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Catchers

By: Ben Rock, Bob DeRosa
Narrated by: Billy Gardell, Herizen Guardiola, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Nicki Micheaux, David Patrick Kelly, full cast
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In Buck Lake, Colorado, the resident dog catcher, Collins, is on the verge of retirement. But something strange lurks in the woods, about to ruin his plans....

After 30 years, Collins is ready to be done with small-town animal control. His replacement, Blair, is a Gen Z vet student who hates mansplaining; they don’t get along. But on the eve of his retirement, Collins gets a call that changes everything.

There’s been a report of a vicious wild dog on the loose. Collins and Blair head to a remote family farm to check it out. But instead of finding one wayward mutt, they’re attacked by an entire pack of bloodthirsty creatures. Are they animals? Aliens? Or something more sinister?

Collins and Blair have never seen eye to eye, but they’ll have to learn to work together if they want to survive the night. The future of Buck Lake depends on it.

Catchers is a small-town horror tale with all the charm of a classic ‘80s creature-feature, updated for the modern era. Billy Gardell (Bob Hearts Abishola) stars as Collins alongside Herizen Guardiola (American Gods) as Blair.

With hair-raising twists and a diverse cast of characters, Catchers has something to send shivers down every horror lover’s spine.

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Ben Rock
Bob DeRosa

About the Creator

Ben started out as a special effects makeup artist on independent and commercial productions in the southeast, mostly because he wanted to make monsters.
In 1997, Ben was asked to join the team to make The Blair Witch Project. As Production Designer, he worked to create the immersive atmosphere for the cast, and creating the iconic "stickman" symbol. Building much of the legend of The Blair Witch (which became the content of the website), he wrote Curse of the Blair Witch, for SyFy, wrote; directed The Burkittsville 7 for Showtime; and Shadow of the Blair Witch for SyFy.
He’s directed numerous film projects including sci-fi/horror feature Alien Raiders for WB and the sci-fi romcom Future Boyfriend, an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the award-winning web series 20 Seconds to Live. His first foray into narrative audio was the acclaimed Video Palace for horror streamer Shudder.

About the Creator

Where Bob DeRosa comes from, nice guys finish first. His screenwriting credits include Killers, The Air I Breathe, and the hit USA TV show White Collar. Along with frequent collaborator Ben Rock, Bob co-wrote Video Palace (the first narrative podcast from Shudder), and co-created the award-winning horror/comedy web-series 20 Seconds To Live. When he’s not writing, Bob studies Kenpo karate and keeps his Little Free Library filled with good stuff.

Billy Gardell
Herizen Guardiola
Mary Lynn Rajskub
Nicki Micheaux
David Patrick Kelly

About the Performer

Billy Gardell currently stars in the CBS series Bob Hearts Abishola, from award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre. Bob Hearts Abishola is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America.
Prior to BHA, Billy Gardell starred in the CBS hit television series, Mike & Molly as Officer Mike Biggs from 2010-2016. Mike & Molly continues to air in syndication to this day. In addition, he starred as Col. Tom Parker in the CMT series, Sun Records and has had a recurring role on another CBS hit series, Young Sheldon.
In 2016 he received a daytime Emmy nomination as best gameshow host for Monopoly Millionaires Club.
Before Mike & Molly, Gardell co-starred in the critically acclaimed television series Lucky. His other television credits include Yes Dear and Judging Amy, on the Network, My Name is Earl, The Practice, Monk, and Gary the Rat.
He made his major motion picture debut alongside Anthony Quinn and Sylvester Stallone in Avenging Angelo, and had a memorable scene with Billy Bob Thornton in the Cohen Brother’s film Bad Santa. He also appeared in You, Me & Dupree.
As a standup, Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles where his dedication to acting, along with touring as a stand-up comedian, allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His stand-up show is a powerhouse. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with American audiences. Stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life are executed with the skill of a master craftsman.
As a standup comic, his comedy specials, Billy Gardell: Halftime, premiered on Comedy Central and Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs premiered on Showtime.
A native of Pittsburgh who currently lives in Los Angeles, Gardell loves Steeler football, stand-up comedy and his wife Patty, and son Will.

About the Performer

Herizen is a talented multi-hyphenate who first grabbed the attention of audiences as the star of Baz Luhrmann’s groundbreaking series The Get Down, opposite Justice Smith and Shameik Moore on Netflix. She recently starred in Dare Me which premiered to strong reviews on USA and is now streaming on Netflix as well as in the third season of Starz series, American Gods, with Ian McShane. On the feature side, she appeared in the feature The Lost Husband opposite Leslie Bibb and Josh Duhamel. A singer and song-writer, she released her sophomore EP, Demon, last year and continues to build her musical fanbase.

