<p>Byrone H. Ellis is a politician to match the rottenness of the times. A junior minister in the Free Futures government, he is a self-proclaimed future world dominator who finds himself in a perpetual state of chaos. Amid scandals of elder abuse, a sleepless Byrone juggles media duties and a fresh assignment from his boss Amanda, handling a nuclear waste cover-up and a mass tranquilization program. Past embarrassments, like his infamous brothel scandal, could be offset if only he can keep his shirt on during hologram calls.&nbsp;The day’s going well until a call from the US reveals Rufas has taken his family hostage, demanding all his assets in return for their safety.&nbsp;With his world spinning, Byrone collapses during a swanky soiree attended by political and industry insiders. What does this mean for his future and the lives of his family?</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><br><p><strong>THE NEXT 5 MINUTES</strong> was written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - <em>Australia Who</em> by Joanne Burns.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Starring Nic Starte as Byrone Ellis.&nbsp;Lauren Hamilton-Neil as Amanda Kildare and Watchphone Siri.&nbsp;Tommy Steele as Fraser The Kiwi Waiter.&nbsp;Tom Wright as Everest Ginsberg. Paul Barry as Doug The TV News Anchor.&nbsp;Elizabeth Kulas as Reporter Judith Dengate.&nbsp;Eliane Davis Morel as Nancy Marcos.&nbsp;Helen O’Connor as Real Estate Ad Voice Over and Spaceport Hologram Voiceover.&nbsp;Ian Walker as Helicopter Pilot.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You also heard Cameron St Clair, Sue Daniel, James Fitzgerald, Jordan Olivier and Rob Kaldor.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher.&nbsp;Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans.&nbsp;Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.</p><br><p>The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresents</p><br><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/654d9e4a07e8cd00124881f9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TN5M webpage</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Next 5 Minutes

Ear Candy Media | Echidna Audio | Spineless Wonders

Byrone

JAN 30, 202424 MIN
The Next 5 Minutes

Byrone

JAN 30, 202424 MIN

Description

<p>Byrone H. Ellis is a politician to match the rottenness of the times. A junior minister in the Free Futures government, he is a self-proclaimed future world dominator who finds himself in a perpetual state of chaos. Amid scandals of elder abuse, a sleepless Byrone juggles media duties and a fresh assignment from his boss Amanda, handling a nuclear waste cover-up and a mass tranquilization program. Past embarrassments, like his infamous brothel scandal, could be offset if only he can keep his shirt on during hologram calls.&nbsp;The day’s going well until a call from the US reveals Rufas has taken his family hostage, demanding all his assets in return for their safety.&nbsp;With his world spinning, Byrone collapses during a swanky soiree attended by political and industry insiders. What does this mean for his future and the lives of his family?</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS</strong></p><br><p><strong>THE NEXT 5 MINUTES</strong> was written and directed by Ian Walker, based on the 1990s unpublished novella - <em>Australia Who</em> by Joanne Burns.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Starring Nic Starte as Byrone Ellis.&nbsp;Lauren Hamilton-Neil as Amanda Kildare and Watchphone Siri.&nbsp;Tommy Steele as Fraser The Kiwi Waiter.&nbsp;Tom Wright as Everest Ginsberg. Paul Barry as Doug The TV News Anchor.&nbsp;Elizabeth Kulas as Reporter Judith Dengate.&nbsp;Eliane Davis Morel as Nancy Marcos.&nbsp;Helen O’Connor as Real Estate Ad Voice Over and Spaceport Hologram Voiceover.&nbsp;Ian Walker as Helicopter Pilot.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You also heard Cameron St Clair, Sue Daniel, James Fitzgerald, Jordan Olivier and Rob Kaldor.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Our sound designer is Martin Gallagher.&nbsp;Music written and performed by Elina Godwin. Podcast art by Lauryn Evans.&nbsp;Executive Producers are Bronwyn Mehan and Pariya Taherzadeh.</p><br><p>The show is a co-production between SPINELESS WONDERS, ECHIDNA AUDIO and EAR CANDY MEDIA.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Big thanks to Create NSW, Petria Wallace, Elizabeth Kulas and Fyona Smith.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram: @earcandypresents</p><br><p><a href="https://shows.acast.com/654d9e4a07e8cd00124881f9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TN5M webpage</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>