The executive producer for Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn.
This has been a Darker Projects production. Thank you for listening!

 

Five Minute Fears Season 2:  Ep 007: Breathe the Night

Written by N. J. Rainford

Featured in the cast were:

Pete Lutz as Robert Greene

Chris Hart as James Elysian

Rachel Pulliam as Justine McVey

Roger St. James as Base

and

Shane Harris as the announcer.

Music by Kevin MacLeod 

The executive producer for Darker Projects is MJ Cogburn.
This has been a Darker Projects production.  Thank you for listening!

Visit us on Facebook and let us know how you liked the episode! Enjoy!

30 September 2020

 

Tales From The Museum: The Beginning Ep 02 - Mummy's Treasure

A mysterious mummy has ended up in the museum.  The rightful owners and the Nazis are after the Mummy.  After trying to set the mummy in the rightful hands, Sheppard and Ruthie visit Brother Gilbert and gain new information about the Sleepwalker.  How is Brother Gilbert involved with the Sleepwalker? Will Ferring, Mr. Sheppard, and the rest be able to figure out what's going on?

Written by Charles Russell

Featured in the cast were:

Joshua Perusse as James Lee Sheppard
Victoria Perusse as Ruthie Ballard
Erik Baude as Brother Gilbert Littlemead
Rachel Pulliam as Dr. Catherine Caspian
Elie Hirschman as the Sleepwalker
Thomas Rippert as Emile Peloscov
MJ Cogburn as Tanya, the secretary
Joe Stofko as Hiram Nash
Alex Gilmour as Buddy
David Ault as the Nazi guard
and
Shane Harris as Richard Ferring and as your announcer

Original music by Joey Stuckey, Kevin MacLeod, and Kai Hartwig

Produced and Post Production by MJ Cogburn

The Series Producer is MJ Cogburn

Executive Producer for Darker Projects is M.J. Cogburn

30 September 2020

Darker Projects Uncovered: Ep 005

Uncover the truth behind the makings of Darker Projects with MJ Cogburn in this bi-weekly podcast. Come in and see what's been going on!

Shane Harris is the production announcer.  Music by Kevin MacLeod.  Post-production by MJ Cogburn.  Thank you for listening.