About the Performer

Mary Lynn Rajskub, best recognized for her iconic performance as ‘Chloe’ on the hit FOX series 24, is known for television and film alike. She can most recently be seen in the recurring role of Lorraine Fuisz in Hulu’s The Dropout. Her other TV credits include notable recurring arcs on shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Brooklyn Nine Nine, Two Broke Girls, and the final season of Californication.
In the feature film world, Mary Lynn can be seen alongside Demi Moore and Alisa Torres in the indie feature Please Baby Please and in Skydance’s sci-fi thriller The Tomorrow War, alongside Chris Pratt and JK Simmons. She plays the lead in Sex, Death, and Bowling alongside Selma Blair and can next be seen in the Disney+ holiday film Dashing Through the Snow. Mary Lynn tours around the country with her stand up, selling out comedy clubs and colleges.

About the Performer

Micheaux has carved out a very successful career in the entertainment industry over several decades as an actor as well as a writer, director and producer. Micheaux most recently wrapped her directorial debut which she also wrote and produced titled Summer of Violence, a coming-of-age story and product of Sundance Writing Collab.
A recognizable face on TV, she can be seen recurring on NCIS: Los Angeles and has had memorable turns on In The Dark, The Shield, and Six Feet Under. Additionally, she spent 4 seasons as Jen Sutton, a strong independent and supportive wife and mother on the ABC Family series, Lincoln Heights, which garnered her two NAACP Image Award Nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series.
Micheaux has expanded her creative vision, moving towards writing and directing. The first of two short films she directed was A Violent End and then came VEIL which landed her a position in the prestigious ABC/Disney directing program. There, Micheaux was fortunate to earn valuable mentoring opportunities with famed director Kevin Hooks best known for Prison Break.
Micheaux is the mother of two children and an Ambassador for Moms of Black Boys United.

About the Performer

Select Film: O.G. Chi-Raq, John Wick, Flags of Our Fathers, The Longest Yard, K-Pax, Last Man Standing, Crooklyn, The Crow, Malcolm X, Wild at Heart, Dreamscape, Commando, The Warriors. TV: Ray Donovan: The Film, Twin Peaks, Feed The Beast, Succession, The Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Gossip Girl, Louie. Broadway: Into the Woods, Thérèse Raquin, Once, Uncle Vanya (Roundabout), Twelfth Night, The Government Inspector, Working. Off-Broadway: Miss You Like Hell, Everybody, Pearls for Pigs, The Cure, Film Is Evil/Radio Is Good, The Mind King, When I Come to Die (Lortel nom.), Marlowe, Anadarko, The Glorious Ones, Ghosts, Lobster Alice. Recipient, Obie Award for Sustained Excellence.

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This is really original and interesting. I found it compelling and terrifying. If you like the horror genre, you will like this.

Smart and scary

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The show is fantastic! Scary, funny, and if this is any indication of the original programming coming to Audible, I think I’ll be keeping my subscription for A WHILE.

Some exciting new stuff coming to Audible!

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loved the actor and the story. Had me listening to the entire time while I was on a road trip!

Great horror story!!

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This was such an awesome and well read story. I loved everything about it. I hope more come out just like it.

I need more just like this!!!

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A terrifyingly terrific story and a frightfully fabulous listen!

This Original has left me wanting more! I desperately hope that there’s a sequel. I’d pay good money for that ear candy.

The voice actors were very believable and every emote was on point. The writing excellent, with no added filler-fluff. A horror story (about monsters of all things), with a plot that’s not only plausible, but probable.

Waiting with baited breath, for the next exemplary Audible Original.

Highly entertaining!

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We need more chapters! That was so good!
It could seriously be a series of cryptic adventures starting head “dog” catcher Blair!

So good!!’

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Feels like there's a lot of weirdos in these reviews who see "woakness" every corner they turn lol. Calm down guys, Just go back and watch your favorite YouTuber that you have a pair of social relationship with it will all be ok.🤣

Anyways, the story was an overall 4 out of 5 and the performance was a 5 out of 5. There were some parts that were a little hammy near the end with the agent interviewing the main character. But other than that it was a fun ride, and an easy recommendation to listen to on a drive or when you're working on a project.

Weirdos in this review section.

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The format was great. The story was was scary and edge of your seat. And the actors were the best part

Great actors

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liked all of the actors. mostly the sparkle comebacks. their personalities were perfectly delightful. timing was terrific

the interaction of

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It was an interesting tale, and the narration was rather nice/interesting but there were parts especially concerning the creatures that kept just making me want to shrug. I didn't ever really feel like you get a full grasp of what is going on or what the heck the creatures are if at all. I mean it has some potential and I was able to finish it but everything you find out feels useless to know and doesn't matter within seconds.

Intriguing but...

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